Biden blasts ‘shameful’ Meta decision to scrap US fact-checking
A global network warned of real-world harm if Meta expands its decision to other countries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Meta, Amazon scale back diversity programmes ahead of Trump inauguration
Some of America’s biggest businesses have been scaling back their diversity initiatives. Read more at straitstimes.com.
LA wildfires: Wind lull offers hope in Los Angeles fires as blame game begins
Authorities have said it was too early to know the cause of the blazes, but criticism has mounted of officials’ preparedness and response. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sydney synagogue sprayed with antisemitic graffiti in latest attack on Australian Jews
A synagogue in Sydney was daubed in antisemitic graffiti, police said on Saturday, a day after the antisemitic vandalism of a separate synagogue in the New South Wales state capital. Read more at ...
LA wildfires: Stunned and tearful, residents return to find their homes are gone
In a neighbourhood of 60 homes ravaged by the Palisades Fire, the only thing left standing at Mr Rick McGeagh’s ranch house near the Will Rogers State Park is a statue of the Virgin Mary he installed ...
US agency declares California wildfires a public health emergency
Wildfires have devastated Los Angeles neighbourhoods, killing 10 people so far and destroying nearly 10,000 structures. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Villa rally to beat Potter's West Ham in FA Cup third round
BIRMINGHAM, England - Aston Villa came from behind to defeat West Ham United 2-1 in the FA Cup third round on Friday after a ...
The Magnificent Seven tech stocks: Bubble or unstoppable?
Tech giants are entering a new phase of the AI evolution, and investor focus will be on monetisation and revenue generation.
Hard to reclaim losses if you sign investment contracts without reading
If you choose not to read the documents, the law will not allow you to take advantage of your own negligence and carelessness ...
‘Too oppressive, too depressing’: Magic of favoured home of live streamers in Hangzhou wears off
Amid China’s slowing economy, resident occupancy at Regent International has dipped and rental fallen. Read more at ...
Sergio Garcia completes LIV roster with fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu
Sergio Garcia completed his 2025 LIV Golf roster with the addition of fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu to Fireballs GC. Read more ...
Los Angeles firefighters make progress as intense winds ease
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters finally started gaining control over two major wildfires on the eastern and western flanks of Los ...