Politics
DBS, OCBC and UOB’s recent rally a remarkable recovery, but are the risks fully priced in?
Shares of DBS, OCBC and UOB have rebounded since the announcement of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on Apr 2 sent…
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Politics
Trump warns that a tax hike on the wealthiest Americans would drive them out of the country
President Trump said a tax on millionaires would be "disruptive" and drive them from the United States Source link
Business
Europe: Shares at near three-week highs as US-China trade tiff appears to ease
European shares climbed to a near three-week high on Wednesday (Apr 23), boosted by strong earnings from Europe’s largest software maker…
Politics
Feds left billions in tainted pandemic loans in the hands of potential fraudsters
The Small Business Administration forgave $4.6 billion in pandemic loans to people on its naughty list, the agency's inspector general…
News
IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups' tax-exempt status roil agency
The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. Source link
News
Palestinian student remains detained in Vermont with a hearing set for next week
A large crowd of supporters and advocates gathered outside a Vermont courthouse Wednesday to support a Palestinian man who led protests…
News
International students stripped of legal status in the U.S. are piling up wins in court
Anjan Roy was studying with friends at Missouri State University when he got an email that turned his world upside down. His legal status…
Politics
Two major law firms urge judges to permanently block Trump's executive orders
Two major law firms asked separate judges Wednesday to permanently block President Donald Trump's executive orders that were meant to…
Politics
Trump slams Zelenskyy for keeping the 'killing field' going in Ukraine
President Trump ripped into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for saying Ukraine will not accept a deal that has Russia keeping…
News
Veterans Affairs asks employees to report 'anti-Christian bias' for investigation by new task force
The Department of Veterans Affairs is establishing a task force to investigate employee reports of alleged anti-Christian bias among their…
News
Bessent, Trump talk up trade deal with China, cheering markets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said the U.S. and China can reach a "big deal" if Beijing is serious about rebalancing its…
Culture
Warner Bros. Discovery's Max joins the password-sharing crackdown
The password sharing crackdown has come for Max users. On Tuesday, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service said it is…
News
Abrego Garcia Not Part of El Salvador’s Agreement to Detain TdA Gang Members
The administration thus contends that it is not in violation of the Supreme Court’s April 7 decision. Source link
Business
US: Wall Street jumps at open as Trump says he has no plans to fire Powell
Wall Street’s main indexes rallied at the open on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump dialled back on his threats to fire Federal…
Business
PropNex Realty faces second lawsuit over 99-1 deals
A PropNex unit – together with its salesperson and a law firm – has been sued by an Indonesian couple claiming about S$850,000 over a…
Politics
Hapag-Lloyd says 30% of China’s US bound shipments have been cancelled
Hapag-Lloyd customers have cancelled 30 per cent of shipments to the United States from China, spooked by the trade conflict between the…
Business
Keppel enters joint venture to develop 19 plots of land in Tianjin
Agreement includes Keppel’s divestment of 30% stake in property developer Tianjin Fulong Keppel Ltd said its wholly owned subsidiaries…
Business
Fireworks at CDL AGM, but shareholders vote strongly in favour of all resolutions
The boardroom tussle at City Developments Ltd (CDL) involving executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng and his son, chief executive officer…
News
Forcing a Meta Breakup Would Be Bad News for Consumers
As the Meta case continues, the focus must be on consumers, not companies or competitors. Source link
Business
Another Problem with Medicaid: It’s Pushing Women Toward Abortion
Directing federal dollars to prenatal care could result in a better long-term financial picture if it helps Americans more readily welcome…
News
Don’t Cry for Catherine Deneuve
The President’s Wife shows how to defend a first lady. Source link
Politics
Don’t Force Sex and Gender Ideology on Little Kids
The Supreme Court should recognize that parents have a right to shield their young kids from sex and gender indoctrination in public…
Politics
Marines Don’t Betray Allies and Reward Foes
The Ukrainian people are fighting for the same values for which Marines and American men and women throughout our history have fought and…
