Lee Victor drops debut single ‘Nagkakahiyaan”
January 25, 2026
Lee Victor is in his singer era! The former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition” housemate just dropped his debut single “Nagkakahiyaan.”
Para athletics boosts PH gold haul as ASEAN Para Games nears end
January 25, 2026
Para athletics continued to deliver for the Philippines, adding more gold medals to the country"s tally as the ASEAN Para Games in Thailand approaches its closing.
DICT: Social media verification likely to remain voluntary
January 25, 2026
Verification of social media accounts will likely remain voluntary, despite the Department of Information and Communications Technology"s plan to release a new policy measure to curb fake news next week.
On wedding anniversary, David Rainey tells Glaiza de Castro: ‘Isasayaw kita, hanggang sa walang hanggan”
January 25, 2026
Glaiza de Castro and David Rainey marked the third anniversary of their Philippine wedding--the second time they tied the knot.
Kyline Alcantara shares nostalgic ballroom dancing throwback from Bicol childhood
January 25, 2026
Kyline Alcantara went on a trip down memory lane, sharing a throwback video of herself ballroom dancing at her school in Bicol when she was just five years old.
NBA: Cavs extend hot stretch with impressive win vs. Magic
January 25, 2026
Donovan Mitchell scored 36 points and dished out nine assists and Jaylon Tyson had 17 points as the surging Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Orlando Magic 119-105 on Saturday night.
Sabalenka holds off next-gen talent Mboko to reach Australian Open quarterfinals
January 25, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka played tiebreak tyrant again as she fended off Canadian young gun Victoria Mboko 6-1 7-6(1) to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for a fourth time in succession.
Shaira Diaz, EA Guzman look straight out of a K-drama in Hanbok attire
January 25, 2026
Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman looked like K-drama stars during their recent trip to South Korea!
The day of the second killing
January 25, 2026
Steven Garcia, as told to Gaby Del Valle: I was in the middle of a frozen lake when I got the notification from The Minnesota Star Tribune that there had been a shooting. I was on assignment at a pond hockey event, and someone who was supposed to play later that evening said he probably […]
Ros Atkins on… How popular is President Trump?
January 25, 2026
BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores how Americans feel about their president during a nonstop start to 2026 shaped by pivotal events at home and abroad.
How weight-loss jabs are changing our spending habits
January 25, 2026
With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer?
Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue
January 25, 2026
Russian strikes left much of Kyiv without heat, water and power during freezing temperature, even as Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. held talks on ending the nearly four-year war.
The Instant Smear Campaign Against Border Patrol Shooting Victim Alex Pretti
January 25, 2026
Within minutes of the shooting, the Trump administration and right-wing influencers began disparaging the man shot by a federal immigration officer on Saturday in Minneapolis.
Khalil Ramos turns 30 at an arcade: ‘A childhood dream come true’
January 25, 2026
Khalil Ramos may have turned 30, but he is--and forever will be--a kid at heart.
As the world inches back to a pre-WW2 order, the ‘middle powers’ face a grave new challenge
January 25, 2026
With economic stagnation and extremes of inequality comes corrosion of trust in democratic institutions. So Trump may be a symptom, not a cause, of what Carney called a "rupture" with the post-WW2 order.
Microsoft handed the government encryption keys for customer data
January 25, 2026
The FBI went to Microsoft last year with a warrant, asking them to hand over keys to unlock encrypted data stored on three laptops as part of an investigation into potential fraud involving the COVID unemployment assistance program in Guam - and Microsoft complied. Typically, companies resist handing over encryption keys to authorities. Most famously, […]
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations
January 25, 2026
A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.
Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos
January 25, 2026
There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech conference.
Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff if Canada makes deal with China
January 25, 2026
In his Truth Social post, Trump suggested that China would try to use Canada to try to avoid paying U.S. tariffs.
Andy Burnham Wants to Stand, Will Labour Let Him?
January 25, 2026
Allies of the prime minister may try and block him from standing in Gorton and Denton.
Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app
January 25, 2026
Sparkli said that education systems often fall behind in teaching modern concepts. The company wants to teach kids about topics like skills design, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship by creating an AI-powered learning "expedition."
