US surgeon-general declares gun violence a public health crisis
He recommended preventive measures, akin to past campaigns against smoking and traffic safety. Read More
WikiLeaks’ Assange pleads guilty in US court in Saipan
Assange is expected to plead guilty to violating US espionage law. Read More
Chick-fil-A pop-up in Singapore: Crispy chicken, 4 sauces, takeaways available for the first 200 walk-ins
Here’s what to expect at the American chain’s first pop-up in Singapore, taking place from Jun 26 to 28.Read More
Tried counting how many teeth your children have? They might naturally be missing a few
About 11 per cent of patients who need braces at National Dental Centre Singapore have hypodontia, a medical term for being born without some teeth. What solutions are there for…
High risk of famine persists across Gaza, global hunger monitor says
CAIRO – Gaza remains at high risk of famine as war between Israel and Hamas continues and access to aid is restricted, though delivery of supplies had limited the projected…
French PM refuses to ‘promise the moon’, clashes with far-right in debate
PARIS – French prime minister Gabriel Attal accused his far-right and leftwing political opponents of “promising the moon” in a three-way televised debate on Tuesday ahead of next Sunday’s first…
Commentary: The controversy over the samsui woman mural is not just about art
The debate over the mural of a samsui woman holding a cigarette is a positive sign of Singapore’s maturation, says urban sketcher and art educator Ong Whee Teck.Read More
‘Don’t want to waste time’: Taxi drivers welcome permanent surcharge at Changi Airport, Mandai
The taxi surcharge will be S$8 at Changi Airport and S$5 at Mandai Wildlife Reserve at select times. Read More
Commentary: Unfortunately, toxic chemicals in Shein products won’t be the tipping point for consumers of fast fashion
Environmental and ethical issues may not be the primary concern for some fast-fashion consumers. But will health risks from exposure to chemicals like phthalates be enough to change behaviour? NUS…
Risks to aid workers in Gaza intolerable, UN says
UNITED NATIONS – The risks to humanitarian workers in Gaza are intolerable, the United Nations said on Tuesday as it pressed Israel for more effective coordination with the aid groups,…