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Singapore swimmer Quah Ting Wen is out of the Paris Olympics 4x100m relay team. Gan Ching Hwee takes her spot after receiving an individual event invitation. Appeals by the Singapore Aquatics were unsuccessful. Read more here.
Rich Chinese are favouring Hong Kong over Singapore as new incentives and fewer regulatory hurdles make it a more attractive destination. Singapore's increased regulatory scrutiny post-money laundering scandal deters some investors. Find out more here.
June 2024 was the hottest on record, continuing a 13-month streak of exceptional temperatures. Scientists predict a 95% chance 2024 will be the hottest year ever due to climate change and El Niño. Extreme heat has already caused significant fatalities worldwide. More on this here.
The US vending machine industry offers practically everything under the sun, including: food, drinks, health and beauty products, clothing and jewellery. And bullets can now be added to the list. Find out more here.
People have different career motivations, from financial security to pursuing passions. Choosing not to advance a career can lead to financial challenges due to inflation, though it may reduce stress and offer stability. Know more about the pros and cons of staying in your current role here.
Watch Euro 2024 finals for free in Singapore at select hubs, cafes, and McDonald's outlets. Check them out here.
In 2022, Canada saw over 105,000 car thefts, making it a global hotspot. Thieves target vehicles for use in crimes or resale, often shipping them overseas. This surge has led to various measures by authorities and car owners to combat the crisis. Learn more about the issue here.
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand of Nothing, has unveiled three new products: a smartphone, a watch, and earbuds. Find out more here.
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Singapore swimmer Quah Ting Wen replaced in Paris Olympics 4x100m relay team
Quah was replaced by Gan Ching Hwee, who received an Olympic invitation for the women's 1,500m event, meeting the Olympic Consideration Time.
Singapore Aquatics' appeal to include Quah was denied by World Aquatics due to the limitation on relay-only swimmers.
Quah expressed her frustration and disappointment, noting her dedication to the relay team's qualification.Singapore will now compete in seven swimming events at the Paris Olympics, urging support for their athletes.
Best places to watch Euro 2024 finals for free in Singapore
In Singapore, football fans have several options to watch the finals and semi-finals for free.
Community hubs will screen the matches. Additionally, several F&B outlets will offer free screenings, catering to fans who enjoy dining or drinking while watching.
Rich Chinese return to Hong Kong as Singapore tightens rules
Wealthy Chinese are returning to Hong Kong, attracted by incentives such as family office tax concessions and visa programmes.
This marks a shift from the pandemic years when many moved to Singapore due to Hong Kong's strict quarantine and political issues.
In contrast, Singapore is tightening regulations following a major money laundering scandal, causing some wealthy Chinese to reconsider moving to the financial hub.
This increased scrutiny has led to frustration among some clients.
Many Chinese millionaires now prefer Hong Kong over Singapore due to fewer regulatory hurdles and closer proximity to their onshore businesses.
Hong Kong's efficient connections and business environment remain attractive despite political changes.
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand of Nothing, has unveiled three new products: a smartphone, a watch, and earbuds.
CMF's new products maintain a focus on affordability and customisation, aiming to offer mid-range specs at budget prices.
The announcement continues Nothing's strategy of offering unique, design-focused tech products at accessible prices, with the new CMF lineup emphasising both customisation and affordability.
Car theft in Canada has surged, turning the country into one of the top car theft capitals worldwide.
It is not uncommon for stolen vehicle to be found listed for sale in another part of the globe.
In 2022, over 105,000 cars were stolen in Canada, with authorities identifying it as a national crisis.
Interpol listed Canada among the top 10 worst countries for car theft, with stolen cars either used for crimes, sold domestically, or shipped overseas.
Read about the various measures Canadians are taking to tackle the crisis here.
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Is it okay not to advance your career?
People have different motivations for their jobs: financial security, work-life balance, fulfilment, or passion.
But balancing career goals with personal priorities is essential.
Staying in a current role can reduce stress and provide a stable routine, but it might lead to boredom, lack of motivation, and missed opportunities. Companies may still push for progression, leading to dissatisfaction if your personal and company goals don't align.
If early in a career and feeling unmotivated, it might be worth exploring different industries or specialisations rather than advancing vertically in an unfulfilling job.
American Rounds has introduced vending machines that sell ammunition in grocery stores across Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, using advanced technology to ensure buyers are over 18.
These machines are designed to be as easy to use as ATMs, featuring touchscreen selections, ID scanning, and facial recognition to match buyers' IDs.
