How George Floyd Was Killed In Police Custody
The New York Times has reconstructed the death of George Floyd on May 25. Security footage, witness videos and official documents show how a series of actions by officers turned…
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National Library Board And Singapore Press Holdings Extend Free Access Of eNewspapers For Library Patrons Beyond Circuit Breaker
The free access to Singapore Press Holdings’ (SPH) eight eNewspapers by National Library Board (NLB) will now be made available to library patrons beyond the circuit breaker period. The eight…
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How To Make Your Trips Faster Than Ever
Traveling is an exciting experience for most people, but getting to your destination is only half the battle. Various factors, such as safety, speed, and destination, dictate the mode of…
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How COVID-19 Is Reversing The Progress In The Fight Against Global Poverty
Various forecasts suggest that years worth of poverty reduction are slowly being negated by COVID-19. Forecasts from multiple organisations show that the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to push millions of…
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Remote Work Policies Likely To Propel Post-Pandemic Exodus From Expensive Cities
The COVID-19 pandemic-driven surge in remote work may result in an exodus from expensive cities. One in four U.S. employees not working remotely before the COVID-19 lockdowns expect to continue…
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How City Streets Are Being Transformed During COVID-19 Lockdown
After COVID-19, some city streets might never revert to how they were before the lockdown. Global-scale lockdowns have emptied the city streets. With cars staying parked and public transportation mostly…
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Singtel And NBCUniversal International Networks Launch DreamWorks On Singtel TV And CAST in Singapore
Singtel and NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) today announced the launch of DreamWorks, the 24-hour channel dedicated to kids and family entertainment, on Singtel TV and on Singtel’s CAST video streaming app. From…
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Strengthened Active Mobility Regulations for Better Safety and Connectivity
The Small Motorised Vehicles (Safety) Bill (SMV Bill) and Active Mobility (Amendment No. 2) Bill (AM Bill) were passed by Parliament, strengthening active mobility regulations aimed at stemming the inflow…
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Space Exploration Is Still The Brightest Hope-Bringer We Have
I am one of the few African-American aerospace engineers who helped design the Apollo spaceships that took men to the Moon. My great-grandfather was a slave in Claiborne, Alabama, who…
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Using The ‘Shadow-effect’ To Generate Electricity
Shadows are often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Now, NUS researchers are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a way to harness this common but often overlooked optical effect…
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