A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed and ignited a fire in Ohio earlier this week, and caused one of the worst environmental disasters in America.
Reporters have been arrested, many animals reported dead, while toxic fumes continue to spread around the area. Many are unhappy with the little to no response the government has given. Read More
The chemical spilled, vinyl chloride, is used to produce the more well known polyvinyl chloride, the polymer version, also known as PVC. Vinyl chloride is reported to have serious health effects.
Reporters have been arrested, many animals reported dead, while toxic fumes continue to spread around the area. Many are unhappy with the little to no response the government has given. Read More
The chemical spilled, vinyl chloride, is used to produce the more well known polyvinyl chloride, the polymer version, also known as PVC. Vinyl chloride is reported to have serious health effects.
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Explosions have been reported in several Ukrainian cities, shortly after Russian president Putin announced a ‘military operation’. Earlier, Russian troops landed in Ukrainian cities on the Black Sea and Ukraine said Moscow had launched a full-scale invasion.…
A year ago today, Russia launched a full scale invasion of Ukraine - triggering the largest war in Europe since World War 2.
Since then, tens of thousands people have died, cities destroyed, and millions have fled.
Here's some resources to help you get caught up with what is happening now:
🇨🇳 China has marked this anniversary with yet another call for peace - SCMP
🇺🇸 CNA Explores if US support can and will last
🇺🇦 Ukrainian President Zelensky also delivered his special anniversary speech
💬 Here are some of the millions of texts sent by Ukrainians, on that day, one year ago. NYTimes.
Since then, tens of thousands people have died, cities destroyed, and millions have fled.
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A Singapore Airlines flight en route to Cape Town was grounded at Johannesburg after a bomb threat.
All 73 passengers and crew disembarked safely.
According to Singapore Airlines, future flights have not been affected, adding that the bomb threat was not credible. Read More
All 73 passengers and crew disembarked safely.
According to Singapore Airlines, future flights have not been affected, adding that the bomb threat was not credible. Read More
The TikTok US Congress hearing happened earlier today. It was hostile, and over the five hours, US Congress members grilled Singaporean CEO Shou Zi Chew.
If things don't go well, TikTok could risk getting banned from the Untied States. Here are some pointers I pulled out from the hearing that you might wanna know too.
If things don't go well, TikTok could risk getting banned from the Untied States. Here are some pointers I pulled out from the hearing that you might wanna know too.
Chew didn't seem to convince the US lawmakers.
While the lawmakers were extremely hostile and even prevented him from speaking to him at some moments, his reasonings on data security didn't seem to be convincing to lawmakers. He did a very credible job otherwise, as noted by multiple media outlets.
The lawmakers might not know what they're talking about.
During the hearing, livestreams on the app called lawmakers "boomers", "embarrassing" and "out of touch". And you can't defend that when you see the questions they asked either.
Georgia representative Earl Cater asked how the app determines the age of a user, insinuating that it must be from biometric data. Chew explained that users provide their age when they sign up for an account. North Carolina representative Richard Hudson asked Chew if TikTok can "access the home Wi-Fi network". I don't think he understands how the internet works.
There were a few irregularities in the lawmakers accusations as noted by the Washington Post here.
There were lots of tense exchanges.
There were so many tense exchanges. There were many other times when he was cut off by lawmakers. Many commenters on videos on the internet noted that the lawmakers "were not listening at all". When Rep. August Pfluger asked Chew if there are any Chinese engineers working on Tiktok Chew did agree, but pointed out that many other companies have the same practice. He was promptly cut off and was told to rename his project. "Texas is not the appropriate name.”
The lawmakers didn’t really let him talk.
He was rarely allowed to elaborate, and was often talked over or dismissed when he did. “You have not given straightforward answers. We do not find you credible on these things,” said Republican Neal Dunn of Florida, who said TikTok would censor content on behalf of the Communist Party of China. Mr Chew replied: “Congressman, you have given me no time to answer your questions. I reject the characterisations.”
There wasn't any real evidence about the national security threats provided.
U.S. officials have offered no evidence that TikTok has forked over U.S. data to China, but lawmakers have cited concerns that the company could be compelled to do so because its parent company, ByteDance, is based in Beijing.
Chew avoided some points posed by lawmakers.
When asked several times if TikTok sells its data, Chew seemed to dodge the question. In one instance, he said the app doesn’t sell data to anyone. When responding to another question, he said “I believe we don’t sell data to data brokers.” He also dodged a question about the Chinese government persecuting the Uyghur population - simply making a point that it was "deeply concerning" Democratic lawmaker Tony Cardenas noted that he was a "good dancer with words".
At least, one thing that he did achieve was to unite Republicans and Democrats - for at least a day.
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While the lawmakers were extremely hostile and even prevented him from speaking to him at some moments, his reasonings on data security didn't seem to be convincing to lawmakers. He did a very credible job otherwise, as noted by multiple media outlets.
The lawmakers might not know what they're talking about.
During the hearing, livestreams on the app called lawmakers "boomers", "embarrassing" and "out of touch". And you can't defend that when you see the questions they asked either.
