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. …

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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 …

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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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United Way NWT fire, flood fund tops $500K

United Way NWT has breezed past its initial goal of raising $100,000 for its emergency response fund for fires and floods.  By Sunday afternoon, the campaign had raised $529,000, said David Connelly, volunteer chair of the United Way NWT’s emergency response committee. “That speaks to the tremendous generosity and timely …

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One-stop spa and beauty center is also a party place

Alpina’s Stephanie Chua and Kathryna Pimentel (left and rightmost respectively) with Megaworld owner Kevin Tan.  Permanent eyelash extensions, bejeweled nails and glossy manicures are some of the biggest beauty trends of 2023. Alpina Lounge and Wellness, the newest beauty and pampering player in Uptown Parade, Taguig City, knows these styles …

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