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Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a large new study finds. The results provide some of the…
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Germany calls for investigation into killing of paramedics in Gaza
Germany has called for an investigation after eight paramedics were reportedly killed in the Gaza Strip. "We believe that a comprehensive…
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Judge restores funds for lawyers representing children in immigration court
A federal judge in Northern California ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal funding for migrant children in…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Will Release in June and Emphasize Streaming
As part of its marketing campaign for the Nintendo Switch 2, company executives on Wednesday announced new details about its next video…
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A Disappointment in Wisconsin
The failure to reclaim the state’s high court will have large-scale consequences given the activism of the liberal majority. Source link
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US: Wall St tumbles at open as Trump tariffs loom
US stock indexes opened sharply lower on Wednesday (Apr 2) as investors awaited details of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs to assess…
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Grab's new Singapore taxi licence approved as it will need to grow its business organically: regulators
Ride-hail and delivery giant Grab’s entry into the taxi sector was approved because it intends to start a new taxi fleet rather than…
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Niger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted president
Niger's military leaders have released more than 50 detainees, including former ministers in the government they toppled in 2023. Among…
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Dollar dips as Trump tariff plan keeps traders on edge
The dollar slipped and other currencies held in tight ranges on Wednesday (Apr 2) as traders awaited details of US President Donald…
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Former federal health chief Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor
Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra announced Wednesday that he is running for governor, joining a crowded…
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One Raffles Quay inks S$1.13 billion sustainability-linked loan from DBS, other banks
The office complex will work towards meeting targets such as reducing energy and water usage by 20-29% Office complex One Raffles Quay has…
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Next generation of ultra-rich to spur take-up of donor-advised funds: Citi
The next generation of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals will likely boost the uptake of donor-advised funds (DAFs) to meet their…
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Goldman is opening up private equity deals to rich individuals
Goldman Sachs Group is expanding its private equity offering to wealthy individuals across Wall Street and beyond, in the latest sign of…
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OCBC to finance £10 billion in UK investments by 2030 under new partnership
OCBC plans to deploy £10 billion (S$17.4 billion) in financing over the next six years to support foreign direct investment into the…
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Rival leaders of split Cyprus make inroads to work together but rift remains
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus made some progress Wednesday on fostering trust between their…
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Helped by a Typo, Mississippi Is on the Way to Eliminating Its Income Tax
Mississippi just passed a law to eliminate the income tax because principled conservatives fought for it. Source link
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In Defense of Allies
If our allies need to do more, they are also a benefit to our national security. Source link
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The Courts Overstep in the Messy Clash with Trump over Tren de Aragua
The judiciary should defer to the political branches on this issue. Source link
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The Case for Defunding NPR Keeps Getting Stronger
CEO Katherine Maher’s testimony adds to the argument against public subsidies we’ve made for years. Source link
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Protect Workers’ Right to Vote
President Trump and Republicans in Congress can give workers a real voice in unionization elections. Source link
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The University of Michigan DEI Walkback Is Worth Celebrating
But the rot goes deep, and we should all be keeping a close watch. Source link
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Introducing a New Genre: The Post-Covid Movie
The Friend looks back at the repression we’ve endured. Source link
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Xiaomi shares extend losses as police investigate EV accident
Xiaomi shares suffered another sell-off on Wednesday (Apr 2), signalling unabated investor concerns after Chinese police launched a probe…
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Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in March as fully electric sales dive
Volvo Cars sold 70,737 cars in March, down 10 per cent from a year earlier as sales of fully electric cars tumbled, the Sweden-based…