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I’m Donut ? and the Allure of the International Chain
I’m Donut ?, a Japanese bakery chain known for its viral popularity and its curiously punctuated name, opened earlier this year in a sleek…
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What’s your wabi-sabi?
A snaggle tooth. A gap in someone’s smile. A birthmark or mole. What do each of these facial features have in common? They all have…
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My Weekend With the Anti-Vaxxers
The last presentation of the morning was a tour of the anti-vaccine movement’s historical canon by physician Suzanne Humphries. This was,…
Business
Zillow just revised its home price forecast for 400-plus housing markets
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClubnewsletter. Zillow economists just…
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Ashes 2025: Glenn McGrath on Bazball and England's failings
For Australia to fight back and win the first Ashes Test as decisively as they did, you wonder what scars will be left on the England…
Culture
Trans Love Story ‘Lala & Poppy’ Filmmakers on Pioneering Film at International Film Festival of India
Kaizad Gustad has returned to filmmaking after more than a decade with “Lala & Poppy,” a pioneering love story centered on two transgender…
Culture
New Zealand Sweetens Film Incentives, Eyes India Co-Production Revival – WAVES Film Bazaar
The New Zealand Film Commission is mounting a push into the Indian market, unveiling enhanced incentive packages while seeking to…
Lifestyle
Suddenly, Corduroy Trousers Are Back—These are the 5 Shoe Trends They Look Chicest With
Throughout summer, autumn and spring, you’ll be hard-pressed to find me in anything other than jeans, but as soon as winter’s chill really…
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‘A Fox Under a Pink Moon’ Review: A Teenage Bride Documents Her Escape from Iran in Expressive IDFA Winner
Again and again, teenage Afghan refugee Soraya Akhalaghi refers to herself and her fellow displaced migrants as “playing a game.” Only…
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Rail fares to be frozen in England next year
Rail fares in England next year are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years, the government has announced. The freeze until March 2027…
Fashion
Every Scandi Fashion Person On My Feed Has Ditched Their Trainers For This Specific Boot Trend
When I think of Scandi style, my mind immediately goes to colourful bonnets, voluminous skirts and chunky trainers—a uniform of playful…
Business
Beyond property development: Far East Orchard leans on student accommodation for recurring income
When real estate veteran Alan Tang took over as group chief executive officer of Far East Orchard (FEOR) on Jan 1, 2020, few could have…
Business
When AIs become consumers
As best I can tell, the über-wealthy believe the world as we know it is ending, that there won’t be enough to go around, and that this…
Business
Beyond hospitality: Far East Orchard leans on student accommodation for recurring income
When real estate veteran Alan Tang took over as group chief executive officer of Far East Orchard (FEOR) on Jan 1, 2020, few could have…
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Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore
An Australian man who jumped over a barricade and grabbed Hollywood star Ariana Grande has been deported and banned from Singapore.…
Culture
James Bond Producer Barbara Broccoli to Produce ‘Othello’ Film With David Oyelowo, Rachel Brosnahan, Cynthia Erivo Shot in Doha
‘James Bond‘ franchise producer Barbara Broccoli’s Eon Productions and Qatar’s newly launched Film Committee are jointly producing a film…
Lifestyle
TikTok Persuaded Me to Buy Fleece-Lined Leggings—Here Are 5 Ways I’m Styling Them This Winter
Every so often, during a social-media scroll, you stumble across a viral trend that makes you stop in your tracks and contemplate whether…
Business
World-beating stock rally creates new headaches in South Korean market
Up 61% so far in 2025, Kospi is on track to post their strongest gains in a quarter century The words ‘Kospi 4,000’ have been glowing in…
Business
JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley client data may be exposed by vendor’s hack: report
SitusAMC sys the affected data included corporate information tied to some clients’ dealings with the company Client data for JPMorgan…
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Singapore’s equity market push could spark re-rating for small- and mid-caps: fund managers
Many companies in this segment historically have depressed valuations despite having attractive fundamentals Singapore’s 240 small- and…
Business
Making SGX small and mid-caps great again: MAS-appointed fund managers could lead charge
Many of 240 such stocks neglected despite robust fundamentals; nine funds named so far under S$5b scheme to energise local equity could…
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Making SGX small and mid-caps great again: MAS-appointed fund managers lead the charge
Many of 240 such stocks neglected despite robust fundamentals; nine funds named so far under S$5b scheme to energise local equity could…
Business
Making SGX small and mid-caps great again: MAS-appointed funds can lead the charge
Many of 240 such stocks neglected despite robust fundamentals; nine funds named so far under S$5b scheme to energise local equity could…
Fashion
Every Major Handbag Trend Fashion People Will Be Wearing Come Spring 2026
After seasons of quiet luxury and familiar formulas, something in the fashion air feels different— looser, livelier, a little more…