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

              

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

- The sentencing of Donald Trump after his guilty verdict to the "hush money" case was postponed until the end of the November elections.

- The Royal Navy has identified the serviceman who died in a training exercise in the English Channel on Wednesday as Lt. Rhodri Leyshon.

- An American activist of Turkish origin was killed by Israeli forces during a protest in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian media.

- The Extreme E is reworking its Season 4 calendar in preparation for next year's transition to Extreme H. The championship is reviewing alternative solutions for its remaining rounds, which were scheduled to take place in Italy and the USA.

- Haas announced that Ollie Bearman will take over Kevin Magnussen's position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix following Magnussen's one-race ban.

- Alpine teases its A390_β Concept set for its Paris Motor Show debut next month.

- BMW will have a hydrogen-powered production vehicle in its lineup beginning in 2028 along with Toyota as part of their collaboration on fuel-cell tech.

- MF GHOST's second season will air this October 6th.

- Netflix original Korean movie Uprising will stream this October 11. The movie stars Kang Dong Won, Park Jung Min, and Cha Seung Won.

- Demetrious Johnson announced his retirement from MMA. Johnson retires with a professional MMA record of 25 wins, 4 draws, and one loss. Formerly a UFC flyweight champion and the current ONE Championship flyweight champion, Johnson is widely recognized as one of the all-time greats in the flyweight division.

TTFN.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

The Juice is Loose again as The Ghost with the Most returns in this long-awaited sequel of the megahit horror-comedy movie that will make you juiced to say his name three times.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

With Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder reprising their roles of the trickster demon Beetlegeuse and his victim Lydia Deetz, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the present-day sequel that also stars Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Belucci, Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), and Wilheim Dafoe.

In this sequel, Lydia lives as a widow of her daughter Astrid, played by Jenna Ortega. With news from her mother that her father died, things are spiraling out of control for Lydia. When her daughter Astrid fell into a paranormal trap, it didn't take long until Lydia summoned her biggest nightmare, Beetlegeuse, to save her daughter from the afterlife.

This long-awaited sequel to the megahit horror-comedy movie "Beetlejuice" has enough horrifying and hilarious moments to keep you on the edge of your seat. While it may not be as terrifying or funny as the original, it's still a worthy addition to the autumn movie season.

It takes guts to redefine Beetlejuice for the 21st century and he's still scary as ever. Typical Tim Burton alchemy, if you catch my drift.

Halloween has arrived early thanks to this terrifying and comical sequel to the classic horror-comedy movie that will make heads roll. Feeling juiced to be juiced by the Juice? Well, that's all you're getting.

The Ghost with the Most is juiced up to see you again...

Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1

Yes, everybody knows you are starting to miss the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club ever since, well, you get the idea. Since the whole world's missing them so much, the girls are back in the first chapter of the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club movie trilogy that will serve as the true ending for the girls' adventure.

Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1

The Nijigasaki High School Idol Club is back in its first theatrical outing, "Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Kanketsu-hen Chapter 1". It's the first chapter of the movie trilogy that will serve as the true ending for the girls' adventure. The girls are in Okinawa, taking on a new challenge; the School Idol GPX (Grand Prix). Ayumu Uehara, Kasumi Nakasu, Shizuku Osaka, Kanata Konoe, Emma Verde, and Zhong Lanzhu are chosen to take part in the event where school idols across Japan clash to become "the most popular school idol right now".

This movie features signature moments fans have come to expect from the Nijigasaki High School Idol Club: comical mischief, dramatic moments, and the cream of the crop: musical sequences. Trust them, it's the musical performances that the fans are clamoring for after moments of being distanced. It's proof that no matter what happens, the Nijigasaki girls are here to stay.

The Okinawa setting is a turning point for this movie. It's the first time a Love Live movie has been set on its home soil. When you watch an anime show or movie, you usually see a selection of beautiful landscape photographs. This movie is one of those. When fans enjoyed watching the movie, they were inspired to rush to the locations they saw in the movie and take pictures to share with the world. That's the spirit of touring, not just the Nijigasaki way, but the Love Live way.

Similar to 2018's Love Live! Sunshine!! The School Idol Movie, no two post-credits sequences are the same because this movie features different post-credits sequences. True Love Live fanatics must re-watch this movie every day to experience the entire post-credits sequences. Sounds hard but it's worth the shot.

Their first movie adventure is a must-see for fans, especially those who missed them. It has comedy, drama, music, and the usual Nijigasaki moments. Don't expect anything in return, but be prepared for what comes next!

Great to have you back, girls. Bring it on!

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

             

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

- Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo has arrived at Capas, Tarlac. Guo will face the Regional Trial Court due to the arrest warrant against her for graft and corruption charges.

- A Royal Navy service member died when a helicopter ditched into the English Channel last night.

- Two indecent assault charges against Harvey Weinstein in the UK were discontinued, according to the prosecutors.

- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Haiti to hear of progress on gang violence, urging the interim government to set up an electoral council to organize presidential elections.

- Renault showcased its R17 Electric Restomod Concept.

Renault R17 Electric Restomod Concept

- Kim Jae Joong and Kim Junsu will hold their 20th-anniversary concert together as JX.

- The House v. NCAA settlement was put on hold as the judge urged revisions.

- The MTRCB revised the rating of the documentary "Alipato at Muog" to R-16.

- SB19 member Stell was announced as one of the coaches of The Voice Kids coming soon to GMA-7.

- A British competition regulator launched an investigation into Oasis reunion tour ticket sales, including how "dynamic pricing" was used.

TTFN.

My FH5 Log: HEMIxSTORY

The third-generation Dodge Durango is the last Dodge powered by the HEMI V8 engine. Stellantis' scorched earth policy has led to the extinction of the V8 engine from its stable. 

The Dodge Durango Hellcat that I won from the High-Performance Dailies Hot Season Playlist reminds me that it ain't over until it's fully over.

So, what's it all about the most powerful Durango that ever existed?

The Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat is the most powerful production seven-seater SUV ever. It was unveiled during the COVID lockdown. It has the same 6.2L HEMI V8 engine as the Challenger and Charger Hellcats, which produces 710 horsepower and 645 lb.-ft. of torque. This enables it to go from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 180 mph.

The Durango SRT Hellcat is available only for the 2021 model year but demand prompted to return it for the 2023 model year. As Dodge ended production of the third-generation Challenger and the upcoming Charger not having a V8 engine, the third-generation Durango is the last in the Dodge lineup to have a V8 engine.

Let's give the last V8-powered Dodge a proper send-off by tackling the last of the four new sprint races added to the update; the Cloverleaf Sprint. Roll the tape.

Statement, made.

The third-generation Dodge Durango proved that the "Sports" word in the Sports Utility Vehicle term means a lot, delivering sportscar-like performance with multipurpose capability. With the Hellcat, this is literally the king of high-performance SUVs. Europeans can fudge themselves whenever they see one.

Because of Stellantis' scorched earth policy to get rid of V8 engines from its stable, it really is the Last Call for Dodge's last V8-powered vehicle. Sad to see Dodge removing the V8 engine that made them a force to be reckoned with as demonstrated by the Charger Hellcat Redeye and the Challenger Demon but the Brotherhood of Muscle will be forever remembered.

See you in hell, Dodge Durango.

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

            

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

- Dismissed mayor Alice Guo is scheduled to arrive in the Philippines tonight, according to Senator Raffy Tulfo. She was aboard a chartered flight RP-CG188 with DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos and PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Marble.

- 4 people were killed in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Georgia. The 14-year-old male suspect is in police custody and he will face murder charges. US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the recent shooting.

- Pope Francis is in Indonesia, calling for inter-faith unity.

- A 14-year-old male is charged with the murder of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, who was attacked while walking his dog in a park in Leicestershire, UK.

- Formula 1 announced a multi-year partnership with Santander, making them the official retail banking partner of the sport. As part of the partnership, Santander will feature on trackside signage in numerous races for the 2025 season.

- The ABB FIA Formula E Season 11's Jeddah ePrix will be held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

- The second-generation Volvo XC90 received a minor change for the 2025 model year with a redesigned exterior and interior plus new tech. Volvo also teases its upcoming ES90 flagship EV saloon.

2025 Volvo XC90

- Discord is reducing the upload limit to 10MB for free users.

- A Sony exec admits that there isn't enough PlayStation IP built from the ground up.

- The Twilight franchise is getting a Netflix animated series adapting the franchise's Midnight Sun.

- Actor Yoo Ah In is sentenced to one year in prison for drug use.

TTFN.

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

           

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

- Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo was caught by Indonesian authorities at Tangerang. This was confirmed by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission. Guo is currently in the custody of the Indonesian Police. Upon her return, she will face multiple charges.

- A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Jomalig, Quezon, causing the early dismissal and suspension of classes in affected areas.

- At least 12 people died, including a pregnant woman, after a boat carrying migrants sank in the English Channel.

- 50 were killed and 180 hurt in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Poltava, President Volodymyr Zelensky says. President Zelensky says Russia will be held accountable for a deadly missile attack in Poltava.

- The Cupra Terramar was unveiled. Serving as the flagship crossover, the Terramar is powered by a choice of a 2.0 TSi and 1.5 TSi eHybrid with up to 272PS of power.

2025 Cupra Terramar

- Sony's online multiplayer shooter game Concord will be taken offline this September 6th and all players will receive a full refund.

- Korean band DAY6 will become the first to hold a concert at the Gocheok Sky Dome.

- The 2024 Melon Music Awards will take place at the INSPIRE Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, this November 30th.

- Joey Chesnut set a new world record for the most hotdogs eaten with 83 in under 10 minutes, beating Takeru Kobayashi who ate 67 hotdogs.

TTFN.