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The ringgit’s surge to a five-year high against the US dollar is prompting Malaysians, especially travellers, to exchange the currency early, keeping money changers busy despite the usual post-festive lull. “We had expected the crowd to decline this week, but it is still at around 70 per cent,” Malaysian Association of Money Services Business president Jajakhan Kader Gani said. He said the ringgit’s current level of around 4.04 against the US dollar is among the strongest in recent years,...

He was scheduled for execution on Dec. 17, but the lethal injection was paused just days beforehand

Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

Documents mentioning Andrew were briefly released before being withdrawn from the National Archives.

Saunas and cold water swims are booming, but what does science actually say about the benefits?

Saunas and cold water swims are booming, but what does science actually say about the benefits?

The Guard is expected be confined to the French Quarter area popular with tourists.

A quartet of singer Jay Chou lookalikes in China has produced a video supporting the pop idol’s new role as a delivery brand ambassador, sending social media into a frenzy of laughter. On December 18, the Chinese delivery giant Meituan unveiled Chou as its brand ambassador following their high-profile partnership with actress Liu Yifei. Known as the “King of Mandopop”, the Taiwanese singer-songwriter has amassed more than 23 million followers on mainland social media thanks to his musical...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has toured a factory making new multiple rocket launchers that could target the South, touting their ability to "annihilate the enemy" in a concentrated attack, state media reported Tuesday.

A father and son accused of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach "acted alone" and were not part of a wider terrorist cell, police said on Tuesday.

San Diego County announced Monday that several departments will have new heads in the new year, while others are hiring for leadership positions. County Behavioral Health Services, the County Technology Office and the Registrar of Voters all have a new leader or will have one on Jan. 9. Nadia Privara Brahms will become the Behavioral […]

Meet Barry Webb and his award-winning images of the tiny world of slime mould.