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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…
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Gold inches higher on concerns over Trump tariff threats
GOLD prices edged higher on Tuesday (Feb 18) as uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs continued to dominate sentiment,…
Business
Temasek-backed Indian meat seller seeks US$2 billion IPO valuation
LICIOUS, a Temasek Holdings-backed online seller of meat and seafood in India, is seeking to become profitable as it prepares to list in…
Business
Singapore shares open flat on Tuesday
SINGAPORE shares started trading flat on Tuesday (Feb 18). As at 9.02 am, the Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.03 point higher at…
Politics
Ranking the Best Democratic Presidents
Even the blue team’s best presidents are a mixed bag. Source link
Business
RBNZ set to deliver third half-point rate cut to revive economy
NEW Zealand’s central bank is set to deliver its third big interest-rate cut in a row and signal further reductions this year to rekindle…
Business
Sri Trang Agro-Industry swings back to black with Q4 profit of 854.3 million baht
RUBBER group Sri Trang Agro-Industry swung to a net profit of 854.3 million baht (S$34 million) for its fourth quarter ended December,…
Business
Japan’s historic rate shift is turbo-charging the credit market
JAPAN’S corporate bond market is booming, as an economic rebound and plans to get ahead of higher interest rates encourage a flurry of…
Business
Thai Airways set to emerge from debt with plan to double fleet
FIVE years after Thai Airways International filed for bankruptcy protection, the state-controlled carrier’s court-appointed debt…
Business
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of corporate jobs in first-ever layoffs
SOUTHWEST Airlines will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in…
Politics
White House hits back on Democrats' criticism of DOGE actions
The White House is hitting back at Democrats who have criticized the actions taken by the Department of Government Efficiency by pointing…
News
Delta plane flips upside down at Toronto airport, injuring 18
A DELTA Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday (Feb 17) amid windy weather following…
Politics
Oil rises as drone strikes Caspian pump station, while Russia-Ukraine peace talks loom
OIL prices strengthened on Monday (Feb 17) as an attack on an oil pipeline pumping station in the Caspian Sea slowed flows from…
Business
Europe: Stocks mark record closing high as defence stocks soar
EUROPEAN shares marked a record closing high on Monday (Feb 17), boosted by defence stocks as investors priced in the likelihood of…
Politics
Riverside County sheriff becomes the first major Republican to say he'll run for California governor
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said Monday he is running for governor of California in 2026, becoming the first major Republican to…
Politics
Four deputy mayors resign from Adams administration
Four deputy mayors under New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned Monday amid the Justice Department's dropping its corruption case against…
Politics
FAA's new air traffic control towers go 'green' instead of the latest safe tech
As Elon Musk plans to tackle the nation's antiquated air traffic control system, aviation experts are scratching their heads over the…
Politics
Washington Post reverses course, rejects anti-Musk ad campaign
The Washington Post has backed out of an upcoming print ad that it had initially agreed to publish calling for the firing of Elon Musk as…
Politics
Vance calls reporter 'dummy' for comparing White House exclusion of AP to Europe's free speech views
Vice President J.D. Vance took a swipe at a reporter Monday who accused him of hypocrisy for blasting Europeans over free speech in the…
Politics
'No kings on Presidents Day' rings out from protests against Trump and Musk
Protesters against President Donald Trump and his policies braved frigid temperatures to demonstrate Monday at rallies corresponding with…
Politics
Who Is Gavin Kliger? 25-Year-Old DOGE Employee Likely to Gain Access to IRS Taxpayer System Although Exact Fraud Is Still Unclear
A 25-year-old employee from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to access the IRS's sensitive tax database,…
Politics
Elon Musk's 14-Flag Post on President's Day Sends Social Media into Buzz
Elon Musk stirred controversy on Presidents' Day by posting 14 American flag emojis in response to tweets from former President Donald…
Business
DOGE seeks access to IRS system with taxpayers' financial data
The Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to Internal Revenue Service computer systems that include detailed financial…
News
Zair Guette: Colombian X Factor Star Kidnapped, Tortured and Murdered after Leaving Concert in Link to Rafael Vega Massacre
A young singer who shot to fame after his appearance on The X Factor was kidnapped and killed while he was on his way to perform at a…