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Daily Cuts - “Differences in sex development” (DSD) – why it’s a big deal at the Olympics

The controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s rare sex development condition has sparked fierce debate over gender and has, more crucially, led to a wildfire of misinformation about her eligibility to compete as a woman. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, Mount Elizabeth-Novena Specialist Centre about DSD, how prevalent it is, and the advantages and disadvantages of having one foot on either side of this unique condition. 

Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Fashion designer Kavita Thulasidas on the business of family and finding peace in imperfection

Fashion designer Kavita Thulasidas took over her family business, Stylemart, at the age of 24 and for almost three decades has worked tireless to build it. As she reflects on her journey, she shares how she's grown and why she feels she's earned the right to prioritise her own needs in her current season of life.

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Daily Cuts - A Letter to Myself: Benjamin Kheng on building his garden, forgiveness, and the NDP2024 theme song

Benjamin Kheng, composer and singer of the NDP2024 theme song "Not Alone", reflects on his professional and personal journey of growth, and why one of the most valuable lessons he's learned along the way involves cultivating a "garden".

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Daily Cuts - How blue carbon initiatives can protect our marine ecosystem

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Siti Maryam Yaakub, Senior Director, International Blue Carbon Institute, about how blue carbon initiatives can help protect and restore our marine ecosystem.

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Daily Cuts - Why we could be seeing more violent behaviour from some teenagers

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Shem Yao, Manager, Digital Wellness, TOUCH Community Services, about why we could be seeing more violent behaviour from some teenagers here.

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Daily Cuts - World’s first peanut allergy treatment: Are we making the problem worse?

Australia is rolling out the world’s first treatment for peanut allergies in children. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman examine how it works, why peanut allergies are so prevalent in children today, and if there are other means to increase resilience against such allergens with Dr Tim Brettig, Medical Lead, ADAPT OIT Program and Senior Research Clinician, Murdoch Children's Research Institute

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