The Canadian military could have modern satellite coverage in the Arctic a decade earlier than envisioned if the federal government is willing to follow the example of other countries and embrace commercial opportunities in space, a House of Commons committee heard Monday. Planned replacement for Constellation satellites not coming until …
Read More »In budding battle over lab-grown meat, Florida takes opening stab
Florida this month became the first U.S. state to ban lab-grown meat. Other states are adopting similar laws while, in Canada, early whispers of the debate are stirring in an ongoing federal public review. A political debate is taking shape in the U.S. and, quietly, in Canada. Cultured meat, meet …
Read More »Canucks prepared for McDavid, Oilers in all-Canadian Stanley Cup playoffs 2nd round matchup
Rick Tocchet doesn’t mind the fact that his Vancouver Canucks aren’t favoured to win against their next playoff opponent. “I love being doubted,” the head coach said. Analysts have been skeptical of the Canucks all season, Tocchet added. Vancouver eager to continue performing against odds ahead of series with Edmonton. …
Read More »This sixth-grader saved his friend’s life — thanks to first-aid training he got during class
It was a story that could have ended much worse: Windsor, Ont. Grade 6 student Tony Elsoury was chewing as he got up to head to the bathroom and moments later, his friend was giving him a life-saving Heimlich manoeuvre. Zane Bassam and Tony Elsoury are Grade 6 students in …
Read More »Liza Soberano is a summer goddess in rare bikini post
Liza Soberano has a lovely gift for social media followers. These are photos of her in a variety of swimwears. She might have realized some of them have been waiting for such and for the longest time and she was just well, feeling generous. We could be wrong though. Maybe …
Read More »‘Kailangan magpa-apekto’: Andrea Brillantes on dealing with Internet noise, social media bashing
Andrea Brillantes at the 2024 Coachella Music and Arts Festival (Andrea Brillantes via Instagram) MANILA, Philippines — Young actress Andrea Brillantes gave her advice on how to deal with social media noise by spending time away from the Internet. Andrea spoke to members of the media including Philstar.com after a press conference …
Read More »Rudy Gobert named 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Courtesy: Rudy Gobert/Instagram New York, United States—Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert won the 2024 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award on Tuesday, matching a league record by taking the honor for the fourth time. The 31-year-old Frenchman previously captured the award in 2018, 2019 and 2021 while with the …
Read More »Virgin at 19
The Virgin Labfest serves as a place for playwrights to experiment with concepts and ideas in their scripts for one-act plays Twelve new scripts promising a multifaceted exploration of human experience Ever been the first to hear a friend’s amazing song? Virgin Labfest is like that for plays. VLF provides …
Read More »TikTok is suing the U.S. over ‘obviously unconstitutional’ law that would ban it
TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it’s sold to another company, arguing that it relies on vaguely painting it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment. Lawsuit filed on …
Read More »Hoffman, Cabang show might in National Open
Fil-American Lauren Hoffman and Spain-based hurdler John Cabang Tolentino delivered thrilling performances to break their respective national records in the 2024 ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships at the PhilSports Oval in Pasig City on Wednesday evening, May 8. Fil-American Lauren Hoffman (left) and Spanish-based hurdler John Cabang Tolentino Hoffman, 24, registered …
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