Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, who starred in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” and the hit drama “Coffee Prince,” is being investigated by the police for suspicion of drug use. The 48-year-old actor is among the seven people under probe by the Incheon Police Agency. Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun (Instagram) The others …
Read More »Max Verstappen wins US Grand Prix sprint race
AUSTIN, Texas (AFP) — Max Verstappen will be hunting a “fun” 50th career victory from sixth on the grid in Sunday’s United States Grand Prix after cruising to victory for Red Bull in Saturday’s sprint race. Red Bull Racing’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen waves to fans after wining the pole position …
Read More »Britney Spears set to hit best-seller list with tell-all memoir
In this file photo taken on April 12, 2018, singer Britney Spears attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. (AFP / Valerie Macon) PARIS, France — Two years after escaping her father’s guardianship, Britney Spears recounts her years as a superstar who …
Read More »LOOK: This diamond-encrusted bra is worth P20 million
Fashion designer Anthony Ramirez designed the pieces for this spring-summer 2024 collection “Symphony of Feelings” The metallic micro bra is having a moment—and it is definitely a piece to be worn by fashion savants with the bravest hearts. We’ve seen it on fall-winter runways, such as the Gucci piece actress …
Read More »Marjorie Dwyer spent 50 years trying to get healthy. At age 78, she nailed it
Marjorie Dwyer lost almost 200 pounds in less than three years. At the age of 78, she feels like she’s accomplished a lifelong goal. (Submitted by Marjorie Dwyer) After more than 50 years of attempting to lose weight for her health, Marjorie Dwyer was finally able to shed 174 pounds …
Read More »Retail sales fell in August and were flat in September as consumers closed their wallets
Retail sales fell by 0.1 per cent to $66.1 billion in August, Statistics Canada reported Friday, adding that advanced estimates for September look like no growth, too. Sales declined by even more in volume terms, down 0.7%. Retail sales fell by 0.1 per cent to $66.1 billion in August, Statistics …
Read More »German solar industry looks to rise again
BITTERFELD-WOLFEN, Germany — A decade after a wave of bankruptcies all but wiped out the German solar industry, the sector is looking to reestablish itself in the face of stiff competition from abroad. Overproduction in China and massive government subsidy programmes in the United States mark the struggle to stay profitable for …
Read More »Vikings Motorcycle Club members receive prison sentences for drug convictions
From left, Wayne Johnson, James Curran and Vince Leonard were convicted in May, after a lengthy and often diverted process through the court system. (CBC) After being arrested seven years ago, three recently convicted members of the Vikings Motorcycle Club were given their sentences this week, and all of them …
Read More »Marcos bags $4.26B deals in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Philippines has secured about $4.26 billion worth of investments during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Saudi Arabia. Four agreements between Saudi firms and Filipino companies were signed during Marcos’ roundtable meeting with Saudi business leaders on Thursday in Riyadh. The biggest of the four is the $3.7 …
Read More »Meet the man fighting city hall to rename natural gas
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we meet a B.C. man who is trying to convince municipalities to do away with the term natural gas, and explore the idea of a meat tax. Also: A meat tax? Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter …
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