U.S. surgeon general calls for labels on social media, like cigarettes
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.
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Asian stocks struggle after tepid Wall St lead, euro dips further
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets mostly fell Monday following last week's losses, with traders trying to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates, while the euro was weighed by political uncertainty as France prepares for a snap parliamentary election.
US Severe weather: Extreme heat in Southwest, Gulf rain and Rockies snow
PHOENIX (AP) — Heat and cold extremes are expected this week in the U.S. Officials warned Southwest residents to take precautions as a heat wave moves east, while heavy rains and flooding could drench the Gulf states and snow threatens parts of the Rockies and Northwest.
Car, motorcycle dealers warned vs non-release of plates
MANILA, Philippines — Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Vigor Mendoza II yesterday warned car and motorcycle dealers that they may face sanctions if they fail to release on time the license plates and Official Receipt/Certificate of Registration (OR/CR) to vehicle owners.
Father’s power
There’s no denying the influence fathers have on their children. Often, even their absence can make a difference, changing a child’s trajectory. In sport, we’ve seen how much dad‘s can change their children’s lives. Basketball alone provides many examples of this phenomenon. We’ve seen second generation players with the surname Jaworski, Banal, Ildefonso, Hubalde, Paras and others, proof of inborn hero worship. In some cases, the offspring follows his or her own path and takes up another sport, but still achieves the same level of excellence or higher. Here we’ve seen familiar last names like Lim and Patrimonio reaching success in other arenas.
23 volcanic quakes logged around Bulusan
MANILA, Philippines — Up to 23 volcanic earthquakes have been recorded around Bulusan Volcano in Sorsogon in the past 24 hours, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology.
Magsayo closer to title shot
MANILA, Philippines — Tagbilaran fighter Mark (Magnifico) Magsayo took a major step closer to another world title shot by scoring a unanimous 10-round decision over Mexican southpaw Eduardo (Zurdito) Ramirez to claim the vacant WBA Intercontinental superfeatherweight championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas last Saturday night (yesterday morning, Manila time). Magsayo, 28, dropped Ramirez in the third frame with a right and in the last round, the Mexican tumbled to the canvas, laying flat on his back for a few seconds to catch his breath while complaining he was pushed down.
Bianca poised for strong finish in Meijer Classic
MANILA, Philippines — Philippines ace Bianca Pagdanganan leaned on a strong back nine to card a three-under 69 on moving day and gain a crack at the Top 10 in the Meijer LPGA Classic in Belmont, Michigan Saturday.