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Grab will not be moving forward with the acquisition of Trans-cab. (Photo: Getty Images)
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Car thieves are tech-savvy and can steal your car in 30 seconds, says Johor's police chief. And, they're targeting Toyotas. To learn more about how they get away with your car that fast, read here.
Grab will not be buying Trans-cab. This decision comes after the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore called on both Grab and Trans-cab to come up with solutions to address competition concerns. To know more about the proposed deal and how it ended, read here.
The list of performers for Singapore F1 has been released and oh boy, they're packing some star power. Iconic Australian pop idol Kylie Minogue will be gracing the Main Stage but she won't be the only one. Read here to see who else will be serenading the crowd this September.
A British man who wanted to show off some of his favourite places in Singapore decided to walk across the country to visit all five Carl's Jr outlets. The journey spanned 40.7km and took him 11 hours. He documented it all in a YouTube video and you can read on to watch it.
A surfer in Australia was attacked by a shark and lost his leg. He managed to escape with his life and was brought to the hospital. The severed limb was later recovered when it washed up on a beach. For more details on the grisly shark attack, read here.
A whale flipped a small fishing boat on its side and sent its passengers in the water. The shocking video was captured by a pair of brothers who shared it on X and captioned, "There is a pissed off whale patrolling the waters of Portsmouth [New Hampshire] today." To see the whale in action, read on.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testify to defend himself in the high-profile national security trial. His lawyer attempted to end it by arguing that the government had not provided sufficient evidence. However, the judges overseeing it ruled otherwise. For more on Lai's big trial, read here.
A majority of Singapore consumers are worried about deepfakes and its ability to influence the next elections. Singapore consumers are also more confident in their ability to spot deepfakes, compared to the UK, US, and Mexico. For more data on Singapore consumers' attitudes towards deepfakes, read here.
A Cathay Pacific flight was delayed for more than 24 hours after one of its pilots allegedly failed an alcohol breath test. The airline’s limit for pilots is 0.02% blood alcohol content. The airline also released a statement addressing the issue which you can read here.
Trump has said he was struck by a bullet but the FBI has testified that there is "some question" as to what injured him. For more on this ongoing investigation, read here.
Taylor Swift might be singing You Need To Calm Down on The Eras Tour, but her fanbase aren't doing that. Swifties have rallied around Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election and are calling on Swift to speak up. Read on to see how Swift has influenced US politics in the past.
The ICA Services Centre has announced that they will stop operating on Saturdays. The change was attributed to the digital transformation of their services. For more information on the shift, read on.
Home prices continued to rise for a fourth straight quarter despite a cooling market. Private rents, on the other hand, have dropped. For more on the housing market in Singapore, read here.
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Singapore home prices slow, rents fall in cooling market
Singapore property market cools as home prices slow, rents fall. (Photo: Getty Images)
Singapore home prices rose for fourth straight quarter – albeit lower than estimated – despite sales slowing.
For private rents, it dropped for the third consecutive quarter, although they still remain elevated after a more than 50 per cent increase over the last four years.
Despite cooling measures, home prices continue to be a challenge for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ahead of a general election that has to be called by November 2025.
ICA Services Centre will no longer operate on Saturdays
The ICA Services Centre will stop operating on Saturdays. (Photo: Screenshot/Google Maps)
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Services Centre will be stopping Saturday services.
According to a press release on Thursday (July 25), the services centre will only be open from Monday to Friday (except public holidays), instead of Monday to mid-day Saturday. The operating hours on the weekdays remain unchanged, from 8.00am to 4.30pm.
The change was attributed to the digital transformation of its services, causing physical visits to drop by about 50 per cent from 2019 to 2023. Today, close to 95 per cent of ICA’s customers submit their applications online.
83% of Singapore consumers worried about deepfakes influencing the elections: Research
Majority of Singapore consumers are worried about deepfakes and its ability to influence the next elections. (Photo: Getty Images)
There's growing concern among Singapore consumers about how AI and deepfakes could potentially influence the next elections.
According to a research that involved more than 8,000 adult consumers, split evenly across the United Kingdom, United States, Singapore and Mexico, 83% of Singapore consumers are worried about AI and deepfakes.
