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    Singapore's Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union and employment agency e2i are providing more than 400 job opportunities to workers affected by layoffs at restaurant chain Crystal Jade. The move aims to help displaced staff find new roles quickly, drawing attention to ongoing challenges in Singapore's food and beverage sector.

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    Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been highly rated in a foreign newspaper's ranking of the entire Crystal Palace squad, with his performances described as beyond doubt. Teammate Daichi Kamada was ranked third in the club's internal pecking order in the same assessment. The ratings have drawn attention among Japanese football fans following both players' moves to the Premier League club.

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    Palace chairman rules out £50m Sarr sale to Liverpool▼Transfer news: Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish tells Liverpool accepting £50m Ismaila Sarr bid was 'never going to happen' - Paper Talk✉newsSportSoccer12 d ago

    Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says the club was never going to accept a £50 million bid from Liverpool for winger Ismaila Sarr. The remark came in Sky Sports' Paper Talk transfer roundup, fuelling debate over Liverpool's attacking recruitment plans and Palace's resolve to keep key players. Fans and pundits are weighing whether Liverpool will return with a higher offer or move to other targets.

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    Crystal Palace draws attention in Japan▼クリスタルパレスGgoogleJP1K1 d ago

    Crystal Palace is being searched about in Japan, appearing alongside football news coverage of Japan national team coach Hajime Moriyasu and squad changes ahead of upcoming fixtures. The club's activities are drawing interest from Japanese football fans following their recent rise in the Premier League.

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    Seven Seconds That Made NFL History in Brazil▼The Seven Seconds That Made NFL History in Brazil✉newsSportFootball11 d ago

    The Wall Street Journal reports on a seven-second span that made NFL history during the league's game in Brazil. The moment has drawn wide attention as a milestone for American football's international expansion, with fans and commentators debating exactly what happened in those seconds and what it means for the sport's growing footprint in South America.

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    Premier League: Manchester City score five, Liverpool edge Bournemouth▼English Premier League 2026-09-20 Scores. Ended Games: # BOU 0 - 1 # LIV # LEE 0 - 0 # CRY # MNC 5 - 3 # SUN # FUL 1 - 1MmastodonSportSoccer1810 d ago

    Premier League results from September 20, 2026: Liverpool won 1-0 at Bournemouth, Leeds drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace, and Fulham drew 1-1. The standout result saw Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in an eight-goal thriller. Fans have been reacting to the high-scoring game at the Etihad and Liverpool's narrow away win.

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    Crystal Jade restaurant closures in Singapore spark job support push▼crystal jade restaurant closures singaporeGgoogleSG1K1 d ago

    Several Crystal Jade restaurant outlets in Singapore have closed, prompting the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union and e2i to step in with more than 400 job opportunities for affected staff. The union-led placement effort was reported by AsiaOne and is drawing attention as diners and workers react to the closures of the well-known dining chain's locations.

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    Crystal Jade closes four more Singapore outlets, cuts 120 jobs▼crystal jade singapore restructuringGgoogleSG5K2 d ago

    Crystal Jade has closed four more outlets in Singapore, issuing termination notices to about 120 workers ahead of a proposed sale of the restaurant group. The Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union and employment agency e2i are offering more than 400 job opportunities to the affected employees. The closures add to earlier outlet shutdowns as the company restructures, prompting concern among diners and staff about the group's future in Singapore.

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    Crystal Jade, the well-known Chinese restaurant chain, is closing four more outlets in Singapore and laying off 120 staff ahead of a proposed sale of the business. The Straits Times reported the closures, which add to uncertainty for the popular dining brand. Diners and industry watchers are reacting to the news, wondering what the proposed sale means for the chain's future in Singapore.

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    Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a short 15-word message mentioning Simon Jordan, which Piers Morgan read out publicly, according to The Sun. The exchange has drawn attention because of Ronaldo's ongoing feud with Jordan, who has criticised the Portugal star on talkSPORT. Jordan, a former Crystal Palace owner, is a frequent pundit and often clashed with Ronaldo over his second spell at Manchester United and his interview with Morgan.

