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Millions possibly overpaid to NParks, MOE contractors among lapses found by Auditor-General’s Office; Singaporean asks for death sentence in Malaysia: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
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Singapore central bank expects 2024 growth closer to potential rate of 2-3%
Singapore's full-year economic growth will come in closer to its potential rate of 2% to 3% and core inflation is expected to ease more significantly in the final quarter of the year, the head of its central bank said on Thursday. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) managing director Chia Der Jiun, speaking at the release of the central bank's annual report, said growth across major sectors of the city-state's economy was expected to gradually return to pre-pandemic rates. The GDP growth for
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Singapore issues restriction orders to two citizens, one aged 14
Singapore issued restriction orders under its Internal Security Act to two citizens who it says were self-radicalised due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Singapore rewards its Olympic gold medalist $1 million in cash. What about other nations?
The Olympics doesn't award cash to its champions, but many countries do – sometimes with cars, houses, and even cows, too.
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LifestyleLoveEXPLORING
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur included in list of world's coolest airports
Any long-haul traveller will tell you that Singapore's Changi Airport is a pretty awesome place to be in transit. And the fun doesn't stop there.
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BusinessLoveEXPLORING
These airlines pull out all the stops to make flying experience special
From top-tier comfort and cleanliness to the best customer service and family-friendly facilities, we've rounded up a selection of the winners from Skytrax's World Airline Awards 2024.
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LifestyleTravel+Leisure
World's best islands for an unforgettable island getaway, revealed
These destinations can also host a range of exciting activities, from surfing and snorkelling to attending regional festivals and sampling local cuisine.
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LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
We tried Singapore’s best-rated Bak Kut Teh
The search for “the best-rated bak kut teh” was not an easy one.
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LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
Bubble tea ramen – you'll either like it or hate it
Topped with a handful of super QQ noodles, tapioca pearls, and of course, the staple ramen egg.
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Stay away from these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in July 2024
This July cleaning list aims to help prevent wasted trips to your nearby hawker centre, and allows you to schedule other plans on these dates.
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Run, don't walk: There are still Prime Day fashion deals on Columbia, Levi's and Hanes, starting at $8
Last call! Grab Adidas slides for only $18, Gloria Vanderbilt jeans for a ridiculous $18 — they're 60% off — plus Ray-Ban, Bali and Skechers.
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The 6 best hard-side luggage pieces of 2024, tested by a travel-obsessed shopping editor
Our durable picks are from brands including Delsey, Away and Samsonite — and there's one for every budget.
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SportYahoo Sports
Bronny James posts best performance of Summer League career: 12 points
The son of LeBron James made his first Summer League 3-pointer, after 16 misses.
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TechnologyEngadget
The tinyPod transforms your old Apple Watch into an iPod-like minimalist phone
The tinyPod is a case for your Apple Watch that makes Apple’s wearable look and feel (at least in marketing) like the company’s first breakthrough product of the 21st century: the iPod.
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BusinessYahoo Finance
Nvidia, ASML, and TSMC stocks got hammered — here's why
Chip stocks got hammered on Wednesdays. Reasons why include a media report that the US is considering tighter export restrictions, and a broader rotation out of Big Tech.
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NBA Summer League: Wizards No. 2 pick Alex Sarr posts 0 points on 0-for-15 shooting
Even Bronny James thinks that's a rough performance.
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LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 40+ best Amazon Prime Day deals are still available — Shop top picks from Apple, Shark, Yeti and more before the discounts end
Extended Prime Day deals: Save up to 60% on knives, vacuums, luggage and more.
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Team USA dominates Serbia 105-79 in pre-Olympics exhibition in Abu Dhabi
The Americans will play South Sudan and Germany in London next before beginning their Olympic schedule.
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VideoNike is hurting in China, but Lululemon isn't: Analyst explains
Retailers like Nike (NKE), Lululemon (LULU), and Starbucks (SBUX) are under pressure as slowing growth in China weighs on profit margins. TD Cowen managing director of retail and consumer brands John Kernan joins Catalysts to discuss how consumer weakness in China is impacting retailers. Kernan notes that, based on his company's latest survey, Nike has "carved out a leading position in terms of brand preference in athletic footwear. However, he thinks "investors and analysts need to rein in thei

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Jobless claims hit highest level since August
Jobless claims picked up last week in the latest sign of a cooling labor market.
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This HD Bluetooth speaker is a Prime Day top-seller — and it’s only $20
Grab this Prime Day deal and get a Bluetooth speaker with HD-quality sound for a cool $20.
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ScienceTechCrunch
SpaceX's vehicle to deorbit the International Space Station is a Dragon on steroids
The $843 million spacecraft SpaceX is designing to bring down the International Space Station at the end of the decade will be a super-powered version of its Dragon capsule that’s used to transport astronauts and cargo to orbit today, the company revealed Wednesday. NASA awarded SpaceX the massive contract to develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle (USDV) last month. It won the award — over the only other bidder, Northrop Grumman — in part because the design leverages so much flight-proven hardware,
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Stock market news today: Tech stocks drubbed as Nasdaq sinks 2.7%, worst day since 2022
Techs were under dual pressure from worries about US export curbs on China and Donald Trump's stance on Taiwan.
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Microsoft releases iOS and Android apps for Designer, its AI-powered Canva competitor
Microsoft's Designer app has exited preview. The AI image generator is now widely available on the web and as a mobile app.
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Stock market news today: Nasdaq tries to dig out of tech rout, Dow inches higher
Techs reached for a comeback from the Nasdaq's worst day since 2022, in an increasingly volatile week for Wall Street.
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LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Prime Day tech deal: Best JBL headphone deals, up to 50% off
Get them while they're hot (and half off)!
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LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
You can save so much on Yankee Candles for Prime Day — they're up to 55% off
Stock up on large 22-ounce fragrances, including fan-favorites like Vanilla Cupcake and Midsummer's Night, for as little as $13.
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Teens are using 'aura points' to calculate coolness. The trend may reveal just how self-conscious they are.
Teens are adding and subtracting "aura points" to calculate their coolness in a new TikTok trend.
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VideoHuge Blast Rocks Crude Oil Tanker Targeted by Houthis in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis have released footage showing a huge explosion following their attack on the crude oil tanker Chios Lion on Monday, July 15.The US Central Command said that the Liberian-flagged and Greek-operated tanker was attacked in the Red Sea with an unmanned surface vehicle.It added that the attack caused damage to the tanker, but that the crew didn’t request assistance, and that no injuries were reported.On the same day, the Houthis also attacked the Panama-flagged, Israel-owned tanker ve

