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How to Become a Vibe Coder
Michael Calore: OK. Lauren Goode: Yeah. But yeah, I'd be curious to see what you come up with. Michael Calore: OK. Lauren Goode: In fact, I'm probably going to quiz you about it on an…
JD Vance’s Scamming of Trump Voters Takes Ugly Turn in Vile New Rants
On Thursday, JD Vance delivered a speech designed to reset the political battle over President Trump’s abysmally unpopular budget bill. But Vance’s speech devolved into a series of rants…
Wingstop’s secret sauce: Its 60 million-strong army of chicken-tender loyalists
Wingstop calls itself “the wing experts.” But Michael Skipworth, CEO of the 2,800-location fast casual chicken chain, likes to highlight a different distinction he’s proud of, having…
I gave the police access to my DNA—and maybe some of yours
This process, called forensic investigative genetic genealogy, or FIGG, has since helped solve hundreds of murders and sexual assaults. Still, while the technology is potent, it’s…
Some pro athletes get better with age. High-pressure environments are rewiring their brains
In a world where sports are dominated by youth and speed, some athletes in their late 30s and even 40s are not just keeping up—they are thriving. Novak Djokovic is still outlasting…
DBS launches tokenised structured notes on Ethereum public blockchain
DBS has announced the launch of tokenised structured notes on the Ethereum public blockchain, enabling investors to trade these instruments with greater flexibility. Structured notes are…
5 hacks for helping working parents reduce the mental load
Work emails ping as they come in. A text reminder flashes: Empty bottles are needed for science class tomorrow. The dog’s out of food. A soccer tournament just got moved to next weekend.…
OCBC partners International Coaching Federation to certify senior leaders as coaches
The collaboration is part of a S$30 million push to build a skills-first workplace OCBC has tied up with the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF) Singapore chapter, marking the first…
DHS quickly appeals judge's order to halt work at 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A federal judge Thursday night ordered a halt to work at "Alligator Alcatraz" and banned the federal government from sending any new detainees to the immigrant detention facility that…
Lee Kim Tah to lodge criminal complaints against ex-director involved in CapitaLand, other projects
Construction player Lee Kim Tah (LKT) will lodge criminal complaints in Singapore and India against former director Edmund Cheah Tiang Ann, escalating a dispute over alleged breaches of…
Nio surges 12% after unveiling new ES8 SUV model
Prices of the Chinese EV maker’s latest flagship vehicle start from 308,800 yuan with a battery subscription plan Shares of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio rose by more than 9 per…
Japan’s inflation hovers well above BOJ’s goal even as it slows
THE pace of Japan’s consumer inflation stayed well above the Bank of Japan’s target even as price growth moderated, supporting market speculation that the central bank will hike its…
Stocks to watch: SingPost, Thomson Medical, TalkMed, LHN, Dezign Format
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Aug 22): Singapore Post (SingPost): The postal service provider’s operating profit for…
Investing in early-in-career talent is vital to win the AI race
As the AI era accelerates, some leaders have predicted a wipeout for entry-level white-collar jobs. I understand these concerns as unemployment rates rise for U.S. college graduates. But…
California Gov. Newsom signs legislation calling special election on redrawn congressional map
California voters will decide in November whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year, after Texas Republicans…
The future of manufacturing depends on empowering workers
There is a very real anxiety around automation, especially in America—where once-thriving communities have been gutted by waves of displacement, offshoring, and the unchecked application…
We don’t need more work tools
When people envision the future of work, they picture cleaner dashboards, sleeker interfaces, and smarter notifications. But here’s what teams actually need: software that doesn’t just…
Walmart expects better sales, earnings as shoppers squeezed by tariffs
BIG-BOX retailer Walmart reported solid revenue growth on Thursday and said that it expects better sales and earnings for the full year, as customers feel the squeeze from higher tariffs…
Corporate philanthropy: This is our moment to innovate
I have been thinking a lot lately about the power of corporate philanthropy, especially at a company like Ford that has a 122-year history of supporting communities around the globe. We…
Oil rises 1% on stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks, strong US demand
Oil prices rose by nearly a dollar a barrel on Thursday as Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for a stalled peace process, and as earlier US data showed signs of strong demand in the top…
Europe: Shares steady with Fed’s summit in focus; US-EU lock in trade deal
EUROPEAN equities were subdued on Thursday as investors awaited updates from the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium, while the United States and European Union locked in a framework…
Supreme Court clears way for Trump to cancel DEI grants at NIH
The Supreme Court issued a mixed ruling Thursday for President Trump, finding that the administration went too far in its new rules barring NIH from approving grants infected by diversity,…
Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit for Phony Election Sweepstakes
Elon Musk will face a lawsuit accusing him of defrauding voters with his shady, pre-2024 election lottery—in which the billionaire dangled a chance for a million-dollar payday over voters…