TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it’s sold to another company, arguing that it relies on vaguely painting it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment. Lawsuit filed on …
Read More »Hoffman, Cabang show might in National Open
Fil-American Lauren Hoffman and Spain-based hurdler John Cabang Tolentino delivered thrilling performances to break their respective national records in the 2024 ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the PhilSports Oval in Pasig City on Wednesday evening, May 8. Fil-American Lauren Hoffman (left) and Spanish-based hurdler John Cabang Tolentino Hoffman, 24, registered …
Read More »Lady Bulldogs oust Lady Tamaraws to book UAAP finals return
NU Lady Bulldogs/UAAP Media Bureau MANILA, Philippines — The National University Lady Bulldogs booked their third straight trip to the UAAP women’s volleyball finals after dominating the Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws in straight sets, 25-13, 27-25, 25-15, Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. NU will be facing the UST …
Read More »Inside this ancestral home-turned-cafe in Cabuyao, Laguna
Experience the inviting atmosphere of Cafe Malvar The facade of Cafe Malvar in Cabuyao, Laguna Every cafe has its own distinctive charm that draws you in and makes you think, “I should go there!” Whether it’s the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or the ambiance of the surroundings, Cafe Malvar …
Read More »Rap titans Drake, Kendrick Lamar trade allegations in escalating feud
A long-simmering feud between rap superstars Drake and Kendrick Lamar exploded into allegations of pedophilia, abuse, and infidelity over the weekend, sending shockwaves through the world of hip-hop and beyond. Drake, the highest-grossing rapper in the world last year, and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize winner, have been locked in an …
Read More »‘Multi-million dollar rain’ revives soil in southern Saskatchewan ahead of farm season
After several consecutive years of drought in Saskatchewan, the first heavy rainfall of the year has given life to farmers’ soil in southern parts of the province. Ian McCreary’s fields near Bladworth, Sask., about 90 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, have been dry for at least the past three years. He …
Read More »Boeing under investigation after workers falsified inspection records on some Dreamliners
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified inspection records on certain 787 planes. Boeing said its engineers have determined that misconduct did not create “an immediate safety of flight issue.” Plane-maker …
Read More »Starbucks told to refocus on coffee
FORMER Starbucks chief executive officer (CEO) Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sales. In a LinkedIn post published over the weekend, Schultz said many people had reached out to him after Starbucks …
Read More »From handknit socks to rural experience, here are ideas for attracting doctors to small towns
Dr. Sarah Giles and Dr. Sarah Newbery provide their insights on staffing shortages in rural health-care facilities. ‘This is real medicine,’ Toronto-born doctor says about time working in small northern communities. Dr. Sarah Giles got hooked on rural medicine by spending a summer volunteering in the Northwest Territories. Giles, who …
Read More »Location, location location: Why real estate’s golden rule also applies to morel mushrooms
Spring has sprung and so have morel mushrooms, but hunters are warned to be cautious about where they’re harvested. Morels have a tendency to absorb and concentrate toxins found in their environments, according to research. Studies show morels pick up what’s in their environment, like heavy metals and toxins. It …
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