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Contractions didn't stop pregnant Swiftie from enjoying concert

Ms Natalie Wong, 29, endured three hours of contractions through pop star Taylor Swift's concert before giving birth to a baby girl on March 5, 2024.

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Not missing a beat, MPs reference Taylor Swift in Parliament

Wrapping up Parliament's nine-day debate on the different ministries' projected budgeting needs for the upcoming financial year, Leader of the House Indranee Rajah managed to work three Taylor Swift song titles into her oratory. On Thursday (March 7), she praised the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) for its role in bringing the American singer to Singapore. "For the record, this year, MCCY was 'The 1' to win the prize — and as we know 'All Too Well' now, they rose to the occasion with 'Style'."

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Budget 2024: Adjustments to the CPF system

From 2025, the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Special Account of those aged 55 and above will be automatically closed and the monies —  up to the Full Retirement Sum — will be transferred to their Retirement Account, with the balance going into the Ordinary Account. Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced these changes on Friday (Feb 16) during the delivery of the budget statement.

Why are these youths seeking out dragonflies?

Ms Tay Jing Xuan, 22, and Mr Lumin Ong, 21, are volunteers for the National Parks Board's Dragonfly Watch initiative. Find out why they chose to scour parks, gardens and nature reserves to observe and photograph these insects. Read more here. Video: Lim Li Ting/TODAY

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