Actress Chie Filomeno was recently launched as the first ambassador and endorser of SkeenCare, a proudly local skin care brand. Filomeno’s reveal was in line with the anniversary celebration and product launch occurred of the brand at the Grand Hyatt Manila. The event, titled “SkeenCare Glamour & Glow,” truly lived …
Read More »The season of Defying Gravity is coming
The movie version of the musical, ‘Wicked’ is coming to theaters on Nov. 27. It is based on a novel The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, written by Gregory Maguire. The story is told from the point of view of the witches, the Good Witch …
Read More »Privatization? Foreign investment? Canadian airports face an overhaul of their business model
In the recent federal budget, the government outlined plans to explore allowing private investment into Canadian airports. Experts, however, doubt operational changes will translate into cheaper tickets. Cheaper tickets not guaranteed as federal government explores new ways to operate. When WestJet’s CEO openly criticized the federal government recently for hiking …
Read More »Maroons rout Blue Eagles to stay unscathed in Filoil cagefest
Harold Alarcon (18) and the UP Fighting Maroons sent the Ateneo Blue Eagles to their fifth straight loss in the FilOil EcoOil preseason cup. Facebook / FilOil EcoOil sports MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons continue to roll in the FilOil EcoOil ECJ Preseason Cup after …
Read More »How the new version of ChatGPT generates hate and disinformation on command
OpenAI’s latest language model, GPT-4o, was launched in mid-May. The new version of the popular artificial intelligence chatbot isn’t supposed to spout racist screeds or conspiracy theories. But an investigation by Radio-Canada’s Décrypteurs team found it’s easy to disarm the guardrails. GPT-4o goaded into producing offensive content, Radio-Canada investigation found. …
Read More »U of T grad ceremonies set to begin as encampment remains
Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of Toronto students begin Monday against the backdrop of a pro-Palestinian encampment that has remained on campus for weeks despite a trespass notice and looming legal action. All events set to proceed as planned with 'extra precautions,' university says Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of …
Read More »Two-thirds of Canadians have experienced traumatic events in their lives, StatsCan says
A psychiatrist and a firefighter who responded to multiple major traffic incidents share what can push an individual to the point of being unable to work or facing damaging effects on family life. New survey results detail the most common traumatic experiences, explores link to PTSD WARNING: This story contains …
Read More »A ‘new sensitivity’ for the royals as a U.K. election looms
As members of the Royal Family put some planned engagements on hold during the U.K. election campaign, there is another reminder of the fine line royals walk in wanting to be seen to be above politics, along with hints that in the reign of King Charles, there may be changes …
Read More »Why is gas more expensive in the summer? Competition, logistics — and the blend
When the weather warms up, we don't just change our wardrobe. The gas drivers change their tanks with also switches to a different, pricier blend. Warmer weather requires a special additive that helps drive up gasoline prices Cost of Living5:50Why is gas always more expensive in the summer? As summer …
Read More »After attacking the Speaker, would Poilievre consider parliamentary reform?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has periodically waxed poetic about the House of Commons. But would he be willing to follow through on parliamentary reform ideas pitched by members of his caucus? The Opposition bench has had some good ideas about constructive changes to the House of Commons While his party …
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