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James Franklin and Marcus Freeman recognize the historic nature of their CFP semifinal
James Franklin of Penn State and Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame already have broken ground as the first Black head coaches to lead teams to…
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Straits Trading Company expects to raise up to S$10 million through digital commercial paper
THE Straits Trading Company on Monday (Jan 6) launched the second series of its three-month commercial paper in digital securities on…
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Column: Biden's legacy, like Jimmy Carter's, is complex — and it's in Donald Trump's hands now
WASHINGTON — By the standard President Biden set himself, the core purpose he proclaimed when he ran in 2020, it is impossible to assess…
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Yukio Mishima’s Death Cult
I once owned a photograph of Yukio Mishima squatting in the snow, dressed in nothing but a skimpy white loincloth, brandishing a long…
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Roz Chast’s “Game Show”
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The Shadowy Millions Behind San Francisco’s “Moderate” Politics
Broadly speaking, those goals include more government power and greater law enforcement; this network and its sponsors often support…
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He Was a Genius for the Ages. Can We Give Him a Break?
Gottfried Leibniz was not the first philosopher to think that we live in the best of all possible worlds. He may have been the unluckiest,…
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Did a Best-Selling Romantasy Novelist Steal Another Writer’s Story?
In the autumn of 2010, Lynne Freeman, a family-law attorney and an unpublished author, put the final touches on her first novel, “Blue…
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Asia-Pacific loans set to recover in 2025 from three-year drop
ASIA-PACIFIC loan volume outside Japan is gearing up for a rebound in 2025 driven by merger and acquisition activity and favourable rates…
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Putin will "destroy" Europe without US help: Zelensky
If President-elect Donald Trump pulls the U.S. from NATO, Vladimir Putin could "destroy Europe," Volodymyr Zelensky has warned. In an…
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Melting snow, heavy rain lead Germany's Moselle river to overflow
Persistent heavy rain and melting snow due to milder temperatures caused Germany's Moselle river to overflow on Monday. The flood…
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Paxlovid Improved Long Covid Symptoms in Some Patients, Researchers Report
Can Paxlovid treat long Covid? A new report suggests it might help some patients, but which patients might benefit remains unclear. The…
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Trump’s Rage Over His Sentencing Suddenly Takes a Dark, Unnerving Turn
Over the weekend, Donald Trump unleashed an angry new rant over the news that his sentencing for his hush money conviction will proceed…
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Social Security update: Payments of up to $5,108 to go out this week
The first round of Social Security retirement benefits for 2025 will be paid this week. Social Security benefits form the bedrock of…
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OCBC says healthcare S-Reits offer defence amid slower rate cuts, names top picks
INVESTORS should consider buying healthcare Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) to strengthen their portfolios, an…
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Man pictured trying to touch politician's feet misidentified as India's former PM Singh
Following the death of India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh on December 26, 2024, a picture of a man bowing to touch the feet of…
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Chinese exchanges ask big fund managers to restrict stock selling: sources
CHINA’S main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to restrict stock selling at the start of the year, three sources familiar with…
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Japan's Nikkei slips more than 1% on 1st trading day of 2025 after year-end rally
Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped more than 1 per cent on the first trading day of 2025 on Monday (Jan 6) as investors sold stocks…
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Clip shows blaze at firecracker store in India before Diwali, not in Philippines before New Year
The Philippines' health department warned there had been an increase in fireworks-related injuries during the end-of-year holiday period,…
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Former NFL QB Throws Weight Behind Cam Ward For Titans With Top Pick
Share ✓ Link copied to clipboard! The Titans will have a big decision to make now that they officially possess the No. 1 overall pick in…
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Trina Solar sets world record for solar technology
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Trina Solar has set a new world record for the conversion efficiency of a certain type of solar module, the…
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Credit Suisse’s Ray Farris named Prudential’s first chief economist
CREDIT Suisse veteran Ray Farris has been appointed chief economist of Prudential’s asset management arm, Eastspring Investments, to drive…
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Nippon Steel could face growth challenges after US Steel purchase blocked: analysts
JAPAN’S Nippon Steel may need to look at a revamp of its growth strategy after US President Joe Biden blocked its proposed US$14.9 billion…
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Thai central bank says interest rate hold was robust policy amid uncertainty
THAILAND’S central bank said on Monday (Jan 6) that a decision to hold the key interest rate steady last month was a robust policy as the…