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Edward Cabrera trade analysis for Cubs, Marlins and offseason market
In the wake of the Cubs acquiring right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Marlins, we asked a trio of our reporters to weigh in on what this means for these clubs and the offseason market.
1. What does this trade mean for the other pitchers…
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No. 4 UConn Wins Wild OT Thriller at Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The No. 4 UConn men’s basketball team (15-1, 5-0 BIG EAST) was down 11 with 3:12 to play before roaring back and forcing overtime, eventually topping Providence (8-7, 1-3 BIG EAST) by a score of 103-98 on Wednesday night at…
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Oxygen chambers and £10k-a-year fees — London’s fanciest gyms
The start of the year invariably sends us back to the gym to counteract festive excesses. But this does not have to be a soul-destroyingly drab experience. London has some spectacular gyms — new and old — featuring glamorous interiors,…
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China’s Zhurong Rover reveals Mars held liquid water longer than previously believed
China’s Zhurong rover has uncovered evidence that liquid water persisted on Mars far longer than scientists previously believed, according to a report by Xinhua on Wednesday citing a new peer-reviewed study.
Analysis of ground-penetrating…
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Behind Dominant Second and Third Quarters, Navy Rolls Over Bucknell, 77-51
Puffy young exoplanets reveal origin of super Earths
by Riko Seibo
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 08, 2026
Astronomers have identified a young planetary system that links newborn giant worlds to the compact super Earths and sub Neptunes that dominate the Milky Way. V1298 Tau, a star about 20…
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What is viral ‘Oatzempic’ drink, does it help with weight loss?
As weight loss trends continue to dominate social media, a new drink called ‘Oatzempic’ has gone viral, promising quick results without medication.
The simple homemade recipe is being hailed as a natural…
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Ashes to Australia: 4-1 series victory caps Usman Khawaja’s career
WEB DESK: Australia sealed a resounding 4-1 Ashes series victory over England on Thursday, clinching the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground by six wickets. The win, achieved shortly after lunch on the final day, was…
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HDB to Launch 19,600 BTO Flats in 2026
Published Date: 08 Jan 2026
In 2025, HDB completed about 19,600 flats, including the final set of public housing projects in Bidadari
HDB will launch about 19,600 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in 2026 across three sales exercises in February, June and October. Of these, more than 4,000 flats (about one-fifth of the 2026 flat supply) will be Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) flats with wait times of less than three years.2 There will be a good mix of Standard, Plus and Prime BTO flats in various locations such as Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Toa Payoh, Tampines, Woodlands and Yishun. With the upcoming launches, HDB remains on track to meet our target of offering about 55,000 flats from 2025 to 2027 to meet sustained housing demand.
About 19,600 Homes Completed in 2025
3 In 2025, HDB completed about 19,600 flats across 28 housing projects, with a median wait time of about four years. Among the projects completed, three – Parc Clover @ Tengah, Hougang Olive and Yishun Boardwalk – were SWT projects completed with wait times of less than three years. In addition, several projects such as MacPherson Weave and Costa Grove were completed about three months ahead of their original Probable Completion Dates (PCDs).Final HDB Housing Projects at Bidadari Completed
4 Among the homes completed in 2025 were the final set of four projects in Bidadari – ParkEdge @ Bidadari, ParkView @ Bidadari, Bartley Beacon and Bartley GreenRise. This marks the completion of all public housing projects in Bidadari estate, a decade since the first Bidadari BTO projects were launched in end-2015.
ParkEdge @ Bidadari (left) and ParkView @ Bidadari (right) [Credit: HDB]
Bartley Beacon (left) and Bartley GreenRise (right) [Credit: HDB]
Building Endearing Homes for Singaporeans
5 At present, there are 127 HDB housing projects under construction, an increase from 110 a year ago. HDB will continue to work closely with agencies to complete key amenities, community facilities, and precinct landscaping in tandem with the new housing developments as much as possible, so that residents can enjoy them soon after they move in.
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