π₯° 'Really nice to have home with me here': Olympic semi-finalist kayaker Stephenie Chen's family cheering her on in Paris
When Singaporean kayaker Stephenie Chen punched her ticket to the Olympics in April, her family also started looking for flights to Paris to support her.
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When Singaporean kayaker Stephenie Chen punched her ticket to the Olympics in April, her family also started looking for flights to Paris to support her.
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π° 'We are all victims': International NUS students queue overnight for student pass documentation
"I came here at 12am, brought an inflatable mattress and started 'camping'. There are already 14 of us in the queue," one student named Chloe on Xiaohongshu said, even bringing along an array of snacks.
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"I came here at 12am, brought an inflatable mattress and started 'camping'. There are already 14 of us in the queue," one student named Chloe on Xiaohongshu said, even bringing along an array of snacks.
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'Very painful eh': Woman hit by stray object from National Day fireworks display
"Ouch, wah, very painful eh," she said while she tried to use her hands to block the falling debris from the fireworks.
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"Ouch, wah, very painful eh," she said while she tried to use her hands to block the falling debris from the fireworks.
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πͺ Local singer Shazza learning to 'hold on to joy' after viral Crash Adams video: 'Grateful for any challenge that comes'
"The whole thing was completely unprecedented⦠When they (Crash Adams) reached out to me in January to do these videos, I wasn't sure where this was gonna go. All I could do was do my best and see what came out of it," the 23-year-old, whose real name is Shareefa Aminah, told us in an interview.
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"The whole thing was completely unprecedented⦠When they (Crash Adams) reached out to me in January to do these videos, I wasn't sure where this was gonna go. All I could do was do my best and see what came out of it," the 23-year-old, whose real name is Shareefa Aminah, told us in an interview.
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πΈπ¬ Olympic kitefoiling medallist Max Maeder hasn't 'finished sulking but putting a smile on right now' after race
After composing himself, Maximilian said in the media mixed zone: "To be very, very frank, I'll speak the truth and say I haven't finished sulking but I'm putting a smile on right now, not because I have to but because of the way I feel."
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After composing himself, Maximilian said in the media mixed zone: "To be very, very frank, I'll speak the truth and say I haven't finished sulking but I'm putting a smile on right now, not because I have to but because of the way I feel."
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πΈπ¬ Au revoir! Team Singapore bids farewell to the Paris Olympics
A day after celebrating kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder's bronze medal, Team Singapore rounded up their participation in the Paris Olympics on Aug 10 with creditable results from their two debutantes in canoeing and golf.
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A day after celebrating kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder's bronze medal, Team Singapore rounded up their participation in the Paris Olympics on Aug 10 with creditable results from their two debutantes in canoeing and golf.
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Man pronounced dead in car at North Bridge Road a day after he went missing
In response to queries, the police said they were alerted to a report of the missing 55-year-old man at 4pm. He was subsequently found unconscious in a car at 861 North Bridge Road on Aug 10.
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In response to queries, the police said they were alerted to a report of the missing 55-year-old man at 4pm. He was subsequently found unconscious in a car at 861 North Bridge Road on Aug 10.
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π 'I'm still eating': Wholesome Doh Kyung-soo of Exo seduces fans with food porn at Singapore fancon
Kyung-soo, also known by his stage name D.O, is famously a foodie who has been eating his way around Asia at every stop of his recent tour. After opening the show with his song Mars from his latest and third EP Blossom, he sat down with emcee April Kim for a chat and the topic turned to what he's eaten in Singapore.
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Kyung-soo, also known by his stage name D.O, is famously a foodie who has been eating his way around Asia at every stop of his recent tour. After opening the show with his song Mars from his latest and third EP Blossom, he sat down with emcee April Kim for a chat and the topic turned to what he's eaten in Singapore.
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π₯Mother-son feud playing out in public dulls shine of Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo's gold medals
Keyboard warriors were quick to point out that Yulo left out his mother, Mrs Angelica Yulo, from people he thanked soon after he won his medals, and that she β rather than congratulating her son β reposted on her Facebook page a news item supporting a Japanese gymnast who had beaten Yulo in the past.
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Keyboard warriors were quick to point out that Yulo left out his mother, Mrs Angelica Yulo, from people he thanked soon after he won his medals, and that she β rather than congratulating her son β reposted on her Facebook page a news item supporting a Japanese gymnast who had beaten Yulo in the past.
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πββοΈ'So heartwarming': Man offers free haircut to 59 migrant workers in light of National Day
Local Donjany, who goes by _donjany on social media, offered them a free haircut in light of the country's birthday.
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Local Donjany, who goes by _donjany on social media, offered them a free haircut in light of the country's birthday.
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π€ 7-year-old suffers bruising on face after allegedly getting flung out of seat on school bus
There, the Primary 1 pupil's form teacher informed him that based on the accounts of those on the bus, Fareen was flung out of her seat when the bus braked. "Her face kissed the speaker in front of her," wrote Farid in his post.
