Vietnam, Philippines sign deals on security in disputed South China Sea
Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security in the South China Sea, a move that could anger China.
The agreements between Vietnam and the Philippines on incident prevention and maritime cooperation among coastguards could lead to compromises on their competing claims in the disputed waters.
Philippines: Is Marcos Jr. the EU's new best friend? DW 02/23/2024
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has moved the Philippines closer to the US and normalized ties with the EU, in contrast to his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte who had strained relationships with Europe.
The changes in the Philippines-EU relations are influenced by deeper geopolitical factors, including the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Europe's global supply chains and attempts to strengthen ties with the Indo-Pacific region.
South-east Asia's quirky, sweary shopping stars cashing in on livestream selling
Live selling has grown rapidly in the Philippines since COVID-19 lockdowns, with sellers promoting goods on social media and shipping items directly to customers.
The live selling market is dominated by smaller merchants who are not hampered by brand guidelines that could restrain larger companies.
First Mover Americas: SEC Delays Decision on Hashdex's ETF Application
The SEC is delaying decisions on the conversion of bitcoin futures ETFs into spot ETFs and the launch of a new futures-based ether ETF.
The Philippines government plans to raise $180 million through the sale of a tokenized treasury bond, following similar moves by other governments.
Markus Thielen predicts that Bitcoin will reach $40,000 by the end of the year, citing options market positioning and Federal Reserve expectations as catalysts for continued price gains.
England through to World Cup quarter-finals with comfortable win over Latvia
England progressed to the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Darts with a comfortable 8-4 win against Latvia in Frankfurt.The top-seed pairing of Michael Smith and Rob Cross are seeking to win a record fifth World Cup title for England and made light work of eliminating Madars Razma and Dmitriy Zhukov.
Belgium duo put differences aside to edge out China in Frankfurt
Kim Huybrechts and Dimitri Van den Bergh put their differences aside to send Belgium through to the second round of the World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt.The duo won their opening match against Finland on Thursday night but cracks in their relationship showed immediately afterwards, with Huybrechts admitting he does not get along with Van den Bergh, who also said there was something personal between them.
Los Gatos: Checking out The Cats' new barbecue menu, new look
The Cats is a local treasure with a storied history.The circa 1896 roadhouse above Los Gatos has been a stage stop, a speakeasy, a bordello, a realty, a sporting goods store and, since 1967, a restaurant and tavern.The latest restaurant chapter is now unfolding along Highway 17.The Cats' new owner is ChefCentury, a culinary venture launched during the pandemic by South Bay entrepreneur Richard Tam, who wanted to provide a lifeline to struggling chefs by supplying them with a fully equipped commissary kitchen where they cooked meals for delivery.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series get major update with camera improvements
Samsung has begun seeding its S91xBXXU2AWF1 update for the Galaxy S23 series phones.The changelog reveals a 2.2GB file size and also confirms the new firmware update brings the June security patch.S91xBXXU2AWF1 update changelog The update is currently live in South East Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Google Ad Tech May Break Up; Apple Threaten to Ban Damus Over Bitcoin Tipping
In today's ExchangeWire new's digest: Google may be forced to sell off part of its ad tech business; Apple threatens to remove Damus from the App Store over Bitcoin tipping; and a study finds that the majority of APAC consumers prefer dealing with companies who collect their data directly.Google may have to break up ad business Google may have to sell part of its ad tech business after the EU Commission ruled that it had engaged in anti-competitive practices.
This Filipino American Diner Has Comforted Chicagoans for Over Three Decades
Uncle Mike's Place, nestled on a corner in Chicago's West Town neighborhood, is usually bustling with folks enjoying pancakes, eggs, bacon, and coffee - typical diner fare.But a second glance reveals more: fried silog on atop a bed of garlicky fried rice, plump red loganisa, and juicy bistek tagalog.
Here are the New England winners of the 2023 James Beard Awards
Restaurants A chef in Rhode Island and a restaurant in Maine were honored Monday night.There was cause for celebrating Monday night - A Rhode Island chef and a restaurant in Maine were honored by the James Beard Foundation at its annual ceremony.Sherry Pocknett, who runs Sly Fox Den Too in Charlestown, Rhode Island, won the award for Best Chef: Northeast.
