One half of the U.S. Congress remains paralyzed in an operatic spectacle of betrayal, bitterness and internecine backstabbing. The House of Representatives will soon have gone three weeks without a Speaker, after repeated failures by Republicans. After 3 weeks, Republicans fail to pick House Speaker. One half of the U.S. …
Read More »Ontario doctor suspended, his address published after pro-Palestinian social media posts
Dr. Ben Thomson, a nephrologist at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital, has posted opinions on social media about the war between Israel and Hamas. Along with threats to his safety, earlier this month he was suspended for one month, but the health authority denies he ‘was suspended for his views.’ Threats …
Read More »Efforts to reduce methane emissions are not enough
Paris―Decisive, far-reaching efforts to cut methane emissions from fossil fuel production and use must go hand-in-hand with decarbonization of global energy systems to limit global warming to 1.5 °C, a new report said last week. The report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and …
Read More »Poilievre gets international attention for apple-eating viral moment
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre picked up some name recognition south of the border this week after a video of him chomping down on an apple while chiding a local journalist went viral. One observer says the exchange is ‘reaching a lot of people.’ Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre picked up some …
Read More »Teen surfing prodigy Erin Brooks’ Canadian citizenship request denied by feds
Teenage surfing prodigy Erin Brooks has had her bid for Canadian citizenship turned down by the federal government. The 16-year-old Brooks was born in Texas and grew up in Hawaii but has Canadian ties through her father, Jeff, who is a dual American-Canadian citizen. 16-year-old, silver medallist at worlds, hoped …
Read More »Ed Sheeran to return to Manila in 2024 with ‘+ – ÷ = ÷ x Tour’
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is set to return to Manila with his highly-anticipated “+ – ÷ = ÷ x Tour” in Asia. The concert is scheduled for March 9, 2024, and will take place at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Paranaque City. Concert details were announced by concert promoter, Ovation Philippines, …
Read More »Cool Smashers edge HD Spikers for win No. 2
At a Glance Creamline drew strength from Michele Gumabao as it edged Cignal, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Batangas City Sports Coliseum on Saturday night, Oct. 21. Creamline drew strength from Michele Gumabao as it edged Cignal, 25-20, 25-20, 25-16, in the Premier …
Read More »Alberta to endure first snows, days of subfreezing air with major pattern flip
Are you ready for the chill, Alberta? Much of the province has recently enjoyed short-sleeve weather in a month that’s more accustomed to sweaters as persistent ridging allowed above-seasonal temperatures to reign. The warmer weather has been on borrowed time this week, but now chilly air from the Far North …
Read More »Healing space
Interior Design students curate space intended for orphans and those experiencing moments of crisis With the goal of creating a conducive environment for healing and growth, a team of young undergrads renovated and refurbished the social service hall of Asilo de San Vicente de Paul, a centuries-old non-profit children’s home …
Read More »PH Warriors bow to Afghans in Asian Para wheelchair caging
The Philippines suffered its second straight loss in the men’s wheelchair basketball, bowing to Afghanistan, 53-49, on Friday at the Hangzhou Olympic Center Gymnasium here. Christopher Tapia and John Rey Escalante carried the fight for the Pilipinas Warriors with 22 and 14 points, respectively, but the breaks didn’t go well …
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