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    Friday the 13th is back in the spotlight as the horror franchise expands to television with Crystal Lake, a new series premiering this month. The show is being promoted at New York Comic Con with a Camp Crystal Lake themed experience. Early commentary is divided, with some calling the property a dead franchise and others praising Crystal Lake as a fresh take on the slasher story.

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    Crystal Harris, the widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has publicly asked Jessica Biel to back out of a planned film about Hefner and the magazine. Harris, who was married to Hefner from 2012 until his death in 2017, is speaking out against the project's portrayal of him. The appeal has drawn attention to the movie and renewed debate over how Hefner and Playboy's legacy should be depicted on screen.

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    Erling Haaland is among the most searched names in Spain. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has urged a quick end to a Manchester City transfer saga, saying he fears lasting damage to the Premier League if the situation drags on. The comments have fuelled debate about the club's dealings and their wider effect on English football.

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    Crystal Harris, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has publicly asked actress Jessica Biel to back out of a planned Playboy movie role. Harris argues the project would glorify the magazine's legacy and its treatment of women, and her appeal is drawing attention from fans and entertainment outlets. The film's status and Biel's response remain unclear.

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    Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to appear as a special guest on RMC Sport's 'After Angleterre' programme. The French forward, who has built his reputation in the Premier League, will discuss his career and form in England. The announcement is drawing attention from French football fans following the striker's progress with the London club.

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    Crystal Harris, the widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has publicly called on Jessica Biel to reconsider her upcoming film about the magazine's founder, saying "please reconsider it". Harris criticised the project, reportedly arguing it misrepresents Hefner and life at the Playboy mansion. The remarks have put Harris trending in the US and beyond as debate grows over how Hefner's legacy should be portrayed on screen.

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    Crystal Harris, the widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, has publicly asked Jessica Biel to back out of a planned Playboy movie role. Harris is speaking out against the project, which dramatizes the late publisher's life, and is pressing the actress to withdraw from playing a part connected to his world.

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    Bayern Munich are reportedly worried about ongoing contract negotiations with winger Michael Olise, according to Euro Transfer News, raising the possibility the France international could leave the German champions. The news comes amid a busy transfer window, with Manchester United linked with a move for Tottenham's Troy Parrott. Olise has been a standout performer for Bayern since arriving from Crystal Palace.

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    Hofstadter's butterfly turns 50: a fractal hiding in quantum matter▼Hofstadter’s butterfly turns 50: a fractal hiding in quantum matter✉newsSciencePhysics4 d ago

    Physicists are marking 50 years since Douglas Hofstadter's 1976 discovery of the 'butterfly', a fractal pattern that emerges in the energy spectrum of electrons moving through a crystal under a magnetic field. Long considered a mathematical curiosity, the fractal structure has gained renewed attention in recent years as materials such as graphene and moiré systems made experimental observation possible, prompting anniversary coverage of the finding's lasting significance.

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    Aston Villa Face Crystal Palace in WSL Fixture▼aston villa vs crystal palaceGgoogleGB5005 d ago

    Aston Villa take on Crystal Palace in a Women's Super League match, with previews and betting guides already circulating ahead of kickoff. Football outlets are offering predictions and best bets, and fans are searching for lineups, kickoff times and how to watch as interest builds on matchday in the UK.

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    Crystal Jade holding companies placed under receivership▼crystal jade holding companies receivershipGgoogleSG5K9 d ago

    The holding companies behind Singapore restaurant brand Crystal Jade have been placed under receivership, prompting a restructuring of the group's corporate affairs. Reports from CNA, Inside Retail Asia and Mothership confirm the move, but all stress that Crystal Jade restaurants in Singapore remain open and continue trading as normal while the process unfolds.

