Human-caused fires are on the decline, but experts are concerned lightning-caused fires could become more common and lead to larger wildfires as the climate warms. Human-caused wildfires are on the decline, but experts say improvements needed for tracking wildfire causes. Early last June, a powerful storm descended on southern Quebec, …
Read More »Canadian scientists launch early warning system to spot traces of H5N1 bird flu in milk
The newly-launched Pan-Canadian Milk Network is conducting ongoing tests of the Canadian milk supply in an effort to spot any fragments of the H5N1 virus in case any dairy cows become infected here amid an unprecedented outbreak of bird flu in herds across the U.S. Pan-Canadian Milk Network hopes to …
Read More »Man pleads guilty to duping prospective international students with fake acceptance letters
Brijesh Mishra was arrested after prospective students said he provided them with fake admission letters to Canadian colleges and universities. Brijesh Mishra pleads guilty to immigration offences including misrepresentation, providing false information Dressed in a red jumpsuit, Brijesh Mishra stood inside a Vancouver courtroom and apologized for a slew of …
Read More »Electric ice cream trikes hit the streets
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we check out a new EV that delivers ice cream, spot an iceberg the size of Las Vegas and learn about a new technology. Also: An iceberg the size of Las Vegas. Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. Keep up …
Read More »‘They deserved it’ — Scottie Thompson on Meralco’s Game 7 feat
Barangay Ginebra star guard Scottie Thompson offered no excuses in their stinging 78-69 Game 7 loss to Meralco that allowed the Bolts to secure their first ever finals stint in the PBA Philippine Cup. Thompson tipped his hat to their rivals, admitting that the Bolts were simply the better team …
Read More »WeWork to exit bankruptcy after judge approves restructuring plan
A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved WeWork’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan, allowing the shared office space provider to eliminate $4 billion in debt and hand the company’s equity over to a group of lenders and real estate technology company Yardi Systems. Co-working company used bankruptcy to renegotiate rent costs, …
Read More »Felicidad T. Sy Foundation celebrates love, faith with ‘8th Kasalan sa SM’ mass wedding
THE Felicidad T. Sy Foundation Inc. (FTSFI) united 16 couples in holy matrimony during the “8th Kasalan sa SM” mass wedding, held at the Shrine of Jesus the Way, the Truth and the Life Church in Pasay City. This special occasion included members of FTSFI’s 296,000-member Facebook community, the SM …
Read More »Celebs weigh in on divorce bill
The divorce bill is now hot topic on social media with every Juan and Maria seemingly only too eager to share their own opinion about it. Celebrities are no exception. Leading the pack is Maxene Magalona who took to social media to air support for its passage. She wrote in …
Read More »This beloved chicken inasal restaurant is set to open a branch in Singapore
JT’s Manukan Grille is going overseas! When it comes to chicken inasal, one of the go-to spots for Filipinos is JT’s Manukan Grille. Founded in 2003 by actor Joel Torre and his wife Cristy Azcona-Torre, the Filipino restaurant chain has been serving grilled chicken marinated the Ilonggo way. Through the …
Read More »Chelsea Manalo overcomes challenges, aims for Miss Universe title
Newly-crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo emerged as a dark horse in the fiercely competitive pageant, winning over 52 other delegates. Despite having a smaller following compared to well-known, veteran candidates, Manalo’s perseverance and charm led her to victory. Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo INSTAGRAM PHOTOS/MANALOCHELSEA In a …
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