Monday, January 15, 2018

Let's Do The News! (January 15, 2018)



- 12,000 people have been flee as lava flows from the Mayon Volcano. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology increased the alert level for Mount Mayon late on Sunday to three on a scale of five, indicating an increased tendency toward a hazardous eruption.

- A board member from the LTFRB confirmed the plan of banning hatchbacks as cars used for ride-sharing such as UBER or Grab.

- Last weekend in Hawaii, a false alarm rattled the US state of Hawaii, warning of a potential missile attack from North Korea. How did it went wrong? An administrator for an agency confirmed that the mistake took place during a routine drill run after a shift change.

- French president Emmanuel Macron wants baguettes to be protected by UNESCO. In last weekend's interview, Macron said that "the baguette is envied in the whole world."

- Land Rover will restore the original Series 1 in honor of the company's 70th anniversary.

- The Ford Ranger has returned with a new 2.3L EcoBoost engine and 10-speed AT.

2019 Ford Ranger
- Meanwhile, Ford celebrates the 50th anniversary of the film Bullitt with special Mustang model, featuring an upgraded 5.0L V8 engine producing 475HP of power and 420lb-ft of torque, capable of reaching 163mph of top speed.

2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt

- The new Mercedes-Benz G-Class was unveiled, retaining the iconic G-Wagen look while featuring a brand new tech, new suspension, DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes, G-Mode, and new differential locks.

2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

- Busy with Pokemon Go? There will be a first-ever Community Day happening this January 20 and it will feature a Surfing Pikachu. Also, support for devices that cannot upgrade to iOS 11 will end at the end of February due to the implementation of new features in the game that requires iOS 11.

TTFN!!!

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