News
Credit to Author: Dominique Nicole Flores| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:03:00 +0800
During the House probe into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war and its extrajudicial killings, the request for a medical certificate to justify his absence sparked debate among House leaders.
1 missing, 2 survive in Leyte sea mishap
TACLOBAN CITY — A boat owner went missing while two of his companions survived when their banca broke down off Merida, Leyte on Monday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported. On board a small motor boat, the three left Naungan village in Ormoc City around 10 a.m. and headed to Pilar town in Cebu to pick up cargo when they encountered an engine problem after an hour, according to the PCG station in Western Leyte. The survivors told authorities that their small sea vessel eventually sank due to rough seas brought about by poor weather. “One of the passengers contacted a […]…
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Quad comm turns over land-grabbing evidence to OSG
Credit to Author: Delon Porcalla| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Pieces of documentary evidence have been turned over by the House of Representatives quad committee to the Office of the Solicitor General to be used for building up cases against Chinese nationals who were able to acquire large swaths of land in the country.
LIST: Class suspensions in Cebu due to tropical storm Kristine
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Suspension of classes was declared in several areas in Cebu on Tuesday, October 22 due to bad weather brought by Tropical Storm #KristinePH. As of 9 a.m., physical classes have been suspended in at least 11 localities. LIST OF CLASS SUSPENSIONS IN CEBU 1. San Remigio – Elementary to Grade 12 2. Poro – All levels, private and public 3. Sibonga – All levels, from pre-school to senior high school 4. Daanbantayan – All levels, private and public 5. Medellin – All levels, private and public 6. Talisay – Elementary to high school, public schools (As […]…
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Credit to Author: Mayen Jaymalin| Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Candidates in the 2025 elections cannot use short-form video platform TikTok for their campaign.
OCD calls for ‘heightened preparedness’ vs Kristine
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Monday stressed the urgent need to prepare for Tropical Depression Kristine, which has been projected to escalate into a severe storm and could affect “approximately 30 million individuals across multiple regions.” “According to the latest forecast from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, the number of potential victims has surged to 30 million. This is a considerable population at risk, and we need all hands on deck to mitigate the impacts of this disaster,” Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, the OCD administrator, said in a statement. READ: Kristine can strengthen into […]…
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Vancouver News
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Peter McKnight: Ending mask mandates in schools beyond foolhardy
Credit to Author: Hardip Johal| Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 01:00:14 +0000
Opinion: Given everything we know, and everything we don’t know, it’s pretty clear that the province rescinded the mandate too early.
Credit to Author: Gordon McIntyre| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 23:32:47 +0000
After two months, the Komagata Maru was escorted out of Canadian waters by the HMCS Rainbow.
Science News
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:05:33 +0000
As the Democratic Party’s nominee for President, US Vice President Kamala Harris can have a much more important role — outlining how the next four years can be a time to heighten climate action at the US federal level. Except she isn’t actually doing much of that, is she? Instead, … [continued]
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Tesla “We, Robot” Tech Movie Ripoffs? 👀
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:23:33 +0000
Clearly, Tesla’s “We, Robot” event was a reference to the 2004 film I, Robot. I haven’t even seen the film and I got that. Having not seen the film, though, I didn’t realize how similar some of it tech was to what Tesla unveiled. However, the movie’s director did realize … [continued]
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NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) After Fatal Crash
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:59:42 +0000
The federal government has begun an investigation of the Tesla Full Self Driving technology after the death of pedestrian.
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Technology News
Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 23:05:33 +0000
As the Democratic Party’s nominee for President, US Vice President Kamala Harris can have a much more important role — outlining how the next four years can be a time to heighten climate action at the US federal level. Except she isn’t actually doing much of that, is she? Instead, … [continued]
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Tesla “We, Robot” Tech Movie Ripoffs? 👀
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:23:33 +0000
Clearly, Tesla’s “We, Robot” event was a reference to the 2004 film I, Robot. I haven’t even seen the film and I got that. Having not seen the film, though, I didn’t realize how similar some of it tech was to what Tesla unveiled. However, the movie’s director did realize … [continued]
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NHTSA Opens Investigation Of Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) After Fatal Crash
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:59:42 +0000
The federal government has begun an investigation of the Tesla Full Self Driving technology after the death of pedestrian.
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Immigration
Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:39:43 +0000
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued invitations to apply (ITAs) in the most recent Express Entry draw. The department issued 648 ITAs in a that considered only Express Entry candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Candidates required a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 791 to be considered. Get a Free […]
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Aditya Mhatre is empowering immigrants in their financial journey in Canada
Credit to Author: Baisakhi Roy| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:56:02 +0000
Through the Beacon app, Mhatre says that he’s not just building a business but a support system for those seeking to start a new life in a foreign land — just as he once did.
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Five inspiring immigrant journeys to follow on social media
Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:03 +0000
Newcomers in Canada have taken to platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to share their firsthand experiences into settling in a new country. For those considering a move to Canada or already adjusting to life here, these shared stories offer not only inspiration but also valuable guidance. Below, CIC News has curated five social media […]
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Sports
Major League Baseball, its players’ association and the Cuban Baseball Federation reached an agreement that will allow players from the island nation to sign big league contracts without defecting.
Source: Panthers shutting down Cam Newton
The Carolina Panthers are not expected to play Cam Newton for the final two games because of a shoulder injury and the fact that the team is all but eliminated from playoff contention.
UGA lands Dean in latest recruiting win vs. Bama
Georgia landed a commitment Wednesday from linebacker Nakobe Dean, the No. 23 ranked prospect overall who chose the Bulldogs over Alabama, Ole Miss, Auburn and LSU.
Thunder’s Felton, Schroder suspended 1 game
Oklahoma City guards Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder were suspended for one game without pay Wednesday for leaving the bench area during an altercation and participating in the melee that spilled over into the stands.
‘Heartbroken’ Leonard eyes 40 tackles vs. Giants
Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard, who leads the league with 146 tackles, said he was “heartbroken” at being passed over for the Pro Bowl. He said he wants to get 40 tackles against the Giants on Sunday.
Decorated swimmer Missy Franklin retires at 23
Missy Franklin, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, announced her retirement at age 23, citing chronic shoulder pain as the impetus for her decision.