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Hegseth defends strike on drug-boat survivors, touts Trump’s Reagan-style defense policies

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — President Trump is the true heir to Ronald Reagan when it comes to championing the former president’s policy of “peace through strength,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday. Mr. Hegseth, in a major speech to the Reagan National Defense Forum, also defended the Trump administration’s deadly missile strikes on alleged drug-trafficking […]

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Chef Max Wittawat on Bangkok Supper Club’s Rise in New York City

Chef Wittawat shares how he balances authenticity with innovation, builds resilient teams, maintains relevance in a hyper-competitive market and envisions the future of Thai dining on the world stage. Evan Sung This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and […]

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Filipino chefs, cooks report gains as MICHELIN Guide lifts Philippine food tourism

The inaugural selection of the MICHELIN Guide in the Philippines is already making a profound impact on the lives of everyday Filipinos—from dedicated chefs and attentive waitstaff to passionate small food entrepreneurs. Many are now witnessing an influx of patrons, discovering new avenues for growth, and embracing renewed pride in the country’s rich culinary heritage. […]

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Trump Presents Kennedy Center Honorees with Gold Medallions

President Donald Trump on Saturday night presented the Kennedy Center honorees with freshly designed gold medallions donated by Tiffany & Co. ahead of Sunday night’s program. Trump, sporting a tuxedo, held the ceremony in the Oval Office, where the honorees, including country legend George Strait, Broadway actor Michael Crawford, disco icon Gloria Gaynor, Golden Globe-winning […]

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Health Works Leaders Coalition launched to promote health system investments and spur economic growth, job creation

The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization officially launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition. This global alliance brings together health and finance ministers, philanthropic organizations, business leaders, leaders of global health agencies, and civil society representatives with the aim of promoting investments in health systems as a strategy for […]

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Waymo recalling software for its self-driving cars amid federal probe

Waymo, a subsidiary of Google parent company Alphabet, is recalling the software of its self-driving vehicles after officials in Austin said the vehicles did not stop for school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent a letter to Waymo Wednesday saying that its Office of Defects Investigation was starting a preliminary evaluation to “investigate […]