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National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett: Overhaul of 'unreliable' jobs numbers needed
White House economist Kevin Hassett said Sunday the monthly jobs numbers are "unreliable" and "not keeping up with the economy," as he suggested overhauling the formula used to calculate…
CDL’s Kwek Leng Beng aims to treble the group’s hotel numbers to 500
If City Developments Ltd (CDL) executive chairman Kwek Leng Beng’s plans come to fruition, the group’s portfolio of hotels – including those under subsidiary Millennium Hotels & Resorts…
Even Fox Business Can’t Spin Trump’s Terrible Jobs Numbers
Donald Trump’s brutal July jobs report appeared to genuinely rattle the hosts at Fox Business. Several hosts and guests sat in stunned silence on Fox Business’s Mornings With Maria, after…
It's a year of rapid change, except when it comes to Trump's approval numbers, AP-NORC polling finds
Eric Hildenbrand has noticed prices continue to rise this year, even with President Donald Trump in the White House. He doesn't blame Trump, his choice for president in 2024, but says Gov.…
Jerome Powell Calls BS to Trump’s Face as He Spouts Made-Up Numbers
Fed Chair Jerome Powell called out President Trump for lying about the cost of renovations to the Federal Reserve headquarters. Trump has been purposefully trying to increase the cost of…
‘Long overdue’: Experts welcome advisory against private-sector use of NRIC numbers for authentication
Urging the private sector to stop using NRIC numbers for authentication is a timely and pragmatic move to strengthen data security, industry players told The Business Times. On Thursday…
Aflac hacked: Social Security numbers, claims, and health data at risk in insurance firm cyberattack
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) was the most recent target of a “sophisticated cybercrime group” that has led a campaign against a number of insurance companies in recent weeks, according…
LexisNexis breach: Data broker hack exposed trove of sensitive information, including Social Security numbers
Data analytics firm LexisNexis Risk Solutions said it suffered a data breach that could have affected the names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and contact information…
Tesla’s Latest Sales Numbers Show Just How Much People Hate Elon Musk
“We’ve lost some sales perhaps on the left, but we’ve gained them on the right. The sales numbers at this point are strong and we see no problem with demand,” the Tesla CEO said. “The…
Jobs numbers show federal employees teleworking at lowest level since pandemic
Federal workers are now showing up in their offices more than private-sector workers, with the lowest level of government employees teleworking since before the pandemic, according to the…
HSBC cutting staff numbers by 900 at China Pinnacle unit: sources
HSBC is reducing staff numbers at its China digital wealth business Pinnacle by nearly half, or about 900 people, two sources said, a sharp reversal of the bank’s ambition for the unit as…
By the numbers: Trump and Musk’s layoffs at U.S. agencies
U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, have mounted a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce, firing…
Hearst U.K. Bucks Circulation Figures as Condé Nast Faces Challenging Numbers
LONDON — In a challenging media landscape, Hearst U.K. is bucking a circulation slowdown as Condé Nast tries to find its feet. According to data published by the U.K.’s Audit Bureau of…
One of the world’s greatest religious spectacles is underway and the numbers are staggering
Millions of Hindu devotees are bathing in sacred waters as the world’s biggest religious gathering begins in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. Over the next six weeks, a staggering…
Parasitic "vampire" fish numbers surge in Lake Superior
A recent report by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) revealed that populations of parasitic sea lampreys in Lake Superior have surged over the past four years. This spike follows a…
Police to Deploy Drones to Monitor Crowd Numbers at Marina Bay to Ensure Proper Safety During Countdown 2025
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is all set to use several drones to track crowd sizes in real time during the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2025 to ensure your safety. The countdown is…
Mega Millions jackpot: How to watch draw for winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged to $1.22 billon—the fifth-largest in the lottery game's history—as the drawing is set for 11 p.m. ET Friday. Why It Matters The odds of winning the…
NRIC numbers may not be secure enough for authentication purposes, but how will companies adapt?
Publicly available NRIC numbers can lead to unintended challenges with compliance and data breaches NATIONAL Registration Identity Card (NRIC) numbers may not be secure enough to…
Pompeii is limiting its daily visitor numbers
Authorities at Pompeii in southern Italy are introducing a daily limit of 20,000 visitors as part of efforts to protect the ancient site. The measure, which will come into force from…
Spain's catastrophic floods by the numbers: At least 219 dead, 93 missing and billions in damage
MADRID (AP) — The catastrophic torrential rains that overflowed rivers and normally dry canals in eastern Spain last week triggered flash floods that submerged entire communities and…