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It’s that one time of the year when we get to celebrate the darker side of things– the thrilling, the grotesque, and the ones that keep us up at night It’s October, and Halloween is upon us. It’s that one time of the year when we get to celebrate the …

Maxene Magalona, daughter of King of Philippine rap Francis M, broke her silence over the controversy surrounding her dad’s alleged mistress and love child. In an episode of the YouTube series “Pinoy Pawnstars” on October 19, former flight attendant Abegail Rait claimed she had a relationship with the OPM icon. …

When Cynthia Webb went to renew her passport, she needed a copy of her birth certificate — which still bears the name of her abuser. She’s been told no province has a mechanism to reverse adoptions in cases like hers.  No province has a mechanism to reverse adoptions in cases …

Some fast-food workers say credit card machines, which are now nudging customers to leave tips as high as 30 per cent, are making it easier for employers to pocket their hard-earned cash.  Preset tip amounts pressure customers, expert says. As credit card machines prompt customers to leave higher tips at …

A new variety of native edible truffles was discovered by a Franco-Ontarian farmer in Wendover, Ont.  Lucille Groulx uncovered the unique fungus on her Wendover, Ont., farm. When Lucille Groulx started her truffle farm in Wendover, Ont., in 2015, she was using truffles she had imported from France. Only later …

For several years, scientists have tried to untangle one of COVID-19’s persistent puzzles: Why do some people, even after mild infections, go on to develop lasting health issues? Now, fresh clues are emerging. Different research teams have identified multiple hallmarks of the often-debilitating condition. This story is part of CBC …

One of the objectives of the K to 12 program, as embodied in Republic Act No. 10533, otherwise known as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, is this: “Broaden the goals of high school education for college preparation, vocational and technical career opportunities as well as creative arts, sports …

Since Hamas’ control of the Gaza Strip, it has used civilian facilities either as training grounds for its terror campaign or as cover for its lairs. The terrorist organization Hamas, through more than two weeks of conflict, proved that deception is among its expertise, as it led many to believe …

Protesters clash with Lebanese security forces outside the US Embassy in Awkar east of Beirut, during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip, on October 18, 2023. Thousands rallied across the Arab and Muslim world on October 18 to protest the deaths of hundreds of people …

Chinese coast guard ships (L and R) corral a Philippine civilian boat chartered by the Philippine navy to deliver supplies to Philippine navy ship BRP Sierra Madre in the disputed South China Sea, on August 22, 2023. The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard vessel of colliding on October 22, 2023 …