Ask the expert: Should I take my child out of school to travel during term time?, Lifestyle News,As a rule of thumb, I would advise against parents taking their children out of school during term time. Research shows that missing school impacts the student's learning, and can affect outcomes at
Hackers targeted the rich and famous on Twitter, but we all lose if trusted accounts can be hijacked, Digital News,The list of US figures whose Twitter accounts were hijacked by scammers on Wednesday US time reads like a Who’s Who of the tech and celebrity worlds: Tesla boss Elon Musk, Amazon chief
Chanel celebrates 100 years of N°5 with a bath & body care range, Lifestyle News,It’s a big year for the legendary Chanel Nº5! This year, the house of Chanel celebrates 100 years of its game-changing and iconic perfume. One of the most exciting releases to come out of this is the new Factory 5 Colle
6 cute entryway organisers and hooks for storing masks, Lifestyle News,Is your dining table or entryway littered with face masks? Or are you scrambling to find your own mask during the morning rush to get the kids ready for school? Face masks look like they’re set to stay for a while, and with at le
Beauty Dos and Don'ts women with monolids need to know, Lifestyle News,Love them or hate them, your monolids are a part of who you are. According to this scientific report, approximately 50 per cent of Asians have monolids. But, what once was considered unattractive is not being celebrated than
Gardens By The Bay will become a glass sculpture wonderland in May, Lifestyle News,Come May 1st, American blown glass artist Dale Chihuly will bring more than 100 of his otherworldly sculptures to Gardens by the Bay, in what is his first major garden exhibition in Asia. Dale Chihuly: Glass in Bloom
Do you believe in UFOs? China hints at test of new missile, China News,BEIJING – With a cryptic message about UFOs and a picture of a missile launcher, China's military has hinted that it has carried out a test of a new missile, after images of an object streaking towards the sky circulated on
Chinese state media says US trying to 'stifle' Huawei with arrest, China News,BEIJING – The United States is trying to \”stifle\” Chinese technology company Huawei and curb its global expansion with the arrest of a top executive, Chinese state media said on Friday (Dec 7). Huawei Technologie
A circus extravaganza at MBS and other free activities in Singapore this weekend, Lifestyle News,The weekend is finally here! Don't waste it away by spending it at home because there are lots of activities happening around the island to enjoy with your friends and family. Weekends will never be
34-year-old driver arrested after ramming lorry into multiple vehicles near Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – A traffic accident involving several vehicles at the Causeway towards Woodlands Checkpoint occurred on Thursday (July 7). In a Facebook post, the Immigration and Checkpoints A
StarHub releases price plans for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra, Digital News,With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Notes last night, the pre-order window is also going live. Local telco price plans are also popping up online. We've already seen Singtel's mobile plan bundles, wit
Most visitors of N. Korea-themed bar in Seoul just there for fun, Asia News,There are no post, telephone or transport links between the two halves of the divided Korean peninsula, but Seoul's only North Korean-themed pub aims to give its patrons a taste of their nuclear-armed neighbour. Owner J
Why I own Berkshire Hathaway shares, Money News,I've owned Berkshire Hathaway shares for more than eight years. There are good reasons why I continue to hold shares of Warren Buffett's conglomerate. Berkshire Hathaway is one of the 50-plus companies that's in my family's portfoli
The Hong Kong beekeeper harvesting hives barehanded, China News,High up in the hills above Hong Kong, Yip Ki-hok uses nothing but his bare hands to remove a honey-filled nest of swarming bees — a remarkable skill he learned after the hardship of China's famine years. While most new beekeepers
World coronavirus death toll more than double official estimates, new report says, World News,The Covid-19 pandemic has caused nearly 6.9 million deaths across the world, more than double the number officially recorded, a new analysis from the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics
5 game-changing home appliance cleaning hacks for CNY, Lifestyle News,Out with the old and in with the new — it's that time of the year again when we give our homes a deep clean and declutter! It's not just the obvious items like sofas and floors that need sprucing up either. All too often
NBA 2K20 pays touching in-game tribute to late superstar Kobe Bryant, Digital News,This week was certainly a sad one for the sporting community and the world as a whole, with the tragic deaths of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, both of whom passed away in a tragic helicop
10 restaurants to satisfy your Malaysian food cravings in Singapore, Lifestyle News,So near, yet so far. Malaysia is often a weekend getaway of choice for many who reside in Singapore. Not only is the exchange rate favourable, but there are so many varieties of delicious Malaysian food that we can’t
Ultimate guide to cheap artificial Christmas trees and more savings in Singapore, Lifestyle News,For families celebrating Christmas, no doubt a festive Christmas tree is going to be a top priority. Especially since we are unable to travel to a winter wonderland overseas this year, it seems that Sing
Sunny days draw crowds to beaches, parks as US reopens from lockdowns, World News,WASHINGTON/NEW YORK – Sunny days and warm weather are proving to be as challenging to manage as restaurants, hair salons and other businesses as about half of US states partially reopen their economies after the corona
Illegal photo shoot: Fleet of Honda Civic cars seen brazenly blocking lanes at underpass near Bukit Timah, Singapore News,In a rather brazen display of vehicle vanity, a fleet of Honda Civics were parked in formation at the middle of the Sime Road underpass on Saturday (March 26). Though the roads w
Elderly Aussie couple sign for drug shipment after delivery mix-up, World News,An elderly couple in Australia were the surprise recipients of an illegal drug shipment after signing for a wrongly delivered parcel containing millions of dollars' worth of methamphetamine, police said Thursday. The
Preschool children who have more screen time show structural differences in their brains: Study, Lifestyle News,New US research has found that preschool-age children who use more screen-based media show structural differences in the brain — which could affect their language and literacy skills. Car
