Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Nominates Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM Candidate

Thailand’s Pheu Thai party has nominated Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, as its candidate for the country’s next prime minister. This announcement comes just a day after the Constitutional Court dismissed the current Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for an ethics violation. Paetongtarn’s nomination follows Pheu Thai’s strategy of appealing…

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North Korea to Reopen Borders for Tourism After Four-Year Hiatus Due to COVID-19

North Korea is set to welcome foreign tourists once again after nearly five years of border closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial reopening will focus on Samjiyon, a city surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, according to China-based tourism agencies. Although Samjiyon is the only confirmed destination for now, experts anticipate that popular locations…

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Blake Lively Faces Backlash Over ‘It Ends With Us’ Promotion for Ignoring Film’s Core Theme

Blake Lively is under fire following a promotional video for her new film It Ends With Us. Fans criticized Lively and co-stars Jenny Slate, Isabella Ferrer, and author Colleen Hoover for discussing light topics like dream jobs and zodiac signs while overlooking the film’s serious theme of domestic violence. The comments section was filled with…

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These Pricey Sports Cars and Their Affordable Alternatives: Performance and Style on a Budget

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a high-performance sports car but find the price tag daunting, you’re not alone. The automotive world is filled with iconic and luxurious sports cars that exude power, performance, and style—but they often come with hefty price tags. Fortunately, there are more affordable alternatives that capture the essence of these…

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Court Upholds Jordan Chiles Bronze Medal Ruling, Denies USA Gymnastics Appeal

USA Gymnastics faced a setback on Monday as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) denied its appeal to reinstate Jordan Chiles’s bronze medal from the women’s floor routine at the 2024 Olympics. Despite presenting new video evidence, CAS maintained that its rules prohibit reconsideration of arbitral awards. The dispute began when Chiles’s score was…

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Kamala Harris Taps California Roots and Silicon Valley Support to Fuel Election Bid

Vice President Kamala Harris is harnessing her deep connections in California, particularly in Silicon Valley, to bolster her bid for the White House. Over the weekend, she headlined a major fundraiser in San Francisco, raising over $13 million from a crowd of nearly 700 attendees, including influential tech leaders and Hollywood figures. The event, held…

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Adani Group Faces Another Hit After Fresh Allegations by Hindenburg Research

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s conglomerate, Adani Group, saw a sharp $2.4 billion drop in market value on Monday following fresh allegations from Hindenburg Research. The short-seller accused the head of India’s market regulator, SEBI Chair Madhabi Puri Buch, of having ties to offshore funds linked to Adani’s companies. This comes after a year-and-a-half-long battle between…

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America’s Richest Women: Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated World

The richest individuals lists, whether in the U.S. or globally, remain predominantly male, a reflection of historical gender disparities. From discriminatory workplace practices to being barred from obtaining credit cards until the 1970s, women have faced numerous obstacles to accumulating wealth. Even in 2024, women earn only $0.83 for every $1 earned by men, highlighting…

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