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Percival Everett wins US National Book Award for fiction

American author Percival Everett won the US National Book Award for fiction on Nov 20 for his novel James, a propulsive and slyly funny retelling of American writer Mark Twain's Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1884) from the perspective of Huck's companion, an enslaved man named James.

Actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for staged attack overturned

American actor Jussie Smollett's conviction for fabricating a racist and homophobic hate crime in Chicago in 2019 was overturned on Nov 21 on due process grounds.

K-pop CD output draws fire as plastic waste talks loom

SEOUL - K-pop music may be South Korea's buzziest export, but the industry needlessly creates mountains of plastic in its home market by churning out CDs that most fans do not even listen to, critics say.

Actress Yvonne Lim returning to Singapore after 10 years in Taiwan

Singaporean actress Yvonne Lim is ready for a new chapter in her life. The 48-year-old announced on social media on Nov 21 that she has opened a YouTube channel.

Striking scenes from abstract triptych in Puppet Origin Stories

A wilfully abstract triptych of stories that make up the third edition of Puppet Origin Stories will frustrate the theatregoer in search of meaning, but delight those who can surrender to the weird and affecting visual scenes crafted on stage.

Kim Soo-hyun samples local food and finds it 'very satisfying'

The K-drama star is here to promote his new series as part of Disney's showcase of upcoming Asian titles

Entrepreneur rediscovers her need for speed

Ms Janice Oo lives out the famous line from the 1986 Hollywood flick, Top Gun, when the lead character \"Maverick\", played by Tom Cruise, declared: \"I feel the need, the need for speed.\"

Timeless Velar refreshed with hybrid engine

The model by Range Rover is relaxing to drive, but the controls feel lighter and less direct than those of its rivals

Wish come true for BYD buyers with families

The M6 is the first mid-sized electric seven-seater to be available here

Subtle serenity

Newly-weds pick clean, functional Japandi aesthetic for their HDB flat

Train To Pakistan may be 2024's most important show

Theatre entertains. Often, it makes people feel. Occasionally, it harbours an urgent message both important and timely, especially impactful when one least expects it.

Global Design Journey to the capital of ceramics

China's Jingdezhen has been making porcelain wares for more than 2,000 years

BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

More stores celebrate retail event earlier to help shoppers beat crowds, bag bargains

Achilles issue sees Yeo end season with q-final loss

Battling pain from an Achilles injury, Yeo Jia Min's run at the US$1.15m (S$1.55m) China Masters ended with a 21-14, 21-17 loss to Thailand's world No. 10 Supanida Katethong in the women's singles quarter-finals on Nov 22.

A GOOD CAMPAIGN ENDS

Singapore's Pang, Quek ousted in WTT Finals last four by world No. 6 pair

Maresca aims to outfox familiar foes Leicester

LONDON - Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is excited to tackle Leicester City, the club he guided into the English Premier League last season, but the Blues will be without captain Reece James who has been sidelined with injury again.

I COULD NOT QUIT ON CITY NOW: PEP

He inks 2-year extension amid mini-slump after U-turn on plan to leave at season's end

Berrettini carried me, says Sinner

MALAGA - World No. 1 Jannik Sinner triumphed in singles and what he called a \"must-win\" doubles on Nov 21 to help Davis Cup holders Italy beat Argentina 2-1 to reach the semi-finals.

Stags' attacking quality to the fore in 5-0 hammering

They had already dropped points to bottom-half sides Brunei DPMM, Hougang United and Young Lions in the nine-team Singapore Premier League (SPL) in a madcap second round.

AMINA, 17, TO KEEP PUSHING

Egyptian prodigy is honoured by comparisons with world No. 1

Late Wagner magic punishes wasteful Lakers

LOS ANGELES - Franz Wagner was not bothered by the hostile crowd, draining a three-pointer with three seconds left as the Orlando Magic ended the Los Angeles Lakers' unbeaten home record with a dramatic 119-118 win on Nov 21.

Leader An does not sweat big purse

MIAMI - An Na-rin claimed she was not feeling any pressure, as she fired a bogey-free eight-under 64 to seize a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the LPGA's season-ending Tour Championship on Nov 21.

NORRIS ADMITS TITLE RACE OVER

He wasn't ready to challenge Verstappen in 2024 but has gained championship nous

Ohtani grateful to Dodgers after third career MVP award

LOS ANGELES - Shohei Ohtani of World Series champions the Los Angeles Dodgers has unanimously been named the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP), while New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge took home the American League honors in similar fashion on Nov 21.

Emotion, errors and an education: Chess legend V. Anand recalls his first time

The first time can be a trying time. The first time in the biggest final - Wimbledon, the Olympic 100m - can carry the scent of intimidation.

A TABLE WITH SINGAPORE ROOTS

Local company using wood sourced here for piece of world chess c'ship history

YOUNG CHAMPION EYES THIRD WIN

Nov 24 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) form analysis

Questioning all set to give the right answers

Nov 23 South Africa (Kenilworth/Turffontein) form analysis

HOT IRISH HOOP IN SUMMER CUP

South Africa's richest race gets boost from star jockey Oisin Murphy's hit-and-run visit

Electric elephants and live-stream prayers: Faith goes high-tech

These are just some of the ways that Hinduism is adopting technology like never before.