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US judge tosses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (649+ words) NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Thursday dismissed most of Blake Lively's claims in her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, including her claims that he sexually harassed her in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama "It Ends…...
Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (804+ words) By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, April 2 (Reuters) - After losing its bid for Warner Bros Discovery's rich trove of characters and stories, Netflix is forging ahead with the challenging work of building culture-defining franchises on its own. Chief…...
Figure Skating-Olympic champion Liu withdraws from world championships
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (180+ words) March 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Olympic champion Alysa Liu has withdrawn from the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships, the 20-year-old said on social media on Sunday. Liu became the first American woman since 2002 to capture Olympic gold in women's singles at the recent…...
DA dispatches 18 trucks to Benguet to rescue surplus vegetable harvest
22+ hour, 41+ min ago (329+ words) The Department of Agriculture has mobilized an emergency transport operation, deploying 18 trucks to Benguet to move a massive surplus of vegetables that has left local farmers unable to sell their crops. Agriculture Secretary Francisco "Kiko" Tiu Laurel Jr. said the…...
Bus firms roll back unauthorized fare hikes at PITX after government warning
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (143+ words) Bus firms roll back unauthorized fare hikes at PITX after government warning'dzrh.com.ph Eight bus companies have rolled back unauthorized fare increases at the Para'aque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) following warnings from transport authorities, officials said. According to Jason…...
Charcoal stoves sell out in Blumentritt as LPG prices surge
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (304+ words) Charcoal stoves are flying off the shelves at Blumentritt Market as consumers scramble for cheaper cooking alternatives amid skyrocketing prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Vendors at the bustling market hub reported Wednesday that stocks of the traditional "kalan de…...
Jaden Ivey cut by Chicago Bulls following anti-gay remarks
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (214+ words) The Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on Monday for conduct detrimental to the team, hours after he posted social media videos that included anti-gay remarks and religious commentary, according to reports from Shams Charania. In one livestream, Ivey criticized…...
PITX records nearly 179,000 travelers ahead of Holy Week as rising fuel costs push more to use public transportation
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (250+ words) The Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) recorded a significant rise in passengers as the country entered Holy Week, with more travelers choosing buses over private vehicles amid rising fuel costs, as reported by RH Edniel Parrosa. The landport terminal recorded…...
TV Host Wally Bayola injured in motorcycle accident in Camarines Sur
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (127+ words) Television host and Bicolano native Wally Bayola was injured after being involved in a motorcycle accident along Andaya Highway in Barangay Bel-Cruz, Lupi, Camarines Sur on Sunday, March 29. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Lupi, Bayola sustained…...
Erwin Tulfo pushes WFH setup, ride-sharing amid oil crisis
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (268+ words) Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday urged both government agencies and private companies to consider reinstating work-from-home (WFH) arrangements as fuel prices continue to rise, placing added strain on workers" daily expenses. Tulfo said the revival of flexible work setups could…...