The Straits Times - December 29, 2024
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December 29, 2024
Singapore Had 122 More Dangerous Heat Days This Year Due To Climate Change
The Republic would have experienced only four such days otherwise: Report
4 mins
Police to deploy drones, tap AI at Marina Bay, Sports Hub countdowns
The new year countdowns at Marina Bay and Singapore Sports Hub will see police deploy drones and tap artificial intelligence (AI) to manage the crowd, which is expected to swell to about 500,000 revellers.
2 mins
Designed by resident, for residents: Siglap's coming integrated hub
Architect's idea draws inspiration from its past as a fishing village
4 mins
They Thought We Were Crazy
S'pore couple quit jobs to drive across Asia, Europe with daughter, 4
5 mins
MAGA v MUSK Trump backers battle online over issue of skilled immigrants
Weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is to take office, a major rift has emerged among his supporters over immigration and the place of foreign workers in the US labor market.
5 mins
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Pause Law That Could Ban TikTok
Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to pause a federal TikTok law that would ban the popular social media app or force its sale, with the Republican US President-elect arguing that he should have time after taking office to pursue a \"political resolution\" to the issue.
1 min
News analysis Why the US media struggles to cover President-elect
The impending Trump presidency is stirring up disquiet in the American media, which has still not quite figured out how to cover an unconventional political leader given to half-truths, wild exaggerations and impromptu threats.
4 mins
Yoon 'authorised shooting' during martial law bid
He also vowed to declare martial law three times if necessary, say S. Korean prosecutors
2 mins
Singaporean Passengers Suffered Minor Injuries in Norway Bus Crash: MFA
Passengers from Singapore suffered minor injuries in a deadly bus crash in Norway, which resulted in three deaths after the vehicle went off the road, and have received consular assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
2 mins
Residents at China's first retirement home for the blind sing, travel and even find love
Thoughtful planning and support ensure they feel safe and are not isolated
5 mins
Vietnam jails more officials for bribery over Covid-19 flights, quarantine
A court in Vietnam on Dec 27 jailed more than a dozen officials for up to 12 years for corruption over repatriation flights and quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic.
2 mins
PM Wong, SM Lee express their condolences
India's former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Dec 26 at the age of 92, was a statesman who reshaped and liberalised India's economy through his vision and determination, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
1 min
Debate Over Health and Competency Tests for Senior Drivers in Malaysia
Some say tests will reduce accidents; others argue such checks unfairly target the elderly
3 mins
India's Former PM Manmohan Singh Cremated With State Honours
The body of Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose death has sparked outpourings of grief at home and accolades from abroad, was cremated on Dec 28 on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi with full state honours.
1 min
Enforcement to be stepped up against heavy vehicle operators after fatal Melaka pile-up
Concern in Malaysia over a multi-vehicle highway crash that killed seven people on Dec 23 has prompted the authorities to step up enforcement against errant heavy vehicle operators.
2 mins
Has Russia's Shadow Fleet, Built to Evade Sanctions, Added Sabotage to Its List?
Western officials have long been concerned about Russia's so-called shadow fleet, an assemblage of aged tankers created to covertly carry Russian crude oil around the world.
5 mins
Putin Apologises Over 'Tragic Incident' in Russian Airspace
But Russian leader stops short of saying air defences hit plane
3 mins
Wounded N. Korean soldiers died after capture by Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec 27 that \"several\" wounded North Korean soldiers had died after being captured by his country's forces, as he accused Russia of throwing them into battle with \"minimal protection\".
2 mins
Israel says missile from Yemen intercepted
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early on Dec 28, a day after the Houthi-held capital Sanaa was hit by fresh air strikes.
3 mins
Israeli forces detain medics in raid on Gaza hospital
Israeli forces detained dozens of medical staff from a north Gaza hospital they raided on Dec 27, the enclave's Health Ministry said.
2 mins
DEADLY DRUG RECIPES TESTED ON HUMANS
Restrictions on fentanyl ingredients spawn experiments involving sedatives, anaesthetics
7 mins
Footage shows New York inmate beaten by guards before death
Law enforcement in the US state of New York on Dec 27 released \"devastating\" footage of prison guards beating a black inmate shortly before he died.
1 min
New bird flu mutation discovered in US, as cat infections cause alarm
The ongoing spread of bird flu in the US has alarmed experts - not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats.
2 mins
Nasa spacecraft 'safe' after closest-ever approach to Sun
Nasa said on Dec 27 that its Parker Solar Probe was \"safe\" and operating normally after successfully completing the closest-ever approach to the Sun by any human-made object.
1 min
Malaysian bird's nest producers risk losing $15m due to Newcastle disease
Temporary halt of exports to China hits sales of up to 15m tonnes during peak CNY period
3 mins
2024 Wrapped: The Biggest Crime Stories of the Year, and What's Next for the Cases
High-profile corruption hearings, including one involving a former Cabinet minister and his billionaire friend, a surge in murder cases and record sums lost to scammers.
7 mins
More primary school kids calling helpline over mental health
Analysis finds many feel dismissed when telling adults problems
4 mins
AI chatbot lightens the workload for NTU lecturers
There may be no such thing as a stupid question in schools, but there are questions with obvious answers. These questions, from students, make Assistant Professor Leonard Ng shake his head.