Vivo V21 5G phone review: Viable for the best looking phone award, Digital News,Overview The Vivo V21 5G is the 2021 update to its V series phones, taking over the Vivo V19 introduced locally last year , which previously set a high bar for phones of this price point. While this $599 phone's mai
Horrifying moments as Hong Kong journalist live-streams being attacked, China News,A man in a pink shirt and jeans is seen hitting out at people with a stick over the barrier of a train's passenger gantry. In the next moment, he runs at the camera and starts hitting the person behind it. These
Spaces we love: Singaporean homes washed in natural light, Lifestyle News,If you want a home bathed in light, there are a few adjustments you need to make. Through this, not only will you get to enjoy the benefits of natural light, but you'll also have a home that is a design masterpiece. Take
Roger Kwok draws flak for pulling down Moses Chan's face mask during interview, Entertainment News,HONG KONG – Actor Moses Chan is known to be cautious and has often stuck to wearing a face mask on TV programmes even as other artistes go unmasked. But Chan had his mask suddenly pulled down by f
Liu Lingling had to 'crack jokes and perform on stage' through a miscarriage , Entertainment News,Giving birth at an older age — through heightened risks and fertility treatments — can be a difficult process for anyone. Veteran actress and getai star Liu Lingling knows the challenges all t
Billionaire Branson soars to space aboard Virgin Galactic flight, World News,TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M – British billionaire Richard Branson on Sunday (July 11) soared more than 50 miles above the New Mexico desert aboard his Virgin Galactic rocket plane and safely returned in the vehicle's fi
Heidi Klum and hubby staying apart as they're tested for coronavirus, Entertainment News,Heidi Klum and her husband Tom Kaulitz are staying apart from each other as they await the results of their coronavirus tests. The 46-year-old supermodel left fans concerned earlier this week when she had t
No answers, and nothing to bury, as mourners descend on Ethiopia crash site, World News,From the quiet farmland at the base of rolling hills outside Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, the sound of wailing rang through the air. Devastated mourners flung themselves onto a ground littered with busin
Shangri-la VP guilty of car crash at Sentosa Gateway, Singapore News,A lapse in his attention caused nine people to be injured, but his lawyer asked that he be spared a jail term as it would be \”highly crushing\” if he had a criminal record. The lawyer added that Chen Guangze, 39, the assistant vice-
Drone footage shows shark sizing up surfer in Australia, World News,MELBOURNE – A dramatic close encounter between Australian world championship surfer Matt Wilkinson and a shark off the east coast of the country was captured by a drone, showing the shark circle him, close in and then dart away from
10 Instagrammable Christmas log cakes & sweets for gifting, Lifestyle News,Along with the festive season comes a deluge of log cakes, chocolates, pastries, edible advent calendars, and other sweet treats. Whether you’re thinking of getting some to amp up your home celebration or to gift loved ones,
Three-year-old in China survives six-storey fall, China News,BEIJING – A three-year-old boy has survived a fall from a sixth-floor balcony in southwest China after neighbours caught him with a large blanket, according to state media. Video of Monday's incident shows the boy clinging onto a slab
26 celebrity engagement rings that are big, bold and beautiful, Lifestyle News,One of the first things we do whenever a female celebrity gets engaged is to check out her engagement ring. And the questions pop up quickly and naturally: how big is the diamond? Is it a diamond, or another type of preci
Trump starts withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria, claims victory, World News,WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has begun what will be a total withdrawal of US troops from Syria, declaring on Wednesday they have succeeded in their mission to defeat Islamic State and were no longer needed in the co
YouTuber buys US town and renames it Gay Hell, Digital News,YouTube star Elijah Daniel has bought the town of Hell and renamed it Gay Hell, only allowing Pride flags to fly in protest at President Donald Trump's administration's refusal to allow US embassies to hoist the flag for LGBT+ Pri
'Very scary time' for young American men, says Donald Trump, World News,WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Oct 2) the reaction to decades-old allegations of sexual assault against his Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh makes it \”a very scary time\” for young men in the
Man taken to hospital after fight in Jurong coffee shop, Singapore News,A brawl broke out between two men in a coffee shop last Wednesday (Sept 9), at Block 130 Jurong Gateway Road. The police said they were alerted to a case of a rash act causing hurt at about 5.30pm, and a 40-year-old man was take
Here's how to assemble Henry Cavill's sexy DIY gaming PC at home, Digital News,By this point, everyone already knows how big of a geek The Witcher and Man of Steel star Henry Cavill is. From painting Warhammer miniatures to becoming an actual character in Total War: Warhammer 2, he has tru
Man caught on video carrying away caged bird from Pasir Ris resident's unit, Singapore News,A man was caught on video carrying away a caged bird from outside a HDB unit at Pasir Ris Drive 10 last Friday (May 31). Stomp contributor Chris, the bird's owner, alerted Stomp to the incident that
Trump and wife Melania test positive for coronavirus, World News,US President Donald Trump has announced that he has the coronavirus, along with his wife, First Lady Melania Trump. The septuagenarian wrote in a tweet today (Oct 2): “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We w
Circuit breaker eats: Staying in the East? Here's what you can order, Lifestyle News,Deciding what to eat for today but have no idea what to pick from the seemingly endless options? Here are some places to consider in the East that will deliver to your doorstep: Changi Village Hawker Centre [em
US to announce $1 billion more in weapons for Ukraine, officials say, World News,US President Joe Biden's administration is expected to announce as soon as Wednesday (April 13) another $750 million (S$1 billion) in military assistance for Ukraine for its fight against Russian forces, two US off
