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US backs off effort to recall about 50 million airbag parts
US AUTO safety regulators backed down from forcing a recall of about 50 million airbag inflators they have said could explode in a crash,…
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Stocks to watch: Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following company saw developments that may affect the trading of its securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Asia-Pacific Strategic…
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Stocks to watch: Yeo Hiap Seng, Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments
THE following companies saw developments that may affect the trading of their securities on Thursday (Dec 19): Yeo Hiap Seng: The beverage…
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Merck snags Chinese obesity drug in nearly US$2 billion deal
MERCK snagged a potential drug in the burgeoning market for obesity medications in a deal worth as much as US$2 billion. Under the terms…
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Spanish firm expected to announce Harland & Wolff deal
Navantia already has a business relationship with Harland and Wolff Spain's state-owned shipbuilder is expected to confirm on Thursday…
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We’re dreaming of a wet Christmas
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A rain/snow mix will keep it wet in our overnight. Thursday we have a small window to dry out from this latest area…
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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor wants more ‘intelligent leverage’
MICROSTRATEGY co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor says the dot-com-era software maker turned leveraged Bitcoin proxy plans to focus…
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Apple halts effort to build iPhone hardware subscription service
APPLE has halted work on a project to build an iPhone hardware subscription service, according to sources familiar with the matter,…
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Micron drops after sluggish PC, phone demand hurts forecast
MICRON Technology, the largest US maker of computer memory chips, tumbled in late trading after its revenue forecast missed projections by…
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Titans HC Brian Callahan Goes on Epic NSFW Rant After Team is Called 'Soft'
The Tennessee Titans have had a tough 2024 season. The team is currently 3-11 on the season and has benched Will Levis for Mason Rudolph.…
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok ban case
THE US Supreme Court agreed on Wednesday to hear TikTok’s appeal of a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the online…
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Column: For many Black women, Kamala Harris' defeat felt like a betrayal. Now what?
The day Joe Biden faced reality, stepped aside and cleared the way for Kamala Harris to replace him atop the Democratic ticket, Teja Smith…
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Barclays annual bonuses expected to increase as much as 20%
BARCLAYS is set to increase annual bonuses by as much as 20 per cent in its investment bank after an improved year for traders and…
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Bitcoin retreats from record high after US Fed cools risk appetite
BITCOIN fell for the first time in four days with speculative bets being pared across financial markets after US Federal Reserve officials…
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Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark's jersey number in February
What's New The University of Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark's legendary No. 22 jersey in a special ceremony in February. Why It Matters…
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The “Nickel Boys” Director RaMell Ross on Making the Most Haunting Scene
RaMell Ross walks us through a pivotal scene in his début fiction feature, “Nickel Boys,” an adaptation of the novel by Colson Whitehead.…
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Luca Guadagnino’s Fascination with the Bourgeoisie
Though perhaps best known for their portrayals of desire, Luca Guadagnino’s character-driven dramas, from “Challengers” to “Call Me by…
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Return of the Reits? Singapore’s IPO scene set to come alive after subdued year
However, industry watchers remain cautious amid the return of Donald Trump as his policies may keep inflation up, slowing the pace of rate…
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Singapore healthcare players narrow focus, expand overseas in medical tourism race
Foreign patients are moving towards cheaper hubs such as Malaysia and Thailand, forcing the city-state’s healthcare providers to focus on…
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All eyes on MAS review group as potential issuers wait on the sidelines
Forming it is an encouraging move, but IPO aspirants may opt to take in any possible changes before considering an SGX listing: observers…
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Strong Singapore dollar, Malaysian, Thai medical tourism push a bitter pill for Singapore to swallow
Singapore healthcare players focusing on complex cases to attract higher-paying foreign patients SINGAPORE’S position as the go-to medical…
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Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday as the H5N1 bird flu virus moved from the Central Valley to Southern California…
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Mysterious "alien plant" revealed to belong to extinct family
A "strange" prehistoric plant species is the lone representative of a mysterious group of organisms that no longer exists, scientists have…
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'Hot Purple Wiggle' Is a Dad! John Pearce Announces Birth of First Baby with Wife and Reveals His Son's Name
"Big Strong John" is now a dad! John Pearce, who stars as the Purple Wiggle in the beloved kids' act The Wiggles, and his wife Jessie…