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Daily Cuts - How much is too much of a favour for a friend?

There lies a fine line between self-care and self-centredness, according to a Gen Z commentary author on TODAY Online. She notes that “while boundaries can be good for our mental health, we need to be careful that our boundaries do not block us from connecting with those we care about”. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman asked Dr Geraldine Tan, Director and Principal Registered Psychologist, The Therapy Room about striking the balance between doing a favour and going out of our way.

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Daily Cuts - Are times still turbulent for plane travel?

An Air Europa flight was forced to land in northeast Brazil en route to Montevideo in Uruguay from Madrid, Spain due to turbulence. How would increased events of turbulence and weather-related incidents on flights change the way we travel and insure ourselves? Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out more from Alvin Lie, independent aviation analyst.

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Daily Cuts - Developmental issues emerging from children born and raised during the pandemic

Teachers in the US are noticing developmental issues, such as academic delays, from the pandemic’s babies, toddlers and preschoolers as they enter formal schooling. Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman find out if experts have made similar observations of pandemic kids in Singapore. They speak with Dr Pamela Lim, Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist, MindChamps Allied Care.

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Daily Cuts - Do Biden’s stumbles and Supreme Court immunity really mean a Trump victory?

Former president Donald Trump is now partially shielded from prosecution following a ruling by the Supreme Court comprising a Republican supermajority — the cases against him will likely be delayed to January, or even dropped if he wins the November election. But does this, together with the incumbent’s stumbles during the presidential debate, equate to an outright Trump victory? Asia First's Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak with Professor Joseph Siracusa, political commentator & Dean of Global Futures, Curtin University.

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: How else can we help our elderly move around more easily

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Terence Ho, Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, about how else we can help our elderly move around easily, besides free shuttle bus services in our neighbourhoods.

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Daily Cuts - How to ensure healthier options in putting budget meals together

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Louis Yap, Senior Dietitian, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, about what we can do to ensure healthier options when putting budget meals together.

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