Showing posts with label let's do the news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label let's do the news. Show all posts

Friday, November 22, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 22, 2024)

              

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

- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano scolded Health Secretary Ted Herbosa during the PH Department of Health's budget deliberation in plenary regarding the lack of action on the closed health centers and lying-in clinics in the ten EMBO barangays that were declared part of Taguig City.

- The four officials of the Office of the Vice President who continue to appear in the hearings of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability regarding the alleged irregular spending of confidential funds may face criminal charges and be jailed.

- US President-Elect Donald Trump named Florida's former top lawyer Pam Bondi as Attorney-General after Matt Gaetz withdraws.

- Russian leader Vladimir Putin says the country was hit by Ukraine with a new type of missile, days after Ukraine used Western-supplied weapons to strike inside Russia.

- Simone White dies after suspected methanol poisoning thought to have killed four others in Laos.

- The ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.

- DS Automobiles teases its upcoming coupe SUV with 750km range.

- Jaguar teases its concept car set for its December unveiling, the first to don the new logo.

- Courtney Crone signs with Haas and ART Grand Prix for the 2025 F1 Academy season.

- An auction for Power Rangers props raked a total of 3.3 million US Dollars, topped off by the Cosmic Blaster prop from the franchise's last series, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, for $87,500.

- The King of Prism franchise has been green-lit for its next project.

- The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark, initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course.

- Singer Regine Velasquez receives an apology over the MYX Music Awards billing issue.

TTFN.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 21, 2024)

             

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

- The Department of Foreign Affairs and the PH Department of Justice released a statement clarifying the return of Mary Jane Veloso in the Philippines. The conditions for the transfer of Veloso are still being discussed with Indonesia.

- The PH Senate aims to end the POGO probe by November 26th.

- Parts of 11 national roads at Regions 2, 3, and CAR remained inaccessible due to the effects from the recent typhoons, according to the DPWH.

- The AFP confirms the presence of American soldiers in Palawan.

- John Prescott, the UK deputy prime minister for a decade in Tony Blair's Labour government, passed away at the age of 86.

- Ukraine has confirmed the use of UK-sourced Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time.

- A survivor advocate says the scale of Mohamed Al Fayed's sexual abuse could be similar to Jimmy Savile's.

- The Ofwat says a 195K pound bouns for the boss of the troubled British utility company Thames Water should not be paid for by customers.

- NASCAR will race at a new COTA layout for the 2025 season.

- Mercedes-AMG confirms participation in the FIA WEC's LMGT3 class with Iron Lynx.

- Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 9 EV crossover.

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9

- The Mitsuoka M55 hatchback has been unveiled. It's based on the Honda Civic RS with the 1.5L VTEC Turbo engine mated to a 6-speed MT. Only 100 units of the launch edition, called the Zero Edition, will be made, costing 8,085,000 Yen. Those who are randomly chosen via lottery will be eligible for purchase.

2025 Mitsuoka M55

- Sazae-san extends its Guinness World Record for the longest animated show in 55 years.

- Disney's Twisted Wonderland anime will have a three-series run.

- Comedian Kim Byung Man was cleared of charges filed by his ex-wife.

- A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the Charlottesville campus in 2022.

TTFN.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 20 2024)

            

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

- Three beaches in Negros Oriental are safe from red tide, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.

- The sixth hearing of the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability focuses on the questionable use of funds, especially confidential funds, by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) under the leadership of Vice President Sara Duterte.

- The PH Supreme Court annulled the resolution of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) that allowed the replacement of the nominees of the party-list group P3PWD.

- 12 out of 13 power plants affected by Typhoon Pepito are resuming operations, according to the PH Department of Energy.

- US President Joe Biden approves the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for use on its own territory in a move seen as attempting to slow Russia's advance. Recently, the US has confirmed Ukraine used American-supplied missiles on Russian targets.

- Jaguar unveils its new logo as it ramps up its relaunch.

The new Jaguar logo

- NFS Unbound's Volume 9 was announced and online this November 26th, featuring the NFS-first playable motorbike, two additional vehicles, new Extraction multiplayer mode, and more.

- The lineup for the 2024 NHK Kohaku Song Contest is announced. For the second time this year, no Starto Entertainment talents are present.

- Bandai's pla-model kit prices will sharply rise this April 2025.

- Former ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin has decided to leave HYBE.

- Netflix's original reality series Physical: 100 is gearing up for its third season.

