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PISTACHIO PREDICAMENT
It is crunch time for bakers and chefs here as prices of the nut hit a record high
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May 24, 2026
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US tells foreigners seeking green cards: Apply in your own countries
Foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status in the US to secure green cards will have to do so from outside the country via the State Department, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said on May 22, in a move criticised by aid groups.
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May 24, 2026
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SABALENKA ALL ‘READY TO FIGHT’
She feels fully healed for first Roland Garros title; champ Gauff also prepared for pressure
3 min |
May 24, 2026
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Bearing the BURDEN OF AGE
As Singapore's population ages, the number of senior caregivers is growing. Age amplifies the physical strain, financial challenges and mental or psychological stress they face
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May 24, 2026
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Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to mend ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed trade and energy with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 23 on a visit aimed at shoring up relations battered by Washington's tariffs and engagement with New Delhi’s rivals Pakistan and China.
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May 24, 2026
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Gel-based clothing trialled locally could reduce body heat by 9 deg C
To combat the relentless humidity in Singapore, the answer may be a special jelly-like material speckled on the underside of clothing.
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May 24, 2026
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On London's streets, live facial recognition tests balance between security and liberty
Tourists, shoppers and office workers on a busy London street on an ordinary weekday found themselves part of a digital identity check as live facial recognition cameras scanned faces against a police watch list.
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May 24, 2026
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Invest on your own? It depends on whether you can manage money in old age
Some people opt not to top up their CPF LIFE to the maximum because they believe they can do better by investing their funds themselves, as well as have access to more cash.
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May 24, 2026
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Dad of girl run over by taxi: I thought it was red watercolour. It was blood
Taxi came on girl’s right at junction, though traffic light was green at pedestrian crossing
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May 24, 2026
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China uses new rules to counter foreign jurisdiction over its firms
Move comes as bloc probes Chinese firm over unfair advantage against EU rivals
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May 24, 2026
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KL motorcyclists shun public transport despite dangerous roads
Many choose to brave flooded tunnels, dimly lit lanes rather than lose hours to unreliable transit, poor connectivity
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May 24, 2026
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How to kimchi (almost) any fruit
Making kimchi does not have to be laborious. Quick-to-make fruit kimchi is perfect for hot weather
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May 24, 2026
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Without chilli, food just isn't the same
A telltale sign that I’m on leave is that I’m stuffing my face at this one hawker centre downtown with mouthfuls of my favourite char kway teow.
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May 24, 2026
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Why making CPF LIFE part of your retirement plan can pay for most expenses
National annuity scheme can provide a stable and decent monthly income
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May 24, 2026
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Koh Poh Koon bids farewell at last event as senior minister of state
‘I’m not running away,’ he tells attendees at TCM awards ceremony
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May 24, 2026
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The risk of depending on properties for retirement
Home ownership has historically been the most common way for families to grow wealth and pass it on. This can be a risky strategy, new research shows.
3 min |
May 24, 2026
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Recipe for endurance
Author Lydia Pang clings to the Chinese proverb of eating bitter as a way of grappling with her issues in her debut
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May 24, 2026
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Surgeons perform first brain tumour removal through eye socket here
Patient left hospital in just three days without neurological or eye complications
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May 24, 2026
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Undergrads in the US resist the call of AI
Officials at the University of South Carolina have described the US$1.5 million (S$1.9 million) partnership it signed last summer with OpenAI as a path towards smarter research and around-the-clock learning support.
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May 24, 2026
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NZ to invest in drones, fleet to protect maritime routes
New Zealand intends to spend about NZ$1.6 billion (S$1.2 billion) on drones, ship maintenance and naval upgrades to bolster the island nation’s maritime security at a time of increasing concern about supply routes.
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May 24, 2026
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Australia’s social media ban
Users bypass age verification or circumvent ban by providing false information: Research
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May 24, 2026
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ALONSO ‘PERFECT’ FOR BLUES
Cole says Spaniard needs free rein, three quality signings to succeed at Chelsea
3 min |
May 24, 2026
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MINNIE HAUK HAS MAJOR CHANCE TO STRIKE GOLD
Coolmore’s dual GI Oaks winner is set to conquer at The Curragh
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May 24, 2026
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Tennis stars have Major grievances as tensions rise
A simmering dispute between players and the Grand Slams over revenue sharing intensified at the French Open on May 22, with Novak Djokovic warning that the sport risked further fragmentation as leading players pressed for a greater voice in shaping its future.
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May 24, 2026
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FADING ENERGY BEHIND CITY EXIT: GUARDIOLA
Pep Guardiola said he knew the end was near when he felt the energy that had driven him for a decade slipping away, as the Manchester City manager delivered an emotional explanation for his departure ahead of the English Premier League finale on May 24.
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May 24, 2026
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Laughing matters — even when confronting your own mortality
Humour lightens the load in this journey called life.
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May 24, 2026
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Grappling with pay cut, tech skills and isolation to pursue her passion for cooking
In the open kitchen that Ms Joyce Mak, 51, custom-built to pursue her dreams, a mirror next to the stove is partly covered by aluminium foil.
3 min |
May 24, 2026
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LinkedIn #OpenToDate
Dating apps are exhausting — some singles are now trying to find love on the professional networking platform
6 min |
May 24, 2026
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SpaceX’s Starship flight meets most goals in pre-IPO test
Outcome could boost investor confidence ahead of June IPO, set to be largest ever
4 min |
May 24, 2026
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The risks of Iran’s threat to control the Strait of Hormuz
Transit fee plan flouts maritime law, may threaten other choke points and insurance
3 min |