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Democratic super PAC sets sights on GOP's Medicaid cut proposals
A political action committee that backs House Democrats is gearing up a campaign to go after vulnerable Republicans for proposed cuts to…
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Canada's Brad Marchand says quit booing national anthems: 'Should be off-limits'
Canadian forward Brad Marchand, who will take the ice against Team USA on Thursday for the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off title game, has a…
Politics
Some Democrats Look to Weaponize Government Shutdown to Fight DOGE
Trump is ‘shutting down the government already. And so, we shouldn’t enable a further shutdown of services,’ Eric Swalwell said. Source link
Politics
Musk compares 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' to rabies
Elon Musk said he experienced "Trump Derangement Syndrome" at a party he went to before the election and compared it to people contracting…
Politics
US: Wall St opens higher with Fed policy, Trump tariffs in focus
WALL Street’s main indexes opened higher on Tuesday (Feb 18), as investors focused on potential tariff developments and the US Federal…
Business
Parkson Retail Asia reports S$5.8 million in Q4 profit
Earnings per share for its continuing operations stands at S$0.0086, down from S$0.0116 previously DEPARTMENT store operator Parkson…
Business
Gold market ructions spur spike in Singapore exports to the US
GOLD shipments from Singapore to the US climbed to the highest level in almost three years in January, a further sign of the ructions in…
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Europe Deserves Its Humiliation
It must spend more for its own defense, as American leaders have warned for years. Source link
Politics
Government Is Wasting Spectra the Private Sector Needs
Spectrum auctions will accelerate economic development, privatize underutilized government assets, and help pay for DoD’s requested…
Politics
Trump Is Right: The States Should Handle Disaster Relief
State and local leaders, not distant federal bureaucracies, are in the best position to deliver real solutions when disaster strikes.…
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Ex Parte Hearing? Don't Panic, Read This First
Getting a notice for an ex parte hearing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. But don’t let the legal…
Business
DBS names new heads of operations, and corporate and SME banking
SINGAPORE’S largest lender DBS named on Tuesday (Feb 18) its two picks for the group head of its corporate and SME banking unit, as well…
Business
Lights, camera, adios: Struggling Cathay Cineplexes to shutter West Mall outlet
ROLL the end credits – beleaguered cinema chain Cathay Cineplexes is closing its West Mall outlet on Thursday (Feb 20), the same day its…
Business
PEC receives privatisation proposal of S$0.64 per share and S$0.20 per share via special dividend
ALLIANCE Energy Services is proposing to take engineering company PEC private by way of a scheme of arrangement for S$0.64 per share in…
Business
Aussie “Big Four” banks cut rates, mirroring central bank
AUSTRALIAN “Big Four” lenders cut their interest rates by 25 basis points on Tuesday (Feb 18), in tandem with the central bank cutting its…
Business
HSBC axes 40 dealmakers in Hong Kong as part of revamp to cut costs: source
HSBC has laid off around 40 investment bankers in Hong Kong, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter, as part of a…
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Australia backs Virgin-Qatar Airways tie-up citing improved air services
AUSTRALIA’S competition watchdog on Tuesday (Feb 18) backed a planned alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, saying it would…
Business
Petronas mulls over US$1 billion loan for Malaysian LNG project
MALAYSIA’S Petroliam Nasional is in talks with banks for a potential loan to fund a liquefied national gas (LNG) project, according to…
Business
Honda ready to revive takeover talks if Nissan CEO Uchida leaves: report
Nissan’s board of directors has also started informal discussions regarding the timing of Uchida’s departure HONDA Motor will resume talks…
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'Serious step': Hochul eyes removing New York City Mayor Adams
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering removing New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Source link
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Time to go: DHS tells illegal immigrants to 'self-deport and stay out'
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem launched what the department called an international ad campaign on Monday urging illegal…
Politics
Acting Social Security head resigns over DOGE access of recipient information: Report
The Social Security Administration 's acting commissioner has stepped down from her role at the agency over Department of Government…