- The NFL has "no issue" with its players incorporating the "Trump dance" into their on-field celebrations.

TTFN.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 19, 2024)

           

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

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is accelerating the Senate's passage of the 2025 national budget proposal. The Senate is currently engaged in a marathon plenary debate on the proposed P6.352 trillion budget for the upcoming year.

- Chief of Staff Atty. Zuleika Lopez of VP Sara Duterte is already in the Philippines; an imminent arrest could occur if the House Blue Ribbon Committee hearing continues.

- The financial impact of Typhoons Nika, Ofel, and Pepito has reached P478 million, according to the NDRRMC.

- 45 key Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners were jailed for years after a controversial trial. This includes Joshua Wong and Benny Tai.

- The US envoy to the United Nations said Ukraine would get more security help in the coming days. This comes after US President Joe Biden allowed Ukraine to use its missiles against Russian targets.

- The Trans Am Series adds TA Cup Class for the 2025 season.

- The F1 Academy all-female racing series announced its 2025 season calendar with Shanghai added.

- A custom car called La Liebre was named the winner of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour 2024 and set to become a 1:64 toy car.

- The complete list of 2024 Game Awards GOTY nominees has been announced.

TTFN.

Monday, November 18, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 18, 2024)

          

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

- The PH House of Representatives' Quad Committee hearing was suspended, according to Surigao del Norte 2nd District Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, who gave no reason for the cancellation.

- A reward of one million pesos is being offered by the House of Good Government and Public Accountability for any information regarding "Mary Grace Piattos." Her signature appears on nearly all of the acknowledgment receipts for the confidential funds associated with the offices of Vice President Sara Duterte.

- Super Typhoon Pepito has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to PAGASA.

- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced that it will no longer mandate the registration of privately owned accounts that will endorse candidates for the 2025 national and local elections (NLE).

- US President Joe Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles. Biden authorized Ukraine to use US long-range missiles to strike inside Russia.

- Hyundai showcased its Avante N TCR Edition to commemorate Hyundai N's recent TCR Series victory.

Hyundai Avante N TCR Edition Concept

- The TV series Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun will return for its 4th season.

- Choi Yoojung and Kim Doyeon renewed their contracts with Fantagio while Ji Suyeon left.

- James Harden is now ranked 2nd in the NBA's all-time 3-pointers list.

- Charlotte Hornets player LaMelo Ball broke his silence following a $100K fine for his anti-gay term.

TTFN.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 16, 2024)

         

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

- Pepito intensified into a Super Typhoon as it approached the Bicol Region.

- 11 SAF personnel were sacked for moonlighting, according to the Philippine National Police.

- Former UK MP William Wragg tells the BBC he felt "enormous guilt" over his role in the Westminster honeytrap scandal.

- Israel police questioned Tzachi Braverman, an aide of Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, over altered records of the October 7, 2023 terror attacks.

- The left-wing alliance of Sri Lanka's new President Dissanayake wins in a landslide.

- Vaccine shares have dropped following Donald Trump's vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointment as health secretary.

- Formula 1 will host Monaco Grand Prix races until 2031 via a new contract extension.

- Penske Entertainment has purchased the Long Beach Grand Prix.

- The TV anime Himitsu no AiPri was renewed for a second season.

- THE IDOLM@STER Tours arcade game's service will commence this 2025.

- Jake Paul defeats boxing legend Mike Tyson via unanimous decision.

- Connor Williams abruptly retires from the NFL at the age of 27.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series announced the title of the 2024 Christmas Special. The 2024 Christmas Special is titled "Joy to the World".

TTFN.

Friday, November 15, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 15, 2024)

         

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

- The PH Department of Transportation targets the December groundbreaking for the Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange.

- Parts of Cagayan Valley remained flooded due to Typhoon Ofel while parts of Bicol are bracing for Typhoon Pepito.

- Adjusted mall hours in Metro Manila will begin this Monday. According to the MMDA, malls will open from 1100 to 2300 hours Manila time.

- The brother of the late Mohamed Al Fayed, Salah, also abused Harrods staff, according to female witnesses.

- The boss of the Bank of England says the UK must "rebuild relations" with the EU in some of his strongest comments yet on Brexit. 

- US President-Elect Donald Trump named former presidential competitor Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as US health secretary. RFK became infamous for his COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories. During the election period, he ran for president but withdrew his campaign to support Donald Trump's re-election campaign. RFK got a shoutout from Donald Trump's victory speech as Trump said RFK could "make America healthy again".

