Lauri Markkanen scores 33 as Jazz rally past Thunder
February 7, 2024
Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lift the Utah Jazz to a 124-117 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.
NBA: Jimmy Butler puts up 23 as Heat down Magic
February 7, 2024
Jimmy Butler scored 23 points to lead seven Miami players in double figures, and he hit back-to-back 3-pointers that held off a late Magic rally in the Heat's 121-95 win over Orlando.
Heart Evangelista praises Liza Soberano for ‘carving out her own path’: ‘This is power’
February 7, 2024
Heart Evangelista showed her support for Liza, who is currently in Hollywood for the international premiere of “Lisa Frankenstein.”
Liza Soberano says ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is the ‘kind of movie I’ve always wanted to do’
February 7, 2024
It's been almost a year since Liza Soberano opened up about her Hollywood dream, and it really manifested!
BLACKPINK’s Lisa teases fans with new project ‘coming soon’
February 7, 2024
BLACKPINK member Lisa teased her fans with an upcoming project that is "coming soon."
Carla Abellana is selling her pre-loved designer items on Instagram
February 7, 2024
In case you missed it, Carla Abellana is selling several of her pre-loved designer items on Instagram.
ENHYPEN dances to ‘GENTO,’ sings OPM songs in New Clark City concert
February 7, 2024
ENHYPEN made their Filo ENGENEs the happiest fans during their concert in the Philippines.
Marco Gumabao shares romantic video with ‘love of my life’ Cristine Reyes on her birthday
February 7, 2024
Marco Gumabao didn't miss the chance to honor Cristine Reyes on her 35th birthday.
Gina Carano Sues Disney for ‘The Mandalorian’ Firing, With Elon Musk’s X Footing the Bill
February 7, 2024
Musk has said X would pay legal bills for people who say they were unfairly fired for posts on his platform.
Michael de Mesa on late siblings Cherie and Mark Gil: ‘It still breaks my heart’
February 6, 2024
Michael de Mesa admitted that he still misses his late siblings, Cherie Gil and Mark Gil.
With Middle East at a ‘critical juncture’, UN Iraq envoy appeals for restraint
February 6, 2024
Attacks originating both within and outside Iraq have the potential to unravel hard-won stability and other achievements if they continue, the head of the UN Mission in the country, UNAMI, warned the Security Council on Tuesday.
War crimes fears over Israeli ground invasion of Rafah
February 6, 2024
Any move by Israel to extend its full-scale invasion of Gaza into the massively overcrowded southern city of Rafah could lead to war crimes which must be prevented at all costs, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said on Tuesday.
UN’s political chief warns of escalating toll as third year of war in Ukraine looms
February 6, 2024
With the war in Ukraine about to enter its third year, the damage wrought by the conflict to the country and to global peace and security is becoming increasingly clear, the UN’s top political affairs official said on Tuesday.
World News in Brief: Unprecedented cholera spike in Africa, Julian Assange extradition update, locusts compound Sudan crisis
February 6, 2024
Cholera cases are surging globally, and there’s been an unprecedented spike in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
UN deputy chief calls for ‘courage, vision and solidarity’ to boost middle-income nations
February 6, 2024
Despite being the driving force for sustainable development, middle-income countries face unique challenges and require more international support and vision to thrive, the UN deputy chief said on Tuesday.
UN rights office voices concern ahead of elections in Pakistan
February 6, 2024
UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk has urged authorities in Pakistan to ensure that parliamentary elections this week are free and fair, his office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Amid a funding crisis, UNRWA’s work in Lebanon could end by March
February 6, 2024
Cancer patients, young students and families are among the 250,000 Palestinians – 80 per cent already living under the poverty line – who could lose access to lifesaving services in Lebanon by March amid looming funding cuts, the UN agency for Palestin...
One year on, for survivors of Türkiye-Syria quakes the suffering is far from over
February 6, 2024
Tens of thousands of families that survived last year’s devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria have yet to recover on multiple fronts, the UN’s top humanitarian official warned on Tuesday.
UN food agency ramps up deliveries amid worsening food security in Ethiopia
February 6, 2024
As severe hunger ripples across northern Ethiopia, the World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance to three million people in the coming weeks to avert “a major humanitarian catastrophe”, the agency announced on Tu...
Harvard University offers 142 free online courses this 2024
February 6, 2024
Folks, you might want to take a free online course at Harvard University to spice up your resume this year!
Miss Universe Philippines 2024: Here are the confirmed candidates so far
February 6, 2024
Cities and provinces in the country, including Filipino communities from different parts of the world, are gearing up for the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines 2024 pageant.
