510,000 travellers used Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints on Mar 28, highest in a single day
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/510000-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-singapore-malaysia-good-friday-4230131
Charges for using Tengah cooling system further reduced, additional 6-month warranty for customers: SP Group
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tengah-centralised-cooling-system-chilled-water-usage-rate-reduced-additional-warranty-4227726
Woman and 4-year-old daughter trapped in lift of Bukit Batok condo for 80 mins, slam technicians for being late
asiaone.com/singapore/woman-and-4-year-old-daughter-trapped-lift-bukit-batok-condo-80-mins-slam-technicians
Mercury rising: 2024 high of 36.3 deg C recorded in Choa Chu Kang on March 24: Before this, the highest temperature of 2024 was 36 deg C, recorded on Sentosa on ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/mercury-rising-2024-high-of-363-deg-c-recorded-in-choa-chu-kang-on-march-24
It's National Puppy Day! Are you ready to be a dog owner? What to know about puppies
usatoday.com/story/life/animalkind/2024/03/23/national-puppy-day-2024/73064615007/
Dollar Tree to increase max price in stores to $7, reports higher income shoppers
usatoday.com/story/money/retail/2024/03/25/dollar-tree-7-dollars-price-increase/73099172007/
Quick Glance: Dollar Tree Increases Max Price to $7, Attracts Higher Income Shoppers
- Dollar Tree plans to raise the price cap in its stores to $7 as announced in a quarterly report in March.
- The demographics of Dollar Tree customers trend towards higher income brackets, with an increasing proportion of individuals earning over $125,000 per year.
- The company intends to close approximately 600 locations under the Family Dollar brand this year, as well as an additional 400 locations over the coming years.
- Dollar Tree opened 641 new stores in the previous fiscal year and currently operates 16,774 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces.
45-year-old motorcyclist dies after crashing into lorry in Tuas: A 25-year-old male lorry driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death.
straitstimes.com/singapore/45-year-old-motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-into-lorry-in-tuas
Warby Parker offering free solar eclipse glasses ahead of 'celestial spectacle': How to get them
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/02/29/warby-parker-free-solar-eclipse-glasses/72752005007/
Quick Glance: Inspiring Students Through Solar Eclipse Simulation
- An Indianapolis teacher uses a solar eclipse simulation to inspire her students.
- Students simulate a total solar eclipse and learn about the upcoming event.
- Insight from an astronomy professor and emphasis on eclipse safety.
- Efforts to ensure students can safely observe the eclipse during a remote learning day.
Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints from March 28 to April 14: ICA
straitstimes.com/singapore/very-heavy-traffic-expected-at-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-from-march-28-to-april-14-ica
A family's guide to the total solar eclipse: Kids activities, crafts, podcast parties and more
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/23/solar-eclipse-activities-for-kids/73018843007/
Quick Glance: Officials caution public to prepare for solar eclipse
- US officials have warned locals to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a spectacular astronomical event.
- The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract a large number of tourists to the continent, potentially straining local resources and causing traffic disruptions.
- Schools in Texas districts are closing due to concerns about traffic and emergency response times.
- The total solar eclipse will darken the sky, providing a spectacular show visible from Canada to Mexico.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into lorry in Tuas: The 30-year-old man was conscious when taken to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
straitstimes.com/singapore/motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-into-lorry-in-tuas
Body of Riley Strain, missing student, found in Nashville's Cumberland River: Police
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/22/riley-strain-body-found-nashville/73066368007/
Quick Glance: Discovery of Riley Strain's Body in River by Nashville Police
- The Metropolitan Nashville Police announced the discovery of Riley Strain's body in the Cumberland River Friday morning.
- A call came in around 7:28 a.m. reporting the discovery of Strain's body by a worker at a nearby business who was removing an object from the river.
- On March 8, Strain went missing after being asked to leave Luke's 32 Bridge Food + Drink in downtown Nashville while on a trip with the Delta Chi fraternity for spring formal.
- After his bank card was found between Gay Street and the river on March 17, the Metropolitan Nashville Police deployed boats with sonar capabilities and drones to search for Strain in the city's Cumberland River.
Built by women, sold by women: Designer West Auckland home breaks new ground: Project to bring more women into the building industry aims high.
oneroof.co.nz/news/built-by-women-sold-by-women-designer-west-auckland-home-breaks-new-ground-45192
Larry David thinks filling out brackets is crazy: 'I'm supposed to know who's on Drake?'
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/22/larry-david-rich-eisen-march-madness-brackets/73064682007/
'We were surprised': Intermittent fasting flagged as serious health risk: Adults following an eight-hour time-restricted eating schedule have a 91% higher chance ...
usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2024/03/19/intermittent-fasting-heart-disease-risk/73029369007/
Quick Glance: Intermittent Fasting and Heart Health: What You Need to Know.
