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Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA
Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin "phasing out" the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane…
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Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91
Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete, who served as the state's chief executive for six years and was later jailed for corruption, has…
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Wisconsin Republican compares himself to Trump as he launches his bid for governor
A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday, likening…
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Former White House doctor pleads the Fifth in House probe of Biden's cognitive decline
Former White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor refused to answer questions from House lawmakers investigating the alleged cover-up of…
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A Rogue District Judge Forces a Confrontation with the Executive Branch
In the conflict over Planned Parenthood funding, the president is duty-bound to defend and implement federal law. Source link
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Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump's CDC director
The U.S. Senate's health committee on Wednesday approved Susan Monarez to be President Donald Trump's director of the U.S. Centers for…
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Trump signals more tariff letters to come Wednesday
President Trump plans to send more letters Wednesday announcing new U.S. tariff rates to a slew of countries as he escalates his…
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Trump's tariffs may overshadow Rubio's first official trip to Asia
Sweeping tariffs set to be imposed by President Donald Trump next month may overshadow his top diplomat's first official trip to Asia this…
Business
Ambani's Reliance Jio delays India IPO beyond this year
Indian telecoms and digital giant Reliance Jio Platforms, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has decided not to launch its planned IPO this…
Business
Soilbuild Construction signs new contracts totalling S$178.6 million
The builder says the deals enhance revenue visibility and took its order book to around S$1.21 billion as at end-May Soilbuild…
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Online Alt-Right Accounts Aren’t Always What They Seem
Pro-America conservatives should take a great deal of ‘dissident’ content with a few caviar spoons of salt, so to speak. Source link
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Midyear Reckoning 2025
Despite cowardice and corruption, here are the year’s best movies so far. Source link
Business
GDP Is Not the Problem, Government Regulations Are
Rather than scrapping a proven economic measure, conservatives should focus on dismantling the regulatory barriers that hinder prosperity.…
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Hipster Tammany Hall Is Here
The new Democratic political machine has better branding and TikTok videos. Source link
Business
Are You Experiencing Posting Ennui?
The breakfast photo is the ur-text of the narcissistic internet, a bit of content that no one else is necessarily interested in but which…
Business
Contributor: The human brain doesn't learn, think or recall like an AI. Embrace the difference
Recently, Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, whose company builds the chips powering today’s most advanced artificial intelligence systems,…
Business
Lum Chang Creations says now is ‘best time’ to list, eyes over S$12 million in Catalist IPO
Urban revitalisation specialist Lum Chang Creations (LCC) is set to raise S$12.3 million in gross proceeds through an initial public…
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Merck nears US$10 billion deal for London-based lung therapy firm Verona, FT reports
Merck is nearing a US$10 billion deal to buy lung diseases focussed Verona Pharma, as the US drugmaker is eyeing deals to offset the…
Business
JPMorgan to open bigger Amsterdam office after desk shortage
JPMorgan Chase will soon open a new office in Amsterdam after an expansion in the region coupled with the bank’s stricter return-to-office…
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COE premiums rise across the board; Cat A back up above S$100,000
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums rose across the board for all categories of vehicles in the latest round of bidding on Wednesday…
Business
DBS, Singtel help lift Temasek’s portfolio to record S$434 billion
Temasek posted a record net portfolio value (NPV) of S$434 billion for the financial year ended Mar 31, driven by the strong performance…
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Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture wealth management opportunities: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore must be willing to take some risks to capture new wealth management opportunities, but still maintain high standards of a…
Business
Surging UK shipping costs threaten to deliver a new price shock
The cost of shipping goods from China to the UK has surged due to ripple effects of the US trade war, threatening to push up consumer…
Business
Macquarie is said to weigh sale of Singapore petrochemical asset
The terminal has about 409,000 cubic metres of storage capacity and more than 80 tanks Macquarie Group’s asset management arm is…