Let's Do The News! (November 2, 2023)

                  

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Angat Hydro-Electric Powerplant will be temporarily closed for repairs beginning November 6th to January 6, 2024, according to the MWSS.

- PHIVOLCS has recorded a spike in volcanic earthquakes and tremors at the Mayon Volcano in the last 24 hours.

- The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has opened for the first time with at least 20 injured Palestinians and over 100 foreigners arriving in Egypt.

- Donald Trump Jr., the son of Donald Trump, has been giving evidence at a civil fraud trial in New York.

- Malaysian PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says that Tesla's Malaysian operations are welcomed for full foreign ownership as Elon Musk's companies, including X, bring benefits to Malaysia.

- Lotus unveiled the Lotus Type 136, a limited-edition e-bike limited to 136 units. Built by HPS, the bike dons the iconic JPS racing livery of gold and black and runs on an electric motor weighing 300 grams. The battery, disguised as a water bottle, is detachable at the push of a button.

Lotus Type 136

- Subaru joins the list of carmakers adopting the North American Charging Standard for its electric vehicles.

- Sportswear brand Adidas collaborated with Bugatti to create a limited edition Adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti edition, which is limited to 99 pairs and to be sold via auction.

Adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti edition

- The Gran Turismo 7 video game received a Spec II update with updated GT Sophy AI for PS5 users, new weekly challenges, and more.

- The Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game 5 of the World Series, winning their first championship title. Corey Seager was named MVP.

- College basketball coach Hall of Famer Bob Knight passed away at the age of 83.

- Consideration of WNBA expansion to Portland on hold, according to the league's commissioner Cathy Englebert.

- SAG-AFTRA negotiations will continue Thursday.

- Actor Nicolas Cage warns that "AI is a nightmare" and "The Flash" cameo is "Not What I Did".

- Actor Richard Gutierrez renewed his contract with ABS-CBN Entertainment and he's now officially a Star Magic artist.

TTFN.