Intense to torrential rains affect parts of Metro Manila, 8 Luzon provinces
August 26, 2024
Parts of Metro Manila and eight provinces in Luzon experienced intense to torrential rains with lightning and strong winds Monday afternoon.
Kyle Kuzma on PBA’s four-point shot: ‘I think it”s good for the game’
August 26, 2024
The PBA's introduction of the four-point shot into its games has drawn mixed reactions from basketball pundits and fans across the globe, but the league might have gotten a fan in NBA player Kyle Kuzma.
China’s AI Engineers Are Secretly Accessing Banned Nvidia Chips
August 26, 2024
Developers in China are working with brokers to access computing power overseas, sometimes masking their identity using techniques from the crypto world.
China slams U.S. for adding firms to export control list over alleged support for Russian military
August 26, 2024
The U.S. on Friday said it is tightening export controls to "further restrict the supply of both U.S.-origin and 'U.S. branded' items to Russia and Belarus."
Tesla’s Optimus faces stiff humanoid competition at Beijing robot conference
August 26, 2024
While Chinese companies last week showed off human-like robots playing the zither or grabbing sodas, Tesla displayed its Optimus humanoid inside a clear box.
Elon Musk’s Hard Turn to Politics, in 300,000 of His Own Words
August 26, 2024
The billionaire’s social-media feed shows his metamorphosis from a businessman who largely avoided politics to a vocal Trump supporter.
How the Journal Analyzed Elon Musk’s Posts on X
August 26, 2024
Analyses revealed that his feed has fundamentally shifted from business toward politics and social issues.
Habagat to bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao, parts of Luzon
August 26, 2024
The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will bring rains over Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Luzon on Monday, PAGASA said in its weather forecast.
EJ Obiena and his 2024 pole vault season
August 26, 2024
Filipino Olympian and pole vaulter EJ Obiena is having an eventful 2024 pole vault season.
Obiena finishes 5th in Silesia Diamond League as Duplantis resets world record anew
August 26, 2024
EJ Obiena misses out on a podium finish in the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, where superstar Armand Duplantis shatters his own world record he set in the Paris Olympics
EJ Obiena finishes 5th, Mondo Duplantis sets new world record in Diamond League Silesia leg
August 26, 2024
Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena missed out on the podium in his second tournament following the Paris Olympics as he ended up fifth in the Silesia leg of the Wanda Diamond League on early Monday.
Scoring frenzy: Adams goes for 50 vs import-less Blackwater in San Miguel romp
August 25, 2024
Jordan Adams takes over in the decisive third quarter as San Miguel turns back a Blackwater crew that still manages to compete even after parting ways with import Ricky Ledo
Filipino victims of human trafficking arrive from Laos
August 25, 2024
They are just nine of the total 73 Filipinos rescued from Laos where they were forced to work in a scam syndicate, according to the Department of Migrant Workers
PBA: Jordan Adams scores 50 to power SMB past import-less Blackwater
August 25, 2024
Jordan Adams was unstoppable the entire game as the American import powered San Miguel to a 128-108 blowout of undermanned Blackwater in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Waterspout seen over Cebu’s Mactan Channel
August 25, 2024
A waterspout formed over the Mactan Channel in Cebu last Friday, according to a 24 Oras Weekend report.
Gawilan, Bantiloc tasked to carry PH flag in Paralympics opening ceremony
August 25, 2024
Para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc lead the six-athlete Philippine delegation in the opening ceremony of the Paris Paralympics
PBA: NLEX averts meltdown for 2-0 start, keeps Phoenix winless
August 25, 2024
NLEX squandered a double-digit lead but got its act together in time to gut out a 100-95 victory over struggling Phoenix and remain unbeaten in the PBA Season 49 Governors' Cup on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
‘Overcoming adversity’: NLEX wastes huge lead vs Phoenix but holds on to stay unbeaten
August 25, 2024
Myke Henry shoulders the scoring load and hits big shots down the stretch as NLEX comes out victorious despite squandering a 23-point lead
Alas Pilipinas Men survive Vietnam in thriller to bag second straight SEA V. League bronze
August 25, 2024
Youthful Alas Pilipinas Men showed grit in the clutch to escape Vietnam, 27-25, 14-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-12, and claim the bronze medal in the second leg of 2024 SEA V.League on Sunday in Indonesia.
