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Sunn’s and Ha’s Snack Bar Lay Down Roots
Lee opened Sunn’s in partnership with the wine maven Grant Reynolds, of Parcelle, who oversees the quite excellent wine program; as befits…
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The Incredible Disappearing Republican Lawmaker
In February of 2014, something extraordinary happened—or, at least, extraordinary in retrospect. A Republican congressman named Dave Camp,…
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Shein’s annual profit down by more than a third: report
Online fast-fashion retailer Shein’s profit dropped by more than a third last year, adding to its challenges ahead of a planned listing on…
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Asset managers churn out defence funds once deemed uninvestable
As governments across Europe ratchet up defence spending, money managers who previously judged the sector too controversial to touch are…
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Does the existing approach to corporate governance help or hinder innovation?
There is no easy answer, but current thinking suggests that governance practices may have to be tweaked to allow companies to be more…
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MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up
Joy Reid’s evening news show on MSNBC is being canceled, part of a far-reaching programming overhaul orchestrated by Rebecca Kutler, the…
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Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump
As Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, sat seething in his office last month watching President Trump blame diversity…
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Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
A private company is aiming to heave a microwave oven-size spacecraft toward an asteroid later this week, its goal to kick off a future…
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The Death of Competition in American Elections
President Trump’s return to Washington has tested the bounds of presidential power and set off alarms among Democrats, historians and…
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In Britain, a Fight Over a Film Studio Becomes a Test for the Economy
Andrew Rackstraw has lived in Marlow, a small, wealthy town on the River Thames about 30 miles west of London, for nearly three decades.…
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Fired federal employees describe turmoil in final days: "Massacre"
Annelise Waling found out February 16 that she was fired from the U.S. Forest Service. It was a deeply unsettling feeling, but she said…
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European tech sector sees unexpected rebound on AI windfall
European technology giants are exceeding expectations this quarter, joining financial and healthcare companies as one of the reporting…
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Estonia promises military aid worth €100 million for Ukraine
Estonia has promised to provide Ukraine with further military aid for its defence against the Russian invasion, as the war is set to hit…
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German president calls on citizens to vote as he casts his ballot
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has cast his ballot in Germany's early elections, urging citizens to exercise their democratic…
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Hong Kong and Singapore lead Asia’s drive to cash in on crypto boom
Hong Kong and Singapore are the front-runners in a push by Asian governments to become cryptocurrency hubs as they look to capitalise on…
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Trump Uses Lies to Lay the Groundwork for Radical Change
The United States sent $50 million in condoms to Hamas. Diversity programs caused a plane crash. China controls the Panama Canal. Ukraine…
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Warren Buffett sounds warning to Washington as Berkshire reports record profit, cash
Berkshire Hathaway on Saturday (Feb 22) reported record annual profits and boosting its cash stake to US$334.2 billion, as Warren Buffett…
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Kash Patel Likely to Head ATF as New FBI Boss Asks Staff to Ignore Elon Musk's Email to Federal Workers Justifying 'Productivity'
FBI Director Kash Patel ordered bureau staff on Saturday not to respond to an email from the Office of Personnel Management—an initiative…
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Wee Ee Cheong raises UOB stake after FY2024 record net profit
OVER the five trading sessions from Feb 14 to Feb 20, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to a net institutional…
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Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners
Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, after Gaza militants freed six…
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Israel delays prisoner release after Hamas frees six hostages
Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said, after Gaza militants freed six…
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Pope Francis In Critical Condition after Respiratory Crisis and Has Received Blood Transfusions, Vatican Says
Pope Francis was in serious condition on Saturday following a respiratory emergency that required oxygen therapy, according to the…
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Elon Musk Tells Federal Workers to Detail Work in an Email or Lose Their Jobs
The demand left many workers reeling. Most of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s work force had recently been placed on leave as…
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What to Know About Maine Gov. Janet Mills Amid Clash With Trump
After Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, challenged President Trump during a White House meeting, she became both a folk hero…