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Zero shadow at 1.11pm on March 23 in Singapore: The effect is expected to last for just a few minutes.
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Zero shadow at 1.11pm on March 23 in Singapore
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Students at Singapore universities allowed to use AI tools for assignments but cannot flout rules
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Quick Glance: UN adopts groundbreaking global AI resolution
  • The resolution underscores the need for guidelines for safe, trustworthy AI systems and excludes military AI.

  • It promotes the positive potentials of AI, calls for bridging digital divides and ensuring equitable access to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.

  • The resolution was a step forward to address the promises and risks of AI, aiming to support developing countries.

  • Concerns regarding negative impacts of AI on human rights and data protection are highlighted, emphasizing the need for responsible regulation of the technology.
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Record hot temperatures, unusual monsoon surges: 5 takeaways from Singapore's 2023 climate report
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Record hot temperatures, unusual monsoon surges: 5 takeaways from ...
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Baltimore bridge collapse reignites calls for fixes to America's aging bridges: The collision caused Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge to collapse within ...
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Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
  • A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.

  • Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
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CNA Explains: Reddit's gone public. What does it mean for users?: The platform occupies a unique niche online – including in Singapore. An IPO and any moves ...
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CNA Explains: Reddit's gone public. What does it mean for users?
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Duo discovers bird-dropping spider new to Singapore: It is the third such species of the spider spotted in Singapore.
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Duo discovers bird-dropping spider new to Singapore
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Hong Kong must fight blowback after passing Article 23 law: Analysts: Hong Kong will have to “bite the bullet” and confront “unavoidable” repercussions from ...
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Hong Kong must fight blowback after passing Article 23 law: Analysts
Quick Glance: Australia and Britain Condemn China's Actions in Hong Kong and South China Sea
  • Australia and Britain criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea, as well as its support of Russia.

  • In a statement following a meeting where London and Canberra deepened their security ties, the two countries expressed concerns about security and rights in Hong Kong, as well as human rights abuses in China.

  • The ministers also strongly criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called on China to play a role in ending the conflict.

  • They also warned of the potentially severe consequences of an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah in the Gaza Strip.
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Analysis: China is one of the costliest places to raise a child, and it’s not all about the money
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Analysis: China is one of the costliest places to raise a child ...
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Feathered gardeners: How are birds helping Singapore’s forests thrive?: A research project – one of the first of its kind here – is under way to quantify the ...
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Feathered gardeners: How are birds helping Singapore’s forests thrive?
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Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and extradition enter into force
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Singapore-Indonesia agreements on air space management, defence and ...
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New master’s programme to train mental health professionals in Singapore: It will help practitioners support patients who have mild to moderate symptoms of ...
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New master’s programme to train mental health professionals in Singapore
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Free Pap test for cervical cancer for women aged 25 to 69: The Pap test is part of 365 Cancer Prevention Society’s #My1stPapTest campaign. From now until May 31 ...
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Free Pap test for cervical cancer for women aged 25 to 69
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President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election victory: SINGAPORE: Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lee ...
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President Tharman, PM Lee congratulate Prabowo on Indonesia election ...
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Over half in Singapore say society, technology changing too fast, and in ways that don't benefit them: Survey
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Over half in Singapore say society, technology changing too fast ...
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The Big Read: When home is where the hospital bed is: SINGAPORE: Ever since the stringent no-visitor rule in hospitals was temporarily imposed at the height of ...
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The Big Read: When home is where the hospital bed is
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‘Insane’: Xi’s call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing’s story stirs anger: Millions of people of Chinese origin are nationals of countries other than China and ...
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‘Insane’: Xi’s call for ethnic Chinese to tell Beijing’s story stirs anger
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Extreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS study: Rising temperatures could further reduce S'pore’s fertility rate, which dipped to below 1 in ...
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Extreme heat affects men’s fertility and birth outcomes: NUS study
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55 Things You Need to Know About Nicole Shanahan: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to name the Bay Area lawyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist as his running ...
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55 Things You Need to Know About Nicole Shanahan
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. selects attorney Nicole Shanahan as his VP candidate
  • Independent presidential hopeful, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed on Tuesday that Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy attorney and entrepreneur in the San Francisco Bay Area, is joining his campaign as his vice presidential candidate.

