POC hopes for as many as 25 Filipino Olympians in Paris
April 12, 2024
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Abraham 'Bambol" Tolentino is hoping to see as many as 25 Filipinos qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
F1: Fernando Alonso signs multiyear extension with Aston Martin
April 12, 2024
LONDON — Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension to remain at Aston Martin for at least the next two seasons. The 42-year-old Spaniard is in his second season at Aston Martin, which announced the extension on Thursda...
Asynchronous classes for public schools on April 15-16 — DepEd
April 12, 2024
Asynchronous classes or distance learning will be implemented in all public schools nationwide from April 15 to 16, the Department of Education said.
Judge dismisses lawsuits filed vs Drake over deadly Astroworld concert
April 12, 2024
HOUSTON—Hip-hop artist Drake has been dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston in which 10 people were killed, a judge has ruled. Drake was a special guest of rap superstar Travis Scott, who had headlined the festiva...
Trump raises millions in ritzy Atlanta neighborhood that wants to secede over violent crime
April 12, 2024
Former President Donald Trump attended a fundraiser in an Atlanta, Georgia, district that tried to secede from city over spiraling crime and lack of police support.
Critics warn schools are skirting Texas DEI ban after university shuffles DEI officials to other departments
April 12, 2024
Conservatives in Texas are warning universities may be trying to skirt a new law banning DEI at public universities by reshuffling DEI officials to other departments.
UK economy posts 0.1% growth in February in further sign of recession rebound
April 12, 2024
The U.K. economy fell into a recession last year but showed slight growth in January.
African drone company uses AI to give vital help to US fruit and nut farmers
April 12, 2024
A South African startup is using AI software, drones and mobile phones to combat climate change by analyzing fruit and nut crops for U.S. farmers and growers in 18 other countries.
Georgia man who added antifreeze into breast milk for newborn daughter sentenced to prison
April 12, 2024
A Fulton County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after he was found guilty of poisoning breast milk for his newborn daughter with antifreeze while the mother was hospitalized.
PBA: Magnolia acquires Jerrick Balanza in trade with Converge
April 12, 2024
Magnolia made a huge move amidst its shaky start in the PBA Philippine Cup after acquiring the rights to Jerrick Balanza through a trade with Converge.
G7’s infra partnership program PGII to fund 1st Asia-Pacific ‘economic corridor’ in PHL
April 12, 2024
THE Philippines is set to receive fresh investments in critical sectors as it becomes the beneficiary of a new “economic corridor” under the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Initiative (PGII) of the Group of 7 (G7).US P...
Benilde survives San Beda’s third set resurgence to remain unbeaten
April 12, 2024
De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde had to dig deep in order to conquer a third set resurgence from San Beda University, 25-11, 25-21, 25-22, and remain unbeaten in the NCAA Season 99 women's volleyball tournament.
NBA roundup: Warriors’ win, Kings’ loss tightens play-in race
April 12, 2024
Stephen Curry recorded 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Golden State Warriors post a 100-92 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, creating a three-way tie for eighth place in the Western Conference.
NBA: Jazz edge Rockets to end 13-game losing streak
April 12, 2024
Luka Samanic scored a season-high 22 points and Keyonte George had 20 as the Utah Jazz snapped a 13-game losing streak with a 124-121 victory over the Houston Rockets in Salt Lake City.
Rashee Rice turns himself into police after alleged role in hit-and-run
April 12, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Rashee Rice turned himself into police on Thursday night for his alleged role in a hit-and-run.
Escudero apologizes for EDSA bus lane use, admits ‘abuse of protocol’
April 12, 2024
Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero apologized after his vehicle, equipped with a protocol plate for senators, was caught using the EDSA busway.
The left is all about squatters’ rights putting homeowners like you at risk
April 12, 2024
Squatting has made the national news and with good reason. The left has spent years undermining property rights and that jeopardizes home ownership, especially in New York City.
Top Amazon exec says it’s a ‘myth’ robots steal jobs
April 12, 2024
Stefano La Rovere, director of global robotics at Amazon, said that, rather than replacing jobs, robotics and other technologies are enhancing people's roles.
