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Daily Cuts - Why lung cancer in non-smokers is on the rise

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Smoking and second-hand smoke are often thought to be the main cause of lung cancer – but what about non-smokers who develop the illness? A Singapore study has found that cooking oil fumes from intense stir-frying and deep-frying can also increase the risk of those who don’t smoke. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman discuss the reality and trends with a medical expert, Dr Donald Poon, Medical Oncologist, Dr D.Y.H. Poon & Associates Medical Oncology Clinic. 

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Daily Cuts - US election: How early voting works and why it matters

Early voting for the next American president taking place in the U.S with some states reporting record turnouts, two weeks out from the election. Andrea Heng speaks to Miles Coleman, Associate Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball, University of Virginia Center for Politics, to check out the states conducting these early elections, why they matter and what could change between now and November 5th. 

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Daily Cuts - Reducing the likelihood of oil spills around Singapore

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Associate Professor Federico Lauro from the Asian School of the Environment about what could be done to reduce the likelihood of oil spill-related incidents around Singapore. 

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Daily Cuts - Rejuvenating Tanjong Katong Complex

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Dr Maliki Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Chairman of the Geylang Serai Cultural Belt Steering Committee, about efforts being taken to rejuvenate Tanjong Katong Complex.

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Daily Cuts - Why the need for a group size rule to cycle on roads in Singapore

Singapore Today's Daniel Martin and Hui Wong speak with Steven Lim, Panel Member, Active Mobility Advisory Panel and President of Safe Cycling Task Force, about the need for a group size rule to cycle on roads in Singapore.

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Daily Cuts - At one with nature with the Singapore Writers Festival 2024

In ‘Culture Club’ Melanie Oliveiro chats with Yong Shu Hoong, Festival Director of the Singapore Writers Festival (SWF) and Cheyenne Phillips, local arts practitioner and SWF 2024 panelist. The pair reveal what's in store for this year's SWF. Yong talks about the theme ‘In Our Nature’ and what new features have been added to the annual festival. He also shares the names of well-known authors and presenters gracing SWF 2024. Phillips discusses her role as an SWF panelist taking part in ‘Land x People’, a panel discussion exploring how climate dischange impacts indigenous communities and marginalised groups.

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