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Markets remain nervous as sticky inflation data stands in way of rate cuts
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Markets remain nervous as sticky inflation data stands in way of rate cuts

Biggest event of the week will be Fed’s next rate decision, which is due on May

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April 29, 2024
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Tesla drops plan for new models of affordable cars

It will now use current product lines as the basis for cheaper electric vehicles

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April 29, 2024
Will collagen in bubble tea really make your skin more supple?
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Will collagen in bubble tea really make your skin more supple?

Not enough evidence to show how effective it is to consume such beverages, say experts

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April 29, 2024
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RSAF pilot bags top student award at Indian military college

He is the third Singapore Armed Forces officer to receive the Southern Star Medal

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April 29, 2024
30 more volunteers join TTSH para-nursing programme
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30 more volunteers join TTSH para-nursing programme

They join over 90 current volunteers to work with nurses to care for patients

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April 29, 2024
Ideas to remove burnt electric buses from multi-storey depots sought
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Ideas to remove burnt electric buses from multi-storey depots sought

Equipment must extract bus quickly, without it touching the ground or depot’s structures

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April 29, 2024
Trump sharpens his attacks on Robert F. Kennedy Jr
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Trump sharpens his attacks on Robert F. Kennedy Jr

Former president takes aim at independent rival and running mate

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April 29, 2024
Plan to turn London's WWII-era tunnels into tourist destination
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Plan to turn London's WWII-era tunnels into tourist destination

There is a locked door on the eastbound platform of the Chancery Lane station of the London Underground. The door is unassuming, sturdy and white.

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April 29, 2024
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Ex-energy executive Pichai named Thai finance minister

He will also take on role of DPM and faces tough task of reviving country’s economy

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April 29, 2024
Israeli minister says hostage deal could see Rafah op suspended
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Israeli minister says hostage deal could see Rafah op suspended

Israel's foreign minister said on April 28 that a planned incursion into the southern Gaza city of Rafah could be suspended should a deal emerge to secure the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

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April 29, 2024
Almost 200 pro-Palestinian activists arrested at 3 US colleges
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Almost 200 pro-Palestinian activists arrested at 3 US colleges

One university closes its campus after repeated attempts to break into buildings

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April 29, 2024
China to revise legislation to tackle illicit capital flows
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China to revise legislation to tackle illicit capital flows

It is grappling with tech that complicates anti-laundering efforts, like crypto assets

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April 29, 2024
Suggestions to further protect nature here will be studied: Desmond Lee
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Suggestions to further protect nature here will be studied: Desmond Lee

Proposals include ensuring environmental impact assessments are mandated by law

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April 29, 2024
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Mergers, closures, diversification: What is happening to S'pore's cultivated meat sector?

Singapore piqued interest when it was the first country in the world to approve the sale of cultivated chicken in 2020, attracting both local and global players to set up their operations here.

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April 29, 2024
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MOE looking at how to meet teachers' evolving needs, including flexi-work

Educators are also seeking more diverse experiences within their careers: Chan

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April 29, 2024
‘Go on dates, parents’ student care centre takes care of kids till late
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‘Go on dates, parents’ student care centre takes care of kids till late

A student care centre is encouraging the parents of the children in its care to go on date nights.

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April 28, 2024
Ong sets three freediving national marks in Camotes
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Ong sets three freediving national marks in Camotes

It was the hunt for a sea turtle that took Patricia Ong into the world of freediving.

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April 28, 2024
WE'VE DONE IT BEFORE: FODEN
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WE'VE DONE IT BEFORE: FODEN

Midfielder, who broke 50-goal barrier, says City's past will help nerves in '6 more finals'

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April 28, 2024
Liverpool's title hopes suffer Hammer blow with draw
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Liverpool's title hopes suffer Hammer blow with draw

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could not hide his disappointment as his side's slim English Premier League title hopes faded further on April 27, when Michail Antonio's late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 home draw.

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April 28, 2024
HALIBURTON FLOATER SINKS BUCKS IN OT
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HALIBURTON FLOATER SINKS BUCKS IN OT

Point guard overcomes poor shooting to hit winner in the Pacers' 121-118 Game 3 victory

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April 28, 2024
Nadal eyes dream doubles pairing with Alcaraz
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Nadal eyes dream doubles pairing with Alcaraz

Rafael Nadal said it would be exciting to partner fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics and the 22-time Grand Slam champion hoped they can enter some doubles tournaments in the build-up to the Games.

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April 28, 2024
Buddies Mcllroy and Lowry still among the leaders
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Buddies Mcllroy and Lowry still among the leaders

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are good friends, former Ryder Cup teammates and they have also enjoyed a dinner together with more to come according to the PGA Tour - since they touched down earlier this week for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event.

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April 28, 2024
BATTLE OF LIM'S BIGHORN A CLASSIC
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BATTLE OF LIM'S BIGHORN A CLASSIC

Team Meagher-Lerner-Lim show their Midas touch again in the 1400m leg of 3YO features

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April 28, 2024
Why the markets have turned rocky now
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Why the markets have turned rocky now

Behind the turmoil are familiar culprits: inflation and interest rates, amid geopolitical tensions

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April 28, 2024
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The reality of being targeted by scammers daily

You open your eyes and grope for your phone. You check your inbox and discover dozens of spam email that made it past the filter.

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April 28, 2024
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Homes in many major cities are getting pricier

Cities around the globe are facing a stark reality: There are not enough affordable places for people to live.

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April 28, 2024
Fixed deposits a top choice among investors young and old
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Fixed deposits a top choice among investors young and old

80% of investors of all ages, including those in their 20s, have such accounts: Survey

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April 28, 2024
Rising local chef Tariq Helou dies suddenly at age 29
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Rising local chef Tariq Helou dies suddenly at age 29

Up-and-coming chef Tariq Helou died unexpectedly on April 25. He was 29. The cause of his death is still unknown.

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April 28, 2024
At age four, Ellie knows which fruits clash with her medication
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At age four, Ellie knows which fruits clash with her medication

Madam Francesca Khor did not see her second daughter, Ellie Hui, till more than four hours after her birth in September 2019 because the newborn had breathing problems that had to be treated immediately.

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April 28, 2024
Mobile grocery truck scheme set to help 7,200 vulnerable families
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Mobile grocery truck scheme set to help 7,200 vulnerable families

Armed with a foldable shopping trolley, Choa Chu Kang resident Suratemin Ali, 72, joined 100 other residents on the morning of April 27 to pick out groceries and household items like bread, canned sardines and cooking oil from a retrofitted truck.

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April 28, 2024