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Whale stuns scientists with record journey spanning 3 oceans to mate
LIVE NEWS: Couple faces over 150 charges in $72m embezzlement case
S Korea's ruling party backs impeachment as Yoon refuses to step down
OCBC has asked some international clients to prove S'pore residency
Blind mystic reportedly claimed fall of Syria would lead to WW3
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 men’s World Cup, after the solitary bidders were waved through at Fifa’s congress
5-min read - EntertainmentTime
Elton John Is TIME's 2024 Icon of the Year
After decades of both musical hits and personal struggles, the music legend is doing much more than still standing.
24-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Elon Musk’s net worth tops $400 billion, a historic first
Elon Musk, whose wealth has been turbocharged since President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month, became the first person to reach US$400 billion in net worth, the latest milestone for the world’s richest individual.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo News Singapore
3 S'poreans make Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list; Couple faces over 150 charges in $72m embezzlement case: Singapore live news
Three Singaporean women leaders have been recognised in Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
2-min read - NewsBloomberg
Mahathir ready for criminal probe over Singapore island dispute
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said he is ready to face any potential criminal probe over his handling of a sovereignty dispute with neighbouring Singapore over an island.
1-min read - NewsCNN Business
‘No winners’: China’s Xi warns US against a trade war
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned the United States against restarting a trade war, saying there would be “no winners” even as he vowed to defend the country’s economic interests.
3-min read - BusinessThe Independent
Japan Airlines offers enticing deal for Tokyo travelers that don’t want to carry luggage to their hotel
Japan Airlines is offering same-day baggage delivery service to passengers in effort to help ‘congestion’ on Tokyo public transport
2-min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Was your 2024 Spotify Wrapped disappointing? A former engineer explains why it felt like a flop this year
Spotify Wrapped missed the mark for many users in 2024, with listeners saying the results seemed boring. An ex-engineer explains what went wrong.
4-min read - NewsNY Post
Inside now-exiled President Bashar al-Assad’s abandoned mansion in Syria — and his new life in Russia
The luxurious compound, made up of three six-story buildings surrounded by manicured gardens, was a symbol of Assad’s power.
6-min read - BusinessThe Edge Singapore
S’pore GDP growth to soften to 2.4% in 2025 from 3.0% in 2024: CGSI
One significant contributor to persistent inflationary pressures throughout the first three quarters of 2024 has been car ownership costs, but CGSI says COE prices are expected to ease further.
4-min read - EntertainmentVariety
24 Golden Globes Snubs and Surprises: ‘Wicked’ Misses for Director, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Apparently Isn’t Funny and More
The nominees for the 82nd edition of the Golden Globes took place bright and early on Monday, dominated by “Emilia Pérez” and “The Brutalist,” with some surprises as well, such as Pamela Anderson’s nomination in the drama actress category for “The Last Showgirl.” Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominees, and Nikki Glaser will …
10-min read - EntertainmentPeople
Taylor Swift Gave a Whopping $197 Million in Bonuses to Eras Tour Performers, Crew on Top of Their Salaries (Exclusive)
Over the past two years, Swift gave out $197 million in bonuses to everyone working on her Eras Tour, including truck drivers, caterers, dancers and musicians
2-min read - Businessohmyhome
Sell Smart in 2025: BTO Flats That Promise the Highest Returns
2025 is shaping up to be a game-changing year for BTO homeowners as multiple projects reach their 5-year MOP. If you’re looking to sell your home, this might be your golden opportunity to reap substantial returns. Let’s explore the top-performing projects, their resale trends, and why they’re attracting eager buyers. BTO flats reaching MOP in 2025 BTO ProjectTownEst. MOP Date# of UnitsAlkaff CourtViewBidadari2Q 20251,258Bedok North ValeBedok2Q 2025215Bedok North WoodsBedok2Q 2025357West Plains @
7-min read - CelebrityThe Independent
Spotify criticised for ‘distasteful’ One Direction remarks made by AI Wrapped podcast
AI-generated commenters made inappropriate comments about the spike in streams after the death of Liam Payne
2-min read - NewsCNN
Where is Assad? Russia solves the mystery of the Syrian dictator’s escape
As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. After a day of intrigue, the mystery was solved when Russian state media announced he had landed in Moscow.
3-min read - NewsEvening Standard
Donald Trump urges Vladimir Putin reaches immediate ceasefire with Ukraine
US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. "Zelensky and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Mr Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Asked on NBC's Meet the Press if he were actively working to end the nearly three-year-old
3-min read - LifestyleEdgeProp
ANALYSIS: BTO or Resale?
