Private sector companies added 122,000 jobs in December, less than expected, ADP says

The FDA has faced backlash after Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary claimed in interviews that no scientists were laid off, despite reports from several scientists who received layoff notices from food safety labs in San Francisco and Chicago. These closures have significantly reduced the FDA's capacity to test infant formula and other food products for contamination, including toxic metals and bird flu, at critical times when increased testing is needed. Laid-off scientists criticized Makary's statements as...

Ryan Gosling has joined the cast of the upcoming film "Star Wars: Starfighter," bringing what director Shawn Levy describes as a "uniquely cool ethos" to the franchise. Levy confirmed Gosling's casting during a Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo, emphasizing that the film will present an all-new adventure while retaining the beloved Star Wars essence. Hayden Christensen, known for his role as Anakin Skywalker, expressed confidence in Gosling's abilities, stating he is excited to see...

Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was set to speak at Yale University after being honored at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, where he discussed harsh measures against Palestinian prisoners. Despite a controversial past and being condemned by the Biden administration, Ben-Gvir emphasized support for military actions in Gaza during his visit, which sparked protests from Yale students. His presence in the U.S. raises concerns about the alignment of the GOP with extremist elements in Israeli...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSingapore's Keppel Ltd announced a 25% increase in first-quarter net profit, excluding legacy offshore and marine assets, attributed to strong performance in its infrastructure and asset management sectors. CEO Loh Chin Hua noted that the impact of US tariffs on Keppel is expected to be...

A 16-year-old appeared in court charged with aggravated robbery and murder after the death of Kyle Whorrall. Whorrall, a 33-year-old PhD student, was attacked at an Auckland bus stop. A 32-year-old North Shore woman has also been charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder. The teenager accused of murdering 33-year-old American entomology student Kyle Whorrall has been remanded in custody. He appeared in the Auckland District Court today charged with aggravated robbery...

Summary After being wrongly accused of sexual harassment during his interview for the Chief Justice position, Gauteng Judge President Dunstan Mlambo is now among four candidates selected by President Cyril Ramaphosa for the Deputy Chief Justice vacancy. This development follows the controversy surrounding Mlambo's prior interview, which raised significant concerns regarding the integrity of the selection process. His nomination reflects a critical opportunity for Mlambo to advance within the judiciary, despite the challenges he faced...