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    A Nature piece on orthorhombic ice is circulating among science readers. Orthorhombic refers to a crystal structure of water ice formed under specific pressure and temperature conditions, a topic of interest in materials physics and planetary science. Discussion is centred on the unusual molecular arrangement of this ice phase and what it reveals about water's behaviour under extreme conditions.

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    Modi tells bureaucrats to match speed of instant-delivery era▼PM Modi makes it CRYSTAL CLEAR: In an era of instant delivery, slow governance has NO PLACE "Citizens DO NOT want to wai𝕏xIN1.2K8 d ago

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that slow governance has no place in an era of instant delivery, telling officials that citizens do not want to wait weeks or months for services. Speaking on India's development goals, he warned that by 2047 the country will not tolerate bureaucratic delays and that administration must adapt to modern expectations or be left behind. The remarks are being circulated widely in India.

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    Billy Crystal's new Broadway production, '860', is making $59 tickets available through a lottery and rush program, opening the show to audiences at a lower price point. BroadwayWorld reported the ticketing plan, and interest in the comedian and the show is currently high in the United States.

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    Evangelical Alliance guide targets rise of witchcraft and tarot●A new Evangelical Alliance guide identifies growing interest in Witchcraft, tarot, crystals, and alternative spiritualitMmastodonWorldReligion21 d ago

    The Evangelical Alliance has published a new guide addressing the growing interest in witchcraft, tarot, crystals and alternative spirituality. It frames these practices as spiritually dangerous while urging Christians to see the trend as an opportunity to evangelize people who are increasingly looking beyond traditional religious institutions for meaning and guidance.

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    TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 panel on winning first customers●TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Gamma's Grant Lee, Engine's Elia Wallen, and GV's Crystal Huang on landing your first 1,000 cusMmastodonBusinessStartups324 min ago

    TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature a panel with Gamma co-founder Grant Lee, Engine's Elia Wallen and GV investor Crystal Huang on how startups land their first 1,000 customers. The session, scheduled for October 9, brings together founders and a venture capitalist to share practical advice on early customer acquisition for early-stage companies.

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    Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has said he is happy with the work of Pierre Sage, according to a report in the French football press. The comments have drawn attention in France, where Sage is a well-known coaching name following his rise at Lyon. Fans are debating what the praise could mean for his future.

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    Artist promotes Seven Chakras paintings as holiday gifts●I also have these two Seven Chakras paintings! Great gifts for your astrology/crystal loving friends, everyone has a fewMmastodonScienceSpace118 d ago

    An artist is promoting two Seven Chakras paintings, suggesting them as gifts for friends interested in astrology and crystals. Half-size mounted print versions are available for $50 plus shipping. The artist asks people to share the work, saying it has been a very tough year financially and bills need to be paid.

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    Opening Scene of 'Crystal Lake' Series Released Online●The Opening Scene of 'Crystal Lake' Is Now Online https://gizmodo.com/the-opening-scene-of-crystal-lake-is-now-online-20MmastodonCultureEntertainment17 d ago

    The opening scene of 'Crystal Lake,' the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series, has been released online. The horror series expands the franchise behind the iconic slasher films, and the early look is drawing attention from horror fans ahead of the show's premiere.

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    Billy Crystal is heading back to Broadway with his new show 860, which is scheduled to begin previews at the Imperial Theatre. Producers have announced $59 tickets through a lottery and rush program, aiming to make the production broadly accessible. The show is drawing attention in the US and Canada as the Broadway run approaches.

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    Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: a new Premier League rivalry?▼Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: The Premier League’s newest rivalry, or a ‘playground spat’?✉newsSportSoccer9 h ago

    Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest are being billed as the Premier League's newest rivalry, though some dismiss the feud as a mere 'playground spat'. Tensions between the two clubs have drawn attention this season, with fans and pundits debating whether genuine animosity is building or whether the clash is being overstated for drama.

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    Physicists report a way to rearrange crystals from within, altering their internal structure rather than working only at the surface. The finding, published by Physics, offers a new view of how crystalline materials can reorganize internally, with potential relevance to materials science and solid-state research.

