The Straits Times - November 03, 2024
The Straits Times - November 03, 2024
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November 03, 2024
40,000 new infant care, childcare places over next five years
Govt-backed outfits to cater to 80% of pre-schoolers, up from over 65% now
3 mins
Khamenei vows response to attacks on Iran, allies
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed on Nov 2 to retaliate against attacks by Israel and its ally, the United States, targeting Tehran and groups it supports in the region.
1 min
How old is too old to drive?
Some say age limit good for road safety, but others call them out for stereotyping
6 mins
More migrant workers learning CPR via SCDF, MOM
Such skills can help workers at worksites, members of the public during emergencies
3 mins
60 people evacuated after gas leak detected in Tanjong Pagar
About 60 people were evacuated after a gas leak occurred in Tanjong Pagar on Nov 1.
1 min
Cash is still king for some hawkers despite 'go digital' push
Reasons they resist e-payments include fear of inconveniencing customers, lack of digital literacy
4 mins
Singapore drivers warned against using fake Malaysian plates for subsidised petrol
Drivers of Singapore-registered vehicles who use fake Malaysian licence plates to fill up their vehicles with RON95 petrol will be taken to task by the Malaysian authorities, according to Malaysian media outlets.
1 min
Sounds like a good idea: Earbuds that double as hearing aids
Apple AirPods Pro 2 could get more people to address their hearing issues earlier in life
2 mins
Harris, Trump rally in Milwaukee during final push in swing state Wisconsin
US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump converged on Milwaukee on November 1 during their final scheduled visits to Wisconsin, a battleground state where neither of the presidential candidates has a lead and which is considered particularly essential to a Harris victory.
3 mins
Washington state activates National Guard in case of violence
The governor of Washington state is activating some members of the National Guard to be on standby following information and concerns regarding potential violence related to the 2024 election.
1 min
TRUMP CARD
Here's why America may double down on The Donald
7 mins
Easy credit leads to financial strain on young Malaysian adults
PETALING JAYA - A live-in-the-moment mentality, paired with the convenience of easy credit and buy-now-pay-later schemes, is one of the factors fuelling a rise in debt among young people under 30, say financial experts.
2 mins
Philippine Senate's drug war probe turns into Rodrigo Duterte Show
Ex-president uses televised hearing to flex anew his political muscle, say analysts
3 mins
COLOMBO'S CHINA CONUNDRUM
New Sri Lankan govt's approach to Beijing set to be 'balanced and practical': Analysts
6 mins
'10 times cheaper'
Lower cost, shorter waits drawing more in Hong Kong to seek healthcare on mainland
4 mins
Japan urges 200,000 people to evacuate due to heavy rain
Nearly 200,000 people in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Nov 2 as the authorities warned of landslides and floods, while the remnants of a tropical storm trickled over the country.
1 min
Spain sends thousands more troops to flood-hit Valencia region
Hopes of finding survivors slim; 211 killed but dozens still unaccounted for
3 mins
Americans in West Bank doubt US election will make a difference
As Palestinian-American entrepreneur Jamal Zaglul stood by his olive press at the end of harvest season in the occupied West Bank, his mind was far away on the Nov 5 US election.
2 mins
US bid for truce in Lebanon fails ahead of Nov 5 election: Sources
Proposal said to be unrealistic with Israel insisting on ability to enforce truce directly
3 mins
Majority of US-Israeli settlers hope to see second Trump term
Less than a week before the United States chooses its next president, American citizens living in faraway Israel know exactly who they hope it will be: Republican candidate Donald Trump.
2 mins
US intensifies enforcement of sanctions to throttle Russian evasion
It sanctions more firms, individuals alleged to have helped Moscow bypass restrictions
5 mins
In Ukraine, hopes of war breakthrough slim whoever wins US election
For many Ukrainians, the outcome of the US election next week - and its impact on the war with Russia - feels less likely to be pivotal than it once did.
3 mins
UK murder trial: Details of British-Pakistani girl's abuse shock nation
LONDON - The trial of three family members accused of murdering a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl has shocked Britain, as details of the horrific abuse she endured emerged in court.
2 mins
Morales' supporters storm Bolivia military barracks, take hostages
Ex-president says rape charges against him false and meant to stop his political return
3 mins
Badenoch elected new leader Of Britain's Conservative Party
LONDON - \"Anti-woke\" candidate Kemi Badenoch on Nov 2 won the vote to become the Conservative Party's new leader, replacing Mr Rishi Sunak who quit after the party's disastrous showing in the July general election in Britain.
2 mins
Serbia opens probe into railway building disaster that killed 14
Serbia wound up a rescue operation and opened an investigation on Nov 2 into a roof collapse that killed 14 and injured three at a railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad.
1 min
Helping kids gain financial skills, scam awareness through games
Colourful booths reminiscent of retro arcade machines caught the eye of Chiong Tze Yu, 13, who pulled his father in to explore the area.
2 mins
3D-printed implant brings woman relief after years of jaw pain
This is a series that spotlights rare diseases or unusual conditions.
3 mins
Navigate malls and hospitals in Jurong with new app
It can highlight barrier-free routes, guide visually impaired users with audible blips
3 mins
Helping the neurodiverse to make 'messy' transition from school to work
Employers need to be more empathetic and put in place effective support systems, say patients and experts
8 mins
I took the trip every Mum dreams of. But it turned out differently
A solo trip to Seoul for some pampering made me realise 'Single Diane' is part of me, but in the past. It's time to fully embrace my identity as a parent.
4 mins
The 5AM Club for high achievers? A little later won't matter
From tech CEOs to cultural icons, early-morning routines have become ritualised for success. The key, perhaps, lies in maximising your time, your way.