- Reports link intermittent fasting to a 91% increase in heart disease risk, prompting experts to warn about potential dangers.
- A long-term study involving over 20,000 US adults revealed that individuals restricting their eating to an eight-hour window had a 91% higher likelihood of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to those with a longer eating period of 12 to 16 hours.
- Taking various factors into account, researchers found no direct causation between this eating pattern and cardiovascular disease-related deaths, only a correlation.
- Intermittent Fasting: Exploring Heart Risks and Insights from a Recent Study.
Travelling in and out of Singapore by car? QR code immigration clearance begins Mar 19
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-qr-code-immigration-clearance-land-checkpoints-woodlands-tuas-4186326
‘Like a plantation field’: Pitch issues for Singapore Women’s Premier League draw ire
straitstimes.com/sport/football/like-a-plantation-field-pitch-issues-for-singapore-women-s-premier-league-draw-ire
Choa Chu Kang Stadium pitch closed for maintenance after complaints of poor conditions
straitstimes.com/sport/football/choa-chu-kang-stadium-pitch-closed-for-maintenance-after-complaints-of-poor-conditions
Three people taken to hospital after PMA sparks fire in Clementi flat: SINGAPORE: Three people were taken to hospital after a fire broke out at a Housing Board ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pma-fire-clementi-three-people-taken-hospital-scdf-4206221
'Can money buy you class?' Mercedes driver called out for yelling and honking at delivery rider after hitting bike
asiaone.com/singapore/can-money-buy-you-class-mercedes-driver-called-out-yelling-and-honking-delivery-rider-bukit-batok
86,000 car travellers used new QR code system over 2 days at Woodlands, Tuas checkpoints: ICA
straitstimes.com/singapore/86000-car-travellers-used-new-qr-code-system-over-2-days-at-woodlands-tuas-checkpoints-ica
Fortescue conducts world's first ammonia bunker trial in Singapore: Fortescue has conducted the world's first ammonia marine bunker operation in the port of ...
reuters.com/sustainability/fortescue-conducts-worlds-first-ammonia-bunker-trial-singapore-2024-03-15/
A resident in Choa Chu Kang is sharing her act of kindness this Ramadan by leaving free kitchen essentials outside her home for those in need.
READ: www.asiaone.com/singapore/made-my-day-woman-choa-chu-kang-leaves-free-food-outside-home-help-less-fortunate-during
Bukit Panjang LRT to close an hour early from Fridays to Sundays between March 22 and June 30
straitstimes.com/singapore/bukit-panjang-lrt-to-close-an-hour-early-from-fridays-to-sundays-between-march-22-and-june-30
Best Buy plans to close 10 to 15 stores by 2025, according to recent earnings call
usatoday.com/story/money/retail/2024/03/19/best-buy-closing-stores/73027907007/
Internet outage intensifies in West and Central Africa: A major internet disruption hit West and Central Africa on Thursday, the internet observatory Netblocks ...
reuters.com/world/africa/internet-disruption-hits-west-central-africa-netblocks-cloudflare-data-shows-2024-03-14/
Quick Glance: Internet outages in 13 African countries due to undersea cable damage
- Thirteen countries across Africa experienced Internet outages due to damage to submarine fiber optic cables.
- Multiple network providers reported Internet outages yesterday, with the outage seemingly moving from North Africa to South Africa.
- Some countries had short-lived Internet disruptions, while others, including South Africa, experienced ongoing outages.
- Undersea cable-related Internet outages aren't new and can last a while, with damaged cables responsible for a significant portion of intercontinental traffic.
Oil slicks reported off Tuas Port, authorities say port operations 'not significantly' impacted
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/oil-slick-tuas-port-investigations-mpa-nea-jtc-4221741
'Obviously the mistake was made:' Big East remains unbeaten in NCAA Tournament after only 3 bids
apnews.com/article/big-east-ncaa-f18e465d48009be34b5ef32fa4f65243
UConn vs. Stetson: Predictions, picks and odds for March Madness first round game
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/22/uconn-vs-stetson-predictions-odds-march-madness-game/73023511007/
There's a new QR code initiative that replaces the need for physical passport checks at the Tuas and Woodlands checkpoint ... Show more
Venomous blue dragons are looking to crash your beach party. Officials warn to stay away from the creature. eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/11/blue-dragons-texas-beaches/72928691007/
THEY'RE IN. 🐶
NCAA West RegionNo. 8 Mississippi State Men's Basketball vs. No. 9 Michigan State#SECMBB x March Madness Men's Basketball
From Tuas to Changi in 15 hours: Group of friends journey across Singapore on foot
asiaone.com/singapore/tuas-changi-15-hours-group-friends-journey-across-singapore-foot
NCAA Tournament 2024 bracket: Advanced simulation predicts surprising upsets, March Madness picks and sleepers
cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-2024-bracket-advanced-simulation-predicts-surprising-upsets-march-madness-picks-and-sleepers/
Who will make a Final Four run in March Madness? Our experts make their picks: The Huskies are the favorite, but teams like UNC, Tennessee and Creighton get some ...