Tanglin Halt Courtyard has the highest subscription rate among the BTO projects launched this year. (Image: HDB)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) - Homebuyers often face the choice between applying for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat or purchasing a resale HDB flat.Prospective buyers of resale flats typically scour property listings to find their ideal home or engage a property agent to assist them. Price negotiations are conducted directly between buyers and sellers or through their respective agents.In contras
8-min read - LifestyleINSIDER
Singaporeans gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. They earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.
In New Zealand, the couple gets to enjoy more time exploring the outdoors with their two young kids.
5-min read - NewsCNN
World’s top 100 cities revealed – Singapore is in the top 10
Data analytics company Euromonitor International has revealed its top 100 city destinations for 2024 and there are a few surprises at the top of the list.
3-min read - BusinessMoneySmart
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Dec 2024)—Rates Up To 3.20%, Minimum Deposits From $500
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of...
30-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
4 US Growth Stocks to Grow Your Wealth and Better Prepare You for Retirement
We feature four promising US growth stocks that can set you on the path to a happy retirement. The post 4 US Growth Stocks to Grow Your Wealth and Better Prepare You for Retirement appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - BusinessEdgeProp
Is it a Good Deal?: A freehold three-bedder in Bukit Timah sold for $2,144 psf, netting over $2 million profit
Maple Woods has achieved nine profitable transactions with profits of over $2 million. (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) – Last month, a three-bedroom unit in Maple Woods was sold for $3.3 million ($2,144 psf). The seller had purchased the 1,539-sq ft unit in April 2009 for $1.277 million ($830 psf), resulting in a profit of $2.023 million.We used our analytics tool, Is it a Good Deal?, to assess whether the buyer of the three-bedroom unit at Maple Woods secured a
8-min read - NewsSETHLUI.COM
Don’t go to these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in Dec 2024
With school holidays in full swing and the upcoming Christmas break, many of you might overlook the scheduled deep cleaning days for your favourite food centres or wet markets.
4-min read - Lifestyleohmyhome
How to Appeal to Sell Your HDB Resale Flat Before MOP?
Anyone who owns a home already knows that you're not allowed to sell your resale flat before you've reached your MOP HDB. But there are certain circumstances, like going through a divorce or avoiding bankruptcy, that necessitate selling your HDB flat before the typical 5-year MOP is up. Here's how you can appeal to HDB for an early MOP sale.
5-min read - TechnologySETHLUI.COM
LifeSG credits – 2 ways to cash out your $200 immediately
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have distributed S$200 in LifeSG credits to NSmen and NSFs (including those enlisting by 31 Dec 2024) as a gracias for proning on grassy knolls for 2 years.
3-min read - EntertainmentTime
Your Guide to Spotify Wrapped 2024
Here’s how to access the annual listening recap and what new features to expect.
4-min read - Businessohmyhome
HDB's ethnic quota: How it affects home sellers and buyers
Homeowners who wish to sell their HDB flats quickly, or are experiencing trouble finding willing buyers in the market, are often advised to lower their asking price relative to past transactions of similar properties within their neighbourhood. But even that might not be enough for minority home sellers, who often face greater difficulty navigating the HDB’s Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP).
8-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
5 Singapore stocks that are able to pay higher dividends in 2025
Dividends are attractive because they represent a tangible return on your investment that flows straight into your bank account. Here's a look at 5 stocks that might pay higher dividends next year.
5-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
Ultimate Christmas events guide 2024
If you’re looking for a reprieve from all the chaos, this Christmas events guide is for you!
11-min read - TechnologyEngadget
The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?
We've broken down Apple's current smartphone lineup to help you answer that eternal question: Which iPhone should I get?
3-min read - BusinessYahoo News Singapore
Job growth continues, unemployment hits new lows in Singapore; Why billionaires are moving to Singapore in record numbers: Singapore live news
The labour market continued to thrive in Q3 2025. And Singapore is drawing billionaires like never before. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
2-min read - NewsYahoo UK News Video
VideoSara Sharif's stepmother says 'no comment' when asked if she loved her
The stepmother of Sara Sharif answered "no comment" when she was asked whether she loved the 10-year-old, police tapes show. Beinash Batool, 30, was found guilty of Sara's murder, along with Sara's father Urfan Sharif, 42. Sharif's brother Faisal Malik was found not guilty of murder but guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child. Sara was killed on 8 August 2023, with the three adults involved in her death boarding a plane for Pakistan the day after she died, leaving her body alone in he
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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host. The next question: Winter, summer or neither?
The assumption is that the 2034 World Cup can't be played in summer, due to Saudi Arabia's heat. But a move to winter might conflict with Ramadan, and might meet resistance.
