Nunavummiut from several communities say they’re reeling from suddenly losing access to free Amazon shipping after Canada Post put an end to a loophole customers utilized to access the service. Residents have been shipping to fake postal codes to subvert Amazon shipping charges. Nunavummiut from several communities say they’re reeling …
Read More »Why deathbed dreams and visions can be a comfort for the dying — and those left behind
Cynthia Good’s mother experienced a dream or vision as she was dying of pancreatic cancer. Researchers say these events can be a great comfort to the dying and their loved ones. Dreams help regulate our emotions around major life events: neuroscientist. As Charlotte Good was dying of pancreatic cancer in …
Read More »How mapping tree genomes can help plant forests resilient to climate change
A research team at the University of Alberta is looking into why some trees in Alberta are more resilient when faced with drought, disease and the risk of wildfires by sequencing tree genomes. Researchers at the University of Alberta will sequence the genomes for spruce and pine trees. A research …
Read More »Biden’s gaffe
“The criticism from Tokyo and New Delhi may have the American electorate questioning Biden’s judgment and fitness to lead America for another four years.” United States President Joe Biden, perhaps inadvertently or as a result of not giving it much thought, faced a backlash after lumping Japan with China, Russia …
Read More »Refund predatory gains
“ERC has emphasized contracting for power supply to at least avoid exposure to price spikes in the WESM.” In an environment of a few dominant players in an increasingly lucrative market due to the progressively high demand, power plants have been bogging down instead of providing increased stability to the …
Read More »Philippines has no intention of attacking anyone in WPS; won’t follow China’s ways— Marcos
President Marcos said the Philippines has no intention of attacking any vessel with water cannon in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), stressing that it will not replicate China’s actions at sea. (Photo courtesy of PCG) Marcos reiterated that the Philippines is “only defending our sovereign rights and our sovereignty in …
Read More »Marcos: No water cannons for Philippine ships in WPS
Watch on YouTube: President Bongbong Marcos hindi pabor gumamit ng water cannon laban sa China Coast Guard MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rejected a proposal to equip Philippine ships patrolling the West Philippine Sea with water cannons in response to China’s aggressive actions against the country’s vessels. Marcos on …
Read More »4 nations to step up sea drills
TOP OF THE LINE. The new amphibious combat vehicles of the US Marine Corps are deployed by the USS Harpers Ferry during a live-fire exercise at Oyster Bay, Palawan. USMC photo by Lance Cpl. Peyton Kahle. PH, US, Japan, Aussie firm up alliance The Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia …
Read More »Marcos to certify as urgent Rice Tariffication Law amendments
President Marcos said he would certify as urgent the bill proposing to amend the five-year-old Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), saying the government should have some form of influence in how rice is being sold in the country. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this amid calls to …
Read More »Philippines, US fire at ‘invasion’ force in South China Sea war games
US and Philippine Marines fire M198 155mm Howitzer artillery during a live fire exercise against an imaginary “invasion” force as part of the joint US-Philippines annual military Balikatan drills on a strip of sand dunes in Laoag on Luzon island’s northwest coast on May 6, 2024. (AFP / Ted Aljibe) …
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