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GM leads first quarter US auto sales as tariffs loom
General Motors led US vehicle sales in the first quarter, according to company reports on Tuesday, as the industry braces for President…
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Fashion
Xiaomi car with driver assistance crashes, three reported dead
Xiaomi confirmed that one of its SU7 electric vehicles (EVs) was involved in an accident on an expressway in China. Local media reported…
Business
Tesla sales drop to lowest since 2022 amid Musk backlash
Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13 per cent last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and…
Business
US: Stocks close mixed before Trump tariff announcement
US stocks finished mixed on Tuesday on a quiet trading day as investors braced for Donald Trump’s tariff announcement, which he has dubbed…
Culture
The “Snow White” Controversy, Like Our Zeitgeist, Is Both Stupid and Sinister
Why has Disney’s new live-action remake of “Snow White” flopped at the box office? Is it because the dull trailer looked A.I.-generated,…
Culture
AI-Powered Task Prioritization: Making Workflows More Efficient
The ways of the modern world are faster and more complex than ever before. Many information, messages, and tasks are being sent to…
Culture
“Fiume o Morte!” Brilliantly Dramatizes the Rise of a Demagogue
Many filmmakers display undue faith in their ability to depict ways of life far outside their own experience. This blithe self-confidence…
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JD Vance Defends Deportation of 'Innocent' Maryland Father to El Salvador, Faces Backlash for Calling Him MS-13 Gang Member Despite Administrative Error
In a controversial move that has sparked outrage, US Vice President JD Vance found himself defending the deportation of a Maryland father,…
Business
Who Is Kate Cornett? Ole Miss Student Is Planning Legal Action Against Pat McAfee and ESPN Over Viral Affair Scandal that 'Ruined' Her Life
The Ole Miss freshman who became the target of a disturbing internet rumor that gained significant traction in late February is now…
Business
Ghibli-inspired viral feature drives record ChatGPT usage
The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT’s image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI’s chatbot last…
Business
US: Wall Street opens lower as Trump tariffs loom
US stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday (Apr 1), marking a gloomy start to the quarter, as investors braced for the impending storm of…
Business
Intel will spin off non-core units, says CEO Tan Lip-Bu
Intel chief executive officer Tan Lip-Bu said the chipmaker will spin off assets that are not central to its mission and create new…
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US dollar struggles for direction before Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, awaits data
THE greenback was roughly unchanged on Tuesday (Apr 1) as investors braced for reciprocal tariffs that US President Donald Trump is due to…
Culture
Are We Taking A.I. Seriously Enough?
My in-laws own a little two-bedroom beach bungalow. It’s part of a condo development that hasn’t changed much in fifty years. The units…
Business
Straits Times Index closes slightly lower after cutting intra-day losses
The Singapore blue-chip gauge Straits Times Index (STI) slid almost 0.8 per cent during intra-trading but managed to erase the losses and…
Business
UltraGreen.ai is said to mull up to S$400 million IPO in Singapore
The company is working with financial advisers to help plan an offering that could take place in Singapore as soon as this year…
Fashion
Boeing slows output of 737 Max jets to 31 a month due to wing systems issues
The US planemaker is working to grow production of its 737 MAX jet to at least 38 a month this year Boeing slowed production of 737 MAX…
Business
Hooters files for bankruptcy as brand eyes turnaround plan
It listed assets of US$50 million to US$100 million and liabilities in the same range in its petition Hooters of America has filed for…
Business
Singapore's GLP closes first digital infrastructure fund at US$358 million in AUM
Singapore-based GLP has successfully wrapped up its inaugural digital infrastructure-based fund, the GLP China IDC Income Fund I, with…
Business
UOB cuts interest rate on flagship One Account, joins OCBC in 360 Account cut
UOB will cut interest rates on its flagship savings account, the One Account, in line with interest rate expectations. With effect from…
Business
UOB trims interest rate on flagship One Account, joins OCBC in 360 Account cut
UOB will cut interest rates on its flagship savings account, the One Account, in line with interest rate expectations. With effect from…
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Asia: Markets edge back but Trump tariff fears dampen mood
Asian markets mostly rose on Tuesday, clawing back some of the hefty losses suffered in recent weeks, though sentiment remains sluggish…
Business
Ho Bee Land drops AVJennings bid; Australian property developer to be acquired by US fund
Real estate group Ho Bee Land on Tuesday (Apr 1) said it has decided not to proceed with its offer for Australian property developer…
Culture
Georgia LLC Launch: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a business in Georgia can be an exciting venture, but it also comes with challenges. This guide will walk you through each step…