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House GOP details plans to repeal Biden regulations under Congressional Review Act
House Republicans are targeting eight of the Biden administration's energy-related rules and two of its online financial transaction…
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Business
Birkenstock slumps as unchanged outlook overshadows sales boost
BIRKENSTOCK Holding shares fell after the German shoe company opted to keep its outlook unchanged, even as sales of its high-end sandals…
News
Dr. Mehmet Oz holds millions from companies that he'd wield power over if confirmed, report shows
The wealth of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
Politics
Why a full federal takeover of D.C. would require an act of Congress
The moment that local officials in Washington have been dreading for months is finally here. President Donald Trump, one month into his…
Politics
The Democrats Double Down on Bidenism
A memo from the DNC chairman makes clear there will be no course correction. Source link
Politics
D.C. mayor counters Trump's talk of federal takeover as political gamesmanship
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday said she took seriously President Trump's call for a federal takeover of the District, but she also…
Politics
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director, handing President Trump's outspoken nominee a green light to overhaul the…
Politics
Unions sue over federal worker firings, alleging Trump administration misused probationary periods
Unions for federal workers have filed a lawsuit to block the mass firings of probationary federal employees by President Donald Trump's…
Politics
McConnell won't seek reelection, plans to retire after finishing term
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former Senate GOP leader, announced Thursday that he won't seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after…
Business
Far East Hospitality Trust expands mandate to global investments, adjacent lodging asset classes
FAR East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) will have an expanded mandate to invest in new geographical markets and asset classes, effective 30 days…
Business
Far East Hospitality Trust to acquire Sheraton hotel in Japan for 6 billion yen
FAR East Hospitality Trust (FEHT) will make its first Japanese hotel acquisition after expanding its investment mandate to global markets…
Business
Ant Group’s profit rises with Jack Ma back in the public eye
ANT Group’s quarterly profit surged more than 50-fold after it benefited from an investment gain, a major boon for the Chinese fintech…
Business
Alibaba revenue beats estimates as signs of a comeback mount
ALIBABA Group Holding posted its fastest pace of revenue growth in more than a year, reflecting a turnaround in its commerce business and…
News
Tale of Two Weegees at the International Center of Photography
Gotham-mayhem pics still jolt while Hollywood-glam pics merely amuse. Source link
Business
Europeans Owe the World 300 Hours of Work per Year
Europe can again become the place the world talks about when it talks about the economic frontier. Europeans have nothing to lose but…
Politics
Ukraine Is Not the Problem
There’s moral equivalence, and then there’s a total moral inversion. Source link
Politics
An Arsonist Posing as a Firefighter
Trump breaks things only to pretend he is fixing them. Source link
News
Mexico City Journal
On the sights, sounds, and tastes of a mammoth capital, and a bit beyond. Source link
News
Elon Musk Can’t Dodge Entitlement Cuts
There is no way to meet the goal of reducing deficits by $1 trillion without significant cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.…
Politics
China Has Infiltrated Our Government
The New China Lobby is composed of corporate executives, bankers, lawyers, and lobbyists who promote, advocate, and lobby for Chinese…
Culture
The Theatrical Release of “Compensation” Is Cause for Celebration
It took only twenty-five years from the time that “Compensation,” Zeinabu irene Davis’s first fiction feature, premièred at Sundance to…
Business
Genting Singapore posts 34% fall in H2 net profit to S$222 million
GENTING Singapore posted a 34 per cent fall in net profit to S$222 million for the half year ended Dec 31, 2024, from S$334.9 million in…
Business
TikTok restructures trust and safety team, lays off staff in unit: sources
The layoffs began the same day for teams in Asia and Europe, Middle East and Africa TIKTOK is laying off global staff at its trust and…
Business
TikTok cuts trust and safety jobs in Singapore as part of global layoffs
AT LEAST a dozen TikTok employees in Singapore were let go with immediate effect, as the firm trimmed its back-end teams globally to…