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Unvaccinated California Teacher Caused COVID Outbreak That Infected Half Her Class

A single unvaccinated teacher at a Northern California school triggered a COVID-19 outbreak in May that infected 26 others, including a total of 18 students, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. News of the startling, rapid spread in the school and to students’ families emerged as administrators grapple with vaccine and mask regulations […]

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Robert F. Kennedy Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Granted Parole

SAN DIEGO (AP) — California’s parole board voted Friday to free Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin after two of RFK’s sons said they supported releasing him and prosecutors declined to argue he should be kept behind bars. But the governor ultimately will decide if Sirhan Sirhan leaves prison. Douglas Kennedy was a toddler when his father […]

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China cracks down on ‘chaotic fan culture’

BEIJING • Top Chinese actress Zheng Shuang was hit with a tax evasion fine yesterday, while references to film star Vicki Zhao were wiped from video-streaming sites as China steps up its campaign against celebrity culture. Beijing is on a mission to rein in what it calls “chaotic fan culture” and celebrity excess, after a […]

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TorqueShop

What happens if my car is struck by lightning? Will it explode or catch fire? Or worse, will the occupants be hurt? Singapore has among the highest number of lightning strikes per annum. But no car has been known to have been damaged by lightning. Lightning always strikes the highest point in a vicinity. For […]

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Fast Lane

Kia announces European variant of new Sportage For the first time, Kia will make a European variant of its popular Sportage sport utility vehicle. Singapore is expected to get this variant, although no arrival date has been confirmed. To be unveiled next month, the new Sportage (above) will be significantly bigger than its predecessor. Sketches […]

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Used cars assume shine with tight COE supply

Going by the first seven months, sales of used cars this year could turn out to be among the highest in a decade as consumers turn to the secondary market because of a shrinking supply of certificates of entitlement (COE). According to Land Transport Authority figures, this year’s sales volume is poised to overtake last […]

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When small is more

A Jaguar sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a tiny engine powering the front wheels is an oddity. Up till now, the Coventry-based marque has relied largely on engines no smaller than 2 litres. And almost always, they power the rear wheels. Or all four. The facelifted E-Pace compact SUV, however, has a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine […]

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Harley-Davidson’s first modern adventure bike

What does Harley-Davidson, a brand synonymous with cool cruisers and Americana, know about making adventure motorcycles? Well, apparently quite a lot, judging by its latest offering, the Pan America 1250 Special, a 1,252cc dual-purpose motorcycle. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest […]

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Hot Audi leaves you cold

When I first drove Audi’s first S3 13 years ago, it was a veritable hot hatch with three doors and a six-speed manual gearbox. It pumped out 265 horses and 350Nm of torque, and sprinted to 100kmh in 5.7 seconds. It was a wild ride. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full […]

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Design News

American burger chain Shake Shack opens its seventh outlet in Singapore today at Gardens by the Bay. Sitting outside the Flower Dome, it offers diners a botanical feast for the eyes. At the entrance, they are greeted by brightly coloured bromeliads, while hanging foliage provides a verdant setting for the outdoor seating areas. Please subscribe or […]

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Vintage shophouse, modern living

Bright, earthy and natural. These are the impressions visitors get upon stepping into this shophouse owned by Ms Sylvia Chan, chief executive of media production company Night Owl Cinematics, and her 28-year-old brother Chan Sichen. They moved into the unit, located in central Singapore, in February after a three-month renovation. Filled with plenty of sunlight […]

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Lake Tahoe Prepares For Emergency As Wildfire Threatens Region

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Some 14,000 firefighters facing changing weather conditions battled more than a dozen large wildfires across California, including a growing blaze that was slowly pushing toward the Lake Tahoe resort region. Winds and temperatures were expected to pick up in coming days while humidity drops, adding to the challenges endured […]