Infineon Cuts Sales Guidance on Weak Demand
February 6, 2024
Infineon lowered its sales forecast for fiscal 2024 by about 2% after first-quarter revenue missed expectations and as the company reckoned with months of weak demand for chips in personal electronics.
Surrey RCMP searching for missing 15-year-old girl
February 6, 2024
The teen was last seen Sunday near Rosemary Heights Drive and 34 Avenue, and is believed to have been heading to downtown Vancouver at the time.
Police charge 27-year-old man following robbery, assault at Regina business
February 6, 2024
A 27-year-old man was arrested and charged following a shoplifting incident which involved a weapon at a local business on Sunday.
Prank 911 call for gunshots leads to Peterborough man’s arrest: police
February 6, 2024
Police say a man made a call early Sunday to report gunshots in the area of Charlotte Street and Park St. North. Officers determined it was false and found the caller with drugs.
More than 350 charges laid in Calgary fradulent ID investigation
February 6, 2024
According to a news release on Monday afternoon, the investigation began in 2022 when officers discovered a fraudulent document manufacturing lab.
‘The front door is blocked’: Cape Bretoners have big dig ahead of them after storm
February 6, 2024
A relentless, multi-day snow storm that dumped more than 100 centimetres of snow in parts of Nova Scotia has people in Cape Breton sitting and waiting to be dug out.
Intermittent closures at rockslide site north of Summerland: AIM Roads
February 6, 2024
The closure is on Highway 97 between Callan Road and Okanagan Lake Provincial Park. Scheduled blasting, which could require longer closures, will be posted in advance.
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating death of 32-year-old North Battleford individual
February 6, 2024
The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are investigating a homicide in North Battleford and so far, has determined this incident is not believed to be random in nature.
Lumby couple’s trial for failing to provide necessities of life to a child moves ahead
February 6, 2024
The trial for a Lumby couple charged with failing to provide the necessities of life to a child under the age of 16 years old is inching ahead.
RCMP make arrest after locating stolen vehicle at a Manitoba First Nation
February 6, 2024
Officers with the Ste Rose du Lac RCMP say the man was wanted on outstanding warrants. They added a stolen black truck was located in the ditch off Highway 278.
Selina Robinson steps down as B.C. minister following controversial comments
February 6, 2024
Dozens of people showed up to protest outside a BC NDP caucus retreat on Monday morning, demanding Selina Robinson be removed from her role, following her comments last week.
Historian na si Ambeth Ocampo, personal nang nakita ang babaeng kamukha ng namayapa niyang ina
February 6, 2024
Ano kaya ang masasabi ng Filipino historian na si Ambeth Ocampo ngayong nakita na niya nang personal at harapan ang babae na mula sa Davao City na nag-viral kamakailan dahil sa malaking pagkakahawig sa litrato ng kaniyang namayapang ina na si Belen Oca...
DMW at CICC, sanib-puwersa para lalo pang maprotektahan ang mga OFW vs scammers
February 6, 2024
Lumagda sa kasunduan ang Department of Migrant Workers at Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center upang pag-ibayuhin ang proteksyon sa mga overseas Filipino worker laban sa mga scammer.
Britain”s King Charles diagnosed with cancer –Buckingham Palace
February 6, 2024
Britain's King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and the 75-year-old will postpone public-facing duties while he undergoes treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday.
Babae sa Sultan Kudarat, bakit ikinadena ng pamilya sa gilid ng bangin at walang saplot sa katawan?
February 6, 2024
Masakit man sa kalooban ng pamilya, wala silang magawa kung hindi ikadena at hayaang manatili sa tila scaffolding o tungtungan ang kaanak nilang babae matapos na magkaroon siya ng problema sa pag-iisip habang nagbubuntis noon sa edad na 18.
Dragon art
February 6, 2024
Contemporary artist Leeroy New (standing, center) unveils his latest work, a 132-meter installation titled ‘Flight of the Lucky Wood Dragon,’ made of different indigenous materials and displayed at Lucky Chinatown Mall on Monday, a few days before the Chinese New Year. New is joined by Lucky Chinatown General Manager Nori Mizoguchi, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls Cluster […]
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Senate ‘won’t be rushed’ on RBH6
February 6, 2024
Pledge to finish talks on economic ‘Cha-cha’ by March hangs The Senate will not be rushed into proposing changes in the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, putting into question a commitment senators made to House leaders that they would be able to do so by the end of March. “I just wish to reiterate […]
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