Ukrainians have gotten very, very good at cleaning up in the wake of Russian missile and drone attacks on their cities. But while rubble and corpses can always be cleared away, the memories remain. Their determination to lead normal lives in a war zone is astonishing — but some scars …
Read More »Why PBBM should act on the destruction of the Relief Map of the Philippines
We need to put the spotlight on the demolition of an Important Cultural Property At a Glance The National Museum of the Philippines is correct that the Relief Map is not classified as cultural property because under RA 10066 it is classified higher—It is an Important Cultural Property (ICP). A …
Read More »Rhian Ramos on alleged ‘secret’ romantic relationship with Michelle Dee
Rhian Ramos is aware of rumors about her and Miss Universe PH 2023 Michelle Dee supposedly in a “secret” relationship and for the longest time. She told us recently, “Naku matagal na yan. Actually even before she came out as bisexual, like two years ago, marami na kaming shippers.” The actress …
Read More »How climate change ‘loads the dice’ for severe wildfire seasons in Canada
More than 2,400 wildfires have burnt more than 4.7 million hectares of land in Canada so far this season. This has blanketed much of the country (and parts of the United States) in smoke. Many people, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, laid the blame for this particularly dour spring on …
Read More »Cargo loaders at B.C.’s ports vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike
More than 7,000 terminal cargo loaders at British Columbia’s ports have voted overwhelmingly in support of strike action against local maritime employers, although both sides are still negotiating to avoid such an outcome. Vote yielded 99.24 per cent support for strike action, union says. More than 7,000 terminal cargo loaders …
Read More »At least 59 people killed after boat sinks off the coast of southern Greece
At least 59 people have died and dozens are feared missing off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank, authorities said Wednesday. Over 100 people rescued in operation taking place off coast of Greek Peloponnese region. At least 59 people have died and …
Read More »BLACKPINK’s Jennie apologizes for suddenly leaving stage at Melbourne concert
K-pop girl group BLACKPINK member Jennie issued an apology for suddenly leaving the stage during their Melbourne concert on June 11. BLACKPINK held their “Born Pink” world tour at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on June 10 and 11. BLACKPINK’s Jennie (Instagram) BLACKPINK’s Jennie leaving the stage at Melbourne concert …
Read More »Why—and how—we must make room for the Muslim traveler
Indonesia and Malaysia top destinations prefered by the Halal travel demographic in just-released travel index At a Glance By 2028, Muslim arrivals are expected to hit 230 million, with projected expenditure of $225 billion. MELAKA An hour away from the capital lies the perfect day trip. Rich in history and …
Read More »‘No Hard Feelings’, starring Jennifer Lawrence, marks the return of raunchy comedies
At a Glance In No Hard Feelings, Jennifer Lawrence plays Maddie who, on the brink of losing her childhood home, discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. No Hard Feelings, a laugh-out-loud, edgy comedy …
Read More »The company that makes the Instant Pot and Pyrex cookware is filing for bankruptcy
The company that makes kitchen staples like CorningWare, Pyrex and the Instant Pot has entered bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. and Canada. U.S. company traces origins to Canadian inventor of eponymous cooking device. The company that makes kitchen staples like CorningWare, Pyrex and the Instant Pot has entered bankruptcy proceedings …
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