3 mins
Clean-up efforts completed after oil leak off Bukom
Clean-up efforts in the wake of an oil leak in the waters off Bukom Island have been completed, the authorities said.
2 mins
Her swollen eyes made her see the world in Only 2D
Medical Mysteries Medical Mysteries is a series that spotlights rare diseases or unusual conditions.
4 mins
Christmas celebrations turn tragic as S'pore couple die in KL highway crash
Christmas celebrations turned tragic for the family of married Singaporean couple Edmund Ang, 72, and Catharine Ng, 70, who died in a car crash on Dec 22 morning on a highway towards Kuala Lumpur.
2 mins
What I have learnt after a decade in news
The story is not bigger than your humanity and the biggest prize is the feeling of having done some good.
5 mins
A happy old year? Instead of chasing a bucket list, flip it
It's that time of the year when many people make resolutions and Fomo checklists. Look back thankfully too to be happy.
4 mins
Let's get offline and bring back the culture of the third place
Such places were where our parents and grandparents built strong communities. Today's youth can revive that spirit to restore and strengthen their sense of belonging.
5 mins
Are We Becoming a Post-Literate Society?
Technology has changed the way we consume information—away from complex pieces of writing to social media posts, video clips.
3 mins
Aiming for that promotion? First, dress for success
First impressions count, and dressing appropriately helps in career advancement
4 mins
Travel insurance can be void if you put the wrong departure date
The devil is in the details as a young holidaymaker in Singapore discovered when a simple error on an insurance form left him high and dry when his flights were cancelled.
2 mins
How a retiree lost $200k to scammers who posed as cops
Such scams show how financial crimes are evolving all the time
5 mins
Why Wall Street Is Making Irrelevant Market Predictions Again
An annual ritual is under way at the major Wall Street investment houses: predicting exactly where the S&P 500 will finish the next calendar year.
3 mins
He decided on brokerage career at age 7 after watching HK drama
TV series about securities industry lured him with its images of 'pit' trading
4 mins
A $400m Van Gogh Gone With Nary a Trace
The painting, done only weeks before the artist's suicide, has not been seen in 34 years
6 mins
Stock markets likely to be volatile in 2025 due to Trump tariffs, geopolitics
Investors anticipating another calm year in 2025 should be on guard for more shocks like the one seen in August as uncertainty around US President-elect Donald Trump's tax and tariff policies threatens to roil markets.
3 mins
Pacific Victory Gives Ong First Malaysia Win
Quartet, treble and doubles recorded for the final day of the 2024 Kuala Lumpur season
2 mins
It may just be Uncle Lucky's turn in the fourth race
Dec 29 South Africa (Scottsville) form analysis
2 mins
Rivals Sabalenka, Swiatek are 'chilled' off the court
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she and key rival Iga Swiatek have developed a \"chilled\" relationship off the court, in contrast to their fierce battles on the big stage.
2 mins
Calmly Aiming For Perfection
In a special series, Play of the Month, The Sunday Times' sports desk dives into a sport. Every month this year, an expert in a sport provided tips for readers. The December spotlight is on darts.
2 mins
Injured Scheffler to miss opener
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will miss The Sentry event in January after an accidental puncture wound to his right hand that he suffered at Christmas, the PGA Tour said on Dec. 27.
2 mins
Brown in Highlight 'Zone'
Coach in awe of his 'big-time' 44 points as Celtics halt skid with 142-105 win over Pacers
3 mins
Gloomy Hobart finish scenes after fatal incidents
Australian supermaxi LawConnect took back-to-back line honours in the Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Dec 28, leading a fleet shaken by the deaths of two sailors in wild weather conditions.
2 mins
No stars, no excuses as Bucks target Bulls again
The Chicago Bulls, mired in a three-game losing skid, welcome the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Dec 28 (Dec 29, Singapore time) for their second National Basketball Association (NBA) matchup in six days.
2 mins
Olmo nearer to Barcelona exit after court ruling
A Spanish court on Dec 27 said it had rejected Barcelona's request to register Dani Olmo beyond the year's end, potentially pushing the attacker closer to leaving the Catalan giants for free.
2 mins
United Boss Outshone By Compatriots
EPL's other Portuguese bosses faring better than Amorim, who has tough matches ahead
3 mins
Maresca Wants Reaction From Blues After Loss To Fulham
Chelsea must shake off the shock 2-1 Boxing Day loss to Fulham that snapped a nine-match unbeaten run in the English Premier League and go for the win at Ipswich Town on Dec 30, manager Enzo Maresca said.
2 mins
Slot Downplays Away Record
Reds unbeaten on the road this season, but boss says it is due to opponents' calibre
2 mins
Keeping faith with youth could have halted City's rot
Manchester City's slump continues to amaze. Judging by those lingering camera shots where he cannot hide a combination of sorrow and bemusement, Pep Guardiola numbers among the amazed.
