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Economic strategy review: AI push for businesses, investing in space among 7 recommendations, Singapore News

A push for businesses to adopt artificial intelligence (AI), investing in emerging industries such as space, and helping "leading" local firms to go abroad are some of the seven recommendations from a government-led review of Singapore's economy. The Economic Strategy Review (ESR), which was launched in August 2025 comprising five committees that are each headed

Adult Polar Bears in Svalbard Are Gaining Fat Even as Arctic Sea Ice Shrinks

Polar bears have come to symbolize the cost of a warming Arctic. As sea ice retreats, the platform they rely on to hunt prey disappears, and bears are expected to burn through fat reserves and grow thinner. But in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Barents Sea, that pattern has not held. A new study

Diversity Think Tank: We can’t afford to roll back DEI

Even without recent news in the US, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives were dialled back in UK businesses last year due to tight budgets and economic uncertainty. Is it the end of the DEI push as we know it, or just a momentary blip in the fight for a diverse tech workforce? By Cat

Seahawks vs. Patriots score prediction, picks: Exact score for Big Game pays 150-1 on best sports betting apps

The Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots in the 2026 Big Game at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, February 8. One option for a potentially massive payout is a Seahawks vs. Patriots score prediction. Both teams went 14-3, won their divisions, and then had to survive hard-fought conference championship games. The Seahawks beat

Mamdani’s Claims on Wealthy New Yorkers Stir Controversy Over City’s Finances

“Together, we will craft a fresh narrative for our city,” declared Zohran Mamdani during his inauguration speech on Thursday. “This narrative won’t depict a city governed solely by the elite 1 percent, nor will it portray a city divided into rich and poor factions.” Mamdani seems to be continuing where former Mayor Bill de Blasio

The Easy Guide to Getting Your Tax ID Online with NIN and CAC

As of January 1, 2026, the long queues at tax offices are officially a thing of the past. The Joint Tax Board (JTB), now operating alongside the Nigerian Revenue Services (NRS) has launched a unified digital portal. This new system automatically links your tax records with your National Identity Number (NIN) or your Corporate Affairs

New Tax Law? Lies, Facts, and What January 2026 Means for Nigerian Workers

The new tax reform was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in June 2025. It brings together changes across four major laws, but for ordinary workers and businesses, the biggest impact starts in January 2026. The goal is not to punish people with new taxes. The goal is to simplify the system, remove unnecessary

UPDATED: Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after tragic accident that claimed 2 lives

Lagos and Ogun State governments have announced that British-Nigerian boxing star, Anthony Joshua, has been discharged from hospital following the fatal road accident of December 29, 2025, which claimed the lives of two young men, Lateef Ayodele and Cina Gami. This is contained in a statement jointly signed on Thursday The post UPDATED: Anthony Joshua

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Amtrak Set to Upgrade Key Philadelphia Power Converter Station

Photo courtesy STV  STV is developing preliminary design for one of the largest railway converter stations in the world, owned by Amtrak. Amtrak has selected STV to develop the preliminary design to replace the Richmond Static Frequency Converter (SFC) #4 in Philadelphia. The facility is Amtrak’s largest traction power converter station and one of the largest railway

How Will Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP React if CLARITY Act Passes or Fails?

The CLARITY Act has become a major regulatory focus for the crypto industry. However, Alex Tapscott, CEO of CMCC Global Capital Markets, said prediction markets may be overstating its chances of passing. While markets currently assign the bill roughly 47% to 50% odds of becoming law, Tapscott said it may struggle to secure enough bipartisan

Bitcoin Price Today: Weak Spot Demand Keeps BTC Under Pressure

Bitcoin price today remains under pressure as spot demand continues to weaken despite periodic increases in futures trading activity. According to the analysis, combined spot and futures demand is estimated at -127,000 BTC, a level considered too weak to support a sustained uptrend. The report suggests the recent market stabilization is driven more by seller

AAVE Price Could Be One Breakout Away From a Massive Rally

AAVE price is approaching a pivotal technical milestone after climbing 8%, with derivatives markets signaling growing confidence among bullish traders. The latest rally has pushed the DeFi token within striking distance of a resistance zone that has defined its broader downtrend for months. A decisive breakout from here could reshape market sentiment and establish the

Pump.fun (PUMP) Price Prediction 2026,2027-2030: Will PUMP Lead Solana’s DeFi Boom?

Story Highlights The Live Price Of Pump.fun is Loading live price Predictions suggest PUMP could reach $0.01 in Q1 2026. Long-term forecast sees PUMP reaching $0.22 by 2030 in a moderate scenario. PUMP.fun (PUMP), a utility coin launch platform for launching Solana-based memecoins with its viral “no-code” model that makes token creation easy for everyday