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From debate to dropping out: A timeline of Biden's shaky campaign

Jul 21, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

US President Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election bid on Sunday (Jul 21) followed a series of strategic missteps by his campaign team and White House aides that amplified concerns he wouldn't be able to win in November's election, or run the country for another four years. Biden - like Donald Trump - has had a long history of verbal slips and blunders, famously describing himself as a "gaffe machine" in 2018.
4kg of Ice worth S$500,000 found in base of ornamental figurines, man arrested

Jul 18, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: A total of 4.15kg of Ice was seized by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) during an operation in the Changi South area. The contraband, with an estimated street value of S$500,000 (US$373,000), had been hidden in the base structure of two ornamental figurines. A 25-year-old "foreign national" was also arrested for suspected drug trafficking, CNB said in a news release on Thursday (Jul 18) without specifying the person's nationality.
Tengah bus interchange to open on Jul 21; direct route to Bukit Batok, Bukit Gombak for residents

Jul 5, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: The new Tengah bus interchange will open on Jul 21, the latest in a slew of amenities accessible to residents. The interchange comes on the heels of Tengah's first supermarket and food court. The Giant supermarket and Koufu food court opened on Jun 28, providing residents with retail and dining options.
2 people hospitalised after using underarm whitening cream, weight loss product

Jun 28, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: Three people experienced adverse effects after using adulterated health products, with two of them hospitalised, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said on Friday (Jun 28). Members of the public are advised not buy or use 88 Total White Underarm Cream, Sausando Cellulite Pills and Pelangsing Double Strong, HSA added. Listings for all three products were found on local e-commerce platforms such as Shopee and Lazada.
Woman fined for refusing to wear mask during COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 24, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: A woman was fined S$9,200 (US$6,800) on Monday (Jun 24) for failing to wear a mask and using criminal force on a safe-distancing ambassador during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clariel Griffin, a 49-year-old Singaporean, violated COVID-19 regulations in September 2021 at Marina Bay Sands (MBS), along with her husband, British national Clive Ainsley Griffin.
Over 8,500 flats set to be launched in October BTO exercise, about half may be Plus units: Analysts

Jun 21, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: More than 8,500 flats are set to be launched in the Build-to-Order (BTO) exercise in October, with property analysts expecting nearly half to be under the new Plus category. Analysts told CNA on Friday (Jun 21) that demand for these new Plus flats, which are in "choicer locations" within heartland regions, is expected to be high.
Cathay Cineplexes at AMK Hub to close after Jun 30

Jun 19, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: After 17 years in business, Cathay Cineplexes in AMK Hub will cease operations at the end of June - the company's fourth cinema closure in the last two years. "As our lease comes to an end, our last day of operations will be Jun 30, 2024," Cathay Cineplexes announced in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Jun 19), adding that screenings will continue to take place on Jun 30 itself, which falls on a Sunday.
4.5kg of cannabis seized in CNB operation; 2 officers injured

Jun 5, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: Two men were arrested on Tuesday (Jun 4) during an operation conducted by the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB), with an estimated S$692,000 (US$514,222) worth of drugs seized. CNB said on Thursday its officers intercepted a car in a multi-storey carpark near Choa Chu Kang Street 41 on Tuesday night, and arrested the 38-year-old driver and his 27-year-old passenger.
Construction works for Turf City MRT station to start in third quarter of 2024

May 27, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: Construction work for the new Turf City MRT station on the Cross Island Line (CRL) is set to start in the third quarter of this year, said the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on Monday (May 27). The underground station will be located along Turf Club Road, near the former grandstand. Turf City MRT station is one of six new stations forming Phase 2 of the CRL, which is set to start passenger service in 2032.
NDP 2024: Flying of kites and drones forbidden over some areas in coming months

May 23, 2024 | channelnewsasia.com | Renee Kuek

SINGAPORE: Ahead of this year’s National Day Parade (NDP), the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will be establishing temporary restricted areas over parts of Singapore on selected days in May, June, July and August.