- At least ten people died and others were hurt in a fire at a retirement home in the Spanish town of Villafranca de Ebro.

- Global health advocates press Cephied for a cheaper mpox diagnostic test to help tackle low testing rates in poorer nations affected by the virus.

- The first-ever Acura ADX compact crossover was unveiled.

2025 Acura ADX


- Ken Akamatsu was named as the parliamentary vice-minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as well as Reconstruction.

- Satire site The Onion buys InfoWars. The sale drew support from families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims.

- Bugatti's W16 Mistral smashed the open-top road car speed record with 282mph top speed.

- Jaguar previews its all-electric GT car as it gears up for its 2026 comeback.

- Newborn Italian supercar company Giamaro will unveil its first vehicle this May 22, 2025. It will be powered by a V12 quad turbo.

- Seiyuu Ibuki Kido announces her marriage.

- K-pop boy group OMEGA X cancels their US tour.

- The National Telecommunications Commission is set to commence Phase 1 of Analog Switch-Off in Metro Manila by the end of 2024.

TTFN.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 14, 2024)

        

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

- A total of 4,908 police officers are deployed in Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and Bicol Region following threats from Typhoon Ofel.

- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos appointed Joe Torres as the new head of the Presidential Task Force on Media Security. This announcement was made by President Marcos during his speech at the 50th KBP Top Management Conference held in Tagaytay.

- Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives, giving the party a clear path to enact President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. Recently, outgoing President Joe Biden "welcomes back" Donald Trump to the Oval Office, shaking hands.

- Seiyuu Suzuko Mimori welcomes her second baby boy.

- Hundreds of unionized ZeniMax workers go on strike today over an alleged lack of bargaining by parent company Microsoft.

- Prime Video's original animated series Secret Level will feature celebrity voice casts such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, and more.

NewJeans has sent a certification of contents to their agency ADOR, and ADOR has issued a statement in response.

- A former Phoenix Suns employee sued the team Wednesday, citing allegations of harassment, racial discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination, according to reports.

- Veteran actor Timothy West passed away at the age of 90.

- Actor Tony Todd dies at the age of 69.

TTFN.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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

       

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

- Typhoon Ofel is threatening parts of Northern Luzon. According to PAGASA, the eye of the typhoon was spotted at a distance of 480 km East of Baler, Aurora. The typhoon is moving west-northwestward at a speed of 25 kph. The storm has sustained winds of up to 120 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 150 km/h.

- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Richard Marles and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen cooperation as an important part of the Australia-Philippines Strategic Partner.

- During the hearing of the House Quad Committee, former President Rodrigo Duterte promised that he would allocate ₱1 million to be used to help the police who are facing charges related to the implementation of his administration's war on drugs.

- Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has officially resigned following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.

- The UK Post Office could close 115 branches, employing 1,000 people, as part of its restructuring plans.

- 35 people were killed and 43 hurt when a man drove into a crowd at a sports center in southern China.

- Alpine will use Mercedes engines from the F1 2026 season.

- Caterham unveiled the CSR Twenty special edition.

- Porsche's Taycan minor change gains the GTS variant with 690hp of power and comes with overboost.

- Formula 1 will host its 2025 season launch event this February.

- BBC confirms Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the season and will lead coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

TTFN.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 12, 2024)

      

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

- PAGASA warned the public about a possible landslide in places with "saturated" ground due to Typhoon Nika.

- The Chinese Coast Guard's harassment of Filipino fishermen in Escoda Shoal, is to be investigated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- The NGCP is observing the facilities affected by Typhoon Nika.

- A bishop demands the resignation of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby following a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church of England.

- Former soldier Daniel Khalife admits Wandsworth prison break after changing plea during trial but denies spying for Iran.

- Russia denies reports that President Vladimir Putin made a phone call to US President-Elect Donald Trump, calling it "pure fiction".

- Mazda officially announced the production of a new rotary-powered sports car.

- Former T-ara member Ryu Hwayong and her sister Ryu Hyoyoung have broke their silence over the recent remarks made by the former CEO about past controversy.

- Former NFL and college football head coach John Robinson passed away at the age of 89.

Gary Lineker will step down from BBC's sports program, Match of the Day, at the end of this season.