4 mins
Why you should go second-hand shopping on your next holiday
Souvenir hunting at vintage stores and flea markets can be a sustainable and meaningful way to feel more connected to the places you visit.
2 mins
Why you Should go second-hand shopping on your next holiday
Souvenir hunting at vintage stores and flea markets can be a sustainable and meaningful way to feel more connected to the places you visit.
2 mins
ADHD should not be treated as a disorder
Adapting schools and workplaces for it can help far more.
2 mins
Special needs kids learn money basics
High-school students Daniel Yeow Boon Howe and Nurizzah Nadhirah Abdulla, and their classmates visited a Daiso chain store recently to put their money management skills to the test.
3 mins
DOLLARS & SENSE
Cultivate good financial habits early so children will make wise money decisions
4 mins
The Intelligent Investor is still worth reading 75 years later
When investor Warren Buffett calls a book on investing \"by far the best book about investing ever written\", it is common sense to concede the point.
5 mins
Schooled in financial responsibility
Founder of fund management firm educates himself by reading corporate success stories
3 mins
The allure and dangers of 'buy now, pay later'
You could end up in debt if you don't keep track of your expenses and pay bills on time
5 mins
Masayoshi Son may be the oddest of the oddball billionaires
In 2019, Elliott Management, an activist investment fund which had built up a 3 per cent stake in Softbank, demanded a meeting with the company's founder and chief executive officer Masayoshi Son.
4 mins
LUXURY BAGS AS ASSETS
Hermes' Birkin and Kelly bags give returns almost similar to S&P 500
5 mins
One Smart Cookie the one to beat
Nov 3 South Africa (Greyville) form analysis
2 mins
KAH WINS FIRST VICTORIA DERBY
Drama-filled day also marks Rosehill with A$10m Golden Eagle won in stewards' room
2 mins
Strong turnout for NY marathon despite Olympics
NEW YORK - A field packed with 2024 Olympians will descend on the year's final marathon Major in New York on Nov 3, with surprisingly few citing fatigue to opt out after the Paris Games this past summer.
2 mins
Blind runners feed off energy from the crowd
NEW YORK - Jasmine Murrell would not be able to marvel at the stunning skyline or the massive crowd while she takes part in her first New York City Marathon on Nov 3, but the blind runner intends to feed off the race's \"vibrations\".
2 mins
TAKING STING OUT OF HORNETS
Tatum responds to Williams' hard foul by leading the Celtics to 124-109 victory
2 mins
GAUFF WANTS TO WITNESS CHANGE
American expects to see progress for women in Saudi Arabia from hosting of WTA Finals
2 mins
Mindset most important in tennis tiebreaks
NEW YORK - The WTA Finals in Riyadh brings together 2024's top players for one final showdown.
2 mins
SPURS AHEAD OF VILLA: EMERY
Villa manager says his team are underdogs as they try to compete with bigger-budget clubs
2 mins
Dodgers and Decoy celebrate World Series title
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series win on Nov 1 at a rousing victory parade in downtown Los Angeles, basking in festivities they were denied when the team won the 2020 baseball championship during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2 mins
THE TIME IS NOW FOR AMBITIOUS AMORIM
Sporting boss given 3 days to accept United job after appeal to join end of season denied
2 mins
Ten Hag cherishes United memories
LONDON - Erik ten Hag has wished Manchester United fans \"nothing but success, trophies and glory\" after his sacking following a poor start to the season.
2 mins
New boss has to achieve success with Mancunian swagger
Another Manchester United manager.
2 mins
Isak winner hurts edgeless Arsenal's title ambitions
LONDON - Newcastle United put a huge dent in Arsenal's title aspirations on Nov 2, after clinching a 1-0 English Premier League victory at St James' Park.
2 mins
FLAWLESS DOUGLASS
American wins World Cup title with perfect record; medley king Marchand is top male
3 mins
LISTING LARGE
These realtors give a peek into the world of handling ultra-expensive residential properties
10+ mins
Gen Z start-up launches Singapore's first menopause festival
Femtech start-up Surety's co-founders were inspired by their mums' experiences
6 mins
My hearse is a 'sports car'
Let's Talk About Death is a five-episode docuseries that follows millennials and their loved ones as they navigate end-of-life planning, and it starts honest conversations about death and dying well.
1 min
Slaying' with Gen Z marketing
More government ministries and public institutions are embracing a worldwide social media trend, in which Gen Z interns write the marketing script for their older colleagues to present
5 mins
French author's swansong proves conservatives create great art too
Purportedly his final novel, Michel Houellebecq's Annihilation is a wide-ranging vehicle for communicating his views from religion to death
3 mins
Andre Aciman's My Roman Year a transporting memoir of adolescent exile
Most people remember their adolescence by its major furniture pieces lengthy school years, overstated rebellion, early pangs of desire.
2 mins
Malaysian writer tackles trauma, female rage with sensitivity
Included in the beginning of the book by Malaysian author Hanna Alkaf is a list of trigger warnings, a much appreciated touch as the story touches on trauma and its effects.
2 mins
Singapore Land Authority chief finds life lessons in memoirs and business books
Who: Colin Low, 48, chief executive of Singapore Land Authority (SLA). He joined SLA in 2021 after more than 20 years in the private sectors of real estate and hospitality.
3 mins
From making tamales to starting a Mexican eatery, mum's the word
Making tamales stirred up memories of Ms Maribel Colmenares' late mother, so much so that she could not stop crying as she prepared the traditional Mexican staple for her home-based business.
5 mins
Is that hairy crab you ordered the real deal?
The prized crustacean is in season, with most restaurants getting their produce from Yangcheng Lake or Lake Tai in China
3 mins
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