Fake profiles, real victims: Inside a Cambodian compound targeting Americans
First of 2 parts PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – “Good evening, do you have a cat or a dog?” This was a typical opening line for Bayu, a 23-year-old Indonesian man who targeted unsuspecting Americans with...
View ArticleMeet the ‘beauticians’ of the Santo Niño in Cebu
CEBU, Philippines – For more than a dozen years, Saturnino Lanaja has repainted and brushed the dust off of more than a thousand replicas of the image of the Santo Niño — the Child Christ. With a...
View ArticleVitamin deficiency may be why you’re so tired — a nutritional neuroscientist...
Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of US adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month period. Women ages 18...
View ArticleDisgruntled Heat star Jimmy Butler returns in loss to Nuggets
Jimmy Butler, his seven-game, team-imposed suspension completed, returned to score 18 points for the Miami Heat in a 133-113 loss to the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday, January 17 (Saturday,...
View Article[DECODED] What songs and artists did Filipinos listen to in 2024?
As Filipino music gains traction and evolves, artists aren’t just keeping up — they’re pushing boundaries and leading the charge. From bold anthems to soulful tearjerkers, Filipino artists of all...
View ArticleAustin Reaves’ career night lifts Lakers over Nets
Austin Reaves scored a career-high 38 points, LeBron James added 29 points with 8 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of Anthony Davis to earn a 102-101 victory over the visiting...
View ArticleArtist Cynthia Bauzon-Arre goes back to her roots
You’ve probably seen the star playing a guitar on Eraserheads’ Fruitcake album cover. That was Cynthia Bauzon-Arre’s doodle. Before she was known as an illustrator of Philippine flora and fauna, Arre...
View ArticleSouth Korea’s President Yoon attends court hearing on extending detention
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol attended a court hearing on Saturday, January 18, to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention on accusations of...
View ArticleAustralian Open journey over but Raducanu glad to be fit again
Emma Raducanu suffered a chastening 6-1, 6-0 defeat by Iga Swiatek in the Australian Open third round on Saturday, January 18, but the Briton said she was grateful to be fully fit and playing at a...
View ArticleWATCH: Top 5 News Stories This Week, January 12-18
A mall security guard kicks a student who was selling sampaguita; Vice President Sara Duterte gets a budget cut; premature campaign ads reach P4 billion, half of which belonged to Imee Marcos and...
View ArticleThe Green Report: The joy of running
MANILA, Philippines – The start of a new year often inspires many of us to take up a new hobby or two. Some people want to get their creative juices flowing, while others want to move more. Running is...
View ArticlePhilippines, US hold drills near Palawan
MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (Indopacom) held joint drills in the West Philippine Sea off the coast of Palawan from...
View ArticleAndrew Wiggins, Steph Curry shine as Warriors outgun Wizards, ex-teammate...
Andrew Wiggins, Stephen Curry and Dennis Schroder combined for 77 points to overpower the brilliant solo act of Jordan Poole and lift the Golden State Warriors to a 122-114 victory over the visiting...
View ArticleWaterbomb Manila in February 2025: Everything you need to know
MANILA, Philippines – It’s official: South Korea’s homegrown Waterbomb Festival is making its way to Manila on Februrary 22 and 23 at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park, Manila. The Waterbomb...
View ArticleProtesters storm South Korea court after it extends Yoon’s detention
SEOUL, South Korea – Hundreds of supporters of South Korea’s arrested president, Yoon Suk-yeol, stormed a court building early on Sunday, January 19, after his detention was extended, smashing windows...
View ArticleHawks get stars back from injuries, escape struggling champs Celtics in...
Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists to help the visiting Atlanta Hawks extend their winning streak to three games by defeating the Boston Celtics 119-115 in overtime on Saturday (Sunday, January...
View ArticleDiscovery’s Kip&Kin is opening near Siargao’s Cloud 9 in 2027
MANILA, Philippines – Luxury resort developer Discovery World Corporation (DWC) is bringing its hotel-and-hostel brand to the Surfing Capital of the Philippines. DWC’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Lucky...
View ArticleAndray Blatche eyes championship with SGA as retirement looms
MANILA, Philippines – If Andray Blatche is truly hanging up his spurs soon, he wants go out with a bang. Blatche eyes nothing but a championship in what could be his final tournament as he reinforces...
View ArticleWho are circulating health-related deepfakes in Indonesia?
“Do not use Metformin or insulin to treat diabetes—it will kill you.” Seated in front of the red and white flag, the man wearing a black suit and red tie looking sharply at the camera is former...
View ArticleWhat are the main elements of the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Here are the main elements of a Gaza ceasefire deal that went into effect on Sunday, January 19, after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and inflamed the Middle...
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