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On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1054, A supernova, called SN 1054, is seen by Chinese Song dynasty, Arab, and possibly Amerindian observers near the star Zeta Tauri. For several months it remains bright enough to be seen during the day. Its remnants form the Crab Nebula. In 1942, Prince Michael of Kent was born. In 1946, After 381 years of near-continuous colonial rule by various powers, the Philippines attains full independence from the United States. In 1954, Food rationing in Great Britain ends, with the lifting of restrictions on sale and purchase of meat, 14 years after it began early in World War II, and nearly a decade after the war's end. In 1970, Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, American sailor and businessman (born 1884) passed away. In 1973, Gackt, Japanese musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor was born. In 1979, Lee Wai Tong, Chinese footballer and manager (born 1905) passed away. In 1984, Jin Akanishi, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1991, Victor Chang, Chinese-Australian surgeon and physician (born 1936) passed away. In 2012, Jeong Min-hyeong, South Korean footballer (born 1987) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Is super-ageing Singapore headed for population decline?

South China Morning Post

July 4, 2026

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Is super-ageing Singapore headed for population decline?

Five years into her marriage to a finance executive, Clare* is still doing the sums on leaving behind a life unencumbered by the high price of parenthood. At 31, the Singaporean doctor instead finds herself wondering if she will feel different about their “dink” (dual income, no kids) lifestyle in another three years. “The thought of having kids also feels more like an obligation just to complete the nuclear family,” she said. “I see so many more disadvantages about having children, rather than...

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