More Singapore consumers are also sceptical of the content they see online, but a whopping 66 per cent also say they trust political news they see online despite the possibility of encountering deepfakes.
Kylie Minogue, Lenny Kravitz, OneRepublic, The Corrs set for Singapore F1
Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will be performing at Singapore F1. (Photo: Reuters/Isabel Infantes)
The lineup of performers at Singapore F1 has been announced and there's definitely some serious star power.
Iconic Australian pop star Kylie Minogue will be taking the Main Stage and it'll mark her return to Singapore after eight years.
Other acts on the Main Stage include Lenny Kravitz, American pop rock band OneRepublic, and The Corrs.
Notably, the latter reunited in 2022 after five years for a one-time performance in Australia. Due to the success, they subsequently announced a tour in Australia and New Zealand. They have since added dates for Jakarta and Indonesia.
To find out which other performers will be descending on Singapore, read here.
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Johor car thieves only need 30 seconds to steal a car and they are targeting Toyotas
Johor car thieves are tech-savvy and can steal your car in 30 seconds, says police chief. (Photo: Malay Mail)
Car thieves in Johor can steal your car in about the same amount of time it takes to make your bed – 30 seconds.
The Johor police chief said there are other syndicates operating, but one in particular targets luxury and four-wheel drive vehicles.
They are tech-savvy and use a jammer "to disable the vehicle’s global positioning system (GPS) and alarm system within 30 seconds".
He added, "Among the syndicate’s preferred models were Toyota Hilux, Toyota Alphard, Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Fortuner."
VIDEO: British man walks 11 hours across Singapore just to eat Carl's Jr
A British man, Sam Lynas, trekked across Singapore to visit all five Carl's Jr outlets on July 1.
The journey spanned 40.7km and took him 11 hours. He documented his adventure in a YouTube video which was uploaded on July 10.
Lynas started off at Joo Chiat Road in the morning and made his way towards the branch at SingPost Centre for his first meal. His second stop was Marina Square, but he also took the time to visit places such as Geylang and the Formula One Pit Building.
After the visit to the Marina Square branch, Lynas said he was "struggling a bit" with the food. He then continue walking towards The Star Vista, arriving at around 5pm.
His penultimate stop was King Albert Park and he reached at around 6pm. At this branch, he picked up some chicken tenders before embarking on the last 10km towards Jurong Point. Lynas also said he had developed blisters on his feet by this point.
At the final destination, he just ordered some ice cream.
Lynas told a local publication that he did this because he just really likes eating burgers. He also wanted to share some of his favourite places in Singapore and realised that the Carl's Jr outlets were "really nicely spread out".
Will he do it again? Well, you'll just have to watch the video to find out.
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Grab calls off plans to buy Trans-cab
Grab is no longer moving forward with plans to buy Trans-cab. (Photo: Reuters/Anshuman Daga/File Photo)
Grab will no longer buy Trans-cab, according to a statement released by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) on Thursday (July 25) evening.
The CCCS launched an in-depth review on the proposed acquisition in January this year. In July, it called on both Grab and Trans-cab for solutions to address competition concerns.
CCCS also pointed out that the deal could result in higher prices for consumers and lesser options.
To find out more about the failed deal, read here.
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Swifties mobilising for Kamala Harris while they wait for Taylor Swift to speak out on 2024 presidential race
Swifties have rallied around Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. (Photo: AFP, Getty Images)
Mega pop star Taylor Swift has yet to endorse anyone in the 2024 US presidential race. There is a blank space and she has yet to write a name.
While she is able to get the foreign governments to clamour for a slice of The Eras Tour economy pie, Swift alone won't be able to decide the outcome of the election. But, her voice will be a major influence.
In the meantime, her fans, or Swifties as they're known, have begun rallying around Kamala Harris and decided she is a 'Reputation-era girl'. They're also calling on Swift to back Harris.
Swift previously supported Joe Biden and Harris during the 2020 election and public spoke out against Trump.
What was Trump struck by during assassination attempt? FBI says there's 'some question' around injury
Trump has said he was struck by a bullet but the FBI has testified that there is "some question" as to what injured him. (Photo: AP Foto/Gene J. Puskar)
Was it a bullet? A shrapnel?
As investigations are underway about attempted assassination of Trump, the FBI has said there is "some question" about how the injury occurred.
