Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies warms up before play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO LOS ANGELES: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was suspended for 25 …
Read More »Senate committee urges Cannabis Act overhaul to address exclusion of First Nations
The federal health minister should amend the Cannabis Act to recognize First Nations’ right to govern the possession, sale and distribution of cannabis on their lands, says the Senate committee on Indigenous Peoples. Committee chair says situation ‘yet another example of how Indigenous Peoples are being let down by Canada.’ …
Read More »Stay or go home: PNVF to decide on De Brito’s contract
Will Jorge Edson Souza de Brito get a contract extension as the Philippine women’s volleyball head coach? The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) is set to decide on the matter when the de Brito-led national team returns to the country after the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women …
Read More »Where to take dad on Father’s Day
Make Father’s Day weekend extra special for the family’s superhero with the following offers and promotions from the city’s top hotels. @Belmont Hotel Manila Café Belmont is hosting “Dinner and Music with Dad” on June 16 and June 17 (Friday and Saturday), featuring a buffet with international cuisines, live acoustic …
Read More »Double the dazzle for Rabiya Mateo at LVNA boutique opening
When LVNA By Drake Dustin opened its newest home at the Shangri-La Plaza Mall, it glistened not only with the precious diamond pieces on display but the radiant celebrities who attended the exclusive event. Touted to be its most spacious boutique to date, LVNA’s trio of captivating brand ambassadors — …
Read More »‘Bleisure’ beckons at Belmont Hotel Mactan
On June 13, homegrown brand Belmont Hotel officially opened its doors at the sprawling Mactan Newtown township in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, making the “bleisure” — business and leisure — experience available for both tourists and working travelers. The hospitality concept is undoubtedly perfect for Lapu-Lapu City, which, in 2022 alone, …
Read More »Ticketmaster announces all-in pricing option during Biden junk fees meeting
U.S. President Joe Biden hosted executives from Live Nation, Airbnb and other companies at the White House on Thursday to highlight his administration’s push to end so-called junk fees that surprise consumers. SeatGeek to unveil similar feature that displays true cost of tickets up front. U.S. President Joe Biden highlighted …
Read More »Perfect Father’s Day gifts for dads
Father’s Day is a time to honor and show appreciation for all the hard work and effort fathers put in to making sure their families have everything they need. There are plenty of gift options dads will sure to love. From gadgets, clothes to food, finding the perfect Father’s Day …
Read More »This dog survived 5 weeks in the Colorado mountains. A hiker carried him to safety
Mike Krugman lost his wife in January. A few months later, his dog Riley went missing. But now the pair are reunited, thanks to the efforts of a hiker who happened to be in the right place at the right time. Widowed man forges friendship with the hiker who rescued …
Read More »Michael Jordan to sell majority stake in NBA’s Charlotte Hornets: team
NEW YORK: Basketball legend Michael Jordan has agreed to sell his majority stake in the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets to an investment consortium, the team announced Friday (Saturday in Manila). The buyer group is led by Gabe Plotkin, chief investment officer at Tallwoods Capital LLC, and Rick Schnall, co-president of private …
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