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This is the shampoo that 'grew back' Sharon Stone's hair after a stroke
The winning formula targets cells in the hair follicles to help with repair and regrowth.
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SportYahoo Sports
MLB All-Star Game: Shohei Ohtani obliterates Tanner Houck splitter for his first All-Star Game home run
There was no doubt about this one.
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The two UK regions that could spell trouble for the Tories
Reform and the Lib Dems peeled key voters off the Tories during the election. But how long can it last
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BusinessYahoo Finance
Investors are growing increasingly confident about a 'soft landing'
With concerns about inflation declining, investors are feeling increasingly confident about the global economy exiting the central bank interest rate hiking cycle without an economic downturn.
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SportYahoo Sports
Cavan Sullivan, 14, breaks Freddy Adu’s record, debuts in an evolved MLS
Cavan Sullivan debuted for the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday — in a league, MLS, that is much better prepared to usher him toward superstardom than it was with Freddy Adu two decades ago.
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VideoNovo Nordisk, Eli Lilly fall on data from Roche's weight-loss pill
Shares of Novo Nordisk (NVO) and Eli Lilly (LLY) are sliding after Roche (ROG.SW, RBO.PA) reported promising early-stage trial data from its weight-loss pill. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Anjalee Khemlani breaks down the trial results and how the medication may disrupt the current state of the weight-loss drug market as GLP-1 drugs like Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro face record demand. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode

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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving fractured left hand while training, underwent surgery
A timeline for Irving's return wasn't made clear.
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LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Teachers and waitresses love these cushy Saucony socks — get 8 pairs for $11 during Prime Day
More than 93,000 shoppers swear by these moisture-wicking socks that 'hug your arch.'
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'Sleeping on a cloud': These plush cooling pillows are $23 a pair — that's 60% off — for Prime Day
Made of down alternative encased in soft, breathable covers, they're dreamy, fans say, 'especially on hot summer nights.'
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BusinessYahoo Finance
Trump turns up heat on Fed ahead of expected rate cuts: 'It's something that they know they shouldn’t be doing.'
New comments from former President Donald Trump are turning up the political pressure on the Federal Reserve just as policy makers make it clear they are getting closer to cutting interest rates.
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The best post-Prime Day travel deals to swoop up before the gates close — starting at $6
Jet-setting bargains include a flight crew-tested neck pillow for $13 and a set of best-selling suitcases for $50.
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Christina Hall and Josh Hall divorce: Reality stars remove Instagram mentions days after split is made public
Christina Hall and Josh Hall are divorcing after three years of marriage and it seems as though things are not amicable.
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TechnologyEngadget
iOS 18 preview: Waiting on Apple Intelligence for the true upgrade
iOS 18 improves several native apps, such as Photos, Messages (RCS! Gasp!) and Notes, although Apple Intelligence will add even more features and tricks. But while we wait for the ability to generate our own emojis, there is still plenty to explore.
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A bunch of Oprah's Favorite Things are on sale for Prime Day — score up to 60% off
From Dearfoams slippers at a 60% discount to Beats noise-canceling headphones for $170 off, grab these must-haves while you can.
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NewsYahoo News UK
Will Labour's plans for lower energy bills actually work?
King Charles has unveiled the new Labour government's plans for investment in renewable energy and other measures to tackle climate change.
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PoliticsYahoo Finance
The US debt is about to hit $35 trillion. It's barely come up at the GOP convention.
The national debt is on the cusp of a grim milestone. But it's been one of the least discussed topics at the Republican National Convention this week.
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Olaplex shampoo review: I tried the celeb-loved hair treatment — here are my thoughts
The much-hyped 'bond building' hair repair cleanser has legions of fans — I wish I was one of them.
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BusinessYahoo Finance UK
ECB holds interest rates as eurozone inflation expected to stay above 2% target
Money markets have priced in around a 75% chance that the ECB will cut interest rates again by a quarter of a percentage point in September.
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PoliticsThe Telegraph
Donald Trump signals he would not defend Taiwan from Chinese invasion
Donald Trump has signalled the US would not defend Taiwan from a Chinese invasion under his presidency – because the country had grown rich by “stealing” US microchip production.
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CelebrityThe Independent
Dubai princess appears to divorce husband via Instagram
‘As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce,’ writes Sheikha Mahra
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