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US regulator grants crypto firms initial approval to launch trust banks
The regulator still has to sign off with a final stamp of approval before each of the trust banks can begin to operate Crypto giants,…
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Bitcoin hoarding company Strategy remains in Nasdaq 100
Bitcoin hoarding giant Strategy clung to its place in the Nasdaq 100 on Friday (Dec 12), continuing its year-long stint in the benchmark…
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Musk’s X posts higher sales amid costly turnaround
Sales at Elon Musk’s X jumped during the third quarter, but the social network is still dealing with significant costs – including from…
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Intel nears US$1.6 billion deal for AI chip startup SambaNova
Intel is in advanced talks to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup SambaNova Systems for about US$1.6 billion, including…
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Oracle denies report on OpenAI data centre delays
Oracle denied on Friday (Dec 12) a media report that it was delaying OpenAI-related data centres, following investor worries over its…
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Israel hands mediators list of PIJ terrorists with knowledge of Ran Gvili’s location
In addition to the names of terrorists, Israel reportedly handed over a map with locations relevant to the search for Gvili’s remains. A…
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Google faces 110 million euros French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show
[PARIS/MOSCOW] The administrator of Google’s defunct Russian business has obtained a temporary freeze on some 110 million euros (S$167…
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Fed officials split over risks to US economy going into 2026
The Fed cut its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point for a third consecutive meeting in response to rising unemployment US Federal…
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Lululemon’s CEO Switch and the Perception of Reality
Chief executive officers live in that amorphic, ever-changing space between perception and reality. There’s the business they run, which…
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Messi Fragrance Makes Its Move on the Mass Market
Messi Fragrance is going masstige. The men’s fragrance brand — founded by Lionel Messi — has officially partnered with Walmart to launch a…
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Fursac Creative Director Gauthier Borsarello to Depart
PARIS — Fursac creative director Gauthier Borsarello is exiting the menswear label after three years at the helm, revealing his departure…
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Wall Street ends lower; fears of AI bubble and inflation send investors away
Other companies that have benefited from AI bets but went into reverse on Friday included SanDisk The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed down…
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AI jitters knock Stoxx 600 lower, wiping out early-week gains
Investors also favour a likelihood of White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett becoming the next Fed chair, a scenario that could lead…
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Mont Blanc road tunnel reopens to traffic after 15 weeks of repairs
The Mont Blanc road tunnel linking France and Italy reopened to traffic on Friday following the completion of construction work. Webcam…
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Sherrone Moore: Fired Michigan Coach Threatened Mistress Paige Shiver that He Would Make Her 'Watch Him Kill Himself' after Invading Her Home
Disgraced former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore threatened his mistress that she would "watch him kill himself" and…
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Sherrone Moore: Ex-Michigan Football Coach Seen in Prison Jumpsuit as He Is Charged with Felony and Could Face up to Five Years in Prison
Scandal-marred former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was formally charged on Friday with home invasion, stalking,…
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Kelli Moore: Sherrone Moore's Wife Made 911 and Said He Was 'Suicidal' After Being Fired Before Being Arrested Over Assault Allegations
The wife of disgraced former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore had called 911 ahead of his arrest on Wednesday, expressing…
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Thousands of devotees flood Mexico City for Virgin of Guadalupe pilgrimage
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Images of the Virgin of Guadalupe on their backs, devotees of Mexico’s patron saint flooded streets on the north side…
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Exclusive: PB5star’s New Racquet Shoe is a Lifestyle-performance Hybrid
PB5star’s new Cosmic shoe for racquet sports enthusiasts bridges the gap between a performance sneaker and an everyday casual shoe. While…
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In Depth: China bad-debt managers’ bet on bank stocks could backfire
A NEW player has emerged in the boardrooms of China’s major banks: the “Big Four” state-owned asset management companies (AMCs) created to…
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Nancy Shaver Is the Real Deal
The choreographer Marla Phelan is interested in the birth of stars—not Barbra Streisand or Lady Gaga but the cosmic kind. Working with the…
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A Holiday Gift Guide: Puzzles and Games Galore
For the word gamer with old-school tastes and ample storage space, consider a Monogrammed Deluxe Scrabble set ($170), paired with a…
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OUE Reit secures S$100 million unsecured loan facility
Proceeds will be used for capital expenditure, working capital and general funding purposes OUE Real Estate Investment Trust (OUE Reit)…