Republican in 'black Nazi' scandal loses governor race in North Carolina
The Straits Times|November 07, 2024
Democrat Josh Stein won North Carolina's race for governor on Nov 5, defeating the swing state's embattled lieutenant-governor, who had faced criticism after a report that he had called himself a "black Nazi".

Republican Mark Robinson had been pressured by party leaders to drop out of the race in September, amid fears that his rapidly imploding candidacy could harm Donald Trump's bid to reclaim the White House. But Mr Robinson refused, insisting that the CNN report about his past behaviour was composed of "salacious tabloid lies".

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Touring exhibition of graffiti artist Banksy to open in Singapore in December

The guerilla-style political art of anonymous graffiti artist Banksy, which has popped up on streets in cities worldwide, will finally grace vandalism-tough Singapore this December—albeit indoors.

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November 07, 2024
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Bag brand Aupen's founder is former national swimmer Nicholas Tan

The Singapore-founded bag brand Aupen has been seen on the arms of pop superstars Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce, but the team behind the trendy label has largely kept a low profile—until now.

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November 07, 2024
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Music from Bridgerton in upcoming concert

Fans of the Netflix historical romance series Bridgerton (2020 to present) are in for a treat as songs from the hit show will be performed in Singapore.

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November 07, 2024
Travel news Travel discounts at Trafalgar Tours' showcase
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Travel news Travel discounts at Trafalgar Tours' showcase

From Nov 6 to 10, Trafalgar Tours, a brand under travel company The Travel Corporation (TTC), is holding its first travel fair at the level one atrium of shopping centre Plaza Singapura.

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November 07, 2024
Musical Six retells stories of Henry VIII's wives in pop-concert style
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Musical Six retells stories of Henry VIII's wives in pop-concert style

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived - this is how most people remember the six wives of 16th-century King of England Henry VIII.

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November 07, 2024
Nafa's hopes of building a print archive
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Nafa's hopes of building a print archive

The acquisition of a collection from Typesettingsg, Singapore's only letterpress heritage studio, has increased its holdings by about 10 times

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November 07, 2024
Brotherly bonds cut deeper than blades
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Brotherly bonds cut deeper than blades

Psychological thriller Pierce offers a bracing portrait of how young men seek out and cling to male role models

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November 07, 2024
Thousands of girls sold and forced into sex trade in India
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Thousands of girls sold and forced into sex trade in India

West Bengal a key trafficking hub, with more than 50,000 girls missing

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November 07, 2024
Dua Lipa gets Singapore crowd 'levitating'
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Dua Lipa gets Singapore crowd 'levitating'

The words \"training season's over\" flashed on the screen as British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa took the Singapore Indoor Stadium stage on Nov 5 to kick off her Radical Optimism Tour.

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November 07, 2024
4 movies, 2 islands
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4 movies, 2 islands

Singapore film-makers look to Taiwan for funding, hands-on support, cultural kinship

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November 07, 2024