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Nikola Jokic hits 66-foot shot to highlight 5th straight triple-double

DENVER— Nikola Jokic took an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left in the third quarter, turned and let fly with a 66-foot heave that got all net at the other end. He casually walked over to his bench as his teammates mobbed him and the sold-out arena erupted. “I thought it had a chance, and then boom,” Russell Westbrook said. “The best part of it was no reaction from him. Which I love.” READ: NBA: Nikola Jokic’s 5th straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Kings It appeared to be a footnote in what looked like a Denver Nuggets blowout win Thursday […]…

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NEDA: Economy in good shape despite missing targets

Credit to Author: Helen Flores| Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0800

Even if the Philippines is likely to miss its growth targets for 2024, it still remains on track in reducing poverty and taming inflation while its economy continues to fare better than its neighbors in Asia, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said yesterday.


Mindanao-made film ‘Hello, Daisy’ triumphs at the ‘Emirates Film Festival’

Mindanawon indie film ‘Hello, Daisy’ garnered acclaim on the international stage as ‘Best Emerging Filmmaker’ at the 11th Emirates film festival in Dubai held last January 15. ‘Hello, Daisy’ also stood out among a pool of 427 international film entries, having received nominations for ‘Best Film,’ ‘Best Actress’ for Mia Cabaobao, and ‘Best Screenplay’ for Franky Arrocena. The film boasts a full Mindanawon and Dabawenyo cast and crew. This is a testament to the ingenuity of local indie films, especially those from the Mindanao region, which audiences don’t always get to see in the mainstream. In a similar light, the […]…

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Death penalty not a guaranteed solution to corruption — CHR

Credit to Author: Dominique Nicole Flores| Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 15:45:00 +0800

How should corrupt public officials be punished? A lawmaker proposed a bill imposing death penalty by firing squad, but the Commission Human Rights (CHR) said this is not a “guaranteed and effective solution.” 


Bersamin backs Marcos’ comment on provisions of anti-teen pregnancy bill

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin defended President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s comment about the supposed “ridiculous” and “abhorrent” provision on the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023 about masturbation. In an ambush interview on Friday, Bersamin was asked what was the basis of Marcos’s comments about the provision allegedly encouraging masturbation in children aged 0 to 4 or teaching bodily pleasure to children aged 6 to 9. “This is very common; when you read something, you read between the lines. Language is very broad. You have connotation, denotation, and the other implications of language,” Bersamin told […]…

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Israel-Philippine ties strong despite UN votes on Palestine, says diplomat

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:42:00 +0800

Israel’s ties with the Philippines remain robust despite the Philippines’ recent votes in favor of United Nations resolutions supporting Palestinian statehood, Israel’s deputy chief of mission said Thursday, January 23.


Vancouver News

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.


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.


Descendants of Komagata Maru hopeful Vancouver will finally, after four years of back-and-forth, grant their commemoration wish

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

End of Green New Deal, Idiocracy, Social Media Opioids, & Tesla Risk — Video Chat

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:22:30 +0000

Vijay Govindan and I sat down today to discuss Democrats’ “Green New Deal” (the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), Trump trying to destroy it despite all of the economic benefits it brings across the US (especially in red districts and states), the era of “Idiocracy,” social media as … [continued]

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GM Signs Deal With Vianode For Synthetic Graphite Supply

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:01:34 +0000

Norwegian company Vianode has signed a multi-year deal with General Motors to supply synthetic graphite for batteries beginning in 2027.

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Nickel & the Cleantech Revolution — Plus Alaska Energy Metals’ Role in US Energy Independence

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:54:09 +0000

The electric vehicle revolution is genuinely in full swing, with almost one out of every 4 new vehicles having a plug in 2024. The core element of that revolution is the batteries, and the essence of those batteries is a handful of metals. So, the most critical conundrum is how … [continued]

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Technology News

End of Green New Deal, Idiocracy, Social Media Opioids, & Tesla Risk — Video Chat

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:22:30 +0000

Vijay Govindan and I sat down today to discuss Democrats’ “Green New Deal” (the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), Trump trying to destroy it despite all of the economic benefits it brings across the US (especially in red districts and states), the era of “Idiocracy,” social media as … [continued]

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GM Signs Deal With Vianode For Synthetic Graphite Supply

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:01:34 +0000

Norwegian company Vianode has signed a multi-year deal with General Motors to supply synthetic graphite for batteries beginning in 2027.

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Nickel & the Cleantech Revolution — Plus Alaska Energy Metals’ Role in US Energy Independence

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:54:09 +0000

The electric vehicle revolution is genuinely in full swing, with almost one out of every 4 new vehicles having a plug in 2024. The core element of that revolution is the batteries, and the essence of those batteries is a handful of metals. So, the most critical conundrum is how … [continued]

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Immigration

Express Entry: IRCC invites 4,000 CEC candidates

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:32:35 +0000

In the third draw of the year, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has extended more invitations to apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Express Entry pool. The department issued 4,000 ITAs to candidates in a Canadian Experience Class (CEC) draw. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 527 and to have […]

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AAIP 2024 year in review: Alberta exceeds nomination target, prioritizes foreign workers for PR

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:55:56 +0000

The year 2024 was a big one for the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP). The AAIP issued many nominations, supported many temporary foreign workers in transitioning to permanent residency, enacted temporary measures in response to wild fires, and established new streams and a new expression of interest system. Assess your eligibility for Alberta’s enhanced PNP […]

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How Newcomers Can Send Money Abroad with TD Global Transfer™

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:57 +0000

Are you new to Canada and have family living abroad? Perhaps you need to send money home from time to time? Whether you are supporting loved ones or managing your ongoing financial commitments, TD Global TransferTM may offer you a helpful solution to send money overseas.[1] Learn more about TD New to Canada Banking Package […]

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Sports

MLB, MLBPA, Cuba reach deal for players to sign
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.