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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 25, 2025

Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an image released by the Department of Justice on Dec 19.
Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an image released by the Department of Justice on Dec 19.

Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dies at 78

FILE PHOTO: Masashi Ozaki chips onto 3rd green during US Open golf Championship.  June 15, 1989 REUTERS/Mike Blake 90045089  BALL FULL LENGTH GOLF JAPAN MAN NY ROCHESTER US OPEN; Ozaki, Masashi  Masashi Ozaki  DISCLAIMER: The image is presented in its original, uncropped, and untoned state. Due to the age and historical nature of the image, we recommend verifying all associated metadata, which was transferred from the index stored by the Bettmann Archives, and may be truncated./File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Masashi Ozaki chips onto 3rd green during US Open golf Championship.  June 15, 1989 REUTERS/Mike Blake 90045089  BALL FULL LENGTH GOLF JAPAN MAN NY ROCHESTER US OPEN; Ozaki, Masashi  Masashi Ozaki  DISCLAIMER: The image is presented in its original, uncropped, and untoned state. Due to the age and historical nature of the image, we recommend verifying all associated metadata, which was transferred from the index stored by the Bettmann Archives, and may be truncated./File Photo

Stokes concerned for England player welfare amid media scrutiny

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England's Ben Stokes during a press conference after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Third Test - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia - December 21, 2025 England's Ben Stokes during a press conference after the match REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/File Photo

Brazil's Bolsonaro to undergo hernia surgery on Thursday

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro leaves the hospital where he went to undergo a skin surgery procedure, authorized by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, leaving the house arrest after being convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia, Brazil, September 14, 2025. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro leaves the hospital where he went to undergo a skin surgery procedure, authorized by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, leaving the house arrest after being convicted by a Supreme Court majority of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, in Brasilia, Brazil, September 14, 2025. REUTERS/Mateus Bonomi

‘Has Kuaishou gone mad?’: Cyberattack floods Chinese video platform with explicit content

FILE PHOTO: The logo of online video service operator Kuaishou Technology is seen at the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, also known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai, China July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The logo of online video service operator Kuaishou Technology is seen at the China Digital Entertainment Expo and Conference, also known as ChinaJoy, in Shanghai, China July 30, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

Meta’s Threads to launch podcast previews that play directly in user feeds

The move is part of a broader bid to encourage podcasters and their fans to spend more time on Threads, according to a source.
The move is part of a broader bid to encourage podcasters and their fans to spend more time on Threads, according to a source.

AI resurrections of dead celebrities amuse and rankle

Hyper-realistic AI videos of dead celebrities have rapidly spread online, prompting debate over the control of deceased people’s likenesses.
Hyper-realistic AI videos of dead celebrities have rapidly spread online, prompting debate over the control of deceased people’s likenesses.

Commentary

Should Singapore follow Australia and ban social media for under-16s?

Some parents want the usage of smartphones and social media among teens restricted even further.
Some parents want the usage of smartphones and social media among teens restricted even further.

Swiss Interior Minister open to social media ban for children

Swiss interior minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider said social media platforms must take responsibility for content that young people consume.
Swiss interior minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider said social media platforms must take responsibility for content that young people consume.

Life Awards 2025

The Best Side-Turned-Main Hustle Award goes to live selling

Homemaker Emily Tan conducts daily morning live streams, before going about her mum duties.
Homemaker Emily Tan conducts daily morning live streams, before going about her mum duties.

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