Richard Simmons’ team shares final photo and social media post: ‘We thought you’d want to see’
July 21, 2024
Richard Simmons had one last social media post prepared, shared by his staff following his death last week at the age of 76.
British sprinter, 16, slows down well before finish line at European championship to blow first-place lead
July 21, 2024
British sprinter Jake Odey-Jordan was eliminated from the 200m dash at the European Athletics U18 Championships Friday after comitting a major blunder 50 meters out from the finish line.
Campaign crisis: Dems who have called for Biden to drop out or raised concerns about his health
July 21, 2024
President Biden's poor performance at the presidential debate has sparked panic among the party’s hierarchy, with key players said to be mulling ways to abandon his re-election bid.
Sen. Joe Manchin calls on Biden to step aside, pass torch to ‘a new generation’
July 21, 2024
Sen. Joe Manchin, an independent from West Virginia, said Sunday it's time for President Biden to step aside as a presidential candidate and "pass the torch to a new generation."
Some Filipinos illegally sell their kidneys to earn up to P200k
July 21, 2024
Filipinos have been found taking part in selling their kidneys in the black market to be able to earn money up to P200,000.
Philadelphia shooting at big block party leaves 3 dead, 6 injured
July 21, 2024
Nine people were shot, three killed after a mass shooting late Saturday into Sunday in the 1200 block of North Alden Street in west Philadelphia, a local reporter said.
How 9th century flaming rats led to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll
July 21, 2024
The history of rock 'n' roll is so deep that if you pull on enough threads, you'll be led back to wartime barrages of flaming rats. And I do mean actual rats that were on fire.
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson backs Trump: ‘Indomitable spirit’ is ‘exactly what the world needs’
July 21, 2024
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Donald Trump was exactly what the world and the White House needed in an op-ed for the Daily Mail on Friday.
Secret Service admits it denied requests for tighter security for Trump
July 21, 2024
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — The Secret Service now acknowledges it denied some requests by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign for increased security at his events in the years before the assassination attempt on him at a recent r...
Trump gunman Thomas Crooks’ high school corrects ‘misconceptions,’ says he wasn’t on rifle team
July 21, 2024
The school district where President Trump's would-be assassin attended high school released a statement Saturday to "clarify any common misconceptions."
Biggest pro win: Alex Eala sweeps W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz singles, doubles titles
July 21, 2024
Alex Eala reigns in a W100-level event for the first time, even doing it in dominant fashion by sweeping the singles and doubles championships in the ITF Vitoria-Gasteiz in Spain
Lawmakers laud Marcos admin’s achievements
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Even before President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, several lawmakers, led by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, had already expressed their satisfaction with the gov...
Sen. Blackburn blasts Secret Service director for prioritizing party over attempted-assassination probe
July 21, 2024
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn ripped Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle for prioritizing a reception over a probe into the attempted assassination of former President Trump.
Hezbollah fires rockets after Israel strike on Lebanon
July 21, 2024
BEIRUT, Lebanon — Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Sunday said it fired Katyusha rockets at northern Israel in response to an overnight Israeli strike that, according to state media, hit a weapons depot and wounded six people. Hezbollah has traded near-dai...
Trump blows past Biden in June fundraising race, with July numbers expected to be worse for Democrats
July 21, 2024
Former President Trump out-fundraised President Biden in June, eclipsing the Democrat's lead that he'd held throughout the 2024 presidential race.
Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr dead at 22, school says
July 21, 2024
Utah State Aggies football player Andre Seldon Jr. died on Saturday, according to the school. Officials identified him as a man who went missing in Utah earlier in the day.
Break-in suspect fakes medical issue, assaults officer: Winnipeg police
July 21, 2024
The officer was uninjured as a result of the assault, which police allege happened Friday evening.
WNBA All-Star Game lives up to hype as fans praise competitiveness, swipe NBA players
July 21, 2024
Basketball fans appeared to be refreshed over the competitiveness in the WNBA All-Star Game, which featured the top talent from the league against those selected for the Olympics.
Saudi urges ‘maximum restraint’ after Israel strikes Yemen
July 21, 2024
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a major foreign player in Yemen’s nearly decade-long civil war, urged restraint on Sunday in the wake of an Israeli strike that the Huthi rebels said killed six people. The Israeli attack which ...
