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North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration
Energy services firm Petrofac has filed for administration. The company, which employs about 2,000 people in Scotland, said its North Sea…
As Fed prepares to cut rates this week, all eyes are on outcome of Trump-Xi meeting in Seoul
The prospect of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing has raised hopes of prices of goods coming down ahead of the holiday season…
Why Immanuel Kant Still Has More to Teach Us
That may not exactly sound like a call to arms, but the title of an expert and engaging new introduction to the philosopher encourages us…
The Cases That Could Unleash Trump’s War on Blue Cities
California asked the Ninth Circuit to review the panel’s decision in an en banc hearing, meaning that the entire appellate court would…
Victoria Tentler-Krylov’s “Racing Through Fall”
New York’s sprawling parks can be both a respite from, and an amplification of, the rhythms of the city. For the cover of the November 3,…
The 21 Republicans Who Flouted Their Voters’ Wishes on Clean Energy
I was curious how these representatives would justify their votes, so I asked them. Only one member, Don Bacon of Nebraska, got back to…
Jamar Roberts’s Second Act
Jamar Roberts is the choreographer of the moment. His dances are in demand, with commissions from ballet and modern-dance companies across…
How Monsters Went from Menacing to Misunderstood
With the Enlightenment, monsters were brought under the lamp of reason. The Hydra, the unicorn, mermaids—careful observers exposed them as…
Veteran Film Sales Executive Thorsten Ritter to Leave Beta Cinema After 13 Years
Veteran film sales executive Thorsten Ritter is to leave Beta Cinema after more than 13 years as executive vice president acquisitions,…
Singapore stocks track regional gains on Monday; STI up 0.4%
Local stocks ended higher on Monday (Oct 27), tracking gains in the region. The benchmark Straits Times Index rose 0.4 per cent or 18.09…
Argentina elections: Javier Milei and his 'chainsaw' austerity win big
Ione WellsSouth America correspondent Argentina's president Javier Milei has led his party to a landslide victory in Sunday's midterm…
How Hanna Andersson’s resale site is boosting its business
In 1995, the kids’ brand Hanna Andersson debuted matching family pajamas, kick-starting a trend. Three decades later, it’s become a…
Trump Nixing of Dem State Disaster Aid Backfires, Screwing MAGA Voters
In recent days, President Trump has approved federal disaster aid for the red states of Nebraska, North Dakota, Missouri and Alaska while…
iX Biopharma shares jump 35% on potential US, Australia listing plans
Shares of Singapore-based speciality pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company iX Biopharma jumped 35.1 per cent to S$0.127 on Monday (Oct…
How AI could widen the global economic divide—and why all business leaders should care
Over the last five years, artificial intelligence has shifted from a fringe interest to one of the most important drivers of global…
Les Deux Expands in Europe and U.S. With Paris Flagship and New York Distribution Hub
PARIS — Les Deux, the Danish menswear brand with the French name, has planted its flag in the Marais. It’s the brand’s first flagship…
Jonas Åkerlund to Direct Björn Borg’s Bestselling Memoir Adaptation for Banijay Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
“Heartbeats,” the bestselling memoir of tennis legend Björn Borg, is set for a stylish adaptation with popular Swedish director Jonas…
Jurong Island’s ‘balancing act’: Going green while sustaining jobs and growth
The petrochemical hub’s transition comes amid the oil down-cycle and a looming carbon tax hike As Singapore’s Jurong Island embarks on a…
Michael D Higgins spends night in hospital for treatment
Irish President Michael D Higgins has spent the night in hospital to have a localised infection examined. President Higgins travelled to…
Banks not told of power plant when they gave in-principle loan commitment to Tuaspring project: witness
Consortium sends18 questions to company upon finding out about the higher-risk power plant The consortium of banks which considered…
Banks not told of power plant when they gave in-principle loan commitment to Hyflux’s Tuaspring project: witness
Consortium sends18 questions to company upon finding out about the higher-risk power plant The consortium of banks which considered…
India and China resume direct flights after 5 years
Direct flights between India and China have resumed as relations between the countries appear to be thawing. IndiGo flight 6E 1703 from…
Eurozone to get hard data on tariff damage as ECB sets rates
Analysts expect the bloc to maintain the minimal 0.1% expansion it managed in the three months to June Europe will get a rigorous economic…