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Supreme Court faces Guantanamo test again: Does president's power have limits?
WASHINGTON — Two decades ago, the Bush administration said its “war on terror” prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay were off-limits to the…
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Contributor: It's no metaphor — undersea cables hold together our precarious modern life
In the early days of the pandemic, I began pondering the idea of healing. I stumbled upon a story about a cable repair vessel, the Leon…
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The most important part of the ocean you've never heard of
The most important place on earth that virtually no one has ever heard of is called the Saya de Malha Bank. Among the world’s largest…
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Richard Brody’s New Directors/New Films Picks
Beguiling blends of fiction and nonfiction are the highlights of this year’s edition of the New Directors/New Films series, at Film at…
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Barry Blitt’s “Left to Their Own Devices”
For the cover of the April 7, 2025, issue, the cartoonist Barry Blitt borrows the visual imagery of Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film, “Dr.…
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Singapore shares close lower despite earlier crossing 4,000-mark for the first time
Shares on the local bourse retreated on Friday (Mar 28), despite the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) hitting an all-time high in early…
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UOB denies 'baseless and defamatory' claims by ex-Yang Kee CEO
The bank also issues a warning to Ken Koh; says it will take ‘appropriate actions’ against him UOB has rejected allegations by Yang Kee…
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Deutsche Bank extends CEO's mandate and revamps board in crucial year
Deutsche Bank has extended CEO Christian Sewing’s contract, while its deputy and another top executive will depart as part of a management…
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S$800m rail test centre opens, allows trains and rail systems to be tested in Singapore
Trains and rail systems can now be tested in Singapore, with the completion and opening of a new S$800 million test centre in Tuas. Opened…
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SingPost up 7.7% after divestment of Australian logistics business
Shares of Singapore Post (SingPost) surged on Friday (Mar 28) morning, a day after the company announced the completion of the sale of its…
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At least 28 dead in South Korea wildfires
The death toll from the wildfires sweeping through south-eastern South Korea has risen to at least 28, with 37 more people injured, news…
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Toyota’s global output rises for second month in February on solid Japan sales
Toyota Motor said on Friday its global production rose for the second consecutive month in February, driven by higher output and stronger…
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Hong Kong derivatives trading surges to record on turbulent markets and hedge fund interest
Big swings in stock markets and hedge fund activity have propelled Hong Kong’s derivative trading to unprecedented highs. The number of…
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"Connections" March 28: Hints and answers for puzzle #656
Happy Friday, puzzle enthusiasts! If you are having a tough time working out today's Connections game, then Newsweek has your back. The…
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Asia: Markets mixed as autos suffer more tariff-fuelled losses
Asian markets were mixed on Friday as traders brace for next week’s expected wave of US tariffs, while auto firms extended their painful…
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Celtics' Massive $6.1 Billion Sale in Danger of Being Canceled: Report
Will proposed new Boston Celtics majority owner Bill Chisholm be able to secure control over the 18-time NBA champions after all? That…
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Trump's DOJ to investigate L.A. Sheriff's Department over long waits for gun permits
The federal Department of Justice says it has launched an investigation into whether the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department is violating…
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Old image of under-construction overpass resurfaces after accident on Thai highway
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting…
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Trump executive order targets the Smithsonian over 'divisive, race-centered ideology'
President Trump accused the Smithsonian Institution of propagating “divisive, race-based ideology” and issued an executive order Thursday…
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Growing Singapore border demand boosts Malaysian bus firm IPO
Malaysian bus operator HI Mobility Bhd. is betting on increased traffic at the Singapore border to drive growth as the company readies to…
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Growing Singapore border demand boosts Malaysian bus firm’s IPO
Malaysian bus operator HI Mobility is betting on increased traffic at the Singapore border to drive growth as the company started trading…
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Cost of living in spotlight as Australian PM calls May 3 election
Australia's federal parliamentary elections will be held on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday. "My fellow…
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Singapore’s STI crosses the 4,000 mark for the first time
The Straits Times Index (STI) broke through to a new record on Friday (Mar 28) as it crossed the 4,000 mark for the first time in early…