Let's Do The News! (January 16, 2024)

                                                       

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

- The Philippine envoy to China was summoned by the Chinese government to explain why President Bongbong Marcos congratulated newly-elected Taiwanese president William Lai.

- The Local Water Utilities Administration said the Philippines has enough water supply despite the El Niño season.

- Senator Nancy Binay said she is confident that the Senate can extensively review and hold public hearings on the various proposals to amend the economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution.

- A US cargo ship was hit by a missile launched by the Houthi rebels. The vessel reported no injuries or serious damage and is continuing its journey.

- Hamas releases a video purportedly confirming the deaths of two more Israeli hostages.

- Donald Trump won the first Republican presidential contest in Iowa, cementing his frontrunner status in the race for the 2024 presidential elections. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis beats Nikki Haley in battle for second place behind Donald Trump in Iowa Republican vote, according to US media projections.

- Elon Musk wants at least 25% shares in Tesla to continue work on AI and robotics innovation.

- Spanish rider Carles Falcon was killed during the Dakar Rally. Falcon suffered a heavy fall after 448km during the special on stage 2 from Al Henakiyah to Al Duwadimi.

- A new Aston Martin vehicle will be unveiled this February 12. It's possibly the Vantage minor change.

- The Lexus RZ 450e F Sport was unveiled, featuring unique aerodynamics and suspension upgrades. Only 100 units will be made.

2024 Lexus RZ 450e F Sport Performance

- Czinger confirms the production of a four-seat Hyper GT.

- Steam's new regulations allow games developed by AI. The company mandates AI disclosure for the evaluation of games, for display on the game's Steam store page.

- Comedian Yang Se Chan signs an exclusive contract with Antenna.

- Succession, Beef, and The Bear scored big wins at the 2024 Emmy Awards. Sir Elton John scored his first Emmy, earning his EGOT status.

- The Quezon City Police Department has apologized to the family of the late actor Ronaldo Valdez over a viral video regarding the actor's death. Janno Gibbs' family will not file a lawsuit against the QCPD.

TTFN.