[Blue Zones] Just how many days should you give Edinburgh?
EDINBURGH – Would five days be enough to immerse in Edinburgh’s vibrant streets and colorful past? Probably not. I told a friend you would not even be scratching the surface. While navigating around...
View ArticleOhtani injured as Dodgers thwart Yankees comeback, lead World Series 2-0
LOS ANGELES, USA – Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani left the field with a member of the medical staff after he was thrown out on a stolen-base attempt to end the seventh inning of...
View ArticleTSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor,...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) suspended shipments to China-based chip designer Sophgo after a chip it made was found on a Huawei AI processor, according to two people familiar with...
View ArticleHot-shooting Celtics power past Pistons for 3-0 season start
Jayson Tatum piled up 37 points and the visiting Boston Celtics continued their dominance of Detroit with a 124-118 victory over the Pistons on Saturday night, October 26 (Sunday, October 27, Manila...
View Article[Kitchen 143] Hideaway at Culture Salon BGC
Kitchen 143 now heads out of the home kitchen and visits old and new favorite restaurants in and out of Metro Manila. In this episode, Kitchen 143 host Michelle Aventajado of Momma ‘N Manila visits...
View Article[Two Pronged] Losing interest in sex because it feels like a chore
Rappler’s Life and Style section runs an advice column by couple Jeremy Baer and clinical psychologist Dr. Margarita Holmes. Jeremy has a master’s degree in law from Oxford University. A banker of 37...
View ArticleTopuria KOs Holloway to retain UFC featherweight title
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Champion Ilia Topuria overcame early adversity to score a thunderous third-round knockout victory over Hawaiian Max Holloway to retain the UFC featherweight title at...
View ArticleSatellite photos show Israel hit Iran former nuclear weapons test building,...
WASHINGTON, USA – An American researcher said an Israeli airstrike on Saturday, October 26, hit a building that was part of Iran’s defunct nuclear weapons development program, and he and another...
View ArticleHollis-Jefferson admits ‘still not over’ Asian Games loss to Gilas Pilipinas
MANILA, Philippines – Losing the Asian Games gold medal to a Gilas Pilipinas crew led by Justin Brownlee and coach Tim Cone still stings for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. So best believe Hollis-Jefferson...
View ArticleKevin Durant hits milestone as Suns beat Luka Doncic, Mavs
Kevin Durant recorded 31 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 114-102 victory over the visiting Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night, October 26 (Sunday, October 27, Manila time). Durant...
View ArticleVenezuela press groups demand whereabouts of missing journalist
CARACAS, Venezuela – A veteran journalist in Venezuela has not been heard from since Friday, Venezuelan press advocates said on Sunday, October 27, alleging he had been detained by government...
View ArticleLeon now a severe tropical storm; rapid intensification expected
MANILA, Philippines – The weather bureau urged the public to prepare and closely monitor updates as Leon (Kong-rey) strengthened from a tropical storm into a severe tropical storm over the Philippine...
View ArticleThunder top Hawks for 1st 3-0 start since 2016
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists to help the host Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Atlanta Hawks, 128-104, on Sunday, October 27 (Monday, October 28, Manila time). Chet...
View ArticleThirsty Kristine victims in Albay village forced to boil, drink floodwater...
ALBAY, Philippines – The desperation in Libon town, Albay, was palpable as villagers watched their lives drown in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami). Days after the storm, several areas...
View ArticleHeat honor Dwyane Wade by unveiling statue outside arena
The Miami Heat unveiled a statue of franchise legend Dwyane Wade outside the Kaseya Center on Sunday. Wade is the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue. Last year, he became...
View ArticleNo remorse, Duterte says ‘only I will go to jail’ for killings
MANILA, Philippines – “I offer no apologies, no excuses,” the 79-year-old former president Rodrigo Duterte, slower physically now, but just as pointed with his strongman words, said on Monday, October...
View ArticleWashington Post reports Elon Musk briefly worked illegally in US in 1990s
WASHINGTON, USA – South African-born billionaire businessman Elon Musk worked illegally in the United States during a brief period in the 1990s while building a startup company, the Washington Post...
View ArticleDuterte admits to inducing suspects to ‘fight’ so cops can kill them
MANILA, Philippines – Former president Rodrigo Duterte told the Philippine Senate on Monday, October 28, that he had ordered police under him to “encourage” suspects to fight back so that cops can...
View ArticleDodgers star Shohei Ohtani cleared for Game 3 after shoulder injury
After partially dislocating his left shoulder in Los Angeles’ win over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been cleared to play in Game 3 on Monday,...
View ArticlePhilippines confident in US security policy continuity regardless of election
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is confident in the continuity of US policies in the Asia-Pacific region after the US presidential election, its defense chief said, underlining that...
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