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Republicans Fumbled the Ball on Social Security
They had a chance to institute private accounts 20 years ago but allowed Democrats’ scare tactics to kill the idea. That failure cost us…
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The Tides Turn for Trump’s Maritime Industrial Policy
Instead of promoting the maritime industry, government interventions cripple it. Source link
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An Outdoor Sculpture Triumph in the Berkshires
The Clark Art Institute showcases its lovely landscape and work by a roster of international artists. Source link
Business
Singapore shares continue to rise, tracking regional indices; STI up 1%
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed higher on Thursday (Jul 24), tracking regional indices. The STI ended 1 per cent or 41.77 points up…
Culture
Sniffies Translates Cruising for the Digital Age
In the literature about cruising from the late twentieth century, what stands out is the physical choreography of it. David Wojnarowicz,…
Culture
In Defense of the Traditional Review
Last week, when the Times announced a shakeup of its arts desk that involved reassigning four of its critics—of theatre, TV, pop music,…
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“The Grass at Airports,” by Fabio Morábito
This is the fourth story in this summer’s online Flash Fiction series. Read the entire series, and our Flash Fiction from previous years,…
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Air India warned by regulator over 'systemic' lapses in fatigue management and training
Air India has been warned by India’s aviation regulator that it could face enforcement action for breaching safety standards related to…
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Fears Grow for Ghislaine Maxwell's Safety in Prison as Date Finalized for Her Testimony
Ghislaine Maxwell is set to testify before lawmakers in early August, according to a leading Republican, amid growing concerns that the…
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Lynas sees higher rare earths prices after US backs MP Materials
Prices of rare earths could rally further given growing demand for Western material, reflected in a recent deal by the US that has shown…
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Britain's Lloyds says profits up 5%, even as economic outlook dims
Statutory profit before tax for the first six months of the year was £3.5 billion Lloyds Banking Group reported its profit for the first…
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Microsoft says some SharePoint server hackers now using ransomware
A cyber-espionage campaign centred on vulnerable versions of Microsoft’s server software now involves the deployment of ransomware,…
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Will a 'Planet Killer' Strike Earth on Monday Causing Extinction Level Event?
Astronomers recently detected an asteroid approximately 210 feet in length traveling toward Earth. The asteroid has been monitored before…
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China’s Chery to supply tech to help India’s JSW launch own EVs
China’s Chery Automobile will supply technology and components to billionaire Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Group to help launch a new-energy…
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Trump to visit Federal Reserve on Thursday, ramping up pressure on Powell
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump, a robust critic of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, will visit the central bank on Thursday, the White…
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Asia: Markets extend gains on US trade deal hopes
Asian markets extended the week’s gains on Thursday on optimism other countries will follow up Japan’s US trade deal with ones of their…
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ST Engineering up 7.3% on Q2 contract wins
ST Engineering soared on Thursday (Jul 24) morning after the group announced that it bagged S$4.7 billion in contracts for Q2 2025. As at…
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ST Engineering climbs 8.1% to record high on Q2 contract wins
The counter is up 91.2% year to date from its S$4.66 closing price on Dec 31, 2024 Shares of ST Engineering soared on Thursday (Jul 24)…
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ECB expected to hold rates as more Trump tariffs loom
The European Central Bank looks set to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday while the introduction of higher US tariffs threatened by…
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Appeals Court rules Trump's birthright citizenship order violates Constitution
President Trump's attempt to block the U.S. from recognizing birthright citizenship for children born to illegal immigrants runs afoul of…
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Gold flat as easing trade tensions offset boost from soft US dollar
Gold prices held steady on Thursday (Jul 24) after a sharp drop in the previous session, as easing trade tensions dented demand for…
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Japan trade deal sparks hope for US investors, frustration for automakers
Shares of General Motors, Ford Motor and Jeep-maker Stellantis, some of the biggest automakers in the US, rallied on Wednesday after news…
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AMD CEO sees chips from TSMC’s US plant costing 5% to 20% more
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) chief executive officer Lisa Su said that the chips her company gets from supplier Taiwan Semiconductor…
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Stocks to watch: ST Engineering, MPACT, MLT, Digital Core Reit, Sabana Reit, OUE Reit
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jul 24): ST Engineering: The group…