NBA: Warriors beat Blazers, forge 3-way tie for 8th in West
April 12, 2024
Stephen Curry recorded 22 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Golden State Warriors post a 100-92 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
China remains crucial for U.S. chipmakers amid rising tensions between the world’s top two economies
April 12, 2024
Data from S&P Global shows that many U.S. chip giants generate a larger share of revenue from China compared with the U.S. despite increasing trade barriers.
China has strong fundamentals and should remain a focus for businesses, Singapore trade minister says
April 12, 2024
China is facing economic headwinds in the near term, but Singapore trade and industry minister Gan Kim Yong believes in its long term prospects.
Inside Lilium, the German company trying to revolutionize air travel
April 12, 2024
German aerospace company Lilium wants to revolutionize air travel by making it a zero-emission sector.
World Series champion dumps agent Scott Boras after tumultuous free agency period: report
April 12, 2024
After Jordan Montgomery signed a one-year deal despite expectations of a multi-year pact, the left-hander has reportedly dumped Scott Boras as his agent.
Newly-formed World Boxing in talks with up to 30 members as it seeks to run 2028 Olympic event
April 12, 2024
RENENS, Switzerland — Breakaway governing body World Boxing says it is holding talks with 25 to 30 prospective new member nations as it seeks to be the International Olympic Committee’s preferred partner to run boxing tournaments at the Los Ange...
Clark, Reese headline list of 15 players invited to WNBA draft
April 12, 2024
NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese headline a list of 15 college players who have been invited to the WNBA draft on Monday, the league announced Thursday.
DeChambeau puts on a clinic of power and putting, leads Masters
April 12, 2024
AUGUSTA, Georgia — Bryson DeChambeau was the mad scientist who calculated barometric pressure and the decay of spin rate in altitude when trying to figure out how to best play the game.
Tiger off to rousing start in pursuit of more Masters history
April 12, 2024
AUGUSTA, Georgia — Tiger Woods can still draw a crowd.
US Open champ takes a shot at LIV Golf after Masters opener
April 12, 2024
AUGUSTA, Georgia — Wyndham Clark was not just unperturbed after a first-round 73 at the Masters left him eight shots back of Bryson DeChambeau on Thursday. The US Open champion was brimming with confidence that he could still overtake the LIV Golf sta...
O.J. Simpson passes away at 76
April 12, 2024
LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson, the football star and Hollywood actor acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend in a trial that mesmerized the public and exposed divisions on race and policing in America, has died. He was 76.
Rory staying positive after first-round 71 in Masters
April 12, 2024
AUGUSTA, Georgia — Sometimes you need to catch a break or two to win a major.
Pereira-Hill light heavy title bout between highlight UFC 300 card
April 12, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Jim Miller, who stands alone with 26 career victories, entered the media room Wednesday wearing a way-too-big UFC 100 jacket with his name on it.
$50K Olympic track prize the latest in long, conflicted relationship between athletes and money
April 12, 2024
SINCE the day they were founded, the Olympics have had a confusing relationship with money. The games were supposed to celebrate sport for sport’s sake. But the price athletes paid to be any good was far too high, and it took virtually no time f...
Here’s how investigators allege interpreter stole $16M from Ohtani
April 12, 2024
LOS ANGELES — Federal authorities allege Ippei Mizuhara, the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, stole more than $16 million from the two-way baseball sensation to cover his gambling debts.
As SGA steps back, his Thunder teammates flourish
April 12, 2024
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault used Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s subtle sacrifices to show why the Thunder aren’t like most playoff contenders that carry the “young team” label.
Holiday says signing long-term deal with Celtics was what he envisioned after trade
April 12, 2024
BOSTON — The Celtics always hoped to keep Jrue Holiday on their roster beyond this season. It didn’t take Holiday long this season to view Boston as a franchise he wanted to play for on a long-term basis.
Alonso signs multiyear contract extension with Aston Martin
April 12, 2024
LONDON — Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension to remain at Aston Martin for at least the next two seasons.
California college engineering student dies at Big Sur waterfall in tragic accident: ‘Passion for adventure’
April 12, 2024
A student at California Polytechnic State University died in an accident during a trip to Big Sur on the coast of California over the weekend.
GUTFELD: Longtime NPR editor gets frustrated with institutional bias at public radio mainstay
April 12, 2024
Fox News host Greg Gutfeld sounds off on O.J. Simpson's death, reported bias at NPR and President Biden's interview with Univision on "Gutfeld!"