Narca claims silver in kun khmer at SEA Games

Kristian Narca (left) of the Philippines fights Laingkousin Khun of Cambodia in kun khmer men’s 57kg finals on Thursday, May 11, in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. PHOTO BY DIO DELUVIO PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Filipino fighter Kristian Narca claimed the silver medal in the kun khmer …

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Cray rules 400-meter hurdles for 6th straight SEAG gold

Eric Cray wins his sixth straight men’s 400-meter hurdles gold in the SEA Games on Thursday in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO  PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Eric Cray ruled the men’s 400-meter hurdles to claim his sixth straight gold medal in the event at the Southeast Asian Games to …

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Airbnb posts $117-M profit

REBOUND The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb Inc. reports quarterly financial results on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. AP PHOTO AIRBNB said on Tuesday it earned $117 million in the first quarter as revenue rose during the ongoing recovery …

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Asia dips ahead of US inflation report

ON EDGE A pedestrian passes by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange electronic screen in Hong Kong on April 26, 2023. Asian shares declined in muted trading on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, as investors awaited an upcoming report on US inflation, an important indicator for where interest rates and global growth …

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La Salle beats Lyceum for second straight win

Raven Cortez of La Salle PINOYLIGA PHOTO  La Salle posted its second straight victory at the expense of Lyceum of the Philippines University, 80-76, in the Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup on Tuesday, May 9, at the Enderun Colleges Gym in Taguig. Raven Cortez collected 14 points and five rebounds while Bright …

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A history of cuts to Alberta’s firefighting budget, explained

As fires rage and thousands flee their homes, questions are being raised about past political decisions about the province’s firefighting capacity.  Both UCP, NDP made controversial changes to wildfire response in last decade. It’s been an intense start to Alberta’s wildfire season. As of Wednesday, already more than 425,000 hectares …

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