Let's Do The News! (August 7, 2024)

      

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

-  The number of supporters of Philippine President Bongbong Marcos in the country has risen by 36%, according to OCTA.

- The AFP believes there is enough security detail for PH VP Sara Duterte.

- COMELEC Chairman Atty. George Garcia has proof that he doesn't have offshore bank accounts.

- Former senator Sonny Trillanes filed a new plunder complaint to the PH DOJ against former president Rodrigo Duterte and others.

- Eluned Morgan is officially confirmed as Wales' new First Minister. Morgan says "potential is limitless" for Welsh women.

- US Vice-President Kamala Harris named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Walz was labeled by the Trump camp as "dangerously liberal".

- Donald Trump changed his stance on electric vehicles following Tesla CEO Elon Musk's endorsement.

- All the children who were hospitalized after the Southport, England stabbing attack are now discharged. British PM Keir Starmer promises communities "will be safe" after an emergency meeting about riots.

- Nissan developed a new painting method to cool the car's body and drop the room temperature by 5℃.

 

- The Honda Fit was updated for the 2025 model year.

2025 Honda Fit

- Tesla scraps plans to build an EV plant in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

- A stage play adaptation of Baki the Grappler is happening this December.

- Disney+ is raising its prices for the fourth time. The ad-free tier will now cost $16 monthly. In addition, the streaming service will have new features this September 4 such as ABC News live broadcast and continuous playlists.

- Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly considering selling its stake in its video games business to offload its smaller assets and help reverse its share price.

- K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY unveiled their five-step comeback plan with the latter unveiling their 2nd mini album this September 20th.

- Billy Bean, the second MLB player to come out gay and became the sport's senior VP for DEI, passed away at the age of 60.

TTFN.