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Sebastian Coe  PARIS—World Athletics president Sebastian Coe’s decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medallists may have been welcomed by athletes but the move has upset some of his fellow federation bosses and surprised seasoned observers of the Games. Coe put the cat among the pigeons when he announced …

Chinese pop star Lay Zhang released “Psychic,” his second lead single from his English album that will drop this year. “Psychic” was crafted by Lay, Rykeyz, Sean Douglas, JHart, and Kyle Reynolds, with Grammy-nominated Rykeyz at the helm of production, a producer renowned for his work with Skip Marley, H.E.R., …

Candid Coffee uses cups made from sustainable bamboo plants and 100% plastic-free water-based coating.  MANILA, Philippines — Achieving environmental sustainability is, indeed, every Juan’s responsibility. And if we are to meet the United Nations’ climate goals in our current tight timeline, we need to work together. Shangri-La Plaza and its …

Scottie Thompson (9)/PBA Images  MANILA, Philippines — Make it three in a row. The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel won their third straight game and squeaked past the TNT Tropang Giga, 87-83, in a colossal PBA Philippine Cup matchup Friday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The twin towers of …

Canada’s inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase, along with shelter costs such as mortgage interest rates and rent.  Year-over-year inflation is up slightly but dropped when excluding gasoline prices. Canada’s inflation rate went up …

Composite image of Keanu Reeves and Shadow the Hedgehog (AFP / Valerie Macon, Sega)  MANILA, Philippines — Actor Keanu Reeves is joining the cast of “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” to voice the character Shadow the Hedgehog. The news first broke on “The John Campea Show” and was later confirmed to …

NCCA UPDATE. Letran’s Marie Judiel Nitura (No. 1) delivers a powerful spike against Jose Rizal University’s Shanine Pretta (No. 15) and Khreiszantha Gayle Batara (No. 16) in the NCAA Season 99 women’s volleyball tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Arena in San Juan on Friday (April 19, 2024). The Lady Knights won, …

Concerns linger over B.C. Wildfire Service’s planned ignition before wildfire spread and burned 170 homes during the 2023 wildfire season. A Forest Practices Board investigation into the planned ignition is ongoing, as residents prepare for another wildfire season.  Concerns linger over B.C. Wildfire Service’s planned ignition before wildfire spread, burned …

A golden retriever named Stella is now part of legal history in B.C. after an upper court decision based on new laws recognizing pets as family members, not just property.  Recent changes to B.C. legislation mean pets no longer treated as mere property in custody disputes. A golden retriever named …

Canada’s space sector received a boost from the federal government in its budget, both in terms of money and vision, with proposed funding for a moon program and the formation of the National Space Council.  The Canadian Space Agency also received a proposed $8.6 million for its lunar program. Canada’s …