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Trump Administration to Use Federal Lands for Affordable Housing
Follow live updates on the Trump administration. During his presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump pledged to quickly bring down prices…
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Malaysia's Petronas and Commonwealth LNG in talks for term supply
Petronas is in talks to buy at least one million metric tons per annum (mtpa) of LNG from Commonwealth LNG Malaysian state-owned oil and…
Culture
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as investors eye trade developments, earnings
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell at the open on Tuesday (Apr 29), while the Dow was flat as investors assessed a mixed bag of corporate…
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Coca-Cola results beat estimates on price hikes, demand surge
Coca-Cola on Tuesday (Apr 29) reported better-than-expected revenue and profit for the first quarter, as the beverage giant benefits from…
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Thrive Capital Creating Vehicle for Serial M&A
Thrive Capital has bet big on artificial intelligence, including emerging giants of the field like OpenAI and Databricks. Now the venture…
Business
German minister urges better readiness after unprecedented blackout
Acting German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on Tuesday called for critical infrastructure in the country to be better protected,…
Beauty
Artist Torkwase Dyson Offers a First Look at Her Exhibition Design for “Superfine”
When artist Torkwase Dyson was first invited to design the exhibition space for “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” The Metropolitan…
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Adidas Warns Sneakers Will Cost More in the U.S. as Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect
The German sportswear company Adidas said on Tuesday that the increase in tariffs would lead to higher prices for its sneakers and…
Business
France targets cheap Chinese goods with fee on packages
Asian, notably Chinese, online sellers send billions of small packages into the EU each year (JUSTIN SULLIVAN) France wants to start…
Fashion
Daisy Edgar-Jones wears black trousers and mary janes.
While black trousers are a wardrobe pillar akin to a great pair of jeans or a fresh white tee, making them look and feel exciting isn't…
Culture
Starhill Global Reit Q3 NPI inches up 0.5% to S$37.9 million
THE manager of Starhill Global real estate investment trust (Reit) posted a net property income (NPI) of S$37.9 million for Q3 FY2025…
Beauty
From André Leon Talley to Zora Neale Hurston: A “Superfine” Reading List
In recent years, the theme of the Costume Institute’s big spring exhibition—and, in turn, the Met Gala—has often had an establishing…
Culture
Hong Leong Finance sees over 300% growth in EV loans
Hong Leong Finance (HLF) announced that it has seen a more than 300 per cent increase in electric vehicle (EV) loans, from S$73 million in…
Culture
Sheng Siong Q1 net profit up 6.1% to S$38.5 million on stronger sales
Supermarket operator Sheng Siong recorded a 6.1 per cent increase in net profit to S$38.5 million for the first quarter ended Mar 31, from…
Culture
IReit Global reports higher committed occupancy and stable leverage for Q1 2025
Committed occupancy is marginally higher due to new leases committed within the Spanish portfolio [Singapore] IReit Global reported 88.7…
Culture
GM pulls forecast due to tariffs as nervous consumers rush to buy
General Motors has pulled its annual forecast, reflecting the uncertain effects of US President Donald Trump’s global trade war, even as…
Business
Moscow blacklists environmentalist Slivyak as 'foreign agent'
Russia's Ministry of Justice has declared well-known environmentalist Vladimir Slivyak to be a foreign agent, Slivyak revealed in a press…
Lifestyle
My Go-To Breakfast Casserole
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks, and the onion. Drain the excess grease, then add the…
Business
Spain and Portugal power cut: experts rule out cyber-attack
Experts investigating the largest power cut in recent European history, which plunged cities in Spain and Portugal into darkness on Monday…
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G.M. Withdraws Profit Forecast as Trump Tariffs Take a Toll
General Motors is abandoning a previous forecast for solid profit growth this year as a result of the uncertainty created by President…
Culture
Wilmar reports higher earnings for Q1 2025 on better performance from business segments and associates
[Singapore] Wilmar reported a 13.5 per cent increase in earnings for Q1 2025 to US$343.9 million from US$302.9 million in Q1 2024 in a…
Beauty
Butter Nails Are Spring’s Most-Requested Manicure—Again
Trend alert—say hello to butter nails. Forget the sheer pinks, delicate nudes, and other neutral tones you’re used to, it’s time to throw…
World
How “The Great Gatsby” Took Over High School
In the spring of 1940, F. Scott Fitzgerald was worried about “The Great Gatsby.” It had been fifteen years since the novel was published,…
Style
Why Even Try if You Have A.I.?
A couple of years ago, my wife bought my then four-year-old son a supercool set of wooden ramps, which could be combined with our…