Ten things to know about the late Barbie Hsu’s life


SINGAPORE – Popular Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu, who has died at the age of 48, was perhaps best known for being the leading lady of seminal hit Taiwanese idol drama Meteor Garden (2001) and its sequel the following year. Hsu succumbed to influenza-related pneumonia while on vacation with her family in Japan over the recent Chinese New Year period. The news has left the Taiwanese entertainment industry and Hsu’s fans reeling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yixun Lin (@yixi_1023) Here are 10 things to know about the late actress’ life, which was often more dramatic than […]…

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PhilHealth fund transfer oral arguments set today, February 4

Credit to Author: Ian Laqui| Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2025 13:54:00 +0800

One of the contentions to be argued before the high court is the validity of the transfer of the reserve funds of Philhealth to the national treasury and whether or not Congress can increase the amount of unprogrammed appropriations initially submitted by the president before the National Expenditure Program. 

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Why You Should Embrace A Climate Diet — A Podcast Interview

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:21:55 +0000

As a climate activist and writer, I chronicle decarbonization in its many forms. I must be making some small headway in educating and informing others about the impacts of industrial agriculture on planetary health, for example, as I’ve started to be critiqued by media spaces such as Feedstuffs. They decry … [continued]

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Could Space Solar Power Play a Key Role in Disaster Relief?

Credit to Author: Srikanth Raviprasad| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:09:34 +0000

The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 highlight a critical vulnerability in disaster response: power failure. With insured losses potentially reaching $45 billion and more than 170,000 residents displaced, reliable […]

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BYD Shark Takes a Bite Out of the Ute Market Down Under

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:21:45 +0000

The Facebook pages devoted to the BYD Shark in Australia are exploding with stories of utes being delivered and new drivers’ experiences. Every time one is spotted in the wild, it sparks excitement and a new post. Lots of learning is taking place. Most of the comments are coming from … [continued]

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Lawyers for Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni get reality check from federal judge


NEW YORK—A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the making of “It Ends with Us” warned lawyers Monday, Feb. 3, to obey court rules about public statements meant to ensure a fair trial. Judge Lewis J. Liman suggested he could make the March 9, 2026, trial happen sooner if lawyers were unable to stop making fiery public comments that could contaminate a potential jury pool. Neither actor attended the Manhattan federal court hearing where lawyers again repeated their claims that their adversaries weren’t playing fair. […]…

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Ontario eases immigration requirements for self-employed physicians

Credit to Author: Janice Rodrigues| Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Ontario has made it easier for self-employed physicians to obtain permanent residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Under the updated requirements, physicians will be able to qualify for some streams by counting periods of self-employed work experience, and without requiring a job offer. The OINP made changes to the following streams: Express Entry: […]

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