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WIZARDS SPELLBOUND AS WEMBY DROPS 50
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WIZARDS SPELLBOUND AS WEMBY DROPS 50

He has career-high in points and threes in a game to lead San Antonio to 139-130 win

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November 15, 2024
The Straits Times

Mcllroy aiming for Schauffele, Scheffler markers

Two victories, seven top-10 finishes, nearly US$11 million (S$14.8 million) in earnings on the PGA Tour this season - and the inside track to winning the Race to Dubai - would overwhelmingly please most people.

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November 15, 2024
'Idiotic' Tyson-Paul bout 'shouldn't be happening'
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'Idiotic' Tyson-Paul bout 'shouldn't be happening'

Nearly 40 years after making his professional debut, and 19 years after being battered into retirement, a 58-year-old Mike Tyson will climb back into the ring on Nov 15 for a Netflix-backed bout that has drawn widespread condemnation across the boxing world.

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November 15, 2024
Gatland hopes to turn tide in Wales rebuild
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Gatland hopes to turn tide in Wales rebuild

Warren Gatland says he did not think that there would be \"this much pain\" when he returned to coach Wales for a second time, as he bids to avoid a record 11th straight Test defeat.

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November 15, 2024
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COE HAS VISION OF CHANGE FOR IOC

Briton, 68, says clear stance on gender to protect women's sport is 'non-negotiable'

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November 15, 2024
CHOI HOPING FOR LUCK TO WIN
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CHOI HOPING FOR LUCK TO WIN

After months of getting his horses ready, ex-Macau trainer launches his Malaysian career

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November 15, 2024
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Sukhumvit is all set to stamp her authority

Nov 15 South Africa (Fairview/Turffontein) form analysis

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November 15, 2024
SINGAPORE'S FIRST LADY TRAINER DRAGON DIES
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SINGAPORE'S FIRST LADY TRAINER DRAGON DIES

Kranji in mourning after one of theirs loses long illness battle

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November 15, 2024
Australias tllgital duly of carerlan a good idea - if it can be enforced
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Australias tllgital duly of carerlan a good idea - if it can be enforced

It may be more appropriate than a social media ban. But there are challenges when it comes to defining what constitutes harm.

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November 15, 2024
Consider a socially inclusive business model for school canteens
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Consider a socially inclusive business model for school canteens

I refer to two recent articles on The Straits Times website that raise critical questions about Singapore's school canteen operations (MOE discussing new models of running canteens with schools, Nov 13, and, Social entrepreneur starts venture to help more people, Oct 13).

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November 15, 2024
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Replies Attack in church ● Our places of worship are prepared for crises

We refer to the letter by Mr Gabriel Chia (A preventive approach can help protect our places of worship, Nov 11).

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November 15, 2024
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Bitcoin's big bang moment is impossible to ignore

The post-election excitement around crypto comes down to vibes and vision.

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November 15, 2024
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Ground rules for ethical AI use needed to be successful innovation hub

Here are three suggested criteria for the use of large language models.

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November 15, 2024
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Trump's tariffs and inflation fatigue are a toxic brew

The next White House may not have the leverage it expects in trade negotiations.

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November 15, 2024
S'pore draws $5.45b in venture capital in 2024 despite slump
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S'pore draws $5.45b in venture capital in 2024 despite slump

Firms land 369 deals in first 9 months, a year-on-year dip from $5.8b and 410 deals

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November 15, 2024
Old enough to collect CPF, but still young enough to find love?
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Old enough to collect CPF, but still young enough to find love?

At 54, I thought my love life was over. But life thought otherwise.

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November 15, 2024
Asian airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations
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Asian airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations

Asia-Pacific travel demand has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, but earnings at the region's airlines are under pressure from supply chain problems disrupting operations and exposing them to strengthening consumer protection rules, industry executives say.

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November 15, 2024
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TSMC unfairly favors staff from Taiwan or China, claims US lawsuit

More than a dozen US-based employees of chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have sued the company for alleged discrimination against non-Asian workers, according to a lawsuit filed recently.

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November 15, 2024
Analysts upbeat on Genting Singapore despite share slide
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Analysts upbeat on Genting Singapore despite share slide

They say earnings outlook is positive, given firm's plans to boost its non-gaming options

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November 15, 2024
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No guarantee Income deal will take place, discussions ongoing: Allianz

German insurer Allianz has said it is still figuring out the next steps, in reference to its now-stalled deal to buy a majority stake in local insurer Income Insurance.

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November 15, 2024
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About 1 in 2 Singapore firms earns over 40% of revenue overseas

More companies are planning to expand abroad in 2024 than in 2023, SBF poll finds

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November 15, 2024
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S'pore tech firm said to be weighing sale of Circles.Life

Circles Global, a technology company whose backers include private equity firm Warburg Pincus, is considering a sale of its digital telecommunications services provider Circles.Life amid interest from prospective investors, according to people familiar with the matter.

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November 15, 2024
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Bluesky sees user surge amid exodus from X after US election

User base passes 15m after 1m sign-ups as it rises to top US chart on Apple's App Store

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November 15, 2024
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AMD cutting 4% of staff to focus resources on AI push

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is shedding about a thousand jobs as part of an effort to refocus on newer markets like artificial intelligence (AI) chips.

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November 15, 2024
Crypto market capitalisation hits record $4.3 trillion on Trump win
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Crypto market capitalisation hits record $4.3 trillion on Trump win

The value of the global cryptocurrency market has topped US$3 trillion as the election of Donald Trump as US president spurred bets that friendlier US regulation could usher in a new boom for all corners of the asset class.

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November 15, 2024
Bumble, other dating apps expand to friend zone in search of profits
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Bumble, other dating apps expand to friend zone in search of profits

Burnt-out love seekers are shunning dating apps in their millions, but the apps are trying to woo them back with a counter offer: If you do not want a lover, perhaps you just need a friend?

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November 15, 2024
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S'pore stocks rise amid mixed regional showing; STI up 0.5%

• Losers beat gainers 303 to 233 as 1.3b shares change hands • Hongkong Land is STI's top gainer, up 3.6% to US$4.56 • Analyst says strong greenback likely to hit Asian markets

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November 15, 2024
Scam Facebook page claiming to be Plaza Singapura's reported to police
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Scam Facebook page claiming to be Plaza Singapura's reported to police

A Facebook page claiming to be that of Plaza Singapura has been flagged after it gained traction online by promoting the sale of Labubu figurines at a discount.

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November 15, 2024
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ERP rates to fall by $1 at 5 locations during school holiday time

Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) rates at five locations will fall by $1 during the upcoming December school holiday period from Nov 18 to Dec 31, the Land Transport Authority said in a statement on Nov 14.

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November 15, 2024
Research centre ties up with global partners to boost eye care
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Research centre ties up with global partners to boost eye care

Partnerships pave way for new treatments ranging from corneal to cataract surgery

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November 15, 2024