TTFN.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 11, 2024)

     

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

- Pastor Apollo Quiboloy was rushed to the hospital on November 8th due to an irregular heartbeat.

- The PH Government is under a 10-day alert due to the possible effects of Typhoon Nika, according to the DILG.

- The PH Supreme Court is creating AI guidelines for court operations.

- Some senators hope that the new administration of US President-elect Donald Trump will support the two new laws of the country that define the territory covered by the Philippines.

- The COP29 climate summit is underway as world nations are growing concerned that Donald Trump's return to the White House would greatly affect plans to reduce carbon footprint amid growing threats of climate change.

- Israel has declared the defeat of Hezbollah but the group continued firing rockets from Lebanon.

- Nissan sells 10% of its shares in Mitsubishi Motors, according to reports. It plans to cut 9000 jobs globally and cut down one-fifth of global production.

- Weverse Magazine has released a statement regarding HYBE’s recently leaked “music industry report.”

- A new Star Wars trilogy is in the works from X-MEN producer Simon Kinberg.

- Spain's Francisco Zafra wins Mr. International pageant.

TTFN.

Friday, November 8, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 8, 2024)

    

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

- A former policeman accused former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte of giving protection to suspected drug lords Michael Yang and Allan Lim.

- Typhoon Marce may leave the Philippine National Responsibility this afternoon or tonight, according to PAGASA.

- PHIVOLCS says its 4th quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill will commence this November 14th.

- US President Joe Biden addressed the nation days after Donald Trump's electoral comeback victory.

- Prince William says last year has been "brutal" and probably the worst in his life.

- Mazda is working on its new SKYACTIV-Z petrol engine, which will replace petrol-powered SKYACTIV engines. The engine will debut in 2027.

- Audi showcases its AUDI E Concept, previewing the luxury car maker's new logo and its design direction.

Audi E Concept
Audi E Concept

- Mercedes-AMG teases its first-ever electric performance SUV, which is coming soon.

- Tesla officially started sales in the Philippines with the Model 3 minor change and the Model Y its first offerings to the Philippine market.

- Take Two says the late 2025 launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is still on track amid the upcoming December 2024 Grand Theft Auto Online update.

- Disney+ raised its monthly subscription fees again.

- Actor Kim Nam Gil announced he will no longer star in the drama adaptation of "Get Schooled" following concerns about the original webtoon.

- The NCAA makes Canadian Hockey League players eligible for Division I hockey in 2025, a decision that could reshape the landscape of both college and major junior hockey.

- Argentinia police arrested three suspects in connection to the death of One Direction member Liam Payne.

- Elwood Edwards, the man behind the famous AOL's "You've Got Mail" message, passed away at the age of 74.

TTFN.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

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

   

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

COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia assured that they're ready for the upcoming elections in the BARMM. The statement is made amid proposals to postpone the BARMM elections.

-PH President Bongbong Marcos will not attend the APEC Economic Leaders' Week and will send DTI acting secretary Ma. Cristina Roque as the country's representative.

- The Department of the Interior and Local Government notified all local government units to strictly implement forced evacuation in high-risk areas due to the threat of Typhoon Marce.

- US Vice-President Kamala Harris conceded defeat following Donald Trump's comeback win in the recent US Presidential Elections. "Fill the darkness with stars," Harris said in her tearful speech following her election loss.

- Famed car tuner Angie Mead King survived from a burning NA1 Acura NSX while driving through the SLEX. The NSX she drove before it was recently burned popped up last year at the Karrera Showroom for its live build.

- The Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber announced that Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu will leave the team after this season and were replaced by Nico Hulkenberg and newcomer Gabriel Bartoleto.

- The Trans Am series announced the drivers and team owners who are nominated to be in its first-ever Hall of Fame to be announced this February 21, 2025.

- In Game 5 of the PBA Governors Cup Finals, TNT was on the brink of the title after beating Ginebra by a score of 99-72.

TTFN.

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 6, 2024)

  

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

- The entire US is voting to decide who will be the next president and what will the fate of the world order be at the hands of the next US president. Voters went to the polls to vote for either US Vice-President Kamala Harris or former president Donald Trump amid his guilty verdict on the "hush money" case. In the end, Donald Trump was re-elected as President of the United States, the first in US history to win a non-consecutive term since Grover Cleveland and the first Republican leader to do so. He won 277 electoral votes while Harris got 226.

