From ‘Starry Mood’ to ‘Dragon Fist’: Chinese scientist and ‘ultimate fan’ names 16 spider species after Jay Chou’s hit songs
BEIJING, Jan 6 — A Chinese scientist has named 16 new spider species after songs by popular “Mandopo...
Kaapse Klopse: South Africa’s largest minstrel parade celebrates mixed-race heritage descended from slavery, drawing thousands
CAPE TOWN, Jan 5 — Thousands of colourfully costumed minstrels paraded through Cape Town yesterday i...
Bezos vs Musk: Blue Origin set for first orbital rocket launch, challenging SpaceX dominance
CAPE CANAVERAL, Jan 5 — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s company Blue Origin is poised to launch its firs...
From Britain to the US: How countries worldwide warn about alcohol consumption and cancer risks
NEW YORK, Jan 5 — The US Surgeon General called on Friday for alcoholic drinks to carry a label warn...
New Year, new gains: How to keep your fitness New Year's resolutions
The year-end period is usually a busy time for me in the office. The late nights everyday mean I hav...
A guide to funding date night with LifeSG credits
As of Nov 30, eligible National Servicemen (NSmen) in Singapore have received $200 in LifeSG credits...
Younger Americans turning to mocktails even before US Surgeon General’s warning on alcohol’s cancer risks
NEW YORK, Jan 5 — The US Surgeon General’s warning of an increased risk of cancer from drinking alco...
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist Telnaes quits Washington Post after paper spikes Bezos cartoon
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 — Ann Telnaes, the Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist, has resigned from ...
US lawmaker aged 81 falls down at Capitol on first day of new term
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 — Virginia Foxx, 81, a Republican representative from North Carolina, fell while w...
Just do it: US inmate on death row wants execution brought forward
NEW YORK, Jan 5 — Aaron Brian Gunches, an Arizona death row prisoner, has asked the state Supreme Co...
Brewing up a solution: Malaysian cafe owners rethink pricing strategies as coffee bean prices reach record highs
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Malaysian cafe owners who import coffee beans and sell speciality coffees are ...
The bitter reality: coffee drinkers resort to brewing their own cuppa, reducing consumption or looking for cheaper options
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — Coffee lovers who are now paying more for their favourite specialty brew amid ...