Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on July 3, 2025

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$500 in Child LifeSG credits, Edusave, Post-Sec Education Account top-ups to be disbursed in July

These are part of the suite of household support measures announced at Budget 2025.

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PAP questions Pritam’s interview with Malaysian podcast, says politics should stop at water’s edge

Domestic affairs should be debated and decided by Singaporeans in Singapore, the ruling party said.

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Man to be charged after he allegedly damaged PAP campaign materials on GE2025 Polling Day

The man appeared to be intoxicated during the incident.

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Liverpool’s Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash in Spain

The 28-year-old had just got married barely two weeks ago.

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$1.46b nickel-trading scam: Ng Yu Zhi’s bid for bail midway through trial denied by High Court

The judge said there is a risk that Ng will flee Singapore if he is released on bail.

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17-year-old youth charged with trespassing on MRT tracks; to be remanded at IMH

He allegedly climbed a scaffolding along Upper Changi Road to access the train tracks during operational hours.

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Car services company admits to posting AI-generated reviews on Sgcarmart

Customers’ names, vehicle registration numbers and vehicle photographs were used without their consent.

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A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend

In all probability the Nankai quake won’t happen on July 5 but it will happen some time, says the writer.

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Is using Gen AI for schoolwork and tests cheating?

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With Gen AI creeping into everyday life, and gaining popularity among students, how should schools, educators and students adapt accordingly?

When is it wrong or right to turn to artificial intelligence for help with your studies?

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Scoot launches flights to Da Nang, Kota Bharu and Nha Trang; boosts frequency to other destinations

Scoot is also expected to launch flights to Okinawa in Japan and Medan and Labuan Bajo in Indonesia.

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