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August Sander’s Enormous Attempt to Capture a Lost World
Still, objectivity is never really objective, and the camera’s putatively clinical perspective had long been used by eugenicists to peddle…
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PIDG, August Energy look to fill gap for ‘patient capital’ in South-east Asian clean energy
Their US$30 million joint venture will focus on Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG)…
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August Global Partners raises US$150 million in final close of Healthcare fund
The fund seeks opportunities in healthtech, advanced manufacturing, digital health and precision medicine Fund manager August Global…
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Job openings barely climb in August as the job market stays in an awkward place
U.S. job openings were essentially unchanged million last month amid economic uncertainty arising from President Donald Trump’s trade…
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Fed’s favored inflation gauge climbs slightly in August
The Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge accelerated slightly in August from a year earlier. The Commerce Department reported Friday…
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Illegal border crossings ticked up in August, still near record lows
The number of illegal immigrants detected crossing the southern border rose in August, though the numbers are still far below any month…
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Government borrowing hits highest August level for five years
Charlotte EdwardsBusiness reporter UK government borrowing in August hit the highest level for the month in five years, latest figures…
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Swiss Watch Exports Slump Globally in August
PARIS — Swiss watch exports cooled significantly in August. Shipments of wristwatches fell 16.4 percent, reaching 1.57 billion Swiss…
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SIA Group’s passenger traffic up 5.4% in August
Passenger traffic is at 13.6 billion for the month, compared with 12.9 billion in the corresponding period last year Passenger traffic for…
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Global EV sales growth slows to 15% in August, research firm says
GLOBAL sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15 per cent in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since…
Business
Producer inflation falls in August, pointing to softening demand
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in August amid a compression in trade services margins and mild increase in the cost of goods,…
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China derivatives fuel 36% surge in SGX trading volume to 31.8 billion units in August
Value traded up 17% to S$33 billion; SGX cites global institutions tapping into China-access derivatives to manage risk across multiple…
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China’s export growth slows in August with shipments to U.S. down 33%
China’s exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the country’s customs agency said Monday. Exports reached…
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August jobs report: hiring stalls with unemployment up to 4.3%
U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool under uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s…
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Jobless claims rise and private employers slow down hiring in August
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, while hiring by private…
Business
Airbus faces sprint to hit target after about 60 deliveries in August
Airbus needs to deliver planes at a record pace to reach its annual target after delivering about 60 aircraft in August, industry sources…
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Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" of tax and…
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Goodbye, August
At every age, I’ve tried to squeeze more and more out of Augusts that somehow seem to pass in a few flashes rather than languid weeks.…
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Daily Horoscope for August 29, 2025: An Overview for All Zodiac Signs
Aries: Unleashing Your Inner Fire Your day opens with a boost of enthusiasm and inventive energy. Bold moves in your projects could lead…
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Australian shares post best August in 16 years as earnings season ends
The Australian benchmark notched its best August performance in sixteen years on Friday (Aug 29) as the corporate earnings season wrapped…
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Consumer confidence fell in August as worries over job market, tariffs grew
Americans’ view of the U.S. economy declined modestly in August as anxiety over a weakening job market grew for the eighth straight month.…
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It’s only August but Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back
Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. The seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks menus in the U.S. and…
Business
Buffett effect still holds as UnitedHealth soars through August
The Warren Buffett effect is proving true once again, spurring UnitedHealth Group’s reversal this month and giving the Dow Jones…
Business
China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged in August, matching forecast
China kept benchmark lending rates in August unchanged for the third consecutive month on Wednesday (Aug 20), in line with market…