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politics
Hunt for Bato dela Rosa sets 1-week ultimatum, P50-M bounty
MANILA, Philippines — The government on Friday placed a P50-million bounty on the head of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa as the Philippine National Police gave its former chief one week to surrender to…
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general
New PCO chief keeping Castro as she’s ‘a treasure in this gov’t’
MANILA, Philippines — Palace press officer Claire Castro will remain the Marcos administration’s chief mouthpiece following a recent leadership change in the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)…
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general
Pulong Duterte files P 20-M cyberlibel raps vs NBI chief, et al
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Friday filed libel and cyberlibel complaints against several individuals, a television network and its officials and journalists over…
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business
DOTr to bid out MRT-3 concession
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday announced it will bid out next year the P103.6-billion concession for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3). “Through public-private…
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politics
Marcos: Gov’t expanding use of solar-powered irrigation
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government is expanding the use of solar-powered irrigation systems amid the threat of the Super El Niño anticipated by year-end…
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politics
Senate leaders say no need for House to recall budget
MANILA, Philippines — There is no need for the House of Representatives to recall its 2027 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) in response to a recent Supreme Court decision which declared as…
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general
LTO to deploy over 100 personnel for ‘Undas’
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026” to ensure road safety and orderly traffic with the expected surge…
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general
"The People's Court" Mystery: Michelle Parker's Case Reopened | Case by Case | "48 Hours" Podcast
A televised dispute over an engagement ring turned into one of Florida's most haunting missing persons cases. This week, CBS News correspondents Shanelle Kaul and Cristian Benavides examine the recent…
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general
DepEd finishes 391 disaster-resilient school buildings; 150 being built
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has completed nearly 400 prefabricated school buildings designed to withstand super typhoons and strong earthquakes, significantly cutting…
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politics
Bangsamoro group urges Marcos, MILF chief to meet before Oct. 30
MANILA, Philippines — Several Bangsamoro organizations, civil society, and leaders appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to meet Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chairperson Al Haj Murad…
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general
‘I wanna blow up a synagogue’: Online posts lead to hate crime charge against Utah man
Authorities say they found six pipe bombs in the suspect’s residence.
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politics
Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
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technology
Hottest toy for Christmas? Nvidia CEO plays with adorable Microduck robots, 20,000 sell
The robots, stomping their little feet and making tiny R2D2 noises, sat, fell down dead for a "nap," and summersaulted on voice command.
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general
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 24, 2026
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politics
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor's race from toss-up to lean Democrat
The Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the…
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business
Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods in boon to Sen. Susan Collins
President Trump on Friday slashed tariffs on a handful of Canadian products that are used widely by Maine's agricultural industry, a move cheered by GOP Sen. Susan Collins, who is facing a tough…
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sports
3 players bag ₱15M MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23
MANILA, Philippines—Three players won the ₱15 million MegaLotto 6/45 jackpot on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, while no player bagged the ₱430.86 million UltraLotto 6/58 jackpot, according to the Philippine…
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general
How Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield are shaping the war in Ukraine
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield satellite networks play different roles in Ukraine's fight against Russia. Here's how the two systems work, how they're used on the battlefield and why Ukraine's…
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science
‘Is this symptom normal?’: AI tool for patient questions rolls out in New Brunswick
New Brunswickers who use a virtual health-care app can now access a "conversational AI feature" for cardiac, surgical and maternity care.
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politics
Nigeria Ebola case linked to virus found in Kenya index case, health minister says
ABUJA, Oct 23 - Genomic analysis of Nigeria's only confirmed Ebola case shows the virus is closely related to the strain detected in Kenya's index case, Nigeria's health minister Muhammad Ali Pate…
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politics
As Israel looks toward elections, some voters see a defining moment
Israel’s elections on Tuesday will serve as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister in the nation’s history. Special correspondent Ilan Ben Zion recently joined…
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general
UST suspends Saturday classes after bomb threat
MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas (UST) suspended in-person classes on Saturday, Oct. 24, following a bomb threat. In an advisory, the university ordered classes in all levels and…
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politics
Macron condemns racism after one killed in ‘terrorist’ shooting near Paris
Gunman opens fire from car in Trappes and Verrière, killing one and injuring five others, including a 12-year-old girl Emmanuel Macron has condemned racism in French society after a gunman opened fire…
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general
While AIPAC’s critics rejoice as lobby shifts strategy, its defenders push back
Both sides see enduring influence for the pro-Israel organization as its super PAC continues operations.
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politics
How will Democrats address UFO sightings if returned to the majority?
