🏠 HDB is piloting a new open-concept layout for flats, with no walls dividing the bedroom and living spaces. The new White Flat layout is optional and will be offered to buyers of a BTO project in Kallang-Whampoa that launches this October. More details at the link in our bio. Which would you go for?

Do you suffer from not being able to fall asleep, battle constant headaches or experience fainting spells? Our brain has billions of nerve cells and trillions of synapses, making it one of the most complex organs in our body. And when these malfunction, we feel it - keenly. Here are some handy tips that can help you deal with the three brain-related issues, and find out more in our interactive special via the link in our bio.

Malaysians travelling by bus or motorcycle through Johor’s land checkpoints will be able to clear immigration using QR codes from Saturday (Jun 1) in a trial initiative. Instead of using their passports, they may use QR codes generated via the MySejahtera or MyDigital ID mobile applications to clear immigration. The trial is expected to last for three months before expanding to private car owners and foreigners, including Singaporeans, in subsequent phases. For more details, visit the link in our bio. (Photo: Facebook/Kementerian Dalam Negeri)

Twelve people were injured on Qatar Airways flight QR017 during a bout of turbulence on Sunday (May 26). Passengers said the turbulence lasted less than 20 seconds and some without their seatbelts on were thrown towards the cabin ceiling, hitting their heads. Details at the link in our bio.

Some clients have accepted refunds from private cord blood bank Cordlife, after it was found to have mishandled and damaged thousands of cord blood units. It was revealed in November last year that 7 tanks had been exposed to temperatures above the acceptable limit, damaging 2,200 cord blood units. Another 5,300 units were deemed to be “non-viable” in April. While affected clients have said the refunds offered do not cover years of annual fees paid, those who accepted them told CNA that nothing more can be done if their children’s cord blood units have already been damaged. Visit the link in our bio for more details.

12 people on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland were injured when the plane hit turbulence, Dublin Airport said on Sunday (May 26). The plane landed safely and on schedule. The incident on Qatar Airways flight QR017 lasted less than 20 seconds and happened when meals were being served, Irish broadcaster RTE said, citing passengers. For more details, head to the link in our bio. (Photo: iStock)

🛳️ Have you been following the Ultimate World Cruise on TikTok? It’s a 274-night voyage with a price tag starting at US$59,999 (S$80,725) per person. The nine-month voyage aboard the Serenade of the Seas takes passengers to 60 countries across all seven continents - and avid TikTokers have been documenting their journey, watched by landlocked viewers all over the world since the ship set sail from Miami on Dec 10, 2023. CNA Lifestyle spoke to some of these TikTokers on their Singapore stop to hear about their bucket-list highlights and what they do in between destinations. Head to the link in our bio to read more. (Photos: Jenny Hunnicutt, Ale & Andrew Kenney)

Did you miss the world’s first Doraemon drone show at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour? Here are some highlights involving hundreds of drones. #doraemon #drones

🏸 “I found myself at the side of the court close to throwing up”: Keeping up with badminton star Loh Kean Yew will do that to you, as CNA’s Matthew Mohan found out when he got a taste of the former world champion’s training. With about two months to the Paris Olympics, Loh is in the final stretch of preparations, despite a long-term shoulder issue that has worsened. Go to the link in our bio to read more about Loh’s training regime and what it’s like to train with him. (GIF; photos: CNA/Try Sutrisno Foo)

Lazada employees who were laid off in January will receive added payouts after negotiations with the union, but some are still unhappy. Why? One of the reasons is the payments - while some lower-ranked employees will get 2 additional weeks of salary per year of service, others who were considered higher ranked will get a S$1,200 “settlement”. For the full story, head to the link in our bio. (Image: Google Street View)

Weight, what? This 14-year-old teen influencer who is chasing his bodybuilding dreams has 600,000 followers on Instagram. Athanasius, or Athy Lee was 12 when he began weightlifting at home, inspired by young bodybuilding influencers like Jesse James West from the US, and wants to go professional some day. For more on the story, visit the link in our bio. (Photo: CNA/Marcus Mark Ramos)

Rest in peace, Kabo-chan. The shiba inu who was the face of the “Doge” meme and the US$23 billion Dogecoin cryptocurrency has died at the age of 18, its owner said. "I think Kabo-chan was the happiest dog in the world. And I was the happiest owner," Atsuko Sato wrote on her blog, thanking the fans of Kabosu, her shiba inu. For more details, head to the link in our bio. (Photos: AFP/Philip Fong)