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Ikea bets on online growth in China with JD.com launch
Swedish budget furniture retailer Ikea opened a digital store on Chinese ecommerce platform JD.com on Friday (Aug 8), as it expands its…
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Politics
On Epstein, Even MAGA World Can Smell That Trump Is Hiding Something
Acosta has been a hot topic ever since Comer announced his subpoena targets and Acosta’s name didn’t appear on that list. So where is he,…
Business
US: Wall Street opens higher as Fed shake-up stokes dovish bets
Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday (Aug 8) as US President Donald Trump’s temporary pick for a Federal Reserve governor post…
Politics
Trump Tells Purple Heart Recipients Life Wasn’t So Easy for Him Either
The New York Timesreported Wednesday that Cuomo “spoke about the race directly” with the president in recent weeks. Though it’s not clear…
News
Palestinian Hunger Must Have a Place in Israeli Protest
Standing on the square, I agreed with all that was said about the hostages, the anguish of their families, and the government that seems…
Politics
Trump Jr. Posts Deranged Photo of His Dad Throwing a Sex Toy at Women
The New York Timesreported Wednesday that Cuomo “spoke about the race directly” with the president in recent weeks. Though it’s not clear…
News
Why Direct-to-Consumer Only Brands Are Setting Themselves Up for Failure
The ecommerce landscape is constantly shifting, and there’s a concerning trend among new brands. While many industry voices continue to…
Business
QAF H1 net profit drops by 69% to S$3.9 million
QAF posted a drop of 69 per cent in its net profit to S$3.9 million for the half-year of FY2025 ended June, impacted by a marginal dip in…
Business
IPO for Centurion’s new Reit at ‘very advanced’ stage, launch likely in September
If all goes well, Centurion Corp may launch the initial public offering (IPO) of its new real estate investment trust (Reit) as soon as…
Business
UOB-Kay Hian posts 12.9% lower net profit for H1
Earnings per share for the half-year fell to S$0.106, from S$0.1264 in the year-ago period UOB-KAY Hian posted a 12.9 per cent…
Politics
“Indoctrination”? We Call It “Education.”
It is not unusual for American presidents to have an interest in history. In some cases, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and…
Politics
The Blue-State Hospitals Carrying Out Trump’s Anti-Trans Agenda
Still, as trans kids and advocates had predicted and feared, certain health care providers began complying with Trump’s order in advance.…
News
How RFK Jr.’s War on Junk Food Could Backfire on Vulnerable Americans
There are arguments that limiting access to ultraprocessed foods could be difficult for low-income households, as they need to have the…
News
Learning History Is a Righteous Form of Resistance
Dr. Joshua Allen Gilbert listened to his patient describe their sexual encounters with women. Gilbert thought highly of this patient, whom…
Politics
The Two Faces of American Greatness
However historians judge Donald Trump after he leaves the White House, we will have to give him credit for turning a slogan of eight…
Politics
China’s SMIC says Trump tariffs did not cause expected ‘hard landing’
China’s top foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) said on Friday (Aug 8) US tariff policy had not led to a…
Business
Stocks to watch: UOB, SGX, Genting, Sembcorp, Singapore Land, Riverstone, Daiwa, BHG Retail
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 8): UOB: Trade loans are expected…
Politics
Trump Suffers Major Legal Blow on His Beloved “Alligator Alcatraz”
The New York Timesreported Wednesday that Cuomo “spoke about the race directly” with the president in recent weeks. Though it’s not clear…
Politics
Scott Bessent Finally Admits the Truth About Trump’s Tariff Costs
The New York Timesreported Wednesday that Cuomo “spoke about the race directly” with the president in recent weeks. Though it’s not clear…
Politics
MTG Under Serious Fire From Surprising Group
The New York Timesreported Wednesday that Cuomo “spoke about the race directly” with the president in recent weeks. Though it’s not clear…
Politics
Republican Woman Running for Office Thinks Women Shouldn’t Hold Office
This Republican woman running for office thinks women shouldn’t run for office. Mylie Biggs, the daughter of Trump-loving Representative…
Politics
Netanyahu Says Trump Has Greenlit Diabolical Plan for Gaza
The New York Timesreported Wednesday that Cuomo “spoke about the race directly” with the president in recent weeks. Though it’s not clear…
Politics
Trump Wants Every School’s Admissions Data. Imagine What Comes Next.
The New York Timesreported Wednesday that Cuomo “spoke about the race directly” with the president in recent weeks. Though it’s not clear…
Politics
Kash Patel Ousts FBI Official Who Fought Off Previous Loyalty Purges
Nothing is more important in Donald Trump’s second administration than subservience and loyalty. FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the…