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Yankees dodge sweep with grand slam

Anthony Volpe smashed a grand slam as the New York Yankees avoided being swept in the World Series on Oct 29 with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Tour goes local with all of 2025 route in France

The 2025 Tour de France will be raced exclusively in France for the first time since the 2020 Covid-19 edition, with the 21 stages including two time trials, a blockbuster final week in the Alps and a return to the finale on the Champs-Elysees.

MAVS GET INTO 'GREAT RHYTHM'

Dallas impress early in season as Irving outduels Edwards in West Finals rematch

Cup out, Champions Stakes in for Sistina

The owners of Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina have decided that the mare will not run in Australia's biggest race on Nov 5 and will instead feature in the Champions Stakes at Flemington Racecourse the following weekend on Nov 9.

AUSTRALIA BUCKLES DOWN FOR THE MELBOURNE CUP

First Tuesday of November brings up manic mystique of the 'race that stops a nation'

LECK IS HAPPY WITH BERRY BLISS

Smart horse gives rookie trainer solid claims to a first feature win

End-of-life issue ● Allow bank account holders to nominate beneficiaries

Unlike the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and insurance plans that allow holders to nominate beneficiaries, there is no similar provision for bank accounts.

Roads ● Convert existing infrastructure to encourage public transport journeys

The Land Transport Authority's (LTA) move to increase certificates of entitlement (COEs) to add up to 20,000 across vehicle categories over the next few years from Feb 2025 is shocking.

Healthcare ● Pragmatic to incorporate TCM into Healthier SG

I believe that incorporating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) into Healthier SG is a pragmatic move (Traditional Chinese medicine could play a role in Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung, Oct 27).

Time to recalibrate COE system to meet social needs

A priority scheme for COEs for families and caregivers of young children, the elderly, persons with disabilities and those with serious health conditions could involve a partial or complete COE waiver if certain conditions are fulfilled, or the introduction of a separate COE category.

Musk and friends are smothering the internet's truth seekers

Targeting groups studying disinformation is bad news for democracy.

Should we buy into virtual influencers?

Brands need good spokespersons. Digital humans” have many plus points, even if they lack authenticity.

Are robots the cure for loneliness?

Some are leaning on robots for companionship, but there can be a downside to this.

Why Xi may be planning a bigger bazooka for Trump's return

A possible second term muddies an already-chaotic debate in Beijing, adding to disagreement over the size of a fiscal stimulus and how it should be spent.

US election: High economic and financial risks ahead

Campaign promises on taxes and trade, particularly those by Trump, are likely to have a destabilising impact if carried out.

Hedge funds turning to Singapore dollar to make US election bets

The Singapore dollar is emerging as a popular US election trade for currency option investors.

S'pore has 1.3 million coders, ranks 9th globally for helping AI projects: GitHub

Over 9,700 of them have contributed to solving tech issues on open source platform

McDonald's sued in proposed class action over E. coli outbreak

McDonald's was sued on Oct 29 by consumers in a proposed class action stemming from the E. coli outbreak linked to onions in the fast-food chain's Quarter Pounders.

MAS sets up not-for-profit firm to extend global fintech reach

Firm looking to become a massive hub for providing tech, finance innovation solutions

Sheng Siong Q3 profit up 12.6% after opening of new outlets

Supermarket chain Sheng Siong posted a 12.6 per cent increase in net profit to $39.1 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, from $34.7 million the year before.

Alta partners Straits Trading to offer bite-sized luxury real estate

Prospective buyers looking to snag a good class bungalow (GCB) in Singapore should be prepared to fork out at least $20 million, though some of these properties cost significantly more depending on their history, heritage, area and location.

StanChart plans to return at least $10.6b to investors by 2026

Standard Chartered vowed to return at least US$8 billion (S$10.6 billion) to investors by 2026 as its quarterly profit more than doubled from a year ago despite falling global interest rates.

Axe to fall mainly on senior roles in HSBC restructuring

Bank's overhaul aimed at reducing duplicate roles, says group chief executive

Ikea pledges $8.6m to atone for use of forced labour

Ikea pledged on Oct 29 to pay €6 million (S$8.6 million) into a hardship fund for victims of the East German dictatorship after admitting some of its suppliers used political prisoners as forced labourers.

Sritex contests bankruptcy as Prabowo calls for rescue plan

Indonesian textile giant Sri Rejeki Isman is contesting a court decision that declared it bankrupt as the company owner pledges to keep its factory open and see through the revival of the business.

Samsung's $162b wipeout shows cost of failing to maintain AI edge

Just a few months ago, Samsung Electronics looked primed to benefit from the global artificial intelligence boom: profits were surging and its stock was rising towards an all-time high.

EU imposes extra tariffs on Chinese EVs, risking backlash

China says it does not accept increased duties and will take steps to protect firms

S'pore stocks end lower despite more buoyant Wall St session

STI slips 0.88%; losers outnumber gainers 344 to 217 | Hongkong Land puts in a strong showing, surging 10.8% | Regional indexes end lower except Nikkei 225, up 1%

Over 4 in 10 lawyers accept overwork, stress as part of job: Poll

Some 6 in 10 lawyers say their firms actively ensure good work-life balance for them

Law firms big and small offer pro bono and charity services

People with dysfunctional circumstances or who cannot afford fees among those helped