theathletic.com/5350008/2024/03/18/march-madness-expert-picks-final-four-2/
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Arizona basketball vs Clemson Sweet 16 March Madness NCAA Tournament live updates, score
azcentral.com/story/sports/college/ua/2024/03/28/arizona-clemson-sweet-16-march-madness-game-live-updates-score/73113974007/
Powerball winning numbers for March 27 drawing: Did anyone win the $865 million jackpot?
usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2024/03/27/powerball-winning-numbers-wednesday-march-27/73126200007/
Printable March Madness bracket for 2024 NCAA Tournament: March Madness is back and you can get in on the action with your printable bracket.
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/17/march-madness-printable-bracket/73012271007/
Kentucky’s loss to unheralded Oakland crushes millions of March Madness brackets: Kentucky’s 80-76 loss to Oakland didn't just end a bunch of perfect brackets.
seattletimes.com/nation-world/kentuckys-loss-to-unheralded-oakland-crushes-millions-of-march-madness-brackets/
Damage to undersea fibreoptic highlights Africa vulnerability: Undersea telecommunication cables play a critical role in the global economy.
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001492020/damage-to-undersea-fibreoptic-highlights-africa-vulnerability
‘Obviously the mistake was made’: Big East remains unbeaten in NCAA Tournament after only three bids
english.elpais.com/sports/2024-03-25/obviously-the-mistake-was-made-big-east-remains-unbeaten-in-ncaa-tournament-after-only-three-bids.html
St. Mary’s falls flat in NCAA Tournament opener, loses to Grand Canyon: St. Mary’s perpetual, frustrating quest to make a deep run in the men’s NCAA Tournament ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/st-mary-s-falls-flat-ncaa-tournament-opener-19324751.php
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West Side Story on Sydney Harbour review: like falling in love for the first time
theguardian.com/stage/2024/mar/23/west-side-story-on-sydney-harbour-review-like-falling-in-love-for-the-first-time
Men's NCAA Tournament 2024: 10 bold predictions for March Madness: The NCAA men's tournament is always filled with chaos and upsets. Here are some wild ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/19/march-madness-bold-predictions-ncaa-tournament/73013447007/
2024 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings: Week 2: The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as the 2024 ...
usatodayhss.com/2024/usa-today-sports-avca-boys-volleyball-regional-super-25-rankings-week-2
West Africa Mobile Regulators Urged To Prioritise Consumer Rights: Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation, Salima Mornorna Bah ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403220036.html
Africa: Democracy in West Africa - Why Senegal's Election Crisis Matters: Analysis - With multiple military coups in the region, signs that the presidential ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403220009.html
2024 NCAA Tournament bracket picks: Why CJ Moore has UConn winning the title: Chaos in the West Region, a Marquette-Wisconsin Elite Eight and more expert picks ...
theathletic.com/5339209/2024/03/17/march-madness-bracket-picks-cj-moore/
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Green Pioneer: World-first ammonia ship fills up in Singapore: In 2021, Australian mining and cleantech company Fortescue announced a plan to float the ...
newatlas.com/marine/fortescue-ammonia-green-pioneer/
Melvin Council Jr. scores 21 as Wagner edges Howard in First Four: The Northeast Conference champion Seahawks advanced to play top seed North Carolina in the ...
oregonlive.com/collegebasketball/2024/03/melvin-council-jr-scores-21-as-wagner-edges-howard-in-first-four.html
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Selection Sunday winners and losers: The West isn’t necessary best, but it’s large (in representation)
mercurynews.com/2024/03/17/selection-sunday-winners-and-losers-the-west-isnt-necessary-best-but-its-large-in-representation/
West Africa: Cocoa Beans Are in Short Supply - What This Means for Farmers, Businesses and Chocolate Lovers
allafrica.com/stories/202403200007.html
NCAA Tournament West Region predictions: Is it finally Arizona's time to shine?: North Carolina leads the West Regional of the NCAA men's tournament ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/17/march-madness-ncaa-tournament-west-region-bracket-schedule-predictions/72959630007/
👣 Will RJ Davis shine for North Carolina?
🤔 Can Caleb Love help Arizona avoid a second straight upset loss to a 15-seed?
