Evening Update: Today’s headlines from The Straits Times on Nov 7, 2025

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Up to $600 Assurance Package cash for about 3 million S’poreans in Dec

Those who link their NRIC to PayNow by Nov 23 will receive their payments the earliest, by Dec 5.

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Two taken to hospital, 50 evacuated after fire in Yishun flat

It was the second incident in the area in two days.

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Hundreds of flights cut at major US airports amid govt shutdown

Airlines to implement up to a 10 per cent reduction in flights for 40 high-traffic areas in country.

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Beyond Social Services to close Bukit Merah pre-school by end-2025

BSS said the pre-school will wind down due to declining enrolment.

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‘Are you single, old man?’: AI scams on the rise

Online fraud is more convincing than ever. Can you tell AI from the real thing?

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Can AI help us understand ‘skibidi toilet’?

Gen Alpha’s language seems designed to confuse both parents and machines – and for now, it’s winning.

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57 names proposed for Nominated MP roles

The figure is the second-highest since the scheme was introduced in 1990.

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Telok Blangah hit-and-run accident: Man handed 7 charges for multiple traffic offences

He was driving despite being disqualified from holding a licence.

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What to do if you are caught in the middle of a chain collision

Make sure to inform the insurer within 24 hours or by the next working day.

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$12.2m Toto jackpot: How did multiple winners split one bet? iToto explained

Here’s a breakdown of the Toto system and how it works.

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