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Do not open until 2276: US burying time capsule to mark July 4
Americans living in 2276 will get a taste of what their ancestors today think best represents the nation thanks to a time capsule to be buried this July 4. The 900 pound (400 kilo) stainless steel cylinder will go into the ground Saturday, as the nation marks its 250th birthday, not far from where…
93% of Filipinos want affordable solar power: Pulse Asia survey
A recent survey by Pulse Asia found that 93% of Filipinos want solar power to be more affordable. The survey, commissioned by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), showed broad public support for government efforts to lower the cost of rooftop solar panels, expand access to…
Oil falls for a third straight day after US, Iran talks conclude in Doha
SINGAPORE, July 2 (Reuters) – Oil prices dropped about 1% on Thursday, down for a third consecutive day, after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had made progress in indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which handled one-fifth of global oil supply before the war. The discussions produced…
Reading physical books requires less brain energy than e-books, study shows
Reading stories on physical books may require less brain effort than reading on digital screens, according to a Japanese study. The research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, provides neurological evidence showing how different reading formats can affect how the brain processes and understands…
Serena Williams falls in Wimbledon comeback
Serena Williams suffered a dramatic first-round defeat on her return to singles tennis at Wimbledon on Tuesday as she succumbed to inspired Australian youngster Maya Joint, while Iga Swiatek started her title defence with a nervy win. Williams lost 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 on Centre Court in her first…
Higher coffee intake linked to lower risk of liver disease, death, study shows
Drinking coffee may be a daily habit for many, but new research suggests it could offer significant health benefits. A recent study found that higher coffee intake is associated with a lower risk of liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver-related death. The study, titled Coffee Consumption and…
‘Baka kayo ay magamit’: Claire Castro urges INC to be wary of destabilization agenda behind EDSA rally
Press Undersecretary Claire Castro warned the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) on Tuesday, June 30, to be vigilant against those who may be using their rally along EDSA to destabilize the government, even as it stressed that the administration fully respects the religious group’s right to peaceful…
Imee Marcos ‘nakakaawa, gumagamit ng fake news, ginagawang mangmang ang mga Pilipino’: Claire Castro
Press Undersecretary Claire Castro fired back at Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday, June 30, after the senator delivered a speech at the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally along EDSA, accusing her of spreading baseless claims and inciting anger against the government of her own brother, President…
World’s oceans break June heat record: EU monitor
PARIS – The world’s oceans just experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead as El Nino and climate change drive temperatures even higher, scientists said Wednesday. Global average sea surface temperatures in June were 20.98 C, beating the previous records…
Filipinos’ dream job? Be a virtual assistant, study shows
Being a virtual assistant (VA) is now the top dream job among Filipinos, according to a study by digital financial services provider Remitly Global Inc.. The report, released on Tuesday, June 30, found that “virtual assistant” ranked as the most sought-after career in the Philippines based on…
PH’s first engineer analog astronaut from Adamson joins international research mission in Poland
A Filipino engineer analog astronaut from Adamson University is making headlines after being selected to join an international analog astronaut mission in Poland. In a Facebook post, Adamson University announced that Dr. Mark Angelo C. Purio, head of the Space Technologies and Applications…
Three-year-old rescued six days after Venezuela quakes
A three-year-old boy was rescued from the rubble in Caracas on Tuesday, a Jordanian rescue team said, six days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing almost 2,000 people. Video footage showed rescue workers cheering upon discovering the child, who had miraculously survived. The boy received…
Venezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO says
Venezuela’s healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week. More than 1,700 people have been killed and 5,000 injured after hundreds of buildings were…
Ombudsman: Evidence against Marcoleta “came from the senator himself”
The Office of the Ombudsman said the evidence being used to build the plunder case against Senator Rodante Marcoleta largely came from the senator’s own admissions, dismissing his claim that the case is a form of political persecution. “I think when you read the case and you listen to the…
‘Parehas po ang ating pinaglalaban’: Ombudsman responds to INC rally over Marcoleta case
The Office of the Ombudsman said it shares the same advocacy as the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) members rallying along EDSA in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta, calling the situation a matter of miscommunication rather than conflict. “Kung accountability po at transparency ang kanilang…