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Antarctic octopus DNA reveals ice sheet collapse closer than thought

By Issam AHMED Scientists investigating how Antarctica’s ice sheets retreated in the deep past have turned to an innovative approach: studying the genes of octopuses that live in its chilly waters. A new analysis published Thursday in Science finds that geographically-isolated populations of the eight-limbed sea creatures mated freely around 125,000 years ago, signaling an ice-free corridor during a period when global temperatures were similar to today. The findings suggest the West Antarctic Ice Sheet […]

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OPEC loses a player: Angola quits cartel, oil dips despite rally

LONDON, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) – Crude prices slumped on Thursday after Angola quit the OPEC oil cartel, while Wall Street stocks rebounded after a streak of records was snapped. The price of the main international and US crude contracts dropped more than 1.5 percent after Angola said it was leaving as it did not want to go along with further production cuts that OPEC and 10 Russian-led allies agreed last month. They later pared […]

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Peru seizes 4,000 live Amazon turtles at airport

Peruvian authorities have seized some 4,000 turtles that originated in the Amazon at the country’s main international airport, the national wildlife service said Thursday. The National Forestry and Wildlife Service said in a statement it has intercepted “a shipment of live turtles at the Jorge Chavez airport that were going to be exported to Indonesia.” Among the reptiles were baby Arrau turtles — the largest river turtle in South America — and the yellow-spotted river […]

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Shear line affecting eastern sections of Luzon

Rest of Northern and Central Luzon affected by northeast monsoon (Eagle News)–The shear line is affecting the eastern sections of Luzon. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the northeast monsoon is also affecting the rest of Northern and Central Luzon. As a result, PAGASA said mainland Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora and Quezon, Camarines Norte and Kalayaan Islands will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Cordillera Administrative Region, the rest […]

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Japan inflation slows to 2.5% in November as energy bills drop

TOKYO, Dec 22, 2023 (AFP) – Japanese consumer inflation slowed to 2.5 percent year-on-year in November, down from 2.9 percent the previous month, as electricity and gas bills declined, government data showed Friday. The figure for the world’s third-largest economy, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, was in line with market expectations in a Bloomberg survey. It is the lowest increase in prices since July 2022, as electricity and gas bills declined while the cost […]

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Jo Koy to host Golden Globes awards: “I get to make my Filipino family proud”

LOS ANGELES, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) – Comedian and actor Jo Koy will host the newly revamped Golden Globes, organizers announced Thursday, as the US awards show seeks a clean slate. The stand-up comedian said he was excited to be overseeing the party that kicks off three months of movie industry ceremonies. “I’ve stepped onto a lot of stages around the world in my career, but this one is going to be extra special,” he […]

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Trump’s former lawyer Giuliani files for bankruptcy after $148M defamation verdict

By Nicolas REVISE with Chris LEFKOW in Washington NEW YORK, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) – Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, just days after being ordered to pay $148 million in damages for defaming two Georgia poll workers. The former mayor of New York, in a bankruptcy petition seeking protection from his creditors, listed assets of between $1 million and $10 million and liabilities of between $100 million and […]

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White House says readying new proposal to Russia to free two Americans

WASHINGTON, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) – The White House said Thursday it was preparing a new proposal to Russia to seek the release of two imprisoned Americans after Moscow rejected an earlier attempt. “We’re working hard to see what we can do to get another proposal that might be more successful,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. The State Department said earlier this month that Russia rejected a “substantial” proposal to free the […]

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Gunman kills 14, wounds 25 at Prague university

By Jan FLEMR PRAGUE, Dec 21, 2023 (AFP) – A 24-year-old student killed 14 people and wounded 25 at a Prague university on Thursday in the Czech Republic’s worst shooting in decades, before authorities said the attacker was “eliminated”. The violence in the city’s historic centre sparked evacuations, a massive response by heavily armed police and warnings for people to stay indoors. The shooting erupted at the Charles University’s Faculty of Arts, which sits near […]

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4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Thursday, Dec. 21. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake that hit at 5:06 p.m. was an aftershock of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit the province on Dec. 2. The epicenter was 139 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan. The depth of focus was 43 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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Ines is new MIAA acting general manager

(Eagle News)–The Manila International Airport Authority has a new acting chief. The Presidential Communications Office said Eric Jose Castro Ines would also serve as member of the Board of Directors of MIAA, according to a transmittal letter addressed to Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on December 15. The MIAA chief post was previously held by Cesar Chiong, who was ordered dismissed by the Office of the Ombudsman for what […]

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Nine individuals formally recognized for artistic, technical expertise

(Eagle News)–Nine artists were officially recognized as “Manlilikha ng Bayan 2023” for what the Palace said were their distinctive skills, which reached a high level of artistic and technical expertise. Adelita Romualdo Bagcal, Abina Tawide Coguit, Sakinur-ain Mugong Delasas, Bundos Bansil Fara, Marife Ravidas Ganahon, Amparo Balansi Mabanag, Samporonia Pagsac Madanlo, Barbara Kibed Ofong and Rosie Godwino Sula were conferred the recognition under Proclamation No. 427 signed by President Bongbong Marcos. According to the PCO, […]

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