Georgia representative Earl Cater asked how the app determines the age of a user, insinuating that it must be from biometric data. Chew explained that users provide their age when they sign up for an account. North Carolina representative Richard Hudson asked Chew if TikTok can "access the home Wi-Fi network". I don't think he understands how the internet works.
There were a few irregularities in the lawmakers accusations as noted by the Washington Post here.
There were lots of tense exchanges.
There were so many tense exchanges. There were many other times when he was cut off by lawmakers. Many commenters on videos on the internet noted that the lawmakers "were not listening at all". When Rep. August Pfluger asked Chew if there are any Chinese engineers working on Tiktok Chew did agree, but pointed out that many other companies have the same practice. He was promptly cut off and was told to rename his project. "Texas is not the appropriate name.”
The lawmakers didn’t really let him talk.
He was rarely allowed to elaborate, and was often talked over or dismissed when he did. “You have not given straightforward answers. We do not find you credible on these things,” said Republican Neal Dunn of Florida, who said TikTok would censor content on behalf of the Communist Party of China. Mr Chew replied: “Congressman, you have given me no time to answer your questions. I reject the characterisations.”
There wasn't any real evidence about the national security threats provided.
U.S. officials have offered no evidence that TikTok has forked over U.S. data to China, but lawmakers have cited concerns that the company could be compelled to do so because its parent company, ByteDance, is based in Beijing.
Chew avoided some points posed by lawmakers.
When asked several times if TikTok sells its data, Chew seemed to dodge the question. In one instance, he said the app doesn’t sell data to anyone. When responding to another question, he said “I believe we don’t sell data to data brokers.” He also dodged a question about the Chinese government persecuting the Uyghur population - simply making a point that it was "deeply concerning" Democratic lawmaker Tony Cardenas noted that he was a "good dancer with words".
At least, one thing that he did achieve was to unite Republicans and Democrats - for at least a day.
Sources for this story
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29/03, 8.01pm: NEL service is delayed due to signalling fault at Sengkang NE16. Additional travel time of about 20 minutes may be expected. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
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its 32 march today btw
happy 32nd of march
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happy 32nd of march
32 march is my favourite day of the week frfr
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Google just released new .zip and .mov domains - and just opened a whole new backdoor for phishing and scams.
Earlier this week, Google started sales of .mov and .zip domains, similar to .com and .org. However, using a few potential workarounds, anyone can make a seemingly real but dangerous link for just a few dollars. Read More
Earlier this week, Google started sales of .mov and .zip domains, similar to .com and .org. However, using a few potential workarounds, anyone can make a seemingly real but dangerous link for just a few dollars. Read More
Heres a short wrap up of what Apple announced at its WWDC this year:
A new VR headset called Vision Pro, starting at S$4,720, releasing early next year.
- New Operating systems for the iPhone, iPad and Mac, with major improvements to
the Phone, Messaging and FaceTime Apps.
- Devices Supported for iOS 17 include the SE (2nd generation), XR and XS+.
- A new MacBook Air and a new Mac Studio and Mac Pro.
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A new VR headset called Vision Pro, starting at S$4,720, releasing early next year.
- New Operating systems for the iPhone, iPad and Mac, with major improvements to
the Phone, Messaging and FaceTime Apps.
- Devices Supported for iOS 17 include the SE (2nd generation), XR and XS+.
- A new MacBook Air and a new Mac Studio and Mac Pro.
More about Apple Vision Pro
More about everything else
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Expected to come in early July, stories have been one of the most highly requested app features.
Stories will come with privacy, a compact UI, flexibility, dual camera support and optional ephemerality and the option to repost them. Learn more about stories
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🌶️ Heres what happened in politics today:
The Workers Party is looking into a video that suggests an inappropriate exchange between MP Leon Perera and member Nicole Seah.
Both were seen holding hands intimately at a restaurant. They are both married. Watch & Read More
Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui have both resigned from parliament and the PAP. Read their letters here.
This comes after a video of Mr Tan Chuan-Jin muttered "f#cking populist" in response to a speech by WP MP Jamus Lim. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jessica Tan will take over Tan Chuan-Jin's role as Speaker until a new Speaker is nominated. Read More
PM Lee had later revealed that an 'inappropriate relationship' had formed and continued between Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui, despite being told to stop.
Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin is currently married. PM Lee mentioned that the relationship has been going on for 3 years. Learn More
The Workers Party is looking into a video that suggests an inappropriate exchange between MP Leon Perera and member Nicole Seah.
Both were seen holding hands intimately at a restaurant. They are both married. Watch & Read More
Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui have both resigned from parliament and the PAP. Read their letters here.
This comes after a video of Mr Tan Chuan-Jin muttered "f#cking populist" in response to a speech by WP MP Jamus Lim. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jessica Tan will take over Tan Chuan-Jin's role as Speaker until a new Speaker is nominated. Read More
PM Lee had later revealed that an 'inappropriate relationship' had formed and continued between Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and MP Cheng Li Hui, despite being told to stop.
Speaker Tan Chuan-Jin is currently married. PM Lee mentioned that the relationship has been going on for 3 years. Learn More