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Kingsford Group acquires Tan Boon Liat Building for S$950 million
Kingsford Group has completed the acquisition of Tan Boon Liat Building for S$950 million, marking a significant transaction in Singapore's…
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Media industry faces structural headwinds as consolidation bids stall and newsrooms contract
Paramount's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery stalled under legal challenge, while NPR announced $8M budget cuts and CBS News…
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FDA Retracts Cyclospora Test as Lettuce Outbreak Source Remains Elusive
The FDA retracted a positive cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce, yet maintains its recommendation against consuming the product. Thousands…
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Trump Administration Caps International Student Visas at Four Years, Threatening U.S. College Revenue and Research Pipeline
Trump administration limits international student visas to four years with formal extension fees, threatening college revenue and research. European competitors…
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Indonesia’s free meal programme resumes with gaps—remote areas still excluded
Indonesia's free meal programme has resumed after review, but remote communities remain outside coverage. The government initiative faces logistical hurdles…
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Organized crime syndicates extracted US$88 billion from Asia-Pacific scams, UN report finds
Organized crime groups extracted over US$88 billion through scams in Asia-Pacific, a UN report shows. The finding underscores how criminal…
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U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz as Ceasefire Collapses
U.S. and Iranian forces have resumed military strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire collapsed in…
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Women’s professional golf tour introduces genetic testing requirement for player eligibility
A women's professional golf tour has mandated genetic testing for player eligibility, marking the first major sports circuit to require…
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PS22 Chorus Builds Audience Through Viral Covers, But the Real Value Is Community
PS22 Chorus has built a recognized cultural presence through unconventional pop covers performed by fourth and fifth graders, with performances…
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FIFA’s World Cup Final Halftime Show Drew Global Lineup, Backed $100M Charity Initiative
FIFA premiered its first World Cup final halftime show on July 19, 2026, starring Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and Coldplay. The…