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There, the Primary 1 pupil's form teacher informed him that based on the accounts of those on the bus, Fareen was flung out of her seat when the bus braked. "Her face kissed the speaker in front of her," wrote Farid in his post.
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Terminally-ill man estranged from daughters for 20 years now hopes to find them to seek their forgiveness
A 69-year-old man's final wish is to reunite with his two estranged daughters whom he has not seen in more than 20 years and seek their forgiveness.
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A 69-year-old man's final wish is to reunite with his two estranged daughters whom he has not seen in more than 20 years and seek their forgiveness.
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π¬'4 hours and counting': Domino's Pizza struggles to keep up with National Day orders, customers left fuming
The US pizza brand received an influx of orders on National Day but it seemed like they failed to deliver.
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The US pizza brand received an influx of orders on National Day but it seemed like they failed to deliver.
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Good morning! Here are some stories you might have missed yesterday:
π BMW iX1 review: The 'affordable' BMW in this electric age
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π«Ά'Not even a mildly negative message': Max Maeder surprised by support after Olympic bronze https://bit.ly/3AdvUUr
π§Secondary 3 student felt like zombie when fornightly drug fix became daily one https://bit.ly/4fC6lg1
π BMW iX1 review: The 'affordable' BMW in this electric age
https://bit.ly/4dgFV1L
π«Ά'Not even a mildly negative message': Max Maeder surprised by support after Olympic bronze https://bit.ly/3AdvUUr
π§Secondary 3 student felt like zombie when fornightly drug fix became daily one https://bit.ly/4fC6lg1
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π² More cycling paths to be built in Singapore's east, north-east by 2030
Residents in eastern and north-eastern Singapore, including in Hougang, Sengkang and Serangoon, will get better access to cycling infrastructure by 2030, as more cycling paths continue to be built across the island.
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Residents in eastern and north-eastern Singapore, including in Hougang, Sengkang and Serangoon, will get better access to cycling infrastructure by 2030, as more cycling paths continue to be built across the island.
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βοΈ Singapore Airlines' SQ638 lands at Narita Airport with smoke from tyre, no injuries reported
According to Japanese broadcaster NHK, the city fire department dispatched fire engines to the airport's Runway B after receiving a report at about 6.50am SGT.
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According to Japanese broadcaster NHK, the city fire department dispatched fire engines to the airport's Runway B after receiving a report at about 6.50am SGT.
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βοΈ 2nd Pofma order issued to activist group in August over false statements on treatment of death row prisoners
First, the group had falsely claimed that the executions of two Singaporean death row prisoners on Aug 2 and Aug 7 were scheduled without regard for due legal process.
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First, the group had falsely claimed that the executions of two Singaporean death row prisoners on Aug 2 and Aug 7 were scheduled without regard for due legal process.
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π McDonald's to launch limited-edition pocket pouches on Aug 15, while stocks last
The pouches will be available from 11am onwards for $7.90 each with any order of an Extra Value Meal, Upsized Value Meal, Special 2 X Value Meal and Family Meal.
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The pouches will be available from 11am onwards for $7.90 each with any order of an Extra Value Meal, Upsized Value Meal, Special 2 X Value Meal and Family Meal.
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π'My lil milestone': Carrie Wong rolls pineapple into her new penthouse
In Chinese customs, rolling a pineapple into a new home symbolises prosperity, as the Hokkien pronunciation of pineapple is a homophone for a term translating to "prosperity come".
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In Chinese customs, rolling a pineapple into a new home symbolises prosperity, as the Hokkien pronunciation of pineapple is a homophone for a term translating to "prosperity come".
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PAP appoints 2 new faces in Worker's Party-controlled Aljunied GRC
Trade unionist Jagathishwaran Rajo, 37, has been appointed chair of Eunos ward, while Kenny Sim, 55, chief executive of IT reseller and distributor Serial Achieva, will take over Paya Lebar, said the PAP in a statement on Aug 12.
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Trade unionist Jagathishwaran Rajo, 37, has been appointed chair of Eunos ward, while Kenny Sim, 55, chief executive of IT reseller and distributor Serial Achieva, will take over Paya Lebar, said the PAP in a statement on Aug 12.
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π Picturesque parks, wildlife and unlimited free foodpanda deliveries: Why Yew Tee isn't as 'boring' as you think
Craving for an adrenaline rush? Try the long slide at Yew Tee Park playground! Spanning 20 metres in length, this slide was built into the slopes of the park and is guaranteed to give even adults a thrill ride.
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Craving for an adrenaline rush? Try the long slide at Yew Tee Park playground! Spanning 20 metres in length, this slide was built into the slopes of the park and is guaranteed to give even adults a thrill ride.
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