Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon, former CPA chairman Eddie Teo receive Singapore's highest civilian honour
The two are among 7,491 people recognised in this year's National Day Awards, including 6,624 civilian recipients and 867 military personnel.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Urges Broadway Community to Address ‘Unsustainable’ Cost of Live Theater
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Freddy Fazbear's Pizza Opening Permanent Location Featuring Animatronic Stage Shows in 2027
Freddy Fazbear's Pizza is coming to life thanks to a new collaboration between Five Nights at Freddy's and entertainment and retail center American Dream.
Jan Vishwas Motor Law Changes To Ease Minor Offences From August 15, Lawyers Flag Road Safety And Due Process Concerns
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From trackside shacks to new homes, Jakarta families weigh what comes next
Indonesia wants to relocate families living beside railway tracks to newly built housing, starting with Jakarta before expanding the programme nationwide.
Commentary: Who needs consultants in the age of AI?
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Quote of the day by Julian Assange: 'If you want a vision of the future, imagine Washington-backed Google Glasses strapped onto vacant human faces — forever'
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The 40 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now
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All Blacks to ring the changes as they prepare to face legend Ma’a Nonu
The All Blacks will take on the Sharks and Bulls in the coming days, before facing the Springboks in the first Test at Ellis Park.
New Orleans Will Use AI To Answer 911 Calls Instead of a Human
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Springbok player ratings from 17-10 win against Argentina
Cameron Hanekom was the best Bok on the field.
St. Catharines man charged with murder in Friday homicide
A man from St. Catharines has been arrested in connection with an alleged homicide that took place on Friday morning, according to authorities.
- 34-year-old Brandon Marzec charged with murder in St. Catharines.
- Victim found with severe injuries after Friday morning assault.
- SIU notified; bail hearing set for Saturday.
Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Sophie Cunningham and posts ‘white privilege’
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aespa Kicks Off SYNK : COMPLæXITY Tour in Seoul: 6 Best Moments
aespa opened its fourth world tour at with 27 songs, an expanded universe and a show that brought the group's many sides into full view.
Murderer's appeal reignites grief for daughter dealing with mum's loss
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Engelbert, WNBA Teams to Discuss Transgender Eligibility Rules
The issue was sparked by comments made by Sophie Cunningham.
Mumbai Infra Update: Sion Railway Over Bridge Second Girder Set For August 8-9 Midnight Launch, Opening Delayed Until End-September
Mumbai, August 8, 2026: After missing multiple deadlines, the long-awaited Sion Railway Over Bridge (ROB) is finally set to get its second girder between Saturday and Sunday midnight.
Calls to provide historical cannon with antique firearm exemption
The firing of a cannon has served as a symbol of unity and historical pride for the regional city of Maryborough for nearly 150 years.
Victorian premier pledges to lift school funding to meet Gonski standards
New premier Ben Carroll says Victoria will fulfil the state's funding obligations to public schools under the Gonski plan.
Art In Residence: Tea Time Stories
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Bombay HC Rules OCI Cardholder Can Seek Protection Under Senior Citizens Act
Mumbai, August 8, 2026: An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder cannot be denied protection under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, merely because she is not…
Berekum residents to protest over alleged destruction linked to illegal mining
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Verizon voice services are down for some — here's what we know so far
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The Winners and Losers Under the Stopgap Funding Deal
The Senate's stopgap funding bill offers wins for federal workers and hemp producers, while dealing setbacks to the White House.
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Ayaz Sadiq lauds Makkah pact
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Car lifting and mobile phone snatching incidents increase manifold in ICT
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Coca-Cola awarded ‘Consumers’ Preferred Beverage of the Year Award
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Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.
As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.
Former Pro Bowl Lineman, NFL Coach Fred Hoaglin Dies at 82
A Pro Bowl offensive lineman who later coached some of the NFL's most successful O-lines with the Giants died at 82.
IEBC sets campaign spending rules ahead of 2027 poll
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) gazetted new campaign financing regulations and spending limits ahead of the 2027 General Election, paving the way for tighter scrutiny of political money.
Dangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah
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iOS 27: The easiest beta to forget about
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Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to bones, causing pain, son Hunter Biden says
Despite acknowledging the pardon controversy, Hunter Biden said he remained “eternally grateful” for the pardon.
Govt speeds up rooftop solar scheme
The government is stepping up work on a rooftop solar scheme aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing household electricity costs.
Woman auto driver, allegedly denied right to work, reinstated in Kerala’s Kochi
The 52-year-old, who was reportedly not allowed to work for over four months after her expulsion from the CITU, was reinstated after her plight caught public attention through media reports
‘Personal ties will remain, but I am politically with BJP’, Amarinder Singh on Rahul Gandhi’s remark
Capt. Amarinder left the Indian National Congress in 2021 on the pretext that he was hurt by the conduct of the party leader Sonia Gandhi and her children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra Gandhi.
Arunachal CM denies Chinese incursion but says concerns need to be verified
Pema Khandu says concerns raised by a community-based organisation in the Taksing area of Upper Subansiri district need to be heard and verified on the ground
Bitcoin’s BIP-110 enters mandatory signaling with miner support below 3%
The deployment milestone tests whether enforcing nodes can sustain the change amid limited miner signaling and discussion of a hard-fork fallback.
11 Comics to Read After ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
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X replaces its revenue-sharing program with ‘Original Content Rewards’
X is ending its controversial revenue-sharing program for content creators, which has seen numerous revisions under Elon Musk's reign.
Why Kano govt spent N1.5bn on mass wedding – Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has explained that the state government committed over N1.5 billion to the 2026 mass wedding programme to fulfil a campaign promise and provide comprehensive…
IMF-backed reforms must tackle Ghana’s long-running energy crisis – Prof. Bokpin warns
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NaCCA directs school heads to stop using unapproved mock exams
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has directed heads of pre-tertiary schools across the country to stop administering assessment items and mock examinations that have not been…
Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?
(Yonhap Interview) 'Fundamental' overhaul of military service system vital for nat'l security: MMA chief
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Kanpyō: The Versatile and Delicious Ingredient that Ties Japanese Cuisine Together
The dried gourd kanpyō is a classic filling for sushi rolls, and its long strips can also be used to tie up dishes.
QC launches cochlear implant programme for children in Khartoum
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Veteran researcher traces Qatar’s place memory through folk songs
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QMA strikes right chord in nurturing young talent
The Qatar Music Academy (QMA), a member of Qatar Foundation, is reinforcing its role as a leading platform for developing musical talent and nurturing artistic expression among young people.
Small clicks, big comfort: Why it’s okay to love keycap keyrings and other collectibles
These popular fidget toys offer a way to relieve stress and express one's identity.
How 60-cent cups of kopi inspired a luxury watch shop owner’s approach to money
Desmond Pang has grown his business’ inventory value from about $400,000 to around $2.5 million.
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Southeast Asia has been hit harder than anywhere else on Earth by the energy crisis stemming from the War in Iran, leaving many nations scrambling to shore up localized energy supply chains. The newfound volatility in global energy markets has catalyzed the clean energy transition worldwide, but particularly in cash-strapped…
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More than 100 lanes will be opened to accommodate attendees of Singapore's 61st birthday celebration.