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Is the Supreme Court about to let red states ban hormone treatment for transgender teens?
WASHINGTON — The conservative Supreme Court is poised to leap into another culture-war battle between red states and blue states, this…
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Opinion: Trump promised to raise taxes, but Biden and Congress could tie his hands
Now that Donald Trump will be headed to the White House, it is all but certain that he will pursue significant new taxes on imported…
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The Best Albums of 2024
There is perhaps no moment in history when being a music critic felt like a respectable, lucrative, or essential position, though there…
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The Meditative Organ Soundscapes of Kali Malone
“All Life Long,” the title of the most recent album by the composer and organist Kali Malone, is taken from a poem by the British…
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John Cuneo’s “Garden Party”
One of the best ways to feel a sense of belonging, or to forge a connection to a city, is to cheer the triumphs and weather the defeats of…
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American warships neutralize Houthi missile attack in vital shipping lane
The U.S. Navy successfully intercepted seven missiles and drones fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Sunday. The attack targeted two…
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Dasin Retail Trust seeks court order to restrain proceedings against it for 6 months
This will prevent any resolution for the winding-up of the company to pass, along with the commencement or continuation of any proceedings…
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Denso, Fuji Electric get government aid for power chips
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has agreed to provide subsidies worth up to JPY70.5bn (US$470m) to Denso…
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bags US$2.63 billion in contracts
This takes the group’s shipbuilding contracts to US$14.3 billion in the year to date MARITIME vessel maker Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said…
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding bags US$2.6 billion in contracts
This takes the group’s shipbuilding contracts to US$14.3 billion in the year to date MARITIME vessel maker Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said…
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Winter weather warnings for seven states as hazardous blowing snow forecast
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter storm warnings and advisories across seven states: Michigan, Indiana, Alaska,…
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Hong Kong’s HKBN gets rival takeover interest from I Squared Capital
HONG Kong telecommunications company HKBN said on Monday (Dec 2) it has received a rival non-binding indication from US private equity…
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China's Meituan to expand Keeta food delivery service to more Middle East cities, sources say
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan, which operates the Keeta brand in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, is set to expand to more Middle Eastern…
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Sembcorp stays on transformation course, but big bet on renewable energy comes with risks
The threat of US tariffs, for example, could dampen global trade and electricity demand, and weaken the drive to invest in fossil fuels…
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Nissan stock performs worst in five decades under current CEO
MAKOTO Uchida’s five-year anniversary as president and chief executive officer of Nissan Motor is little cause for celebration among…
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Hunter Biden responds to being pardoned
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Hunter Biden has responded to his pardon in a new court filing. He informed a federal court that his…
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Commodities firm Trafigura goes on Swiss trial over alleged bribes paid to win Angola oil contract
GENEVA (AP) — For the first time in Switzerland, a multinational company faces a criminal trial Monday on charges of bribing a foreign…
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Landmark climate change case opens at the top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, when it opened two weeks of…
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BBC hears of horror and hunger in Sudan massacre town
No one lives in the ghostly outskirts of El Geneina anymore. But its empty buildings still stand to tell their shocking stories, loudly…
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Australia’s central bank says risks from non-bank lenders limited
AUSTRALIA’S central bank said on Monday (Dec 2) that risks from non-bank lenders in securitisation are limited as the labour market…
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Photo shows Israeli helicopter firing flares over Gaza, not 'shot down in Lebanon'
After fierce clashes between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli troops in southern Lebanon in November 2024, a photo was shared in social…
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Changes to Buyer Agent Commission: What to Know
In the world of real estate, understanding buyer agent commission is essential for both buyers and sellers. Recent changes in how these…
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How Much Do NFL Players Make in Playoffs?
In the world of the NFL, playoff games are not just about glory and championships; they also come with financial rewards. Many fans…
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"Wordle" today #1,262 clues, hints and answer for Monday, December 2 game
Several years after making its debut, Wordle maintains a loyal fan base committed to guessing each day's five-letter word in as few…