Johnson unveils plan to fund Israel, Ukraine in closed-door House GOP meeting
April 16, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan to fund the U.S.'s foreign aid priorities amid mounting pressure and global conflicts.
Texas Gov. Abbott blasts Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over border crisis: ‘Bunch of lies’
April 16, 2024
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sat down with FOX4 News to discuss second attempt to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border crisis.
Caitlin Clark selected No 1 overall by Indiana Fever in 2024 WNBA Draft
April 16, 2024
Iowa Hawkeyes superstar Caitlin Clark was selected No. 1 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever as her stardom shifts to professional basketball.
California sues beach city over voter ID law backed by majority of residents
April 16, 2024
California officials are suing Huntington Beach over a voter ID amendment the city passed last month with support from a majority of residents.
Trump Media stock slides to more than 66% below its peak
April 16, 2024
NEW YORK — The stock price for Donald Trump’s social media company slid again Monday, pushing it more than 66 percent below its peak set late last month. Trump Media & Technology Group closed down 18.4 percent at $26.61 as more of the euphori...
White House official confronted on international blunders under Biden: ‘Got your hands full’
April 16, 2024
White House national security communications advisor John Kirby was pressed on the international chaos under the Biden administration by Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer.
Notice of Annual Meeting of the Stockholders’ of Shell Pilipinas Corporation
April 16, 2024
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GOP AGs put a major US bank on notice for alleged ‘de-banking’ of conservatives
April 16, 2024
Over a dozen Republican attorneys general are warning a major U.S. bank against alleged practices of “de-banking" certain customers because of their religious or political views.
Goldman Sachs profits boosted by uptick in mergers
April 16, 2024
NEW YORK — Goldman Sachs reported higher first-quarter profits Monday on a strong performance across most businesses, benefiting from a boost in merger activity and increased market revenues. Profits were $3.9 billion, up 27 percent from the year-ago p...
Pagasa: Hotter parts of Luzon likely due to HPA’s ridge
April 16, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The ridge of a high-pressure area (HPA) is seen to bring warmer weather to parts of North and Central Luzon’s eastern portion on Tuesday, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical an...
Tesla plans to lay off 10% of its workers after dismal Q1 sales
April 16, 2024
DETROIT — After reporting dismal first-quarter sales, Tesla is planning to lay off about a tenth of its workforce as it tries to cut costs, multiple media outlets reported Monday. CEO Elon Musk detailed the plans in a memo sent to employees. The layoff...
Scottie Scheffler spotted at Dallas dive bar after winning 2024 Masters
April 16, 2024
Scottie Scheffler definitely got home after his 2024 Masters victory on Sunday, as he was spotted at a Dallas dive bar following his second career victory at Augusta National.
NFL mock draft: Nick Wright has Bears pair Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr.
April 16, 2024
With the 2024 NFL Draft just a week away, Nick Wright shares his latest mock draft, presenting a potential trade for the ages in the top five.
Only 26% of Americans say they get at least 8 hours of sleep – poll
April 16, 2024
NEW YORK — If you’re feeling sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. But in ...
Retail sales surged 0.7% in March as Americans boosted spending
April 16, 2024
NEW YORK — Americans boosted spending at a hotter-than-expected pace in March, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges. Retail sales rose 0.7 percent last month — almost double what econo...
Colombia’s capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists
April 16, 2024
Carlos Fernando Galán, the mayor of Bogotá in Colombia, has announced that homes will have to pay additional fees for using more than 22 cubic meters of water per month; the move comes amid a drought.
A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper
April 16, 2024
Katsiaryna Novikava, a political prisoner in Belarus, shed light on the country's prison system and detailed how she was beaten; she smuggled out her story which she wrote on pieces of toilet paper.
Israeli military tells Palestinians not to return to north Gaza after witnesses say troops killed 5
April 16, 2024
The Israeli military warned Palestinians on Monday not to return to northern Gaza, after Israeli troops opened fire on crowds of displaced residents trying to return to their homes in the area.
Wild dash camera video shows moment armed suspect learns driver has a gun
April 16, 2024
A dash camera captured the moment an armed man approached a vehicle at a stop light in Philadelphia before the driver opened fire and sent him and the car he got out of speeding away.
Victory Liner grabs Campaign Asia’s top brand for customer experience
April 16, 2024
With a rich history spanning 78 years in the transportation industry, Victory Liner, Inc. (VLI) has established itself as a premier service provider, renowned for its exceptional offerings. Recognized as Campaign Asia’s top brand for customer experien...