A West Village Wine Bar Where the Food Nearly Outshines the Bottles
1. Justine's Wine Bar offers an extensive selection of wines, including rare and vintage bottles, as well as a rotating selection of craft beers. 2. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff make it a great spot for a casual night out or an intimate gathering. 3. The menu features
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Happy May, everyone!New month alert: You can celebrate all things spring this week outdoors at the Flower Mart or Taste of Tysons Corner, or head over to the National Museum of Asian Art's Centennial Festival to jumpstart Asian American Pacific Heritage Month.Best Things to Do This Week
Unlike inner Portland and the west side with its constant restaurant churn, Portland's east side is home to the city's old guard, like quintessentially American steakhouses, as well as restaurants and food carts celebrating the cuisines of Somalia, Mexico, the Philippines, and beyond.This map focuses on the portion of Portland east of 205 sometimes referred to as "The Numbers."
The hard work has finally paid off for Inez Melendez, who poured five years into growing her empanada business from a food truck to a virtual restaurant, and finally, into a permanent restaurant.Chicago Empanada Mama opened last week at 1703 W. Chicago Avenue after a year-long construction process allowing Melendez to offer homey Puerto Rican dishes, Caribbean cocktails, and rum tastings.
Tom Montgomery Fate: From Iowa to Chicago, my idea of home has evolved
"Where do you call home?" a reporter once asked me in an interview for her newspaper."Iowa," I said."I thought you lived in Chicago," she replied."I do," I said."But I'm out of Iowa.I'm from there, and I left there."Then, I explained that I'd lived in Chicago for most of my life but was slowly migrating back to Iowa the whole time.
Why the Battle for Supremacy in Asia Begins With China's Coast Guard
Seeking to dominate the strategic waterways of Asia, China has deployed an armada of boats that are equipped with 76-millimeter cannons and anti-ship missiles, and are bigger than U.S. Navy destroyers.But they are not Chinese Navy vessels.Their hulls are painted white, with China Coast Guard in block letters on the sides.
How Could This Happen?': Canadian Fires Burning Where They Rarely Have Before
When Liz Gouari was making plans to move from Africa to join her husband in a rural stretch of northern Quebec, he promised her that Canada was a tranquil nation.But on Wednesday, the couple was among dozens of people sitting in stunned disbelief in an evacuation center after the entire city where they lived was forced to flee from a raging wildfire.
How Could This Happen?': Canadian Fires Burning Where They Rarely Have Before
When Liz Gouari was making plans to move from Africa to join her husband in a rural stretch of northern Quebec, he promised her that Canada was a tranquil nation.But on Wednesday, the couple was among dozens of people sitting in stunned disbelief in an evacuation center after the entire city where they lived was forced to flee from a raging wildfire.
China, U.S. Lay Out Rival Visions for Asia as Ships Nearly Collide
Senior military officials from the United States and China used a conference in Singapore to push competing visions of Asia's future security: a U.S.-led safety net of well-armed partnerships versus a region where China is the center of a new international order.The U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III and officials from allied countries argued implicitly or explicitly that Russia's invasion of Ukraine showed that Asia should urgently embrace a network of U.S.-led alliances to tame the growing might of China.
Sirens and Chaos Rattle Seoul After False Evacuation Alarm
SEOUL The emergency siren began wailing at 6:32 a.m.Several minutes later, personal cellphones around Seoul were screeching with a government alert urging residents to prepare to evacuate, children and the old and weak first.For a half an hour on Wednesday morning, confusion and panic swept across this city of 10 million as news spread that North Korea had fired a rocket.
Image Members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus have already declared war on the plan.Credit...Pete Marovich for The New York Times President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached an agreement in principle to lift the debt limit for two years, a breakthrough after a marathon of crisis talks that brought the nation within days of its first default in history.
