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The Revenge of Millennial Cringe
In the summer of 2009, a shambolic Los Angeles band called Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros released a single titled “Home.” A…
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How to Gauge the Strength of Trump’s Fact-Free Economy
Don’t tell Trump, but the underlying data of the CPI report is less reassuring than the topline figure. When you strip out groceries and…
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How Democrats Can Beat Republican Race-Baiting Politics
Republicans’ attacks on Democrats and the left for being “too woke” and obsessed with “identity politics” have been happening, in one form…
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Why Trump’s “golden dome” missile defense idea is another ripped straight from the movies
Reagan, by all accounts, believed that SDI would be the ultimate tool of peace for all nations, and he even offered to share the…
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Repair Shop's Jay Blades at Telford court on rape charges
TV presenter Jay Blades has appeared before Telford Magistrates' Court charged with two counts of rape. Mr Blades, best known for hosting…
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China's Tencent revenue grows 15% in Q2 on strong gaming performance
It reported revenue of 184.5 billion yuan (S$32.9 billion), exceeding analyst estimates of 178.5 billion yuan Tencent reported…
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Armenian Documentary ‘There Was, There Was Not’ Acquired in U.S. by Suncatcher, Watermelon (EXCLUSIVE)
Suncatcher Productions and Watermelon Pictures are partnering up for the U.S. release this fall of “There Was, There Was Not,” Emily…
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IMO, Only the Chicest Individuals Will Embrace This Controversial Pedicure Trend
From toe rings to "barefoot" shoes to clear jelly sandals, it's clear the fashion set is paying special attention to feet this summer.…
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Video: What to Know About Trump’s Deal With A.I. Chipmakers
new video loaded: What to Know About Trump’s Deal With A.I. Chipmakers By Tripp Mickle, Karen Hanley, Jon Hazell and David Jouppi•August…
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US embeds trackers in AI chip shipments to catch diversions to China: sources
US authorities have secretly placed location tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips they see as being at high risk of…
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Dane Komljen on His Freewheeling, Utopian ‘Desire Lines’ and ‘Slipping Into a Different Mold’ in the Locarno Main Competition Title
A man dissolves into a shimmering silhouette before passing through a wall into the afterlife in Dane Komljen’s ghostly “Desire Lines,”…
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13 Best Boho Fashion Brands I'd Wear Every Day If I Could
When I think back to the early 2000s, boho fashion reigned supreme. Vanessa Hudgens was the poster child of Disney's cool-teen brigade,…
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6 fast ways to bounce back from a job rejection
Sarah thought she’d nailed it. Three rounds of interviews for her dream marketing role, glowing feedback from the hiring manager, and a…
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Temasek-backed ST Telemedia is said to consider selling stake in data centre operator GDS: sources
ST Telemedia (STT) is considering selling its holding in Chinese data centre operator GDS Holdings, people familiar with the situation…
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Jacob Ramsey transfer: Newcastle in advanced talks with Aston Villa over midfielder
Newcastle are in advanced negotiations with Aston Villa over a move for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who will hold key talks with the Midlands…
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Analysts say StarHub can benefit from consolidation, Singtel to a more ‘limited extent’
Recent surprise acquisitions in Singapore’s telecommunications space may have raised eyebrows, but analysts see the moves by StarHub, M1…
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StarHub can benefit from consolidation, Singtel to a more ‘limited extent,’ analysts say
Recent surprise acquisitions in Singapore’s telecommunications space may have raised eyebrows, but analysts see the moves by StarHub, M1…
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Sustainable aviation fuels were making progress before federal budget cuts
The federal spending law passed in early July 2025, often called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, significantly reduces federal funding for…
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Thailand’s central bank cuts key rate by 25 bps, as expected
Thailand’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday (Aug 13), its fourth cut in 10 months as it looks to…
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Thailand’s central bank cuts rates to lowest in two years to support growth
Thailand’s central bank lowered its policy rate by a quarter point on Wednesday (Aug 13), its fourth cut in 10 months, to support a…
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DBS sees rising demand for yuan settlements from Chinese exporters
DBS Group, South-east Asia’s largest lender by assets, is seeing growing interest from Chinese exporters to settle trades in renminbi…
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Nuclear-powered AI could make Rolls Royce UK's biggest firm, says boss
Simon Jack Business editor Rolls-Royce's plan to power artificial intelligence (AI) with its nuclear reactors could make it the UK's most…
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‘Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due’ Review: Abdellatif Kechiche’s Woozy Coastal Mini-Saga Comes to a Belated Close
Premiering at the Locarno Film Festival after being held six years in post-production limbo, Abdellatif Kechiche‘s “Mektoub, My Love:…
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Japan's Nikkei tops 43,000 for first time ever
Japan’s Nikkei share average breached the 43,000-mark for the first time on Wednesday (Aug 13), with the broader Topix index also scaling…