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Wall Street opens higher on first trading day of 2026
[WASHINGTON] Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on the first trading day of 2026, as risk sentiment improved after multiple sessions in the final days of a roller-coaster 2025 ended…
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Singapore shares rise on first trading day of 2026; STI up 0.2%
[SINGAPORE] Local stocks rose on Friday (Jan 2) as markets reopened after New Year festivities, on the back of the Republic reporting 4.8 per cent gross domestic product growth for…
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Singapore: Van Driver Arrested After Dramatic Police Chase Through Choa Chu Kang on New Year’s Day
A New Year’s Day police pursuit in Choa Chu Kang ended in dramatic fashion after a van driver attempted to evade traffic police, weaving through neighbourhood streets before crashing and…
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U.S. Tax On Remittances Goes Into Effect On First Day Of 2026
Migrant families in Mexico brace for Trump’s second term and mass deportations, as they depend on remittances sent back home from the U.S. The U.S. tax on remittances imposed by…
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Singapore: Fire Breaks Out on Rooftop of Our Tampines Hub During New Year’s Day Fireworks
A fire broke out on the rooftop of Our Tampines Hub shortly after midnight on Thursday, January 1, occurring amid the community centre’s New Year’s Day fireworks display. Videos circulating…
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Singapore shares slip on final trading day of the year; STI down 0.2%
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended slightly lower on Wednesday (Dec 31), the final trading day of 2025. The decline followed the release of the US Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes, which…
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Singapore shares slip 0.2% on final trading day of the year; STI up 22.7% in 2025
[SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended slightly lower on Wednesday (Dec 31), the final trading day of 2025. The decline followed the release of the US Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes, which…
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Rupee bias tilts higher on final day of year on supportive Asia FX, momentum
[MUMBAI] The Indian rupee was biased higher on the final trading day of the year, due to supportive moves in Asian currencies and favourable near-term momentum. The 1-month non-deliverable forward…
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Jarrod Noll: Pennsylvania Teen Shoots His Parents, Killing Mom, Outside Family Home a Day After Christmas
A teenager is accused of opening fire on both of his parents, killing his mother, outside their Pennsylvania home the day after Christmas, authorities said. Jarrod Noll, 18, was arrested…
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US Businesses Adjust Hours For Boxing Day And New Year’s Day
Shoppers and travellers across the United States are navigating adjusted business hours this holiday season as major retailers, supermarkets and convenience outlets prepare for two key dates — Dec. 26 (the…
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What Time Does Walmart Open on December 26? Millions Face Boxing Day Scramble For Returns As Stores Reopen
Walmart throws open its doors at 6 a.m. sharp today—26 December—after staying shuttered all Christmas Day, drawing crowds eager for returns, bargains and Boxing Day essentials. For bleary-eyed shoppers nursing…
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Upgrade Alert: Eureka’s Mathias Chair Redefines Comfort for People Who Sit All Day
Spending long hours at a desk has become a daily reality for many Americans, making comfort and proper support more essential than ever. Eureka’s Mathias Executive Office Chair has quickly…
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Elon Musk’s Net Worth Surges $3B in a Day to $491B After SpaceX Eyes $30B IPO
Elon Musk’s net worth could soar to $1 trillion (£750.6 billion) by 2033, according to reports, as the first of two vesting dates for his $1 trillion pay package approaches.…
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Generations Day Care Calls for Community Support to Expand Archie’s Pantry and Disability Services
Generations Day Care is issuing a public call for support to sustain and expand its services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the wider San Diego County. Based…
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Rio Tinto outlines plan to cut costs, raise productivity at strategy day
[MELBOURNE/LONDON] Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott outlined a plan to focus on divestments and productivity growth at his first strategy day on Thursday (Dec 4) as he takes steps to…
