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

- 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.

TTFN.

THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: S. Korea marks 2nd anniversary of Itaewon tragedy

 

President Yoon Suk Yeol expressed his condolences as South Korea on Tuesday marked the second anniversary of the Itaewon crowd crush that claimed 159 lives in October 2022.

"Today marks the second anniversary of the Itaewon tragedy," Yoon said at a Cabinet meeting he presided over at his office. "I feel sorry for those who tragically lost their lives and I express my condolences for the bereaved families who live in sorrow."

Yoon said that making people feel safe in everyday life is the most earnest way of expressing condolences to people who died in the crowd crush in the back alleys of the nightlife district of Itaewon in Yongsan-gu, Seoul amid Halloween festivities.

Yoon ordered the Cabinet to monitor and complement safety measures in public places such as crowd management. The Ministry of Interior and Safety previously announced plans to dispatch public safety personnel to prevent crowd congestion and to put a medical emergency response system in place from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1 in 12 locations across the country, including Seoul's Itaewon, Hongdae in Mapo-gu, Myeong-dong in Jung-gu and Seongsu-dong of Seongdong-gu.

The presidential office did not disclose either Yoon's or his aides' attendance at an event outside of his office, as of press time. Last year Yoon observed the first anniversary of the Itaewon disaster during a memorial service at a church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul.

Meanwhile, the National Assembly held a memorial service with bereaved family members on Tuesday. Some 60 lawmakers from both the ruling People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, as well as National Assembly Speaker Rep. Woo Won-shik, paid their respects while donning purple scarfs.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon noted in a Facebook post on Tuesday that he had the City Hall lit up in purple in memory of the 159 victims of the crowd crush. He also thanked the city's residents for cooperating with authorities' crowd control measures, adding that no major incident occurred despite estimates that over 100,000 people had gathered in Seoul nightlife areas in Hongdae, Itaewon, Gangnam and Seongsu.

Source: The Korea Herald 

Let's Do The News! (October 29, 2024)

                              

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

- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Energy Regulatory Commission to study the imposition of a moratorium on charging and disconnection of electricity in the areas affected by Typhoon Kristine.

- The PBBM administration named Hilario Bringas Paredes as the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.

- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has notified the public in the provinces of Batanes and Cagayan regarding the threat of storm surge caused by Typhoon Leon.

- The COMELEC has begun testing devices to be used in next year's national elections.

- The Israeli parliament has voted to pass legislation banning the UNRWA from operating in the country and the Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem within three months, sparking concerns about Gaza aid.

- Tommy Robinson was jailed after admitting contempt of court by repeating false claims against a Syrian refugee.

- Elon Musk says that production of the all-new Tesla Roadster was put on hold and canceled plans for an entry-level EV.

- Bangkok's Jay Fai streetside restaurant will close next year.

- The first-ever Abarth 600e was unveiled with up to 280PS of power through all four wheels, an Abarth-first, sprinting from a 0-100kph time in less than six seconds, and a 200kph top speed.

2025 Abarth 600e

- Cover Corp., the parent company of the hololive productions VTuber management company, received a recommendation from the JFTC after it violated the Subcontract Act by having subcontractors make 243 revisions of VTuber videos without compensation.

- SEVENTEEN member Seungkwan breaks his silence over the recent situation involving HYBE.

- The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the brink of the title after winning Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees 4-2.

- Manchester United fired Erik ten Hag as manager and named Rudd van Nisterlrooy as interim head coach.

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Driving Music Vol. 127

The Driving Music segment is returning today because it's officially Undas week and everybody's gearing up to travel to the nearest cemetery to pay respects to the departed relatives and friends. With heavy traffic mostly expected, it's time to jot down the latest batch of Driving Music to listen to while getting stuck in an Undas-related traffic jam.

1) The One and Only by Chesney Hawkes - from the Honda Integra 2 commercial

2) I Feel Love by Donna Summer - from the Alfa Romeo Junior commercial

3) Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles - from the Kia Europe EV3 commercial

4) Do It Like That by TOMORROW x TOGETHER - from the Fiat 600e commercial

5) Renegade by Splize - from the BYD Europe Seal commercial

6) In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins - from the Renault Master commercial

7) Such a Good Day by Lewis Ofman - from the Dacia Spring commercial

8) P:Machinery by Propaganda - from the Renault Symbioz commercial

9) For the Art by Sulene - from the Toyota Harrier commercial

10) Barbara Ann by The Beach Boys - from the Daewoo Lanos Juliet Sports commercial

Driving Music from Leopaul's Blog is the segment that solves every car enthusiast's question about the song's title in car commercials—with the risk of MATCHED THIRD PARTY CONTENT on their status. It's your jam. Drive to the Music You Love.

Let's Do The News! (October 28, 2024)

                             

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

- The PH Senate Blue Ribbon Committee held a hearing regarding the Duterte administration's war on drugs.

- The Republic of Singapore Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force, and the Philippine Air Force cooperate for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in areas heavily affected by Typhoon Kristine.

- Georgia Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze rejects voter fraud allegations in Saturday's election as the president blames Russian involvement.

- Former Bolivian leader Evo Morales says he was shot.

- Labour Party MP Mike Amesbury got suspended after a CCTV appeared to show him punching a man on a street.

- Japan's long-ruling LDP loses majority in a stunning snap general election defeat. 60% of "slush fund" candidates lose in Japan Lower House poll. Voters have issued "severe judgment", says Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

- NewJeans member Minji confirmed to guest on the KBS reality show The Return of Superman.

- Meet the winners of the 2024 Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

- In Game 1 of the PBA Governors' Cup finals, TNT drew first blood after beating Ginebra at the score of 104-88.

- Mikee Quintos has been named as the presenter of GTV 27's new cooking show Lutong Bahay.

- Miss Grand Myanmar Thae Su Nyein returned her second runner-up crown to the Miss Grand International. This is because of her belief that she was cheated at the National Costume and Country Power of the Year awards.

TTFN.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - Straight Talk Wireless 400

The 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue with the Straight Talk Wireless 400. With Joey Logano earning the right to be in the Championship 4 last week, who's next?

As the green flag waved, the fight for the Championship 4 continued. The first stage saw an opening disaster when Justin Haley spun in Turn 1, triggering a multi-car mess with Harrison Burton getting some damage from the wall. It was followed by Kyle Larson getting into the wall on Lap 47 after a flat right rear tire went down. As Tyler Reddick wins Stage 1, Denny Hamlin wins Stage 2. In the final stage, Ty Gibbs sent Justin Haley spinning on Lap 187, followed by Kyle Larson on Lap 255.

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Tyler Reddick wins the Straight Talk Wireless 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series, earning the right to be in the Championship 4!

The next race is at Martinsville for the Xfinity 500 this November 3, 2024. Who will make it to Phoenix for the finale? Watch for it!

F1 2024: Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico

The F1 24 season continues in Mexico for the Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico. Amid disputes from last week's USGP, McLaren driver Lando Norris puts his title hopes on the line while the Ferrari drivers are going business as usual.

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From collisions that forced Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda out of the race, Max Verstappen suffering bad karma from last week with two 10-second penalties, and Fernando Alonso's 400th race coming to a bittersweet end due to mechanical failures, it really is the most pivotal race of the season.

In the end, Ferrari dominated the podium with Carlos Sainz the winner and Charles Leclerc the third placer. Lando Norris finished in 2nd place and the title fight between him and Verstappen, who finished 6th, is now 47 points between them, Verstappen's 362 vs. Norris' 315.

The next race of the F1 24 season will be the Lenovo Gran Premio de Sao Paulo this November 2, 2024 at Interlagos.