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Thrills and spills abound in legal thriller Juror #2, airport actioner Carry-On

The story: Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood's 40th directorial feature has a juror (Nicholas Hoult) in a high-profile murder trial weighing a crisis of conscience.

History is handled with care in Harbin

The period drama directed by Woo Min-ho is a handsome but reverent account of a Korean hero

The extremely offline joy of the board game club

When Ms Michelle Kong started a chess club in 2023, hoping to meet other players in their 20s, attendance was so meagre that she needed only one chessboard.

You may not need protein powder if you are eating right

But if it is necessary to use the supplement, choose one that has fewer extra ingredients

Exercise helps with almost everything, including hangovers

Electrolyte drinks, ibuprofen, a bagel overflowing with bacon, egg and cheese - everyone has his or her own way of nursing a hangover.

Do you need to take magnesium supplements?

The best way to get enough of the mineral is to eat more magnesium-rich foods

BLOWING HOT AND COLD

There is a science behind how temperature affects your energy levels and overall well-being

Koh, Tan start anew in Taiwan after tough year

After a tough 2024 for Amanda Tan and Koh Sock Hwee, the Singaporean golfers are charting new paths together as they take their sporting pursuits closer to home.

END 26-YR WINLESS STREAK: OGURA

Lions coach says 'history is there to be changed and made' in tough s-final against Vietnam

Fifpro criticises Fifa's change of transfer rules

Fifa has adopted an interim framework concerning the regulations on the status and transfer of players, world football's governing body said on Dec 23, following a Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling.

'ACCOMPLISHED' ADAM RETIRES WITH NO REGRETS

Footballer hangs up boots at 28 due to heart condition but is happy with career

Thohir dreams of taking Indonesia to the World Cup

Erick Thohir once owned Inter Milan and still has an interest in English club Oxford United, but the abiding football dream of the Indonesian businessman cum politician is to take his country back to the World Cup.

Arteta will 'try different things' to fill Saka void

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka will be out for \"many weeks\" after suffering a hamstring injury during the 5-1 English Premier League win at Crystal Palace on Dec 21, manager Mikel Arteta said.

RASHFORD HAS AMORIM'S SUPPORT

United boss focuses on helping forward, says wantaway player may have been badly advised

Supermaxis could attack Sydney to Hobart race record if winds prevail

Forecast favourable winds could see the prestigious Sydney-Hobart race record challenged by the supermaxi yachts when the often-brutal bluewater classic sets sail on Dec 26.

Tennis players 'super afraid' of contamination

As Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek prepare for the new season after a year in which they fell foul of doping rules, positive drug tests due to contamination are a genuine fear for many of their fellow professionals.

MAXEY STEPS IN FOR EJECTED 'BRO' EMBIID

It's love, Sixers guard says after shining in chaotic Spurs win in Cameroonian's absence

NFL spurs global push with Xmas games on Netflix

A pair of Christmas Day games on Netflix will help the National Football League (NFL) build on its international footprint, league officials say, as the most popular professional league in the United States hopes to harness the streaming platform's global appeal.

GIVING A BOOST TO STROKE SURVIVORS

Pilot project equips fitness instructors with the skills to assist those with disabilities

HIGH TIME FOR ROMANTIC LAOS

Dec 26 Hong Kong (Happy Valley) form analysis

THE STAR WORKS LIKE HE IS READY

The Lawson Moy-trained last-start winner can make it three from four in KL on Dec 28

In memory ● Dealing with the loss of a loved one during festive periods

Ms Jill Lim's commentary \"Celebrating Christmas, despite losing someone dear\" (Dec 23) is a sobering yet inspiring message that would resonate strongly with many people, including myself.

CDC vouchers ● No resolution after ex-tenant claimed them

My elderly mother had the unfortunate experience of not being able to claim her CDC vouchers due to a lack of safeguards in the redemption process.

CDC vouchers ● Consider donating them to needy

I thank The Straits Times for the timely reminder to use our CDC vouchers before they expire (About a week left to use CDC vouchers disbursed in 2024 before they expire on Dec 31, Dec 23).

Letter of the day No donation? Volunteers happy to just share about the charity

Both the public and charity organisations have a part to play to ensure fund-raising drives achieve their objectives of getting donations and building awareness for the organisations (Ensure that all-cash donations find their way to charity, Dec 24).

The new tech treatments that could improve mental health

From video games to personal avatars, researchers are looking to develop a new generation of digital tools that do not involve taking a drug or therapy.

The business of nicknames

When they help brands and employees. And when they hurt.

Office or remote? Give workers a greater sense of purpose, wherever they are

A balanced approach that respects individual autonomy while sharing the same goals as the company is essential.

Why there is no such thing as normal in child development

Most of the research into how children develop comes from wealthier, Western countries.

The world's leading democracies are struggling to govern

Across the G-7, the political centre is fracturing and Donald Trump will make the problem worse.