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Asian markets stumble as traders struggle to hold Fed cut rally
Bets on a US reduction on Wednesday have surged to around 90% in the past two weeks Asian markets struggled to maintain their early…
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U.S. Special Operations commander to brief Congressional leadership
The commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command is set to meet with Congressional oversight committee leadership on Thursday as…
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Tree branches to fleece jackets: Chemicals plant in Germany bets on biomass
Staring at a pile of freshly cut beechwood, forestry manager Johannes Brodowski wonders if he is looking at the future of Germany's…
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Ship rates spiking 467% marks upended trade across commodities
Freight rates have eased slightly from a peak at the end of November, but elevated costs are reverberating across the shipping market…
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China floods the world with gasoline cars it can’t sell at home
China’s gasoline-vehicle exports alone – not including EVs and plug-in hybrids – made it the world’s largest auto-exporting nation by…
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Paramount hikes Warner Bros breakup fee to US$5 billion
Paramount Skydance more than doubled the proposed breakup fee in its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery to US$5 billion, according to…
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Race for talent is on as bankers brace for IPO boom in Vietnam
Vietnam’s potential upgrade to emerging-market status by FTSE Russell in September has investment banks bulking up staff in anticipation…
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Thailand lifts ban on afternoon alcohol sales in time for year-end holiday festivities
Thailand on Wednesday lifted a 53-year-old ban on the afternoon retail sale of alcoholic drinks, a move expected to help boost year-end…
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Gold holds steady after weak US jobs data reinforce rate-cut bets
Gold prices held steady above the US$4,200 mark on Thursday (Dec 4), buoyed by weak private payrolls data that reinforced expectations of…
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M&A boom fuels record decline in Japan’s listed companies
The country is mirroring the decline in listings in developed markets that has been going on for decades Japan has nearly as many listed…
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Goldman, BlackRock rush to fill wealth-advice void in Australia
As governments everywhere struggle with ageing populations and ballooning deficits, the country’s superannuation system stands out as a…
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Farmers block Mexico's Congress with tractors in protest against new national water law proposal
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Dozens of farmers drove their tractors in a caravan to Mexico City and blocked an entrance to Mexico’s Congress on…
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Eurovision faces crucial decision over Israel
The Eurovision Song Contest faces a battle for its future at a "watershed" meeting in Geneva on Thursday. Organisers and participating…
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Polar plunge expected for KELOLAND this week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — More arctic air is looking to move into KELOLAND Wednesday. Meteorologist Jaelyn Borresen has the details on…
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Tracy Anderson, Glass Mountain Valley, and *These* Black Sneakers—Meet the
In the wellness world, the Tracy Anderson Method and Mountain Valley water have long been symbols of status, generally priced higher than…
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It's Official: This Is the Best 2026 Color Trend to Wear With Navy
If you're impatient like me, you likely agree that color trends are the best trends. Unlike many of the other trends that went down the…
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Nvidia’s Huang unsure whether China would accept its H200 chips
Allowing H200 sales to the Asian nation would mark a significant win for the world’s most valuable company Nvidia chief executive officer…
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Mexican President Sheinbaum's legal adviser is selected as the new attorney general
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s Senate on Wednesday selected Ernestina Godoy, a longtime legal adviser to President Claudia Sheinbaum, as the…
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'I am not garbage': President Trump's contempt shocks the country's largest Somali community
Even for a president who has long made clear he's no fan of Somalia, the latest round of White House contempt was a shock Wednesday in the…
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A California Republican faces long odds after redistricting. Will he seek a safer seat in Texas?
The redrawing of California's congressional map to boost Democrats' chances has left Republicans scrambling for political survival. Some…
Beauty
Heirlome Pre-Fall 2026 Collection
It’s been a rollercoaster year for Heirlome’s Stephanie Suberville, who last month was named a runner-up of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund.…
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Singapore’s SGX mulls bid for Cboe Australia, AFR reports
Australia’s financial regulator is working closely with the parent company to find a suitable buyer Singapore’s stock exchange is…
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Democrats refusing to negotiate on Obamacare subsidies
Democrats, believing they have the political upper hand on a health care cliff they created, are rebuffing GOP alternatives to extending…
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It’s Ornamental: Holiday Fanatics Share Their Elaborate Stashes of Seasonal Decor
My well-documented obsession with holiday decor has led me down a number of strange online rabbit holes over the years. These include the…