Reddit, the website known as the “front page of the internet,” is making front-page news today, as many communities there have gone private to protest recent changes that would charge third-party apps to access the site’s content — a move developers say would put their applications out of business. Thousands …
Read More »Mayon volcano lava flows in Philippines, thousands decamp to evacuation centres
Truckloads of villagers on Tuesday fled Philippine communities close to the erupting Mayon volcano, traumatized by the sight of red-hot lava flowing down its crater and fearful of sporadic blasts of ash. Nearly 15,000 people have left the mostly poor, rural areas in recent days as Mayon activity picks up. …
Read More »China struggles after good Q1
SHIYAN, China: Sales of Yizhuan Automobile Co.’s trash trucks picked up after China ended antivirus controls in December, but their growth is in low gear as managers struggle to rebuild business lost during the pandemic. China’s economy rebounded at the start of 2023, but after a good first quarter, factory …
Read More »Bringing more fun to Zambales
As cold winds and rains gradually begin presenting in the Philippines, many Filipinos are eager to get a last hurrah on the beach and soak up some summer sun. Among the go-to beach destinations in the country is Zambales. Luckily, beach-going just got better in Zambales as the Inflatable Island …
Read More »Crash landing on us! Swiss village reels from Netflix fame
“It’s a dream come true,” said Filipina tourist Isabel Palijon, staring in wonder at a wooden pier framed by the turquoise waters of a Swiss lake and the towering Alps behind. And she is not alone. Ever since the hugely popular South Korean series “Crash Landing on You” aired a romantic …
Read More »Signs of snow and frost span parts of Canada as we hit mid-June
Frost and snowfall — two words that don’t typically roll off the tongue easily in mid-June. It’s the reality for some Canadians this week however, as any summer-like weather will take a back seat. A developing clipper system will trigger beneficial and widespread rain from B.C. to Manitoba. The incoming …
Read More »NBA CHAMPS
The Denver Nuggets win Game Five of their best-of-seven finals against the Miami Heat on Monday, June 12, 2023 (Tuesday in Manila) to claim their first NBA championship Nikola Jokic scored 28 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds …
Read More »Canadian schools are experimenting with cellphone bans, but some parents say the devices are lifelines
Some schools across Canada are banning cell phones in order to reduce bad behaviour, remove distractions and improve quality of life in the classroom. Meanwhile, one Ontario parent says his daughter’s phone was a ‘lifeline’ when she was being bullied. Phones impact students’ mental health, reduce the ability to concentrate …
Read More »How climate change turns summer into a real bummer for Canada’s youth
Click here to view the video Sophia Killawee can recall the first time she saw the effects of climate change. It was a few years back at summer camp. Her bunk had a skylight over it and, one morning she woke up and saw the sky had turned orange from …
Read More »Brackley Drive-in patrons asked not drive off with cat
The temptation may be strong, but the owner of Brackley Drive-In Theatre, on P.E.I.’s North Shore, has asked audience members to refrain from taking home Timber, the theatre’s resident cat. Timber will often join people to watch a movie, said Bob Boyle, but he needs to be left on …
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