Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Nov 10
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, Nov 10.
Up to 100 patrons allowed at clubs under S’pore nightlife pilot; karaoke joints open to groups of up to 5
Patrons must show proof of having taken a Covid-19 test in the last 24 hours before they can enter.
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Biden announces 13-member Covid-19 task force, urges Americans to wear masks as cases soar
“A mask is not a political statement,” said Mr Biden.
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Biden’s memorable visit to S’pore in 2013 included surprise stop at hawker centre
He drank $3 lime juice at the hawker centre and stopped to chat with diners.
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Republican Senator McConnell says Trump within his rights to probe US election ‘irregularities’
McConnell did not acknowledge Biden as president-elect or Harris as vice president-elect.
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Why Pfizer’s ultra-cold Covid-19 vaccine will not be at the local pharmacy any time soon
The vaccine needs to be kept at minus 70 deg C or below, posing logistical and storage challenges.
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TraceTogether check-in at venues is better, (cyber) safer
New system is more effective for contact tracing and provides better cyber hygiene.
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Covid-19 safe distancing measures at 10 markets eased in November
Shopper access is no longer controlled and interim fencing has been removed.
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Man sexually abused girlfriend’s two underage daughters, assaulted one during ‘blindfold game’
Both suffered in silence as they were violated by the man they had accepted as their father.
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Generation Grit: Losing his parents to cancer during Covid-19 pandemic, he finds purpose in music
In a span of five months, Luo Tianze lost both his parents to cancer.
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Suite Life: Chic hotels for under $100
Staycations in many Singapore hotels cost a pretty penny, but it is possible to get cheap and chic digs.
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