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Daily Cuts - Beyoncé and her legacy set to be the subject of a new university course

Pop superstar Beyoncé and her expansive cultural legacy will be the subject of a new course at Yale University in 2025. The class will focus on how the multi-hyphenated artist has generated awareness and engagement in social and political ideologies. She is not the first performer to be the subject of a college-level course, with the recent one being Taylor Swift. Hairianto Diman and Susan Ng speak to Jem Aswad, Executive Music Editor, Variety, to find out if the study of entertainment icons as a subject of academia is an emerging trend.

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Daily Cuts - SIXiDES - a Made in SG home renovation & interior design platform

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Astley Ng, founder of SIXiDES, a tech platform that aims to transform the renovation and interior design industry. Ng will discuss how he champions an empathetic approach to interior design by – for example – enabling would-be clients to upload photos of their living spaces and set their budget. He’ll also recall how he worked with a visually impaired client, and how he’s guiding the next generation of interior designers using YouTube.

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Daily Cuts - Secrets of Machu Picchu

Step into the wonders of Machu Picchu with Melanie Oliveiro and Steph Wetherell, co-founder of Alchemist Travel. Uncover the best ways to explore Peru’s iconic ruins—by train or hike— and hear fascinating tips on hidden gems nearby! Also, discover how new rules are shaping the way we preserve and experience this historic treasure.

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Why haven't you made the switch to e-hong baos?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, about getting more Singaporeans to switch to e-hong baos.

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Daily Cuts - Someone's stalking you... What to do?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Yamuna Bala, Associate Director, Tembusu Law, about what you should do if you get stalked, and if it is too much trouble to get help.

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Daily Cuts - Are we a Uri-Nation?

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Angela Lim speak with Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology, about what could lead some people to commit public urination in Singapore.

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