Chinese scientists develop gene therapy which could delay ageing, China News,BEIJING – Scientists in Beijing have developed a new gene therapy which can reverse some of the effects of ageing in mice and extend their lifespans, findings which may one day contribute to similar treatment for humans. Th
US bank robber throws cash in air, shouting 'Merry Christmas', World News,DENVER – A man with a white beard was being held on $10,000 (S$13,500) bond for allegedly robbing a Colorado bank and throwing the stolen cash into the air while shouting, \”Merry Christmas\” to passersby, police and l
Chinese firm gets approval to begin human testing for potential coronavirus vaccine, China News,BEIJING – China has approved a coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products' unit to begin human testing, the company said in a filing on Tuesday (June 23). The pot
Robert Downey Jr doesn't want an Oscar for Marvel role, Entertainment News,Robert Downey Jr. doesn't want an Oscar for his role in the Marvel movies. The 54-year-old actor – who starred as Iron Man (Tony Stark) in a number of films including, most recently, Avengers: Endgame, has revealed
Loneliness in children can lead to mental health problems, Lifestyle News,There are many reasons children feel lonely—a misunderstanding at home, an argument with a friend, feeling like they don’t belong in school cliques, not being able to go to playdates, the list goes on. As parents, we want to e
Drake pulls out of Grammy Awards race, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – Canadian rapper Drake withdrew on Monday (Dec 7) from the Grammy Awards, removing his two nominations for music’s highest honors, sources close to the musician said. Drake, 35, got two Grammy nominations last month in the rap fi