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoTSMC sales rose 34% in Nov., while Micron gets $6.1B chip subsidy
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) saw its sales rise by 34% in the month of November alone, as revenue rose by $8.5 billion (converted to US dollars from the New Taiwan dollar). Simultaneously, fellow AI chipmaker Micron Technology (MU) secured a $6.1 billion subsidy from the US Department of Commerce for the build-out of semiconductor manufacturing plants within the US. Morning Brief hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith take a look at these two chip stocks and how they are moving on
- BusinessYahoo Finance
Elon Musk is viewed as 'robber baron' by the international community: Expert
Is DOGE a sound strategy or a pie-in-the-sky idea? Geopolitical expert Peter Zeihan stopped by the Opening Bid podcast to discuss.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as investors await key inflation data
Stocks are mixed ahead of a consumer inflation report seen as key to the path of interest rates.
1-min read - TechnologyYahoo News UK
Apple's new iOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying things about Photos
Apple’s new iOS update 18.2 has been welcomed by iPhone users as it rolls back a widely disliked change in the Photos app.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Fed's 'final 5-pound' issue with inflation points to gradual rate cuts: Morning Brief
Getting inflation down to 2% remains the Fed's key objective. But it also seems to be anticipating possible ways the cure might become another poison — and making sure it doesn't happen.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Tesla's cheaper 'Model Q' on the way and likely new China EV, analyst says following Tesla meeting
Deutsche Bank is upping its price target for Tesla following investor meetings where Tesla revealed more info about its upcoming vehicles.
3-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Singapore live news: East-West Line MRT service between Tanah Merah and Tampines resumes a day early, Eduardo Saverin and wife in Forbes philanthrophy list
East-West Line MRT service between Tanah Merah and Tampines stations resumes Tuesday, and more local and international news curated by Yahoo Singapore.
1-min read - SportYahoo Sports
NBA Cup: Steve Kerr blasts officiating after Warriors fall to Rockets in wild ending
That was certainly an ending in Warriors-Rockets.
4-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
An 'unfamiliar' era for investors has arrived after a 20-year 'regime': Morning Brief
As another CPI reading is set to show the continued challenge of reeling in inflation, RSM chief economist Joe Brusuelas says that things are different now — and explains what that means.
3-min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 20 best Amazon gifts that you can snag for $50 or less
You don't have to splurge to give a great gift — we found a bunch of them on Amazon.
1-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends decision to not offer Juan Soto a free Yankee Stadium suite
The Mets gave Juan Soto a free suite. The Yankees reportedly declined to do the same.
3-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoAI, power consumption, tariffs: 3 Market themes for 2025
AllianceBernstein CIO of Concentrated US Growth Jim Tierney unpacks three key market themes investors should watch in 2025 with Seana Smith and Madison Mills. The first theme is artificial intelligence, with Tierney stating, "It really has dominated the market this year, and I think it will dominate the market next year." He describes the AI trajectory as a "train ride," with semiconductors benefiting heavily in 2024. The next stop, he predicts, will be implementers, hyperscalers, and software c
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Video'Bill Gonna Be High': Dallas Home Covered Top to Bottom in Lights
Locals in Dallas have been wowed this holiday season by a house covered top to bottom in Christmas lights.Footage from Dyshae Delvillar-Ashley shows the dazzling display on Deloache Avenue.“This is crazy. There’s so many cars stopping to take pictures of this house,” Delvillar-Ashley says in the video. “I know their light bill gonna be high.”Delvillar-Ashley told Storyful that she was delivering groceries when she saw the house.“As I was headed to my second delivery I just saw this beam of light
- BusinessYahoo Finance
Super Micro stock slides despite CEO's attempt to dispel fears of Nasdaq delisting
Super Micro Computer stock is sliding following a cautious analyst note from JPMorgan, despite CEO Charles Liang's attempt to dispel delisting fears.
3-min read - TechnologyEngadget
Firefox will no longer support “do not track” feature
Mozilla Firefox will no longer let users send "do not track" requests, retiring the feature after more than a decade of service.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoTesla is this analyst’s top 2025 call – thanks to Elon Musk
The year in AI has been impressive. The companies building the technology such as Nvidia (NVDA) and Anthropic have notched numerous wins. Meantime, advances from OpenAI’s ChatGPT continue to be impressive. In short, Wal Street remains very hopeful the main sector plays stay hot well beyond 2025 as AI further penetrates our daily lives. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with one of Wall Street’s most followed tech analysts, Wedbush’s Dan Ives. Ives has made a host of big calls
