[ad_1] BRYAN, Texas: His call to “Wear a Mask” tops a list of notable quotes of 2020. Brad Pitt portrayed him, and praised him, on Saturday Night Live. Time magazine named him Guardian of the Year 2020. Amazon features seven pages of T-shirts, mugs and more emblazoned with his face. …
Read More »5 Street Vendor Centers Join New Bring Your Own Container Campaign to Reduce Packaging Waste, Environmental News and Featured Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – People may have gotten used to buying takeout after the two-month circuit breaker, when dining at restaurants was not allowed to reduce the spread of Covid-19. But a local charity hopes that the people here can help reduce the use of disposables by using their own containers. …
Read More »French President Emmanuel Macron’s status ‘stable’ after contracting COVID-19
[ad_1] PARIS: The condition of French President Emmanuel Macron is stable and the results of a medical examination are reassuring, the French presidency said on Saturday (December 19) in an update on the president’s COVID-19 status. “The president’s medical condition is stable compared to … on Friday. He has similar …
Read More »Frenchman Macron blames his COVID-19 for negligence and bad luck
[ad_1] PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday blamed his COVID-19 on a combination of negligence and bad luck, and urged his compatriots to stay safe as critics denounced errors in their behavior to prevent infections, from a squeeze from short-distance hands to repeated large group meals over the past …
Read More »NUS will intensify measures to address sexual misconduct and strengthen internal processes, news and highlights on parenting and education
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The National University of Singapore (NUS) is taking further steps to address sexual misconduct in the wake of several recent cases involving members of its faculty and following a recent review. In an email circular to students, staff, and alumni on Thursday (December 17), NUS President Tan …
Read More »Next-generation Aster 30 missile system already deployed, powering Singapore’s air defense network, Singapore News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) next-generation Aster 30 missile system, designed to neutralize airborne threats in distant locations, has been operating around the clock since August. The ground system has also been integrated into RSAF’s networked Island Air Defense System, which can now counter a …
Read More »Scientist who laid the foundation for infectious disease research receives Singapore’s highest scientific award, Health News & Top Stories
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – A professor who helped lay the groundwork for infectious disease research in Singapore was honored on Friday (December 18) for his efforts. Professor Ranga Krishnan, 64, received a medal from President Halimah Yacob at the Istana in the framework of the President’s Science and Technology Awards, the …
Read More »Comment: China’s COVID-19 vaccines have moved from the lab to the public at breakneck speed. Are they safe and effective?
[ad_1] GOLD COAST, Australia: Multiple COVID-19 vaccines have already been approved by Chinese authorities for emergency use in the country, and nearly a million Chinese have already been vaccinated with one candidate. Several local governments are already placing orders for domestically developed vaccines, although the Chinese government has not confirmed …
Read More »RSAF combines sensors, shooters and artificial intelligence in a ‘cutting edge’ system to better defend Singapore’s airspace
[ad_1] SINGAPORE: The term “artificial intelligence” can be puzzling, but on the screen before us, the picture is simple: a yellow diamond represents Singapore and inside are multiple green dots, Singapore’s air defense assets. A yellow icon appears outside the diamond and it suddenly turns red. It’s headed for Singapore …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 buggy cuts billions of company shares – science and technology
[ad_1] Video game maker CD Projekt RED has lost billions in value since the ill-fated launch of its much-hyped Cyberpunk 2077 title last week, Monday’s stock figures showed. It launched around the world on Thursday and was reported to be one of the most expensive video games ever made, the …
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