Ontario billionaire Frank Stronach, 91, is accused of committing sexual offences against three women between 1980 and 2023, according to court documents that provide further details of charges first announced by Peel Regional Police a week ago. Offences are alleged to have occurred between 1980 and 2023 in Ontario. Ontario …
Read More »Seniors’ group CARP says it’s quitting Big Tobacco sponsorships after response from fired up members
After getting an earful from CARP members, the advocacy group for older people says it will no longer accept sponsorship from tobacco companies and is giving the money it received from Rothmans, Benson & Hedges to an unnamed charity that cares for people with smoking-related illnesses. Move comes after members …
Read More »Ontario landlords who owe investors $144M ‘misappropriated’ funds for ‘extravagant’ expenses: court report
A group of Ontario landlords spent millions of dollars of investors’ money on expenses ranging from renting a luxury vacation home in Hawaii, to footing a $5,000 Miami strip club bill to flying on private jets, according to the findings of a court-appointed monitor given special powers by Superior Court. …
Read More »What X’s move to hide our likes means for accountability
X will now hide who likes a post, in a move the company said would boost privacy. Experts say it could also limit the public’s insight into the minds of the powerful and prevent them from being held accountable when what they like online contradicts their public stances. Journalists frequently …
Read More »U.S. safety agency investigating why Southwest Boeing plane rolled during flight
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it is investigating why a Boeing 737 MAX operated by Southwest Airlines rolled during a flight last month. Boeing deferred to Southwest, which said it is participating in the investigation. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it is …
Read More »HBO’s ‘House of The Dragon’ showrunner confirms working on Season 3
Showrunner Ryan Condal on creating ‘House of the Dragon’: I always approach my job by trying to honor the narrative of ‘Fire & Blood’ as best I can, and trusting my knowledge and tastes as a fan to hopefully guide me through all that. (Photo courtesy of HBO GO) MANILA, …
Read More »‘Mallari,’ ‘GomBurZa’ lead 7th Eddys nominations
The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors (SPEEd) hosted the inaugural Nominees Announcement event for the 7th edition of The Eddys (Entertainment Editors’ Choice) at Valencia Events Place in San Juan, with the proceedings streamed live on The Eddys Facebook Page. Leading the Best Picture category are five exceptional films: About …
Read More »Gilas Women topple Mongolia but yield to Japan in FIBA U23 3×3
Camille Clarin exhibited her offensive prowess as Gilas Pilipinas toppled Mongolia, 16-8, in the fourth stop of the FIBA 3×3 U23 Nations League at the Fengfeng Mining Area Museum in Handan Shi, China on Friday, June 14. Gilas Women currently tote a 1-1 win-loss record. Clarin, who chipped in seven …
Read More »Catantan heads to Venice for intensive training camp
Samantha Catantan/Randy Caluag Samantha Catantan, the sole Filipino fencer to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics, is set to embark on a two-week training camp in Venice, Italy. The camp will be conducted under the guidance of her Penn State University coach, Matteo Zennaro, who organized the fencing sessions to …
Read More »Bolts escape Beermen for 3-2 lead
Allein Maliksi (22) came up big for Meralco. (STAR / Russell Palma) MANILA, Philippines — The Meralco Bolts are one win away from their historic PBA Philippine Cup championship after holding on against the San Miguel Beermen, 92-88, in Game 5 of the Finals Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. …
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