David Byrne's Here Lies Love' Reaches Deal With Broadway Musicians
Here Lies Love, the new David Byrne musical scheduled to start previews on Broadway next week, has bowed to objections by a labor union and agreed that 12 musicians will be part of the production.The producers of the musical, which is a dance-club-like show about Imelda Marcos, and the union, Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians, announced the agreement late Friday afternoon.
I'm an Electric Lampshade' Review: My Accountant, the Pop Star
The documentary I'm an Electric Lampshade follows an unlikely subject: Doug McCorkle, who has spent nearly 20 years working as a corporate accountant in New York state.He's a person of unassuming appearance an older gentleman in glasses who is balding and not trying to hide it.His colleagues speak fondly of him in interviews, and McCorkle is happily married to his wife, Gina.
This Week In Portland Food News: A New Cafe Arrives, Carlo Lamagna's New Lechoneria Opens, and Portlanders Triumph at the James Beard Awards - EverOut Portland
Good news abounds in Beaverton this week, as Magna Kusina chef Carlo Lamagna debuts his new lechonería Magna Kubo and Pip's Original Doughnuts & Chai plans a location next door.Portland proper isn't doing too shabby either, as the local food scene celebrates receiving more James Beard Awards than any other city in this year's competition.
Pun-Intended Drinks Hall AlcoHall Opens June 10 at Pullman Yards
AlcoHall, a pun-intended drinks hall akin to a food hall, opens at Pullman Yards in Kirkwood Saturday, June 10.But a grand opening sneak peek takes place Thursday, June 8, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Located in building one (formerly an engineering and upholstery shop), AlcoHall opens onto the property's rail park where people currently enjoy lawn games, bocce ball, and pickleball and have access to full-service restaurants Dailies and Sides and Fishmonger.
A Members-Only Dinner Club Expands to Atlanta Restaurants With Attendees Providing Feedback to Chefs
A members-only, chef-led dinner club is headed to Atlanta, and among its first restaurant takeovers are Little Bear, Tio Lucho's, and A Mano.With an annual fee of $165, Tasting Collective spotlights a different local restaurant each month and invites members to attend a five-course dinner from the chef where attendees also provide feedback on dishes served.
This article is also a weekly newsletter.Sign up for Race/Related here.In the imagination of many mainland Americans, hula may mean coconut bras and cellophane skirts.It may conjure visions of a figurine jiggling her hips on a car dashboard or smiling serenely as she is used as a bottle opener.But hula is, in fact, an ancient and often sacred dance indigenous to Hawaii.
For years, the forces driving South Korea and Japan apart, deeply rooted in bitter history, had seemed too strong to overcome despite repeated efforts and the urging of their mutual ally, the United States.South Koreans say Japan never properly apologized or atoned for its brutal colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula from 1910 to 1945.
EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Los Gatos roadhouse restaurant The Cats is reopening - with new owner, new chefs
A new chapter in the storied history of The Cats - the circa 1896 roadhouse above Los Gatos - will begin Friday when the restaurant reopens under new ownership.Barbecue, a staple at The Cats, will be back.And the live music will return next week to this building that's been a stage stop, a speakeasy, a bordello, a realty shop, a sporting goods store and, since 1967, a restaurant and tavern.
Qatar is going to host another World Cup, adding basketball to the sports portfolio of a tiny country with long-term Olympic hosting ambitions.The International Basketball Federation picked Qatar to host the 2027 edition of its marquee men's World Cup on Friday.There was no vote between competing bids.
Jalen Brunson included in USA 12-man roster for World Cup
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is expected to make the final USA Basketball 12-man squad named by Steve Kerr to play in the 2023 FIBA World Cup scheduled to take place later this summer in Indonesia, Japan, and the Philippines.Basketball insider Marc Stein broke the news in a Tweet published on Sunday, and he confirmed his report on Monday morning as part of his latest newsletter ($).
Lakers' Austin Reaves to play for Team USA in FIBA World Cup
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A summer in which he's expected to sign a multiyear contract worth, at minimum, $51 million became more memorable for the Lakers' Austin Reaves as the former undrafted guard committed to play with Team USA at the FIBA World Cup in Japan this summer.Sources with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly said Reaves committed to USA Basketball President Grant Hill in the weeks following the Lakers' elimination from the Western Conference finals.
