Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock.
The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took the action at a meeting held one week after Will Smith pre-emptively resigned from the group over his outburst at the live, televised event.
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Media: AP
The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences took the action at a meeting held one week after Will Smith pre-emptively resigned from the group over his outburst at the live, televised event.
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10 People shot, dozens more with other injuries - after a gunman opened fire on a train in Brooklyn (New York) this morning.
No injuries are considered life threatening, and local police said they had identified a person of interest, but did not name him as a suspect. They said no one was in custody.
Items like a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a hatchett, fireworks and a liquid, believed to be gasoline was recovered onsite.
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Media: Armen Hayrapetyan
This news report was edited to censor blood in the photo above. We apologise for the possible distress we may have caused and will take further action to prevent this in the future.
No injuries are considered life threatening, and local police said they had identified a person of interest, but did not name him as a suspect. They said no one was in custody.
Items like a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, a hatchett, fireworks and a liquid, believed to be gasoline was recovered onsite.
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Media: Armen Hayrapetyan
This news report was edited to censor blood in the photo above. We apologise for the possible distress we may have caused and will take further action to prevent this in the future.
SMMs in Singapore will be eased from 26th April. Here is more:
1) F&B outlets will not need to do vaccination checks from April 26, as cases decline.
2) Only large events, and nightlife establishments where VDS checks are required will require SafeEntry.
3) Pre-departure tests no longer needed for vaccinated travellers, unvaccinated children to enter Singapore from April 26.
All non-fully vaccinated travellers entering Singapore, who aged 13 and above, are still required to take a pre-departure test within two days before departure for Singapore.
4) The DORSCON Level has been lowered back to 'Yellow'.
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Media: The Guardian
1) F&B outlets will not need to do vaccination checks from April 26, as cases decline.
2) Only large events, and nightlife establishments where VDS checks are required will require SafeEntry.
3) Pre-departure tests no longer needed for vaccinated travellers, unvaccinated children to enter Singapore from April 26.
All non-fully vaccinated travellers entering Singapore, who aged 13 and above, are still required to take a pre-departure test within two days before departure for Singapore.
4) The DORSCON Level has been lowered back to 'Yellow'.
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Media: The Guardian
Public bus, taxi services between Singapore and Johor Bahru to resume from May 1.
Bus services include: 160 (From Jurong East), 170, 170X(From Queen St), 950(From Woodlands) and private services TS1, TS3, TS6 and TS8 operated by Transtar.
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Media: SGBuses
Bus services include: 160 (From Jurong East), 170, 170X(From Queen St), 950(From Woodlands) and private services TS1, TS3, TS6 and TS8 operated by Transtar.
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Media: SGBuses
From today, all people regardless of their vaccination status can visit hospitals and residential care in person.
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Elon Musk has reached a deal to buy Twitter for $44 Billion dollars, for 54.20 a share.
Elon Musk has criticised Twitter's moderation, saying that Twitter's algorithm for prioritising tweets should be public and also criticised giving too much power on the service to corporations that advertise.
Twitter shares rose 5.7% on Monday to close at $51.70.
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Photos by AFP, Elon Musk via Twitter
Elon Musk has criticised Twitter's moderation, saying that Twitter's algorithm for prioritising tweets should be public and also criticised giving too much power on the service to corporations that advertise.
Twitter shares rose 5.7% on Monday to close at $51.70.
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Photos by AFP, Elon Musk via Twitter
From 1 May, Malaysia will relax its Safe Management Measures.
Some relaxations include:
- No more PCR testing for eligible incoming travellers
- Mask wearing to be optional
- No more MySejahtera Check-ins
For Hari Raya Puasa, visiting and open houses will be allowed, with no cap on the number of visitors to a household. Local authorities have advised for those visiting to self test before doing so.
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Photos by CNN Travel
Some relaxations include:
- No more PCR testing for eligible incoming travellers
- Mask wearing to be optional
- No more MySejahtera Check-ins
For Hari Raya Puasa, visiting and open houses will be allowed, with no cap on the number of visitors to a household. Local authorities have advised for those visiting to self test before doing so.
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Photos by CNN Travel
From today, Self-service buffets will be allowed to resume operation.
Eateries need to provide hand sanitiser (โฅ60% alcohol) or disposable gloves for their patrons.
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Photo by The Girl Blog
Eateries need to provide hand sanitiser (โฅ60% alcohol) or disposable gloves for their patrons.
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Photo by The Girl Blog
So much news i havenโt reported - sorry, had exams this week and a few private issues within my other roles at other groups. Iโll try to be back soon.
Anyway, i thought id pop in and share a few things:
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore will be hosting the 2029 SEA-Games, the 5th that Singapore will be hosting.
๐ต๐ญ The son of a dictator has won the election in a landslide victory in Philippines, with protests claiming voting fraud.
๐จ Fillipino artists also are facing discrimination after many commisions are being pulled out due to the current political situation.
๐ฅ ALSO: Uncovering 22 mysterious holes in the Sahara desert on Google Earth. One of my most well spent 30 minutes on a Vox video ๐!
Anyway, i thought id pop in and share a few things:
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore will be hosting the 2029 SEA-Games, the 5th that Singapore will be hosting.
๐ต๐ญ The son of a dictator has won the election in a landslide victory in Philippines, with protests claiming voting fraud.
