Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Dec 29, 2024

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Jeju Air plane crashes upon landing in South Korea, 179 on board presumed dead: Yonhap

A bird strike and adverse weather conditions were cited by authorities as likely causes of the crash.

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Live: All Jeju Air passengers, except 2 rescued, presumed dead, reports Yonhap

The youngest victim is a 3-year-old boy, say officials.

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Flash floods in Bukit Timah following afternoon deluge

PUB said there were flash floods at Dunearn Road and Bukit Timah Road, near King Albert Park.

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Seniors account for 78 of the 83 Covid-19 deaths in 2024; MOH urges them to get vaccinated

Seniors without Covid-19 booster shots have a higher risk of serious illness and death.

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Reflections for 2024, hopes for 2025: Yvonne Lim and celeb parents on lessons learnt, future plans

Five TV and radio personalities reflect on their parenting moments in 2024 and discuss upcoming plans.

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Concert review: JJ Lin delivers five songs never performed here as part of fresh set list

The show includes a new wardrobe, video segments, set list and stage design.

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Why young people are hiding gifts for strangers in China’s cities

The trend joins a global treasure hunting movement known as geocaching, where participants search for containers concealed outdoors using GPS-enabled devices.

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Travel insurance can be void if you put the wrong departure date

Single-trip travel insurance policies usually require you to include the entire trip from the date of departure from Singapore to the date of arrival. 

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Use current momentum to rejuvenate the Singapore bourse

The big question, at least as far as the local bourse is concerned, is whether the uptick since November can be sustained, says Ven Sreenivasan.

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A to Z of 2024: The biggest lifestyle moments of the year, from music and food to arts and travel

Bookstore and restaurant closures are among the 26 moments and trends that hit Singapore in 2024.

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