Google’s App Store Power Goes on Trial
November 7, 2023
The legal fight with Epic Games is the latest challenge over agreements the search company struck with mobile phone makers.
Swiss-designed technology helps Parkinson’s patient walk again
November 7, 2023
A long-term Parkinson's disease patient, Marc Gauthier had essentially been confined to his home until he became the first person to receive a new Swiss-designed implant that dramatically improved his ability to walk.
Easterlies to bring rains over Palawan, Visayas, Mindanao
November 7, 2023
The easterlies will cause cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao on Tuesday, PAGASA reported.
Astronomers find seven planets being ‘fried’ by their star
November 7, 2023
Astronomers using data obtained by NASA's now-retired Kepler space telescope have identified seven planets orbiting a star in our Milky Way galaxy, with all of them suffering the wrath of their star - radiant energy - even more brutally than Mercury. ...
Lessons learned and moving on: One year after JRU-Benilde incident
November 7, 2023
On Tuesday, Jose Rizal University and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde will face off for their second round matchup in NCAA Season 99.
PHIVOLCS maintains Alert 3 on Mayon Volcano amid continued unrest
November 6, 2023
Mayon Volcano in Albay continued its unrest with a slow lava effusion and hazardous volcanic activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported Monday.
Meet the Never-Updaters Who Refuse to Download New Software
November 6, 2023
Love of the status quo or fear of unknown issues? Some phone and computer users are holding on to earlier OS versions for dear life.
‘It’s Showtime’ brings Dolphy, Babalu, Redford White back on screen thanks to AI
November 6, 2023
Who could forget iconic Filipino comedians Dolphy, Babalu, and Redford White?
Basketball coach Ato Tolentino passes away
November 6, 2023
Champion basketball coach Loreto "Ato" Tolentino passed away. He was 75.
Warren Buffett keeps selling BYD. Why some analysts still say it’s a buy
November 6, 2023
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has more than halved its stake in Chinese electric car stock BYD over the last 18 months, filings show.
AP Bren kicks off M5 bid with rematch against Burmese Ghouls
November 6, 2023
A highly-anticipated rematch between the Philippines' AP Bren and Myanmar's Burmese Ghouls will highlight the opening day of the M5 World Championships slated to be hosted by the country in December.
Parenting tips from a traditional British ‘Mary Poppins’ nanny — from handling tantrums to limiting tablet time
November 6, 2023
Norland nannies — known for looking after royal children, including Prince George, Duke of Cambridge — are highly sought after and well paid.
Telecom and internet services are down in Gaza again; Netanyahu says no ceasefire until hostages released: Live updates
November 6, 2023
Many protesters called for an end to Israel's bombardment of Gaza as concerns over civilian casualties mount.
NFL world furious as Commanders player flagged for penalty on seemingly routine sack of Patriots’ Mac Jones
November 6, 2023
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was seemingly sacked in the third quarter on a routine play. However, Washington Commanders defender K.J. Henry was penalized.
Florida man arrested after leading police on high speed chase on motorcycle with fake ‘MCLOVIN’ tag
November 6, 2023
A Plant City, Florida man weaving in and out of traffic at 110 mph on a motorcycle with a fake 'MCLOVIN' tag was arrested after evading multiple traffic stop attempts by police.
HMCS Summerside and Shawinigan return to Halifax after 4-month deployment
November 6, 2023
In a scene filled with hugs and kisses, crews aboard HMCS Summerside and HMCS Shawinigan returned home to Halifax after a four-month deployment in the Baltic Sea.
Elon Musk Unveils ‘Grok,’ a Snarky AI Bot With Lofty Ambitions
November 6, 2023
Billionaire says first product from his artificial-intelligence startup will eventually be available to subscribers on X.
Two shootings within 10 minutes in Abbotsford: police
November 6, 2023
Investigators believe both shootings were targeted and “possibly related.”
London police in hot water after adviser’s anti-Israel chant revealed: report
November 6, 2023
Attiq Malik, an adviser with the Met Police, has come under fire after it was revealed he participated in a chant calling for Israel's destruction during 2021 protests.