  • Shanahan has been actively contributing to Kennedy's campaign and his super PAC, solidifying her position as a potential vice presidential candidate.

  • Additionally, Shanahan has established a foundation advocating for issues such as reproductive longevity and equality, criminal justice reform, and a sustainable planet.

  • Kennedy has a strong emphasis on anti-vaccine efforts and has incorporated anti-vaccine activists into his campaign team to bolster his stance on the matter.
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Distance-based charging for motorists would be 'more equitable', say analysts: But the trade-offs are not straightforward, said Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat ...
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Distance-based charging for motorists would be 'more equitable' ...
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I’m 70 years old — why shouldn’t my clothes convey my sexuality, and sense of style?
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I’m 70 years old — why shouldn’t my clothes convey my sexuality ...
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ST Explains: Does UV radiation affect heat stress?: In March, there have been 22 days of the UV index reaching extreme levels.
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ST Explains: Does UV radiation affect heat stress?
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Reversible process after birth: pregnancy causes women to age prematurely: There are many factors that cause people to age prematurely. The best known are ...
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Reversible process after birth: pregnancy causes women to age prematurely
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An erosion of HK’s value proposition? New security law draws mixed reactions: Analysts are concerned about city’s eroding uniqueness, but others welcomed ‘real ...
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An erosion of HK’s value proposition? New security law draws mixed ...
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Singaporeans prefer to have just one child, instead of being childless: Study: More than 22,000 people were polled in study of eight countries on their family ...
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Singaporeans prefer to have just one child, instead of being childless: ...
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Man queues for 15 hours to get his hands on Snoopy-themed MoonSwatch: SINGAPORE — IT professional Beh Jia Wei waited 15 hours outside Ion Orchard to snag the ...
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Man queues for 15 hours to get his hands on Snoopy-themed MoonSwatch
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Analysis: Why top PAP leaders issued reserves challenge to the opposition and will they take it up?
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Analysis: Why top PAP leaders issued reserves challenge to the opposition ...
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The Big Read: Show and shame litterbugs - would it be a step too far or just what's needed to curb the scourge?
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The Big Read: Show and shame litterbugs - would it be a step too far or ...
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IN FOCUS: A 'right to disconnect' from work - do Singapore employees even want such a law?
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IN FOCUS: A 'right to disconnect' from work - do Singapore employees even ...
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In the coming years, Satoaki Kanoh needs to replace almost a dozen aging machines at his Tokyo-based maker of acrylic panels ... Show more
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Commentary: Retaining nurses in Singapore’s public healthcare is about more than just monetary incentives
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Commentary: Retaining nurses in Singapore’s public healthcare is about ...
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10 university degrees with the highest starting salary in Singapore (2024): A university degree in Singapore isn't cheap. For example, a bachelor's ...
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10 university degrees with the highest starting salary in Singapore (2024)
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Ageing in style: Luxury retirement homes on the rise in Malaysia: These homes boast plush suites, jacuzzis and even karaoke rooms for residents.
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Ageing in style: Luxury retirement homes on the rise in Malaysia
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Sign of the times in Japan as nappy company switches production to adult nappies: Oji Holdings said it would stop making children’s nappies in September amid a ...
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Sign of the times in Japan as nappy company switches production to adult ...
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Supermodel Elle Macpherson turns 60: “I’m not focusing on aging”: Despite personal challenges including struggles with alcoholism, she is now a successful ...
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Supermodel Elle Macpherson turns 60: “I’m not focusing on aging”
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Is Singapore really Asia’s happiest country? UN report sheds light on age divide: While the latest edition of an annual UN-sponsored report found Singapore to be ...
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Is Singapore really Asia’s happiest country? UN report sheds light on age ...
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Has Chanel cracked the code to anti-ageing? What exactly is the science of senescence?
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Has Chanel cracked the code to anti-ageing? What exactly is the science of ...
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Aging in Bangladesh: Are we ready for more social spending?: The dependency ratio of the people who are over 65-plus years rose to 9.4 percent in 2023 from 8 ...
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Aging in Bangladesh: Are we ready for more social spending?
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Here’s Why Women Should Go for Regular Health Screenings Here’s why women should got for regular health screenings
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Here’s Why Women Should Go for Regular Health Screenings Here’s why women ...
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Japan producing so few babies that diaper maker is pivoting to adults: With fewer babies being born in Japan and the population aging fast, a leading company is ...
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Japan producing so few babies that diaper maker is pivoting to adults
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Defence spending plus other letters, March 27: ‘Government has been dithering over our military for decades’
