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Mets Land $50 Million Silver Slugger Winner in Five-Player Trade Proposal
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EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote
The European Commission on Thursday said it had stepped up its monitoring of TikTok, after receiving information about possible Russian…
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Property tycoon Gordon Tang and wife make conditional offer of S$1.16 each to acquire all units of Suntec Reit
PROPERTY tycoon Gordon Tang and his wife Celine have made a mandatory conditional cash offer to acquire all the units of Suntec Real…
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US: Wall Street opens muted with jobs data in focus
WALL Street’s main indexes opened subdued on Thursday (Dec 5) following record high closes for all three main indexes in the previous…
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Is Panera's Sip Club Worth It?
Panera’s Sip Club is a popular membership program that offers unlimited beverages for a monthly fee. But is it really worth it? In this…
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Biggest Gambling Losses in History
Gambling can be thrilling, but it can also lead to huge losses. Throughout history, there have been many stories of people who lost a lot…
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Poland PM Donald Tusk names security and energy as EU priorities during Warsaw's presidency
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said security, energy and competitiveness will be the priorities for his…
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Opec+ delays revival of its oil production by three months
OPEC+ delayed the revival of its oil production by three months, a delegate said, the third time it has deferred the move while crude…
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California raw milk producer says RFK Jr. has encouraged him to apply for FDA position
Mark McAfee, the California raw milk producer who has been at the center of several bird flu-related product recalls, says a transition…
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ST Telemedia sells majority stake in Malaysian telecom firm U Mobile
Singapore Technologies Telemedia said on Wednesday (Dec 4) Malaysia’s Mawar Setia will acquire a majority stake in the company’s U Mobile…
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Credit Card Timeline: Application to Approval
If you’ve ever applied for a credit card, you might have wondered how long it takes to get approved. The approval process can vary widely,…
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25 Countries Where Tipping is Banned
Tipping is a common practice in many parts of the world, but not everywhere. In some countries, tipping is not just uncommon; it’s…
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Senior UK commander warns of 'Third nuclear age'
LONDON (AP) — The head of Britain’s armed forces has warned that the world stands at the cusp of a “third nuclear age,’’ defined by…
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France's Macron to address nation day after no-confidence vote topples government
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday, a day after the National Assembly ousted Prime Minister…
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Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Malaysia’s Petronas
ABU Dhabi National Oil Co (Adnoc) agreed to sell liquefied natural gas to Malaysia’s Petronas for 15 years starting 2028, expanding the…
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US deploys bombers to NATO air power drills
The United States sent its strategic bombers to Europe's High North region for an exercise with two NATO allies on Tuesday, which involved…
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Amid a cash shortage in Gaza, paper money is starting to disintegrate, adding to desperation
DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip — The tools of his newfound trade arrayed before him, Mohammad Al-Ashaqar, a jeweler for decades, prepares…
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Why the Forest Service is encouraging people to cut Christmas trees on public lands (with permits)
When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree, William Lyon has it down to a science. Every year, Lyon downloads official maps of…
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The Best Movies of 2024
A year ago, I wasn’t sanguine about the state of ultra-low-budget filmmaking; this year, the D.I.Y. domain accounts for many of the best…
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S&P places Singapore Post on credit watch negative following strategy reset, sale of Australia business
GLOBAL ratings agency S&P said on Thursday (Dec 5) it has placed Singapore Post (SingPost) on CreditWatch negative, following a change in…
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Sembcorp unit signs 10-year LNG supply deal with Chevron
The delivery of about 0.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas a year is expected to start in 2028 A SEMBCORP Industries wholly-owned…
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Dutch say tight defense market leaves €750M of Ukraine aid unspent
PARIS — The Netherlands won’t be able to spend €750 million (US$790 million) of military aid planned for Ukraine this year because of the…
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Dad backed for refusing to go on family trip unless teenager disinvited
A father's decision to forgo a family vacation unless his daughter's teenage bully were to be disinvited has received an army of support…
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Cognac and champagne makers seek to boost US exports to avoid tariff risks
PRODUCERS of Cognac and Champagne are seeking to ship more bottles to the US as they brace for potential extra tariffs under…