PASIG City MCW Sports outlasted Caloocan, 65-61, at the Caloocan Sports Complex on Friday, October 13, to force a decider in their Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Fifth Season North Division best-of-3 quarterfinals series. Robbie Manalang shoots the ball during Game 2 of the MPBL North Division Quarterfinals at the Caloocan …
Read More »Hidilyn glad weightlifting reinstated in 2028 Olympics
THE International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board on Friday announced that weightlifting will be restored for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. On Friday, the IOC’s executive board (EB) recommended its inclusion in the sports program for 2028. Hidilyn Diaz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO “The IOC EB recommends its inclusion on …
Read More »Drunk birds found dead after eating fermented berries and flying into Vancouver house’s window
A B.C. man says he was shocked to discover several dead birds outside a friend’s house in Vancouver last week, after they had flown into the house’s window. “It’s one of the worst things I’ve seen,” said Bruce Hunt. “I’ve seen lots of birds fly into windows and stuff like …
Read More »Delta quarterly profits surge
NEW YORK CITY: Delta Air Lines reported surging quarterly earnings amid persistently strong demand, while acknowledging a drag from strikes in the US auto and entertainment sectors. The US carrier said there is still plenty of hunger for travel after Covid-19 lockdowns, with US customers extending the traditional summer European …
Read More »His dealership told him to remove an anti-theft device. Now, his car’s been stolen — again
Months after a North York man’s dealership told him to remove the after-market anti-theft device from his new Lexus, the $75,000 vehicle was stolen from a TTC parking lot on Oct. 3. The theft marks the second time in nine months that Mitchell Levine and his wife Stacie Korn have …
Read More »Gene-edited pig kidney keeps monkey alive for 2 years. Could it one day help transplant patients?
Genetically engineered pig organs now show long-term survival in monkeys, a scientific advance that could some day help people waiting for a transplant. Kidneys were genetically engineered to reduce the risk of rejection by primates. People who need a kidney transplant may die before receiving a suitable match. But genetically …
Read More »Wes Anderson with milk and cookies
“I hope that you like it. And if you don't, that's OK, because it's very short.” That's what director Wes Anderson told the audience when he introduced “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” at the 80th International Venice Film Festival last month. Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel in ‘The Wonderful …
Read More »Why the barangay elections is no small matter
In a few days time, Filipinos will yet again exercise one of the most basic rights of a citizen in a democratic society: suffrage or the right to vote. And while slogans of “vote wisely” and “no to vote buying” are themes as common as the latest TikTok dance craze …
Read More »Wake-up call
The only difference between the Philippines and Israel in their affinity with the US is that Manila receives far less military aid than the $3 billion that Washington pours into the Middle Eastern nation yearly. The Hamas militant attack on Israel warns of the capability of those intending to sow …
Read More »Rody threatens to kill legislator to help Sara get CIF—Colmenares
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is threatening members of Congress with harm, in particular a militant lawmaker, just so his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, can get confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) for her offices, a former legislator said Friday. Neri Colmenares, chairman of the Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan) and …
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