Temporary closure of Highway 97 north of Summerland slated for Tuesday
November 6, 2023
The planned closure will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. near the site of a rockslide that took place on Aug. 28 between Callan Road and Okanagan Lake Provincial Park.
Junior hockey: Rockets drop fourth in a row, Warriors fall to Bucks
November 6, 2023
The Kelowna Rockets' struggles continue after losing their fourth-straight game. Meanwhile, the West Kelowna Warriors lose a heartbreaker in overtime.
Zelenskyy invites Trump to visit Ukraine amid GOP front-runner’s pledge to end war with Russia within 24 hours
November 6, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said former President Donald Trump is welcome to visit Ukraine to see the war against Russia firsthand.
‘It happened again!’: Woman hits $12.1 million jackpot at Excalibur Las Vegas
November 6, 2023
For the fourth time in Nevada this year, a person has won another Megabuck jackpot, this time totaling over $12.1 million dollars, according to IGT Jackpots.
CNN panelists sound alarm on ‘really scary’ poll showing Biden trailing Trump in key states
November 6, 2023
A CNN panel raised concerns over a new poll on Sunday during "State of the Union," which showed President Biden was behind Donald Trump in several key states.
London, Ont. prepares for Remembrance Day with poppy campaign, parade
November 6, 2023
Ceremonies include a parade and an ongoing poppy campaign organized by the Royal Canadian Legion. The Legion has also added peacekeepers to its Poppy Stories initiative.
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey leaves fiancée Olivia Culpo in tears with surprise at her bachelorette party
November 6, 2023
San Francisco 49ers superstar Christian McCaffrey scored some points even on his bye week. This time it was for his fiancée, Olivia Culpo.
Verstappen wins Brazilian Grand Prix, Perez distances from Hamilton in fight for runner-up place
November 6, 2023
Three-time champion Max Verstappen led from the start and won the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.
These are some of the strange objects that get stuck in people’s bodies, according to CDC data
November 6, 2023
"Foreign objects stuck in people’s bodies" were the ninth leading cause of unintentional injuries that led to emergency room visits in 2021, according to data from the CDC.
Tim McGraw says ‘biggest disagreements’ with Faith Hill usually involve music
November 6, 2023
Married for nearly 3 decades, Tim McGraw is admitting that his "biggest disagreements" with wife Faith Hill often stem from a difference in opinions on music.
First Nations in B.C. seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S
November 6, 2023
Representatives from the Ktunaxa and Syilx Okanagan nations say they continue to bring up salmon restoration in negotiations for a modern Columbia River Treaty.
How to hide photos on Android from snoops
November 6, 2023
Some people may have photos that are private. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to use Google Photos to keep others from seeing those photos.
B.C. Lions roar in payback win against Calgary, on to West Final next
November 6, 2023
Lions quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. finished 28 of 39 passes, throwing for 413 yards and two touchdowns in addition to the three he scored himself.
1 dead, 2 injured after fatal collision in Howick Township, Ont.
November 6, 2023
The crash, involving a car and a pickup truck, occurred at the intersection of Howick-Turnberry Road and Fordwich Line, police said. An investigation is ongoing.
Expert warns decoupling from China could be a ‘disaster for the world’ as anticipated Biden-Xi meeting looms
November 6, 2023
Retired Adm. Michael Mullen asserted the need for the U.S. and China to maintain a diplomatic relationship to keep pace on key military and foreign policy issues.
Fully engulfed garage fire in North York injures firefighter
November 6, 2023
A firefighter was taken to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries after battling a residential fire in North York on Saturday, officials said.
Thatcher Demko shines in shutout as Vancouver Canucks top Dallas 2-0
November 6, 2023
Thatcher Demko earned his second shutout of the season in a 2-0 win Saturday over the Dallas Stars. The Stars were on a win streak, but playing their third game in four nights.
Nepal villagers cremate loved ones who perished in earthquake that shook its northwest, killing 157
November 6, 2023
Villagers in the mountains of northwest Nepal cremated the bodies of some who perished in an earthquake that shook the area Friday night.
Turkish suspect accused in German airport hostage situation involving 4-year-old
November 6, 2023
A Turkish man was arrested and his 4-year-old daughter was unharmed following an 18-hour hostage situation that unfolded at the Hamburg airport in Germany.