MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 22: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends against Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter in Game One of the Western Conference Finals at Target Center on May 22, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and …
Read More »From ‘not good enough’ to Hollywood glow
Lovi Poe graced the Panagbenga 2024 festival aboard a beautifully flower-adorned float, representing the brand with style How embracing her beauty led Lovi Poe to win in both life and career Lovi Poe’s story is an inspiring example of overcoming self-doubt and societal pressures. From a self-conscious teenager to a confident …
Read More »WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025
WestJet is pushing back its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, which the Calgary-based carrier acquired last year. Both airlines will continue with ‘business as usual’ for winter flight schedules. WestJet is pushing back its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, which the Calgary-based carrier acquired last year. In an email, WestJet …
Read More »Woman of color makes historic win as Miss Universe Philippines 2024
Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024 in Mall of Asia Arena in May 23, 2024/Empire Philippines via YouTube, screenshot MANILA, Philippines — Chelsea Manalo of Bulacan was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2024, besting 52 other hopefuls at the close of glitzy ceremonies in Pasay City. Outgoing …
Read More »Barbie will make dolls to honor Venus Williams and other star athletes
EL SEGUNDO, California—Barbie dolls will honor tennis champion Venus Williams and eight other athletes as part of a project announced by Mattel on Wednesday. The others being depicted as dolls are gymnasts Rebeca Andrade and Alexa Moreno, soccer players Mary Fowler and Christine Sinclair, boxer Estelle Mossely, swimmer Federica Pellegrini, …
Read More »Gatineau couple discharged from Ottawa family doctor ‘shocked,’ seeking answers
A family from Gatineau, Que., is reeling after being told they will be discharged from their family doctor in Ottawa for a reason they are struggling to agree with — because they have Quebec health cards. Last month Samira Drapeau, Drew Williams and their five-year-old son received separate letters from …
Read More »BMW, VW, Jaguar parts made by forced labor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A US congressional investigation released on Monday found that carmakers BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen (VW) had used components from a Chinese supplier banned in the United States over alleged forced labor ties. The report by the Senate Finance Committee said BMW had produced and imported …
Read More »The world’s most common cockroach is ‘a monster of our own creation,’ study finds
A new study into the evolutionary history of the most prevalent cockroach shows that it’s “a monster of our own creation.” The German cockroach evolved alongside humans, and its only natural habitat is inside our buildings. Despite its name, the German cockroach isn’t from Germany. In fact, it’s not really …
Read More »What happens when Elon Musk’s space junk lands in your yard?
With thousands of satellites in orbit and record numbers of rocket launches, experts warn there's a growing risk of space debris crashing into the Earth — and possibly hitting somebody With more rockets launching each year, there's more risk of falling debris causing damage — or hitting someone In March …
Read More »High price to pay
“Before the RTL, the NFA would buy rice at high prices to help rice farmers and sell it at low prices to help poor consumers. Developing the grains industry, particularly in the planting of staple rice, will not happen by pouring state subsidies into the National Food Authority (NFA). The …
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