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PHL administers over 50 million COVID vaccine doses

To start vaccinating children aged 12 years old and above by Oct. 15 (Eagle News) – The Philippines has administered over 50 million vaccine doses, reaching another milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign. This comes as the country prepares to inoculate children aged 12 years and above, starting with those with comorbidities on Friday, Oct. 15. The National Task Force against COVID-19 said that as of Oct. 11, a total of 50,066,590 doses have already […]

Spotify extends lead over Apple Music with 50 million subscribers

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Spotify has extended its lead as the world’s largest streaming company as it announced Thursday that it had 50 million paying subscribers. The Swedish company posted the figure on Twitter. Apple Music, its closest competitor, said in December that it had 20 million subscribers. The update was the first from privately held Spotify since September. Spotify said in June that it had a total of 100 million users, including […]

Canadian forest fire still burning out of control

EDMONTON , Canada (AFP) — The huge forest fire that prompted the evacuation of Fort McMurray remained out of control Wednesday but cooler, more humid weather slowed its advance, Canadian officials said. All told, crews were battling 20 fires in Alberta province, although Fort McMurray’s was the only one still out of control, as it spread east. Half the province’s 1,500 firefighters are assigned to fight it. The blaze has now charred more than 2,290 […]