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Iran attempting cyberattacks against critical U.S. infrastructure, officials say
WASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies are “urgently warning” private-sector companies nationwide that Iranian actors are conducting cyber operations targeting critical U.S. infrastructure, a campaign that has already caused disruptions, according to...
Gold steadies as traders weigh Trump’s deadline to strike Iran
Now in its sixth week, the war has heightened the prospects that central banks will delay cutting interest rates or even hike themPublished Tue, Apr 7, 2026 · 09:02...
US inflation seen spiking in first snapshot since Iran war
Published Mon, Apr 6, 2026 · 09:02 AMTHE sudden increase in US petrol prices felt by American consumers is set to be on full display in key inflation data...
After Yeo’s, Tiger Beer: Why some Singapore F&B firms leave – and others stay
Larger-scale manufacturers with overseas markets are more likely to move operations out, say observers[SINGAPORE] The recent moves by two home-grown food and beverage (F&B) firms to downsize their Singapore...
Near-term oil prices hit record premium over later deliveries after Trump vows more attacks on Iran
Published Fri, Apr 3, 2026 · 08:35 AM[HOUSTON] US crude oil futures for immediate delivery next month hit their largest-ever premium over the second-month contract on Thursday, as traders...
A $17-million bet brought ChatGPT to CSU campuses. A year later, AI distrust leaves many divided
California State University’s controversial $17-million deal to provide ChatGPT to every one of its campuses has been met with mixed results, with wide but uneven use across the system,...
First Reit proposes S$471.5 million divestment of Indonesia assets
A special distribution of about S$9.7 million is expected to be declared after the deal[SINGAPORE] The manager of First Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) announced on Wednesday (Apr 1)...
Apple at 50: How a garage startup became a $3.5-trillion titan
Fifty years ago, Steve Wozniak knew he built a great personal computer, but the young engineer couldn’t convince his employer, Hewlett-Packard, to buy into the big idea. “Five times...
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses
A Los Angeles jury dealt a blow to social media giants Meta and YouTube this week when it found that the platforms were negligent for designing addictive features that...
California bill would require parent bloggers to delete content of minors on social media
As the daughter of a social media influencer, Caymi Barrett said she navigates life within a digital footprint she wished never existed. “Everything my mom posted is still on...
