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Circle falls after company, holders offer 10 million shares
Shares of Circle Internet Group fell after the second-largest stablecoin issuer and a group of shareholders, including co-founder and…
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National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects 'authoritarian push'
Crime in DC: What do the figures say and how safe do people feel? US National Guard troops have begun appearing on the streets of…
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John Boyega Assumed Finn Would Become a Jedi in ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy and Rey Would ‘Turn Against’ Him Like ‘Obi-Wan and Darth Vader’
John Boyega had a different expectation for his “Star Wars” arc than what made it on the big screen. During an appearance at Fan Expo…
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Shopee, Monee power Sea Q2 earnings; shares soar 18.9% on NYSE
Its counter is up 64.1% in the year to date and has quadrupled since its low of US$34.82 at the start of 2024 Sea Limited shares on the…
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Shopee, Monee power Sea’s value to over US$100 billion; DBS only other Singapore company in that league
Sea shares are up 64.1% in the year to date and have quadrupled since their low of US$34.82 at the start of 2024 Sea Ltd soared on the New…
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Japan starts anti-dumping probe into Chinese, South Korean steel goods
The decision follows an application in April by four firms, including Nippon Steel and Kobe Steel Japan will begin an anti-dumping probe…
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Pony AI nears full-year robotaxi target despite scaling hurdles
Robotaxi services revenue has climbed 158% to US$1.5 million in the second quarter from the same period in 2024 Pony AI said that it was…
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AI start-up Perplexity makes surprise $34.5bn bid for Google Chrome
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity has made a surprise $34.5bn (£25.6bn) takeover offer for Google's Chrome internet…
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Electric vehicle sales growth eases to 21% in July: research firm
GLOBAL electric vehicle sales grew 21 per cent year-on-year in July, the slowest rate since January and down from 25 per cent in June, as…
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Gold firms as soft US data pressures dollar, fuels rate-cut bets
Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday (Aug 13), supported by a weaker US dollar after tame US inflation data cemented bets for an…
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‘Alien: Earth’ Premieres With Gory Xenomorph Kills, an Epic Spaceship Crash and Corporate Espionage in One of FX’s Best Shows
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the first two episodes of “Alien: Earth,” now available to stream on Hulu. In…
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Japan’s bond market risks back in focus ahead of five-year sale
Japan will auction five-year government bonds on Wednesday (Aug 13) against the backdrop of renewed concerns over poor liquidity and…
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Putin reaffirms friendship with North Korea ahead of Trump talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his "friendship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, ahead of his talks with Donald…
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China’s US$11 trillion stock market is staging a quiet resurgence
Chinese stocks have gained ground in recent months despite a lack of major catalysts, with ample domestic liquidity likely to sustain the…
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Singtel Q1 profit soars 317.4% to S$2.9 billion on exceptional gains of S$2.2 billion
These came mainly from the sale of its partial stake in Airtel and the Intouch-Gulf Energy merger Singtel on Wednesday (Aug 13) posted a…
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Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman Reteam for Spy Thriller ‘The Initiative’
Angelina Jolie is set to star in the new spy thriller “The Initiative,” reuniting with “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” director Doug Liman. Universal…
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Government expands police use of live facial recognition vans
More live facial recognition (LFR) vans will be rolled out across seven police forces in England to locate suspects for crimes including…
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Stocks to watch: Wilmar, CapitaLand Investment, City Developments, Yangzijiang Financial, Haw Par Corp
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 13): Wilmar International: The…
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LISTEN: ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ and the Pricing Debate in Gaming; Inside Variety’s Emmy Extra Editions
As the gaming biz gears up for the dawn of “Grand Theft Auto 6” next year, there’s a growing debate about pricing strategies for premium…
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GOP Washington state Sen. John Braun is running for Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's seat
Washington state Sen. John Braun announced Tuesday that he will run next year for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat held…
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Panama Canal to enter ports business as Trump-China feud simmers
The Panama Canal is planning to enter the ports business with a tender for two terminals, a move that comes amid a high-profile clash…
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A legal fight is playing out around a Mexican migrant activist accused of human trafficking
A legal battle is playing out in Mexico over a well-known immigration activist and lawyer who was arrested earlier this month for alleged…
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‘A Beautiful Noise’ Choreographer on How the Cast and Ensemble Keep Neil Diamond’s Musical ‘Buzzy’ and ‘Electric’ While on Tour
Tour choreographer Yasmine Lee credits the stellar cast of the Neil Diamond musical “A Beautiful Noise” for the energetic buzz one feels…
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Police given new guidance on releasing suspects' nationalities and ethnicities
Police will be encouraged to disclose the ethnicity and nationality of suspects charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations under…