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Parents, stop complaining about your children. Do it for the future of Singapore

Complaining is actually an inevitable, natural manifestation of being a parent.

Apocalypse Now? Preparing for the end of the world in 5 easy steps

There is no point fretting about the end of humanity since there is not a lot anyone can do about whether or when it happens, says the writer.

Singapore food is good, but why isn’t it better? Here are four theories

Our relationship with food can often seems like a bundle of contradictions.

In a year of nostalgia, celebrating the past should not overshadow living in the present

Be wary of the nostalgia that tells us there is a simple answer and easily identifiable villain for everything we don’t like, says the writer.

Will the US really welcome the world? What Trump 2.0 could mean for World Cup 2026

US President Donald Trump being shown the new Fifa Club World Cup trophy and official ball on March 7 by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, with US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem looking on.

Why does LinkedIn feel like it is full of insufferable people?

LinkedIn is also one of the few platforms where people use their real names and identities in their accounts.

So why do we eat pineapple tarts only during Chinese New Year?

The unwritten rule for pineapple tarts and associated goodies is that they can only be eaten around the festive period.

Should we still be lying to our children about Santa Claus?

The writer enjoys perpetuating the myth of Santa. It makes him feel part of a giant global movement, united in the act of lying to children.

How US election day unfolded

Trump v Harris: Don’t expect to know the winner on election night, but here’s what to look out for

Most pundits agree that the 2024 result might take even longer than the four days it took to project Mr Joe Biden the winner in 2020.

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