Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to report today to a federal prison in Texas, where she has been sentenced to spend the next 11 years after being convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges. Holmes lost bid earlier this month to remain free pending appeal of her conviction. Disgraced …
Read More »PH fencers grab 2 golds in Taiwan tilt
SOPHIA Shekinah Catantan, the youngest sister of fencing star Samantha, lived up to her family’s reputation by taking one of two golds that Filipino fencers won in the 1st Hefeng National Junior Fencing Championships in Taiwan over the weekend. The 13-year-old Sophia joined Canlas Fencing top bet Marcus Antonio Manuel …
Read More »Max Collins explains silence about split from husband Pancho Magno
Max Collins finally confirmed what many have been speculating on for some time. The actress revealed in a recent interview with Boy Abunda that she and husband Pancho Magno have indeed called it quits and that it happened amid the pandemic. But why the silence? Max explained, “I didn’t talk about …
Read More »Our favorite style moments at Binibining Pilipinas 2023 Grand Coronation Night
Let’s look back at some of the best looks of the evening. A new batch of Filipina queens has been crowned to represent the Philippines on the international pageant stage. Binibining Pilipinas 2023 marked the end of its 59th edition with a grand coronation night on May 28 at the …
Read More »Chris Hemsworth headlines Manila’s ‘Extraction 2’ premiere
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is set to visit Manila for the Asia Pacific premiere of Netflix’s Extraction 2 on June 5, at SM Mall of Asia. Smart Postpaid has organized an exclusive raffle promo, giving its subscribers a chance to witness his presence firsthand. The highly anticipated sequel features Tyler …
Read More »Uganda president signs anti-LGBTQ bill, which includes death penalty provisions, into law
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” in defiance of Western condemnations and potential sanctions from aid donors. Could affect Uganda’s trade and development aid from Western countries. Uganda approves harsh new anti-LGBTQ law Ugandan President Yoweri …
Read More »Businesses reopen as life in Hay River, N.W.T. returns to new normal after wildfire
Businesses in Hay River, N.W.T. have varying degrees of optimism about the future after a wildfire forced residents out of the town for nearly two weeks. One local restaurant fears the government’s financial support program isn’t going to be enough. Vietnamese restaurant hoping small businesses will get more relief. As …
Read More »F2 beefs up lineup for PVL Invitational
Jolina de la Cruz (right) and Mars Alba UAAP PHOTOS F2 Logistics deepened its rotation by signing three players who made their mark in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament. On Sunday, May 28, the Cargo Movers announced their signing of FEU Lady Tamaraws’ Jovelyn Fernandez as well as …
Read More »SG’s Temasek cuts staff compensation
PAY CUT In a file picture taken on Feb. 6, 2009, a man walks past the company logo of Temasek Holdings in Singapore. Singapore state investment fund Temasek said on Monday, May 29, 2023, it had slashed compensation for the team and senior management responsible for its investment in collapsed …
Read More »Halifax-area wildfire has not grown, but ‘dangerous’ firefighting conditions expected
Officials say crews made good progress through the night, but an expected change in the weather later Tuesday could create potentially dangerous firefighting conditions. More than 200 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed Officials say more than 200 homes and other structures have been damaged or destroyed. …
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