Politics
Trump says DOGE will look into more federal agencies
President Trump said Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency will continue to review the spending of federal agencies,…
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Politics
Trump, Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba start off on friendly footing
It's official: President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba really like each other. Source link
Politics
A short honeymoon for Catholics in D.C. as Vice President Vance clashes with bishops on migration
The sense of Catholic unity didn't last long. Less than a week after Vice President JD Vance shared the inauguration stage with a senior…
Celebrity
Jordon Hudson: Bill Belichick's Girlfriend Sparks Engagement Rumors with Wild Red Carpet Instagram Post
Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, cheekily admitted to engagement rumors after stepping onto the red carpet with him on…
Business
Immigrants took nearly 90% of new jobs since 2020
The U.S. economy has netted 5.4 million jobs over the past five years, with 90% of that growth going to immigrants, according to new…
News
Check In Hanyang Episode 15: How to Watch, Airdate, Preview, Spoilers, and More
Check In Hanyang episode 15 will air on Channel A on Saturday (February 8) at 9:10 PM KST. The penultimate episode will revolve around the…
News
Crocodile Drags Mother to Her Death in Indonesia and Then Same Reptile Kills Son While He Tries to Finds Her Body
A mother and her son were mauled to death by the same aggressive crocodile in Indonesia, as authorities continue searching for the woman's…
News
Kanye West Goes on Antisemitic Rant, Praises Hitler, Calls Himself Nazi and Says He Controls Wife Bianca Censori Days after Her X-Rated Grammys Stunt
Kanye West unleashed a disturbing, hours-long rant overnight that quickly went viral, targeting those who have slammed his marriage while…
Business
Property tycoon Gordon Tang and wife’s takeover bid of Suntec Reit lapses without fulfilling 50% threshold
PROPERTY tycoon Gordon Tang and his wife Celine have failed to take over Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit), as their shareholding…
Business
US: Wall St muted at open after jobs data
WALL Street’s main indexes opened flat on Friday (Feb 7), as investors expected the Federal Reserve to take a more cautious stance on…
Business
Malaysia’s Petronas to ‘rightsize’ workforce to ensure survival: reports
MALAYSIA’S state energy firm Petronas will “rightsize” its workforce to ensure its long-term survival amid increasing challenges in the…
Business
Malaysia’s Petronas to cut jobs to ensure survival: reports
MALAYSIA’S state energy firm Petronas will reduce its workforce to ensure its long-term survival amid increasing challenges in the global…
Business
Frasers Property registers S$1 billion in pre-sold revenue as at end-2024; net gearing at 86.4%
FRASERS Property registered S$1 billion in pre-sold revenue across Singapore, Australia, Thailand and China as at Dec 31, 2024, its…
Politics
The Week: Musk’s DOGE Takes On Washington
Plus: Donald Trump considers a real-estate opportunity in Gaza. Source link
News
Attention Must Be Paid: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Is Set to Expire
Expiring provisions promise tax hikes if not extended. Source link
Politics
Two Cheers for Tariffs
Not every tariff is a boon, nor is every one a bane. But they can provide long-term gains well in excess of their short-term costs. Source…
Politics
For a Permanent Victory Against DEI, President Trump Needs Congress
The hard process of legislating, rather than the whipsaw of executive actions that change from administration to administration, will lead…
News
The Political Exoticism of <i>I’m Still Here</i>
Walter Salles reflects our parallel contradictions. Source link
Politics
Trump Has Launched a Necessary Fight Over the President’s Spending Discretion
Whether he realizes it or not, he could help restore the system the Founders envisioned. Source link
News
The Rise of Musk Derangement Syndrome
Elon Musk, who is running roughshod over the federal bureaucracy, is the public enemy of the hour. Source link
News
Why Was a Climate Activist Put in Prison for Five Years?
The London Orbital Motorway, or the M25, is a vast ring road that runs in a shaggy circle around the outer edges of the capital. If you…
Business
China’s central bank maintains gold buying momentum in January
CHINA’S central bank added gold to its reserves in January for a third month, official data by the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) showed on…
Business
Xiaomi hits fresh record high on China’s subsidy programme boost
XIAOMI’S shares surged to a fresh record in Hong Kong on Friday (Feb 7), as new product launches and benefits from China’s nationwide…
Business
Xiaomi hits new high on China’s subsidy programme boost
XIAOMI’S shares surged to a fresh record in Hong Kong on Friday (Feb 7), as new product launches and benefits from China’s nationwide…