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Paris, France — Imposing punitive tariffs on countries with high trade surpluses with the United States has been at the heart of US President Donald Trump’s economic policy. Trump has lived up to his campaign pledges to resume his hardball trade diplomacy. But analysts say trade imbalances can sometimes be the result of US policy itself. What is a trade deficit? A trade deficit occurs when a country’s imports exceed its exports to another country. The balance is usually calculated on trade of goods such as cars, electronics, farm products or oil and gas, among other things. International comparisons usually […]…

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Cade Cunningham, heading into his first All-Star appearance, poured in 29 points and handed out seven assists as the visiting Detroit Pistons defeated the Chicago Bulls for the second straight night, prevailing 128-110 on Wednesday. Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris had 19 points apiece for the Pistons, while Jalen Duren racked up 16 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. Malik Beasley added 14 points and Isaiah Stewart chipped in 12 as Detroit won its fourth straight game. With a 29-26 record, the Pistons will enter the All-Star break with a winning record for the first time since 2009. READ: NBA: […]…

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Brook Lopez sank a pair of free throws with 10.9 seconds to go, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 103-101 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night in the NBA. Gary Trent Jr. finished with 21 points off the bench for Milwaukee, which bounced back from a home loss against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Kyle Kuzma registered a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. READ: NBA: Bucks GM says trading Khris Middleton was toughest move Anthony Edwards scored 28 points but missed 23 of 33 shots for Minnesota, which lost its second straight. Naz […]…

Keep on reading: NBA: Missing two stars, Bucks edge Timberwolves on late FTs

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Okada Manila continues to redefine extraordinary as it upholds its Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star Integrated Resort distinction for the sixth consecutive year. As the largest Forbes 5-star resort in the Philippines and the property with the greatest number of five-star rooms in the country, Okada Manila continues to redefine premium hospitality, offering world-class service, innovation, and spectacular resort experiences that go beyond expectations. Adding to this remarkable achievement, The Retreat Spa at Okada Manila celebrates its own milestone, receiving its Forbes 5-Star Rating for the third consecutive year. This distinction underscores the spa’s dedication to providing unparalleled wellness experiences that […]…

Keep on reading: Okada Manila redefines extraordinary as a 6-time Forbes 5-star resort

Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points and the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Toronto Raptors 131-108 on Wednesday night to win their fourth straight game in the NBA. Reserve De’Andre Hunter put up 18 points, Sam Merrill scored 16 points and Darius Garland added 15 points and eight assists for the Cavaliers, who completed a four-game sweep of the season series. READ: NBA: Cavaliers avoid upset, fend off Wizards Cleveland’s Evan Mobley had 12 points and 15 rebounds, Jarrett Allen logged 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Max Strus scored 14 points. RJ Barrett registered 27 points for the Raptors, who […]…

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Ateneo de Manila University researchers developed a cost-effective way to create transparent aluminum oxide (TAIOx). They applied microdroplets of acidic solution onto small aluminum surfaces and applied an electric current.  READ: Graphene oxide improves 3D-printed concrete The method only requires two volts of electricity, smaller than the amount in an AA household flashlight battery. This process is called “droplet-scale anodization,” which is simpler than existing manufacturing methods. Also, it is environmentally friendly, reducing energy consumption and chemical waste. It relies on the “electrowetting” effect, where an electric field changes the properties of a liquid droplet.  Consequently, researchers […]…

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A new set of board of trustees will spearhead the Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) as it gears up for another year of initiatives to support the Philippine travel and tourism sector.  This year’s board members President Michelle G. Taylan, Vice President Virgincita Migrino, Vice President- Outbound Marites Cuan, Secretary Carmelite Bermudez, Treasurer Flora Caberte, Auditor Lani Cruz, PRO Elaine Garcia De Rueda and Assistant Secretary Meyn Limos Quiray took their oath at the Department of Tourism on February 10, 2025 with tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco leading the induction ceremony. The new set of GTBA officers pledged to once […]…

Keep on reading: GTBA Board takes oath for 2025: Vows fresh push for PH tourism growth

MANILA, Philippines — A man in Tarlac City was arrested for blackmailing his female ex-partner with their explicit videos, the Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP ACG) reported on Thursday. The ACG said the suspect was arrested in Barangay Culipat at 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 11. According to the ACG, the victim met the suspect at their place of work in 2023 and engaged in a relationship, living together for a year. However, in January 2025, the victim decided to separate from the suspect, who then began to threaten her that he would spread videos of their intimate moments caught […]…

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D’Angelo Russell scored 22 points in one of his best games since returning to the Brooklyn Nets, who continued their surge by holding on in the final minute for a 100-96 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in New York. After shooting 14 of 49 from the field in his previous four games, Russell made 9-of-15 shots and scored his second-most points since being acquired from the Los Angeles Lakers for Dorian Finney-Smith on Dec. 29. READ: NBA: Heat shut down by Nets in 1st game since Jimmy Butler trade Reserve Trendon Watford tied a season high by […]…

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