Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on May 25, 2025

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World’s ultra-rich among those setting up foundations in S’pore for charity work

On May 5, it was announced that the Gates Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropic foundations, will set up an office here.

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Indonesian gold tycoon’s new foundation in S'pore gives underserved causes a boost

In February, the foundation committed $1 million to the Community Chest to support various causes.

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Young forest in Bukit Batok to be cleared for housing; study proposes retaining some vegetation

A retained area could be a “stepping stone” for wildlife moving from Singapore’s western forests to the central nature reserves.

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S'pore must never allow divisive rhetoric to erode mutual respect and unity: Faishal Ibrahim

A Facebook page had said former president Halimah Yacob is “complicit” in a few humanitarian disasters.

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One challenge after another, but ITE student still finds ways to shine

This feature on Ms Azaleagrace Teo is the first in a new monthly ST series, which tells the stories of youth who are making waves in school and beyond.

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Unspoken words, unsteady gait: Living with a rare brain disorder that affects mostly girls

Four-year-old Abby suffers regression in development due to Rett syndrome.

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Dealmaker in blue: Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly’s 100-plus ventures span Dodgers to Golden Globes

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Todd Boehly is the co-founder and CEO of Eldridge Industries, an $80 billion holdings company that has stakes in the likes of famous sports & entertainment names like the Golden Globes, A24, Chelsea F.C. and the LA Dodgers.

The self-made American billionaire investor loves competition and believes it gets the best out of businesses, sports and people, he tells Sumiko Tan.

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How a woman moved $1.2m to relatives to hide cash from ex-spouse

The amount was returned to the matrimonial pool because she could not prove she was repaying loans.

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TV chef Martin Yan’s secret to good health? Drink soup every day

The Guangzhou-born chef, who has hosted Yan Can Cook on American public television since 1982, was in town recently to speak to healthcare professionals.

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Woodlands Checkpoint accident: Car, bus collided before contra-flow safety barriers put in place

ICA will undertake a full review of safety measures before restarting contra-flow operations.

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