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With days to spare before a potential first-ever government default, U.S. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and worked to ensure enough Republican and Democratic votes to pass the measure in the coming week.  U.S. …

The bureau alleged in a Thursday media release that Cineplex is breaking the law after an investigation found consumers can’t buy movie tickets online at advertised prices because there is an additional mandatory fee of $1.50 for booking online.  Movie theatre company accused of adding fee onto tickets purchased online. …

“Forever chemicals” are being found in the blood of Canadians — and even higher levels are being found in northern Indigenous communities — says a new report from the government of Canada.  Government departments propose listing the chemicals as toxic under Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Toxic “forever chemicals” are being …

Air Canada is launching non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife that it says will help support both tourism and business in the region.  Route will start in December and fly 3 times a week. Air Canada is launching non-stop, year-round service between Toronto and Yellowknife that it says will …

Coco Martin was among those present at the commemoration of the first death anniversary of the late actress Susan Roces Saturday, May 20. The “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo” star arrived at the Manila North Cemetery with rumored girlfriend Julia Montes. As seen on videos now circulating on social media, Susan’s daughter, Senator Grace Poe, as …

At a Glance In the video, Chris teased fans about his visit. “I’ll be flying to Manila this June for the premiere of Extraction 2 where I play Tyler Rake. I don’t want you to miss out so please come join me. It’ll be fun.” The blockbuster actor shared his excitement, adding, …

Miss Universe Philippines National Director Shamcey Supsup recently provided clarity as to what transpired after the announcement of the Top 10 finalists of the recently concluded Miss Universe Philippines pageant. Shamcey related that following the announcement, the results were submitted to the board of MUPH for record-keeping purposes. However, as …

May 20 is World Bee Day! Bees deserve to be recognized for how hard they work for our planet as its primary pollinator and their role in the biodiversity which humans depend on for survival. Aside from keeping our environment alive, bees also produce plenty of products that humans enjoy, …

NFL LEGEND Jimmy Brown (32), running back for the Cleveland Browns, is shown in action against the New York Giants in Cleveland, Ohio, on Nov. 14, 1965. NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, May 18, 2023, with …

More than 15,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to floods and hundreds of landslides, and many blocked in their homes have no electricity and dwindling food supplies. Some evacuated flood victims sheltered in a national museum, where volunteers provided cots for them to sleep on.  More …