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LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Zion Williamson, who had surgery to repair a torn meniscus two and a half weeks ago, says he is working out and trying to remain positive about his eventual return. The 19-year-old New Orleans Pelican forward and the first overall pick in the NBA entry draft doesn’t want to rush his recovery, which doctors said would take six to eight weeks. “I do feel like I’m getting stronger day […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — A student from mainland China arrested at a Hong Kong democracy protest was sentenced on Thursday to six weeks in prison for possession of an offensive weapon — the city’s first such case involving a mainlander in almost five months of unrest. Since the first mass demonstrations in June, more than 3,300 people have been arrested in Hong Kong in connection to the protest movement, with some charged for rioting […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental on Friday, Nov. 8. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 78 kilometers southeast of Sarangani at 6:41 a.m. Depth of focus was 175 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News) — Severe tropical storm “Quiel” has maintained its strength as it remained almost stationary, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. PAGASA said the center of “Quiel” was estimated 375 kilometers west northwest of Coron, Palawan, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 110 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 135 kph. “Quiel” is forecast to intensify into a Typhoon within 24 hours but remains less […]
by Bryan McManus / Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) — Global warming could drive a much more dramatic increase in sea levels than current projections suggest, scientists say, citing a rise of 10 meters (33 feet) during Earth’s last warming interlude more than 100,000 years ago. Such a change far outstrips current projections and could be catastrophic for vast swathes of humanity, a team at Australian National University concluded in a study. During the last […]
by Elizabeth DONOVAN PARIS, France (AFP) — Vaping devices and the chemicals they deliver — increasingly popular among teens — may damage the cardiovascular system, a study said Thursday, adding to a growing chorus of concern over injury and deaths related to e-cigarettes. The latest findings, published in the journal Cardiovascular Research, come after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month declared an “outbreak of lung injuries” linked to vaping. “E-cigarettes contain […]
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China has imposed a curfew to limit the time spent by children playing games online, in the latest part of a government crackdown on youth gaming addiction. The regulations will mean those under 18 cannot play games online between 10pm and 8am, and for only ninety minutes at a time during the daytime. In addition, the guidelines will reduce the amount of money minors can spend online playing games to […]
(Eagle News)–A mild 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Cotabato on Thursday, Nov. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 18 kilometers southeast of Tulunan at 3:13 p.m. Depth of focus was 30 kilometers. The following intensity and instrumental intensities were recorded: Intensity: Intensity II – Kidapawan City Instrumental Intensities: Intensity III – Malungon, Sarangani Intensity II – Kidapawan City No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.
(Eagle News)–A rainfall advisory has been hoisted over parts of Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said heavy to intense rains are affecting portions of Ilocos Sur, particularly Sugpon, Alilem and Suyo. PAGASA said moderate to heavy rains, on the other hand, are expected over portions of Naguilian in La Union and in Bakun and Buguias in Benguet. PAGASA said these may persist within one to two hours. “All are advised to […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine authorities rescued dozens of people on Thursday after a ferry sank in rough seas, but search teams were still working to confirm all aboard were accounted for, the coast guard said. Rescuers plucked 59 people from waters off the central island of Cebu, while another three swam to shore after the vessel took on water and capsized. The manifest showed 60 crew and passengers aboard, the coast guard said, […]
BAVISPE, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico alleged Wednesday that a drug cartel called “La Linea” massacred nine Mormon women and children in a case of mistaken identity, but devastated relatives insisted their loved ones were deliberately targeted. The three women and six children, who had dual US-Mexican citizenship, were killed in a hail of bullets Monday as they drove on a rural road between Sonora and Chihuahua, which border the United States. Eight other children […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is mulling a ban on plastics use. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte made the suggestion during the Cabinet meeting in Malacañang on Wednesday, Nov. 6. According to Panelo, Duterte said the ban would require legislation. There are already pending bills banning plastics use in the Senate. Apart from Senator Cynthia Villar, who filed Senate Bill No. 333 or the Single-Use Plastic Product Regulation Act of 2019, Senator Francis Pangilinan filed […]