The company plans to expand to other states popular with hunters, such as Louisiana and Colorado, as demand for these machines grows.
Despite high gun death rates in states like Alabama, the machines comply with state regulations, keeping transaction records to ensure lawful sales.
June 2024 was the hottest on record, continuing a 13-month streak of record-breaking temperatures.
Scientists suggest a 95% chance that 2024 will surpass 2023 as the hottest year on record, due to human-caused climate change and the El Niño weather phenomenon.
The extreme heat has already caused significant fatalities worldwide, including over 1,000 deaths during the haj pilgrimage and heatwave deaths in New Delhi and Greece.
The El Niño phenomenon, which raises global temperatures, has been influential. Although it has subsided recently, cooler La Nina conditions are expected later this year.
WARNING: This story contains discussion of intimate partner violence.A 17-year-old girl has died in hospital two days after she was stabbed in an incident that involved a domestic violence call and ended in the fatal shooting of a London, Ont., man by police.The girl has been identified by police and her family as Breanna Broadfoot."Today we had to say goodnight to our beautiful angel who was viciously murdered on Tuesday evening. She fought hard, as hard as she could, and lost," Jessica Broadfo
The crew of the Elite Navigator, the fishing vessel missing since Wednesday, are home after spending days in a life-raft on the Atlantic Ocean. (Arlette Lazarenko)The crew of the Elite Navigator, the fishing vessel missing since Wednesday, arrived home safely on Saturday.The seven crew members were greeted by hundreds of people celebrating their return to Valleyfield, a municipality that is part of the town of New-Wes Valley.Some residents were waiting on the docks and its surrounding areas with
Hundreds of people gathered at a downtown Toronto park Saturday to mourn the death of a pregnant woman and her baby who were killed after the woman was hit by driver at a pedestrian crosswalk earlier this week.The janaza funeral prayer, an Islamic funeral ritual, was held just steps away from the Regent Park intersection where the 42-year-old woman was hit."All of the family members are sick and we are also very sad," said Mohammad Aslam Uddin, imam of Islamic Research Centre of Canada, Masjid A
Toronto police have arrested seven people as part of an international fraud investigation associated with organized crime groups in West Africa.The seven, all from the Toronto Area, are accused of receiving and moving illicit funds taken from victims, with losses in excess of $1.3 million, according to police. The names of the suspects have not been released because police said the investigation is ongoing.Det.-Sgt. Anthony Coscarella of the Toronto police's financial crimes unit said in a news
A man has been ordered to pay $25,000 after being found guilty of destroying the habitat of an at-risk snake species, the eastern foxsnake, in Windsor-Essex.According to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the man had participated in and supervised land-clearing activities on undeveloped lots in the Town of LaSalle.The lots are designated as areas of "natural environment" by the town and County of Essex — making them unable to be altered or developed.The properties a
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with murder in the death of a Black woman shot her in the face during a tense moment over a pot of water in her home and then discouraged his partner from trying to save her, authorities said Thursday.
Cream Big Out in wild Ohio, a woman has been arrested for allegedly smashing the windows of a Cybertruck out of which someone ran an ice cream stand. As Dayton's WHIO local broadcaster reports, a 29-year-old Indiana woman was arrested earlier this week for clobbering the futuristic-looking Tesla truck used by the owners of Cyber Cream […]
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A 72-year-old man picking huckleberries in Montana shot and killed a grizzly bear after it attacked in a surprise encounter and injured him badly enough that he had to be hospitalized, authorities said Friday.
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Police in St. John's, N.L., say a woman's body was found in a suitcase in the city's downtown this week and her spouse — who was found dead a day prior — is suspected of killing her.
WARNING: This story contains some distressing details.A video circulating online of the arrest of a woman in Salluit, Que., is causing outrage. Witnesses to the incident on Thursday night say the woman was having a seizure while she was being dragged by police into custody. Nunavik Police Service deputy chief of administration, Shaun Longstreet, said the incident began with reports of a woman possibly driving while intoxicated. "Officers responded immediately to the call, and upon locating the v
The Ontario Public Sector Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) was scheduled to hold a press conference Friday afternoon after it was reported a tentative deal between striking LCBO workers and the Crown agency was reached. However, OPSEU officials say that LCBO management is refusing to sign a back-to-work protocol and that the strike continues.
A 12-year-old girl in Tennessee has been charged with murder, accused of smothering her 8-year-old cousin as the younger girl slept. A relative said they had been arguing over an iPhone. A security camera recorded the killing, inside the bedroom they shared on July 15 in Humboldt, Tennessee, the county prosecutor said.