Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 26, 2024)

       

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

- The Malacanang declares half-day work for government workers on Holy Wednesday.

- AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. arrived at Puerto Princesa to meet the wounded soldiers from the recent resupply mission at the Ayungin Shoal.

- Former UK Conservative MP Scott Benton has stepped down, triggering a by-election to replace him in the Blackpool South constituency.

- Millions of Americans' online accounts caught up on a "sinister" Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, according to the Justice Department and the FBI. Seven Chinese men have been charged with enacting a widespread "malicious" cyber-attack campaign.

- The UN Security Council has voted for the resolution calling for the ceasefire and the release of all hostages in Gaza. The United States, meanwhile, has abstained from the vote.

- Donald Trump's criminal trial over the hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels will begin this April 15th.

- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and other officials have stepped down by year's end amid a deepening crisis over the firm's safety record. The firm is under pressure after an unused door blew out of a Boeing 737 Max in January shortly after take-off.

- Genesis showcased its Neolun Concept as well as the G80 and GV60 Magma concepts. The Neolun Concept previews Genesis' flagship SUV while the G80 Magma and GV60 Magma concepts preview the luxury brand's Magma performance line.



- 81 Produce ends the contract of seiyuu Daiki Nakamura due to reported harassment at his school. The agency received complaints about power & sexual harassment, financial troubles in Nakamura's private school.

- Actor Lee Sang Yeob was officially married. Previously, Lee Sang Yeob’s agency confirmed plans for the actor’s March wedding.

- Shohei Ohtani says he never bets on sports and was shocked over reports that his interpreter stole his money. Ohtani spoke in his press conference with his new interpreter Will Ireton over his recent controversy.

- Washington State and Oregon State have finalized a settlement over financial distributions with the 10 schools leaving the Pac-12.

- Former child actress Krystal Reyes is now engaged to her non-showbiz boyfriend.

TTFN.

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