Unidentified flying objects (UFOs) have long captivated Americans — a majority of whom, recent polling suggests, believe the government is hiding information about the phenomena. And the debate has…
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politics
New regulations on flags flown at Alberta schools to take effect in January
The Alberta government says new legislation about which flags can be displayed at schools will take effect in January. Those rules include making the Alberta and Canada flags mandatory, and…
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technology
2 new charges laid against man accused in Halifax U.S. consulate bomb threat
Halifax police have laid two more charges against a man following a bomb threat at the United States consulate in August.
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business
How Brazil’s ‘labor revolution’ pushed an aspiring middle class to the political right
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva built his political movement on workers’ rights and social mobility. Ahead of the presidential runoff, that might not be enough anymore.
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business
Musk ups midterm spending in final stretch
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk ups his midterm spending in final stretch The tech mogul has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8…
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sports
Tonga secures its second win at Rugby League World Cup
Tonga recorded its second win at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday night, beating Lebanon 36-0 in Sydney.
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politics
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden laptop probe
Two former FBI agents have each been charged with one count of lying to Congress about the investigation into Hunter Biden's laptop.
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business
20 new industrial parks delivered, bringing to 40 the total under Sheinbaum’s Plan México
The 40 industrial parks delivered so far represent an investment of over US $1.4 billion and more than 8.2 million square meters of industrial infrastructure in key markets such as electronics…
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general
Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of midterms
Senator Susan Collins said Maine farmers “rely on specialised equipment, packaging materials, and other products from Canada” that are difficult or expensive to replace with American alternatives.
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business
Babcock faces former team as Oilers host Leafs
Mike Babcock isn't dwelling on his departure from Toronto as he prepares to face his former team for the first time Saturday.
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politics
Asia’s baby-starved governments want people to date, but who has time?
In late September, Singapore’s Reddit community erupted over the government’s new dating platform, FirstDate. Curious to get an insider’s perspective, I visited the site, connected to my Singpass…
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politics
Trump lifts some Canada tariffs ahead of US midterm polls, after senator’s plea
Vulnerable Republican candidate Susan Collins said she had lobbied for the change.
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politics
Trump dropping some Canada tariffs but 'replacing' them with other products
Sen. Susan Collins announced Canada was dropping Canadian tariffs, but the White House later said it was "replacing" the ones removed from the list.
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politics
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee says lawmakers have prepared for a range of situations ahead of the midterms, including that President Trump "is not going to accept the results."
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business
Hellebuyck trade draws plenty of reaction
The Connor Hellebuyck trade caught the attention of many in the hockey world, with a host of opinions and reactions.
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general
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Actons estranged mother
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business
Canada Denies US Claim of Midterm Meddling
Canada rejects the US Embassy's claim of midterm meddling. The dispute adds political heat to tariff talks before the November 3 vote.
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politics
Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in embattled town, to hold peace talks next month
Oct 23 - Ukraine and Russia said on Friday they had agreed on a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian town of Oleshky, brokered through US first lady Melania Trump, and Ukrainian President…
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business
Lula Says Court Has His Card, Flight Data
Lula's campaign says it gave Brazil's electoral court its corporate-card and Air Force flight records two days before the runoff.
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business
Irish man (62) detained in West Bank
Ian Hutcheson travelled from Dublin to support Palestinian farmers with the olive harvest
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science
Kenya reports second Ebola death, a close relative of first patient
Kenya’s health ministry announced the country’s second Ebola death on Friday, saying a 65-year-old woman who was a close relative of the first patient died after developing symptoms while in…
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technology
Winnipeg police suspend Crime Stoppers tips following data breach
Winnipeg police have suspended their use of Crime Stoppers. Instead, it said it will try to accommodate anonymous information submitted via its tip line when possible.
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technology
Mother wanted for alleged parental abduction of 3 kids after supervised visit
Toronto Police are looking for a mother and her three young children after an alleged parental abduction.
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politics
Alleged Chinese agent pleads not guilty in Los Angeles courtroom
A Southern California realtor accused of being a Chinese foreign agent pleaded not guilty to the allegations in a Los Angeles federal courtroom Friday.
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technology
OpenAI now trains its frontier AI models with no internet access
OpenAI is now training its most advanced AI models without internet access following a string of rogue hacking incidents. In a blog post on Friday, OpenAI says it built an offline testing environment…
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politics
Storm Austen brings power cuts and travel disruption as more wind and rain forecast
A second storm, Storm Boelo, is expected to hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday bringing more wild weather.
