Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 29, 2024

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Baltimore disaster: The city that lost a bridge looks uncertainly to its future

The iconic 47-year-old bridge was more than just a crucial transport node for its residents.

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At least 104 victims lose $63k to social media scams offering discounted goods in 2024

Victims were directed to fraudulent websites and duped into revealing personal details such as their bank card's.

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ST Explains: Does UV radiation affect heat stress?

In March, there have been 22 days of the UV index reaching extreme levels.

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Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Prosecutors have called FTX’s 2022 collapse one of the biggest financial frauds in US history.

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SP Group offers extra 6 months’ warranty for Tengah’s cooling system after leak complaints

The chilled water usage rate for the system will be reduced "to bring added value and cost efficiencies", SP said.

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MAS likely to keep Sing$ policy stance tight even as major central banks flag possible rate cuts

Risks remain, with February's inflation data showing a bigger-than-expected uptick.

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Malaysia’s controversial citizenship Bill deferred to rally more support from MPs

Bill's vote postponed to June as govt seeks more consultations, including with ruling party MPs.

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Jail for Taylor Swift concert cheat who claimed he was a fan but did not know any of her songs

Yang Chenguang, a 29-year-old Chinese national, was sentenced to 3 months' jail.

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Rewilding life in your fifties: A gentle guide

Life is a journey into the unknown. Being open to small changes rekindles that sense of adventure, says the writer.

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Rediscovering my ninja way with Naruto: The Gallery

For fans, the exhibition at USS is a blast from the past, evoking memories of a simpler time.

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