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California’s Cardboard-Box Candidate
Xavier Becerra is an empty vessel for whatever California’s so-called expert consensus of activists, bureaucrats, and activist-bureaucrats…
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Medicaid and Welfare Are Wasteful and Fraud-Prone. It’s Time to Fix Them
A bold restructuring, downsizing, and consolidation of public welfare agencies, coupled with greater program integrity, are crucial to…
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Globalists Brought Trump’s Trade Revolution on Themselves
Trump’s tariffs are the wrong reaction, but too many of those attacking them are unwilling to admit there are grave flaws in the…
Business
Global bond rout starting to sound market alarm bells
[SINGAPORE/LONDON] US Treasuries, the bedrock of the global financial system, were hit by fresh selling pressure on Wednesday (Apr 9) in a…
Business
India’s Mugafi Chief Plots Marvel of the East, Powered by AI: ‘Our Goal Is to Reduce Time and Cost’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian serial entrepreneur Vipul Agarwal is betting $3 million that the next superhero universe won’t have an American accent. In a world…
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California lawmakers tackle potential dangers of AI chatbots after parents raise safety concerns
When her 14-year-old son took his own life after interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots, Megan Garcia turned her grief into…
Culture
“A Minecraft Movie” Is a Tale of Two Cinematic Universes
I’ve never played Minecraft in my life—but then I’m not a Christian, either, and have always delighted in the distinctly Mormon cinematic…
Business
Can A.I. Writing Be More Than a Gimmick?
The new essay collection “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age,” by Vauhini Vara, opens with a transcript. “If I paste some writing here,…
Culture
What Do Adopted Children Owe Their Birth Parents?
“I used to work for an adoption agency, a very long time ago,” Pauline Hillen says. “Nowadays, I help adoptees in their search for their…
Business
Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they’re not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the US – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off sparked by…
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Grab, Sea seen as defensive stocks as they are not exposed to direct trade links with US
Singapore-headquartered tech giants Grab and Sea – both listed in the United States – have not been spared amid a wider market sell-off…
Business
Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). The STI fell 2.2 per cent or…
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In China, whispers of change as some companies tell staff to work less
A handful of major Chinese companies like home appliance maker Midea have new badges of honour this year: mandatory clock-off times for…
Culture
‘Little Bird’ Star Darla Contois and ‘The Order’s’ Morgan Holmstrom Join Indigenous Canadian Horror Feature ‘Ancestral Beasts’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Tim Riedel’s upcoming psychological horror film “Ancestral Beasts” is poised to make a chilling debut at this year’s Frontières program…
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US exits carbon talks on shipping, urges others to follow
There were plans for the world’s first carbon levy for shipping on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions The United States has withdrawn from…
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Trump tariffs list: See all the tariffs by country
President Donald Trump's tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including huge 104% duties on Chinese goods. Trump…
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US considers adjusting port fee plan for Chinese vessels after pushback: sources
[LONDON/ATHENS] President Donald Trump’s administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting US ports…
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Japan’s E-commerce Group Zozo to Acquire Lyst for $154 Million
LONDON – Lyst, the London-based shopping platform, said Wednesday it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Zozo, Inc.,…
Culture
Declan Rice: Arsenal midfielder revels in free-kick magic against Real Madrid in Champions League
Arsenal are a team that have become renowned for their threat at set-pieces, but direct free-kicks are something different. Arteta said…
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Cannes’ Frontières Platform Reveals 2025 Selection, Ranging From Epic Fantasy to Indigenous Folklore and Drag Queen Horror (EXCLUSIVE)
Robert Ten Eyck’s “Skin Side Up,” Sebastian McKinnon’s “The Stolen Child” and Richard Raaphorst’s “Children of the Moor” look like three…
Business
China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases: sources
China’s central bank will not allow sharp renminbi declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people…
Lifestyle
Ashish Launches Bridal Range With a DTC Approach
LONDON — Ashish Gupta, a master in camp, glamourous sequin creations that have won over the likes of Cate Blanchett, Taylor Swift and…
Business
Bank Indonesia will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability
Indonesia’s central bank will act boldly to maintain rupiah stability by intervening in the spot, domestic non-deliverable forwards, and…
Business
Angel investors cite the founder as a make-or-break factor in backing startups
If you are a startup founder seeking seed money, please note – three experienced angel investors named the business builder as the key…