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Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
Read more: Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billionThe company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
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DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraud
Read more: DOJ charges Southern Poverty Law Center with fraudA federal grand jury indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on wire and bank fraud-related charges on Tuesday, the Justice Department says, accusing it of paying members of extremist groups as part of its efforts to investigate them.
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This week on “Sunday Morning” (April 19)
Read more: This week on “Sunday Morning” (April 19)A look at the features for this week’s broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
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Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to save NPR with $80M
Read more: Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to save NPR with $80MNPR also received an anonymous $33 million donation in April
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Tucker Carlson’s son leaves JD Vance’s team amid his dad’s growing feud with Trump, report says
Read more: Tucker Carlson’s son leaves JD Vance’s team amid his dad’s growing feud with Trump, report saysBuckley Carlson had worked as Vice President JD Vance’s deputy press secretary
Asia
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Chiang Mai chokes under severe haze as pollution levels in Northern Thailand soar
Read more: Chiang Mai chokes under severe haze as pollution levels in Northern Thailand soarPon Doikam, a coconut seller in Chiang Mai, told AFP the haze is so severe it leaves her nose burning and bloodied. Across northern Thailand, even longtime residents say the pollution is exceptionally bad, with dangerous levels of fine particles linked to serious disease.
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RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 launch despite global energy pressures, says Malaysia transport minister
Read more: RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 launch despite global energy pressures, says Malaysia transport ministerSpeaking to local media during a site visit on Friday (Apr 3), Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is now in the system installation phase, which involves limited fuel costs and is unlikely to be affected by the global energy situation.
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Malaysia eyes new energy sources as oil prices rise amid Middle East conflict: DPM Fadillah
Read more: Malaysia eyes new energy sources as oil prices rise amid Middle East conflict: DPM FadillahThe opposition has meanwhile urged the government to form a non-partisan national council to discuss economic interventions, warning that Malaysians are starting to feel the effects of higher energy prices, supply chain disruptions and rising logistics costs.
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Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battle
Read more: Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI agent amid China tech battleThe integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as transferring files and sending emails on users’ behalf, has gained traction in recent weeks.
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China’s premier vows to expand global ‘trade pie’: State media
Read more: China’s premier vows to expand global ‘trade pie’: State mediaChinese Premier Li Qiang was speaking at the opening of the annual China Development Forum, attended this year by prominent business leaders including Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Thailand
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New plan to lower oil price
Read more: New plan to lower oil priceEnergy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than 2 baht per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.
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Pattaya policeman charged after Walking Street murder
Read more: Pattaya policeman charged after Walking Street murderPATTAYA – A police investigator was arrested and charged with murder after the owner of a cannabis shop was shot dead during a drunken argument near Walking Street in the early hours of Sunday.
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Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in Bangkok
Read more: Songkran traffic accidents took 191 lives, most in BangkokAlthough the government has campaigned for road safety during the Songkran festival holiday, traffic accidents from April 10 to 14 have claimed 191 lives, with Bangkok recording the most fatalities.
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Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govt
Read more: Thai Songkran hailed as world’s liveliest festival: govtThailand’s Songkran festival has been named the world’s liveliest festival, according to the government.
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Stock reforms mirror regional realignment
Read more: Stock reforms mirror regional realignmentIn an era where global capital is increasingly concentrated in high-growth themes such as artificial intelligence and technology, traditional sector stocks have steadily fallen out of favour.
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Chiang Mai chokes under severe haze as pollution levels in Northern Thailand soar
Read more: Chiang Mai chokes under severe haze as pollution levels in Northern Thailand soarPon Doikam, a coconut seller in Chiang Mai, told AFP the haze is so severe it leaves her nose burning and bloodied. Across northern Thailand, even longtime residents say the pollution is exceptionally bad, with dangerous levels of fine particles linked to serious disease.
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RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 launch despite global energy pressures, says Malaysia transport minister
Read more: RTS Link on track for Jan 2027 launch despite global energy pressures, says Malaysia transport ministerSpeaking to local media during a site visit on Friday (Apr 3), Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the Johor Bahru-Singapore RTS Link is now in the system installation phase, which involves limited fuel costs and is unlikely to be affected by the global energy situation.
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Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’
Read more: Feasibility studies behind Land Bridge ‘inaccurate’A coalition of academics, environmental organisations and civil society groups has urged Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to disclose all environmental and health impact assessment (EHIA) reports related to the proposed southern Land Bridge project.
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Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delay
Read more: Cranky cat unfairly blamed for train’s 7-hour delayA cat that was not enjoying the ride has become the object of some online criticism after a southbound train arrived at its final destination seven hours behind schedule.
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154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel days
Read more: 154 road deaths in first four Songkran travel daysA total of 154 people have been killed and 705 injured in road accidents across Thailand during the first four days of the “seven dangerous days” of Songkran holiday travel, with Bangkok recording the highest cumulative number of fatalities, authorities said on Tuesday.