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business
Court Bars Ban on Lula’s WhatsApp Channel
Brazil's electoral court minister barred any suspension of Lula's WhatsApp channel on 23 October, two days before the runoff, with a daily fine for Meta.
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politics
Ebola: Kenya announces second death
Kenyan health officials said the 65-year-old woman was a close relative of a man who died of Ebola last month. The woman developed symptoms while under quarantine in Nairobi.
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technology
Saskatoon police seek person seen ‘prowling’ before suspicious house fire
Police are asking the public for help identifying a person of interest in connection with an alleged arson that occurred at a home in Saskatoon.
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technology
Flu hospitalization rate at highest level this time of year since 2010 season: CDC
The flu hospitalization rate in the U.S. is at the highest level for this time of year since the 2010 season, according to an update published Friday from the CDC.
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general
Patients have very low bargaining position: Centre flags hospital malpractice in SC
Patients have very low bargaining position Centre flags hospital malpractice in SC
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science
West Virginia attorney general subpoenas environmental groups
West Virginia’s attorney general has sent investigative subpoenas to environmental advocacy organizations — something the groups are describing as a retaliatory attack on their First Amendment rights…
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politics
UFO files detail strange, silent triangular craft: "Absolute acoustic silence"
Federal agents encountered a large aircraft that zoomed across the sky from a standstill while making no noise or giving off any exhaust, according to new files.
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general
Watch: Trees ripped up as Storm Austen batters Britain
The first named storm of the season brought powerful gusts to Jersey, and in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.
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business
ECLAC Cuts Bolivia Growth Forecast to 0.2%
ECLAC lowered its Bolivia growth forecast to 0.2% for 2026 and 0.6% for 2027. The IMF projects a 3.0% contraction this year, a gap of 3.2 points.
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politics
Paxton sues OpenAI, Altman for failing to warn Texans about ChatGPT's 'dangers'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Friday, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the potential dangers from its AI models. The lawsuit…
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politics
Trump told DOJ to sue to block Alaska Senate results if Republican narrowly loses
President Trump says he directed the DOJ to preemptively file a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.
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politics
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
"I regret my vote for Biden. Now I regret my vote for Trump," one man said. "What other options do we got?"
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politics
Disappointed primary voters weigh their choices: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
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business
Panama Port Fight Pits 2 Wealthy Americans
Two wealthy Americans are fighting over the US$260 million Puerto Barú port in Panama, and the Supreme Court has yet to rule on its environmental approval.
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entertainment
Argentina drops investigation into President Milei over crypto fraud
Javier Milei had denied acting fraudulently when a cryptocurrency nosedived after he deleted a social media post about it.
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business
Guatemala Wildfire Aircraft Unveiled 23 Oct
Guatemala presented four aircraft bought from the US for about US$30 million on 23 October, three of them for wildfires, as the US military embargo thaws.
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business
Brazil Presses K-Pop Promoter on Screens
Procon-SP wants the number, size and placement of screens at BTS's three sold-out São Paulo shows. The reply was due Friday, 23 October.
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business
Paraguay AI Hub Gets 286 MW Power Contract
Paraguay's ANDE agreed to supply up to 286 MW for 15 years to an AI campus at US$48.91 per MWh, while US firm Crusoe plans computing at Itaipú.
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business
Honduras Orders Luis Redondo Arrest, 23 Oct
Honduras has issued warrants with an international alert for ex-Congress president Luis Redondo, reportedly abroad, over the 2025 vote dispute.
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politics
Turkey says renewed attack on Iran would expand conflict, diplomacy only way
Leaders from Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Germany, France, Britain, and Italy met in Istanbul on Friday to discuss developments in the Iran war.
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general
Rosal further weakens; Signal No. 2 still up in Batanes, Babuyan Islands
MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Rosal (international name: Champi) slightly weakened as it continued to move further away from the country on Friday morning, the state weather bureau said. According to…
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general
Sandiganbayan OKs withdrawal of Safe Spaces Act case vs Army colonel
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has allowed the withdrawal of a Safe Spaces Act case against an Army colonel, ruling that the case should instead be filed before a Regional Trial Court (RTC)…
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general
4 Commonwealth Avenue lanes to close Oct. 24-25 for MRT-7 works
MANILA, Philippines — Four eastbound lanes along Batasan/Commonwealth Avenue will be temporarily closed from Saturday to Sunday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said. According to the DOTr in…
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general
Typhoon Rosal keeps strength; 2 areas under Signal No. 2
MANILA, Philippines — Two areas remained under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 2 as Typhoon Rosal maintained its strength while moving over the sea east of Batanes, the state weather bureau…
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politics
Editor's Notes: Israel's election exposes deep political divisions after Gantz withdrawal - comment
Here is my request, the only one I’ll make before the polls open. Give yourself permission to notice one thing that complicates your choice.
