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Judge slams Supreme Court for 'disrespect' to Trump
A federal appeals court judge unloaded on his superiors at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying they bent over backwards to assist…
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Business
Temasek’s SeaTown to invest up to S$115 million in Singapore healthcare firm AddVita
SeaTown Holdings, an investment manager indirectly owned by Temasek, said on Wednesday (May 21) it is committing up to S$115 million in…
News
WhatsApp had no plans to vie with Facebook, co-founder says
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that his messaging company had no plans to build social networking features to compete with Facebook…
Politics
Gold gains on weaker dollar, US fiscal concerns
Gold prices rose on Wednesday (May 21) as the US dollar slipped to a two-week low and investors sought safety amid US fiscal uncertainty,…
Business
Monetary Authority of Singapore MD says US$ assets irreplaceable
Factors that the market are paying attention to include any prospect for slower growth and higher inflation in America as well as cues on…
Business
Stocks to watch: CapitaLand Investment, CDL, SingPost, SIA Engineering, Delfi, SLB, Dasin Retail Trust
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (May 21). CapitaLand Investment…
Business
Westpac to cut 1,500 jobs, simplify operations: report
The company says it regularly adjusts its workforce based on shifting investment priorities Westpac Banking Corp (Westpac) is planning to…
Politics
Resentment of ICE, backlash against its agents and mission rise alongside Democrats' condemnations
Democrats have ramped up their anti-ICE rhetoric, and some Americans seem to be taking their words to heart and taking matters into their…
Business
Tesla on track to launch robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by June end, Musk says
Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, chief executive Elon…
Culture
The Making of “Rust” Was a Tragedy. Its Final Form Is a Missed Opportunity
Some movies eventually become inseparable from the stories of their production. Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” and “Marnie” are now…
Politics
Senate passes 'no tax on tips' bill by unanimous consent, pushed by Nevada Democrat
The Senate on Tuesday stumbled into quiet passage of a bill to fulfill President Trump's campaign pledge of "no tax on tips." Source link
Business
Chanel profit tumbles as luxury industry downturn hits sales
Chanel profit plunged last year as the closely held company splurged on expanding its retail network and marketing to remain visible amid…
Politics
Trump Is Right to Lose Patience with the ‘SALT Caucus’
The state and local tax deduction is a bad policy, and the blue-state Republicans don’t have as much leverage as they think. Source link
Politics
U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan, attorneys say
The Trump administration appears to have begun deporting people from Myanmar and Vietnam to South Sudan despite a court order restricting…
Politics
U.S. business owners are confused about Venezuelan employees with temporary status
As a business owner in the largest Venezuelan community in the United States, Wilmer Escaray is stressed and in shock. He is unsure what…
Business
Europe: Shares close near nine-week high, powered by utility, telecom stocks
European stocks closed at near nine-week highs on Tuesday (May 20) with utilities and telecom firms leading gains, while some positive…
Politics
Missing the Inside Story on Biden Was Not the Media’s Primary Sin
Ignoring the outside story was. Source link
News
Musk will reduce political spending, committed to being Tesla CEO in 5 years’ time
Elon Musk said he plans to significantly cut political spending and is committed to staying on as Tesla’s CEO for another five years,…
Politics
Trump pressure fails to shore up House GOP support for his big agenda bill, negotiations drag on
President Trump's plea for House Republicans to pass his "big, beautiful bill" this week without protracted squabbling fell on deaf ears…
Politics
Reducing Pharmaceutical Prices Requires Competition, Not Price-Fixing
Cutting the red tape around biosimilars is one way that the administration can protect U.S. drug innovation and make medicine more…
News
Elon Musk will do a 'lot less' political spending in the future
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he is going to reduce his future spending on politics in the United States. Source link
News
The Dyspeptic Genius of <i>Dilbert</i>
Scott Adams turned the comics pages into a witty diatribe against Corporate America. Source link
Politics
Senate will try to block California vehicle standards that would phase out gas-powered cars
The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the…
Culture
Darren Aronofsky joins AI Hollywood push with Google deal
Director Darren Aronofsky has pushed artistic boundaries with movies including “Requiem for a Dream” and “Mother!” Now his production…