Democrats praise Trump, his administration for Israel-Hamas ceasefire breakthrough
The historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has prompted an unexpected response from some prominent Democrats. Source link
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Gulf development profits as Thailand faces electricity oversupply and regulatory gaps
Electricity prices in Thailand have long been a political and economic flashpoint, with frequent allegations of corruption and favoritism benefiting well-connected companies. This week,…
Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on, adding to the uncertainty facing hundreds of thousands…
Trump administration slams China's crackdown on underground Christian churches
The Trump administration on Sunday denounced China's restrictions on underground churches and the recent detention of dozens of leaders of the unregistered Beijing Zion Church, including…
Republicans, Democrats spar over shutdown, as workers face layoffs and missed paychecks
House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are locked in a war of words over who is to blame for the government shutdown as it entered its 12th day. Source link
Silicon Valley billionaire Marc Benioff wants National Guard deployed to San Francisco
Billionaire tech executive Marc Benioff said he wants President Trump to restore a sense of public safety in San Francisco by sending in the National Guard. Source link
Vice President JD Vance criticizes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over Chicago violence
Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker should "suffer some consequences" for failing to "keep the people of Illinois safe." Source link
Feeling hopeless in custody, many drop claims to remain in the U.S., leave voluntarily
Ramon Rodriguez Vazquez was a farmworker for 16 years in southeast Washington state, where he and his wife of 40 years raised four children and 10 grandchildren. The 62-year-old was a part…
Vice President JD Vance: Israeli hostages in Gaza could be released 'any moment now'
Vice President J.D. Vance said Sunday that the remaining Israeli hostages inside the Gaza Strip could be released at "any moment now." Source link
Trump's intervention in Washington prompts calls for its 18-term House delegate to step down
Troops patrol train stations and streets in the nation's capital. Masked federal law enforcement agents detain District of Columbia residents. Congress passes bills that further squeeze…
AJJ Medtech to develop ‘world’s first’ multifunctional humanoid elderly care robot
It will work with China’s Huaxi Intelligent Technology Co to produce humanoid robots that will replicate human presence, offering both practical assistance and emotional engagement AJJ…
Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
Inflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago, when it helped sink then-Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Yet you…
Warner Bros said to rebuff Paramount takeover approach
Warner Bros Discovery has rebuffed Paramount Skydance’s initial takeover approach for being too low, according to people familiar with the matter. Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s offer of…
Dems Quietly Pull Back on Medicaid for Illegal Immigrants
Taxpayers deserve better than symbolic compassion backed by shell games and ballooning deficits. Source link
Twinless, an Exercise in Attention to Detail
The film features characters that are so nuanced that they feel real. Source link
Looking for a Violent Plot in One Place, Ignoring It Another
The press was eager to cover a mysterious South Carolina house fire but neglected an obvious plot against conservative Supreme Court justices. Source link
Birth Centers Promote Birth Freedom and Health Care Abundance
Restricting proven models of care is indefensible. Source link
Tim Curry Does the Time Warp
It does feel kind of like a play. Even people who haven’t seen it know Madeline Kahn’s “flames on the side of my face” speech. What was your experience with her? I loved her. We got on…
How French Should a Restaurant Be?
The onslaught of intensity works, thanks to choices the restaurant makes in portioning (not overlarge) and service (not over-rushed), which gives the palate a bit of time to regroup…
Australian airline Qantas says millions of customers’ data leaked online
Qantas confirmed earlier that hackers had targeted one of its customer contact centres Australian airline Qantas said on Sunday (Oct 12) that data from 5.7 million customers stolen in a…
Megaspeed, Singapore firm at centre of US Nvidia chip probe, goes dark
The streets outside the Central Business District were bustling with the lunchtime crowd. But on the seventh floor of Ocean Financial Centre, one office stood out for its silence. A…
Who Is Eric Nixon? Owner of Helicopter that Crashed in California Is Daredevil Pilot Known for His Thrilling Stunts
A thrill-seeking helicopter pilot known for flying low and fast was identified as the owner of the aircraft that spun out of control and crashed into a beachfront hotel in Huntington…
EU scales up pressure against national barriers in finance
THE European Union’s (EU’s) executive arm warned of new infringement cases coming against member states that are blocking banking mergers as the bloc rushes to reduce national barriers so…
Goldman, BNP among banks exploring stablecoin-like digital money
A GROUP of international banks including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America and Banco Santander, have joined forces to explore stablecoin-like digital money, marking the latest…