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England squad: Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped, Elliot Anderson & Djed Spence called up
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, James Trafford, Dean Henderson Defenders: Reece James, Marc Guehi, John Stones, Dan Burn, Ezri Konsa, Myles…
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Aster outage spotlights cracks in Singapore’s petrochem sector
Singapore-based Aster Chemicals and Energy is prioritising a safe restart of its Bukom Island naphtha cracker while engaging with…
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Aster outage may ripple across Singapore’s petrochemical sector
Singapore-based Aster Chemicals and Energy is prioritising a safe restart of its Bukom Island naphtha cracker while engaging with…
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In Defense of Prayer
Democrats’ dismissive attitude toward prayer is rooted in arrogance. Source link
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Jack Ma-backed Ant’s profit dives 60% after AI, global expansion
ANT Group’s quarterly profit fell 60 per cent, after the Chinese digital payments giant made more inroads overseas and invested in…
Lifestyle
Returning To Tobago Taught Me How To Travel Alone Without Feeling Lost
“Tobagonians are resilient people,” Marsha Patrick, our friendly yet firm host, repeatedly tells us on our journey around the island. The…
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I'm Channeling '90s Jennifer Aniston and Halle Berry With These 10 Fall-Ready Looks From Nordstrom
Nineties fashion hits different in the fall—it's a master class in textured suede fabrics, funky animal prints, light-wash denim, and…
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Weight Stigma in Healthcare: Why Plus Size Bodies Deserve Better Care
Every time I visit a new doctor, sometimes even ones I’ve seen before, I play a little game in my head. I call it: “How long until they…
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Transcript: Trump Press Sec’s Dumb Spin Implodes as RFK Fiasco Worsens
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the August 29 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This is…
Business
Malaysia's Petronas says it will undergo 'strategic transformation' as H1 profit falls
Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said on Friday (Aug 29) that it was undergoing a ‘strategic transformation’…
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Marianne Faithfull Doc ‘Broken English’ Acquired by Italy’s I Wonder Pictures Ahead of Venice World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Italian distribution company I Wonder Pictures has acquired rights to Venice-bound “Broken English,” a portrait of the late Marianne…
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The Conservative Case Against Protectionism and Interventionism Is the Same
Humility in the face of complexity; preservation over reinvention. Source link
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Caught Stealing Chases Ethnic Identity
Darren Aronofsky externalizes his/our anxieties. Source link
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Brides are asking brands for free wedding swag—and posting the hauls on TikTok
When an influencer gets married, it’s safe to assume much of the cost, from venue decor to personalized invitations, has been comped in…
Business
Alibaba falls short of Q1 revenue estimates
It reported total revenue of 247.65 billion yuan in the first quarter ended June, compared with an estimate of 252.92 billion yuan China’s…
Lifestyle
Not Black, Not White—This Elegant Shoe Colour Always Looks Chicest With Navy Trousers
There’s a time and place for classic black and dependable white shoes, but I’d argue that early autumn isn’t it. With the season shift…
Business
Singapore stocks extend rally on Friday; STI up 0.4%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 314 to 202, as 1.2 billion securities worth S$1.4 billion change hands The local bourse…
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ANZ bank boss apologises for firing staff with accidental email
One of Australia's largest banks has apologised to staff who found out they had been fired through an automated email asking them to hand…
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China criticizes U.S. senators' Taiwan visit, calls it a threat to sovereignty
A visit by a pair of U.S. senators to Taiwan has drawn criticism from China, which claims the island as its own and objects to any contact…
Business
Local Gems: Cultural Institutions
On the occasion of our third centenary issue—this one culture-themed—we asked our writers to share one of their most treasured cultural…
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This Democrat Proves You Can Be Principled, Effective—and Popular
In a debate during the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, the candidates were asked to name the most “effective” Democratic…
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The Political Awakening of the Oyster Farmer Gunning for Susan Collins
At 8 a.m., Taunton Bay is glassy—the air cool but salty enough to make your nose wrinkle. A man in rubber boots, canvas pants, and a black…
Business
Lisa Cook Forces the Supreme Court to Show Its True Colors on the Fed
Powell, Cook, and the other five Federal Reserve governors automatically serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, a separate body that…