U.S. special prosecutor John Durham has ended his four-year investigation into possible FBI misconduct in its probe of ties between Russia and Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign with withering criticism of the bureau but a meagre court record that fell far short of the former president’s prediction he would uncover the …
Read More »Inflation rate increased in April, back up to 4.4%
Canada’s inflation rate reversed its cooling trend last month and moved higher, to a 4.4 per cent annual rate. Increased from March’s 4.3 per cent annual pace. Canada’s inflation rate reversed its cooling trend last month and moved higher, to a 4.4 per cent annual rate. Economists had been expecting …
Read More »Shifting winds threaten to fan the flames of Alberta wildfires
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in Edmonton Monday to meet with Canadian Armed Forces personnel who are helping fight wildfires burning across Alberta. Latest evacuation order came Monday afternoon for the 1,850 residents of Valleyview. Once sleeping giants, Alberta’s wildfires are threatening to show the full extent of their power. …
Read More »Biden ‘optimistic’ on debt talks
OPTIMISTIC President Joe Biden goes biking in Gordons Pond State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Biden says he and the Congressional Republicans would come to agreement in increasing the US debt limit to avert a default. AP PHOTO REHOBOTH BEACH Del.: US President Joe Biden …
Read More »G-7 finance chiefs vow to contain inflation
IN AGREEMENT Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank governors attend a group photo session ahead of their meeting in Niigata, Japan, on Friday, May 12, 2023. From top left to right, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Mathias Cormann, President of the Eurogroup …
Read More »Wrestler Alvin Lobrequito delivers gold as PH matches 52-gold medal haul in 2021 Hanoi SEAG
Alvin Lobrequito PSC PHOTO PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Filipino Wrestler Alvin Lobrequito ruled the men’s 57kg freestyle event to win a gold medal in the 32nd Southeast Asian az Games Tuesday, May 16. With Lobrequito’s conquest of his division, the Philippines matched its 52-gold medal haul from last year’s Hanoi Games. …
Read More »Arjo Atayde brings a unique intensity and complexity to the screen
Actor and public servant Arjo Atayde is known for his versatility and captivating performances. In the crime thriller Cattleya Killer, Arjo takes on the role of a character with depth and intrigue. During a special screening held on Friday, the 32-year-old actor and the cast of the series offered members …
Read More »Former Audi CEO Rupert Stadler pleads guilty to fraud in Volkswagen emissions case
The former head of Volkswagen’s luxury division Audi pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges tied to the automaker’s diesel emissions scandal, becoming the highest-ranking executive convicted over cars that cheated on emissions tests with the help of illegal software. While 2 U.S. executives were sentenced to prison in emissions scandal, …
Read More »‘Guardians’ enjoys galactic box office earnings for second consecutive week
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trounced the competition for the second straight weekend in North American theaters, earning $60.5 million for a global haul topping half a billion dollars, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. The latest tale of oddball intergalactic mercenaries, human and otherwise, again stars Chris …
Read More »Jia De Guzman: Longer preparation needed for national team
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The Philippine women’s volleyball team’s bid to end the country’s 18-year medal drought ended in a tough 20-25, 25-22, 22-25, 23-25 loss to Indonesia in the battle for bronze match on Sunday, May 14 at the National Olympic Stadium. Jia De Guzman PVL PHOTO Indonesia may have …
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