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Photo Credit: Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday it expects the US economy to grow a bit more slowly than previously forecast, while praising the way it has remained “robust, dynamic and adaptable to changing global conditions.” The US economy “has been remarkably …

Living with your parents. Living with your ex. Giving up basic needs like food and clothing. These are just some of the sacrifices Canadians say they’ve been making to pay rent amid the surging prices and decreased availability marking Canada’s rental housing crisis. Demand for rentals is outpacing supply across …

The commemoration rites were held at the Simon Tecson House in Bulacan  The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has held a program commemorating Lt. Col. Simon Tecson at the Simon Tecson house in San Vicente, San Miguel Bulacan. Held as part of the celebration for the 22nd Philippine-Spanish …

EASTBOURNE (AP) — Former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez advanced to her first semifinal of the year at the Eastbourne International by beating Harriet Dart, 6-2, 6-1, on Thursday, June 27. Leylah Fernandez (AP)  With Wimbledon starting on Monday, Fernandez is finding a comfort zone on the grass courts. “I’m …

Newfoundland and Labrador sent a team back to Churchill Falls on Thursday evening, after being evacuated days earlier due to the raging fire on its doorstep. However, there is still no timeline for when residents can return.  Fire had prompted a complete evacuation of all essential workers just days ago. …

Alexa Ilacad (The STAR / File)  MANILA, Philippines — Actress-singer Alexa Ilacad clapped back at at individual who left a body-shaming comment on one of her Instagram posts. Last June 23, Alexa posted a photo on her Instagram account wearing a customized casual pink outfit by Fatima Beltran. In a …

Gilas players June Mar Fajardo and Justin Brownlee try to defend an attacking Turkish player in their tuneup game in Istanbul. (Turkish Basketball Federation Facebook)  MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas sustained a 73-84 defeat to Turkey in a tuneup game in Istanbul Thursday night (early yesterday in Manila) that exposed …

Image by Lisa Van Dorp from PixabayRiyadh, Saudi Arabia—Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it wanted to “send a strong message” about equal pay in men’s and women’s tennis when it hosts the women’s tour finals in November. The oil-rich Gulf kingdom’s push into tennis has met some resistance from legends …

Ken Chan (Instagram)  Although most people take their vision for granted until it’s too late, Kapuso talent Ken Chan considers it an essential part of his body and especially helpful in his acting work. Ken takes good care of his eyes and lists the many different ways they help him …

Azi Acosta stars as Romina in the latest Vivamax film ‘Huwad’  Vivamax’s “sexy siren,” Azi Acosta, takes her daring roles to new heights in the latest film Huwad,” now available for streaming on the platform known for its provocative films. In Huwad, Azi portrays Romina, a woman who turns to …