Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Let's Do The News! (September 10, 2024)

                

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

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says only two people hold sway over the government budget: House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Rep. Elizaldy Co, chairperson of the powerful House appropriations committee. In a letter to the Speaker, Duterte says she has already submitted the OVP's budget plan and defers "entirely" to the House Appropriations Committee on the OVP's proposed 2025 budget.

- Residents within the 4km permanent danger zone of Mt. Kanlaon have been evacuated by the local government of Canlaon City. Classes are suspended in schools in the permanent danger zone of the Kanlaon volcano due to volcano-tectonic earthquakes.

- A Facebook post went viral where Yoda, an aspin, was not allowed into a 'pet-friendly restaurant' in Tagaytay because of his size and alleged breed. The restaurant Balay Dako released a statement about the viral Facebook post saying that they do not allow the dog Yoda to enter their restaurant due to its size and alleged breed. 

- Princess of Wales Kate says in her video message that she has completed chemotherapy treatment and has a renewed "appreciation of life".

- Jailed movie producer Harvey Weinstein rushed to the hospital from prison for an emergency heart surgery.

- Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16, built for Apple Intelligence. The new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 were also unveiled. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Max come in fresh new colors. The AirPods Pro 2 will be available this fall and will include hearing health features.

- Hoonigan filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to eliminate its $1.2 billion debt. Operations will continue as usual during the restructuring and all unsecured creditors will be paid. The company expects to emerge from Chapter 11 in two months.

- Dodge showcased its Hornet R/T FX1-X concept powered by a 1085bhp electric powertrain with a 0-60mph time of just 1.4 seconds and generates 2G of force.

Hornet R/T FX1-X
Dodge Hornet R/T FX1-X Concept

- Na Ha Eun has left SM Entertainment and signed with a new agency.

- Jang Gyuri signs with Namoo Actors.

- A new civil lawsuit filed in Houston accuses Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and battery in October 2020, when he was a member of the Houston Texans.

- WWE Raw reverts back to two hours this October. The change is part of its short-term extension with USA Network before the show is set to make its big move to Netflix on January 6th, 2025.

- Veteran actor James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93. Jones is legendary for the voice of Darth Vader from Star Wars and Mufasa from Disney's The Lion King, among others.

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