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LOS ANGELES – The Minnesota Timberwolves overwhelmed the Denver Nuggets, 115-70, on Thursday (Friday in Manila) to force the defending NBA champions to a decisive Game 7 in their Western Conference semifinal series. Anthony Edwards shook off an injury scare to finish with 27 points, four rebounds, four assists and …

A Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy in downtown Toronto is facing backlash over a now-deleted job posting for a “volunteer” position in the store. The job posting on LinkedIn listed duties including assisting customers, restocking shelves, and organizing inventory — all for zero compensation. Pharmacist behind LinkedIn posting says intentions were …

A woman who was mauled by dogs in 2019 has won her civil case against the dogs’ owner and the Town of Potton. A Quebec Superior Court judge ordered the town and Alan Barnes to pay her nearly $460,000. Attack could have been prevented if town had taken action, says …

At a farm north of London, Ont., researchers with Western University are planting the seeds for a new chapter in farming — one that could bring year-round harvests and fresh produce to remote northern communities with minimal environmental impact. Western University researchers say solar-driven Agrotunnel uses little energy, water. Western …

“Is basketball destined to fade into obscurity as volleyball rises to prominence? Not necessarily. In the colorful world of Philippine sports, basketball has long reigned as the undisputed king. Due to its popularity, it was once called the national pastime. For decades, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has been the …

The testimony of an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) official before a Senate hearing was quite revealing. The regulatory body primarily relies on desk monitoring—wherein companies are required to submit a report on the conditions of their plants—rather than conducting physical inspections in overseeing power companies. This practice, while convenient for …

MANILA, Philippines — Senate leaders visiting Pag-asa Island in Kalayaan, Palawan on Thursday received radio challenges from China asking them to leave the Philippine territory. China’s communications were made even before the private aircraft carrying Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Floor Leader Joel Villanueva and Sen. JV Ejercito …

A handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard yesterday shows a Chinese Coast Guard ship blasting a PCG vessel with a water cannon near Ayungin Shoal during a resupply mission for Philippine troops on Aug. 5. (Philippine Coast Guard / Facebook page)  MANILA, Philippines — China has granted its …

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, has lauded the professionalism displayed by his uniformed personnel who were tasked to guide the ‘Atin Ito’ coalition in its second civilian supply mission to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) this week. Gavan deployed two PCG vessels—BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) and BRP …

More lawmakers have expressed opposition to the early renewal of the franchise that Congress has given to the power distribution utility Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Some legislators have filed bills to renew the utility’s franchise four years ahead of its expiration in 2028. Among those who joined the opposition to …