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Daily Cuts - Monday Reset: How much insurance is too much?

More Singaporeans are buying insurance for savings and protection and getting better coverage. A report by the Life Insurance Association shows new sales of single and annual premium policies jumped 30 percent on-year in the first half of 2024. While getting insurance coverage is important to help us defray costs, Hairianto Diman finds out if we are buying too many insurance policies that may actually be unnecessary with Timothy Ho, Managing Editor, Dollars And Sense

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Daily Cuts - #TalkBack: Are you afraid of your robot vacuums catching fire?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Kelvyn Ong, Fire Safety Specialist and Managing Director, King Fire, about whether we should leave our robot vacuums on all day.

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Daily Cuts - How effective would a temporary ban be in mitigating deepfake risks?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Ian Lim, Regional Chief Security Officer for Asia Pacific, Palo Alto Networks, about the effectiveness of a temporary ban in mitigating the risks of deepfakes.

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Daily Cuts - Crocodile sighting near Yishun Dam: What's next?

Singapore Today's Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Kannan Raja, President, Herpetological Society of Singapore, about the crocodile that was recently sighted near the Yishun Dam, and what could happen to it upon being caught.

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Daily Cuts - Zoolympix: Where Sports Meets Nature

Melanie Oliveiro finds out more about where parents can bring their children to experience Zoolympix, a signature event held at the Singapore Zoo and River Wonders, where the spirit of sports meets the wild wonders of nature.  Ongoing until 25th August 2024, listeners can find out how the young and young at heart can engage in fun and interactive activities for example: activities inspired by the impressive weightlifting abilities of elephants. Apart from accessing the Zoolympix Challenge Booklet, families can also visit The Champions Village offering fringe activities like hands-on crafting a Zoolympix torch.

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Daily Cuts - 'The Invisible Pangolin': A Must-See for Kids

Melanie Oliveiro speaks with the director and playwright of the play ‘The Invisible Pangolin’. This hour-long children’s production – staged at Gateway Theatre - follows the story of Penny the Sunda Pangolin, as she navigates her anxiety in school and her fear of being seen by others. Through witnessing her trials and triumphs, the audience can expect to walk away with insights into the value of friendship, the importance of being inclusive, the art of saying “no” in an uncomfortable situation.

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