NBA: LeBron, Lakers take on Pelicans as NBA play-in tips off
April 16, 2024
LeBron James will be out to extend his 21st NBA campaign on Tuesday when his Los Angeles Lakers open the NBA play-in tournament against the New Orleans Pelicans, the winner booking a playoff meeting with the defending champion Denver Nuggets. The Laker...
Authorities recover fourth body from Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage in Baltimore
April 16, 2024
The Key Bridge Response Unified Command announced on Monday that its teams have found the body of a fourth victim of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
Billionaire Mark Cuban dodges question asking if he pays his ‘fair share’ of taxes: ‘I pay what I owe’
April 16, 2024
Billionaire business mogul Mark Cuban was ridiculed on X Sunday night after posting that he proudly filed millions in tax dollars to the IRS for Tax Day.
Panama Canal increases crossings as drought eases
April 16, 2024
The Panama Canal will increase booking slots for its Panamax locks from May 16 due to estimated water levels of the artificial lake which it draws from, the canal authority said on Monday, pointing to an easing of a drought that had caused cuts in dail...
Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
April 16, 2024
That coffee you slurped this morning? It’s 600,000 years old. Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world’s most popular type of hot beverage, known to scientists as Coffea arabica or simply, “ar...
General Motors to relocate downtown Detroit HQ, redevelop iconic Renaissance Center
April 16, 2024
General Motors plans to move its Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office tower, and redevelop its current home, the Renaissance Center.
Rebels raise flag at seized Myanmar base, commander confident of retaining control
April 16, 2024
Myanmar resistance fighters on Monday burned the flag used by the military government and raised their own banner at a newly captured army base, as a senior rebel commander vowed they would hold the strategic area near the Thai border.
PRIME MEDIA HOLDINGS INC.: NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING
April 16, 2024
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Man stabbed dead in GenSan brawl
April 16, 2024
A man was stabbed dead in a brawl in General Santos City, according to a GMA Regional TV One Mindanao report on "Saksi."
Infant found dead inside a box in a cemetery in Pangasinan
April 16, 2024
Two infants were found dead in separate places. One was found in a box inside a cemetery in Pangasinan while the other one was found behind a boarding house in Bohol. According to the report of GMA Regional TV One North Central Luzon's Russell Simorio ...
P12-M worth of property destroyed in Cebu City fire
April 16, 2024
About P12 million worth of property was destroyed in a fire that hit Cebu City early Sunday morning, according to the GMA Regional TV Balitang Bisdak report of Marisol Abdurahman on "Saksi."
Transport groups hold vigil in Quezon City after strike
April 16, 2024
Transport groups, Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (PISTON) and Samahang Manibela Mananakay at Nagkaisang Terminal ng Transportasyon or MANIBELA, held a vigil at Mabuhay Rotonda in Quezon City following the first day of their...
No new EDCA bases—Marcos
April 16, 2024
Balikatan exercises may be expanded to include Japan President Marcos said Monday the United States would not be given access to more military bases under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement that allows American troops to rotate through and stor...
China’s conditions hinder joint oil exploration in South China Sea
April 16, 2024
President Marcos said China’s continued push for its laws to govern the South China Sea hinders the possibility of a joint oil exploration between Manila and Beijing in the region. “We always come up against the same argument between China and the Phil...
Gov’t won’t allow ICC to arrest Rody
April 16, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos said he would not hand over his predecessor to the International Criminal Court (ICC) regardless of the ongoing tirades coming from former President Rodrigo Duterte. During FOCAP’s 50th Anniversary Presidential Forum, Mr. Mar...
Transport strike fails to paralyze Metro
April 16, 2024
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported that the first day of the two-day transport strike in the National Capital Region (NCR) had minimal impact on public transportation. MMDA chairman Don Artes stated that no stranded pas...
Too many excuses on Rody-Xi secret deal—PBBM
April 16, 2024
President Ferdinand Marcos said the alleged “secret deal” between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Beijing on the West Philippine Sea has “many excuses”. The President stressed during the presidential forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association...
Pres. Marcos, sinabing maraming ‘palusot’ sa umano’y ‘secret’ deal ni ex-Pres Duterte sa China
April 16, 2024
Pinuna ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. nitong Lunes ang magkakaiba umanong pahayag ng kampo ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte tungkol sa sinasabing "secret" agreement na pinasok ng dating administrasyon sa China.