September 2021
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The politics of fear, with its foundation in lies, is an effective way of manipulating any electorate. Perhaps it has never been so effectively applied as it was by consecutive US presidents in the wake of 9/11, when they took al-Qaeda, with its slingshot, and portrayed Osama bin Laden’s motley crew as Goliath. Later, when…
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We all know that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and Karl Benz, the automobile. But who invented the internet? Even though we use the internet every day, we don’t widely cite a specific genius behind this innovation. This may be because the internet has been the result of gradual development rather than a flash…
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Queen Elizabeth II marked the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by offering her sympathies to the victims, survivors and families affected by the atrocity. In a message to U.S. President Joe Biden, the British monarch remembered the “terrible attacks” on New York and Washington, D.C. “My thoughts and prayers — and those of…
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American model and media personality Kylie Jenner confirmed her second pregnancy on Tuesday (Sep 7) night via a montage shared on her Instagram. In the 90-second video, the 24-year-old entrepreneur said she is expecting a baby with her boyfriend, the rapper Travis Scott. The couple already has a three-year-old daughter, Stormi Webster. Jenner is the…
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Looking radiant and holding hands, singer Jennifer Lopez and actor Ben Affleck arrived for the Venice Film Festival on Thursday (Sep 9), getting into a water taxi to be whizzed off to their luxury hotel in the lagoon city. Affleck is in Venice for the festival premiere of Ridley Scott’s medieval epic The Last Duel, which…
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When Jenna (not real name) first struggled with symptoms of anxiety and depression in Secondary 2, she tried to talk to her parents about it. “My parents didn’t believe in stress. They told me that it was nonsense,” she said. The result of that single, short conversation had long- lasting effects. She didn’t turn to…
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The persistence of America’s racism remains a serious challenge to the hope for a nation that lives out its most cherished values – liberty and justice for all. Continued incidents, which stir racial tensions, remind us that hatred and animosity still fester. Suspicion lurks under the surface of many interactions. News events repeatedly remind us…
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Antoine Griezmann spoke for the first time on Wednesday after returning to Atletico Madrid from Barcelona on deadline day. After being presented, and having trained with his new teammates, the France forward spoke to the club’s official media channels. “I’m really happy,” Griezmann said. “I’ve been ten days unable to sleep because I was waiting…
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VENICE Hollywood star Kristen Stewart may be no stranger to the paparazzi, but after playing Princess Diana, she feels that no one can understand what it felt like to be her. New movie Spencer premiered at the Venice Film Festival – where it is competing for the top Golden Lion award – on Friday, with…
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Singaporean actress Chen Xiuhuan recently took to Instagram to share images of her daughter Shanisse Tsai’s birthday celebrations. Among the many images posted were some that specifically caught her followers’ attention. One in particular had the proud parents posing with their darling daughter and a unique Salmon Sushi Cake. Given her love for new recipes,…
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In August, 59-year-old comedian Stephen Chow was rumoured to be romantically linked to 17-year-old failed Miss Hong Kong 2021 contestant named Ukei Cheung after they were seen boarding the same yacht to party and play water sports. The media termed their relationship a “grandfather-granddaughter” one due to the 42-year age gap between them. Yes, it is shocking…
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A report issued by the Taiwanese defense ministry claims China’s armed forces can “paralyze” Taiwan’s defenses and are able to fully monitor Taiwan army deployments. Beijing has recently increased military activities around the island, which it described as Chinese territory. Further, China has always been clear that it would retake Taiwan with force. In this…
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India is recognized as a sunrise sector in medical technology with a potential to reach US$50 billion by 2025, said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, while speaking at the virtual inaugural session of the 13th edition of the Global MedTech Summit organized by the Confederation of…
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The United States division of Volkswagen reached an agreement, totaling $42 million, due to defective Takata air bag inflators, as per a filing at a Miami-based United States District Court. The agreement emerges as the most recent one by key automobile manufacturers, with the majority of the funds channeled into paying for completed recalls. Until…
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Google has temporarily locked down some Afghan government email accounts as the Taliban is attempting to access the former officials’ emails, Reuters reported. Google said Friday it was “taking temporary actions to secure relevant accounts,” but did not admit to a complete lockdown of the accounts. “In consultation with experts, we are continuously assessing the…
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