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How Red-State Republicans Thwart the Left-Wing Desires of Their Voters
Completely overturning a ballot measure passed by a substantial margin is fairly new and bold, but it’s part of a more recent trend in red…
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Greek island sees surge in migrant boat arrivals despite harsher detention policy
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece say more than 120 migrants were intercepted off the island of Crete early Monday, the latest…
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STI falls 1% after Trump-Putin meeting
Across the broader market, losers beat gainers 269 to 268 as 1.1 billion securities worth S$1.5 billion change hands Singapore shares fell…
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Trump’s Angry New “Dictator” Rant to Media Alarms Experts: “Wake Up!”
With President Trump’s crackdown intensifying in Washington, D.C., he lashed out angrily at the media for describing him as a “dictator.”…
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China stocks rally to decade-high on easing tariff tensions, fund rotation
China stocks closed at their highest level since 2015 on Monday (Aug 18), extending a months-long rally driven by easing trade tensions…
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Air Canada remains grounded as striking union defies order to get back to work
Air Canada’s fleet of hundreds of planes remained grounded on Monday (Aug 18) morning after striking flight attendants refused a…
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SGX-listed China carmaker Nio to make South-east Asia debut in Singapore
Mainboard-listed China electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio has taken a step closer to a South-east Asia debut with the appointment of…
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Foxconn and SoftBank to make data centre equipment in Ohio for Stargate project
Foxconn’s said on Monday (Aug 18) it plans to manufacture data centre equipment with Japan’s SoftBank at the Taiwanese firm’s former…
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At least 40 missing after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 40 people are missing after a boat capsized Sunday on a river in northwestern Nigeria, authorities said.…
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Geological report taken out of context to claim that new ocean has emerged in East Africa
Last May, a US magazine reported on a geological change taking place in Africa that could be very slowly splitting the continent apart. A…
Culture
Watchmaker Swatch apologises for ‘slanted eye’ ad after online backlash in China
The criticism over the advert is the latest setback for the watchmaker whose shares have fallen by more than half since early 2023 and now…
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Bank of Singapore launches alternative option to single-family offices for ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Its Family Office Catalyst allows for advantages traditionally associated with a single-family office, without the need to launch or…
Fashion
Fashion People Are Wearing These Fall Color Trends Instead of Black and White
Fall is always a fresh start in fashion. It's practically the unofficial New Year for editors, designers, and style insiders alike. As the…
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31 Fall Fashion and Beauty Picks I'm Prioritizing Over My Bills (Kidding… Kind Of)
Every September, I convince myself that my fall wardrobe is complete—until I see the new arrivals on some of my favorite websites and I…
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My Mom Has Never Shopped at Revolve But Is Interested—I Sent Her These Items to Consider
My mom has a list of go-to stores she turns to regularly for wardrobe staples. In fact, I already shared some of the latest pre-fall picks…
Fashion
Jeans, Flats, Jackets, and Sweaters—The Best of the Best In Each Category For Fall
I know we're all trying to squeeze the best from the last bits of summer left, so you'll have to pardon me for turning your attention…
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I Was a VIP Nordstrom Stylist—These Are the 8 Fall Items I'm Excited to Wear First This Season
Building a fall shopping list may be of utmost interest given that fall collections are starting to trickle into stores and September is…
Business
Russia is experimenting in Ukraine's robot war with uncrewed rocket launchers, hoverboards, and a box on wheels
Russia has increasingly been trialing new types of ground drones as Ukraine's robot war heats up. Designs include a "dronobus" for fiber…
Culture
More customer interest in floating-rate home loans amid Sora decline in Q2
The local banks have observed more customer interest in home loans on floating-rate packages, following a decline in the Singapore…
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JPMorgan Asset Management registers 8 more active ETFs in Singapore for local investors
JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced on Monday (Aug 18) the registration of eight active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Singapore,…
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JP Morgan Asset Management registers 8 more active ETFs in Singapore for local investors
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) announced on Monday (Aug 18) the registration of eight active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in…
Fashion
Spotted: The Simple Way Fashionable People Are Styling Their Bobs Right Now
It's no secret by now that the bob hairstyle is one of the biggest hair trends of the season. Whether you're going for a blunt bob, a…
Culture
Dongfeng Motor to sell 50% stake in joint venture with Honda
The plan to divest the business highlights how cut-throat the Chinese market has become in its fast-paced shift to electric vehicles…
Business
Ethiopian migrants face kidnappings and death, leaving behind heartbroken families
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — When 19-year-old Nigus Yosef told his parents he was going to leave home in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and try…