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Karoline Leavitt Is Fascism’s Lead Mouthpiece
In her debut briefing as White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt already had her hands full. President Trump had signed an executive…
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Marco Rubio Is Not the Adult in the Room. He’s the Warmonger.
Early this year, having lost their majority in the November election, Senate Democrats put up a fight over a number of President Trump’s…
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The paints, coatings, and chemicals making the world a cooler place
Modern approaches, as demonstrated everywhere from California supermarket rooftops to Japan’s Expo 2025 pavilion, go even further.…
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Hundreds take the plunge at festive sea dip in Lowestoft
Aerial pictures showed a crowd of people running into the sea at one of the few Christmas Day dips to go ahead. Organisers of the swim in…
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Singapore stocks flat; latest factory output data posts solid growth
Singapore stocks ended flat on Friday (Dec 26), even as the latest factory output data pointed to continued strength in manufacturing…
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Sheng Siong awards long-serving staff members with gold coins
In recognition of their loyalty, local supermarket chain Sheng Siong has awarded its long-serving employees with gold coins. Sheng Siong…
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It's Here: The 2026 Way to Wear Black Pants (According to Parisians)
Searching high and low for an easy wardrobe upgrade this winter? The solution's surprisingly simple; allow us to reintroduce you to black…
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‘Meme depression,’ Ghibli-gate, 6-7: An internet-culture roundup for 2025
For the chronically online, 2025 was the year of “brain rot”, AI slop, and “rage bait,” a time of consuming Labubu matcha Dubai chocolate…
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21 Elegant Boxing Day Sale Buys I'm Telling My Friends About
The festive spirits are high, the mince pies are warming in the oven, and the last thing you want to be doing right now is scrolling…
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1MDB: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak found guilty of abusing power and money laundering
A Malaysia court has convicted former prime minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and money laundering, in his second major trial for a…
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Why there are so many successful family businesses
When you hear the phrase “family business,” you might think of the backstabbing Roys of Succession or the dysfunctional Duttons of…
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Paris Today, Worldwide Tomorrow: 5 Trends I've Spotted on Elegant French Women
For better or worse—but usually for better—it seems the whole world takes its fashion cues from Paris. But while Parisian style will…
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These Hybrid Beauty Products Are Designed for the Sweatiest Workout Classes, so I Tried Them
Working out and looking cute is officially possible now thanks to the beauty world's foray into hybrid makeup-and-skincare products. What…
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BOJ cuts monthly bond purchase amount by 400 billion yen
The Bank of Japan on Friday (Dec 26) announced a 400 billion yen (S$3.28 billion) reduction in its monthly bond purchases, continuing its…
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The Ashes 2025 fourth Test - day one highlights: England trail Australia as 20 wickets fall on hectic day
England put in another disappointing batting display by failing to chase down Australia's opening tally of 152, as day one of the fourth…
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Thai rice exports may fall as much as 12.5% in 2026 as baht bites
Thailand’s rice exports are projected to fall to 7 million metric tons next year from up to 8 million in 2025, with the strong baht making…
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Keppel Reit unit secures three bridge loans totalling S$892 million
The manager of Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) said on Wednesday (Dec 24) that it has obtained three bridge loan facilities…
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Charities need to make money, too
As the giving landscape evolves, these organisations need to be more entrepreneurial without losing their core purpose Innovation,…
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15 Trends From Nordstrom I'll Be Wearing From Now Until Spring 2026
Nordstrom has quietly become my go-to destination for trend pieces that feel wearable, elevated, and actually relevant beyond a single…
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I'm a Fashion Editor in NYC—This Is the One Boot Style I've Been Wearing With Every Single Outfit
As it’s gotten colder in New York, boots have become essential. While I don’t love sacrificing style for warmth, black knee-high boots…
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My Closet Wouldn't Be the Same Without Chic Basics—These Items From the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale Will Be Staples
Let me just get down to it. I live for a statement bag or pair of shoes, but my clothing choices typically involve basics. By basics, I…
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5 Fresh Ways to Wear Basic Black Leggings This Winter
There's a certain inevitability to black-legging outfits. Whether you're committed to the comfort of athleisure, secretly into stirrups,…
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25 French-Girl Zara Finds That’ll Upgrade Your 2026 Wardrobe
To curate a chic wardrobe, it helps to shop at chic stores—it’s only logical. As someone who owns far too many clothing pieces and has…
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The Ashes 2025-26: England bowled out for 110 as 20 wickets fall on day one of Boxing Day Test
England's Ashes tour teetered on another crisis as they were bowled out for 110 on an almost farcical first day of the fourth Test at the…