Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by prosecutor
A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie Rust in 2021 ended on Monday, December 23, with a prosecutor dropping her appeal of the...
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South African city uses ancient wisdom to produce chemical-free wine
To what extent does soil health contribute to what’s in the glass? That’s the question a new study on the effect of soil health on viticulture has answered by proving that it is critical to plant and...
View ArticleThe POGO menace does not end in 2024
MANILA, Philippines – In a hotpot restaurant of all places is where an alleged officer of the notorious POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators) hub in Bamban, Tarlac was found last week. Since the...
View ArticleRainy Christmas Eve in parts of Luzon, Eastern Visayas due to shear line
MANILA, Philippines – The shear line was causing a rainy Christmas Eve in Southern Luzon, Central Luzon, and Eastern Visayas on Tuesday, December 24. The shear line refers to the point where cold air...
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Cardinal David hits Israel, says Jesus would have been born in Gaza
MANILA, Philippines – Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, bishop of Kalookan, criticized the state of Israel on Christmas Eve for its relentless attacks on Gaza that have killed tens of thousands of...
View ArticleMagnolia’s Ratliffe faces Ginebra for 1st time in Christmas Clasico
MANILA, Philippines – It is not Magnolia import Ricardo Ratliffe’s first tour of duty in the PBA, but he has yet to face Barangay Ginebra. Ratliffe will get to do so on Christmas Day as the Hotshots...
View ArticleTrump says he’ll seek the death penalty for ‘rapists, murderers, and monsters’
WASHINGTON, USA – US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday, December 24, he will direct his Justice Department to “vigorously pursue” the death penalty to protect Americans from “violent...
View ArticleOn Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis said the story of Jesus’ birth as a poor carpenter’s son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday, December 24, led the...
View ArticleStarbucks strike to expand to over 300 US stores on Christmas Eve, union says
A strike at Starbucks SBUX.O will expand to over 300 US stores on Tuesday, December 24, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job before the five-day work stoppage ends later on...
View ArticleBiden signs 50 bills into law, makes bald eagle the country’s official bird
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday, December 24, that include making the bald eagle the country’s official bird and one that stops members of Congress from...
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A tough 2024 for Sara Duterte
When asked about the looming impeachment case against her in November, Vice President Sara appeared resigned to the possibility of being removed from office, given the political attacks unleashed by...
View ArticleAbarrientos shines for Ginebra in Christmas Clasico to remember
MANILA, Philippines – RJ Abarrientos surely won’t forget this Christmas. Playing in his first Clasico game, Abarrientos delivered the winning plays as Barangay Ginebra completed a pulsating...
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When Big Tech rewards the worst of who we are, what can you do?
The time we spent together last night was so special because despite our differences, we shared a space where we all felt safe. Sadly, this isn’t the world we live in today. But last night proved it...
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[OPINION] Is there a need to specifically define and penalize EJK?
The term EJK or extrajudicial killing means the killing of a person outside the bounds of law. “Judicial killing” happens courts impose the death sentence. In 2006, the penalty of death was prohibited...
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VP Sara Duterte says father will be her ‘collaborating counsel’ in...
MANILA, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte announced that her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, will join her legal team that will face the string of impeachment complaints pending in...
View ArticleAt least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, medics say
At least 10 people were killed and more than a dozen wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza early on Thursday, December 26, medics with the Gaza health authorities said. Five people were killed and 20...
View ArticleMikal Bridges drops season high as Knicks hold off Spurs on Christmas
Mikal Bridges outdueled Victor Wembanyama in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 points in the period to lead the host New York Knicks to a 117-114 comeback win over Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on...
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[OPINION] Two decades after the wave: Building resilient coastal futures
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic Indian Ocean tsunami. As we honor those lost, we are also humbled to reflect on the progress made in creating resilient coastal communities. The sheer...
View ArticleSa gitna ako nagsimula
Umuusbong ang dapit-hapon sa pagitan ng umaga at gabi. Ang langit at karagatan ay binubukod naman ng isang matiwasay na linya sa abot-tanaw. At ang sobra at kulang ay binabalanse ng pag-unawa sa...
View ArticleSouth Korea ex-minister’s lawyers defend martial law as Yoon faces...
SEOUL, South Korea – The lawyers for a former South Korean defense minister under investigation on insurrection charges said on Thursday, December 26, that a short-lived martial law decree imposed...
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