MicroSD Express cards and Anker’s travel adapter rule the deal roost this week
January 25, 2026
Welcome to the weekend, friends! We’re still in a bit of a deals lull before the Presidents Day and V-Day sales begin, the bulk of which we anticipate kicking off the first week of February. However, for now, we’re still seeing some solid discounts on a few newer gadgets and some old, Verge-approved favorites. Anker’s […]
SEC drops lawsuit against Winklevoss twins’ Gemini crypto exchange
January 25, 2026
The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
Gmail’s spam filter and automatic sorting are broken
January 25, 2026
Some Gmail users may have noticed that promotional emails that normally go to their own siloed tab have started flooding their inbox. Reports hit the Google forums and Reddit that messages are bypassing the Updates and Promotional filters and went straight to Gmail inboxes. Some also reported seeing a banner at the top of some […]
A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?
January 25, 2026
It’s getting hard to tell which AI labs. are actually trying to make money. We created a rating system to help sort it out.
How PopWheels helped a food cart ditch generators for e-bike batteries
January 25, 2026
PopWheels realized its battery swapping network could be used for more than food delivery workers who need to charge their e-bikes. Now, its planning for an "aggressive rollout" this summer.
U.S.-brokered peace talks break off without a deal after overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine
January 24, 2026
Statements following the talks did not indicate that any agreements had been reached, but both Moscow and Kyiv said they were open to further dialogue.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China
January 24, 2026
President also claims US refineries will process seized Venezuelan oil, saying ‘we take the oil’Donald Trump on Saturday said he would impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian imports if the North American country makes a trade deal with China.Beside that ...
Russia launches ‘brutal’ attack on Ukraine as peace talks continue
January 24, 2026
Kyiv says Moscow used 396 drones and missiles in ‘another night of Russian terror’ on second day of talks in UAERussia launched a major drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine’s two largest cities, Kyiv and Kharkiv, early on Saturday, as US, Ukraini...
Therapists say they see more workers anxious about AI: It’s ‘a fear of becoming obsolete’
January 24, 2026
More workers are talking about their anxiety around artificial intelligence in therapy, therapists say.
Delroy Lindo just got his first Oscar nomination at age 73—he overcame ‘strategic missteps’ to build a 50-year career
January 24, 2026
"Sinners" actor Delroy Lindo, nominated for his first Oscar award at age 73, has discussed the challenges of being labeled as "difficult" earlier in his career.
‘A lot of fear’: the families bearing brunt of Sweden’s immigration crackdown
January 24, 2026
Many of those moved into an asylum return centre have held jobs for years and can speak the language“Sweden did this for us,” said Sofiye*, making a supportive scooping up gesture with her hands. “And then, bam.” She dropped them to the ground.Sofiye, ...
Gabbi Garcia at Khalil Ramos, ‘kinasal” sa isang music video; handa na kaya nilang totohanin?
January 24, 2026
Tila wedding bells are ringing para kina Gabbi Garcia at Khalil Ramos, matapos silang bumida bilang married couple sa music video ng latest song ng grupong Ben&Ben. Handa na kaya silang tototohanin ang kasal?
‘Massive’ Russian strikes on Ukraine hit negotiation table as well as people, Kyiv says – as it happened
January 24, 2026
this blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereIndia and Europe hope to strike the “mother of all deals” when EU chiefs meet prime minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi next week, as the two economic behemoths seek to forge closer ties, AFP...
Best Kitchen Composters and Food Recyclers (2026)
January 24, 2026
Responsibly dispose of your food scraps with one of these indoor, (mostly) odor-free, WIRED-tested devices.
Investors went to Davos for AI. They left talking about Greenland
January 24, 2026
Two Davos's emerged: one chasing AI’s future, the other gripped by Greenland, tariffs and the geopolitical risks reshaping investor playbooks.
Syrian and Kurdish forces agree to extend ceasefire as threat of war looms
January 24, 2026
Ceasefire to be extended for one month to allow transfer of suspected Islamic State members from Syria to IraqThe Syrian government and Kurdish forces agreed to extend a ceasefire on Saturday, according to Syrian diplomatic sources, temporarily staving...
What’s the Best Red Light Therapy Mask for Your Skin in 2026?
January 24, 2026
The LED devices we'd actually buy with our own money.