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QuickCheck: Were chainsaws originally invented to aid childbirth?
If you've ever watched a classic horror movie, there's a good chance a chainsaw is involved.
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Technology
Analysis-Under global spotlight, Australia plays hardball on social media ban
SYDNEY, April 3 (Reuters) - Since Australia banned children from using social media in December, lawmakers from Spain to Malaysia have expressed interest in following suit, while U.S. courts have found tech firms negligent toward young users.
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STARPICKS
Set sail in style across Asia
STARDREAM Cruises continues to elevate cruising across Asia with a wide range of experiences across its StarCruises and Dream Cruises brands.
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Corporate News
Trading ideas: Sunway, TNB, Cypark, UEM Edgenta, DKSH, Dialog, MN, Bintai, No Hsin, NexG
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia.
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STARPICKS
Shaping the next generation of cybersecurity experts
IN an era where cyberattacks can cripple hospitals, disrupt economies and compromise national security within minutes, cybersecurity expertise is mission-critical.
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Corporate News
Two NexG directors resign weeks after appointment
KUALA LUMPUR: Two new members of NexG Bhd's board of directors have resigned only three weeks after joining the company.
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Technology
Broadcom taps Alphabet executive Amie Thuener as next CFO
April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. chip designer Broadcom on Thursday named Alphabet executive Amie Thuener as its next finance chief, effective June 12, when incumbent Kirsten Spears retires.
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Technology
OpenAI acquires technology talk show TBPN in surprise move
April 2 (Reuters) - OpenAI, jostling with Anthropic for enterprise customers, has bought TBPN, an online tech talk show that has built a loyal Silicon Valley following through interviews with industry CEOs.
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Technology
Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says
SAN FRANCISCO, April 2 (Reuters) - Amazon must negotiate with a labor union representing some 5,000 workers at a company warehouse on Staten Island, the National Labor Relations Board ruled on Wednesday.
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Technology
Exclusive-SpaceX has held talks with Saudi fund for possible $5 billion investment in IPO, sources say
NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX has had discussions with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund about PIF potentially taking an anchor stake of around $5 billion in the space company's IPO, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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Markets
Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger
US stocks ended slightly mixed on Thursday after paring deeper losses, as diplomatic signals from the Middle East helped calm markets rattled earlier by US President Donald Trump's threats of tougher action against Iran ahead of a long holiday weekend.
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Technology
Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter
April 2 (Reuters) - Coinbase Global has received conditional approval from banking regulators for a national trust company charter, it said on Thursday, a move that could boost the top U.S. cryptocurrency exchange's appeal among large institutional investors.
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Commodities
US crude, Brent jump as Trump vows more attacks on Iran
US oil prices settled more than 11% higher and Brent soared nearly 8% on Thursday in volatile trading, as traders worried about prolonged disruptions to oil supply the day after President Donald Trump said the United States would continue attacks on Iran.
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Nation
Timely upgrade for Taiping Clock Tower
TAIPING: The 145-year-old Taiping Clock Tower, also known as "The Fort", is stepping into a new chapter with upgrading works turning it into a high-value tourism destination here, says state tourism, industry, investment and corridor development committee chairman Loh Sze Yee.
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STARPICKS
Exploring affordable travel options
AS 2026 continues to unfold, the spirit of travelling among Malaysians endures amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.
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Starpicks
Scenic cruises, curated getaways
WITH nearly a century of expertise and Swiss roots, the family- owned Globus family of brands (Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways) has inspired wanderlust, making the world more accessible to travellers through a diverse portfolio of vacation options.
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Nation
Joint U12 team gets second place
A FOOTBALL team made up of pupils from three rural Tamil schools in Melaka managed to finish second in an Under-12 tournament. Malaysia Nanban reported.
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Starpicks
Your ideal getaway starts here
APPLE Vacations once again returns to the MATTA Fair, offering travellers a range of exclusive deals and carefully curated itineraries designed for every type of journey.
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Nation
Suspect hit seven personnel over poor cleaning at Army camp
KUALA LUMPUR: The suspect, who allegedly assaulted seven military personnel at the Bentong Camp, was dissatisfied with how the victims carried out their assigned weapon store cleaning duties.
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Focus
The pipeline that arms cartels
THE 17-year-old sat in a hotel room, running a high-stakes logistics hub from his smartphone.
