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DHS quickly appeals judge's order to halt work at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A federal judge Thursday night ordered a halt to work at "Alligator Alcatraz" and banned the federal government from sending any new…
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Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers
Billionaire Elon Musk and his social media firm X have reached a tentative settlement with former employees who had sued for $500m (£373m)…
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Lee Kim Tah to lodge criminal complaints against ex-director involved in CapitaLand, other projects
Construction player Lee Kim Tah (LKT) will lodge criminal complaints in Singapore and India against former director Edmund Cheah Tiang…
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Man Arrested in Beating of Woman at Rufus Du Sol Rose Bowl Concert Captured in Viral Video
A suspect has been arrested in the beating of a woman at a Rüfüs Du Sol concert at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif., an incident…
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CAA Signs Adam McKay and Production Shop Hyperobject Industries
CAA has signed Oscar winner Adam McKay and his Hyperobject Industries for representation in numerous areas. The veteran comedy director…
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Nio surges over 9% after unveiling of new ES8 SUV model
Prices of the Chinese EV maker’s latest flagship vehicle start from 308,800 yuan with a battery subscription plan Shares of electric…
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Nio surges 12% after unveiling new ES8 SUV model
Prices of the Chinese EV maker’s latest flagship vehicle start from 308,800 yuan with a battery subscription plan Shares of electric…
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Erik Menendez Denied Parole as Board Cites ‘Blind Spots’ in Rehabilitation
A hearing panel on Thursday denied parole for Erik Menendez, finding that he has more work to do to rehabilitate himself before he can be…
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Anger in Italy over non-consensual photos of women shared online
Facebook has removed an Italian group which saw men sharing intimate images of often unsuspecting women with thousands of people online.…
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‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Launches With a Full-Frontal Orgy Extravaganza and a Multiversal Twist
SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot developments in Season 2, Episode 1 of “Peacemaker,” currently streaming on HBO Max. When…
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Japan’s inflation hovers well above BOJ’s goal even as it slows
THE pace of Japan’s consumer inflation stayed well above the Bank of Japan’s target even as price growth moderated, supporting market…
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Colombia car bomb: At least five dead and dozens injured in Cali blast
At least five people have been killed and dozens injured after a car bomb exploded on a busy street in the western city of Cali in…
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Fed officials lukewarm on September rate cut as markets await Powell speech
Three Federal Reserve officials appeared lukewarm on Thursday to the idea of an interest rate cut next month, as investors geared up for…
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Stocks to watch: SingPost, Thomson Medical, TalkMed, LHN, Dezign Format
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 22): Singapore Post (SingPost):…
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SingPost Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% to S$3.4 million amid increased market pressure
Singapore Post’s (SingPost) group operating profit for the first quarter ended Jun 30 came in at S$3.4 million, a 60 per cent year-on-year…
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SingPost Q1 operating profit tumbles 60% to S$3.4 million amid falling revenue, margin squeeze
Singapore Post’s (SingPost) group operating profit for the first quarter ended Jun 30 came in at S$3.4 million, a 60 per cent year-on-year…
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Sussex families feel 'ignored' over Brighton maternity review
Michael Buchanan Social Affairs Correspondent Families calling for an inquiry into maternity care in East Sussex say they feel "ignored,…
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Trump weighs using US$2 billion in Chips Act funding for critical minerals, sources say
THE Trump administration is considering a plan to reallocate at least US$2 billion from the Chips Act to fund critical minerals projects…
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LISTEN: The Wizardry of Industrial Light and Magic; ‘Long Story Short’ Celebrates Judaism
Industrial Light and Magic has defied gravity and other forces to remain a leading light of the visual effects sector for half a century.…
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Laufey Talks Music Education and Overcoming Genre Snobbery at Grammy Museum Chat and Concert
As a formally trained multi-instrumentalist and a pop starlet, Laufey has long seemed like the poster girl for everything the Grammys…
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Nicolas Cage in Talks to Star in ‘True Detective’ Season 5
Nicolas Cage is nearing a deal to star in “True Detective” Season 5 at HBO, Variety has learned from sources. Details are being kept under…
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Investing in early-in-career talent is vital to win the AI race
As the AI era accelerates, some leaders have predicted a wipeout for entry-level white-collar jobs. I understand these concerns as…
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California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S.…
