High-tech jacket allows deaf people to feel the music, Digital News,Twin sisters Hermon and Heroda Berhane love dancing but can't hear the music because they're both deaf, so the invention of a jacket with sensors that enables them to feel the different sounds has transformed their nights
Nelson Mandela's famous shirts, belongings up for auction, World News,NEW YORK – The family of late South African President Nelson Mandela is selling the anti-apartheid leader's personal belongings to help pay for a memorial garden being built in his honour. Among the roughly 100 items are
Child who entered US rhino enclosure treated in hospital, World News,A young child slipped Tuesday into the rhinoceros enclosure at a Florida zoo and was injured, officials said. The child's condition was not immediately known. \”The family was transported to a local hospital by ambulance,\” the
Japanese woman auctions cheating husband's Yu-Gi-Oh! card collection for $250K, Digital News,As the saying goes, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. In yet another example of why we should never incur their wrath would be a cheating husband. The result? She's now auctioning her cheatin
Heart inflammation rates higher after Moderna Covid-19 shot than Pfizer vaccine: Canada data, World News,OTTAWA – Canadian health officials said on Friday (Oct 1) that data suggests reported cases of rare heart inflammation were relatively higher after Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine compared with the Pf
Amy Winehouse possessions hit the auction block, Entertainment News,NEW YORK – Nearly 800 of Amy Winehouse's belongings, including the short dress the late British singer wore in her final concert, are up for auction. The green and black dress, and a heart-shaped Moschino purse the Grammy Award
Do blisters on your lips or around your mouth mean you have herpes?, Lifestyle News,Got cold sores? Yes, it pretty much means that you have herpes, which is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. But don't freak out just yet. First things first: cold sores are small, painful, fluid-filled blisters
New study links high levels of oestrogen in the womb to autism, Lifestyle News,For the first time, new European research has found a link between high levels of oestrogen sex hormones in the womb and an increased risk of developing autism. Carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge, U
Singapore's racial and religious mix easily exploitable; proposed foreign interference law considered for over 3 years: Shanmugam, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Law and Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam on Monday (Oct 4) described the covert escalation of foreign interference tactics targeting Si
Pete Davidson in trauma therapy following Kanye West's social media harassment, Entertainment News,Pete Davidson is undergoing trauma therapy following Kanye West's trolling. The Bones Bones Bones star – who has been outspoken about his experience with having Borderline Personality Disorde
Having hair loss or thinning hair? Here's what to do about it, Lifestyle News,Did you know that we have about 120,000 to 150,000 hair follicles on our scalp when we are born? Each of these hair follicles are able to produce hair for an average of 25 cycles through our entire life when the hair
Tallest teen, fastest hair skipping among 2022 Guinness World Records, World News,LONDON – From the dog with the longest ears to the world's tallest teenager, Guinness World Records reveals its latest record-breakers in the 2022 edition of the popular book. The annual publication, out on Thursd
5 new retirement realities for the millennial Singaporean, Money News,In an era of low interest rates, the traditional strategy of saving and stashing away your monies in higher-interest rate accounts is dead in the water. With various banks slashing their interest rates multiple times in 2020 – the
Pre-school Covid-19 cluster at Chin Swee Road grows to 31 cases, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The Covid-19 cluster at pre-school My First Skool in Chin Swee Road has grown to 31 cases, with 11 new cases reported on Sunday (Aug 15). The cluster was first identified last Thursday (Aug 12). Meanwhile, th
Paddington Bear tributes to Queen Elizabeth to go to charity, World News,LONDON – More than 1,000 Paddingtons and other teddy bears left by well-wishers as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth after her death last month, will be handed over to a children's charity, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday (O
Local veteran actress Chen Meiguang dies in her sleep aged 88, Entertainment News,[UPDATED: NOV 10, 2020] Mediacorp released a statement saying: \”We are deeply saddened by the passing of Chen Meiguang and would like to offer our deepest condolences to her family. \”Chen Meiguang started her televisio
