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Rory Kramer (left), Justin Bieber’s close friend and sometime music video director. Photo: @rorykramer/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Justin Bieber’s friend and hit music video maker, Rory Kramer?

The videographer, who is part of Bieber’s inner circle, was behind hits like Closer and Stuck with U, loves travelling and wildlife photography, and is married to Amy Disser.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Joy Beune, world champion speed skater and Playboy cover girl

South Korea

Student in South Korea injures 7 during stabbing rampage at Cheongju high school

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Trending in China

Chinese programmer lives in car for 4 years, despite owning spacious house

Family man places mattress in back of parked electric vehicle for ‘comfortable’ working week lifestyle, heads home at weekend.

A programmer in China has lived in his car for four years, despite owning a spacious house in his hometown. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Wellness

Smoker? Heavy drinker? No exercise? By age 36 your body will be feeling it

A Finnish study which tracked the health of hundreds over decades shows the importance of tackling poor lifestyle choices early.

Wellness

It’s never too late to start exercising. It’s good for body and brain

Studies suggest even small amounts of exercise can help reduce the risk of developing dementia – and you are never too old to get started.

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Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?

To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.

The term tiger parenting is used to describe parents who are too intensely involved in their children’s lives. Photo: Getty Images
Wellness

After 3 bouts of cancer, this woman is thriving. How does she do it?

Singapore-based Aparna Suri overcame three bouts of cancer. She hails the power of her support network, including her husband, who is her ‘rock’.

United States

Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein scandal, dies at 41

Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life at her farm in Australia ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking’.

Wellness

Why sex therapy is not a last resort, and can be a turning point

Deciding to talk about a less-than-satisfactory sex life, to stop pretending everything’s fine, is a powerful step to fixing it, experts say.

To boost your sex life, flirt, touch without an agenda, and laugh. Photo: Shutterstock
Celebrity children

Get to know Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston’s daughter, Taylor Dearden

One of several actors in The Pitt with famous parents, Dearden – who has been open about her ADHD diagnosis – plays a character dealing with the same condition.

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Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden’s daughter, Taylor Dearden, is being hailed by fans and critics for her performances in The Pitt. Photos: EPA-EFE, @CinemaBurst/X
Wellness

How wellness retreat helps influencer cope with ‘frustrating’ disease

Sjogren’s syndrome robs sufferers who include Venus Williams of saliva and tears. Pinky Tobiano finds relief from it at a Philippine retreat.

Video gaming

Indonesian indie game Afterlove EP tells a moving story of grief and music

The final work of Coffee Talk and What Comes After game designer Mohammad Fahmi covers grief, new beginnings and the power of music.

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Wellness

Do you need mental health leave from work? How to approach the matter

Experts explain why more people are taking leaves of absence for mental health, how best to ask your manager for it, and give other tips.

Experts encourage companies to make the well-being of workers a priority before they get to a breaking point, while also having processes in place for those who require leaves of absence. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

Why people are microdosing magic mushrooms and LSD for mental health

People who take tiny amounts of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD say they do so to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Does it work?

A mircrodoser harvests a magic mushroom. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan’s youth suicide crisis worsens with record student deaths reported in 2024

School anxiety, depression and family struggles were cited as major causes.

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Wellness

How to get your kids to sleep earlier and the signs of sleep deprivation

Teenagers are more sleep-deprived than ever, and mobile devices play a large role in this. Experts in adolescent sleep give parents tips.

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Wellness

Singaporean chef lost 15kg for his wedding. Then he lost another 15kg

LG Han of Michelin-starred restaurant Labyrinth hit 94kg in 2022. Now over 30kg lighter, he says he is happier and more mentally focused.

(Left) Singaporean chef LG Han on Masterchef Asia in 2021, and (right) more recently after losing weight and building strength. Photo: Instagram/han_lg
Architecture and design

How to make your home bloom, plus 5 tips for the perfect floral display

Flowers are a versatile design tool for transforming and enhancing home interiors, and among the simplest way of bringing life and beauty into your living space.

Wellness

Can eating chocolate be good for you? Yes, as long as it’s dark chocolate

A dietitian and a chocolate craftsman explain why it is OK to indulge a chocolate craving – as long as it is dark, and only in moderation.

YouTube and YouTubers

Meet Piper Rockelle, the teen YouTuber at the heart of a new Netflix series

Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing details how Rockelle’s on-camera friends, also known as The Squad, sued Smith in a lawsuit; Rockelle is dating Capri Jones and hung out with Bop House.

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Piper Rockelle is the subject of Netflix’s latest documentary, Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing. Photo: @piperrockelle/Instagram
Education in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, schools struggle with rising number of chronically absent pupils

Educators and youth workers call for more support for ‘invisible students’ and their families.

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Fame and celebrity

Who are late NFL hopeful Kyren Lacy’s parents, Kenny Lacy and Kandace Washington?

The former LSU wide receiver, 24, has passed away 4 months after he was involved in a fatal hit-and-run car accident that had torpedoed his prospects in the NFL.

Wellness

How high humidity causes ‘damp’ illnesses, plus TCM experts’ health tips

As Hong Kong edges towards summer, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners share how to protect health by eating, acting and thinking right.

Icons and Influencers

Who is influencer Roxie Nafousi – and did she ‘manifest’ her baby’s father?

Touting the power of positive thinking, Nafousi has spoken about her struggles with mental health and drug addiction; she had a son with actor Wade Briggs and they are co-parenting post break-up.

Who is influencer Roxie Nafousi, who dated Harry Styles and Damien Hirst ... and did she “manifest” her baby’s father? Photo: @roxienafousi/Instagram
Japan

Fading optimism in Japan as only 13% satisfied with quality of life: survey

Experts say a deepening sense of crisis has overwhelmed young Japanese amid rising living costs, demographic strain and political inertia.

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People walk past an electronic screen displaying share prices outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Wellness

How the little-known nutrient choline is vital for your mental health

Choline may lower the risk of dementia and mild cognitive impairment, and helps with gene expression, protein production and DNA repair.

Good Schools Guide

The importance of regular sleep routines for children

Consistent bedtime routines are key to a healthy and restorative sleep regime for children, and essential for their development.

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