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WASHINGTON, United States — The US budget deficit has widened to $1.7 trillion, government data showed on Friday, in a development that could add pressure on President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection in 2024. The deficit expanded by $320 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, following a …

Canadian school boards, divisions and districts are taking different approaches to addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war — from no mention at all to offering support groups for students. But some teens feel it’s important to talk about the conflict in school, fully aware of the tough conversations ahead.  Other boards …

When she was elected Italy’s first female prime minister, Giorgia Meloni inherited an economy with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 144 per cent. A year later, the economy remains the biggest impediment to the populist reforms she campaigned on.  Giorgia Meloni has had to temper some of the social and economic …

The central bank’s Survey of External Forecasters for September showed that private economists raised their inflation forecasts to 3.7 percent from 3.5 percent for 2024 and to 3.5 percent from 3.4 percent for 2025.” (STAR/File) Supply-side shocks MANILA, Philippines — Economists are now expecting a faster rise in prices of …

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is being asked to “pause, hold and maybe stop” its plans to increase the time it takes to train a family doctor from two years to three — as medical students, family doctors and provincial health ministers express their opposition.  Medical students among …

Jaymee Joaquin has passed away. The former actress-TV host, 44, has been battling cancer for years. She died Wednesday, Oct 18. Her passing was announced on social media by her friend, Fides VA. The post read: “Our dearest Jaymee Topacio aka Jaymee Joaquin, Jaymee Wins officially became an angel today. …

Nova Maldives is an island beach resort located in the South Ari Atoll of The Maldives. (Photo release)  MANILA, Philippines — On World Conservation Day last July 28, one luxury resort in the Maldives stood out for all the efforts that it is making towards environmental conservation. A five-star beach …

The Philippines eked out a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic to open its Under-15 Women’s Softball World Cup bid on a high note at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, Oct. 21. The PH U15 women’s softball team opens its campaign on a …

At a Glance In a rematch between last year’s championship rival, the Blue Eagles handed the Fighting Maroons their first defeat of the season, and, in turn, picked up their fourth win against three losses to end the first round. Rookie Mason Amos steered defending Ateneo to a 99-89 overtime …

“Orchid Smear” by Sandra Dans (left) and “Golden Harvest” are among the pieces exhibited at the 10th FilipinaZ from October 21 to 22, 2023, at the Fifth in Rockwell, Makati. (Photo release)  MANILA, Philippines — Zonta Makati and Environs (ZCME) marks the 10th year of its annual fundraiser, FilipinaZ, with …