Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 14

Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, Nov 14.


Will Covid-19 create a 'lost generation' in Asia?

What is the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the young people of Singapore and Asia?

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Trump appears to acknowledge for first time that Biden could succeed him

He appears to acknowledge the possibility of a Biden administration, in first public remarks since election loss.

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Hospitals should have flexible designs to adapt to changing needs, says Gan Kim Yong

Changing demographics and disease patterns will require a changing model of care, he said.

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Biden solidifies US election victory over Trump, with 306 electoral votes to 232

Biden wins Georgia, while Trump claims victory in North Carolina.

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More than 130 US Secret Service agents struck by Covid-19: Media

Numerous agents had travelled to campaign rallies with Trump where many officials and most of the attendees went maskless.

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Family takes Covid-19 pandemic in its stride for Deepavali festivities

While some customs have been disrupted this year, the spirit of the festival remains unchanged, they said.

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Dazzling start to Orchard Road Christmas light-up amid Covid-19 pandemic

The festive lights will come on nightly from now until Jan 1 next year.

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Singaporean students disappointed after Australia scraps plans to allow foreign students back

Australia wants to give priorities to Australians stuck overseas to return as there are not enough quarantine facilities.

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NParks releasing over 280 gardening plots in 4 parks

The plots will be made available in Bedok Reservoir Park, Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, one-north Park and East Coast Park.

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3 delightful, nature-filled trails around MacRitchie Reservoir

Explore gorgeous flora and see interesting fauna with these three trails to suit people of all fitness levels.

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