๐จ Fillipino artists also are facing discrimination after many commisions are being pulled out due to the current political situation.
๐ฅ ALSO: Uncovering 22 mysterious holes in the Sahara desert on Google Earth. One of my most well spent 30 minutes on a Vox video ๐!
Monkeypox - what is it?
Monkeypox is a rare infection. The virus is a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox.
Experts say the chances of infection are generally low, and mostly occur in remote parts of Central and West Africa.
Infections typically lasts 2-4 weeks, and causes flu-like symptoms and a rash.
Where is monkeypox right now?
As of May 24
Cases Tally:
๐ช๐ธ Spain: 41
๐ต๐น Portugal: 23
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England: 20
๐จ๐ฆ Canada: 5
๐ฎ๐น Italy: 4
๐บ๐ธ United States: 2
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark: 1
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scotland: 1
Monkeypox has not been seen in Singapore since May 2019 - an imported case. MOH is following the situation closely.
How does the virus spread?
- Any one of the following ways:
Contact with body fluids or sores of an infected person
- Through broken skin, respiratory tract, or through the eyes, nose, or mouth
- Contact with infected animals
- Through virus-contaminated items
- Direct contact during sex. It has not previously been associated with sexual contact.
Unlike Covid-19, monkeypox isn't considered contagious before people develop symptoms.
Experts say the risk is generally low.
Studies suggest the number of people who will hypothetically contract the disease from an infected person are generally low, but higher among people with multiple sexual partners, especially some men who have sex with men.
Vaccines against smallpox also provide immunity against monkeypox.
Even if there is a large monkeypox outbreak would likely be easier to handle than the current pandemic.
Information: CDC dated July 2021, Vox May 2022
Monkeypox is a rare infection. The virus is a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox.
Experts say the chances of infection are generally low, and mostly occur in remote parts of Central and West Africa.
Infections typically lasts 2-4 weeks, and causes flu-like symptoms and a rash.
Where is monkeypox right now?
As of May 24
Cases Tally:
๐ช๐ธ Spain: 41
๐ต๐น Portugal: 23
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England: 20
๐จ๐ฆ Canada: 5
๐ฎ๐น Italy: 4
๐บ๐ธ United States: 2
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark: 1
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scotland: 1
Monkeypox has not been seen in Singapore since May 2019 - an imported case. MOH is following the situation closely.
How does the virus spread?
- Any one of the following ways:
Contact with body fluids or sores of an infected person
- Through broken skin, respiratory tract, or through the eyes, nose, or mouth
- Contact with infected animals
- Through virus-contaminated items
- Direct contact during sex. It has not previously been associated with sexual contact.
Unlike Covid-19, monkeypox isn't considered contagious before people develop symptoms.
Experts say the risk is generally low.
Studies suggest the number of people who will hypothetically contract the disease from an infected person are generally low, but higher among people with multiple sexual partners, especially some men who have sex with men.
Vaccines against smallpox also provide immunity against monkeypox.
Even if there is a large monkeypox outbreak would likely be easier to handle than the current pandemic.
Information: CDC dated July 2021, Vox May 2022
The Straits Times
No new monkeypox cases here, but doctors must be vigilant: MOH
MOH said that it will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more at straitstimes.com.
A school shooting has killed 19 students in Texas, the deadliest in 10 years, and the 3rd highest by death toll ever.
It took place just before noon at Robb Elementary School, where second through fourth graders, were preparing to start summer break this week. At least one teacher was among the adults killed, and several other children were wounded.
Texas is known for its high amount of pro-gun supporters in the state.
President Biden renewed the his parties push for tighter gun control laws in his latest speech.
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Media: NDTV
It took place just before noon at Robb Elementary School, where second through fourth graders, were preparing to start summer break this week. At least one teacher was among the adults killed, and several other children were wounded.
Texas is known for its high amount of pro-gun supporters in the state.
President Biden renewed the his parties push for tighter gun control laws in his latest speech.
Latest news on the shooting >
Media: NDTV
NDP 2022 will be held at the Marina Bay floating platform, with most of the seats to be filled.
NE shows for Primary 5 pupils will also return, as well as two ticketed previews. Details for the balloting of tickets will be released later.
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This year's National Day theme song is "Stronger Together!" performed by Taufik Batisah, who won the Singapore Idol competition.
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Photos by Straits Times and NDP 2022
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NE shows for Primary 5 pupils will also return, as well as two ticketed previews. Details for the balloting of tickets will be released later.
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This year's National Day theme song is "Stronger Together!" performed by Taufik Batisah, who won the Singapore Idol competition.
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Photos by Straits Times and NDP 2022
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A traveller from Barcelona bound for Australia that transited at Changi Airport on June 2, tested positive for monkeypox.
There is no significant risk of transmission. The traveller did not enter Singapore or interact with others in the community.
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Photo by CNA
There is no significant risk of transmission. The traveller did not enter Singapore or interact with others in the community.
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Photo by CNA
Balloting for NDP tickets has started, and members of the public can apply to get tickets for the 2 preview shows, or the 9th August Show.
All attendees must be fully vaccinated.
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Photo by Mothership
All attendees must be fully vaccinated.
Apply here >
Photo by Mothership
Minister Lawrence Wong will be promoted to Deputy Prime Minister from June 13, and will continue as Minister for Finance.
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Photo by MCI
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