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Lenovo wants to make the 2026 World Cup the ‘most AI-driven event’ in sports history
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 arrives in the United States this June, it will signal more than soccer’s return to its fastest-growing…
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Inside Saks Global’s Bankruptcy Filing: Christian Louboutin Is Owed $21.6 Million, Jimmy Choo Parent Capri’s Tally Is $33.3 Million
The world’s biggest footwear players are among the largest unsecured creditors in Saks Global’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy. After weeks of…
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Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey Seemingly Confirm ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Revival in Instagram Post
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey seemingly just confirmed that they’re working on a revival of Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical “Sunday…
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Thailand: At least 32 dead after construction crane falls on train
Joel Guintoand Jonathan Head,South East Asia Correspondent, Bangkok Watch: Emergency responders clamber over mangled train after crane…
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Baidu is said to explore upgrading HK listing to primary status
This will help it qualify for cross-border trading, opening up investment flows from the mainland to Hong Kong Baidu is considering…
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Bank of America profit climbs as trading surges in volatile markets
Bank of America’s profit rose, as its traders brought in more revenue from spurred client activity in the fourth quarter due to increased…
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ICE vs ice videos from Minnesota put the agency’s weaknesses on display
Minneapolis is currently inundated with two kinds of ice—both of which make it hard for residents to move about the city. The…
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HSBC considers selling Singapore insurance business: sources
HSBC Holdings is exploring options for its insurance unit in Singapore, including a sale, people familiar with the matter said, following…
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Don’t Let Harmful EU Tech Regulations Spread Across the Globe
It’s past time for the U.S. government to push back on these discriminatory foreign policies. Source link
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There’s No Sex Discrimination Without Sex
A Supreme Court argument comes down to the most basic difference between men and women. Source link
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Putin’s Rapidly Shrinking World
Russia continues to lose allies and influence around the world. Source link
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Jay Kelly, a Movie Star’s Pity Party About the Cost of Fame
Baumbach seems trapped in his own dishonest fantasy, attempting to fashion a glamorous Willy Loman out of a self-sentimentalizing…
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How to Alleviate the Middle-Class Crunch on Homeownership
Current IRS tax rules trap empty-nest Boomers and freeze out younger homebuyers. It’s time to change them. Source link
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Transcript: Trump Tirades on Shooting Darken as ICE Polls Turn Brutal
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 14 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This…
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Data centers are amazing. Everyone hates them.
And as to the jobs they bring to communities. Well, I have some bad news there too. Once construction ends, they tend to employ very few…
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CICT to develop, own commercial component of mixed-use Hougang Central site
The trust gains an ‘attractive entry yield’ with an expected yield on cost of more than 5% CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT)…
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Diesel Names Andrea Rigogliosi New CEO
MILAN – Almost three years after the exit of Eraldo Poletto, Diesel has named a new chief executive officer. Andrea Rigogliosi is joining…
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25 Plus Size Activewear Brands That Make Movement Feel Good
January has a funny way of turning movement into a performance review. Suddenly everyone has opinions. About how much you should move. How…
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Grok and the A.I. Porn Problem
For this week’s Infinite Scroll column, Brady Brickner-Wood is filling in for Kyle Chayka. Shortly after Elon Musk purchased Twitter, in…
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Chase Infiniti, Archie Madekwe, Miles Caton, Robert Aramayo and Posy Sterling Nominated for BAFTA Rising Star Award
The British Academy has announced the nominees for its 2026 Rising Star award for up-and-coming talent on the big screen, once again…
Business
Something just flipped in the U.S. mortgage market—and it’s not rates coming down
The housing market just crossed an important threshold—one that’s especially good news for anyone who might be planning on buying a home…
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Elizabeth Warren’s Bold Plan for Democrats to Win in 2026—and 2028
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack. You can read a transcript…
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Trump’s Greenland Threats and the Plunder of the Arctic
Not surprisingly, Trump’s imperial designs on the country have not been warmly received there. In December 2024, before taking office, he…
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Trump’s Obsession With Real Estate Is Fueling a Ruinous Foreign Policy
Everywhere you look, Trump’s foreign policy is driven by his instincts as a developer. Last February, he posted an AI-generated video…