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politics
Gov’t worker sued over P19,000 cash advance
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has called on government officials to properly liquidate any cash advance as failure to do so constitutes a violation of the Revised Penal Code. It…
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general
El Niño ideas: Cut water use for baths, brushing teeth
MANILA, Philippines — Every drop counts, so conserve water by cutting into half the volume normally used for taking a bath and brushing one’s teeth, or collecting rainwater for other household tasks…
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general
Witness: Co’s kickbacks had ‘receipts’ — that were later ‘thrown away’
MANILA, Philippines — The alleged kickbacks delivered to former Ako Bicol party list Rep. Zaldy Co from then Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) engineer Henry Alcantara came with…
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politics
Chiz Escudero bill seeks tax exemption for shared residential spaces
MANILA, Philippines — A Senate bill seeks to exempt common areas within residential subdivisions and condominiums from real property taxes (RPT) to ease the financial burden on millions of…
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politics
Senate, House ponder next move on 2027 budget
MANILA, Philippines — Senators on Thursday sought the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) recommendations on how to adjust the proposed P7.2-trillion 2027 national budget following the Supreme…
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general
‘Judicial overreach’: OSG sets challenge vs SC ruling
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) will challenge the Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating specific provisions of the 2024 and 2025 national budgets and restricting the…
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politics
DA urged to catch pork price manipulators
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri challenged Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. to crack down on pork price manipulators, smugglers and excessive meat…
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general
Agri losses from El Niño breach P8.5B across PH
MANILA, Philippines — Agricultural damage throughout the country due to the El Niño phenomenon has climbed to P8.57 billion, a 24.7-percent increase from the P6.87 billion recorded in September…
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politics
Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections
Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections.
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business
Uber rival inDrive eyes 2027 robotaxi tests in Central Asia with Pony.ai and Nvidia
inDrive plans to begin testing Pony.ai's robotaxis in Kazakhstan's capital in the first half of 2027.
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entertainment
POCSO compensation cannot be denied over no injury marks: Allahabad High Court
POCSO compensation cannot be denied over no injury marks Allahabad High Court
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entertainment
Dehradun woman judge accuses Rapido driver of threats, taking her into isolated lane
Dehradun woman judge accuses Rapido driver of threats taking her into isolated lane
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general
2 pilots eject from military training jet in Texas after landing gear issue
The pilots were aboard a T-6A Texan II assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing when they ejected from the aircraft.
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entertainment
Woman IPS officer who fired AK-47 during Dussehra gets show-cause notice
Woman IPS officer who fired AK during Dussehra gets showcause notice
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general
Sensex opens 400 points higher, Nifty above 22,700; TCS up 4%
Sensex opens points higher Nifty above TCS up
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politics
BJD team to visit Kotia over Andhra Pradesh poll activities
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business
Stock futures are little changed after tech sector sell-off: Live updates
The Nasdaq Composite posted its worst day since June as the tech sector sold off Thursday.
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politics
Trump ally Lewandowski faces criminal investigation over DHS tenure, sources say
The DHS Inspector General's Office has been investigating Lewandowski's involvement in the handling of certain government contracts, according to one of the people, a DHS official.
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business
Bombay High Court quashes FIR against Pune college over Murud drownings
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politics
Horse-drawn carriage ban approved by NYC Council
The New York City Council voted Thursday on Romanch's Law, which will ban horse-drawn carriage rides in the city by 2028.
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business
Jio Platforms IPO closes today: GMP signals 21% gain, should you subscribe?
Jio Platforms IPO closes today GMP signals gain should you subscribe
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science
40 years later, Chernobyl's nuclear fallout is not what scientists expected
Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, tiny radioactive particles still linger in the soil, carrying a dangerous legacy. Using powerful X-rays, scientists discovered that some of these particles…
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technology
'Running as usual': The NZ response to the cyber emergency forcing shutdowns overseas
Spy agencies GCSB and SIS both told RNZ their websites were up and running as usual.
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general
Feds charge 15 suspects in multiple alleged insurance, Medicare fraud schemes
Federal prosecutors charged 15 people in connection with an alleged Medicare and insurance fraud schemes, the Justice Department said on Thursday.
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technology
eMudhra flaw could have broken the internet, CBSE teen hacker Nisarga says
eMudhra flaw could have broken the internet CBSE teen hacker Nisarga says
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