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UK royal Kate shown in first video since surgery, Sun says

    LONDON — Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, has been shown looking fit and healthy in the first video taken of her since she underwent surgery two months ago in footage published by the Sun newspaper on its website on Monday. Kate, 42, spent two weeks in hospital in January after having what her office said was successful, planned surgery for a non-cancerous but unspecified condition. READ: King Charles III, Kate deal with medical issues Other than a couple of blurry pictures, she has not been seen in public since appearing with the other members of the royal family on Christmas Day, and in recent weeks social media has been awash with speculation about…

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Tulfo grills PCSO execs on winners

Credit to Author: Cecille Suerte Felipe| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

A lotto winner who claimed prizes 36 times in a span of just six months and a bettor who gambled P90 million to actually win a P640-million jackpot were among the issues the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office executives answered at a hearing of the Senate committee on games and amusement yesterday.


DOTr’s Bautista: No Naia terminal fee hike until ‘notable’ upgrades

MANILA, Philippines—Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Monday said the passenger service charge or terminal fees at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) would not increase until improvement is noticed. Bautista believes it would take around one to two years before upgrades are seen at the country’s main international gateway. “Hindi kaagad pwede magtaas ng terminal fee. Ang usapan ay kailangan magkaroon ng notable improvement in service,” Bautista said in an interview over Radyo 630. (Raising the terminal fee is not immediately possible. The discussion was that there must be a notable improvement in service.) “Siguro after 1 year or 2 years makikita nat…

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New NAIA terminal eyed at Nayon site

Credit to Author: Elijah Felice Rosales| Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0800

A new passenger terminal will rise at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in three years, as part of the project of the new concessionaire led by San Miguel Corp. to expand the country’s premier gateway to accommodate the growing demand for air travel.


Marcos vows swift justice for slain soldiers in Maguindanao del Sur

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed swift justice for four soldiers who died in an ambush in Maguindanao del Sur. The soldiers were killed by suspected members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan on Sunday. READ: 4 Army troopers killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush “Under my administration, we remain resolute in our pledge to ensure that justice is swiftly served for our fallen heroes,” Marcos said in a statement. Marcos said he has also ordered immediate provision of benefits and assistance to support the families of the slain soldiers. EMBED:https://twitter.com/bongbongmarcos/status/17695277…

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DepEd asks teacher to explain scolding of students in viral video

Credit to Author: Cristina Chi| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:03:00 +0800

DepEd has issued a show cause order against a public school teacher who went viral for scolding her students while live-streaming on TikTok — an incident that some believe is an overstep in classroom discipline but educators say is proof of deeper issues in the school system.


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

AAA Report Says Americans Don’t Trust Autonomous Cars As Waymo Offers Free Rides In LA

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:40:42 +0000

AAA reports more people fear riding in an autonomous car this year than last year. Clearly the robotaxi idea has a bit of work to do yet.

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Rio Tinto signs Australia’s biggest renewable power deal as it works to repower its Gladstone operations

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:35:36 +0000

Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned 1.4GW Bungaban wind energy project. The agreement, which follows the announcement last month of a PPA for the Upper Calliope solar … [continued]

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Lightsource bp Completes $348 Million Financing Package for Two Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Texas

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:27:58 +0000

288 megawatts of new solar capacity will generate enough electricity to reliably power 50,000 homes Financing includes a suite of transferability facilities made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act Projects to bring additional energy security and diversification to the Texas electric grid Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $348 … [continued]

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Technology News

AAA Report Says Americans Don’t Trust Autonomous Cars As Waymo Offers Free Rides In LA

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:40:42 +0000

AAA reports more people fear riding in an autonomous car this year than last year. Clearly the robotaxi idea has a bit of work to do yet.

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Rio Tinto signs Australia’s biggest renewable power deal as it works to repower its Gladstone operations

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:35:36 +0000

Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy the majority of electricity from Windlab’s planned 1.4GW Bungaban wind energy project. The agreement, which follows the announcement last month of a PPA for the Upper Calliope solar … [continued]

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Lightsource bp Completes $348 Million Financing Package for Two Utility-Scale Solar Projects in Texas

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:27:58 +0000

288 megawatts of new solar capacity will generate enough electricity to reliably power 50,000 homes Financing includes a suite of transferability facilities made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act Projects to bring additional energy security and diversification to the Texas electric grid Lightsource bp has successfully closed on a $348 … [continued]

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Vice News

Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayos ‘Gordo’ Son Got Off Light in a US Court. Why?

Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:41 GMT

Ismael Zambada-Imperial, known for his lavish lifestyle, is the latest member of the world’s most prolific drug cartel to strike a deal with the U.S.


Sinaloa Cartel Leader El Mayo’s ‘Gordo’ Son Got Off Light in a US Court. Why?

Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:41 GMT

Ismael Zambada-Imperial, known for his lavish lifestyle, is the latest member of the world’s most-prolific drug cartel to strike a deal with the U.S.


Cops Who Shot Hmong Man Fleeing Wildfire With Family Won’t Be Charged

Credit to Author: Keegan Hamilton| Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:27:41 GMT

The family of the slain man, who police claim shot at them and was discovered with guns and 132 pounds of cannabis, disputes the DA’s findings.


Immigration

Alberta and Manitoba begin issuing Provincial Attestation Letters

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:32 +0000

Alberta and Manitoba have begun issuing Provincial Attestation Letters (PALs) to international students who have been accepted to schools in their provinces. Both provinces have begun issuing PALs through Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) in their jurisdictions. DLIs are the only schools in Canada that are approved to accept international students. Details are not currently available […]

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Building A Resume for Job Hunting in Canada: Useful Tips to Build a Strong Resume

Credit to Author: TD| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:35:01 +0000

Are you a newcomer to Canada, looking to start your job hunt on a strong note? As you navigate the exciting path of job hunting, one of the important tools you will need is a well-crafted resume. In this article, we’ll explore the key elements of building a strong resume tailored to the Canadian job […]

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Where do most South Asians live in Canada?

Credit to Author: Asheesh Moosapeta| Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:12 +0000

Often noted for both its cultural diversity and its ethic of multiculturalism, Canada today represents one of the world’s most diverse populations, with Canadian citizens and permanent residents, hailing from all around the world. One of the strongest communities in Canada is the South Asian community, which has seen substantial growth in the last 20 […]

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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.