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Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Jump in July Ahead of 39 Percent Tariff
PARIS – While Switzerland is still reeling from the 39 percent tariff announced by the U.S. on July 31, July figures show Swiss…
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US: Wall St subdued at open on mixed retail earnings ahead of Fed meet
Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Aug 20) as investors assessed uneven earnings from retailers such as…
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Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City offensive
The Israeli military says it is calling up about 60,000 reservists ahead of a planned ground offensive to capture and occupy all of Gaza…
Business
Baidu’s revenue dips ahead of intensifying Chinese AI contest
Baidu’s revenue fell, hurt by an economic downturn that’s capping its ability to fight bigger rivals in AI and make inroads in new growth…
Culture
Tom Brady Puts Super Bowl Rings on Display at ‘Hall of Excellence’ in Vegas, Ahead of New NFL Season
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STI rises 0.7% ahead of US Fed’s meeting
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 269 to 217, with 2.1 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion changing hands Singapore stocks…
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Oil prices edge higher ahead of Trump-Zelensky meeting
Oil prices edged up on Monday as investors awaited talks between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart after an…
Culture
Paolo Sorrentino Opens Up About How ‘Movies Saved My Sad Life’ Ahead of Venice Premiere of ‘La Grazia’
Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino (“The Great Beauty”) is readying the world premiere of his latest film, “La Grazia,” which…
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Retail sales rise in July as shoppers rush to spend ahead of tariffs
Shoppers spent at a healthy pace in July, particularly at the nation’s auto dealerships, even as President Donald Trump‘s tariffs start to…
Celebrity
AGC Closing a Raft of International Distribution Deals on ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman,’ Starring Jennifer Lopez, Ahead of Locarno International Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
LOCARNO, Switzerland — AGC International is closing a slew of major distribution deals in key markets worldwide on ‘Kiss of the Spider…
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Singapore shares extend losses ahead of Trump-Putin peace talks; STI down 0.6%
Local equities finished Friday (Aug 15) lower, extending a two-day losing streak, as markets awaited peace talks between US President…
Lifestyle
Lacoste Unveils Exclusive Activations in New York City Ahead of U.S. Open
Lacoste is getting into the swing of the U.S. Open. The French brand will be introducing a series of activations that engage its top…
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Trump-Putin meeting: European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Ukraine summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets…
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President Trump, European leaders shape goals on call ahead of summit with Putin
European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, huddled with President Trump on a video conference meeting Wednesday…
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Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
Laura Gozzi & Paulin Kola BBC News Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is joining European leaders in talks aimed at increasing…
Business
Japan’s bond market risks back in focus ahead of five-year sale
Japan will auction five-year government bonds on Wednesday (Aug 13) against the backdrop of renewed concerns over poor liquidity and…
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Putin reaffirms friendship with North Korea ahead of Trump talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his "friendship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, ahead of his talks with Donald…
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White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday
The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country's 250th birthday with a…
Business
EV sales are surging ahead of tax credits ending. What to know if you’re one of the buyers swarming dealerships now
The clock is ticking on tax credits for electric vehicles—and that’s pushing a lot of people who were debating whether or not to get one…
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Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit
US Vice-President JD Vance and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy are hosting a meeting of senior security officials near London to discuss…
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Hidden shock ahead for the housing market: Immigration boom-bust
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Between summer 2021…
Culture
Alief Boards Campbell X Helmed ‘Low Rider’ Ahead of Edinburgh World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
U.K.-French sales-production outfit Alief has boarded world sales rights to “Low Rider,” the sophomore narrative feature from “Stud Life”…
Celebrity
‘Pretenders’’ Vallo Toomla Tempts Italian, Finnish, Lithuanian Partners with Estonian Sci-Fi Romance ‘Beatrice’ Ahead of Haugesund (EXCLUSIVE)
Estonia’s Vallo Toomla – whose debut “Pretenders,” penned by “Compartment No 9”’s Andris Feldmanis and Livia Ulman, wooed reviewers when…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Prada Group Names Christopher Bugg Chief Communication Officer Ahead of Versace Acquisition Completion
MILAN — The Prada Group will reveal Wednesday it has promoted Christopher Bugg to chief communication officer. This is a new role at the…