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How to learn to let go when you are ‘let go’

Layoffs.fyi estimated that more than 700 firms in the sector have laid off over 200,000 workers worldwide in 2023 alone.
Layoffs.fyi estimated that more than 700 firms in the sector have laid off over 200,000 workers worldwide in 2023 alone.

Let’s have another circuit breaker to form an equal partnership with AI

According to the writer, we should remain open to experiences or content we enjoy beyond what AI conveniently recommends.
According to the writer, we should remain open to experiences or content we enjoy beyond what AI conveniently recommends.

Fast fashion is not going away any time soon, so here’s how we change it

Shein, which now accounts for half of all US fast-fashion sales, has even caught Washington’s attention.
Shein, which now accounts for half of all US fast-fashion sales, has even caught Washington’s attention.

True beauty has no place for body-shaming ads

Today, we are exposed to many trends that dictate what ideal beauty features are, making many women feel uncomfortable in their own skins, says the writer.
Today, we are exposed to many trends that dictate what ideal beauty features are, making many women feel uncomfortable in their own skins, says the writer.

Letter to my 15-year-old self: It’s okay not to be cool

The cruelty of high school is not news.
The cruelty of high school is not news.

When wildlife gets too close for comfort

A pedestrian being "attacked" by a crow near block 110 Bishan street 12 on Feb 15, 2023.
A pedestrian being "attacked" by a crow near block 110 Bishan street 12 on Feb 15, 2023.

Turning the page and rekindling my love for books

My love for books may have started with my parents encouraging me to pick up the reading habit as a child.
My love for books may have started with my parents encouraging me to pick up the reading habit as a child.

How I went from struggling with Mandarin to finding it cool

The Chinese language is best learnt through heartfelt experiences, and not in service of lofty, daunting ideals of cultural preservation.
The Chinese language is best learnt through heartfelt experiences, and not in service of lofty, daunting ideals of cultural preservation.

The importance of ageing gracefully, and with dignity

ST20230112_202320864817/pixgeneric/Ryan Chiong Commuters await the train at the Yew Tee MRT Station as the evening light falls upon them. Can be used for articles about MRT, Yew Tee, elderly, ageing population, evening, public transport.
ST20230112_202320864817/pixgeneric/Ryan Chiong Commuters await the train at the Yew Tee MRT Station as the evening light falls upon them. Can be used for articles about MRT, Yew Tee, elderly, ageing population, evening, public transport.

Japan’s society is on the brink as birth rate falls. Is Singapore in trouble too?

In 2000, Singapore had 46,997 live births; that figure dropped to 38,672 last year.
In 2000, Singapore had 46,997 live births; that figure dropped to 38,672 last year.

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