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Rival candidates race to the tape as election heads to photo finish

More states are functionally tied in polls at this point than in any comparable election

Harris, Trump focus on household hardships in campaign's final push

Race boils down to whom voters trust to improve their lives and livelihoods

From abortion to bobcat hunting: US vote not just for president

It is not just the Harris-Trump show: US voters this Nov 5 will cast ballots for members of Congress, tens of thousands of state and local officials, and in multiple referendums on topics includ- and Democrat Kamala Harris.

Vietnam pursues ties with Beijing while fortifying South China Sea positions

New images released by the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies show that Vietnam is laying a runway about 2.4km long in the South China Sea and could build two more airstrips.

Will Pritam Singh take the stand when trial resumes on Nov 5?

Another key development is whether bid to impeach witness' credibility will go through

JTC appoints consortium to build smart grid in Punggol Digital District

Work on Singapore's first district-level smart grid has made headway, with industrial developer JTC Corporation appointing a consortium to design, build and operate it in the Punggol Digital District (PDD).

Fewer commuters taking public transport on Monday and Friday

Experts attribute ridership to hybrid practice, with staff working remotely on those days

WINE BAR RENAISSANCE

New bars add to the tippling scene in Singapore

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Gen Z start-up launches Singapore's first menopause festival

Femtech start-up Surety's co-founders were inspired by their mums' experiences

LISTING LARGE

These realtors give a peek into the world of handling ultra-expensive residential properties

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.

FLAWLESS DOUGLASS

American wins World Cup title with perfect record; medley king Marchand is top male

New boss has to achieve success with Mancunian swagger

Another Manchester United manager.

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.

THE TIME IS NOW FOR AMBITIOUS AMORIM

Sporting boss given 3 days to accept United job after appeal to join end of season denied

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.

SPURS AHEAD OF VILLA: EMERY

Villa manager says his team are underdogs as they try to compete with bigger-budget clubs

Mindset most important in tennis tiebreaks

NEW YORK - The WTA Finals in Riyadh brings together 2024's top players for one final showdown.

GAUFF WANTS TO WITNESS CHANGE

American expects to see progress for women in Saudi Arabia from hosting of WTA Finals

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\".

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.

TAKING STING OUT OF HORNETS

Tatum responds to Williams' hard foul by leading the Celtics to 124-109 victory