- Former PH President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the House Quad Committee tomorrow.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos led the distribution of aid to farmers, fishermen, and families affected by Typhoon Kristine in Camarines Sur.

- Some senators want to proceed with the elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao despite the bill filed by Senate President Chiz Escudero postponing the BARMM elections until May 2026.

- Israel PM Netanyahu fired his Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, saying there is a "crisis of trust" between them.

- UK's Queen Camilla cancels her appearances due to a chest infection.

- Boeing employees returned to work with an increased pay rate.

- NASCAR penalized the Trackhouse Racing, Richard Childress Racing, and 23XI Racing teams for violating the Member Code of Conduct at Martinsville. The crew chief and spotter of the #1, #3, and #23 cars, as well as a team executive of each organization, have been suspended for the season finale in Phoenix.

- Nintendo confirms that the replacement for the Nintendo Switch, due next year, is backwards compatible with most Switch games as well as Switch Online compatibility.

- Kwak Si Yang and Im Hyeon Joo confirmed their breakup.

- Baseball player Shohei Ohtani has shoulder surgery after dislocation.

- Famed illustrator Robert Alejandro passed away at the age of 61. Alejandro is a founding member of Ilustrador ng Kabataan group and once hosted a TV art show titled Art is Kool.

TTFN.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 5, 2024)

 

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

- Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor, Alice Guo, will join the preliminary investigation at the PH Department of Justice related to the cases of perjury, falsification by the notary public, obstruction of justice, and use of falsified documents.

- The forces of PCG in Northeastern Luzon are on heightened alert due to Typhoon Marce.

- Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the construction of warehouses to store food, medicine, clean water, clothes, and other equipment needed by evacuees whenever there is a disaster.

- Cases of leptospirosis at the NCR hits over 2700.

- US Vice-President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump visit swing states in the last day of campaigning ahead of the elections. The race for the next US President is neck-and-neck.

- Tuition fees in England are set to rise for the first time in eight years. Tuition fees to rise to £9,535 next year for university students in England, with maintenance loans also going up, says Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.

- UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch named Robert Jenrick as shadow justice secretary.

- Felipe Nasr will take part in the November 19 test with Team Penske's IndyCar program in The Thermal Club.

- Strictly Come Dancing contestant Amy Dowden will not return to the show this season following a foot injury.

- Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91. Jones was a musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and many others.

TTFN.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 4, 2024)

                                   



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

- The Philippine Air Force continues to provide assistance to areas heavily affected by Typhoon Kristine.

- Parts of Luzon prepare for Typhoon Marce.

- The COMELEC is focused on conducting Bangsamoro Parliament elections.

- Moldova's pro-EU leader Maia Sandu is leading the tight election amid claims of Kremlin interference. She's on course for a second term.

- Spain's King Felipe VI is met by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia.

- US Vice-President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made last-pitch efforts to woo voters ahead of this Tuesday's presidential elections.

- Eight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until the end of December.

- In Game 4 of the PBA Governors Cup Finals, Ginebra leveled the score with two wins each after beating TNT at the score of 106-92.

- Rico Gutierez and Enzo Williams are taking over Mark Reyes' position as directors of the upcoming Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre TV series.

TTFN.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

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

                                  

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

- An M4.4 quake hits Itbayat, Batanes.

- Over 300K visited the Manila North Cemetery during the Undas weekend, according to the cemetery's management.

- The last batch of Automated Counting Machines is scheduled to arrive in the Philippines this month, according to the COMELEC.

- In the final days of the campaign trail before the Tuesday election, Donald Trump woos Arab-American voters in Michigan but many people in the said battleground state are angry about the Middle East conflict. US Vice-President Kamala Harris holds rallies in Wisconsin, one of the swing states.

- As the death toll from the Spain floods exceeds the two hundred mark, scientists see a connection between climate change to this recent flooding.

- Support for Microsoft Windows 10 will end in October 2025 but users have an option to spend $30 to maintain Windows 10 PCs' longevity via Extended Security Update.

- Jaguar halted new car sales in the UK as the production of the F-Pace came to a close. The car company is in the process of relaunching and has plans to release a new electric 4-door GT in 2026 as well as a new electric crossover. Both of those new models will be running on the brand-new JEA platform.

- Maserati replaced Davide Grasso with Alfa Romeo's Santo Ficili as the brand's CEO as the luxury Italian carmaker is struggling with poor sales.

- Rockstar Games teases Grand Theft Auto Online's December 2024 update.