In first, Sports Illustrated will feature burkini-clad model, Women News,WASHINGTON – Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue, best known for its racy covers of scantily clad bikini models, will feature for the first time a Muslim model wearing a hijab and burkini, the magazine said on Monda
13 dead in Thailand after truck carrying students flips over, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thirteen people, most of them students, were killed when a pick-up truck flipped over while trying to change lanes on Sunday (Sept 29) in the Thai capital, police said. Graphic CCTV footage shows passengers riding in t
Australian doctors urge government to rethink mass Covid-19 vaccination hubs, World News,SYDNEY – Australian authorities should add more clinics to speed up the country's struggling Covid-19 vaccine rollout, its main medical association said on Thursday (April 15), dismissing a government plan
Ariana Grande pays tribute to rapper ex-boyfriend Mac Miller, Entertainment News,Singer Ariana Grande paid a poignant tribute on Friday to rapper Mac Miller, a week after her former boyfriend died at age 26. \”I adored you from the day I met you when I was nineteen and I always will,\” Grande wrote on
Bradley Cooper 'horrified' when Jessica Chastain's grandmother sat in his lap, Entertainment News,Bradley Cooper was \”horrified\” when Jessica Chastain's grandmother sat in his lap. The 44-year-old actress was hosting a party at her home with both the Silver Linings Playbook actor
Queen Elizabeth stands alone as Philip is laid to rest; William and Harry talk, World News,Queen Elizabeth bade farewell to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday (April 17) that celebrated his seven decades of service and gave grandsons William and Harry the chance to talk in public for the first t
10 items that should be in your home first aid kit, Lifestyle News,A well-stocked first aid kit is a necessity in every home. Usually, a first aid kit includes a variety of supplies that can help you to respond quickly to emergencies, and should enable you to treat cuts, scrapes, burns and other inj
6 achievable New Year resolutions for busy mums, Lifestyle News,GET OFF THE GUILT TRIP According to clinical psychologist Vyda S. Chai from Think Psychological Services, guilt is a normal emotion for working mums wrestling with work and family life. If you've made it a part of your life, stop n
Best travel insurance with Covid-19 coverage for children, Money News,As sensible readers, we know you wouldn't dream of going abroad without travel insurance. Especially, not now that rona is a thing. Well, if you're a parent travelling with kids who will no doubt insist that you sacrific
Spook patrol: Former police officer spills most terrifying on-the-job ghost stories, Lifestyle News,The police must endure quite a lot dealing with living, breathing people over the course of their daily job. But what will our boys in blue do when they come across the likes of ghosts and ghouls? Esp
COP27: Children from Global South make their presence felt at climate summit, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — Eleven-year-old Indian
Can you recognise who these celebs are from their teenage photos?, Entertainment News,We have all seen countless photos of our favourite starlets like Zoe Tay and Jolin Tsai but what about pictures of them in their adolescent years, before the proliferation of social media? Check out these teenage p
People are sending 456 won to the Squid Game bank account, and other interesting things to know about the cast , Entertainment News,Can't get enough of Netflix's Squid Game? As the K-series' popularity continues to soar, here are some interesting tidbits for you about the show and cas
4 Singaporeans die from complications linked to Covid-19; 2,356 new cases on Oct 2, Singapore News,Four Singaporeans aged between 55 and 80 have died from complications linked to Covid-19, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Saturday (Oct 2). They are three women and a man, all of whom were unvacci
Samuel L. Jackson \”happy with life\” at 70, Entertainment News,BRITAIN – Age is \”pretty much\” just a number, says Samuel L. Jackson, who turned 70 on Dec 21, 2018. Rocking a purple velvet suit and hat on the red carpet for the UK premiere of M. Night Shyamalan's Glass, the actor said with age ca
South Carolina man who killed his five children sentenced to death, World News,CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – A South Carolina jury sentenced a man to death on Thursday after convicting him of murdering his five young children at their mobile home in 2014 before driving their decomposing bodies throug
More baby girls than boys die in India, as parents neglect healthcare, Asia News,MUMBAI – Parents are less likely to seek treatment for a sick baby girl than a boy in India, where more female infants die within the first month of being born, the United Nations said. More babies die in India than any
