News
Credit to Author: Alexis Romero| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800
China’s activities seen to “jeopardize” the security of the country’s borders were among the key security issues discussed yesterday during the first ever joint national peace and order council and regional peace and order council meeting at Malacañang.
Turkey central bank holds key interest rate steady
ISTANBUL — Turkey’s central bank held its key interest rate steady on Thursday but warned it could hike it again as the country’s soaring inflation remains a headache for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government. The central bank’s monetary policy committee decided to keep the policy rate at 50 percent. But it left the door open to raising it again in the future after consumer price growth accelerated to 68.5 percent in March. “Monetary policy stance will be tightened in case a significant and persistent deterioration in inflation is foreseen,” the central bank said. Only 10 days before March 31 local […]…
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Senate to invite BI on influx of Chinese students
Credit to Author: Marc Jayson Cayabyab| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800
Sen. Francis Escudero will invite the Bureau of Immigration in the upcoming investigation to shed light on the enrollment of Chinese students in schools in Cagayan province.
Aguinaldo table diplomacy
I was once asked, informally, to comment on a long table of Philippine hardwood that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas wants to believe was used at the inauguration of the Malolos Congress in September 1898. Save for the provenance provided by the seller, it is difficult to tell since the archival photograph of the event […]…
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PhilHealth hikes benefit package for heatstroke
Credit to Author: Rhodina Villanueva| Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0800
The state health insurer’s heatstroke benefit package has been raised to P8,450 from P6,500 – a 30 percent increase.
Solon pushes for welfare of solo parents through ‘active representation’
MANILA, Philippines — Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Partylist Representative Bernadette Herrera is pushing for the welfare of Filipino solo parents through active representation, which she said could help the government address their needs as breadwinners, guardians, and caregivers. Herrera said helping solo parents have their voice and needs is part of her advocacy’s next steps. READ: Solo parents get free train rides on Saturday “For the next chapter of our journey, we want to empower solo parents through active representation and lead their call for more accessible and valuable programs and benefits – we want to serve them as the Solon […]…
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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: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:36:10 +0000
If you ever had the suspicion that there are BEVs that international automakers sell in China but don’t want to offer to those of us in other markets, well … you were right. In the first part of this series, we discovered that there are many BEVs from international automakers … [continued]
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What Tesla CEO (Elon Musk Or Otherwise) Should Be Doing — Reader Comment
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:10:43 +0000
The following is a reader comment under my article published earlier today. It’s such a superb list of what the CEO of Tesla should be doing that I had to give it its own platform here. It may be completely focused on what a new CEO should do, but even … [continued]
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IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook Sees Sunny Skies Ahead For Electric Transportation
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:14:07 +0000
The 2024 IEA report on electrifying vehicles envisions steady growth toward a low carbon future powered by EVs.
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Technology News
Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:36:10 +0000
If you ever had the suspicion that there are BEVs that international automakers sell in China but don’t want to offer to those of us in other markets, well … you were right. In the first part of this series, we discovered that there are many BEVs from international automakers … [continued]
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What Tesla CEO (Elon Musk Or Otherwise) Should Be Doing — Reader Comment
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:10:43 +0000
The following is a reader comment under my article published earlier today. It’s such a superb list of what the CEO of Tesla should be doing that I had to give it its own platform here. It may be completely focused on what a new CEO should do, but even … [continued]
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IEA 2024 Global EV Outlook Sees Sunny Skies Ahead For Electric Transportation
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:14:07 +0000
The 2024 IEA report on electrifying vehicles envisions steady growth toward a low carbon future powered by EVs.
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Vice News
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
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:28:38 +0000
A country of immigrants, we know that integration is a two-way street and we can all do our part to build welcoming communities.
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Help your children develop healthy eating habits
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:56:04 +0000
Mealtime battles and endless negotiations over food often leave you questioning if your child is getting the nutrition they need. Ensuring your child’s health and well-being is a top priority.
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These 13 colleges in Ontario will be admitting fewer international students in 2024
Credit to Author: Vimal Sivakumar| Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000
Based on this government of Ontario’s announcement, it may now be harder for international students to get accepted at 13 public colleges across the province. According to a recent Toronto Star article, the following public colleges (presented in no particular order) will see a decline in international student enrollment this year: Cambrian Canadore Conestoga Fanshawe […]
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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.