First Citizens BancShares Inc, which acquired Silicon Valley Bank following its collapse, sued HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday, accusing it of illegally poaching more than 40 of the failed bank’s employees. First Citizens seeking more than $1 billion US in damages. First Citizens BancShares Inc, which acquired Silicon Valley Bank …
Read More »‘Ang Lalaki sa Likod ng Profile’ revealed
The stars shone bright at the recent Tindahan ni Aling Puring Sari-sari Store Negosyo Convention, Puregold’s annual celebration of small business owners across the country. Yukii Takahashi Wilbert Ross Among the many exciting events lined up for participants, one notable highlight was the official press conference for “Ang Lalaki sa …
Read More »Russia still fending off alleged Ukrainian incursion, local official says
The Russian military and security forces were continuing on Tuesday to fend off an alleged incursion by Ukrainian saboteurs first reported the day before in a Russian border region, according to a Russian official. Kyiv has denied the allegations, blaming Russian guerrilla groups supporting Ukraine. The Russian military and security …
Read More »Turkish Cuisine Week begins today
Philippines joins the Turkish Cuisine Week, which begins in the country today. The global event is happening simultaneously around the world with the goal of introducing the richness of Turkey’s gastronomic culture, historical roots and its sustainable nature. This year is also the centennial anniversary of the foundation of the …
Read More »TikTok sues Montana to overturn first statewide ban on video-sharing app
Social media company TikTok Inc. filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Montana’s ban on the video-sharing app, arguing the law is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights and is based on “unfounded speculation” that the Chinese government could access user data. 5 content creators filed similar lawsuit last …
Read More »Robert De Niro compares his evil new character to Trump
Actor Robert De Niro poses during a photocall for his latest film ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ at the 76th Cannes International Film Festival in the city of Cannes, southern France on Sunday, May 21, 2023. AFP PHOTO CANNES, France: Robert De Niro couldn’t help but take a jab at …
Read More »Overloaded, under-resourced: health-care problems top of mind as Alberta votes
Albertans have health care top of mind as they consider casting their ballots. The problems in Red Deer reflect the state of the health-care system across the province. Parties make their campaign pitches to fix a system stretched thin. Milt Williams was facing a painful years-long wait for knee replacement …
Read More »Heat rout Celtics, on brink of NBA Finals
MIAMI: The Miami Heat knocked the stuffing out of the Boston Celtics on Sunday (Monday in Manila), powering to a 128-102 victory to take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA Eastern Conference finals. The Heat, who host game four on Tuesday, are one win away from reaching the NBA Finals. …
Read More »Economists lower Malaysia’s export forecasts
CONTRACTION A photo of Malaysian automaker Proton’s newest model, the Proton X90 sports utility vehicle dated May 7, 2023. Economists downgraded Malaysia’s export forecasts after observing a contraction on exports in April. XINHUA PHOTO KUALA LUMPUR: Economists have revised down Malaysia’s full-year export forecasts after the steeper-than-expected export contraction in …
Read More »China tells tech users to stop using Micron chips
TECH WAR A sign marks the entrance of the Micron Technology automotive chip manufacturing plant on Feb. 11, 2022, in Manassas, Virginia. Stepping up a feud with Washington over technology and security, China’s government on Sunday, May 21, 2023, told users of computer equipment deemed sensitive to stop buying products …
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