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‘Harry Potter’ author JK Rowling  London, United Kingdom—”Harry Potter” author JK Rowling has revealed she regrets not speaking out “far sooner” with her views on transgender rights, in a book essay extract published Wednesday. Rowling, 58, has been embroiled in controversy and incurred the wrath of activists and “Harry Potter” …

Followers of Marian Rivera — who have seen her children Zia and Sixto grow before their eyes — know that of all the roles she has played throughout her life, she takes utmost pride in being a mother. Her social media pages are filled with precious moments with her children, …

“I’m glad court suits are piling up for Cristy Fermin,” a high school principal-now US-based cousin sent me once. Always abreast with current showbiz news, my cousin is obviously aware of the successive cyber libel cases which the veteran radio anchor-online host is facing these days. In March, Esther Lahbati …

SINGAPORE — A Singapore shipping firm performed on Monday what it called the world’s first simultaneous refueling of a container ship with bio-methanol while it was being loaded with cargo in the port. Simultaneous loading and refueling hastens a vessel’s turnaround time, according to Shmuel Yoskovitz, chief executive of Singapore-based …

Downtown Windsor is grappling to deal with an increase in homelessness and people facing substance use and mental health challenges — among the issues the southwestern Ontario city’s revitalization plan hopes to address. But questions are being raised about what this means for vulnerable individuals.  Ontario city’s revitalization plan raises …

Scientists will implant tiny tracking tags in up to 200 captive-raised Atlantic whitefish this year as part of the effort to stave off extinction of one of Canada's most critically endangered species. DFO will track tagged Atlantic whitefish near Petite Rivière watershed Scientists will implant tiny tracking tags in up …

Experts say cognitive health is about much more than forgetting someone’s name or where you put your phone. But studies have shown there are lots of things we can do to help our brains stay sharp — from exercise to sleep to social connections. Exercise, sleep, social connections all key …

A federal labour arbitrator has given Air Canada the green light to test a strand of a flight attendant's hair for drugs after two of the man's housemates — and fellow employees — claimed he was smoking a bong and making jokes about hijacking. Employee's 'disturbing' behaviour reported by roommates …

“The story of Mayor Guo is just one example, but it highlights several key vulnerabilities in the Philippines’ AML framework. If the latest rose-colored prognosis by Moodys Investors Service is to be believed, the Philippines appears poised to exit the “gray list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a …

Today marks the 59th observance of Flag Day that began after President Diosdado Macapagal issued Proclamation No. 360 on March 6, 1965, noting that “our flag was first raised and received its baptism of fire and victory in the battle of Alapan, Imus, Cavite, on May 28, 1898.” It was …