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- 16 stories today
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- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- US police officer shoots colleague when both fooling around with their gunsA police officer was shot by a colleague during an unsafe and out-of-policy incident involving loaded firearms in Pasadena, California.
- S'porean man, 52, charged for molesting & taking intimate videos of 14 women at Holland Village massage parlourA 52-year-old man faces 22 charges for allegedly molesting 14 women and taking intimate videos at a Holland Village massage centre between 2021 and 2024.
- 'Maybe this is the end': Canadian mum claims ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide, sues OpenAIA Canadian mother is suing OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide by not flagging her suicidal ideations and providing harmful responses.
- HK actress Karena Ng & billionaire heir husband give house tour of 4-storey mansionHong Kong actress Karena Ng and her billionaire husband gave a house tour of their new four-storey mansion, highlighting its design as a sanctuary with a private garden for their dogs.
- PM Wong to deliver National Day Rally 2026 speech on Aug. 23PM Wong will deliver the 2026 National Day Rally speech on August 23 at ITE College Central. This marks his third speech for the event.
- Genting restaurant that charged S'poreans S$293 for steamed fish cleared of profiteering charge after 3-month investigationA Genting restaurant charged Singaporeans S$293 for a fish but was cleared of profiteering after an investigation found its profit margin was below the allowable rate.
- Passengers get off SMRT bus on PIE, next bus suffers punctured tyre, 3rd bus to the rescuePassengers on SMRT bus 972 faced multiple vehicle issues on PIE, requiring transfers between three buses before being safely transported.
- Household waste collection fees to go up from Jul. 1Household waste collection fees in Singapore will increase starting July 1, 2026, with HDB and non-landed homes paying S$0.44 more monthly and landed homes S$1.50 more. The increase aims to cover rising operational costs.
- 2nd round of Miss Hong Kong 2026 sees 47 hopefuls, including 6 who flew in from other countriesThe 2026 Miss Hong Kong pageant held its second round of auditions with 47 contestants, including six from other countries, ahead of the final competition in late August 2026.
- S'porean mum of 5 nearly misses S$30,000 Sheng Siong prize after mistaking the call for a scamA Singaporean mother of five nearly missed a S$30,000 prize from Sheng Siong after mistaking the call for a scam, but eventually confirmed its authenticity through verification steps.
- Married Chinese billionaire seen kissing woman in lift, infidelity rumours wipe S$3.79 billion off company's stocksA married Chinese billionaire, Chen Tao, faced infidelity rumors after a video showed him with a woman in a lift, causing his company's stock to drop by S$3.79 billion. The stock later rebounded, and the company denied the rumors affected operations.
- JJ Lin's girlfriend, 23, says she has 'zero tolerance' for cyberbullying, will pursue legal action against rumour mongersJJ Lin's girlfriend, Annalisa Qiqi, 23, announced legal action against those spreading rumors about her, including cyberbullying and false allegations. She stated she has 'zero tolerance' for such activities and is pursuing civil, administrative, and criminal charges.
- Benjamin Kheng denies weight loss drug rumours, says it's from running 60km a week after health scareBenjamin Kheng addressed weight loss drug rumors, attributing his weight loss to a health scare, lifelong medication, and a strict fitness routine including 60km weekly runs.
- Yishun resident uses netting & spiked mats to keep crows away, NParks & town council working to control crow populationA Yishun resident installed barriers like netting and spiked mats to deter crows, which have been causing disturbances for years. NParks and the town council are working to control the crow population through measures such as trapping, nest removal, and reducing food sources.
- Thai princess, 47, dies after being in coma for over 3 yearsThai princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, 47, died after being in a coma for over three years due to a cardiac condition and subsequent complications.