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Singapore offers nearly Dh200,000 per child in bid to lift birth rate

Dubai: Singapore will provide families with nearly S$70,000, about US$55,000 or almost Dh200,000, in direct financial support for each citizen child from birth to age 17, under a sweeping package aimed at making it easier for couples to start and raise families. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the measures during his annual National Day Rally on Sunday, saying the government wanted…

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Nate Silver Outlines Which Races Could Decide Control of Senate

Silver's forecast suggests the Texas Senate race is the most likely to be the tipping point that decides control of the Senate.

  • Democrats have 56.8% chance of winning Senate in 2026.
  • Texas Senate race between Talarico and Paxton is crucial.
  • Ohio, Maine, Michigan, and Iowa each have 12% chance to decide Senate.

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