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Guess to go private in US$1.4 billion deal with Authentic Brands, co-founders and CEO
Guess said on Wednesday (Aug 20) it has agreed to be taken private by a group, including its co-founders, CEO and Reebok-owner Authentic…
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As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status
If a major hurricane approaches Central Florida this season, Maria knows it's dangerous to stay inside her wooden, trailer-like home. In…
Business
US: Wall St subdued at open on mixed retail earnings ahead of Fed meet
Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Aug 20) as investors assessed uneven earnings from retailers such as…
News
Abrego Garcia seeks dismissal of criminal charges, citing 'vindictive prosecution'
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is asking a federal judge in Tennessee to dismiss human trafficking charges against him as "vindictive prosecution"…
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National intel chief Tulsi Gabbard strips security clearances from 37 current and former officials
President Trump's intelligence director is revoking the security clearances of more than three dozen former and current officials on…
Business
Children of Wing Tai chairman granted options to buy four River Green units for S$7.9 million
Neither of the two children were given discounts; sale reviewed by the board and audit and risk committee Wing Tai Holdings has granted…
News
Prediction markets show Trump with good chance of snagging Nobel Peace Prize
President Trump has a good chance of winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2025, according to bettors on two of the most popular prediction…
Business
Sats grows Q1 profit 9.1% to S$70.9 million with higher cargo, food service volumes
AIRLINE caterer Sats grew its Q1 earnings 9.1 per cent to S$70.9 million for the first quarter ended June, boosted by growth in aviation…
News
Irish Too Good to Serve Each Other
What would it mean as a policy for Irish people to expect that the bottom 10 percent of jobs be taken up by immigrants? Source link
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Suspended Time: A Privileged History of Covid
Gatekeepers and the media elite sentimentalize the memory of the lockdowns. Source link
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Trump’s Just War Against University Antisemitism Can Go Too Far
The Trump administration’s case against UCLA shows the danger of hostile environment claims. Source link
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The Return of Car Choice, Hopefully
Whatever happens to the future of EVs, they should compete on an even playing field with other vehicles. Source link
Business
Baidu’s revenue dips ahead of intensifying Chinese AI contest
Baidu’s revenue fell, hurt by an economic downturn that’s capping its ability to fight bigger rivals in AI and make inroads in new growth…
Culture
The Budding Rivalry of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
“A person’s tennis,” John McPhee writes in “Levels of the Game,” from 1969, “begins with his nature and background and comes out through…
Culture
IRL Brain Rot and the Lure of the Labubu
On a recent quiet weekday morning in Manhattan, I attempted to obtain a Labubu, the cutesy monster doll that has become the biggest…
Culture
The Projector’s closure leaves film distributor scrambling for new screening venues
The abrupt closure of local indie cinema The Projector has dealt a major blow to its long-time partner Anticipate Pictures, which had…
Business
India's Tata Motors returns to South African car market after six years
India’s Tata Motors returned to South Africa’s passenger vehicles market after a six-year absence, launching three ranges of SUVs and an…
Business
Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit
Barclays’ private bank in Singapore will operate as normal, despite the departure of the business’ Asia chief amid a restructuring. “The…
Fashion
Grab system glitch pushes Singapore ride-hailing fares to S$1,000
Prices on ride-hailing giant Grab jumped about a hundred times from the usual rates, with short trips within Singapore costing S$1,000 or…
Business
Hyflux’s ex-communications head says she was not told to hide information in shareholder engagements
The former head of corporate communications and investor relations at Hyflux who took the stand on Wednesday (Aug 20) said she was not…
Business
Pop Mart shares rise to record as CEO announces new mini Labubu
Shares of Chinese pop toy maker Pop Mart International Group rose to a record on Wednesday (Aug 20), after founder and chief executive…
Fashion
China set to tackle petrochemicals overcapacity with overhaul
The Chinese government is set to launch a sweeping overhaul of its petrochemicals and oil refining sector, phasing out smaller facilities…
Fashion
Is the silver squeeze about to get worse?
Silver is flashing red hot signs of a supply squeeze with prices climbing back towards multi-year highs as surging borrowing costs,…
Business
New Zealand central bank cuts rates to three-year low, flags more easing; kiwi tumbles
New Zealand’s central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points (bps) to a three-year low of 3 per cent on Wednesday (Aug 20), and…