Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on Jan 14
Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, Jan 14.
Trump becomes first US president to be impeached twice
All 222 House Democrats and 10 Republicans voted to charge Trump with incitement of insurrection.
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Trump denounces political violence after being impeached
His message comes as violent demonstrations were anticipated across the United States this week.
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26 ill, including 5 in hospital, after eating food from Eng’s Heritage at Northpoint City
The restaurant had its licence suspended after customers suffered gastroenteritis symptoms.
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Pinkish-purple waters at Sentosa South Cove waterway after dead fish found near banks
Marine experts identified rabbitfish, moonyfish, batfish and leatherjacket fish among the dead fish.
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Worker from India found to have Covid-19 during routine testing, first dorm case in S’pore since Dec 15
The man stays at Seatown Dormitory in Tuas and started work in the construction sector on Jan 6.
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askST: Can WhatsApp and Facebook read my messages or listen in to my calls?
WhatsApp has clarified the changes to its terms and privacy policy.
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Questions abound in Malaysia on whether new Covid-19 lockdown came too late
Experts believe that an MCO of between six to 12 weeks will be needed to bring Covid-19 under control.
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New SafeEntry @ Sea platform to boost Covid-19 contact tracing efforts for maritime sector in Singapore
The platform will be introduced at piers, such as Marina South Pier and West Coast Pier.
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Record number of firms flagged on MAS Investor Alert List last year
There were 104 firms put on the list, up from 82 in 2019.
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Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar called off, celebrations will move online
It is the second year in a row that the annual event has been called off.
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