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Sep 24, 2024

New Zealand scientists discover ghostly ‘spookfish’

SCIENTISTS in New Zealand said on Tuesday (Sep 24) they have discovered a new species of “ghost shark”, a type of fish that prowls the Pacific Ocean floor hunting prey more than a mile down.


Sep 24, 2024

Meta’s AI chatbot to start speaking in the voices of Judi Dench, John Cena, others: source

FACEBOOK owner Meta Platforms is planning to announce this week that it has secured deals with actors including Judi Dench, Kristen Bell and John Cena to give voice to its Meta AI chatbot, a source familiar with the company’s plans said on Monday (Sep 23).


Sep 23, 2024

Barclays signs multi-year deal to boost Women’s Super League

THE Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship have signed a multi-year title sponsorship deal with Barclays, worth more than £30 million (S$52.7 million) British media reports said, marking their most lucrative commercial agreement to date.


Sep 23, 2024

Diamond necklace valued at up to $2.8 million heads to auction

A RARE diamond necklace with possible links to former French queen consort Marie Antoinette is to be auctioned in November with a price estimate of up to US$2.8 million.


Sep 23, 2024

Musical chairs at the top as Paris Fashion Week starts

The nine-day marathon of 66 shows and other off-calendar events will feature the usual big hitters, amid speculation over some designers’ next stop


Sep 23, 2024

SpaceX plans to send five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Musk says

SPACEX plans to launch about five uncrewed Starship missions to Mars in two years, CEO Elon Musk said on Sunday (Sep 22).


Sep 22, 2024

Audiences summon ‘Beetlejuice’ to top of North American box office for third week

“BEETLEJUICE Beetlejuice,” the dark comedy about a ghoulish spirit summoned when his name is called three times, has landed its third week at the top of the North American box office, industry watchers said on Sunday.


Sep 22, 2024

Stones salvages point for Man City against 10-man Arsenal

JOHN Stones’ 98th-minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester City against 10-man Arsenal in a bad-tempered clash between the two favourites for the Premier League title on Sunday.


Sep 22, 2024

Verstappen says ‘silly’ swearing row could hasten F1 exit

WORLD champion Max Verstappen on Sunday described his punishment for swearing as “silly” and threatened the row could hasten his exit from Formula One.


Sep 22, 2024

McLaren’s Lando Norris wins 2024 Singapore Grand Prix

Verstappen takes second place, followed by Piastri