Monday, September 2, 2024

Let's Do The News! (September 2, 2024)

         


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

- Typhoon Enteng is last spotted in the Northern Aurora-Southeastern Isabela area. The storm is strengthening as it entered the area from the North Northwest at speeds of 20kph. It packs winds of 85kph and may reach 105kph.

- PHIVOLCS warns the public of lahar flow across the Mayon Volcano.

- The far-right Alternative for Germany is celebrating a "historic success" with a big win in the eastern state of Thuringia. The AfD won almost a third of the vote, nine points ahead of the conservative CDU, and far in front of Germany's three governing parties. The AfD came second in the elections in the neighboring state of Saxony.

- Israeli trade union calls general strike as the government faces pressure to agree on Gaza hostage deal.

- Kevin Magnussen is banned from racing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after being penalized for his clash with Pierre Gasly in Monza.

- The new-generation Formula 3 car was unveiled during the Italian Grand Prix. Compliant with FIA 2025 standards, the new machine is powered by a 6-cylinder 3.4L naturally-aspirated Mecachrome engine that produces 380HP and is planned to run on Aramco's advanced fuel compliant with the FIA's 100% sustainable fuel standard in 2025.

- The third-generation Audi Q5 was unveiled. The SQ5 brings back the 3.0L V6 TFSi engine producing 362bhp of power.

2025 Audi Q5
2025 Audi Q5


2025 Audi SQ5
2025 Audi SQ5

- Barnes & Noble founder Leonard Riggio passed away. Riggio also co-founded GameStop.

- Actress Nana signs with the new agency after 15 years at PLEDIS.

- TV Patrol Weekend reporter Alvin Elchico is now promoted as a weekday anchor as Henry Omaga-Diaz's replacement.

TTFN.

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