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From left: One of Jose Rizal’s archival photos; his family home’s kitchen and dining area at their home in Calamba, Laguna (Philstar.com / Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo)  MANILA, Philippines — Whenever we think of Jose Rizal’s novel “Noli Me Tangere,” the only dish that it reminds us of was Tinola. …

A prolific letter writer and quite a lady’s man, Jose P. Rizal was the most instrumental figure in Philippine history. MANILA, Philippines — Many Filipinos think of Jose Rizal as a hero or a renowned author, but few may know that like most Pinoys, he often bought lottery tickets and finally …

WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday night after serving the airline with a 72-hour strike notice yesterday.  Carrier asked minister to refer negotiations to Canada Industrial Relations Board. WestJet mechanics say they are poised to walk off the job early as Thursday …

Overheated classrooms are becoming more common amid more frequent instances of extreme heat. In some regions, that rising heat also coincides with smoke from wildfires. Parents, educators and experts are calling for more attention and investment to ensure Canadian students have cool, clean-air environments to learn in. Kids suffer when …

Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon in the …

RCMP have confirmed that two cousins who went missing in Dawson Creek, B.C., have been found dead weeks apart. On Tuesday, police announced they had identified the remains of Darylyn Supernant, who was 29 when she was last seen alive on March 15, 2023. Supernant’s remains were found April 19, …

Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island, authorities said.  Singer has two shows scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Chicago. Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long …

BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum, center, raises the trophy after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals, Monday, June …

A business on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore that makes small-batch pickles and jams has been overrun with orders in recent months, with everyone looking for the same thing: green tomato chow.  Nova Scotia preserves company has been fielding a frenzy of orders. A business on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore that …

Yuka Saso of Japan acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green during the final round of the US Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Lancaster Country Club on June 02, 2024 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images / AFP)  MANILA, Philippines – Yuka Saso, the most recent major …