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The Union Leader Fighting to Defend Federal Workers
It used to be that a government job was the very definition of bland security. Land a role with the feds, and you knew you’d be safe. Your…
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The Lackluster Return of Spinal Tap
That The End Continues keeps going back to the primal scene for gags is fair enough: It’s rich terrain. There are so many callbacks,…
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Singapore stocks buck regional gains on Friday; STI down 0.3%
Local stocks closed lower on Friday (Sep 12), bucking gains in the region. The Straits Times Index (STI) lost 0.3 per cent or 11.58 points…
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Singapore boards are unprepared for future complexities: Piyush Gupta
He notes that the role of the board transcends beyond just being a ‘policeman’; it also needs to be a ‘navigator’ and ‘shepherd’ Many…
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The greatest Starbucks in the world is in Real Madrid’s soccer stadium
I don’t care about Starbucks. Madrid now drowns in indie coffee shops with coffee brewed from specialty beans that are flown in by winged…
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Reese Witherspoon Is Excited to ‘Get the Gang Back Together’ for ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3: ‘It’s Been a Minute… Those Little Kids Are All Teenagers Now’
Reese Witherspoon confirmed that “Big Little Lies” Season 3 is a go during an appearance on “The Tonight Show” on Thursday, telling Jimmy…
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In surprise twist, Armani’s will instructs heirs to gradually sell fashion brand or seek listing
The late designer has left instructions for a 15% stake to be sold within 18 months Late designer Giorgio Armani in his will instructed…
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UK economy saw zero growth in July
The UK economy failed to grow in July, following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year. The Office for National…
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Trump Drug Boat Bombing Takes Darker Turn as Damning New Info Emerges
Questions are mounting about President Trump’s decision to bomb a small boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing all 11 people on board. The…
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Trump’s rollback on EV policy affects clean electricity, research shows
When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, it was the largest climate bill in U.S. history, with major incentives for…
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Singapore's Carro eyes M&A, Australia foray ahead of potential dual listing
It will also be the first major automotive tech and commerce startup from Singapore to go public in the US Carro, South-east Asia’s…
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CEO egos must be kept in check to prevent them from becoming ‘emperors’: Ho Ching
Ho has been conferred SID’s honorary fellowship during its conference on Friday The top business leaders typically display a…
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Labour MPs despondent, says minister after Mandelson and Rayner chaos
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has said Labour MPs will be feeling "despondent" following a chaotic week which has seen the sacking…
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Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as chip-related shares gain on Wall Street boost
Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a closing high for a second straight session on Friday (Sep 12), as chip-related stocks tracked Wall…
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Big business can still innovate — by hiring startup leaders
Startups love hiring big business leaders into advisory and C-suite roles. These hires solve a common issue: as startups grow and look to…
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More room for further DBS rally given clear dividend outlook, strong yields: analysts
There is more room for DBS’ share price to continue rising in the months ahead given the bank’s strong dividend outlook, analysts said.…
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DBS rally still has legs; it could scale new heights of over S$57 on robust dividend moves
The bank is committed to an annual core dividend step-up, even as OCBC and UOB remain on payout ratios pegged to earnings, which could…
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Saudi Arabia’s Long Delayed First Hollywood-Style Blockbuster ‘Desert Warrior,’ Starring Anthony Mackie, Set for Zurich World Premiere
Saudi Arabia’s first Hollywood-style tentpole movie “Desert Warrior” is finally set to bow, following a long gestation, with a Zurich Film…
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Thai Pop Rising: Jaonaay on Viral Success, Family Legacy and T-Pop’s Global Moment
Jaonaay is having a moment. The Thai singer-songwriter’s debut single under Sony Music Thailand, “Sweet Baby,” has racked up 11 million…
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South Korean workers detained in US raid arrive home
More than 300 South Koreans who were detained in a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the US state of Georgiahave arrived in…
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Hong Leong has ‘abundant opportunities’ for greater Shanghai, China collaboration: Kwek Leng Beng
These can include participating in the city’s government funds, with proceeds disbursed to companies in the high-tech innovation space or…
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Prince Harry visits Ukraine to support those injured in war
Prince Harry has visited Kyiv after an invitation by the Ukrainian government, the Guardian has reported. The Duke of Sussex said he…
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College students are caught between ‘AI gets you in trouble’ and ‘AI is the future’
When incoming freshman Matt Cooper first set his eyes out for a coveted sousaphone position for the L row at The Ohio State University…
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Middle managers are essential for AI success
Companies large and small are scrambling to implement AI in hopes of boosting productivity, while many are also stripping out the very…