Climate change slowing heat waves
MANILA, Philippines — Climate change is causing heat waves to slow to a crawl, exposing humans to extreme temperatures for longer than ever before, a study published in Science Advances said Friday.
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21 dead from road mishaps, drowning during Holy Week
MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-one people have died from drowning and vehicular crashes across the country during the Holy Week break, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.
Japan dietary supplement maker probes five deaths
TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese drugmaker said on Friday it is investigating five deaths potentially linked to dietary supplements meant to lower cholesterol and apologized for the "anxiety and fear" it had caused.
Climate change is slowing heat waves, prolonging misery
WASHINGTON, United States — Climate change is causing heat waves to slow to a crawl, exposing humans to extreme temperatures for longer than ever before, a study published in Science Advances said Friday.
Ohtani wins in Dodgers home debut; Rangers open MLB title defense with win
LOS ANGELES – Japanese star Shohei Ohtani made a triumphant Los Angeles Dodgers home debut on Thursday (Friday Manila time), getting help from fellow Most Valuable Player teammates in a 7-1 rout of St. Louis.
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region.
Marcos admin eyes building 20 new dams by 2028
MANILA, Philippines — To meet the country’s growing demand for water and power, the government is eyeing to build 20 medium and three to five large dams by 2028, the end of President Marcos’ term, according to National Irrigation Administration (NIA) head Eduardo Guillen.
NBA suspends Utah's Dunn for 2 games, Houston's Smith 1
NEW YORK – Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn was suspended two games and Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. was banned for one game by the NBA on Sunday (Monday Manila time) after they fought during a game.