I’m from Japan, home to some of the world’s longest living people: The No. 1 beverage I drink every day
August 25, 2024
Nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka shares what she drinks every day to promote longevity, inspired by her experiences growing up in Nara, Japan.
Ernie Gawilan, Agustina Bantiloc named Philippines’ flag bearers for 2024 Paralympics
August 25, 2024
Veteran para swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para archer Agustina Bantiloc have been tasked to carry the Philippine flag at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics at the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées.
Habagat to bring more rains over S. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
August 25, 2024
The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) will continue to bring rains over western parts of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao in the next 24 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said in its Sunday afternoon forecast.
NCAA open to adding gymnastics, weightlifting to its lineup of events in future
August 25, 2024
NCAA Season 100 management committee chairman Hercules Callanta said the country's oldest collegiate league isn't closing its doors to the prospect of adding new sports like weightlifting and gymnastics to its lineup of events.
Naomi Osaka’s confidence ahead of US Open boosted by nostalgic return to New York
August 25, 2024
Still finding her form after returning to action in January following a 15-month maternity break, Naomi Osaka hopes to recapture the US Open crown she won in 2018 and 2020
Carlos Alcaraz says he is fit after injury scare at US Open training
August 25, 2024
Fresh from a heartbreaking loss to Novak Djokovic in the Paris Olympics final, Carlos Alcaraz looks to reclaim the US Open crown he won in 2022
4 volcanic quakes recorded at Kanlaon Volcano
August 25, 2024
Four volcanic earthquakes have been recorded at Kanlaon Volcano in the past 24 hours, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said on Sunday.
Habagat to bring rains over western parts of S. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
August 25, 2024
The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) is affecting the western parts of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao on Sunday and will bring rains over several areas, PAGASA said in its forecast.
NCAA plans to honor ’10 Greatest Players’ in Season 100 kickoff
August 24, 2024
For its centennial season, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) plans to honor and recognize its 10 Greatest Players as the league celebrates 100 years of excellence in sports.
Akari survives Farm Fresh, marches to PVL semis
August 24, 2024
Akari continued its flawless run, overcoming a first set hiccup to survive a tight four-set win against Farm Fresh, 17-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23, and advance to the semifinals of 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference on Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
Cignal overcomes Tushova’s 50-point explosion, Akari stays perfect to reach PVL semis
August 24, 2024
Cignal outlasts a gritty Capital1 side powered by a record-setting performance by import Marina Tushova, while Akari disposes of Farm Fresh to advance to the PVL semifinals for the first time in franchise history
Rookie Lemetti stars late as Rain or Shine turns back Ginebra to stay unbeaten
August 24, 2024
Felix Lemetti takes over in the fourth quarter as Rain or Shine scores a come-from-behind win over Barangay Ginebra in Candon City for a 2-0 start in the PBA Governors' Cup
Coco Gauff bringing positive attitude to US Open ‘victory lap’
August 24, 2024
Defending US Open champion Coco Gauff shakes off her nerves as she hopes to defend her title in the final major of the year
Typhoon Shanshan won’t affect PH – PAGASA
August 24, 2024
Typhoon Shanshan, which is outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), will not affect any part of the Philippines, the state weather bureau PAGASA said on Saturday afternoon.
Djokovic eyes record 25th Grand Slam in US Open after golden Olympics
August 24, 2024
After finally capturing the elusive Olympic gold medal, Novak Djokovic aims to defend his US Open title as he hopes to end his Grand Slam drought this year
The Summer Is So Hot, Workers Are Wearing High-Tech Ice Packs
August 24, 2024
New technologies are making what had seemed like science fiction possible
Habagat to bring cloudy skies, scattered rains over S. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
August 24, 2024
The Southwest Monsoon or Habagat will bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers over the western sections of Southern Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao on Saturday, PAGASA reported.
Severe tropical storm monitored outside PAR west of Central Luzon
August 24, 2024
The weather bureau PAGASA is monitoring the movement of a severe tropical storm outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.
Chips or Not, Chinese AI Pushes Ahead
August 23, 2024
Chinese technology companies cut off from the world’s most advanced chips for artificial-intelligence computing are rallying around an appealing message from industry pioneers: to make money, they might not necessarily need them.