This week's top reads from The Straits Times, Dec 17

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Good evening! Catch up on some of the week's top reads.

At least 130 people lost over $180k to parcel delivery phishing scams in two weeks

The police advised the public not to click on URL links in unsolicited e-mails or text messages.

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Victims receive e-mails or text messages on parcels awaiting delivery, or on outstanding bills.

Interactive: What is your personal inflation rate?

How has inflation affected your expenses? Find out your "personal inflation rate" with our interactive calculator.

Who is Bernard Arnault, the world’s richest person?

Mr Bernard Arnault surpassed Twitter owner Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index on Tuesday.

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He made his foray into luxury goods in 1984 and bought a controlling stake in LVMH.

What’s wrong with being a childless married woman?

Singapore's Ministry of Social and Family Development designated 2022 the Year of SG Families.

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Starting a family requires sacrifice, endurance and a strong partnership. It also needs to tackle the feminist desire to “have it all”.

Rainy weather sees temperature drop to 24 deg C in some areas in S'pore

Many parts of the island saw thundery showers in the morning and afternoon on Wednesday.

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The wet conditions are due to the prevailing north-east monsoon.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Singapore

A look at the best Yuletide sights across the island, from twinkling lights to magical “snowfall”.

World Cup: Got the munchies while watching matches? Fix that with these 8 snacks

(Clockwise from top left) Tamarind House Crispy Banana, Mr Filbert's Really Interesting Snacks, Nongshim Chicken Leg Snack, and Oyatsu The Ramen Snack.

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The World Cup comes but once every four years, so buy these primo snacks for the last two matches.

Five things we learnt from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Netflix series

The docuseries about Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle presents an intimate portrait of the couple’s courtship and time in the royal family.

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The episodes paint an intimate portrait of the couple’s courtship and time in the royal family.