The publisher of British tabloid the Daily Mirror has acknowledged and apologized for unlawfully gathering information about Prince Harry in its reporting, and said it warrants compensation, as the prince’s first phone hacking trial began Wednesday. Tabloid’s owner apologizes, but denies phone hacking in first of prince’s 3 British press …
Read More »Meta has team working to block news on Facebook, Instagram from Canadian users
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company Meta is working on blocking news for Canadian users if Bill C-18 is passed. Liberals have accused Meta of intimidating Canadians to retaliate over regulation. Tech giant Meta has learned from the mistakes it made blocking online news from Facebook in Australia, when it accidentally …
Read More »3 killed, 10 injured in shooting near synagogue in Tunisia during Jewish pilgrimage
Three people were killed and 10 were wounded in a shooting attack near a synagogue in Tunisia during a Jewish pilgrimage, the country’s Interior Ministry says. Attacker was a naval guard who was killed by security, Interior Ministry says. A Tunisian naval guard shot and killed a colleague and two …
Read More »HBC laying off 250 people in latest round of cost cutting
Hudson’s Bay is laying off another 250 workers, the second round of cutbacks this year. None of the layoffs will impact front-line retail staff. Hudson’s Bay is laying off another 250 workers, the second round of cutbacks this year. The Canadian retail arm of Hudson’s Bay Co. says the layoffs …
Read More »Ubas ripe for gold after 8-year SEA Games’ wait
PHNOM PENH—He waited eight long years for a SEA Games’ gold. In the Cambodia edition of the games on Tuesday at the Merodok Techno Stadium here, Janry Ubas was finally ripe for athletic glory. Preserving his strength for the final event of decathlon (1500), where he was in the running …
Read More »Jenny Craig bankrupt, will close down business in U.S. and Canada
After 40 years in business, weight-loss chain Jenny Craig has announced it is closing down in the U.S., Canada, and possibly several other markets around the world. Court filings list more than $323 million worth of debts to Canadian creditors. After 40 years in business, weight-loss chain Jenny Craig has …
Read More »BorGen Entertainment Ventures Company to host Ginoong Pilipinas 2023 pageant in Cebu
At a Glance The decision to move the pageant to Cebu has long been in the works and is driven by the city’s vibrant culture and diverse community. The stunning natural beauty of the city, combined with its exceptional hospitality, has made it the perfect candidate for hosting one of …
Read More »Filipinas whip Vietnamese, but still fall short of semis
PHNOM PENH—The Philippines pulled off a 2-1 victory over defending champion Vietnam on Tuesday in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games women’s football tournament at the Smart-RSN Stadium, Toul Kourk District here. But the heroics of Sarina Bolden and Halli Long weren’t good enough to push the Filipinas to the semifinal …
Read More »Matteo to officially sign contract with Kapuso network
TV host and actor Matteo Guidicelli is finally putting an end to network-transfer rumors as he will officially sign a contract with GMA-7 after a series of meetings with the network’s executives. King of Talk Boy Abunda shared the news during a segment on his show, Fast Talk with Boy Abunda saying that the actor is …
Read More »Gilas routs Malaysia, gets ready for Cambodia
PHNOM PENH—Gilas Pilipinas started its redemption bid with a 94-49 win over Malaysia Tuesday in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games men’s basketball meet at the Morodok Techo National Stadium Elephant Hall 2. Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser had 15 points and five rebounds, while Justin Brownlee made 11 points and four rebounds in …
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