US Vice President Kamala Harris (left) and former US President Donald Trump. – Reuters Opinion polls show a close competition between Democrats and Republicans. Harris’ campaign encouraged early voting. Tim Walz, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama have cast ballots. WASHINGTON: More than 62 million US voters have already cast ballots in the 2024 election, breaking … Read more
Kenya’s President William Ruto has been adamant about the need to boost the productivity of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that he says are “trapped in bureaucracy.” Last year, his government hurriedly pushed through a vastly criticized privatization law aimed at sidestepping Parliament in the sale of at least 35 entities. Now, a High Court decision declaring … Read more
After the release of Taylor Swift’s 10th studio album, Midnights, fans began analyzing the lyrics to uncover their meanings. Amid the buzz, a TikTok user named Jessica McLane, who claimed to have attended high school with Swift, shared insights into what life was like for the pop star during her teenage years at Hendersonville High … Read more
New Magnolia Hotshots import Jabari Bird against Rain or Shine Elastopainters defenders during a PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals game. –PBA IMAGES With an impressive opening act on Friday night here in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Jabari Bird has given Magnolia plenty of reasons to believe that the import woes that hounded the team’s campaign in the … Read more
FEU Lady Tamaraws’ Alyzza Devosora during a Shakey’s Super League game against San Sebastian Lady Stags. –SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University and University of the East opened their 2024 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate Pre-season Championship campaigns on a rousing note after beating separate foes on Friday at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Rookie Clarissed … Read more
La Salle forward Kevin Quiambao during a game against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin has nothing but praise for La Salle star Kevin Quiambao after the reigning MVP led the Green Archers to victory over the Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 87 … Read more
In a match filled with excitement and sheer talent, West Bromwich Albion made waves in the Sky Bet Championship, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Portsmouth on Sunday. Josh Maja, the standout star of the day, kicked off the proceedings, scoring the first goal just 60 seconds into the match. Talk about a quick strike—if … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. The price of gold surged to a new all-time high of $2,582 per troy ounce on Friday on the back of a weaker dollar and … Read more
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — In Kanyama, a bustling township in Lusaka, Josephine Mwanza watched in horror last year as her mother, Christine Banda, suffered violent bouts of vomiting, hours after they shared a meal on a hot afternoon. Banda had complained of a stomachache the previous day and her frequent trips to the latrine alarmed her … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Your investment returns may not be as high as you think they are. That’s according to a new report from research firm Morningstar, which found … Read more