Previewing the West Region: www.thescore.com/news/2871431
Barack Obama releases NCAA March Madness 2024 brackets: See the former president's picks
usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2024/03/19/barack-obama-bracket-march-madness/73022209007/
2024 NCAA tournament instant bracket -- Jeff Borzello predicts how men's March Madness - ESPN
espn.com/mens-college-basketball/insider/story/_/id/39753889/2024-ncaa-tournament-instant-bracket-espn-predicts-how-men-march-madness
The No. 1 seeds for the men's NCAA Tournament have been revealed 👀
◽️ East Region - U Conn
◽️ South Region - Houston
◽️ Midwest Region - Purdue
◽️ West Region ... Show more
Powerball winning numbers for March 9, 2024 drawing: Jackpot rises to $521 million
usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2024/03/09/powerball-winning-numbers/72912781007/
Road crashes claim 12 lives in a week in Fort Portal: The first incident took place last Tuesday (March 5), at Mukunyu along the Kyenjojo-Fort Portal Road ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/road-crashes-claim-12-lives-in-a-week-in-fort-portal-4554060
Senegal: Presidential Candidates Concerned about Health, Rule of Law and Youth Employment
allafrica.com/stories/202403130499.html
Senegal: Young Senegalese Forced Abroad By Dual Economic and Political Crises: As young people quit Senegal amid mounting economic and political hardship that ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403110010.html
NCAA Bracketology: Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball firmly a No. 2 seed, at risk of being moved from West Re…
azdesertswarm.com/basketball/2024/3/11/24097000/arizona-wildcats-mens-basketball-ncaa-tournament-projections-bracketology-pac12-tourney-usc-west
When is Ramadan 2024? What is it? Muslims set to mark a month of spirituality, reflection
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/08/ramadan-2024-when-what/72866014007/
Supermarket, food court among first shops that will open at Tengah’s new neighbourhood centre
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/tengah-new-neighbourhood-centre-plantation-plaza-supermarket-food-court-4183176
Singapore Indoor Stadium to make way for new ‘best-in-class’ indoor arena: The arena will be constructed adjacent to indoor stadium, which will continue to ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-indoor-stadium-to-make-way-for-new-best-in-class-indoor-arena
Daikin triples workers addressing cooling system defects after some Tengah residents face leaks
straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/daikin-triples-workers-addressing-cooling-system-defects-after-some-tengah-residents-face-leaks
Woman taken to hospital after car skids into Bukit Batok canal: The driver, 62, was conscious when she was taken to Ng Teng Fong hospital.
straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-taken-to-hospital-after-car-skids-into-bukit-batok-canal
Woman, 47, taken to hospital after car skids and turns turtle in Choa Chu Kang: The car was believed to have “self-skidded” in the early hours of March 9 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/woman-47-taken-to-hospital-after-car-skids-and-turns-turtle-in-choa-chu-kang
When does daylight saving time end? When we 'fall back', gain extra hour of sleep in 2024
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/10/daylight-saving-time-2024/72912838007/
More than 2.33 million crossings at Singapore-Malaysia land checkpoints over Chinese New Year long weekend
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/millions-crossings-woodlands-tuas-land-checkpoints-heavy-traffic-march-holiday-4169501
Fugitive who fled Singapore in 2017 gets jail and caning after crashing car at Tuas Checkpoint
straitstimes.com/singapore/fugitive-who-fled-singapore-in-2017-gets-jail-and-caning-after-crashing-car-at-tuas-checkpoint
Coast Guard investigates oil spill spotted in California off Huntington Beach's coast
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/09/coast-guard-oil-spill-huntington-beach-california/72909723007/
18-year-old among 119 arrested, S$343,000 worth of drugs seized during CNB raids: During a raid in Clementi, a 19-year-old holding a knife charged at a CNB ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/18-year-old-among-119-arrested-drugs-worth-343000-seized-cnb-raids-clementi-geylang-punggol-4168046
Singapore to build new hospital in Tengah, expand home care initiatives to meet ageing population needs
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/new-hospital-tengah-home-care-ageing-population-healthiersg-moh-4172146
Subsidised hospital care in the comfort of home from April 1; new hospital in Tengah by early 2030s
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/subsidised-hospital-care-in-the-comfort-of-home-from-april-1-new-hospital-in-tengah-by-early-2030s
$1 set meals, vegetable packs and eggs in year-long deals for Bukit Panjang residents
straitstimes.com/singapore/set-meals-vegetable-packs-and-eggs-for-1-in-year-long-deal-initiative-for-bukit-panjang-residents
Swifties make pricey pilgrimage to pop star's sole Southeast Asian stop: Seven in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers are expected to descend on Singapore this week ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2024/03/02/swifties-make-pricey-pilgrimage-to-pop-stars-sole-southeast-asian-stop/
Singapore has begun planning for a new hospital in Tengah, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung in parliament on Wednesday (Mar 6).
The hospital ... Show more
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