Philippines says anti-dengue vaccine may be connected to three deaths , Health News,MANILA – The Philippines said on Friday the anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia may be connected to three deaths in the country, according to a government-ordered inquiry, and that the drug is not ready for mass immunisati
Leaving your baby to cry a little has no negative effects on their development: Study, Lifestyle News,While many parents have their own view on whether to leave their babies to cry or whether to soothe them straight away, a new UK study has found that leaving infants to \”cry it out\” from birth up to
TikTok app fined in US for illegally gathering children's data, World News,WASHINGTON – The fast-growing, Chinese-owned video sharing network TikTok agreed to pay a US$5.7 million (S$7.6 million) fine to US authorities to settle charges that it illegally collected personal information from chil
'This is the best time': This group of international students opened a Vietnamese cafe in the CBD despite the pandemic, Lifestyle News,While most people in school would rather put all their energy and focus into their studies, these five international students from Kaplan Singapore are tak
Older dads' kids run higher health risks at birth: study, Health News,Newborns of fathers 45 and older are more likely to be underweight or wind up in intensive care, researchers reported Thursday, adding to the list of problems associated with older dads. For fathers 55 and up, infants tended
Legendary and terrifying: Ma Rainey cast recall Chadwick Boseman's final role, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – His fellow actors call it astonishing and movie reviewers use words like heartbreaking. Chadwick Boseman’s final performance, in the film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, coming to Netflix o
10-year-olds can apply: YG Entertainment holding K-pop auditions in Singapore, Entertainment News,Want to feel really old? K-pop giant YG Entertainment are holding auditions in Singapore for their 2022 YG Global Audition Tour, with applications open from today (Sept 21) to Oct 23. The first round of
Japan cyber security minister admits shunning PCs, doesn't know what a USB drive is, Asia News,TOKYO – A Japanese minister in charge of cyber security has provoked astonishment by admitting he has never used a computer in his professional life, and appearing confused by the concept of a USB dri
10 or more sexual partners across a lifetime linked to increased cancer risk: New study, Lifestyle News,New research has found that having 10 or more sexual partners in a lifetime appears to be linked to a higher incidence of being diagnosed with cancer. Carried out by researchers from Canada, Vienn
Menstrual cups safe, practical and cheap: Study, Lifestyle News,Inexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons to leak, according to the first major scientific review of the devices, published Wednesday. Some 70 per cent of women who have tried menstru
MSF says it has taken steps to ensure safety of kneeling child slapped at carpark, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A video of a young girl being slapped in public sparked outrage earlier this month, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) said it has since acted to ensure the child's
Child has eye bags? Here's how to adjust her bedtime, Lifestyle News,Your kid is so young but she has eye bags already. What could be the cause? Eye bags may occur for several reasons, including natural complexion, sinus congestion and insufficient sleep, says Dr Natalie Epton, specialist paedi
'I'm in hot water right now': Cooling measures leave some home owners in difficult spot, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Three weeks ago, estate officer Patrick Yew sold his one-bedroom condominium unit with the intention of buying a five-room Housing Board resale flat to live in with his
Indonesia's richest man going for gold at Asian Games, Asia News,JAKARTA – Billionaire tobacco tycoon Michael Bambang Hartono may not be the oldest competitor at the Asian Games, but he is the richest. The 78-year-old head of cigarette giant Djarum Group is set to represent host Indonesia on it
Australian based in Singapore sexually exploited at least 47 boys in four countries, Singapore News,An Australian man sexually abused dozens of boys, some as young as 10, while working in Singapore from 2000 to 2017. Labelled as one of Australia's worst sex offenders, Boris Kunsevitsky, 52, tra
Man on trial for stealing $52,000 from girlfriend after moving in with her, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A man who moved in with his girlfriend to take care of her allegedly stole around $52,000 from her by stealing and using her ATM and credit cards, a district court heard on Friday (Oct 4). Marcus K
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas dies, aged 103, Entertainment News,LOS ANGELES – US silver screen legend Kirk Douglas, the son of Jewish Russian immigrants who rose through the ranks to become one of Hollywood's biggest-ever stars, has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 103. One of the last
