Thursday, September 5, 2019

Let's Do The News! (September 5, 2019)



- The Duterte administration has approved a set of government measures to combat negative effects of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

- Former Bureau of Corrections chief Nicanor Faeldon skips Senate hearing on the Good Conduct Time Allowance law. President Rodrigo Duterte has demanded the resignation of Faeldon on Wednesday night, which the latter accepted immediately.

- According to PHIVOLCS, the number of volcanic earthquakes that originated within Taal Volcano has doubled overnight to 43 quakes.

- The top ten leading Democratic presidential candidates gathered at a town hall meeting in New York City, answering questions about how they would address climate change.

- Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says the extradition bill that sparked months of demonstrations will be formally withdrawn in the legislative council without the need for debate or vote.

- The Solomon Islands intends to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan and shift alliance with Beijing, according to the leader of a high-level government team representing the South Pacific archipelago.

- Porsche finally unveiled the Taycan electric sports saloon with the range topping Turbo S variant producing 761PS of power in overboost mode and 1,050Nm of torque, capable of a 0-100kph time of 2.8 seconds and top speed of 260kph while returning up to 412km of driving range.



- The smart EQ range has been unveiled in the form of minor change versions of the forfour and fortwo range. All three still comes with the same 17.6kWh li-ion battery as the previous electric drive variants, which develops 82PS of power and 160Nm of torque.



- New Pokemon Sword and Shield info on the radar! Two new Pokemon, Cramorant and Polteageist, are introduced as well as new Pokemon Camp feature and character customization.

- Former Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi joins the cast of the upcoming Suicide Squad sequel.

- The cast of the upcoming live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop are currently prepping in New Zealand.

TTFN!!!

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