The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, March 2, 2025. The US Supreme Court on April 19, 2025 paused the Trump administration’s deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under an 18th-century law. Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) last month to begin rounding up Venezuelan migrants…
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Maya Weug tops F1 Academy practice but expects a ‘close’ fight for pole position
When F1 Academy practice drew to a close Friday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Maya Weug topped the timing sheets ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Doriane Pin. But Weug is predicting a tight battle for pole position in qualifying later tonight. “The car felt quite good. I…
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FDCP, DepEd to introduce film curriculum in senior high school
FDCP Chairman Jose Javier Reyes meets Education Secretary Sonny Angara. Image: Facebook/FDCP The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have initiated discussions for collaborative efforts in launching a film curriculum tailored for senior high school students (SHS). FDCP Chairman Jose Javier Reyes and…
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Lando Norris ‘confident’ but not ‘comfortable’ after FP2 at Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Lando Norris topped the timing sheets in Friday’s second practice session ahead of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, besting teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.163 seconds. Norris finished P2 during the first practice session earlier in the day, just 0.007 seconds behind Pierre Gasly, but the second session is…
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15 dead due to drowning – PNP
Drowning remains to be the no. 1 cause of death this Holy Week, police say. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 15 deaths due to drowning during the Holy Week. In a statement on Good Friday, the PNP said that the Holy Week drowning fatalities involved eight…
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By adding Oluchi Okananwa from Duke, Brenda Frese and Maryland look like transfer portal winners
Brenda Frese knows what she’s doing in the transfer portal. While other coaches have complained about this new era of college sports where player movement is much more fluid, the 54-year-old has masterfully adapted. In each of the past few years, the longtime leader of the Maryland Terrapins has revamped…
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Italy’s Fincantieri, Germany’s TKMS team up
The U212 NFS is an evolution of the U212A submarine, which the manufacturers describes as ‘exceptionally stealthy.’ Photo from Fincantieri MANILA, Philippines — Two European shipbuilders are vying to be chosen as the manufacturer of the Philippine Navy’s first submarines. Toward this end, Fincantieri SpA and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH…
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Zach LaVine trade rumors may be back after comments from new Kings GM resurface
Zach LaVine feels like he’s been permanently stapled to the trade block during his NBA career. LaVine has already been traded twice in his first 11 seasons in the league: the Minnesota Timberwolves sent him to the Chicago Bulls after his third year as part of the Jimmy Butler deal,…
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Sweat, tears, and faith on Cebu City’s streets
Criminology student Michael Calay portrays Jesus Christ in the annual Buhing Kalbaryo religious reenactment on Good Friday, April 18. | CDN Photo/ Pia Piquero CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was nearing noon, and the sun hung high over Barangay San Nicolas Proper when the clash of spears, the wails of…
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NFL mock draft 2025: Packers select Shemar Stewart, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Packers once again enjoyed a strong year under head coach Matt LaFleur as they went 11-6 and made the playoffs in 2024. Rather impressively, they managed to win 11 games all while competing in the best division in all of football alongside the Lions (15-2) and Vikings (14-3). Finishing…