TODAY

Voices: Being a first-time PSLE mum has made me rethink what success really means For first-time PSLE parent Kelly Ang, exam prep has become an unexpected lesson in finding healthy ways to manage stress for her and her son. Here's how she's learning to slow down and enjoy life, even when it seems impossible. 🏫https://tdy.sg/45PjGyR @todayonlinesg

Mental Health Matters: Virtual relationships can offer comfort, but watch that they don't steal your time from real-life connections In otome games, players' unresolved emotions can transfer onto the characters, so someone grieving a lost relationship may seek storylines of being "rescued" and unconditionally loved, playing out the healing they crave in real life. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨🤖https://tdy.sg/4m0518C @todayonlinesg

In Pixels: How this young 'neighbourhood celebrity' in Marine Parade is turning power washing into street art "I just want to make Singapore a little bit more fun," Mr Marcus Pang said of the "reverse graffiti" street art he does with a power washer. 👨🏻‍🎨 https://tdy.sg/480I9T8 @todayonlinesg

Up Close: After 46 years, Singapore Airlines steward bids farewell to life at 41,000 ft Mr Ng Yak Keng was hired to be a cabin crew member with Singapore Airlines when he was 21 years old and he had kept that job all the way until retirement. ✈️ https://tdy.sg/4ndQYNI @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Would Singapore's culture of competitiveness stand in the way of a 'we first' society? "If we truly want a 'we first' society, the pressure of exams shouldn't start so early," one observer said. "Children should have time to play, explore the world and learn to help one another. Without that, how can we expect them to grow into citizens who care about the collective good?" 💪🇸🇬 https://tdy.sg/4oZCIKi @todayonlinesg

Voices: I used to think my mum had no dreams of her own. Now I see that she set them aside for me As a rebellious teenager, Ms Jasmine Ng did not appreciate the sacrifices her stay-at-home mother made to raise her. Here's how going into business with her mum has helped them reconnect. ❤️ https://tdy.sg/3JLIvDe @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: 'You'll never remove 100%' – facing hard facts while tackling Singapore's persistent rat population "Everybody will be worried about rats, because people will get sick and less people will come (to eat)," a hawker centre stall holder said of the need to maintain vigilance on hygiene and cleanliness to keep rat numbers down. 🐀 https://tdy.sg/4m0l9Hc @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Why cinemas are still thriving in some countries – and it's not such an easy formula to copy From VHS tapes to pandemics and economic crises, cinemas have shaken off challenges before, industry players say. But what will it take to surmount the disruption by streaming platforms? 📽🎞 https://tdy.sg/4nf3aOr @todayonlinesg

Voices: Talking money with your partner: Who pays, who saves and why it matters Arguing with your sweetheart about who paid last? Some couples may feel that their money arrangement is unfair, especially if one person is consistently footing the bill, finance author Dawn Cher says. 👫💳🏧 https://tdy.sg/41ua9dU @todayonlinesg

Adulting: How to manage interns without losing your sanity or your whole morning Struggling to supervise an intern? Setting expectations and having regular communication is key, experts say. 💼https://tdy.sg/45UScGV @todayonlinesg

Up Close: The 29-year-old who spent 12 years grappling with a hair-pulling disorder and finally shaved it all off "To a girl, it's very scary to shave your head." After 12 years of battling trichotillomania, Ms Lynette Kua, 29, finally cut off all her hair – a decision she never expected to bring her peace. 💇‍♀❤‍🩹 https://tdy.sg/4mMfG8s @todayonlinesg

Big Read: Quantum computing may sound like science fiction but here's why we need to take it seriously Once the plot fuel for sci-fi novels and movies, quantum computing is becoming reality as governments and tech firms are racing to develop solutions with practical purposes. ⚛️💻 https://tdy.sg/4lS095B @todayonlinesg

Voices: As a Singaporean, here's why hearing about hawker struggles breaks my heart CNA TODAY's Loraine Lee had her first heartbreak at just nine years old, when her favourite chicken rice stall closed down. Now, as an adult, the mounting difficulties faced by Singapore's hawkers continue to strike a painful chord for her. 🍛☕ https://tdy.sg/4mFUZuI @todayonlinesg

Ground Up: 'We couldn't apply for a BTO' – the pains and joys of marrying young in Singapore "To us, everybody's opinions didn't really matter. We weren't really asking for permission," Ms Zhuo Jiayi said of getting married in 2023 when she and her husband were both 23. 👩‍❤‍👨💍 https://tdy.sg/4lMqdyT @todayonlinesg

Big Read: From 'fungi tiles' to S$400 cooling vests: How can Singapore keep its cool as temperatures rise? What do you get when you combine oyster mushroom mycelium with bamboo shavings? A novel solution for cooling Singapore's buildings, say the scientists behind these "fungi tiles". 🥵 https://tdy.sg/47fybNz @todayonlinesg

Adulting: How to manage interns without losing your sanity or your whole morning Struggling to supervise an intern? Setting expectations and having regular communication is key, experts say. https://tdy.sg/45UScGV @todayonlinesg

In Pixels: For this puzzle collector, a childhood pastime is now a way to connect with people He collected more than 3,000 puzzles from around the world and is now using them for outreach to seniors and stroke survivors and to build a community.  🧩https://tdy.sg/4oXVFwT @todayonlinesg

Voices: When your company goes viral for the wrong reasons, what can you do to survive the fallout? In the heat of a viral storm, the real test is whether companies and leaders are acting according to their values or the pressure to appease, business owner Kelvin Kao says. 📱🦠 https://tdy.sg/45I8C5i @todayonlinesg

Adulting: The grown-up way to maintaining friendships and why being curious is helpful Make it a point to actively ask your friends about their current interests, challenges or perspectives, instead of defaulting to tempting familiar patterns. 🔁 💤 https://tdy.sg/3VbL0kv @todayonlinesg

Up Close: World Cup indoor skydiving champion at 15, Singapore's Kai Minejima-Lee is now setting his sights even higher He wasn't even supposed to be competing in the open category of the 2024 World Cup of Indoor Skydiving. Standing in for a fellow teammate, the teenager ended up claiming gold. 🥇🚀 https://tdy.sg/4mOd616 @todayonlinesg