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Defence spending plus other letters, March 27: ‘Government has been ...
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Slowed, slurred speech can indicate brain health in older adults: Poor verbal fluency can help gauge if a person is exhibiting symptoms of neurodegenerative ...
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Slowed, slurred speech can indicate brain health in older adults
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Pregnancy has some surprising effects on ageing – and it's good news: Scientists at Yale have found that pregnancy accelerates ageing by up to two years - but ...
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Pregnancy has some surprising effects on ageing – and it's good news
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging: In a study published in Nature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United States have found ...
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging
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The key to a long life is avoiding the ‘poisonous 5 P’s,’ says one of the world’s top anti-aging experts
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The key to a long life is avoiding the ‘poisonous 5 P’s,’ says one of the ...
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Singapore university sets up AI research facility for 'public good': With IBM and Google Cloud enlisted as partners, the AI Institute pledges to ensure ...
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Singapore university sets up AI research facility for 'public ...
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Why do we age? Scientists are working to understand the causes and whether there are ways to stop it
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Why do we age? Scientists are working to understand the causes and ...
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People are living longer. Here’s how to stay current on the topic of aging: With more people living longer and with greater needs and opportunities ...
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People are living longer. Here’s how to stay current on the topic of aging
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Everyone Hopes They Can Give Their Dogs the Longest Lives Possible. One Company Is Banking On It.
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Everyone Hopes They Can Give Their Dogs the Longest Lives Possible ...
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Turning offices into homes could help Atlanta, but no ‘silver bullet’: Downtown has an oversupply of aging office buildings that can’t compete for tenants in a ...
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Turning offices into homes could help Atlanta, but no ‘silver bullet’
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Ageing: It's possible at 81: The oldest US president in history is running again. Four peers explain why his age can be an advantage - unlike his opponent Trump.
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Ageing: It's possible at 81
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New Lexington distillery makes Lynyrd Skynyrd whiskey; the band will be there to toast it
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New Lexington distillery makes Lynyrd Skynyrd whiskey; the band will be ...
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Blommer to Close Chicago Chocolate Factory: Cocoa processor Blommer Chocolate Co. will close its Chicago chocolate factory as the aging facility is no longer ...
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Blommer to Close Chicago Chocolate Factory
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Texans are aging. Is the state ready to battle Alzheimer’s disease?: Nearly 12% of Texas seniors in 2020 were living with Alzheimer’s disease ...
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Texans are aging. Is the state ready to battle Alzheimer’s disease?
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COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain. Significant Drops in IQ Scores Are Noted.: Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven ...
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COVID-19 Leaves Its Mark on the Brain. Significant Drops in IQ Scores Are ...
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Chinese study sheds light on how proteins play a role in ageing process: Scientists have long suspected that a protein called PAPPA could play a key role in
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Chinese study sheds light on how proteins play a role in ageing process
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Sheryl Lee Ralph: ‘You Gotta Have Guts to Live’: “Abbott Elementary” star Sheryl Lee Ralph talks about her decades-long career, advocacy work ...
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Sheryl Lee Ralph: ‘You Gotta Have Guts to Live’
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Swedish pharmacy to stop selling anti-aging skincare products to under-15s: A major Swedish pharmacy chain is banning sales of certain skincare products to ...
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Swedish pharmacy to stop selling anti-aging skincare products to under-15s
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Study finds childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues among young adults: SINGAPORE — Traumatic childhood experiences like emotional neglect may lead to ...
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Study finds childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues among young ...
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Aging with dignity in Kirchheim: Living with support and in community: The Anna Riecker House has twelve rooms on 480 square meters. The facility is intended to ...
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Aging with dignity in Kirchheim: Living with support and in community
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Singapore minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to Palestinian territories a ‘visible gesture’ by city state
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Singapore minister Vivian Balakrishnan’s visit to Palestinian territories ...
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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you: Amber has launched AmberCare, an EV-specific warranty program in the US for aging Tesla models ...
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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you
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Fines and jail time – even Singapore can’t stop people vaping: As Australia debates legislation that would effectively outlaw vaping without a prescription ...
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Fines and jail time – even Singapore can’t stop people vaping