UKRAINE CONFLICT: 7/27/2022

 

The latest in the ongoing Ukraine conflict:

• U.S. says Biden-Xi call expected to cover Taiwan tensions, Ukraine
• War in Ukraine: Latest developments
• Ukraine buries young soldier who planned to marry

Let's Do The News! (July 27, 2022)

 

                                                 

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- A magnitude 7.3 quake rattled Abra province and parts of Luzon.

- Authors of the vape law believed it will eradicate the Philippines' smoking epidemic and save all lives.

- The firearm used by the gunman from the Ateneo shooting was owned by a Philippine Army soldier, according to the military.

- Pope Francis called for "healing" as he joined a pilgrimage to a sacred lake in Canada, a day after making a landmark apology for the abuse of indigenous children at Catholic-run schools.

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency.

- Donald Trump returned to Washington for the first time after 18 months, hinting at his potential 2024 presidential run.

- Twitter is holding a shareholder vote on Elon Musk's offer in September.

- Netflix original movie The Gray Man gets a sequel and a spinoff.

- Suzuki reportedly ends OEM procurement from Nissan following its Toyota partnership.

- Mini showcased the Aceman Concept, which previews the brand's new design language.

- The Las Vegas Aces defeated the Chicago Sky to win the 2nd annual WNBA Commissioner's Cup.

- Chris Carson plans to retire from the NFL due to a neck injury.

TTFN.

COVID-19 SITUATION: 7/27/2022

                                                            

The latest in the ongoing COVID-19 situation:

• DOH approves 2nd Covid-19 booster shot for people aged 50 and older, adults with comorbidities
• DOH to strengthen booster vaccination through ‘PinasLakas’
• 6 more countries placed under ‘high’ risk category for travel by CDC
• White House pushes for next generation Covid vaccines
• Biden busts out of Covid isolation with gym session
• NBA will not have vaccination mandate in 2022-23-report
• Experimental chewing gum reduces Omicron in saliva; sexual dysfunction, hair loss among long COVID-19 symptoms

UKRAINE CONFLICT: 7/26/2022

The latest in the ongoing Ukraine conflict:

• War in Ukraine: Latest developlments
• Russia's Lavrov courts Africa in quest for more non-West friends
• Russian gas cut to Europe hits economic hopes after Ukraine grain deal

COVID-19 SITUATION: 7/26/2022

                                                           

The latest in the ongoing COVID-19 situation:

• Low vaccination, booster turnout may lead to over 19,000 daily COVID cases by August — DOH
• Healthcare utilization rate, ICU occupancy in Metro Manila increases – OCTA Research
• Booster vax drive vs COVID-19 launched in Ilocos

Let's Do The News! (July 26, 2022)

                                                 

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The vape bill has lapsed into law.

- The DepEd will release the complete guidelines for full in-person classes after August 15.

- Senator Migz Zubiri comments on the BBM administration's plan to tax online services.

- Yesterday's State of the Nation Address was praised by business leaders but criticized by advocacy groups.

- Three were killed, including the gunman, in a shootout in a town in Vancouver.

- The US says no more "business as usual" with the Myanmar junta.

- Japan has executed the suspect behind the 2008 stabbing rampage.'

- US President Joe Biden is expected to contact China's Xi Jinping this week.

- France has reported 1,700 cases of monkeypox.

- Chinese carmaker BYD enters the Japanese market with three electric vehicles.

- The first round of the 2022 Gran Turismo World Series saw a win for Subaru in the Manufacturer Cup and Brazil's Lucas Bonelli in the Nations Cup.

- The Run Girls! Run idol trio will disband at the end of March 2023.

- K-Pop girl group Bling Bling announced their disbandment.

- Michigan Wolverines' Jim Harbaugh says that abortion "needs to be talked about".

- Former USWNT goalkeeper Hope Solo pleads guilt to DWI and gets a suspended sentence and a fine.

- Danny Amendola is retiring from the NFL.

TTFN.

UKRAINE CONFLICT: 7/25/2022

                                                 

The latest in the ongoing Ukraine conflict:

• Russia shows its true colors by attacking port of Odesa, just hours after signing grain deal with Ukraine
• Russian investigator says wants new tribunal for Ukraine
• Russia-Ukraine live news: No let up as war enters sixth month