- BIGHIT shares an update on TXT member Huening Kai moments after he left the concert mid-performance. During the first night of TXT’s “ACT : PROMISE” encore concert at the KSPO Dome in Seoul, Huening Kai unexpectedly left the concert midway through due to his health. It is revealed that he left suddenly due to "indigestion" and he's expected to return in the remaining weekend.

- Game 3 of the PBA Governors Cup finals saw Ginebra stealing the game after defeating TNT 85-73. TNT leads 2-1.

TTFN.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Let's Do The News! (November 1, 2024)

                                 

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

- Leon has weakened into a Severe Tropical Storm and has left the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

- PH President Bongbong Marcos has no comment over Vice President Sara Duterte's attempt to unearth the remains of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

- The PH Department of Health has raised the alert level to Code White across all hospitals in the country.

- The death toll from Spain floods hits nearly 160. Hundreds of people in Spain, aided by drones, have been deployed to a rescue mission after recent flash floods claimed many lives.

- Ofcom fines GB News £100,000 for "breaking due impartiality rules" following live show featuring former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

- Formula E's all-female test was postponed following catastrophic floods in Spain. 

- Jim Mickle will reportedly write and direct a live-action movie adaptation of the Gundam franchise. Mickle aims to start production next year.

- Paul W.S. Anderson will reportedly write and direct a new House of the Dead movie. Production will commence by mid- to late 2025.

- The Takarazuka Revue's Flower Troupe will headline the stage play adaptation of the Castlevania franchise from June to September 2025 in Hyogo and Tokyo.

- PLEDIS Entertainment names Kim Yeon Soo as the agency's new CEO.

- Culinary Class Wars competitor Edward Lee will appear on the JTBC cooking program "Please Take Care of My Refrigerator."

- Bob Costas retires from baseball play-by-play commentary after 42 years.

TTFN.

Thursday, October 31, 2024

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

                                

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

- 20 international and domestic flights were canceled today due to Super Typhoon Leon.

- PH Vice-President Sara Duterte's trust and performance ratings according to OCTA were dropped.

- The PNP is tightening security nationwide and providing assistance to drivers for tomorrow's Undas.

- 95 people were killed in Spanish flash floods as King Felipe VI warns of areas cut off by damage. Spain is enduring its worst flooding disaster in decades, with scores of people dead and dozens more missing.

- A first case of the Clade 1b mpox variant is reported in the United Kingdom but health authorities say the risk to the population remains low for now.

- The Vatican unveiled its mascot character Luce in time for next year's Jubilee celebrations.

- Hyundai showcased its Initium Concept, previewing a new Fuel Cell crossover set to replace the Nexo.

Hyundai Initium Concept
Hyundai Initium Concept

- Stray Kids postpones its Kaohsiung concert due to Super Typhoon Leon (Kong-Rey).

- The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 5 at the score of 7-6.

- England cricket captain Ben Stokes says a gang burglarized his home while his family were there and stole "irreplaceable" items.

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Let's Do The News! (October 30, 2024)

                               

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

- Leon intensified into a Super Typhoon as it passed through the northeast corner of the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

- Senate President Chiz Escudero says that the crime rate since the Duterte administration is higher than now.

According to the GSIS, the Philippines will host the 41st ASEAN Social Security Association Meetings from November 25 to 27, 2024.

- Axel Rudakubana, the teenager accused of killing three young girls in Southport, UK has been charged with producing ricin and possessing an al-Qaeda training manual.

- Almost a hundred were killed or missing in Gaza after the recent Israeli airstrike.

- IKEA compensates victims forced to make its products.

- The first-ever Cadillac Lyriq-V was unveiled.

2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V


- The first-ever Kia Tasman pickup truck was unveiled. Set to go on sale this first half of 2025, it will be powered by a 2.5L petrol engine mated to an 8-speed AT.

2026 Kia Tasman
2026 Kia Tasman

- Porsche unveiled the 992.2 911 Carrera T range with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

- Hyundai will unveil the IONIQ 9 electric SUV this November.

- Bertone announced the revival of the Runabout concept as a production car in 2026.

- Court denies Min Hee Jin's request to be reinstated as ADOR CEO.

- Game 4 of the World Series saw the New York Yankees beat the LA Dodgers 11-4. LA leads 3-1.

- David Charlton, the founder and CEO of David's Salon passed away, as announced by the official David's Salon Facebook page.

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