As firefighters struggle to contain fires burning through Quebec’s forests, the province’s fire prevention agency says there are more fires than the agency can handle. The province’s fire prevention agency says it only has the ability to fight 30 fires. As firefighters struggle to contain fires burning through Quebec’s forests, …
Read More »Delta Air Lines faces class-action lawsuit over carbon neutral claim
A California woman is launching a class-action lawsuit against Delta, alleging the company’s claim of being “the first carbon-neutral airline” is bogus. Lawsuit centres around controversial carbon offsetting — a practice the company says it has moved away from. Mayanna Berrin thought she was doing the right thing for the …
Read More »Nuggets dominate Heat in NBA Finals game one
THE Denver Nuggets launched their first NBA Finals campaign in franchise history with a dominant 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday, propelled by yet another Nikola Jokic triple double. Two-time Most Valuable Player Jokic scored 27 points with 10 rebounds and 14 assists to lead the Nuggets, who …
Read More »Explore The Space Museum, SM North’s newest multimedia art destination
Don’t miss this exhilarating cosmic journey at SM North SM North presents The Space Museum, an exhilarating cosmic journey that promises a one-of-a-kind adventure. This cutting-edge multimedia art destination offers a captivating experience for both mall-goers and content creators alike. Located on the second level of SM North Edsa’s North …
Read More »Laid off Shopify workers say in lawsuit company is reneging on severance agreements
A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify Inc. reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts. Employees agreed to one number only to be informed later they would get significantly less. A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify Inc. reneged on a deal it …
Read More »Njomza unveils genre-bending EP ‘Stages’
Rising pop artist Njomza is best known for her songwriting prowess on Ariana Grande’s “7 rings” and “thank u, next.” Her star continues to shine, this time as a solo artist, as she unveils her highly anticipated new EP, “Stages.” The release came after steadily feeding fans with a trio …
Read More »Labadan 9th in Asian Rhythmic Gymnastics’ all-around, seals ticket to world tourney
TEENER Breanna Labadan sealed her return trip to the world championships Friday with a solid performance that was good for ninth place in the individual all-around finals of the 14th Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Labadan, 16, recovered from a shaky hoops outing to finish strong …
Read More »Scorching heat, congested camps and a perilous journey await many fleeing Sudan’s violence
Along South Sudan’s border, right on the edge of a country at war, a CBC News team observed a huge humanitarian effort struggling to cope with the fallout from Sudan’s bloodshed. A CBC News team visited the southern border region, where the world’s poorest nation is facing a new crisis. …
Read More »Sri Lanka reduces interest rates
COLOMBO: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reduced its interest rates on Thursday for the first time since the island nation declared bankruptcy after stern fiscal controls, improved foreign currency income and help from an International Monetary Fund (IMF) program resulted in inflation slowing faster than expected. The Central Bank …
Read More »Five things to do at the Philippine Book Festival
The upcoming Philippine Book Festival promises to be the biggest one yet. If you’re planning to go to the World Trade Center Manila this June 2 to 4, here’s a quick game plan. #1 See the original “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo” manuscripts The upcoming book festival promises to …
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