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DENVER: Nikola Jokic brushed off suggestions the Denver Nuggets were favorites for the NBA Finals on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), insisting the top seeds were preparing for the “hardest game” of their lives against the Miami Heat. Denver hosts Miami in Game 1 of the best-of-seven finals on Thursday (Friday …

Meralco executives lead a forum discussion on energy efficiency tips that households and businesses can use. Seen in the photo are (from left to right) Meralco Assistant Vice President and Head of Biz Joy P. Mendoza, Meralco Vice President and Head for Enterprise and National Government Ma. Cecilia M. Domingo; …

The Sackler family, the wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma, will be shielded from future lawsuits related to the opioid epidemic under a plan approved by a U.S. federal appeals court.  Family would have to contribute up to $6B US to fund for addiction prevention and treatment. The Sackler family, the …

Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is launching a test of a new verification system in Canada, one that costs up to $19.99 a month for a version of the app that comes with enhanced features.  Price will be $15.99 for web-based version or $19.99 on mobile. Meta, the …

Mark Barroca (left) PBA PHOTO  Veteran guard Mark Barroca rescued Magnolia from collapse after scoring six of his team’s last eight points as the Hotshots overcame Converge’s fierce fightback via a 99-95 win in the main game of the PBA on Tour on Wednesday at the Ynares Arena in Pasig. …

Back in October 2022, psychological-thriller “Cattleya Killer” raised the flag when it became the first Filipino series to ever screen at the MIPCOM Cannes — the world’s most extensive entertainment content market and the largest exhibition of studios and distributors. Earning warm reception and positive reviews by the audience and …

The residents of 33 King St., near Weston Road, are withholding rent from their corporate landlord Dream Unlimited, demanding the company commit to no more above-guideline rent increases. Building owner Dream Unlimited says it’s doing ‘critically necessary’ restoration work. About 200 residents of a west-end Toronto highrise have decided to …

Thursday, major provisions of the new law take effect across the province, ones that could have tangible effects on people’s everyday lives by making it more difficult to receive services in English, and which have stoked anxiety in English-speaking and bilingual communities that a delicate balance they’ve reached could falter.  …

Motivated by the climate crisis, Akiko Hara switched to an electric vehicle. But it’s become a bigger lifestyle decision than she had anticipated.  I was motivated by the climate crisis facing our world. This First Person column is written by Akiko Hara, who lives in Vancouver. For more information about …

Offshore oil veteran Rob Strong says Equinor’s decision sends a stark warning to others in the offshore oil and gas industry — “If you can’t produce it, don’t drill it.”  Offshore oil veteran says project’s delay sends a dark message on the future of the industry. The mood of Energy …