CHOT Reyes’ biggest concern heading to the playoffs is how healthy his TNT veterans will be. For one, veteran lead guard Jayson Castro has been playing through a knee injury, while evergreen big man Kelly Williams is dealing a back spasm Both long-time TNT superstars summoned the will and the …
Read More »UST draws inspiration from bashers
THE UST Golden Tigresses entered the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament without stars Eya Laure and Imee Hernandez as they moved up to the professional ranks. With their two main gunners from last season already gone, the Golden Tigresses were left in a rebuilding mode with the Kungfu Reyes-mentored …
Read More »PH snares 3 golds in HK Athletics Championships
THE Philippine national athletics team claimed five medals bannered by three golds in the 2024 Hong Kong Athletics Championships. Tokyo Olympian Kristina Knott, Lauren Hoffman and Hussein Lorana ruled their respective events in the May 4 to 5 tournament that offered Paris Olympic qualifying points. Kristina Knott AFP FILE PHOTO …
Read More »Competition Bureau investigating Lululemon over greenwashing allegations
Canada’s Competition Bureau has opened a formal investigation into Lululemon’s environmental claims in its marketing campaigns, a spokesperson for the agency told CBC News on Monday. Stand.earth accuses B.C. company of breaking promise to reduce greenhouse gases. Canada’s Competition Bureau has opened a formal investigation into Lululemon’s environmental claims in …
Read More »Canada’s competition bureau investigating Lululemon’s green claims, non-profit says
Stand.earth’s complaint says Lululemon’s Be Planet sustainability campaign from 2020 — in which the company said it would work to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions — is contradicted by a 2022 impact report that outlined the B.C. company’s progress in reaching its climate goals. Stand.earth accuses B.C. company of breaking …
Read More »Algonquin leaders seek answers on toxic sewage discharge at nuclear lab
Algonquin leaders are demanding accountability and seeking answers after learning Canadian Nuclear Laboratories discharged toxic sewage at the Chalk River research hub along the Ottawa River this spring. Incident ‘not related to radiological contaminants,’ Canadian Nuclear Laboratories says. Algonquin leaders are demanding accountability after learning Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) discharged …
Read More »Nunavut residents frustrated as Canada Post closes loophole that allowed free Amazon shipping to small communities
Nunavummiut from several communities say they’re reeling from suddenly losing access to free Amazon shipping after Canada Post put an end to a loophole customers utilized to access the service. Residents have been shipping to fake postal codes to subvert Amazon shipping charges. Nunavummiut from several communities say they’re reeling …
Read More »Why deathbed dreams and visions can be a comfort for the dying — and those left behind
Cynthia Good’s mother experienced a dream or vision as she was dying of pancreatic cancer. Researchers say these events can be a great comfort to the dying and their loved ones. Dreams help regulate our emotions around major life events: neuroscientist. As Charlotte Good was dying of pancreatic cancer in …
Read More »How mapping tree genomes can help plant forests resilient to climate change
A research team at the University of Alberta is looking into why some trees in Alberta are more resilient when faced with drought, disease and the risk of wildfires by sequencing tree genomes. Researchers at the University of Alberta will sequence the genomes for spruce and pine trees. A research …
Read More »Biden’s gaffe
“The criticism from Tokyo and New Delhi may have the American electorate questioning Biden’s judgment and fitness to lead America for another four years.” United States President Joe Biden, perhaps inadvertently or as a result of not giving it much thought, faced a backlash after lumping Japan with China, Russia …
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