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Stephen Sondheim, Puzzle Maestro
Most of the book, though, is devoted to a “ludological biography” of the great man: a life in puzzle pieces, hitherto unassembled.…
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The Year in Trump Cashing In
On January 17, 2025, three days before Trump’s second Inauguration, he took another leap into the crypto world, releasing a new meme coin:…
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Inside Stephen Miller’s Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State
Now compare that with Miller’s twin claims that if you “import the Third World, you become the Third World,” and that electing Biden would…
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CSE Global bags three electrification contracts valued at US$124.6 million
Contracts are for the design and manufacture of power distribution centres, and the integration of electrical and control systems and…
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Leonard And Creative Director Georg Lux To Part Ways
PARIS — Leonard and creative director Georg Lux are parting ways after almost five years, the French brand said on Monday. Leonard said it…
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SIA Group’s passenger traffic up 2.6% in November
Singapore Airlines and Scoot carried 3.5 million passengers in total during the month, 6% higher than a year ago Singapore Airlines (SIA)…
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Interest in money market funds in Singapore falls 44% quarter on quarter to S$1.5 billion in Q3: Morningstar
Singaporean investor interest in money market funds waned in the third quarter of 2025, with net inflows of S$1.5 billion, down 44 per…
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Sacked staff accuse Grand Theft Auto maker of 'ruthless union-busting'
Hope WebbBBC Scotland reporter Former staff at the firm behind Grand Theft Auto have told the BBC that a "devastating" mass sacking took…
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‘Sundays,’ Director Alauda Ruiz de Azúa’s San Sebastián Best Film Winner, Closes Half the World With Early Sales for Le Pacte (EXCLUSIVE)
Alauda Ruiz de Azua’s “Sundays” (“Los Domingos”), the winner of the San Sebastián Film Festival’s Golden Shell for best film, has been…
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Singapore shares edge higher as regional markets end mixed; STI up 0.1%
The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index also gains 0.1%, rising 1.35 points to 1,435.99 Singapore stocks ended higher on Monday (Dec 15), even…
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If you want to be a better boss, science says stop serving feedback sandwiches
I was taught to use a so-called “feedback sandwich” to give constructive feedback: lead with a positive, share the negative, finish with a…
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Trump Tirades over Failing Economy Backfire as GOP Panics: “Disaster!”
President Donald Trump keeps ranting furiously that “affordability” is a Democratic scam. But suddenly he’s now promoting video of himself…
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Ganni Strengthens Leadership With Three New Executives
Ganni has tapped Prada executive Marcelo Noschese as president, Americas, one of three executive appointments as the Danish fashion house…
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Who were the Bondi beach shooting victims? What we know
At least 15 civilians have been confirmed dead in Sunday's shooting attack at Bondi beach. Many were attending an event to mark the first…
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Berta de Pablos-Barbier to Step Up as Pandora CEO Ahead of Schedule
PARIS — Pandora said Monday that Berta de Pablos-Barbier will take up the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1. Currently the chief…
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Raffles Education leads most active pack on SGX with 43 million shares traded; price jumps 24%
Counter hits peak of S$0.133 on Monday; volume is 4 times its average daily figure Raffles Education led the pack of actives on the…
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Raffles Education leads most active pack on SGX with 60.8 million shares traded; closes 23.4% higher
Counter hits peak of S$0.133 on Monday; volume is 4 times its average daily figure Raffles Education led the pack of actives on the…
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Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong tycoon found guilty in landmark national security case
Kelly Ng, Koey Lee,Hong Kongand Danny Vincent,Hong Kong Watch: What does the Jimmy Lai verdict mean for democracy in Hong Kong? Hong Kong…
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Rob Reiner Remembered: One of Hollywood’s Great Comic Voices Meets a Tragic End
It’s a sad day in Hollywood — an unthinkable, upsetting and all-around shocking day — when filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle…
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Asean Power Grid projects could attract more Chinese investor interest in 2026
Clean-power manufacturers from China have been expanding in Indonesia, could seize more opportunities with cross-border projects China’s…
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Roomba vacuum cleaner firm iRobot files for bankruptcy
The US firm behind the Roomba smart vacuum cleaner, iRobot, has filed for bankruptcy protection after facing competition from Chinese…
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Thai baht is too strong, impacting economy, finance minister says
Thailand’s baht is too strong and affecting its export-driven economy, the country’s finance minister said on Monday (Dec 15), as the…
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Dominatrix turns tech founder to combat revenge porn
Professional dominatrix Madelaine Thomas isn't your average tech founder. After the repeated humiliation of clients leaking her private…
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EXCLUSIVE: Paul Stuart’s U.S. Business Being Sold to Middle West Partners, Peerless Clothing
Paul Stuart is about to change hands. The venerable menswear retailer is expected to sign a deal Monday to be sold to Middle West…