Let's Do The News! (June 13, 2024)

         

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

- MERALCO is raising the power rates by 64 centavos per kWh this month.

- The National Security Council called the rising POGO industry and its illegal activities a "national concern" but according to National Security Adviser Ed Año, it is not yet at the level of a 'national security threat' and does not need to be handled by the AFP.

- A 28-year-old man was charged after objects were thrown at Nigel Farage while the Reform UK leader was campaigning.

- A fire broke out at a building at al-Mangaf, Kuwait. 49 people were killed in the blaze, including three OFWs.

- Argentine police and protesters clash in Buenos Aires. Demonstrators were protesting against controversial economic reforms. Lawmakers in Congress debated drastic measures President Javier Milei put forward to address the country's dire economic situation.

- US top diplomat Antony Blinken says a deal to end the war in Gaza is still possible.

- EU health officials warn that an invasive mosquito spreads dengue fever in Europe.

- X (formerly Twitter) made users' Likes private for privacy purposes.

- The BMW 2-Series Coupe range and the M2 were updated for the 2025 model year with revamped interior and improved power for the M2's 3.0L biturbo engine producing 480hp.

2025 BMW 2-Series Coupe

2025 BMW M2 Coupe

- The first-ever Alpine A290 was unveiled. Based on the revived Renault 5, the A290 hatchback's electric powertrain is powered by a 52kWh battery with up to 220bhp for the GTS model.

2025 Alpine A290

- The Aspark Owl SP600 has set an unofficial electric vehicle speed record of 272mph.

- Regular Show is getting a new series, as announced by Warner Bros. Animation. Some say the new Regular Show series will include at least some characters from the original show.

- The Netflix original series Sweet Home's third season is coming this July 19.

- SM Entertainment has announced that they are taking legal action against EXO’s Chen, Baekhyun, and Xiumin.

- In Game 4 of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, San Miguel beats Meralco at the score of 111-101. Both teams won 2 games each.

- In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are leading 3-0 after beating the Dallas Mavericks at the score of 106-99, putting the team on the brink of the title.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series casts Lenny Rush as Morris Gibbons. Rush made his brief appearance as one of the babies from the Space Babies episode. Rush's character will make an appearance in this weekend's first part of the season finale.

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