Pixar is seeking to rediscover its box office fortunes with timely immigrant fable “Elemental,” the animation studio’s first totally original new film to hit theaters since the start of the pandemic. The movie, out next Friday in the United States, is set in the fantastical Element City — where residents …
Read More »4 young children rescued from Colombian jungle 40 days after plane crash
Four children from an Indigenous community in Colombia were found alive in the south of the country more than five weeks after the plane they were travelling in crashed in thick jungle, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said on Friday. Pilot among 3 adults killed when Cessna 206 aircraft crashed May …
Read More »Air Canada now offering some compensation over recent delays
Saying its initial response was “erroneous,” Air Canada is now making cash offers to some travellers in compensation for the airline’s recent flight disruptions. Some passengers’ claims were rejected by accident, airline says. Saying its initial response was “erroneous,” Air Canada is now making cash offers to some travellers in …
Read More »Indonesia, Malaysia the top destinations for Muslim travelers — report
Indonesia and Malaysia have emerged as the top two destinations globally for Muslim travelers in the newly released Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023. The annual report, now in its eighth year, analyzes data across nearly 140 countries to offer comprehensive insights into which destinations best meet the needs …
Read More »New trends, sustainability at SEA’s largest F&B trade show
Food producers, importers, and exporters worldwide enthusiastically gathered at this year’s Thaifex-Anuga Asia, recognized as Southeast Asia’s largest food and beverage trade show. Jointly organized by Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Koelnmesse, the highly impressive event ran from May 23 to …
Read More »Hottie Chris Hemsworth talks about hot, hot set
Setting a big Hollywood lead like Chris Hemsworth on fire for an action movie might not be the best idea, security-wise, but the actor was willing to put everything on the line to capture a good sequence in the name of good action. In his Manila visit earlier this week …
Read More »Las Vegas’ most popular PH ‘Gimik’ spot is back
There is always that one place where people feel right at home, even when they’re thousands of miles away. For Filipinos in Las Vegas, that place is easily Gimik Republik. This happening destination never fails to remind Filipino communities in California of home. They have a comforting menu of “lutong …
Read More »Sambaa K’e burn so big it could fit Yellowknife 24 times, part of ‘alarming’ wildfire season
The out-of-control wildfire burning near Sambaa K’e, N.W.T., is immense. Having grown in explosive and unexpected fashion from 68,000 hectares to 265,000 hectares as of Thursday evening over a matter of days — the burned area in the N.W.T. covers a swath of land nearly 24 times the size of …
Read More »Whatì residents hopeful for more local hires as Tłı̨chǫ economic arm takes over N.W.T. fishing lodge
Residents in Whatì, N.W.T., are excited for the future of a nearby fishing lodge after the economic arm of the Tłı̨chǫ government took it over. The Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation previously owned 40 per cent of Lac La Martre Adventures, but became the majority owner in March. The lodge had previously …
Read More »Ancient Indigenous ‘clam gardens’ could be modern-day climate solution
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we explore how “clam gardens” can be a climate solution and learn about the importance of biodiversity in forests. Also: An underwater art exhibit. Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative …
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