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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 - Shutting down Singapore’s 3G network – how will you be affected?

Singapore is shutting down its 3G network islandwide, as it becomes obsolete in today’s context of high-speed 5G. But some devices are still reliant on 3G to be operable. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out which 3G devices you might be holding onto and what you can do to stay connected with Sam Fenwick, Principal Analyst, Opensignal

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Daily Cuts - Fresh violence erupts in Ukraine as Russia’s allies call for peace

China, India and Hungary have urged a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, as Kyiv is reeling from a missile hit on a children’s hospital. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman take a closer look at the latest in the conflict and determine if an end to the war is really plausible. On Asia First, they speak with Klaus Larres, Professor of History and International Affairs at UNC-Chapel Hill. He’s also Fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Why Singaporeans seem to like staying in mixed-use developments?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Eugene Lim, Key Executive Officer, ERA Singapore, about why Singaporeans seem to like staying in mixed-use developments.

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Daily Cuts - Are Singaporeans ready for dishes with insects at local restaurants?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Francis Ng, CEO, House of Seafood, about the challenges in serving Singaporeans dishes with insects at local restaurants.

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Daily Cuts - Is it safe resuming beach activities at areas affected by the Pasir Panjang Terminal oil spill?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Dr Steve Yang, Consultant Respiratory Physician, The Respiratory Practice, about the health risks of resuming beach activities at areas affected by the Pasir Panjang Terminal oil spill.

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