LOS ANGELES: Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated defending champion Denver in the final minutes for a 106-99 victory in Saturday’s (Sunday in Manila) NBA playoff series opener. Edwards made 17-of-29 shots from the floor, 3-of-7 from 3-point range, and all six free …
Read More »Chinese cars gain popularity in Botswana
GABORONE, Botswana: Chinese auto brands such as Haval, Cherry, Tank and JAC generated interest among local car enthusiasts at the 9th edition of the Shell Gaborone Motor Show in Gaborone, Botswana’s capital. Over the last five years, Chinese-made vehicles have entered the competitive landscape of Botswana’s automotive industry. Chinese brands …
Read More »Berkshire profit down 64%; Buffett sells Apple shares
OMAHA, Nebraska: Berkshire Hathaway’s first-quarter profits plummeted along with the paper value of its investments, but the company said Saturday (Sunday in Manila) that most of the businesses it owns outright performed well. The company reported a $12.7-billion profit, or $8.825 per Class A share, in the quarter. That’s roughly …
Read More »Provincial governments facing higher debts and more financial pressure
After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, provincial governments across the country are beginning to see their finances flounder. Combined provincial budget deficit on track to swell from $10.6B last year to $28B this year. After riding a red-hot economy to shrink deficits and grow surpluses, …
Read More »Barrie, Ont., townhouse development where builder asked buyers to pay extra $100K enters receivership
Buyers who have been waiting years to move into homes at a pre-construction development north of Toronto are facing uncertainty and more delays after the project was placed into receivership earlier this year. More than 1,000 condo, townhome units planned at Urban North Townhomes project near GO station in Barrie, …
Read More »What Canada can learn from Maine’s approach to the lucrative baby eel fishery
Authorities in Maine say they have figured out how to regulate a fishery that is so out of control in Canada, the federal government has shut it down this year — the third shutdown in five years — putting 1,100 people out of work. U.S. state sees only a few …
Read More »Power trip clipped
“The current mix is also revealing in that the much-hyped renewable energy is not reliable in providing the base requirements daily thus far.” The Department of Energy (DoE) counted on enough coming capacity to bridge the shortfalls this year but the configuration of the power plants piques interest. Based on …
Read More »Every one can contribute in campaign to end plastic use
Is a day without using a plastic bag, packaging wrap, or a sachet possible? Take time to observe how plastic has become part of our lives, especially in the kitchen where it is used to wrap, store, or carry food, utensils, and everything else. The presence of plastic has become …
Read More »Marcos orders PCG: Don’t be provoked by China’s aggression in WPS
President Marcos has instructed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) not to be provoked by China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a Coast Guard official said. Commodore Jay Tarriela brushed off public criticisms of the Coast Guard’s response to China’s recent provocative action in the WPS, saying they …
Read More »China’s military aggression prompt PH, US, Japan, Australia to line up more joint maritime drills
This frame grab from a handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the BRP Bagacay being hit by water cannon from Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the Chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea. The Philippines …
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