Katherine Langford

Singapore FA Cup final postponed due to haze as more outdoor events called off

Several other outdoor events have already been called off or rescheduled because of the haze, including the Great Eastern Women's Run and the Purple Parade.

North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system

The announcement came days after Pyongyang said it had test-fired two types of cruise missiles from a submarine after weeks of friction with Seoul over a landmine explosion along their border.

Chinese man celebrates wedding to one woman, baby with ex-lover at same venue on same day

A man in southwestern China has sparked widespread criticism after holding a wedding with one woman and a celebration for his baby with another at the same venue on the same day. According to The Beijing News, Wu Linfeng, from Liupanshui, Guizhou province, held a wedding ceremony with Kong Sihan on...

Foreign banks trim China branch networks as low returns test strategy

Almost two decades after gaining permission to conduct yuan business for local clients, foreign-funded banks are still refining their strategy in China, where the financial sector is dominated by state-owned lenders. While Citi exited its China retail banking business, other foreign banks have...

Anthropic offers Blackstone double-digit yield in chip-financing deal, FT reports

Growing number of ex-officials enter race for Hong Kong Election Committee seats

A growing number of former senior government officials have joined the race for seats on Hong Kong’s Election Committee, a trend observers say will enhance the prestige and legitimacy of the body tasked with choosing the city’s next leader. As the two-week nomination period draws to a close next...

‘Hot economics, cold politics’: why China gave nod for expanded Japanese trade trip

Beijing’s decision to allow a bigger Japanese business delegation to go to China next month may be cause for some optimism but “hot economics, and cold politics” will continue to dominate the strained relationship between the two countries, observers say. Kyodo news agency reported this week that...

What if ADHD isn’t about attention at all? It might be more about motivation and staying engaged

Evidence suggests that it really affects what psychiatrists like me call sustained engagement – an important difference in understanding how to think about the condition.

Singapore haze eases overnight, but air quality remains unhealthy

NEA says the transport of smoke haze from Kalimantan to Singapore could ease on Saturday, with shifting winds and showers expected over Singapore and the surrounding region.

Oil hits five-month high of $110 on new escalation in Middle East

Brent prices jump on reports that Saudi Arabia-led forces intercepted and destroyed missiles aimed at critical energy hubs

Anthropic signs lease for first Canadian data center

Anthropic quietly pitches its own AI safety bill to lawmakers, Politico reports

China warns EU not to ‘fantasise’ on trade approach as Brussels confirms new ‘kill switch’

Beijing warned Brussels not to “fantasise” that taking a hard line will force it into concessions, as the bloc confirmed plans for a gung-ho new kill switch that will allow Brussels to “immediately” kick China out of the single market. Exactly a week after the two sides struck a surprise deal to...

Oregon teen gunman was tackled by ‘heroic’ teacher then shot by students’ father

A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon junior school, then tackled and fought with him – probably saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police said Friday. Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz called the teacher’s...

Shopping in Europe? Here's how to claim a VAT refund

From keeping your receipts to getting your paperwork stamped at customs, here's what travellers need to know about claiming VAT refunds on purchases in Europe.

Snap Insight: Protecting Singapore’s outdoor workers from haze is easier said than done

Financial pressures make reducing haze exposure difficult for Singapore's outdoor workers, says Olivia Jensen of NUS’ Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk.

Legal action by Singapore against haze-causing firms in Indonesia may come with diplomatic implications: Lawyers

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said Singapore will send preventive measure notices to seven companies in Indonesia responsible for fires causing the current haze.

Recruiter shares tips as AI starts to impact the workforce and job search

@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } AI and your job As the debate over how to regulate artificial intelligence continues, the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve is calling AI the most consequential change to the U.S. and global economy in his...

Heritage Insurance CEO says Tampa Bay homeowners could soon see lower rates

Heritage Insurance has filed a second rate reduction with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, a move CEO Ernie Garateix says should lower premiums for homeowners in the Tampa Bay and Miami areas once it is approved.Garateix spoke to Tampa Bay 28 anchor Nadeen Yanes at the end of Hispanic...

Lubbock-Cooper ISD asks voters to approve Prop A tax increase

Lubbock-Cooper ISD is asking voters to approve Proposition A, a tax rate increase that supporters say would help fund the district’s operating budget.

Life Time expands into luxury living, CEO explains rising costs

Longtime CEO Bahram Akradi discusses membership pricing, Life Time Living apartments in Maple Grove and the company’s evolution into a luxury lifestyle brand.

Area high school scores: Oct. 16

Area high school scores Football Class AAA West Fargo Horace 29, Fargo Davies 12 Mandan 43, Minot 36 Legacy 15, Century 14 West Fargo 42, Fargo North 21 Bismarck High 42, Williston 6 Class AA Minot North 34, Jamestown 26 Central Cass 47, Grand Forks Central 6 St. Mary's 53, Watford City 34...