Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Aug 24, 2026

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More rape, molestation cases in first half of 2026

There were 762 molestation and 261 rape cases reported in the first half of 2026.

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Will $70k in support, more childcare leave get S’poreans to have kids?

Whether this will move the needle on S’pore’s Total Fertility Rate remains to be seen.

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S’pore’s core inflation rises to 2% in July as electricity prices rise sharply

This was up from 1.6 per cent in June.

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NEA closely monitoring air quality as PSI nears unhealthy range in central S’pore

There could be occasional periods of haze affecting S’pore, said NEA.

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Haze triggers surge of asthma cases in Malaysia

Upper respiratory tract infection cases also increased.

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Faishal Ibrahim in discussions to return to academia: NUS

He resigned from political office and as an MP on July 20 over a “lapse of judgment”.

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askST Jobs: Can you claim time off in lieu if you had to work while on annual leave?

Working during annual leave may warrant time off in lieu, but why the extra work was needed also matters.

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AI has made us more productive. Why do we still feel so busy?

Workplaces must decide how to make the best use of the time that has been saved.

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17 weeks’ jail for helper who got drunk, assaulted elderly woman under her care

The 80-year-old victim suffered wounds on her left arm and leg and a bruise on her scalp.

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Does your hotel room exist? What to do when AI makes it hard to trust photos

Some hotels are avoiding AI use in marketing materials. It could be a competitive advantage in future.

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