OpenAI seeks to increase global AI use in everyday life
It aims to expand the reach of its products and close the gap between countries with and without access to AI OpenAI is expanding its efforts to convince global governments to…
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In Venezuela, Which Leader Will Trump Choose?
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has the early advantage, but democratic María Corina Machado offers better long-term prospects. Source link
Young Mothers Delivers Europe’s Future
The Dardenne brothers document social development. Source link
The Largest Tariffs Are on American Job Creation
A lesson for 2026: Protectionism delivers economic harm without the promised gains. Source link
Does Trump Need a Portrait of James K. Polk?
If cold-eyed American expansionism is the theme, there are few better representatives than the eleventh president. Source link
How Iowa Can Defend Property Rights Through Property Tax Reform
Governor Reynolds understands that the only way to protect homeowners is to limit local governments’ spending. Source link
Trump’s Reckless Greenland Antics
The president needs to calm down. Source link
Why Albums Drop and Movies Launch
For this week’s Infinite Scroll column, Brady Brickner-Wood is filling in for Kyle Chayka. In the summer of 2007, Kanye West and 50 Cent were embroiled in a high-wattage—and highly…
A spooky immersive game is happening at the old Griffith Park Zoo
The remains of the original Griffith Park Zoo are imbued with memories of the past. Forgotten animal pens, decaying cages and stony backdrops now sit in various states of abandonment. It…
California crypto startup moves to South Dakota as debate over proposed wealth tax heats up
California cryptocurrency startup BitGo has moved to South Dakota ahead of its initial public offering and amid a heated debate about a proposed ballot measure to tax billionaires. The…
AirAsia seeks to start Bahrain hub this year, deputy CEO says
The low-cost carrier has raises RM 1 billion in a private placement as part of the restructuring exercise Regional low-cost carrier AirAsia is seeking to start its Middle East hub…
Aims Apac Reit trustee issues S$150 million perpetual securities at 4.1%
The perps are issued under a S$750 million multicurrency debt issuance programme started in November 2018 The trustee of Aims Apac Reit (AA Reit), HSBC Institutional Trust Services…
China’s hotels allege predatory pricing, forced exclusivity in Trip.com antitrust probe
China’s hotels are welcoming record numbers of travellers, yet room rates are sinking – a paradox many operators blame on Trip.com Group. For Gary Huang, running a five-room homestay in…
Lululemon pauses online sales of sheer leggings that are not ‘squat proof’
This is its latest setback as it tries to win back customers, revive growth, and find a new CEO Lululemon Athletica removed a new line of training apparel from its website just…
L'oreal to invest US$383 million in Indian beauty tech hub
French cosmetics giant L’oreal said on Wednesday (Jan 21) it will set up a beauty tech hub in the south Indian city of Hyderabad with an initial investment of US$383.4 million. The hub…
Maybank lifts ROE target to 13-14% by 2030 in new five-year strategy ahead of Q4 earnings
It will invest RM10 billion in its technology, data and AI strategy over the next five years Malaysian lender Maybank on Tuesday (Jan 20) unveiled a new five-year plan outlining a…
OpenAI to start offering chatbot ads to advertisers, The Information reports
OPENAI has started offering its new chatbot ads to dozens of advertisers, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. OpenAI is asking that to a small pool…
Air Force One returns to Washington due to electrical issue, White House says
Air Force One was forced to return to Joint Base Andrews late Tuesday night, roughly one hour after it left the facility in suburban Maryland, because of an electrical issue. Source link
Singapore a ‘safe harbour’ amid global volatility with Singdollar set to gain: Julius Baer
The wealth manager urges investors to look to growth areas for portfolio diversification The Republic represents a “safe harbour” amid a volatile and rapidly shifting macroeconomic…
Trump-appointed prosecutor who pursued indictments against the president's foes is leaving post
Lindsey Halligan, who, as a hastily appointed Justice Department prosecutor, pursued indictments against a pair of President Donald Trump's adversaries, is leaving her position as her…
Bitcoin dips back below US$90,000 as global selloff deepens
BITCOIN slid to its lowest level in more than a week, tracking a sharp selloff across global financial markets as investors continued to de-risk amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The…
Trump signs order targeting institutional investors buying single-family houses
President Trump on Tuesday ordered his administration to develop rules that would block institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, enacting his latest proposal to address…
Stocks to watch: SIA, FLCT
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jan 21): Singapore Airlines (SIA): The national carrier on Tuesday announced that it…
Trump settles scores in epic review of year in office
A year in his second term in office has done little to cool President Trump's yen for settling scores with opponents, as he used a White House news conference Tuesday to lash his opponents…