Florida nurse gives up license after saying he won’t perform anesthesia on MAGA patients

Florida nurse gives up license after saying he won’t perform anesthesia on MAGA patients

[ad_1] A Florida nurse who said he would not “perform anesthesia” for “MAGA” patients has relinquished his license.  “Effective today, Erik Martindale is no longer a registered nurse in Florida,” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrote in an X post Thursday. “Healthcare is not contingent on political beliefs, and we have zero tolerance for partisans who put…

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Social justice advocate once named Bostonian of the Year sentenced in fraud case — but given slap on wrist

Social justice advocate once named Bostonian of the Year sentenced in fraud case — but given slap on wrist

[ad_1] A well-known community and social justice activist who founded a Boston nonprofit to reduce violence and who was once was lauded as Bostonian of the Year avoided jail time in a federal fraud case, the Justice Department said Thursday.  Monica Cannon-Grant, 44, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to 18 of 27 counts, including wire fraud, mail…

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South-east Asia seeks data centre investments – but must reckon with their thirst

South-east Asia seeks data centre investments – but must reckon with their thirst

[ad_1] With rapid data centre growth straining the region’s water supply, the race is on for alternative water sources and cooling technologies. [SINGAPORE] Soaring AI demand has brought hefty data centre investments to Johor – yet the Malaysian state’s local government recently narrowed this project pipeline. In November, it halted approvals for Tier 1 and…

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Malaysian Central Bank rejects using ringgit to help exports

Malaysian Central Bank rejects using ringgit to help exports

[ad_1] Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 01:53 PM [KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia’s central bank said strong growth and ongoing reforms would provide support for the ringgit, ruling out using the currency to support exports, which it said are determined by global demand. “The ringgit has never been an instrument for export competitiveness” Bank Negara Malaysia…

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Stocks tumble on bets Kevin Warsh is Trump’s Fed pick

Stocks tumble on bets Kevin Warsh is Trump’s Fed pick

[ad_1] Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 01:19 PM [SINGAPORE] Stocks slumped while the dollar and bond yields shot up on Friday after US President Donald Trump said he has firmed his choice for new Federal Reserve boss, with reports zeroing in on Kevin Warsh as the likely pick. While Warsh, a former Fed Governor,…

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Gold retreats as reports on Trump’s Fed nominee boost dollar

Gold retreats as reports on Trump’s Fed nominee boost dollar

[ad_1] Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 12:17 PM GOLD fell, following its first drop in nearly two weeks, as the US dollar strengthened after a report the Trump administration is preparing to nominate Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve chair. Bullion retreated as much as 4.8 per cent on Friday, having gained as much as 1.4…

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‘Significant improvement’: CNMC Goldmine expects profit lift for 2025 on higher gold, silver prices

‘Significant improvement’: CNMC Goldmine expects profit lift for 2025 on higher gold, silver prices

[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] CNMC Goldmine expects a “significant overall improvement” to its net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025, compared with the previous corresponding period. The forecast is based on a preliminary review of the group’s unaudited financial results for FY2025, “which shows a significant improvement compared to FY2024”, the company said in…

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Trump administration prepares for Warsh Fed chair nomination

Trump administration prepares for Warsh Fed chair nomination

[ad_1] Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 11:37 AM The Trump administration is preparing for the president to nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve chair, according to people familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump said Thursday he plans to announce his pick to lead the US central bank on Friday morning.…

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Trump says he’ll announce Fed chair pick on Friday morning

Trump says he’ll announce Fed chair pick on Friday morning

[ad_1] He reiterated that the next leader of the central bank would lower interest rates Published Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 10:44 AM US PRESIDENT Donald Trump said he would be announcing his pick for a nominee to chair the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, signaling an end to a months-long process that has spurred…

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