Singapore's Fold Rise

Santander profits rise at UK arm

Spanish lender says it faces competitive environment in market where future of its business remains in doubt

Financial Times - 2d

The rise of the "Regina George" liberal

Viral TikTok influencer Suzanne Lambert has built a following by being a "mean" Democrat. Lambert joins "America Decides" to explain why she thinks it's time for a tone shift in the party.

CBS News - 3d

Eurozone inflation rises to 2.5% in January

Price increases stay above ECB’s 2% target but policymakers are confident they will reach that threshold this year

Financial Times - 4d

Singapore says U.S. firms should comply with export controls following DeepSeek chip questions

Questions have been raised over the provenance of the semiconductors used to build DeepSeek's AI model, given U.S. export restrictions.

CNBC - 6d

NHL Salary Cap On The Rise

The NHL announced significant increases to the salary cap's upper and lower limits starting in 2025-26 and progressing through the 2027-28 season.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

German unemployment rises in January to 6.4%

Yahoo News - 6d

DJI Flip Review: A Fabulous Follow Me Folding Drone

The DJI Flip is the best new entry-level drone on the market, and it comes highly recommended.

Wired - Jan. 28

Emma Raducanu crashes out in Singapore Open first round as serve struggles continue

Emma Raducanu suffered a shock first-round defeat to Spain’s Cristina Bucsa as she crashed out of the Singapore Open.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 27

Raducanu loses in Singapore Open first round

Britain's Emma Raducanu loses to world number 101 Cristina Bucsa of Spain in the opening round of the Singapore Open.

BBC News - Jan. 27

Power Rankings: Alabama rises as Tennessee falls

Duke and Alabama rise in the latest edition as SEC teams shift up and down the board.

ESPN - Jan. 24

'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble

Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Singapore eases monetary policy for first time in 4 years

City-state’s central bank cites ‘trade frictions’ as it trims growth and inflation forecasts for 2025

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Singapore eases monetary policy for the first time since 2020, warns of growth slowdown

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of its exchange rate policy band.

CNBC - Jan. 24

Democratic infighting is rising as Trump takes center stage

Democrats are finding themselves mired in infighting and schoolyard sniping just as President Trump begins his new term. Former first lady Jill Biden and Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) daughter ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Singapore's Likee Is an Unlikely Winner of the TikTok Ban

After a US law temporarily forced Americans to find a new home for their short-video habit, TikTok clone Likee saw a surge in usage.

Wired - Jan. 22

Reeves optimistic despite surprise rise in UK borrowing

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Adapting to climate change amid rising natural disasters

As powerful weather events become more frequent, CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti examines how we can adapt. He reflects on the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the planet's hottest year on record, and ...

CBS News - Jan. 22

TikTok owner asks Chinese staff in Singapore to pay taxes to Beijing

ByteDance’s missive comes as China steps up enforcement of global tax collection

Financial Times - Jan. 22

3M’s stock rises as company targets growth this year

3M Co.’s stock rose 4.6% Tuesday after the maker of Post-it Notes, Scotch Tape and Command strips posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and guided for sales growth in 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

Country Garden Shares Rise After Monthslong Suspension

Shares in the company, once one of China’s largest developers, rose on the resumption of trade after it pledged to reach a debt-restructuring deal with creditors.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Malaysia ties fortunes to Singapore as US-China tensions mount

New special economic zone paves way for closer relations between one-time south-east Asian rivals

Financial Times - Jan. 21

The rise in NFL quarterbacks running the ball

NFL quarterbacks are running the ball more than ever. It's a game-changer for the league with some calling out safety concerns. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks it down for us.

NBC News - Jan. 20

As the Los Angeles Wildfires Continue, Restaurants Rise Up

Even as it faces economic setbacks of its own, the hospitality industry is stepping up to feed emergency workers and evacuees.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Viral sicknesses rise amid 'quad-demic' in US

Viral sicknesses have risen in early 2025 amid the ongoing “quad-demic” in the U.S., referring to three respiratory viruses and one gastrointestinal disease, according to the Centers for Disease ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Singapore bets that the carbon credit market isn’t dead yet

Government fund’s bet on BeZero is the latest in a series of investments in carbon credit companies

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned

It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Inside the rise and fall of the ABL

It lasted only 2½ seasons but remains an important chapter in professional women's hoops history.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Edge computing’s rise will drive cloud consumption, not replace it

Successful edge AI deployments require deep integration between edge and cloud, complex orchestration and new approaches to data management.

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

The Madcap Rise of Memecoin Factory Pump.Fun

Pump.Fun raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in its first year in operation. Despite some growing pains, its creators say this is just the beginning.

Wired - Jan. 15

British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover

Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in Asia

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage

Taiwanese charged with suspicion of spying on behalf of China rose by a third to 64 people last year, the island’s National Security Bureau said.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.

Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Is US inflation set to rise further?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 12

Why Singapore’s First Family Is Locked in a Bitter Feud Over a House

A son of the country’s founding father says he has been persecuted by the government because of a feud with his older brother, who until May was prime minister.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11

The death toll from the raging wildfires in Southern California has gone up to 11 people, according to a Friday update from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME). Five ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Harris, Emhoff cancel trip to Singapore, Middle East, Germany amid California fires

Vice President Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff announced their decision to cancel their upcoming international trips on Thursday in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. “In response to ...

The Hill - Jan. 10