Heat warnings, wildfire smoke impact Saskatchewan
July 21, 2024
Environment Canada says the combination between the heat and smoke increases health risks.
‘I totally cried’: Condolences after Calgary polar bear’s sudden death
July 21, 2024
According to the zoo, the incident occurred when two polar bears were seen sparring – which is described as normal behaviour by the zoo – before Baffin went under the water.
PVL: Depleted Creamline ready to step up, says Michele Gumabao
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Michele Gumabao stressed Creamline is ready to step up when it matters most despite the Cool Smashers missing three-time MVPs Alyssa Valdez and Tots Carlos at the start the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Gumabao dropped 21 points...
Comedian Zarna Garg praises Usha Vance as husband JD’s ‘secret superpower’: ‘You can’t deny’ this about her
July 21, 2024
Indian-American comedian Zarna Garg offered praise for JD Vance's wife Usha and shared her enthusiasm about the larger number of Indian-Americans getting involved.
Fiba U18 Asia Cup-bound Gilas Boys sweep Seaba qualifiers
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines—Even with a spot in the Fiba U18 Asia Cup already secured, Gilas Pilipinas Boys never let up to sweep the Seaba Qualifiers on Sunday. Gilas completed an undefeated campaign after trouncing Indonesia, 87-64, at MABA Stadium in Kuala ...
Artificial intelligence detects cancer with 25% greater accuracy than doctors in UCLA study
July 21, 2024
A new study from UCLA found that an AI tool identified prostate cancer with 84% accuracy — compared to 67% accuracy for cases detected by physicians. Experts weigh in on the findings.
Obiena still optimistic of Olympic medal quest despite ‘physical problems’
July 21, 2024
EJ Obiena reveals he has been battling 'physical problems' in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, yet remains confident that he can compete at the highest level in a bid to deliver the Philippines a prized medal
Alex Eala also wins singles title at W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala pulled off a twin title campaign in the W100 Vitoria-Gasteiz after earning her fifth International Tennis Federation (ITF) singles crown on Sunday evening (Manila time) in Spain. Just a day after ruling the doubles tour...
Make camping fun for everyone with unique s’mores, fireside games, water activities and more
July 21, 2024
Sleeping under the stars and cooking over an open fire doesn't always appeal to everyone. Here are ways to add an extra level of fun to camping.
Barbie Forteza rescues Herlene Budol after falling off GMA Gala stage
July 21, 2024
Kapuso actress Barbie Forteza may look like a damsel in distress, but in real life, she played knight in shining armor to Herlene Budol after the latter stumbled and fell face-flat while walking the ramp of the GMA Gala 2024, held at the Marriott Grand...
Finally! Hamilton Ticats beat Argos for first win of CFL season
July 21, 2024
After starting the season 0-5 the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won their first game of the year in the CFL by beating the Toronto Argonauts.
West PH Sea: ‘No formal offer’ of help from US for Ayungin missions – NSC
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has not received any “formal offer” of help from the United States for the resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the National Security ...
Davao City bags PSL Global Challenge division crown
July 21, 2024
Davao City captures the U20 title, emerging as the last Philippine team standing in all divisions of the PSL Global Championship Challenge
UN chief expresses deep concern over Israel strikes on Yemen, and risk of regional escalation
July 21, 2024
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has responded to Israel’s airstrikes on the Yemeni port city of Hudaydah, which reportedly killed at least six people and injured more than 80, by calling for all parties involved in the conflict to “exercise utmos...
Gaza: What human rights mean to displaced youth
July 21, 2024
The voices of young female students sounded out across a makeshift classroom tent in the Al Istiqlal camp at the centre of Deir al-Balah in Gaza, against the backdrop of war in the bombarded and besieged enclave as the head of the UN human rights offic...
Marcos’ Sona barong made by artisans from Calabarzon, Visayas – PCO
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will wear a barong made by artisans from Calabarzon and Western Visayas for his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said on Sunday. “...
Kabataan party-list prepares ‘protest barong’ for PBBM’s 3rd Sona
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Although guests at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona) are prohibited from wearing outfits with political messages, Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel on Sunday said he would be wearing a “...
LOOK: Marcos readies for his 3rd Sona
July 21, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is gearing up for his third State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday. He was seen practicing his speech in a few photos shared by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Sunday afternoon...
Top Wall Street analysts are confident about the potential behind these 3 stocks
July 21, 2024
TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Costco and Nvidia