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2024-04-08 04:12:54 Gen Zen: Are salt rooms really worth their salt? I tried one to see if they can really help me de-stress

The writer had read online that breathing in tiny salt particles in the air — a practice known as halotherapy — can potentially improve one’s lung function, provide relief from skin conditions like eczema, and even help people with their depression and anxiety.

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2024-04-08 03:57:01 Explainer: So far nobody, including S'pore, wants to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Why?

“In the current economic climate, public sentiment is not inclined towards taxpayer money being spent on projects that may be seen as a source of financial burden. If the government cannot demonstrate or explain the economic benefits of hosting such an event, it could become a political issue,” said one expert.

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2024-04-08 02:57:00 In fasting for 30 hours, Singapore youths get a taste of global food security challenges

“The hardest part was resisting the temptation to eat once I was home on the first day, even though nobody was watching,” said 17-year-old Krishnaaram Muthukumaran.

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2024-04-07 15:03:47 Peng Guan opens air-conditioned cafe selling bak kwa muffins, tarts, baos and coffee

A new cafe in Singapore is not an unusual sight, but here’s an uncommon one that has only bak kwa snacks on the menu.

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2024-04-07 12:02:47 This corgi is now China's most popular police officer

Videos of the cute-looking pooch swiftly went viral online, with one video hitting more than 1.5 million views on Weibo.

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2024-04-07 10:56:53 Adulting 101: I 'broke up' with my best friend 10 years ago, so why does it still bother me today?

One expert said that friendship break-ups are thought to be "insignificant" to some people and so, the loss is overlooked. “This is known as disenfranchised grief, where one is expected to just ‘get on with it’,” she added.

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2024-04-07 09:56:15 Gen Y Speaks: We’re too afraid of disagreeing with each other, but here’s why we shouldn’t be

Are you afraid to disagree with your friends and loved ones? TODAY's deputy commentary editor Melissa Lee Suppiah explores why sharing conflicting opinions may not be the kiss of death for friendships, but a chance to build stronger bonds.

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2024-04-05 06:32:15 Eu Yan Sang to be acquired by Japan's Mitsui, Rohto Pharmaceutical for S$800 million

A special purpose company jointly owned by Mitsui and Rohto will acquire around 86 per cent of the traditional Chinese medicine firm, said Mitsui.

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2024-04-05 04:31:22 Apple explores making personal robots: Report

The tech titan has people working on a robot that would follow people around at home and be helpful, according to Bloomberg that cited unnamed people familiar with the situation.

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2024-04-05 03:31:58 1 in 3 S'pore workers expect 4-day work weeks to be a norm, but experts think there's still a long way to go

Having a four-day work week as a norm across Singapore would hinge on a trigger or turning point, such as Covid-19, which spurred the uptake of flexible work arrangements here, an expert said.

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