Politics
The Democrats Are Suffering Through a Drought of Generational Talent
Without an Obama or a Clinton or a JFK to attract attention, the mediocrities run rampant. Source link
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Politics
Senate starts effort to roll back Biden regulations, votes to repeal rule on oil and gas exploration
The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation to repeal a rule that adds costs to oil and gas production on the outer continental shelf -- the…
Politics
Trump to probe copper tariffs, opening door to new levy on metal
PRESIDENT Donald Trump signed an executive action directing the Commerce Department to examine possible copper tariffs, the latest in a…
News
DHS warns illegal immigrants to self-deport
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that her department will begin to enforce laws that allow consequences to be…
Business
Coupang profit beats estimates, even as sales growth slows
COUPANG, the largest e-commerce company focused on South Korea, handily beat profit estimates for the fourth quarter, even as sales grew…
Lifestyle
Zelenskyy to travel to Washington over mineral deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington Friday amid negotiations that would give the U.S. access to the eastern…
Business
MAS review group initiatives to benefit banks, Reits in near term
DIVIDEND-PAYING players such as banks and real estate investment trusts (Reits) may gain in the near term from the first set of measures…
Politics
Judge stiffens hold on Trump's funding pause, warning of 'potentially catastrophic harm'
A federal judge stiffened her order blocking President Trump from carrying out his general government funding pause by issuing a…
Politics
FBI looking into James Comey's off-the-books 'honeypot' operation targeting 2016 Trump campaign
New leadership at the FBI is starting an investigation into the origins of the agency's plan a decade ago to infiltrate the campaign of…
Politics
Office of Special Counsel wants 45-day delay in Trump firings
The government's top cop for policing federal workers' rights has urged the Merit Systems Protection Board to hit pause on the Trump…
Politics
The High Stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race
Voters should elect Brad Schimel to prevent Scott Walker’s union reforms from being overturned. Source link
Business
US: S&P 500, Nasdaq muted as US plans tighter curbs on chip exports to China
The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq had a subdued start on Tuesday (Feb 25) as markets braced for the potential impact of more stringent…
Business
Food Empire H2 profit down 3.2% at US$28.9 million
FOOD Empire’s net profit fell 3.2 per cent to US$28.9 million for the second half ended Dec 31, 2024, from US$29.8 million in the same…
Business
DBS flags 13,000 employees for upskilling, reskilling amid job cuts
DBS has identified 13,000 employees that require upskilling or reskilling, in order to enable them to be future-ready, the bank said on…
Politics
Curb Your Hysteria
For the Trump critics, for the Trump supporters, for those hysterical about either: remember the virtues of wisdom, grace, and restraint.…
Politics
The Great Energy Divide Is About Beliefs, Not Principles
Fossil fuel opponents have based their policies on the hope that ‘green’ energy will someday become reliable and affordable. Source link
News
RFK Jr. Is Not Alone in Scrutinizing Seed Oils
On this, the newly confirmed HHS secretary probably has a valid point. Source link
News
Palestinians Have Dehumanized Themselves
Decades of Palestinian barbarism have eroded the pity reserves of a majority of the Israeli people. Source link
News
The Dark Truth About Planned Parenthood Is Now Undeniable
It’s now obvious that the abortion giant prioritizes influence over providing quality health care to women in need. Pregnancy centers…
News
First, Fire All the Generals
The deeper issue with our top generals is that they are the creatures of a system geared toward bureaucratic conformity and a flavorless…
News
‘There’s something about Uruguay,’ &c.
On democracies in Latin America, and other states. Source link
News
Teens are spilling dark thoughts to AI chatbots. Who's to blame when something goes wrong?
When her teen with autism suddenly became angry, depressed and violent, the mother searched his phone for answers. She found her son had…
News
Should You Be Religious?
In one of their sketches, the comedy duo Key and Peele are on a road trip. They decide to listen to some music, and Jordan Peele…
Business
China raises scrutiny of outflows via Hong Kong listings, foreign deals
CHINA is increasing scrutiny of outbound investments by domestic companies as well as their use of proceeds from Hong Kong share sales,…