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Trump cuts hit FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
The Trump administration's effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend, as…
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How Did Kim Sae-ron Die? South Korean Actress Who Starred in the Hit K-Drama 'Bloodhounds' Found Dead in Her Home Aged 24
A popular South Korean actress, who went into hiding after being involved in a drunk driving accident, was found dead at her home on…
Business
Aviva’s India arm hit with US$7.5m fine for fake invoice scheme
Indian authorities have ordered British insurer Aviva’s local unit to pay US$7.5 million in back taxes and penalties after an…
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California hit with another earthquake
By Martha McHardy is a U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on U.S. politics and polling. She has covered U.S. news…
Business
Meta layoffs hit Singapore as tech giant cuts global workforce
JOB cuts by social media giant Meta have hit Singapore, according to public posts on professional networking platform LinkedIn and sources…
Politics
Chernobyl reactor shield hit by Russian drone, Ukraine says
A Russian drone attack has hit the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Ukrainian President…
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Los Angeles hit with mudslide and debris flow as roadways hammered
By Anna Commander is a Newsweek Editor and writer based in Florida. Her focus is reporting on crime, weather and breaking news. She has…
Politics
Trump orders reciprocal tariffs poised to hit EU and many other trading partners
President Trump signed an order Thursday that calls for reciprocal tariffs on friendly and rival nations alike, saying too many places are…
Politics
How Trump’s Canadian Oil Tariff Would Hit U.S. Refineries
The largest refinery in the Midwest will have an unpalatable choice if President Trump imposes tariffs on Canadian oil: Pay more for the…
Business
BYD shares hit record high, trouncing Tesla’s stock this year
BYD shares briefly rose to their highest intraday price on record, reflecting optimism that the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) leader will…
Business
BYD shares hit record high, trouncing Tesla’s stock; to integrate DeepSeek and broaden self-driving tech
BYD shares briefly rose to their highest intraday price on record, reflecting optimism that the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) leader will…
Politics
Trump Hit With Major Lawsuit After Cruel Executive Order on Refugees
“People can come from all over the world and live there,” Trump continued during the press conference Monday. “But we’re going to take…
Politics
Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight
Hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl on Sunday night, and congrats to the Philadelphia Eagles. The ads were better than the game. We’ve got a…
Business
Singapore’s STI breaks through to a new record as banks hit fresh highs
The three banks, which contribute to about half of the STI, have hit highs multiple times in the past year SINGAPORE’s Straits Times Index…
Business
DBS crosses S$46 for first time to hit new high on strong results and capital return dividend plan
SHARES of DBS rose to a historic level after it announced a capital return dividend of S$0.15 per share per quarter to be paid out over…
Business
DBS posts 11% rise in Q4 profit to S$2.52 billion; full-year earnings hit record S$11.29 billion
The lender proposed a final dividend of S$0.60 Singapore cents per share for the fourth quarter DBS posted net profit for the fourth…
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Texas measles cases hit county with low vaccination rates
A rise in cases of measles has hit a rural area in and around Gaines County, in Texas, where the measles vaccination rate is low. The…
Politics
Drone strikes hit Ukraine as Zelensky warns of Russian army build-up
Russia launched another wave of drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Saturday, as President Volodymyr…
Business
Industrial property in Singapore among sectors likely to take a hit from JS-SEZ, analysts say
Manpower or space intensive sectors could reap big savings by moving to the special economic zone across the Causeway WHILE some…
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Pedestrian gets perfect payback on driver who almost hit them on crosswalk
A pedestrian's quick thinking turned the tables on a reckless driver, delivering a moment of poetic justice that has many online readers…
Politics
Ukraine says its long-range drones hit a Russian airfield as France delivers Mirage fighter jets
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian forces struck an airfield in southern Russia that was being used to launch Iran-designed Shahed drones,…
Business
U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged
The U.S. trade deficit in goods hit a record last year, as American consumers snapped up imported products and a strong U.S. dollar…
Politics
Trump’s Plan to Gut Education Department Will Hit Red States Hardest
“Joe has hunted down terrorists and criminals his entire adult life. Above all, Joe knows the terrible cost of terrorism, losing his…
Business
HK-listed Chinese stocks hit 3-month high despite China, US tariffs
CHINESE stocks listed in Hong Kong surged on Tuesday (Feb 4) as investors loaded up on artificial intelligence and electric vehicle shares…