Several tents have gone up on McGill’s downtown campus in what students are calling an act of solidarity with the Palestinian cause, joining a wave of similar protests taking place across U.S. campuses amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Protestors demand universities divest from Israel-connected funds. Several tents have gone up …
Read More »Nurse from Canada who worked at Gaza hospital under siege describes difficult decision to leave
Over the last several months, Ahmed Kouta — known largely on social media as Prince Kouta — has spoken to CBC News in interviews chronicling his time in Gaza. Man known to social media followers as ‘Prince Kouta’ had arrived in Gaza shortly before Oct. 7. Looking for a moment’s …
Read More »These TikTok influencers exploit trending topics and hashtags to get political
A number of influencers are using trending hashtags and video formats across social media platforms to discuss otherwise serious issues such as war, LGBTQ rights and abortion access. In fact, it’s become a popular strategy to entice people to watch political content they might not otherwise see. Creators have to …
Read More »Orca’s ocean escape from B.C. lagoon will be talked about for generations, says First Nation
The orphaned orca calf, trapped in a lagoon since March 23, near the community of Zeballos, B.C., about 450 kilometres northwest of Victoria, swam toward the ocean in the early hours of April 26. The rescue team will continue to monitor the young orca’s whereabouts. An orphaned killer whale calf’s …
Read More »B.C. man captures video of 2 bear cubs waking from winter slumber
Serge Wolf set up a trail cam near suspected den in hopes of witnessing spring wake-up in Prince George, B.C. Serge Wolf set up a trail cam near suspected den in hopes of witnessing spring wake-up. Pair of bear cubs emerge from winter hibernation When Serge Wolf found a potential …
Read More »Cebuanos rule Milo National Marathon Manila Leg
MANILA, Philippines: Cebuanos Florendo Lapiz and Lizane Abella ruled the men’s and women’s 42K categories, respectively, in the 2024 Milo National Marathon held along Roxas Boulevard on Sunday, April 28. Lapiz, who hails from Carcar, timed 2:42:33 to top the men’s side while Abella of Minglanilla clocked 3:21:05 to emerge …
Read More »UST rolls to 5th win in UAAP girls beach volleyball
VICTORY. Khylem Progella of defending champion University of Santo Tomas (left) preparing for an attack during the UAAP Season 86 high school girls beach volleyball tournament at the Sands SM By The Bay on April 20, 2024. On April 28, UST defeated FEU-D, 21-17, 21-16, to remain unbeaten after five matches. (UAAP …
Read More »Lino Brocka’s restored ‘Bona’ to premiere at Cannes Classics
Philippine National Artist for Film Lino Brocka’s 1980 film “Bona” is set to make its return to Cannes Film Festival as it will be screened in a restored version for the first time at the Cannes Classics section of this year’s festival, happening on Sept. 25. Starred by award-winning actress …
Read More »Oil price rollback set Apr.30
(File photo) MANILA – An oil price rollback on Tuesday will snap the six straight weeks of increase in gasoline prices. This as Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil and Shell announced Monday that they will cut gasoline prices by PHP0.25 per liter and another PHP0.45 per liter on diesel prices. …
Read More »Mahagnao Volcano and Natural Park emerges as new camping site in Leyte
CAMPING. The campsite at the Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) in Burauen, Leyte. The ecotourism site is offering camping as the newest attraction for nature lovers exploring one of the emerging destinations in Leyte province. (Photo courtesy of MVNP Ecotourism Association) BURAUEN, Leyte – The Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park (MVNP) is one of the emerging destinations …
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