SocietyManhattan's district attorney is urging low-income workers in New York City to report wage theft. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that workers lose more than $50 billion annually to the crime, as the city cracks down on wage theft and other abuses targeting low-income workers.
CulturePrince Harry and six others, including musician Elton John, are ordered to pay the Daily Mail publisher millions of pounds after losing their invasion of privacy lawsuit.
WorldDelegates from the 179 members of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification are working with local communities and business partners in Mongolia to address land degradation. The problem affects half the world’s population and contributes to poverty and mass migration.
WorldThe mother of 5-year-old Hind Rajab is demanding a “transparent and international investigation” into the 2024 killing of her daughter and other family members in Gaza. Israel’s military acknowledged this week that its forces fired at the family’s car and toward an ambulance sent to the area.
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SocietyRecent cases of ordinary Singaporeans intervening in dangerous incidents have focused attention on citizen bravery. Some act before others have processed what is happening, whether confronting an armed attacker or helping strangers in distress. But stepping in is not necessarily always the bravest or safest choice, prompting a look at what drives that split-second decision.
OtherPolice have identified the two officers and five other people who died in a crash near Middlesbrough. A car travelling on the wrong side of the road collided with a marked police vehicle in South Bank, Teesside.
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PoliticsSupporting families through every stage of life and easing the cost of raising children are expected to be key messages at this year’s National Day Rally. Experts say workplace culture must change to give Singaporeans greater confidence to start and raise families.
EconomyNew U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect as tensions between Washington and Ottawa grow, while Quebec’s separatist movement pauses its push for independence. The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed work to continue on Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project. The Pentagon fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes, prompting concerns about the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Somali piracy is also resurging, with armed men seizing an Iran-linked…
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HealthA Singlife study says recovering from a critical illness could cost Singaporeans nearly S$170,000 even when they have hospitalisation insurance. It draws on 20 years of claims data from more than half a million policyholders and surveys of over 1,500 respondents.
EconomyThe US is imposing 50 percent tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian imports, including alcohol, dairy, furniture, cement, clothing and hockey equipment. Given the economies’ close ties, the measures could raise prices for US consumers and leave Canadian producers facing higher costs or weaker demand.
WorldThe State Department advises against travel to the Central African Republic because of risks from unrest, crime, kidnapping and terrorism. Despite the warning, the Trump administration has deported immigrants there, and Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with deportees and their families.
OtherPointed! gives the news quiz format a strategic twist by testing both players’ knowledge of current events and their confidence in their answers. Bloomberg’s Alexis Christoforous, David Gura and Christina Ruffini take part in the quiz.
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SocietySeveral medical experts testified in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. Clancy admitted killing her three children but says she was experiencing postpartum psychosis. A psychiatrist described her as “frankly psychotic” and recommended that she face no criminal liability.
EconomyAfter negotiations between the United States and Canada failed, Washington plans to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Canada’s prime minister said Ottawa would match the tariffs “dollar for dollar.”
EconomyU.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks and new 50% tariffs, while Canada vows retaliation.
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EconomySaudi Arabia exports more crude oil than any other country. Its production, capacity and customer base give it an outsized role in the global economy, while any major disruption could reverberate through energy markets, supply chains and economies worldwide.
OtherThe broadcast examines why some younger women are choosing facelifts, reports that a mother and son were charged in connection with the murder of a college freshman in Pennsylvania, previews “Spa Weekend,” and says Meghan Markle is returning to the UK and may also return to acting.
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WorldPope Leo XIV visited San Marino and used the micro-state, surrounded by Italy and home to about 35,000 people, as an example of how small political communities can offer lessons in public service and social cohesion amid growing divisions. Its power-sharing system is designed to prevent authority from becoming concentrated.
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WorldDozens of former senior French and British diplomats urged their governments on Saturday to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories. They accused Israel of seeking to “destroy” any prospect of a viable Palestinian state.
EconomyTrade tensions between the US and Canada have intensified after last-minute talks failed to reach an agreement. Washington’s new 50 percent tariffs on nearly $20bn of Canadian exports are now in effect, covering products such as alcohol, furniture, dairy, clothing and sporting goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will match the US duties dollar for dollar to protect Canada.
SocietyUS colleges are confronting a prolonged demographic squeeze as the number of high school graduates, which peaked in 2025, is projected to fall 13% by 2041. Regional institutions with limited endowments face particular pressure, cutting programs, competing more intensely for students and stressing affordability and return on investment.
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HealthMore than 10,000 cases of foodborne illness have been reported since May, with outbreaks potentially linked to alfalfa sprouts. The situation has raised growing questions about which foods are safe to eat.
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EconomySingapore’s second-hand fashion business is expanding, with one retailer reporting annual revenue growth of up to 40%. The market is reaching beyond its traditional base of women and younger shoppers, while retailers are also seeing strong demand for menswear.
SocietyAuthorities are searching for Karen Solomon, who remains at large after disappearing when her police officer husband was found dead in their home.
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