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The Straits Times

Number of S'pore coders growing rapidly

More than 1.3 million in Singapore are coding to solve tech issues and that number is among the fastest growing worldwide, at a rate of 28 per cent in the 12 months to September.

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October 31, 2024
Najib ordered to mount defence in 1MDB corruption case
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Najib ordered to mount defence in 1MDB corruption case

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's jailed former prime minister Najib Razak will have to mount a defence against charges related to receiving gratifications from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) that were deposited into his bank accounts, as well as money laundering charges.

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October 31, 2024
Plans for mixed-use complex above Hougang MRT station
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Plans for mixed-use complex above Hougang MRT station

New homes also slated to be built in Mount Pleasant, Newton and Lakeside

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October 31, 2024
Dealing with your child's diaper rash
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Dealing with your child's diaper rash

Paediatric dermatologist Shanna Ng explains how to treat this condition that may keep recurring, especially in infants from between nine and 12 months old

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October 30, 2024
Gemini crypto exchange gets initial nod from MAS
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Gemini crypto exchange gets initial nod from MAS

US firm can engage in cross-border money transfer, digital payment token services

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October 30, 2024
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Starbucks threatens to fire staff who do not go back to office

CHICAGO-Starbucks is telling its corporate staff they could be fired if they do not go to work at the office three days a week.

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October 30, 2024
'Amazing' AI de-ages actor Tom Hanks in new film Here
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'Amazing' AI de-ages actor Tom Hanks in new film Here

LOS ANGELES - American actor Tom Hanks has praised the \"amazing\" use of artificial intelligence (AI) to de-age him \"in real time\" on the set of new movie Here, even as he accepted that the technology is causing huge concern in Hollywood.

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October 30, 2024
Sean Diddy, Combs accused of sexually assaulting boy, 10
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Sean Diddy, Combs accused of sexually assaulting boy, 10

NEW YORK - Sean \"Diddy\" Combs (right) has been accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in 2005, according to a new lawsuit that joins more than two dozen others accusing the American music mogul of sexual misconduct.

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October 30, 2024
Gisele Bündchen having baby with jiu-jitsu instructor
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Gisele Bündchen having baby with jiu-jitsu instructor

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen is pregnant, two years after her divorce.

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October 30, 2024
SGIFF back with 105 films from 45 countries
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SGIFF back with 105 films from 45 countries

Singapore International Film Festival 2024

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October 30, 2024
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Michelin-starred Thai street food cook Jay Fai hints at retirement

A Thai cook who became the first Bangkok street food vendor to earn a coveted Michelin star has said she plans to retire, possibly as early as 2025.

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October 30, 2024
Take That pay tribute to three eras of their history
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Take That pay tribute to three eras of their history

The British boy band's Singapore show is part of their This Life On Tour

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October 30, 2024
Seeking warmth and personality in the world of high-priced pens
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Seeking warmth and personality in the world of high-priced pens

When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone by hand? As people entrust their laptops and mobile phones with more and more of their lives, the once-ubiquitous art of handwriting is seemingly in danger of going extinct.

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October 30, 2024
The Straits Times

Murder mystery in a snooty, arty world

Scripted by Krish Natarajan, the third instalment of the Crack The Case interactive mystery series is set in an art gallery

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October 30, 2024
She embodied Iapan's #Me T00, but is ready to move on
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She embodied Iapan's #Me T00, but is ready to move on

FUKUOKA, Japan - If there is one question Shiori Ito bates, it is: \"What's next for you?\"

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October 30, 2024
Unbalanced muscles can cause pain
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Unbalanced muscles can cause pain

NEW YORK - When you head out for your daily run, with each stride, you are strengthening your quadriceps, hamstrings and upper calf muscles. The muscles on the sides of your hips, however, are not growing much.

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October 30, 2024
BROCCOLI BOOST
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BROCCOLI BOOST

The vegetable is packed with nutrients and may reduce risk of cancer

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October 30, 2024
ADJUSTING TO LIMELIGHT
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ADJUSTING TO LIMELIGHT

Swim star Pan wants to 'work hard quietly' to reach new goals amid his rise to fame

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October 30, 2024
Zlatkovic comfortable on the field and 'easy' on the eye
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Zlatkovic comfortable on the field and 'easy' on the eye

BG Tampines Rovers' Milos Zlatkovic may be listed as a defender on the team sheet, but watching him in action reveals that he offers much more to the Stags.

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October 30, 2024
Ten Hag the latest to wilt in Ferguson's shadow
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Ten Hag the latest to wilt in Ferguson's shadow

LONDON – Alex Ferguson may have been stripped of his Manchester United ambassadorial role, but his managerial legacy remains a stifling benchmark for those who have followed in his footsteps.

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October 30, 2024
Popp steps down as Germany's first female football superstar
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Popp steps down as Germany's first female football superstar

Retiring Germany striker Alexandra Popp signed off with tears in her eyes in Duisburg on Oct 28, saying goodbye as the country's first true women's football superstar.

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October 30, 2024
UNITED TO SWOOP IN FOR HIGHLY RATED AMORIM
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UNITED TO SWOOP IN FOR HIGHLY RATED AMORIM

Red Devils ready to pay $14.3m for young coach's release clause, say Sporting

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October 30, 2024
Rahmat Mawar (1942-2024) 'Garang' footballer but a gentleman off the field
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Rahmat Mawar (1942-2024) 'Garang' footballer but a gentleman off the field

A true leader who was colossal in defence and a gentleman off the pitch are among the vivid descriptions of former Singapore footballer Rahmat Mawar, who died on Oct 29 at the age of 81.

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October 30, 2024
Top award a dream realised for City: Guardiola
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Top award a dream realised for City: Guardiola

LONDON – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner Rodri, as he prepares for his side's League Cup fourth-round clash at Tottenham Hotspur on Oct 30.

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October 30, 2024
RODRI'S WIN 'IS FOR SPANISH FOOTBALL'
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RODRI'S WIN 'IS FOR SPANISH FOOTBALL'

Man City star dedicates Ballon d'Or to La Roja greats and 'the figure of the midfielder'

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October 30, 2024
RECORD REWARD A MAJOR MOTIVATION
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RECORD REWARD A MAJOR MOTIVATION

Alcaraz explains his participation at Saudi event, where he earned $1.97m over 4 days

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October 30, 2024
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Improving Wallabies will test Lions, says Roff

SYDNEY - World Cup-winning winger Joe Roff, who played an instrumental role in Australia's series victory over the British and Irish Lions in 2001, is convinced the Wallabies will be competitive when the tourists return in July.

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October 30, 2024
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Banchero sprinkles Magic in tough win over Pacers

ORLANDO - Paolo Banchero became the first Orlando Magic player to have a 50-point game in 20 years, and flirted with a triple-double to lead his side past the Indiana Pacers 119-115 on Oct 28.

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October 30, 2024
Fowler rising in the fall for vital points
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Fowler rising in the fall for vital points

LOS ANGELES - Rickie Fowler began the lengthy trip back to Florida from Japan on Oct 28, likely to have spent some of the time in the air contemplating whether to add further events to his fall schedule.

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October 30, 2024
SUNS TORCH LAKERS' RUN
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SUNS TORCH LAKERS' RUN

Phoenix withstand LA's hot start to hand them their first loss of the season

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October 30, 2024