A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center indicated a staggering 59% of K-12 public school teachers harboring concerns about shootings unfolding within their school gates. Such sentiment exacerbates the climate of fear hovering over educational institutions in America. Poignant conversations with educators were the driving force behind the research, Associate Director of Research at the Center, Juliana Horowitz said. Their voices, laden with worry, painted a stark picture of an ever-looming threat overshadowing the noble pursuit of knowledge. “In asking about the day-to-day of bei ..read more

Researchers in the United Kingdom have launched two groundbreaking blood test trials aimed at detecting dementia. Led by University College London’s Dementia Research Centre and the research group Dementias Platform UK, these trials are set to recruit thousands of volunteers from diverse backgrounds across the nation. Their mission is to explore the potential of blood tests in identifying toxic proteins associated with various forms of dementia. Approximately one million individuals in Britain currently live with this condition, and projections suggest this number will increase to around 1.7 ..read more

Key, a member of the acclaimed group SHINee, is preparing for his inaugural solo Asia tour, ‘2024 KEYLAND ON: AND ON ASIA TOUR’. The tour is scheduled to kick off in Bangkok on July 14, marking a significant milestone in Key’s solo career as he reaches out to fans across the region. After the debut concert in Bangkok, Key will perform in Jakarta on July 20, Macau on July 28, and Kaohsiung on August 17. With plans to visit four different Asian cities, excitement for Key’s tour is palpable. It promises an unforgettable experience for fans. Photo: Wikipedia/KeyCaptivating stage presence and uniq ..read more

SINGAPORE: Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale flats continue to fetch top prices, with the latest record-breaking transaction being a four-room unit in Queenstown that fetched S$1,238,000. “This sale not only establishes a new standard but also underscores the constant demand for prime residential locations in Singapore,” said property portal 99.co on Tuesday (April 16). The 109 sqm flat changed hands earlier this month. It is located between the 19th and 21st floors of 90 Dawson Road, where units carry an average price of S$800,000. 99.co further noted that the S$1.238 million price ..read more

SM Entertainment has provided an update on its efforts to combat criminal activities arising from malicious comments aimed at BoA. Through vigilant monitoring of online platforms, the company has been collecting evidence of serious offences, including spreading false information, defamation, derogatory remarks about BoA’s appearance, and inappropriate physical contact. Teaming up with legal representation from the law firm Sejong, SM has lodged complaints against individuals responsible for insults and related offences, urging swift cooperation in the investigative process. Online community s ..read more

SINGAPORE: Prime Minister-to-be Lawrence Wong clued Singaporeans in on the future role outgoing PM Lee Hsien Loong will be taking, saying that he has asked Mr Lee to continue serving in the cabinet as Senior Minister. “I am glad that he has agreed.  Mr Lee has done much for Singapore, especially over the last 20 years of leading our country. I thank him for his selfless service and lasting contributions to our nation,” wrote Mr Wong in a Facebook post on Tuesday (Apr 16) one day after the Prime Minister’s Office announced that he would be sworn in on May 16. Read also: In his post, he a ..read more

SINGAPORE: Leader of the Opposition and WP head Mr Pritam Singh did not appear personally at a pre-trial conference in the State Courts on Wednesday morning (Apr 17) but was represented by his newly-appointed lawyers, Mr Andre Darius Jumabhoy and Mr Aristotle Emmanuel Eng Zhen Yang. Mr Jumabhoy worked for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) for five years before being appointed Deputy Senior State Counsel in 2014. He is currently the Managing Director at Andre Jumabhoy LLC. The Singapore Courts website said on April 15 that Mr Jumabhoy and his colleague Mr Eng would be representing Mr Singh ..read more

SINGAPORE: An unhappy taxi passenger took to a complaint group on Tuesday (April 16) to share her unpleasant experience with the ride. “This is the first time I have seen such a dirty taxi,” Fion Bee Yok wrote. “The smell is not to mention the old man’s sweat smell… so disgusting! So disgusting! 5:20 am in the morning, the location is Bugis Street, where CW picks up and drops off.” One online user encouraged the passenger to report the taxi’s condition to authorities, saying, “Send to LTA… make a complaint.” The passenger responded, “I have sent an email to his company.” Similar complaints in ..read more

SINGAPORE: Mr Pritam Singh, the secretary-general of the Workers’ Party and the Leader of the Opposition issued a public Correction Notice on social media on Wednesday morning (April 18) regarding an opinion piece in The Straits Times that touched on the WP’s purported aims. In a subscribers-only piece titled ‘Creating forward momentum for next GE when Lawrence Wong is PM,’ Dr Gillian Koh wrote, “the WP said it will tilt towards the strategy of fighting to form the Government at the next GE.” On his Facebook page, Mr Singh stated categorically, “This is false.” “Until and after the PAP Govern ..read more

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Chamber of Small and Medium Enterprises has reported a notable increase in the adoption of job-sharing arrangements among local companies, revealing that one in ten local companies is now open to implementing job-sharing arrangements. This is a marked rise from the mere 2 per cent recorded just five years ago. The report comes amid the Government’s focus on flexible working arrangements in response to the challenges posed by a tight labour market, an ageing workforce, and the growing number of individuals assuming caregiving responsibilities at home. The Government an ..read more