When conversations in Singapore turn to souring geopolitics, there are some who cannot resist pointing out the upside. Of course nobody wants a new cold war, assures one former top official. But if such a situation were unavoidable, and blocs started forming more rigidly and confrontationally around a US-China split, Singapore might be better positioned … Read more
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – Artists across the Metro are documenting the young lives lost to gun violence on both sides of the river. “This is a picture of innocence. This could have been a doctor, a politician, or the next president of the United States. We’ll never know,” says artist David Ottinger. Ottinger is … Read more
More than 150 retired EY partners have written to the accounting firm’s leadership objecting to the radical plan to split its consulting and audit businesses. In a three-page memo seen by the Financial Times, the retired US partners say the plan as envisaged threatens to weaken both halves of the firm, while also asking whether … Read more
Alex Hales and Chris Jordan have been released from their Indian Premier League sides, two days after helping England become the T20 world champions in Melbourne. The franchises have confirmed their retained list for 2023, with an auction set to take place in December. Hales and Jordan are among those to have been let go … Read more
Katy Perry is taking heat for a voting-booth photo she posted to Instagram revealing she cast her Los Angeles Mayoral race vote for billionaire developer Rick Caruso. “l am voting for a myriad of reasons (see the news) but in particular because Los Angeles is a hot mess atm,” wrote Perry in the post. Caruso … Read more
Danny Waldron was the two-goal hero as seventh-tier Alvechurch pulled off an FA Cup first-round giant-killing by triumphing 2-1 at League One Cheltenham. The Southern League Premier Central outfit, the lowest-ranked team in the first round, took the lead through Waldron’s 19th-minute finish, and he then struck again five minutes into the second half. Cheltenham’s … Read more
An African Union special envoy says Ethiopia’s warring sides have formally agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities in the 2-year conflict An African Union special envoy says Ethiopia’s warring sides have formally agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities in the 2-year conflict Ethiopia’s warring sides have formally agreed to a permanent cessation of … Read more
David Moyes and wins away at the traditional ‘Big Six’ clubs in the Premier League do not go hand in hand. At West Ham, Moyes is yet to lead the Hammers to a victory away at Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham or Manchester United. The Hammers have taken just two points from their last … Read more
Fabinho has been widely considered one of the leading No 6 midfielders on the planet for several years but appears to be struggling this season – the question is why? It would be unfair to cast direct blame for Liverpool’s lacklustre start to the season upon the Brazilian when a myriad of issues have contributed … Read more
The state of California sued the cake artist for refusing to make a dessert for a lesbian wedding A California court on Friday ruled in favor of a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a lesbian wedding. While the state argued that the baker had broken anti-discrimination laws, the court found that … Read more