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True Or Not
Quickcheck: Does chewing gum help you stay awake?
FEELING drowsy during long hours of work or study sessions and in need of a quick pick-me-up?
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Football
Soccer-Brazil held 1-1 by Venezuela, Vinicius misses penalty
(Reuters) - Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.
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Technology
US FTC plans to investigate Microsoft's cloud business
(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is preparing to launch an investigation into anti-competitive practices at Microsoft's cloud computing business, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.
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Technology
Hate speech watchdog CCDH to quit Musk's X ahead of terms change
(Reuters) -The Center for Countering Digital Hate said on Thursday it would leave Elon Musk-owned social media site X, citing concerns that upcoming changes to the platform's terms of service could hinder the nonprofit's ability to prevail in court battles.
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Technology
TikTok launches AI-powered video platform to advertisers globally
(Reuters) - ByteDance-owned TikTok on Thursday announced the global availability of its generative AI video creation platform, Symphony Creative Studios, to all advertisers, as the short-video app looks to boost its ad business.
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World
New York reintroduces Manhattan congestion pricing plan
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- New York State Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday reintroduced a plan to impose congestion fees on vehicles which enter the central business district (CBD) of New York City starting from early January 2025.
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Technology
Google brings AI voice assistant Gemini Live to iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet's Google on Thursday released a smartphone app for its artificial intelligence chatbot on Apple's App Store that introduced the latest generation of its voice assistant to the popular mobile operating system.
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Nation
MKI declares GISB teachings as deviant
PUTRAJAYA: The Muzakarah Committee of the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Malaysia (MKI) declared that the teachings, beliefs, and ideology of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISB) are deviant and stray from Islamic teachings.
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Metro News
Roadmap to smooth driving in Johor
A STANDARD operating procedure (SOP) for road maintenance and repair works is being drafted as part of efforts to address traffic congestion in Johor.
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Metro News
MPAJ announces ‘elite’ Ramadan bazaars with higher fees
THOSE wanting to trade at popular Ramadan bazaars in Ampang Jaya next year will need to pay extra.
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Sabah & Sarawak
Sibu music festival promises to unite Borneo’s community
THE newly established Sungai Rajang Music Festival (RRMF) is set to provide a platform to showcase local talents, with the goal of making Sibu a centre for artistic expression.
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Nation
Director nabbed in RM1.1mil fraud probe
PETALING JAYA: Another company director has been detained by graft busters for allegedly submitting false information in applications for foreign workers
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Metro News
Stunning natural wonder
NINH Binh is one of Vietnam’s most striking destinations for ecotourism.
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Nation
‘Study now, pay later’ pioneer bags award
KUALA LUMPUR: The man who pioneered a concept that enabled many students to undergo skills training without upfront payment has been accorded the Tokoh Mahir (Skilled Person) 2024 Award.Malaysian Skills Foundation president Datuk P. Sri Ganes was recognised for his efforts to empower TVET (technical and vocational education and training).
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Nation
Student turns X into X-rated platform
KUALA LUMPUR: In a bid to earn extra cash, a student of a public higher education institution allegedly turned to selling explicit content of himself engaging in sexual activities on social media platform X.
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Nation
Retired TUDM officer fined RM150,000 for bribery
KUALA LUMPUR: A Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) retiree has been ordered to pay RM150,000 by the Sessions Court after he pleaded guilty to graft involving a RM100,000 payment for a house construction.
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Nation
Ministry increases personnel and checks to combat abuse at UPNM
KUALA LUMPUR: Frequent physical inspections on cadets will be conducted, and more trainers will be stationed at Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia’s (UPNM) Military Training Academy (ALK) to prevent abuse, such as those reported at the university recently.
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Metro News
Most Puchong landslide victims yet to return home
Taman Wawasan residents still worried about long-term safety of site
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Sabah & Sarawak
Crucial to verify whistleblower claims against GRS leaders first, says one analyst
KOTA KINABALU: As the storm over the mining and prospecting licence issuance bribery scandal lingers, the big question here is if Sabah will head for early polls.
