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Jimmy Fallon Tries To Break The Internet With These Beto O’Rourke Impressions

The former Texas congressman has undoubtedly got some game when it comes to social media. Who can forget that Instagram video of his dentist visit? So, Fallon has imagined other videos that O’Rourke may share on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and MySpace during the 2020 campaign. The first episode, shared online Friday, features Fallon as O’Rourke […]

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Larry Kudlow’s ‘Killing It On The Economy’ Video Goes Viral For The Wrong Reasons

And he’s now gone viral, but perhaps not for the reasons that President Donald Trump’s administration was hoping. In a 15-second video released by the White House on Friday, its chief economic adviser boasted about “low unemployment, high jobs, high wages, big consumer confidence, major productivity and NO inflation.” “It’s totally awesome, we’re killing it […]

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Around 50 rockets fired at Israel from Gaza: Israeli army

JERUSALEM: A barrage of around 50 rockets was fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip on Saturday and dozens were intercepted by air defences, the Israeli army said.The army said earlier it had targeted two rocket launchers in Gaza with an air strike in response. It was not yet clear if there were casualties on […]

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North Korea Fires An Unidentified Short-Range Missile

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Saturday fired an unidentified short-range missile from its eastern coast, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a likely sign of Pyongyang’s growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington over its nuclear arsenal. South Korean and U.S. authorities are analyzing the details, but if it […]

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Instagram Will Test Hiding ‘Like’ Counts From Posts

Some Instagram users will soon see the number of “likes” disappear from their posts as the social media platform tests hiding the tallies to foster a “less pressurized environment.” Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the experiment on Tuesday at the annual F8 developer conference held by the app’s parent company, Facebook. “We want people to […]

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Reynolds heads list of top Hollywood earners

NEW YORK • Justice does not come cheap. Ryan Reynolds is getting US$27 million (S$37 million) to star in Six Underground, a film about a billionaire-financed vigilante squad. His reward heads a list of top earners compiled by trade publication Variety. He is benefiting from a push by Netflix – which is bankrolling Six Underground […]

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Chewbacca actor ‘the gentlest of giants’

LOS ANGELES • Mark Hamill, who plays Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films, describes castmate Peter Mayhew as “the gentlest of giants”. The actor, chosen for his 2.18m height to play Wookiee warrior Chewbacca in the blockbuster franchise, died on Tuesday at home in Texas. He was 74. A statement from Mayhew’s family said: […]

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Meet celebs and sit on the Iron Throne at StarHub event

A host of celebrities – including Story Of Yanxi Palace actor Nie Yuan and Taiwanese actor-model Jasper Liu – will be in town next week as part of an experiential entertainment event by StarHub, titled It’s Show Time. Others appearing include Taiwanese heart-throb James Wen, TVB actors Edwin Siu and Oscar Leung; and local comedians […]

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Saving old, stained clothes

NORTHAMPTON (Massachusetts) •It is possible that one of the more telling narratives of women’s lives in 20th-century America is housed in 50 metal storage lockers in a basement room in the theatre department of a women’s college in Northampton, Massachusetts. To reach it, you descend a flight of stairs and pass through a cinder block […]

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Where artists show their manga-inspired fan art

Artist Lyana Lee has done what many young illustrators dream of doing. She pursues her passion fulltime and makes a living from her work, which includes melancholic goth drawings with Japanese flower motifs. Her output ranges from fan art featuring popular K-pop boy band BTS to drawings of original characters. Please subscribe or log in […]

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Historical buildings bank on new lease of life

NEW YORK • The fate of the soaring, palatial and utterly impractical Dime Savings Bank in Downtown Brooklyn was inevitable. The 1,556 sq m, 12m-tall chamber, with seven kinds of marble flooring, a vaulted-tile dome and Corinthian columns, closed in 2016, a victim of automated tellers and digital payments. Its last full-time tenant, Chase Bank, […]

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ST subscriber wins trip for two to Tottori

The first time Mrs Suzy Wong, 61, read about Tottori, Japan, was in March, when she came across a travel article in The Sunday Times about the destination. “I read about the sand dunes there and remember telling my daughter that it was an interesting place, but would we have the chance to visit it?” […]

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More space, services at Muji

Even after 16 years in the home-grown market, Japanese lifestyle juggernaut Muji is showing no signs of slowing down. At the opening last week of its 12th outlet here, in Jewel Changi Airport, the Japanese lifestyle giant unveiled its first takeout counter in the world to provide convenience for customers in transit. Please subscribe or […]

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Root Awakening

Fruit of the Giant Indian Fig are edible What is this tree (top)? The fruit look like figs, but the leaves’ shape is different. Are the fruit edible? David Seah The tree is known via common names such as Broad-leaf Fig, Giant Indian Fig and Elephant Ear Fig Tree. Its botanical name is Ficus auriculata. […]

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Sleep easy, rest pretty: 10 bedroom designs to aspire to

1. Big on art PHOTO: SPH MAGAZINES; DESIGN: MUSEUM HOMES Art collectors, this look is for you. Make space for your prized collection and dedicate the best spots in your room for your favourite piece. A large artwork above your headboard is sure to make a statement in this intimate space. 2. Portals and frames PHOTO: SPH […]

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14 Amazing Photos You Missed This Week

With the news cycle nowadays, it’s easy to miss the images that fly under the radar. We’ve got you covered. Here, we’re highlighting exceptional photos from around the world for the week of April 26–May 3, 2019. Check them out below. ABOVE: Sumo wrestlers hold crying babies during the Nakizumo or Naki Sumo Baby Crying […]

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Celebrating World Press Freedom Day Is More Important Than Ever

Journalists, media organizations, world leaders and news consumers alike came together on social media Friday to celebrate World Press Freedom Day and remember journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty. “Seven months ago, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul for marriage papers while his fiancee waited outside. He […]

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Jacinda Ardern Got Engaged, And The Press Didn’t Notice For Days

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is engaged, but the media almost missed it altogether. The leader who garnered international praise for her handling of shootings at two Christchurch mosques in March, responding with empathy, strength and tougher gun laws, said “yes” during the Easter holidays when longtime partner Clarke Gayford popped the question, Reuters […]