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EU to yield on combustion engines ban after automaker pressure
It will be the union’s most significant climb-down from its green policies of the past five years [STRASBOURG, France] The European…
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Jerry Seinfeld Mourns Rob Reiner, Says ‘Seinfeld’ Would ‘Have Never Happened’ Without His Support: ‘He Saved Us From Cancellation’
Jerry Seinfeld has paid tribute to Rob Reiner following the beloved filmmaker’s shocking murder alongside his wife Michele Reiner on…
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Manulife US Reit unitholders agree to strategic pivot into non-office sectors
The shareholders approve two resolutions to support the Reit’s ‘Growth and Value Up’ plan Unitholders of Manulife US Reit (MUST) have…
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Airline Caterer Gategroup said to pick banks for Zurich IPO
The world’s biggest in-flight caterer Gategroup Holding has selected banks for an initial public offering, which could take place as soon…
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Singapore stocks edge lower ahead of key US data; STI down 0.2%
Singapore stocks ended lower on Tuesday (Dec 16), ahead of a slate of US economic data due later in the day. The benchmark Straits Times…
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Trump wants tiny cars in America. Do drivers?
The tiny Fiat Topolino—about the length of a cargo bike and half as long as an American SUV or pickup—is the kind of car tourists stop to…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Humiliates Trump over Reiner as MAGA Cracks Up
President Trump offered a disgusting response to the horrific death of Rob Reiner and his wife, narcissistically insisting they’d died of…
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Trump defends his criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner
US President Donald Trump has repeated his attack on Rob Reiner - after his earlier remarks about the killed Hollywood director, a…
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‘Shadow banking’ growing at double the rate of traditional lenders, FSB says
The sector’s rapid growth alarms regulators over weak transparency and risks spilling into broader financial markets The non-bank…
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Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
Thousands of drivers could have speeding fines cancelled after a fault saw some cameras falsely triggered on English A roads and…
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Watching office workers eat lunch is a thing on TikTok
For many office workers, the typical “lunch hour” is a sad desk lunch of a sandwich or slop bowl supplemented by a rotating schedule of…
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MUFG’s next CEO Hanzawa seeks growth to close gap with global rivals
While widely seen as a safe choice, whether he can further elevate the group with 400 trillion yen in assets will be closely watched…
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TotalEnergies wins 21-year deal to power Google data centres in Malaysia
The power supply contract is expected to take effect in the first quarter of next year France’s TotalEnergies said on Tuesday (Dec 16) it…
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UK unemployment rate rises slightly to 5.1%
Emer MoreauBusiness reporter The UK unemployment rate in the three months to October has increased to 5.1%, according to official figures.…
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Indonesia’s Joko Anwar Receives French Cultural Honor
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has been awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, receiving the…
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ICE is spending millions on ads to recruit new agents
The Trump administration is spending millions on advertisements aimed at recruiting new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.…
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How philosophy can help with burnout
One of Michael’s friends told him recently, “I’m not burned out; I’m just feeling empty.” She shows up, meets deadlines, and manages to…
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Thai central bank is 'taking action' on baht, worried by rapid rise
Thailand’s central bank has taken action to tackle the appreciation of the baht, governor Vitai Ratanakorn said on Tuesday (Dec 16). It is…
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Kering Sells 60% Stake in Fifth Avenue Property
Continuing to shed real estate assets to raise cash and reduce its debt, Kering announced a joint venture agreement with private equity…
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UK and South Korea strike trade deal
Emer Moreau,business reporterand Jonathan Josephs,business correspondent The UK and South Korea have finalised a trade deal which the…
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Rupee hits record low, pressured by persistent outflows and NDF maturities
The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low for the fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by dollar bids spurred by the likely…
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Jimmy Kimmel Slams Donald Trump as ‘Hateful and Vile’ For Saying Rob Reiner Had ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’: ‘That Corroded Brain Is in Charge of Our Lives’
Jimmy Kimmel slammed Donald Trump during his Monday night broadcast of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for saying Rob Reiner died “due to the anger…
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe charts a new course for autonomous vehicles
“Somehow, it didn’t leak.” When I caught up with Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe after the company’s “AI & Autonomy Day” keynote on…
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James Woods Tears Up Over ‘Infuriating’ Remarks About ‘Patriot’ Rob Reiner: ‘Because You Disagree With People, Doesn’t Mean You Have to Hate People’
James Woods, who has been vocally pro-Donald Trump, is speaking out against the “distasteful” comments made about Rob Reiner. Woods, who…