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Another Fiasco for Trump as His Pick to Run Pentagon Suddenly Implodes
First came Matt Gaetz. Now The Washington Post is reporting that Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, Fox News personality Pete…
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Singapore stocks fall after Wall Street sell-off; STI down 0.3%
SINGAPORE equities ended their three-day winning streak to finish Monday (Nov 18) lower, after a sell-off on Wall Street last Friday as…
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Social Security update: Checks of up to $4,873 to be paid out this week
Millions of Social Security recipients will be issued their monthly payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA)…
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Senegal's radical government claims 'large victory' in legislative polls
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted. It said the…
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China EV makers push self-driving as Tesla threat looms
AUTONOMOUS driving and artificial intelligence are the buzzwords at this week’s Guangzhou auto show – the last major gathering of Chinese…
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Malaysia govt rejects claim 'millions of Chinese' granted citizenship
Malaysia has only granted citizenship to 103 Chinese nationals in the past decade, contrary to misleading claims on social media that the…
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HSBC managers are competing to keep their jobs in CEO’s revamp
HSBC Holdings has asked hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in the firm’s newly formed corporate and institutional banking division…
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HSBC asks hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in bank revamp
HSBC Holdings has asked hundreds of managers to reapply for jobs in the firm’s newly formed corporate and institutional banking (CIB)…
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Crypto exchange OKX launches Singapore dollar funds transfer service for local customers
CRYPTOCURRENCY exchange OKX said on Monday (Nov 18) it would offer instant Singapore dollar-denominated deposits and withdrawals to…
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OK Lim sentenced to 17 years and 6 months in prison
LIM Oon Kuin has been sentenced to 17 years and six months imprisonment for three cheating and forgery charges by district judge Toh Han…
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un calls on military to prepare for war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on his country's military to focus all efforts on completing war preparations, state news…
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Netflix Admits to 'Quality Issues' During Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Live Streaming but Calls Event a Success Despite Viewer Complaints
Netflix has taken note of the complaints and is vowing to make improvements. On Saturday, the streaming platform revealed that 60 million…
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California retains No. 1 ranking for international student enrollment as concerns grow over Trump
The number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities reached an all-time high last school year, with India…
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Israel Kills Hezbollah's Chief Spokesperson Hajj Mohammed Afif al-Nabulsi and Three Others in Airstrike on Building in Beirut
An Israeli airstrike has killed Hezbollah's chief spokesperson and three others in an attack on a building in Beirut. Hajj Mohammed Afif…
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NYT "Connections" November 18: Answers and clues for game #526
If you are starting your week with a game of Connections, you're not alone, as it's The New York Times' second-most-popular word game,…
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"Wordle" today #1,248 answer, clues and hints for Monday, November 18 game
Wordle has been a sensation for more than two years, continuing to challenge word puzzle enthusiasts daily. Developed by Josh Wardle, a…
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UOB payment services face intermittent issues on Monday morning
UOB credit and debit card payment services faced intermittent disruptions on Monday (Nov 18) morning. In a Facebook post, the lender said…
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UOB payment services restored after intermittent issues on Monday
UOB credit and debit card payment services have been fully restored after facing intermittent issues in the morning, said the lender in a…
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Trump Picks FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr To Lead the Agency
President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday his selection of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr to serve…
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Trump Demands Investigation After Top Iowa Pollster Ends Election Polling
President-elect Donald Trump is calling for an investigation into veteran Iowa pollster Ann Selzer following an announcement she was…
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Laphonza Butler reflects on her brief Senate career, the presidential race and her future
Political speculation about the future of Sen. Laphonza Butler — the short-term replacement appointed to the chamber after the death of…
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WWE 'Not Worried' About Netflix Issues During Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Fight
Professional wrestling fans were shocked when WWE announced that they would be moving Monday Night Raw from the USA Network to Netflix.…
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Singapore shares open flat on Monday
SINGAPORE stocks began Monday (Nov 18) trading in negative territory as markets abroad experienced losses over the weekend. As at 9.01 am,…
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Dodgers Have 'Edge' in Pursuit of $217 Million Four-Time All-Star
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Los Angeles Dodgers' $1 billion offseason last winter was a main driver toward winning the World…