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Microsoft-OpenAI partnership raises antitrust concerns, FTC says - The Business Times
MICROSOFT’S US$13 billion investment in OpenAI raises concerns that the tech giant could extend its dominance in cloud computing into the…
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A Vibe Shift at Davos
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s C.E.O., will soon be making his way to Washington, where the company is planning to host its first-ever…
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Dollar holds gains against yen, steadies ahead of Trump inauguration - The Business Times
THE dollar held gains against the yen on Friday (Jan 17), but ended the week lower after a six-week winning streak, as investors await…
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I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office
Daniel Werfel, the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, told the agency’s employees that he would end his term early and step…
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China used more coal power last year in blow to climate efforts
CHINA’S fossil fuel power plants increased generation to a record last year, as the boom in clean energy failed to keep pace with surging…
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Cash App Ordered to Pay $255 Million in Penalties Over Fraud
Cash App, the smartphone payments tool that allows instant money transfers and is popular with young people, has made billions in profits…
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BYD wants to win over South Korea with 31.5 million won electric car
CHINA’S BYD will launch three electric passenger cars in South Korea this year, with an aggressive pricing strategy that it hopes will win…
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Albania Gives Jared Kushner Hotel Project a Nod as Trump Returns
The government of Albania has given preliminary approval to a plan proposed by Jared Kushner, Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law, to build a…
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Defending Michigan’s Auto Industry, Whitmer Warns of Tariff Risks
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, a leading Democrat from a critical battleground state, on Wednesday subtly warned against…
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The Best Five Books I Read in 2024 - Southern Curls & Pearls
I haven’t done a book review in soooo long, but, trust me, I’ve still been reading up a storm! I actually bought my first Kindle this year…
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Goldman Sachs beats profit estimates; Wells Fargo benefits from dealmaking rebound
The investment bank’s shares rose 2.6% before the bell on Wednesday, while Wells Fargo’s profit was powered by a rebound in dealmaking…
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Mister C.E.O. Goes to Washington for the Trump Inauguration
Bezos, Zuckerberg and Coke at the inauguration Corporate America had already raced to donate big sums to Donald Trump’s record-breaking…
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GuocoLand bags S$1.2 billion in green loans
One of the two facilities is the group’s largest to date, and will be used to refinance its latest integrated mixed development GuocoLand…
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UK activist investor Palliser takes protest against Great Eastern takeover to MAS, SGX
UK activist investor Palliser Capital is looking to disrupt the takeover of insurer Great Eastern by majority shareholder OCBC, the…
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Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies Find
The number of Americans receiving psychotherapy increased by 30 percent during the pandemic, as virtual sessions replaced in-person…
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Cookies, Cocktails and Mushrooms on the Menu as Justices Hear Bank Fraud Case
In a lively Supreme Court argument on Tuesday that included references to cookies, cocktails and toxic mushrooms, the justices tried to…
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Singapore shares in the black at Wednesday’s open; STI up 0.2%
Singapore shares were in positive territory on Wednesday (Jan 15) at the open, as investors globally await key inflation data in the US…
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Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
Pete Hegseth, the military veteran who is President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary, took in nearly $6 million as a Fox…
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Ho Bee Land sparks bidding war for Australian property developer AVJennings at A$0.70 a share
REAL estate group Ho Bee Land has launched a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all shares it does not indirectly own in AVJennings…
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Cordlife’s operation licences renewed for one year
EMBATTLED cord-blood bank Cordlife’s cord blood banking service and human tissue banking service licences have been renewed by the…
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Breaking Down My Favorite Items from 2024 by Category - Fashion Jackson
If there's one thing I love and struggle to resist, its a handbag. This was the season of minimalist, easy, luxury bags. And while a few…
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China discusses sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk as one possible option
CHINESE officials are evaluating a potential option that involves Elon Musk acquiring the US operations of TikTok if the company fails to…
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How the NFL Moved the Vikings-Rams Playoff Game Away From the L.A. Fires
Matthew Giachelli got the call he anticipated on Thursday morning: The N.F.L. was moving the Rams’ playoff game to Arizona because of the…
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Oil Tycoon Harold Hamm Throwing an Inauguration Day Party
Harold G. Hamm, the billionaire oil and gas executive who helped bankroll Donald J. Trump’s campaign and stands to profit from his energy…