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Go plushie flower-picking at Cj Hendry’s free Gardens by the Bay pop-up from June 10 to 14

Over 6,000 people from north-west district join fitness festival to keep active

Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam greeting participants during the brisk walk at the annual Healthy Living Festival @ North West on June 7.
Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam greeting participants during the brisk walk at the annual Healthy Living Festival @ North West on June 7.

Boys and girls show different depressive symptoms tied to early brain development: A*STAR-led study

The finding suggests that researchers may need to examine mental vulnerabilities earlier in childhood.
The finding suggests that researchers may need to examine mental vulnerabilities earlier in childhood.

Laurence Lien among Time’s 100 most influential people in philanthropy; only Singaporean on list

Laurence Lien, 55, is the only Singaporean to make the 2026 list that was released in its May 25 issue.
Laurence Lien, 55, is the only Singaporean to make the 2026 list that was released in its May 25 issue.

More youth caring for siblings with special needs as support programme doubles in size

Sawako Evelyne Maury (left) is a caregiver to her elder sister Ayano Justine Maury (right), who has autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay.
Sawako Evelyne Maury (left) is a caregiver to her elder sister Ayano Justine Maury (right), who has autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay.

Who steps in when parents suddenly fall ill? Discuss caregiving plans early, say experts

Conversations about caregiving can be sensitive and fraught with tension.
Conversations about caregiving can be sensitive and fraught with tension.

NTU student who cared for late dad with dementia halts studies to look after mum with brain tumour

Caregiving is not a burden forced upon him, but a conscious choice, said Samuel Chew, holding his mother with one hand and his late father's photo in another.
Caregiving is not a burden forced upon him, but a conscious choice, said Samuel Chew, holding his mother with one hand and his late father's photo in another.

Up to 100 vending machines dispensing $3 meals to be rolled out in North West District

The vending machines, which operate 24 hours daily, will ensure residents have easy access to affordable and healthy food options.
The vending machines, which operate 24 hours daily, will ensure residents have easy access to affordable and healthy food options.

Adaptive switches, rewired circuits allow children with special needs to play with toys like others

70 modified toys were presented to children aged seven to 18 from Rainbow Centre on May 29.
70 modified toys were presented to children aged seven to 18 from Rainbow Centre on May 29.

Pertapis’ live korban benefits 500 lower-income families

Korban is the Muslim ritual of sacrificing livestock as an act of worship and is observed during Hari Raya Haji.
Korban is the Muslim ritual of sacrificing livestock as an act of worship and is observed during Hari Raya Haji.

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