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IRVING HELPS MAVS SILENCE THE THUNDER

He shows the way in Doncic's absence in 'good test' for Dallas to deny West leaders

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January 19, 2025
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BREAK UP, PAY UP

Couples are reselling their wedding banquet packages online due to hefty cancellation fees imposed by hotels, sometimes amounting to tens of thousands of dollars. Lawyers argue that these fees may be unreasonable and unenforceable under Singapore law, citing power imbalances in contracts and the potential for hotels to profit from rebooking cancelled events.

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January 19, 2025
Elderly - and dying alone at home
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Elderly - and dying alone at home

Recent case of elderly couple found dead in their flat an unusual one

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January 19, 2025
Scope to expand air services between India and S'pore: President Tharman
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Scope to expand air services between India and S'pore: President Tharman

There is scope to expand the air services agreement between Singapore and India, which was last revised around 10 years ago, said President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Jan 18.

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January 19, 2025
Health of South Korea's First Lady reported to be declining
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Health of South Korea's First Lady reported to be declining

Following South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest on Jan 15, First Lady Kim Keon Hee, who remains alone at the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, Seoul, has been suffering from deteriorating health, media reports said on Jan 17.

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January 19, 2025
Williams Takes On Rising Star
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Williams Takes On Rising Star

Aussie jockey out to beat old ally Hayes' Ka Ying Rising in Centenary Sprint at Sha Tin

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January 19, 2025
Into the heart of Orchard Road's forest
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Into the heart of Orchard Road's forest

A secondary forest sits between Orchard Boulevard and Ngee Ann City. ST PHOTOS: MARK CHEONG

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January 19, 2025
France Launches Probe Into Brad Pitt Love Scam
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France Launches Probe Into Brad Pitt Love Scam

The authorities in France's La Reunion have launched a probe to identify fraudsters who scammed a woman out of €830,000 (S$1.17 million) by making her believe she had an online relationship with actor Brad Pitt.

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January 19, 2025
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What to Make of the Year of the Snake

UOB's latest market outlook highlights potential growth areas for Singapore investors amid growing concerns about US President-elect's proposed steep import tariffs

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January 19, 2025
Money can soon be sent overseas in 60 seconds or less
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Money can soon be sent overseas in 60 seconds or less

Money will soon jump borders in 60 seconds or less.

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January 19, 2025
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6 More Nabbed Over Alleged Unlawful Use of ICA E-Service

Another six people have been arrested over their alleged links to cases in which the home addresses of people were changed online through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) e-service without their knowledge.

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January 19, 2025
Amorim foresees more ups and downs ahead
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Amorim foresees more ups and downs ahead

Manager Ruben Amorim has warned that Manchester United's season will continue to be a \"roller-coaster\" ride following a dramatic 3-1 victory against basement club Southampton, as his players learn to adapt to his system.

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January 19, 2025
Some lovers will rely more on AI, while others will favour platonic dates, offline connections
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Some lovers will rely more on AI, while others will favour platonic dates, offline connections

While dating and relationships look different for everyone, there is one thing that is almost universally true: When it is good, it is great. I mean, why else are so many people looking for \"the one\"?

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January 19, 2025
#OpenToWork Isn't Working?
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#OpenToWork Isn't Working?

As job hunting gets harder, experts advise focusing on human connections rather than gaming the online job application process

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January 19, 2025
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History not on the side of Moyes' return to Everton

\"Never go back\" is one of football management's great idioms, an idea of diminishing returns. A glance through football history suggests it holds water.

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January 19, 2025
So Why Do We Eat Pineapple Tarts Only During Chinese New Year?
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So Why Do We Eat Pineapple Tarts Only During Chinese New Year?

There is no logic to many of our food conventions. Perhaps it is time to break free.

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January 19, 2025
Trump's inauguration to move indoors due to forecast of freezing weather
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Trump's inauguration to move indoors due to forecast of freezing weather

Donald Trump confirmed that his inauguration as US president on Jan 20 will move indoors due to expected freezing weather, undercutting the Republican's hopes for a grandiose spectacle to kick off his second term.

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January 19, 2025
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US awards Moderna $807m for bird flu vaccine development

The US government has awarded Moderna US$590 million (S$807 million) to advance the development of its bird flu vaccine, as the country doubles down on efforts to tackle increasing infections in humans.

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January 19, 2025
More help on the way to tackle cost of living in Singapore
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More help on the way to tackle cost of living in Singapore

SM Lee: Govt is actively preparing Singaporeans for challenges and new opportunities ahead

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January 19, 2025
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Tik Tok says it will go dark in US today without assurances from Biden

TikTok warned that it would go dark in the United States on Jan 19 unless President Joe Biden's administration provides assurances to companies like Apple and Google that they will not face enforcement actions when a ban takes effect.

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January 19, 2025
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Slumping Wizards need talented Poole at his best

On a quest to make his first All-Star team, Jordan Poole prepares to face his former side when the Washington Wizards visit the Golden State Warriors on Jan 18 (Jan 19, Singapore time).

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January 19, 2025
Myanmar says rebel attacks, gas shortages worsen power crisis
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Myanmar says rebel attacks, gas shortages worsen power crisis

In Yangon, supply is limited to 4-hour blocks, followed by 8-hour shutdowns

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January 19, 2025
Love, ambition tussle in The Three Lives Of Cate Kay
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Love, ambition tussle in The Three Lives Of Cate Kay

This debut novel has been pitched as a must-read for fans of The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo

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January 19, 2025
How Does Musk's Outfit Cut $2.7 Trillion in US Govt Spending?
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How Does Musk's Outfit Cut $2.7 Trillion in US Govt Spending?

US President-elect Donald Trump wants to dismantle the federal bureaucracy and even eliminate at least one federal department.

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January 19, 2025
Yoon appears in court to fight bid to extend detention for up to 20 days
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Yoon appears in court to fight bid to extend detention for up to 20 days

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol attended a court hearing on Jan 18 to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention on accusations of insurrection, his lawyer said.

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January 19, 2025
Bukit Gombak folks help to turn viaduct space into art installation
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Bukit Gombak folks help to turn viaduct space into art installation

When artist Quek Jia Qi got a call from the National Arts Council (NAC) in November 2024 that her proposal to design and enliven the space under the MRT viaduct in Bukit Gombak was selected for Singapore Art Week 2025, she was excited to explore a neighbourhood that she does not live in, and to share the stories of its residents.

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January 19, 2025
Laundromats see higher demand amid monsoon surge
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Laundromats see higher demand amid monsoon surge

A Geylang Road laundromat saw such brisk business during the recent wet weather that two of its dryers and a coin changer broke down.

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January 19, 2025
‘Santai’ and acceptance: Lessons I learnt in Indonesia
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‘Santai’ and acceptance: Lessons I learnt in Indonesia

Why rail against situations we cannot change? Life goes on.

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January 19, 2025
Hoffman credits Amex lead to 'solid' round
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Hoffman credits Amex lead to 'solid' round

Charley Hoffman, seeking a fifth PGA Tour title at the age of 48, had 10 birdies in a nine-under 63 on Jan 17 to share the halfway lead in The American Express tournament with Rico Hoey of the Philippines.

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January 19, 2025
Kluivert's 'Lovely, Lovely Win'
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Kluivert's 'Lovely, Lovely Win'

Bournemouth star's hat-trick sinks dad's ex-club to take unbeaten run to 10 games

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January 19, 2025