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Councils consider legal action over asylum hotels
Councils across England are poised to take legal action to remove asylum seekers from hotels in their areas. It follows the High Court…
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‘South Park’ Takes Aim at Trump’s D.C. Takeover as Season 27, Episode 3 Drops Trailer and Sets Release Date
“South Park” is taking on Donald Trump‘s Washington D.C. takeover in the third episode of its 27th season, set for release on Wednesday,…
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US in talks over 10% Intel stake, White House confirms
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that the Trump administration is working on a deal that could see the US government taking a 10%…
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Gold hits near three-week low on stronger US dollar; Fed symposium in focus
Minutes of the US central bank’s July meeting are anticipated to offer further insights into the central bank’s policy stance Gold prices…
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Jeffrey Wright and Octavia Spencer to Star in ‘Death of a Salesman’ at Focus Features and Amblin
Jeffrey Wright and Octavia Spencer are set to co-star in Chinonye Chukwu and Tony Kushner’s big-screen adaptation of Arthur Miller’s…
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Mexico: Six severed heads found on road
Six severed heads have been found on a road in central Mexico, in an area not normally associated with cartel violence. Local authorities…
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Ex-Goldman trader Qin Xiao starts Singapore hedge fund, gets US$1 billion allocation from Millennium
Qin Xiao, the former co-head of Goldman Sachs’ global commodities trading team, has won an allocation from Millennium Management for his…
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Proposals sought to develop Changi East Urban District next to T5
The authorities are calling for proposals to sketch out the concept for the new Changi East Urban District next to Changi Airport Terminal…
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Intel’s US$25 billion rally sends valuation to dot-com levels
The company’s premium valuation is largely a reflection of just how much its profitability has collapsed in recent years After months of…
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Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CapitaLand Ascendas Reit, iFast, Lum Chang Creations
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 20): CapitaLand Investment…
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The Art of the Emmy Submission: Which Stars and Series Chose Wisely (and Wrongly) to Win Gold
The art of the Emmy submission has long been a strategic tightrope walk — part performance showcase, part calculated gamble. This year’s…
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US hikes steel, aluminium tariffs on imported appliances, railcars, EV parts
The US Commerce Department said on Tuesday (Aug 19) that it is hiking steel and aluminium tariffs on more than 400 products, including…
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White House starts TikTok account as platform in US legal limbo
The White House launched a TikTok account on Tuesday (Aug 19), as US President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform…
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Tom Brady Puts Super Bowl Rings on Display at ‘Hall of Excellence’ in Vegas, Ahead of New NFL Season
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Matthew Perry Foundation Partners With Healing Appalachia Music Festival
The Matthew Perry Foundation has announced a new official partnership with Healing Appalachia, the nation’s largest recovery-based music…
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Trump eyes US government stakes in other chip makers that received Chips Act funds: sources
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is looking into the federal government taking equity stakes in computer chip manufacturers that…
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What 'security guarantees' for Ukraine would actually mean
In the wake of this week's historic White House meetings, President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine and its allies are "already working on…
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Kevin Costner Fires Back at ‘Patently False’ Allegation Over ‘Horizon 2’ Rape Scene: ‘An Absolute Nightmare’
Kevin Costner has fired back at a lawsuit from a “Horizon 2” stunt performer who claims that she was forced to perform an unscripted rape…
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BHP banks on China export resilience and India growth for demand
China’s export resilience and policy support, together with strong growth in India, will underpin future commodity demand despite an…
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Trump weighs in on mine deal that would give copper control to company with Chinese ties
President Trump on Tuesday blasted an appeals court's ruling temporarily blocking the transfer of an Arizona copper mine that has been…
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LISTEN: Chris McGurk and Jana Winograde on Cineverse’s Big Plans for Micro Dramas; How AI is Fueling Product Placement in TV and Film
Chris McGurk and Jana Winograde were ready for the question. As the industry veterans join forces to launch an ambitious short-form…
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Surgical platform UltraGreen targets Asia for growth
Medical procedures can be risky. One company is providing data that could help reduce complications from surgery. Now, with Singapore in…
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US Fed’s top regulatory official suggests allowing central bank staff to own small amounts of crypto products
The US Federal Reserve’s top regulatory official suggested on Tuesday (Aug 19) that central bank staff should be permitted to own small…