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A Ray of Hope Amid the Climate Information War
Climate advocates “worry they are losing the information war,” The New York Times reported this week. Climate disinformation is pervasive,…
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No, Progressives Don’t Want “Purity.” They Just Want Some Courage.
Complicated? Was that 2019-speak for something like “hopping with billionaires who must not be taxed”? If by “complicated” Obama had meant…
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The Blacklisted Pentagon Press Is Taking Pete Hegseth to Court
At the crux of the lawsuit is that the Pentagon is engaging in viewpoint discrimination, which is generally forbidden by the First…
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Author Lidia Yuknavitch on Having Her Memoir Adapted By Kristen Stewart
Lidia Yuknavitch: It’s pretty mind-blowing. I don’t really think of it the way that maybe other people do; I think Kristen made her own…
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Eurovision 2026 crisis: Israel kept in - Who’s out and what next?
Israel has been given the go-ahead to compete in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, amid calls for the country’s exclusion due to the…
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Why Somali migrants may still aim for U.S. despite travel restrictions
Somali migrant Mohamed Abdi Awale endured horrors on an ill-fated journey across Africa to seek a better life in the West - but he's…
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Singapore shares dip; STI down 0.1% on cautious sentiment
Both Straits Times Index (STI) and the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index finished lower on Friday (Dec 5), as concerns on the US economy…
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China's three major airlines extend refunds and Japan flight changes to March 2026
Three major Chinese airlines will offer refunds and charge-free changes to Japan-related flights until March 28 next year, state-owned…
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6.3 million people work for low wages in Germany
A total of 6.3 million people in Germany worked for low wages at the point of calculation this year, earning a maximum hourly wage of…
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Nvidia partner Hon Hai’s sales soar in sign AI demand persists
Hon Hai Precision Industry’s revenue rose 26 per cent in November, suggesting demand for Nvidia servers remains strong during an AI…
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Temasek-backed Fullerton pares China hedge fund operations, workforce: source
Fullerton Fund Management, backed by Temasek, has sharply scaled back its China private fund operations after years of struggling to build…
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Asia’s strong equity deals pipeline to be tested by AI bubble concerns in 2026
A strong pipeline of high-profile IPOs by companies in China and India looking to tap into a move by investors to diversify bets will…
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I Tried a Fragrance Essence, and People Can't Stop Commenting on How "Clean and Crisp" I Smell
Clean. Crisp. Airy. Effortless. If you seek out those buzzwords when selecting a new signature scent, I highly recommend investing in a…
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Tech, S-Reits among 30 most traded non-STI stocks in H2 to date
Tech stocks and Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) are among the 30 most traded stocks outside the blue-chip Straits Times…
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German factory orders jump on 87% surge in big transport items
Demand increased 1.5% from the previous month, which was revised significantly higher to show a 2% gain German factory orders surged in…
Fashion
If You Want to Look Elegant This Festive Season, Wear This Blouse With Jeans and Trousers
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt in my years working in fashion, it’s that looking expensive and elegant really does come down to the…
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10 Winter 2026 Wardrobe Staples to Gift to Yourself This December
Welcome to 10 Things to Buy, a monthly shopping list that helps you shop smarter by focusing on the 10 key items to add to your cart that…
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*Not* Black—6 Legging Color Trends Everyone Everywhere Will Be Wearing in 2026
There's nothing at all wrong with black leggings. They're the classic choice for a reason—they really do work with everything. But what…
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No One Has a Chicer Nightstand Than a Beauty Editor—Here's a Tour of Our Bedtime Beauty Fixations
We beauty editors spend all day immersed in, well, beauty. We test products, write articles, meet with experts, and attend beauty-centric…
Fashion
This Is What Gifts Celebrities Are Secretly Hoping For This Season
Every December, I find myself playing amateur Santa—except this year instead of shopping for my own circle of friends and family, I’ve…
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These Are the Grown-Up, Polished Alternative to Leggings That Are Peak Fashion Girl
Slowly but surely, slimmer pant silhouettes are creeping their way back into the fashion zeitgeist. The latest trend? Cigarette pants.…
Fashion
31 Elegant Zara Winter Finds That Suit Both My Budget and My Taste
Winter shopping is the only thing on my mind these days, but my taste and bank account just don't match. Lately, shopping looks more like…
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Fashionable and Affordable French Winter Outfits
There is a reason so many of the phrases we use come from French, especially when referring to outfits. Their looks are chic, they have an…
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These Are the Ultimate Luxury Gifts for Anyone With Exceptional Taste
Gift-giving season is upon us, and if you are hunting down the perfect present ideas, we’re highlighting the standout finds that deserve…