The European Union’s Economic Double Standard with America Must End
The EU can’t have it both ways: relying on American technological leadership while building an entire policy framework around curbing it. Source link
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Ranked Choice at the Movies
Hollywood’s version of the anti-majority election scheme. Source link
Trump’s NATO Win
If the Europeans can deliver on their new defense-spending commitments, the result will be a much safer world. Source link
The Week: America Smashes Iran’s Nuclear Sites — and Negotiates a Cease-Fire
Plus: Zohran Mamdani takes out Andrew Cuomo in the first round of New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary. Source link
<i>Mountainhead</i> Delivers Only Scapegoats
The film posits that literally all the world’s problems are the fault of billionaire tech bros. Source link
Contributor: AI isn't just standing by. It's doing things — without guardrails
Just two and a half years after OpenAI stunned the world with ChatGPT, AI is no longer only answering questions — it is taking actions. We are now entering the era of AI agents, in which…
Swiss-American eye care firm Alcon launches expanded Tuas manufacturing facility
Alcon, a Swiss-American pharmaceutical and medical device company specialising in eye care products, opened its expanded manufacturing and logistics facility in Tuas on Friday (Jun 27).…
Unilever to pay US$1.5 billion for men's grooming brand Dr Squatch
The deal was announced earlier this week by all three parties, without disclosing financial details Unilever is paying US$1.5 billion to buy men’s personal care brand Dr Squatch…
Daniel Park: Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing Suspect's Cause of Death Is Revealed after He Was Found Bleeding and Unconscious in Prison
The man who supplied ammunition and explosives to the Palm Springs fertility clinic bomber has reportedly died after jumping from an upper floor of the prison. Daniel Park, 32, was found…
Japan private-sector rice imports soar in May
Japan’s private-sector rice imports rocketed higher in May as the country grapples with supply shortages that have become a major headache for both consumers and policymakers.…
Nikkei Surpasses 40,000 as Global Stocks Rise, Dollar Sinks to 3.5-Year Low
Global stock markets finished the week on an upbeat note, lifted by optimism over interest rate cuts and receding geopolitical risks. MSCI's Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan was up 0.2%,…
Burqa-Clad Statue of Liberty Image Sparks Islamophobic Uproar After Zohran Mamdani's NYC Win
The victory of Zohran Mamdani—a democratic socialist of Indian Muslim heritage—in a key Democratic primary in New York City has become a lightning rod for controversy. As celebrations…
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Zohran Mamdani: Embarrassment for NYC Mayoral Candidate after His Rap Video Is Played During Live Interview [WATCH]
It was quite an embarrassment. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's 2019 rap video unexpectedly gained national attention on Thursday night during a cringe-worthy moment in a live CNN…
HSBC private banking arm names new Apac head of wealth planning
Ann Ling brings more than two decades of financial services experience to the role, which she will assume on Jul 1 HSBC Global Private Banking has appointed a new regional head of wealth…
Japan’s NTT lodges listing prospectus for Reit, set to be Singapore’s largest IPO in four years
Japanese telco Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) is spinning off some of its data centres into a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust, or S-Reit, marking what is likely to be…
How Did Rick Hurst Die? 'Dukes of Hazzard' Actor Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly Aged 79 Days Before Planned Fan Event
Rick Hurst, best known for his role in the original "The Dukes of Hazzard" series during the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died at the age of 79. His wife, Candace Kaniecki, confirmed…
Bumper orders for Xiaomi’s new SUV heighten threat to Tesla
Exceptionally strong initial orders for Xiaomi‘s YU7 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) sent shares in the automotive newcomer to a record high on Friday (Jun 27) and fanned speculation…
S’pore semiconductor stocks soar, notch weekly surge on boost from domestic, global tailwinds
Semiconductor listcos were trading higher on Friday (Jun 27) morning, notching double-digit gains over the week as a slew of domestic and global developments spelt potential tailwinds for…
Asia: Stocks climb, dollar holds on trade hopes and rate bets
Asian markets rose on Friday on fresh trade hopes and the dollar held around three-year lows amid bets of cuts to US interest rate cuts. Easing concerns about Middle East tensions also…
Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children’s products over safety concerns
The Seoul city government has asked online retail giants Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children’s products over safety concerns, saying Friday that some goods far…
Impossible Foods aims to put plant-based burgers on European menus this year
IMPOSSIBLE FOODS hopes to add its plant-based burgers to European menus this year, bringing to a close a six-year quest to enter the world’s biggest market for meat alternatives. It would…
Stocks to watch: AEM, Aztech Global
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jun 27): AEM: The semiconductor test solutions provider raised its revenue guidance for…
China confirms trade deal framework reached with United States
[BEIJING/WASHINGTON] China confirmed on Friday (Jun 27) details on the framework of a trade deal with the US, saying Washington would lift “restrictive measures” while Beijing would…
UK made fewer vehicles for the fifth straight month in May as tariffs bite
Britain’s vehicle production declined from a year ago for the fifth successive month in May, industry data showed on Friday, as factory disruptions and US tariffs weighed on automakers. UK…