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Sorry, no secret to life is going to make you live to 110

Some claims behind the longest-lived people are simply improbable.

Education ● Parents seem persuaded that tuition is not optional

I refer to the latest government survey on household expenditure, which showed that families in Singapore spent $1.8 billion on private tuition for their children in 2023 (Spending by S'pore families on private tuition rises to $1.8 billion in 2023, Jan 19).

At least $17.5m lost to 'tech support' scams since January 2024

These alerts pop up on your computer screen, warning you of a virus that has infected your device.

Lakers Eye Fifth Straight Win Over Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers are in a rut in which they have dropped four of their past six National Basketball Association (NBA) games, but things could get better when the Washington Wizards visit the Crypto.com Arena on Jan 21 (Jan 22, Singapore time).

Nomura to rebuild FX options desk stung by exits

At least eight traders have left or gone on leave in past year, leaving just a handful

Coller Capital opens Singapore office and hires private wealth head

Coller Capital, one of the largest global investors in the private equity secondary market, is setting up an office in Singapore amid growing demand from institutional and private wealth investors in South-east Asia.

Lowest UK employment in over a year shows firms are cutting jobs

But wage growth hits six-month high ahead of crunch Bank of England meeting

Donald Trump Is Not the Biggest Threat Facing Greenland

Climate Crisis Offers Both Rewards and Risks to the Land Mass.

Scheffler May Make Injury Return at Pebble Beach

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said on Jan 20 he is close to returning to the PGA Tour after suffering a Christmas cooking injury to his right hand, but has not pinpointed a date for his comeback.

Thunderstorm Ready To Roll

Buffalo Stable-owned youngster turns in a good gallop on the training track in KL

Mbappe's Over His Mental Hurdle

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé said on Jan. 21 a shift in mentality helped him improve his \"situation\" in the Spanish capital, after struggling initially following his dream move from Paris Saint-Germain.

LTA in the midst of survey to capture weekday travel patterns

To shape the future of transport in Singapore, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is in the midst of a months-long survey to find out how people are getting around the country on weekdays.

Neurosurgeon sacked for data breach loses suit against SingHealth

He accessed records of 72 patients without authorisation in bid to take down fellow doc

Healthcare costs ● Huge price difference for same blood test done by same lab

I am troubled by a recent experience of paying for a blood test done at a private hospital laboratory in Singapore.

Extremely critical fire risk as winds whip LA

Fire-weary southern California was buffeted on Jan 20 by dangerous winds, with forecasters warning of an \"extremely critical\" risk in a region already staggering from the devastation of horrifying blazes.

Dedicated' Hamilton realises his dream of racing for Ferrari

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, Formula One's most successful driver of all time, arrived for his first day at Ferrari on Jan 20, and said it was a dream come true to race for the Italian team.

Obesity Drug Study Points to Effectiveness in Addiction Control

Findings Do Not Prove Anything About Causality But Seen as Good Starting Point

Beauty Alliance Can Win Again

Beauty Alliance was ultra impressive two starts ago when he won from barrier 1 under Zac Purton.

Ang Mo Kio murder Man accused of killing woman, 67, taken back to crime scene

A man accused of killing a 67-year-old woman in November 2024 was taken back to the crime scene in Ang Mo Kio by police on Jan 21.

NUS Computing expands with new AI degrees, facilities

Undergraduates and postgraduates entering the National University of Singapore (NUS) from the academic year 2025 can enroll in its new artificial intelligence (AI)-focused degree programmes.

ComfortDelGro Transit Eyes Bid to Run Copenhagen Metro

Move part of tie-up with French company RATP Dev for contract expected to begin in September 2027

Trump's Day One Signals: Menace Wrapped in Mildness

It would be wrong to brush off his rhetoric as mere bluster. His remarks and tone on Inauguration Day are a useful guide to how he will deal with allies and rivals.

No new tariffs on Inauguration Day, but threats loom

Trump suggests using tariffs as leverage for policies as he signs slew of executive orders

Social media apps changing how people buy and read books in China

They are not only encouraging people to read but also selling more books than physical bookshops.

Panama Opens 'Severe' Audit of HK-Linked Port Operator

Panamanian authorities began an audit of the China-linked company that controls two ports adjacent to the Panama Canal, as US President Donald Trump repeated threats to take over the waterway.

Elites at Davos economic forum grapple with realities of Trump's return

Despite a sense of uncertainty, there's desire for opportunities to cut deals with US leader

Trump's New Crypto Coin Raises Ethics Concerns

US President Donald Trump's launch of a crypto token shortly before his inauguration on Jan 20 creates new conflict-of-interest concerns, ethics experts and industry insiders said.

Could TikTok Be China's Bargaining Chip With US?

Not selling app to Americans could help Beijing assert stance against 'US bullying'

Anti-climate measures a setback for the world, and the US: Experts

US President Donald Trump launched multiple fronts in his anti-climate action campaign on Jan 21 by announcing his country's withdrawal from the United Nations Paris Agreement, pledging to maximize US oil and gas production, and vowing to roll back support for wind farms and electric vehicles.

Global chipmakers tie up with ITE to train tech talent

The firms can advise ITE on its curriculum as well as get help in training their staff