2 mins
Postecoglou Hoping for January Arrivals Amid Injury Crisis
Tottenham Hotspur must reinforce their squad in January to deal with the club's ongoing injury crisis, manager Ange Postecoglou said on Dec 27, with Spurs languishing in 12th place in the English Premier League.
2 mins
Last Dance For Veterans
Shahdan and Co stay motivated, knowing that this may be a final Asean C'ship tilt
3 mins
Arteta happy with win but Saka out for two months
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for more than two months after an operation on his hamstring.
2 mins
Apt. is earworm of the year
\"Apateu, apateu, apateu, apateu.\" From the moment K-pop girl group Blackpink's Rose released her song Apt. with American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, the catchy tune has been inescapable.
2 mins
Chicken rice renaissance
The humble chicken rice found itself in the spotlight in 2024, as celebrities and influencers started competing against hawkers selling one of Singapore's most-loved dishes.
2 mins
Electric vehicles go the distance
It is just as well that the candies and soft drinks sold at petrol stations cost as much as they do, because people will not be patronising such convenience stores as often as they did before - not with the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and advancing technology that keep motorists away from the pumps.
2 mins
Deadpool & Wolverine Defies Expectations
In the cinema business, the rule of thumb is: The lower the classification, the better the box office.
2 mins
Bookstores in peril
Print culture was buffeted by cruel economic winds in 2024.
3 mins
Immersive experiences level up
In a time when human beings can do most things on their smartphones - from streaming concerts happening halfway across the world to interacting with artificial intelligence bots like ChatGPT - getting their attention takes a lot of work.
1 min
Hamilton Lands in S'pore
The hype was palpable when news broke in late 2023 that the Broadway and West End sensation Hamilton would finally make its debut in Singapore, at the Sands Theatre.
2 mins
Friendship bracelets and The Eras Tour
Hotels, restaurants and other hospitality providers are the typical beneficiaries of concert tourism. But another retail player experienced an unexpected boost from American pop star Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts in Singapore in March: the humble bead shop.
1 min
Jitter sparks discourse about stereotypes
Singaporean Marvel character Sofia Yong, or Jitter, garnered plenty of online discussion after the announcement of her character on Aug 9.
4 mins
Gen Z and Alpha's meme-infused vocabulary
\"Time changes all things; there is no reason why language should escape this universal law,\" wrote 19th-century Swiss linguist Ferdinand de Saussure.
2 mins
Menopause awareness on the rise in S'pore
2024 marked the year more Singapore women broke the silence surrounding menopause.
2 mins
Nanyang coffee nostalgia
Traditional coffee from South-east Asia, also known as Nanyang coffee, was on an uptrend in 2024, stirring interest among young consumers with snazzy iterations such as Great Nanyang Heritage Cafe's Coconut Coffee and Soymilk Coffee.
1 min
K-pop's catastrophic year
2024 has largely been a scandal-ridden and unsavory year for K-pop, involving some of the biggest stars and agencies.
3 mins
Low and No' drinks for the health-conscious
In 2024, a year-long trend emerged from Dry January, with health-conscious consumers increasingly opting for low- or no-sugar, salt, alcohol, carb, and caffeine drinks, prompting restaurants and beverage brands to adapt.
3 mins
Ozempic, the 'superstar' diabetes drug
In 2024, Ozempic gained global attention as a ground-breaking treatment not just for Type 2 diabetes but also weight management, leading to widespread demand and media coverage.
3 mins
Pasta gets artisanal
The hunger for artisanal pizza is eternal in Singapore. But in 2024, the spotlight shone on another well-loved carb: pasta.
1 min
Rising mercury shifts seasons
The year 2023 was recorded as the hottest in history, and 2024 is on track to surpass it.
3 mins
TikTok's very mindful, very demure influence
You see how TikTok continued to foster the exchange of ideas and philosophy between borders and cultures in 2024? Very mindful, very demure.
2 mins
Quitting the F&B scene
La Dame de Pic, Tippling Club, Gemma, Art di Daniele Sperindio, Sushi Kimura, Beni, Chef Kang's, Sommer and Braci are all restaurants that fine-dining fans might recommend as must-visit places in Singapore.
2 mins
X factor behind pop princesses' reign
From Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish, women ruled the airwaves in 2024.
2 mins
Ugly shoes stand out
In an era when fashion trends come and go faster than you can lace up your sneakers, one movement has proved its staying power: ugly shoes.
2 mins
Virtual Travel Tools Take Off
Virtual tools reshaped the travel landscape in 2024, driving innovation and transforming experiences for travellers worldwide.
2 mins
Zoo pygmy hippo adored by internet
For users scrolling through TikTok, X and Instagram, one animal has emerged as the undisputed star of 2024: Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand.
2 mins
Youth rewrite social norms
It has always been the case that young people drive societal change.
3 mins
Warabimochi gives snack lovers much to chew on
Singapore was mad for mochi in 2024, the craze sparked by the arrival in February of popular Japanese brand Warabimochi Kamakura.
1 min
GRANNY LIFTS THE BAR ON KEEPING FIT
Ms Cheng Chen Chin-mei beamed broadly as she hoisted a 35kg weightlifting bar to her waist, dropped it and waved confidently to the enthusiastic crowd in a competition in Taipei.
1 min
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