In a testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday (July 24), FBI director Christopher Wray said, "With respect to former President Trump, there's some question about whether or not it's a bullet or shrapnel that hit his ear."
Wray also believes that the FBI has "accounted for all the shots in the cartridges".
Meanwhile, Trump has publicly said he was struck by a bullet.
Athletes served uncooked meat in the Village: Paris Olympics 2024
Food has become a major problem for the athletes, with inadequate supply and uncooked meat among the concerns. (Photo: David Goldman / POOL / AFP)
Food supply and preparation of food have become an issue at the Paris Olympics.
This has resulted in athletes bringing packed meals back to the Village for lunch and dinner, according to UK media.
It was reported that British athletes are avoiding the restaurants in the Village and an extra chef has been dispatched to Paris to prepare proper meals for the team.
For more details on the food issues in the Olympic Village, read here.
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Cathay Pacific flight delayed for more than 24 hours after pilot allegedly failed alcohol breath test
A Cathay Pacific flight was delayed after one of its pilots failed an alcohol breath test. (Photo: AP Photo/Vernon Yuen, File)
A Cathay Pacific flight from Sydney to Hong Kong was unable to proceed after one of its pilots allegedly failed an alcohol breath test.
The news was first reported by South China Morning Post.
The flight was supposed to depart on 7.35am Wednesday (July 24) morning but was delayed till 10.35am on Thursday instead.
Cathay Pacific also released a statement saying they were "aware of the reports and we are maintaining close communication with the relevant authorities".
Hong Kong court dismisses Jimmy Lai's bid to end trial
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai testify to defend himself in high-profile trial. (Photo: AP Photo/Vincent Yu, File)
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai will testify to defend himself in a high-profile national security case.
This case was brought under the Beijing-imposed national security law used to crack down on dissent following the 2019 protests.
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces to endanger national security, and also faces one charge of conspiring to publish seditious information.
If found guilty, Lai could be jailed for life.
Lai had argued that there was no case as the government failed to provide sufficient evidence. However, the judges overseeing the trial ruled otherwise.
A trip out to the sea went awry when a small fishing boat met an angry whale in the waters of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
In a video circulating on X, the whale can be seen breaching before coming down on the boat, flipping it on its side and sending its passengers into the water.
The video was captured by two brothers, and one of them, upon seeing this happen, immediately dropped his fishing rod and starting to drive his boat away.
They recounted to US media what went down with the whale and you can read all about it here.
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Surfer in Australia loses leg to shark attack, but it washed up on shore after
A surfer was attacked by a shark and lost his leg. The severed limb was later recovered. (Photo: Getty Images)
A surfer was attacked by a shark in the water off North Shore Beach in Port Macquarie.
It was reported that the surfer, 23-year-old Kai McKenzie, lost his leg in his attempt to fight it off. Fortunately, he managed to escape, making his way back to the beach while bleeding heavily. McKenzie received assistance from a retired police officer and was taken to the hospital.
The severed leg also somehow washed up on an Australian beach and was brought to the same hospital in case the doctors are able to reattach it.
Jay-Z, the legendary rapper whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards alongside the disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The bombshell allegations were revealed after Carter’s name was added to one of several lawsuits filed over the last year from alleged victims of Diddy, the founder of Bad Boy Records. Diddy is also facing federal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering, and is currently
LONDON (AP) — Mike Tyson has been sued for more than $1.5 million by a Cyprus-based company that claims the former heavyweight boxing champion wrongfully broke a promotional contract in order to fight Jake Paul.
Pippa Middleton attends the Royal Christmas service with a new haircut. Her short look couldn't be any more different to her sister, Kate's trademark style.
The person of interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killing has been identified as a 26-year-old computer whiz who graduated as valedictorian from his Maryland prep school. Luigi Mangione, of Towson, Md., was carrying a weapon similar to the one used in the fatal shooting of Thompson when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Monday, New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch told reporters. “At this time, he is believed to be our person of interest in the brazen, targeted
Emotions were high on Sunday night as Taylor Swift wrapped the Eras Tour after 149 shows. The 14-time Grammy winner has been touring almost non-stop since March of 2023, performing her 3-hour show across five continents. To close in Vancouver, Swift took the…
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