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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

UKRAINE CONFLICT: 5/4/2022

The latest in the ongoing Ukraine conflict:

Russian strikes pound Ukraine on eve of new EU sanctions
Putin and I may share a jail cell, Duterte jests
Survivors of Russian bombings cling on flattened flats
In eastern Ukraine, a funeral shop becomes a place of refuge
Slovakia to repair damaged Ukrainian military equipment
Ukrainians decry "suffering" in Russian-controlled areas.
Putin tells Macron West must stop supplying weapons to Ukraine
UN chief hopes for more 'humanitarian pauses' in Ukraine
Pope wants to meet Putin, compares Ukraine war to Rwanda
Tears and relief, as Azovstal evacuees reach safety

COVID-19 SITUATION: 5/4/2022

The latest in the ongoing COVID-19 situation:

17 Filipinos in Shanghai discharged from quarantine, 4 still with COVID-19
OWWA allots P& million for OFWs affected by Shanghai lockdown
New COVID-19 Cases Drop to Below 50,000
India releases 2020 death data ahead of WHO COVID-19 mortality study it objects
US CDC says travelers should still wear masks on airplanes
COVID-19 worsens asthma in children; booster after infection not as beneficial vs Omicron
Mexico expects more migration after US ends COVID-19 border restrictions

Let's Do The News! (May 4, 2022)

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ends e-sabong operations as cited by a DILG survey.

- The Iglesia Ni Cristo announced its support for the Bongbong Marcos-Sara Duterte tandem.

- JV Ejercito thanks the INC for endorsing his Senate bid.

- Loren Legarda gains One Bangsamoro Movement backing for her Senate bid.

- The United States began issuing the first visas in Cuba in over 4 years.

- US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to outline US-China policy in his Thursday speech.

- LGBTQ leaders warn of a renewed wave of hostility.

- Lotus teases a racing Emira to be unveiled this May 5th.

- The anime adaptation of FUUTO PI, a manga spinoff of Kamen Rider W, will premiere this August 1st.

- Tennessee Titans QB Ryan Tannehill sought therapy after the team's playoff loss.

TTFN

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

2022 NASCAR Cup Series - DuraMAX Drydene 400

Miles the Monster returns for another mayhem with the NASCAR drivers as the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series continues in Dover for the DuraMAX Drydene 400 race.

Despite being ended up as a two-parter due to inclement weather that hampered the race, the monstrous action in Dover kicked off the month of May with intense driving action NASCAR delivers.

Screengrab from NASCAR

As the caution triggered in the final lap, Chase Elliott wins the DuaMAX Drydene 400 race of the NASCAR Cup Series, his first win of the season, and his 14th career win.

The next race is at Darlington for the Goodyear 400 this May 8th.

Let's Do The News! (May 3, 2022)

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The DOPT expects a Philippine tourism to boost as Clark International Airport starts operation.

- DILG Secretary Eduardo Ano orders the PNP and LGUs to end e-sabong operations.

- The DENR ramps up the rehabilitation and clean-up of Manila Bay tributaries.

- The United States has provided $2.3m equipment grant to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- The PH Bureau of Customs has earned 6 million pesos for auction of smuggled luxury cars.

- Data warns that sea levels in New Zealand are rising more quickly than forecasted.

- A record 16 million chickens, ducks, and other poultry have been culled in France since November in one of the worst bird flu outbreaks in years.

- The US Supreme Court has voted to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, according to an initial draft majority opinion.

- Sao Paulo to host its first ABB Formula E e-Prix in Brazil.

- Embracer Group to acquire Eidos-Montreal, Crystal Dynamics, and Square Enix Montreal from Square Enix.

- Arizona Cardinals' DeAndre Hopkins has been suspended for six games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

- Adrian Peterson agrees to complete 20 domestic violence and alcohol counseling sessions.

TTFN.

UKRAINE CONFLICT: 5/3/2022