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    Premier League managers react to Manchester City verdict▼Premier League managers react to Manchester City verdict as Glasner warns over league integrity✉newsSportSoccer1 h ago

    Premier League managers have been giving their responses to the verdict in the Manchester City case, with Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner issuing a warning about the integrity of the league. The ruling has prompted a wave of reaction from across the top flight, with managers weighing in on what the decision means for competition and trust in English football.

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    Explainer: what is an edge dislocation?●What is edge dislocation? https:// tube.blueben.net/w/qzFJoJsgAAp zRm74YGyRxkMmastodonSciencePhysics39 h ago

    An educational item is circulating explaining edge dislocation, a defect in a crystal lattice where an extra half-plane of atoms is inserted. Edge dislocations are fundamental to materials science because their movement is what allows metals to deform plastically, shaping the strength and ductility of materials. The explainer appears aimed at students and general audiences interested in physics and materials engineering.

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    Crystal Palace's record player usage creates a squad dilemma▼Palace are using more players than ever in the Premier League. But squad depth brings a quandary https://www.nytimes.comMmastodonSportSoccer21 d ago

    Crystal Palace have used more players than ever before in the Premier League this season, according to reporting by The Athletic. The club's unusually deep squad has raised a quandary: heavy rotation spreads playing time widely but makes it harder to settle on a strongest XI and keep momentum in the league.

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    Tin Selenide Shows Two Valleytronics Behaviours in One Crystal▼Tin Selenide Reveals Two Faces of Valley Physics in a Single Crystal✉newsSciencePhysics22 h ago

    Researchers report that tin selenide, a layered semiconductor, displays two distinct forms of valley physics within a single crystal. The material's electronic 'valleys' can behave in two different ways depending on conditions, a property of interest for valleytronics, an emerging approach to storing and processing information beyond conventional electronics. The finding highlights tin selenide as a promising candidate for future low-energy devices.

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    'Crystal Lake' Franchise Adds Tie-in Novel to Build Retro Buzz●'Crystal Lake' Increases Its Retro Cred With a Tie-in Novel https://gizmodo.com/crystal-lake-increases-its-retro-cred-wiMmastodonCultureBooks42 d ago

    The upcoming 'Crystal Lake' series, the 'Friday the 13th' prequel, is getting a tie-in novel, a move fans see as cementing the show's retro credentials ahead of its release. The announcement has drawn attention from horror and book communities, with commentary centring on how vintage-styled tie-in fiction echoes the marketing of classic 1980s slasher franchises.

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    Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest feud divides Premier League fans▼Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest: The Premier League's newest rivalry, or a 'playground spat'? https://www.nytimes.coMmastodonSportSoccer214 h ago

    Tensions between Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have escalated into what is being called the Premier League's newest rivalry. The New York Times' Athletic examines whether the friction between the clubs' owners and management, including figures such as Evangelos Marinakis, Steve Parish and John Textor, amounts to a genuine rivalry or merely a 'playground spat'. Fans and pundits are weighing in on the feud.

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    Crystal Palace using record number of players in Premier League▼Palace are using more players than ever in the Premier League. But squad depth brings a quandary✉newsSportSoccer1 d ago

    Crystal Palace are fielding more players than ever before in a Premier League season, reflecting heavy squad rotation under manager Oliver Glasner. The wide usage highlights the club's improved depth, but it also raises a dilemma: frequent changes can keep players fresh yet disrupt consistency and cohesion on the pitch. Discussion is focusing on whether the rotation is a strength or a sign of uncertainty over the best starting eleven.

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    Glasner says he never planned to become Forest manager▼Oliver Glasner on his Palace return: 'I was not planning to become Forest manager' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7672MmastodonSportSoccer214 h ago

    Oliver Glasner has addressed speculation linking him with Nottingham Forest, saying he was never planning to take the job, ahead of his return to Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace. The comments come amid a Premier League managerial saga that kept his name in the headlines, and his remarks will be scrutinised when Palace face Forest.