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GSK profit lifted by HIV, asthma drugs in boost to new CEO
Its adjusted earnings per share rises to 25.5 pence, higher than analysts’ expectations reported better-than-expected profit in the fourth…
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Washington Post begins layoff, gutting sports and foreign coverage: source
The layoff comes days after the newspaper scaled back its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics The Washington Post informed its staff on…
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Washington Post begins widespread layoffs, sharply shrinking storied newspaper’s reach
The cuts come days after the newspaper scaled back its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics — The Washington Post began widespread layoffs…
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Dow edges up as Lilly, Super Micro earnings cushion software jitters
The S&P 500 opened largely flat and the Dow marginally higher on Wednesday (Feb 4), following upbeat results from Eli Lilly and Super…
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New York Times added 1.4 million digital subscribers in 2025
The New York Times added 1.4 million digital-only subscribers in 2025, including about 450,000 in the last quarter of the year, the…
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Automakers in China roll out longer-term financing plans to spur demand
Customers buying Dongfeng Nissan’s Sylphy Classic model will need to make a daily repayment of as low as 27 yuan over 8 years Automakers…
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Uber forecasts profit below estimates as cheaper rides boost trips but hurt margins
Uber Technologies forecast first-quarter profit below market expectations and missed fourth-quarter estimates on Wednesday (Feb 4), as…
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At Least 35 Dead and Almost 400 Injured as 6.5 Feet of Snow Hits Japan, with Authorities Warning of Impending Avalanches
NEED TO KNOW At least 35 people have been killed and nearly 400 injured, as a huge winter storm has dumped 6.5 feet of snow onto some…
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Medical Malpractice Comes Home to Roost in Detransitioner Verdict | National Review
Young people who were victimized by ideology masquerading as medicine are beginning to get justice in our courts. Source link
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EC World Reit loses appeal over unauthorised mortgage of key Hangzhou property; manager to seek re-trial
The manager says the legal defeat will not require further adjustments to financial statements The manager of EC World Real Estate…
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Watches of Switzerland Lifts Sales, Profit Projections After Robust Holiday Trading
LONDON – Watches of Switzerland Group raised its sales and profit targets for the full fiscal year following a robust quarter of holiday…
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Singapore Tightens Health Monitoring for Migrant Workers Arriving from West Bengal Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak
Singapore has stepped up precautionary health measures for newly arrived migrant workers who have travelled to India's West Bengal state,…
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Gay Figure Skaters Pave Their Own Way in “Icebreakers”
In June, 1994, I took the F train out to Coney Island to root for my friend Phil, who was skating, solo, in the Gay Games. From the…
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Tesla’s China-made EV sales extend gains despite industry slowdown
Deliveries of Model 3 and Model Y made at Shanghai plant are up 9.3% from a year-ago period Tesla’s China-made electric vehicle sales rose…
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Vietnam Reinforces Trade, Energy and Technology Ties with US Firms During Sixth Round of Negotiations
Vietnam used the sixth round of negotiations on the Vietnam–US Fair and Balanced Reciprocal Trade Agreement to reaffirm its commitment to…
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Vicom sets up S$60 million integrated hub to adapt to EVs, complex industrial testing needs
The five-storey facility consolidates vehicle inspection and non-vehicle testing services in one location Vehicle inspection service…
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Beijing Fossil Found by 12-Year-Old Reveals First Middle Jurassic Amphibian Footprints in Asia
A fossil discovered by a 12-year-old in Beijing has helped close a significant gap in Asia's Middle Jurassic fossil record, with…
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About 650 Cyclists Fined in Singapore for Traffic Violations in Last Six Months of 2025
About 650 cyclists were issued summonses in the last six months of 2025 for flouting traffic rules, as the police stepped up enforcement…
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GIC-backed Shenzhen Han’s CNC to price Hong Kong listing at top of range; targets HK$4.83 billion raise
The firm is offering 50.5 million shares in the listing, with the offer price determined as HK$95.80 per share Printed circuit board (PCB)…
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Kamloops Lawyer Convicted of Killing Client After Spending Nearly $800K He Gave the Lawyer to Hide from His Estranged Wife
A former Kamloops lawyer who stole almost $800,000 from a client before fatally stabbing him and smuggling his body out of his office in a…
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Singapore stocks continue record run on Wednesday; STI up 0.4 per cent
Singapore stocks ended higher on Wednesday (Feb 4), with the local bourse closing at a record high for the second straight session. The…
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Singapore stocks continue record run on Wednesday; STI up 0.4%
Singapore stocks ended higher on Wednesday (Feb 4), with the local bourse closing at a record high for the second straight session. The…
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Singapore: 71-Year-Old Woman Fined for Repeat Offences of Feeding Pigeons After Prior Conviction
A 71-year-old Singaporean woman who continued feeding wild pigeons despite earlier fines and repeated warnings has been fined S$3,200…
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Nvidia’s CEO dismisses fears AI will replace software tools as stock sell-off deepens
He says the worries are misguided, and that AI will rely on existing software rather than rebuild basic tools from scratch…