How climate change turned lush Hawaii into a tinderbox
August 11, 2023 1:56 PM Story of this week’s blaze began decades ago, when Hawaii started experiencing a long-term decline in average rainfall. Read More
US parents sue doctor for ‘decapitating’ firstborn during birth
August 11, 2023 12:45 PM The lawsuit claims the doctor was too forceful with the baby during the delivery. Read More
Some Hawaii fire survivors say flames reached them before evacuation orders
August 11, 2023 12:33 PM Many residents said they never received alerts while some were already dodging flames and thick smoke. Read More
‘Badge lady’ convicted again of not wearing mask, says prosecution is ‘vindictive’
“Was there somebody else who was seriously hurt because I was not wearing a mask? Were there huge financial losses incurred because I was not wearing a mask?” asked Phoon…
LTA to trial microwave-based ‘touchless buttons’ at 4 pedestrian crossings
Remember to wave for the green man at these locations along Serangoon Road, Fernvale Lane, Bukit Batok Street 31 and Circuit Road.Read More
More subsidies, higher income ceiling? Analysts weigh in on possible tweaks to public housing
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will share more on how HDB’s schemes will be adjusted to ensure public housing remains accessible and affordable for Singaporeans at the National Day Rally.Read…
Biden calls China a ‘ticking time bomb’ due to economic troubles
August 11, 2023 10:20 AM He said the country was in trouble because of weak growth. Read More
Russia launches first Moon mission in nearly 50 years
August 11, 2023 8:57 AM The launch of the Luna-25 probe is Moscow’s first lunar mission since 1976. Read More
Egypt dig unearths 41-million-year-old whale in desert
August 11, 2023 8:42 AM The team has dubbed the extinct species “Tutcetus rayanensis”. Read More