Let's Do The News! (May 31, 2024)

   

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

- The AFP is investigating the case of an arrested Chinese national with hacking devices.

- The fishermen affected by the Bataan oil spill last year will be given assistance.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos urged Brunei to invest in the renewable energy sector of the Philippines.

- Donald Trump is found guilty of falsifying business records. Trump calls the guilty verdict a "disgrace" as his sentencing is set for July 11th.

- US President Joe Biden has lifted restrictions on Ukraine striking targets in Russia but only near the Kharkiv region.

- Porsche is building its first ASEAN Porsche Experience Center in Singapore. Start of operations will begin in 2027.

- Donald Trump, during his presidential election campaign, threatened to slap 100% tariffs on China-branded cars even if they are produced overseas, like Mexico.

- Bugatti produced the 500th and final Chiron; the one-off Chiron Super Sport L’Ultime.

2024 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport L'Ultime

- The Jeep Wagoneer S was unveiled. Running on a 400V architecture, the Wagoneer S's electric drivetrain produces 600hp of power and 800Nm of torque. The driving range is expected to hit 483km.

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S

- Subaru announced that it will end CKD production in Southeast Asia at the end of 2024. New Subaru models sold in the region will be CBU from Japan.

- The Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown video game will be released this September 12th.

- The PlayStation State of Play presentation announced Astro Bot, Concord, Until Dawn, Monster Hunter Wilds, and much more. 

- The Silent Hill 2 remake will arrive on PS5 and PC via STEAM this October 8th.

The it's Live concerts in Chile and Mexico were canceled. The Chile leg was originally scheduled for June 21-22 at the Movistar Arena and the Mexico leg on June 23rd at the Plaza De Toros. Still, due to the local performance production company's circumstances, both the Chile and Mexico leg of the It's Live overseas events were canceled.

- The Dallas Mavericks are now set to battle the Boston Celtics at the NBA finals after winning the West Finals 4-1 by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves at the score of 124-103 in Game 5.

- Two supplements listed on doping control forms submitted by boxer Ryan Garcia before his win over Devin Haney showed the presence of the banned substance ostarine, according to reports.

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