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Daily roundup: Mercedes-Maybach goes electric with the EQS 680 SUV — and other top stories today

Daily roundup: Mercedes-Maybach goes electric with the EQS 680 SUV — and other top stories today
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PUBLISHED ONNovember 05, 2024 9:21 AM

Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today.

1. Mercedes-Maybach goes electric with the EQS 680 SUV

Mercedes-Maybach has launched its first-ever electric model in Singapore with the introduction of the EQS 680 SUV... » READ MORE

2. Accidents involving elderly motorists: Should seniors be allowed to drive?

Kim Sagadeva, 75, driving is a vital part of her life.
PHOTO: The Straits Times

A number of accidents involving elderly drivers in recent months have sparked debate over whether seniors should continue to take the wheel... » READ MORE

3. 'Powered by sour plum juice, chilli crab and laksa': Dua Lipa hangs out at Katong before Singapore concert

Dua Lipa at 328 Katong Laksa and Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple.
PHOTO: Instagram/Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa is in Singapore ahead of her concert dates and trying what the city has to offer... » READ MORE

4. 'They come to steal my business every day': Local tissue seller claims foreigners are stealing sales at Bedok hawker centre

Elderly tissue vendors in Bedok Food Centre are suspected of being unlicensed, and accused of stealing business from other licensed tissue sellers.
PHOTO: Facebook/Lee Cheokcheng

Selling tissues may already be a taxing job to do, but things may have gotten even tougher for some of these vendors... » READ MORE

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