Mikal Bridges commits to play for Team USA at FIBA World Cup
Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges has committed to play for Team USA at this summer's FIBA World Cup, according to reports.The Athletic first reported Bridges' addition to the team.Bridges saw his scoring more than double after joining Brooklyn as part of the Kevin Durant trade, averaging 26.1 points in his 27 games with the Nets.
Ben Simmons Has 'Really Strong Chance' to Play for Australia at 2023 FIBA World Cup
Sarah Stier/Getty Images Despite missing the final 24 games of the 2022-23 NBA regular season and all four of his team's playoff games with a knee injury, Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons reportedly may represent Australia in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.According to EuroHoops.net,Australia national team head coach Brian Goorjian commented on Simmons possibly playing in the World Cup: "I think Ben's mindset is getting healthy, getting in shape and getting ready to play.
Many in Guam Lack Power and Water a Week After Typhoon Mawar
Thousands of people across the island of Guam remained without power, water and cellphone service on Friday, more than a week after the U.S. territory was pummeled by the strongest typhoon in at least two decades, which flooded homes, downed coconut and mango trees, and disrupted basic services.Losing water has been the hardest part, said Melinda Sanchez, 50, whose family lives in central Guam.
This article is also a weekly newsletter.Sign up for Race/Related here.As the editors for Special Sections plan our large and popular Museums and Fine Arts & Exhibits sections in the spring and fall each year, we think about themes that will help us assign the most meaningful articles.Art institutions are reacting creatively to the challenges they face in attracting new audiences and remaining relevant to existing ones.
Early this month, the head of NATO warned that the fierce battle over the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut could end with a Russian victory within days.Three weeks later, his prediction has yet to come true.Ukraine and Russia are still fighting for control of the city.The stalemate has come at great cost for both sides, particularly Russia.
Supreme Court Considers a Mercenary's Confession and the Confrontation Clause
WASHINGTON In a Supreme Court argument on Wednesday arising from a murder for hire in the Philippines involving a two-man kill team, the justices struggled with how to handle a federal agent's testimony about a confession from one of the defendants implicating the second defendant.The justices have long sought to draw a line that allows juries to hear such testimony while protecting the Sixth Amendment right of the other defendant in a joint trial to be confronted with the witnesses against him.
Asia Pacific stocks rise as investor worries about global banking turmoil ease
Stocks in the Asia Pacific region rose Tuesday as concerns about the global banking sector eased in response to a whirlwind of intervention by policymakers and industry players.The S&P/ASX 200 in Australia jumped 1.3%, boosted by its AXFJ index, a measure of banking stocks, which surged 1.7%.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) opened up 0.8%.
Broadway Musicians Object to David Byrne's Here Lies Love'
A labor union representing musicians is challenging David Byrne's next Broadway show, Here Lies Love, saying it opposes plans to stage the production with recorded instrumental tracks instead of a live band.The musical an immersive, dance-driven spectacle about Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines is scheduled to start previews June 17 and to open July 20 at the Broadway Theater.
Geena Rocero can stop traffic.This is more than a metaphor.On a recent Saturday in Manhattan, she confidently stomped into West 34th Street, giving a shrug and a wave to a braking car before getting into a Lyft.I've counted: I can stop three lanes, she said.Not four.Ms. Rocero, 39, has honed the skill of attracting and deflecting attention throughout her extraordinary career, recounted in her new memoir, Horse Barbie, out on Tuesday.
Three-time cancer survivor to tackle Ford RideLondon with Royal Navy veteran dad
A three-time breast cancer survivor who will take part in Ford RideLondon this weekend with her father, a Royal Navy veteran who has completed the challenge twice before, says she gets her endurance capabilities from her dad.Judith Kippax, 59, will cycle 100 miles alongside her father, Brian Hygate, 85, the oldest participant in the 2023 Essex event, as well as her husband, Paul Kippax, 52.
Chelsea Flower Show sculptor unveils six-tonne tribute to King Charles
A sculptor who built a seven-metre high Welsh dragon artwork in honour of the King's coronation and used over 2,000kg of marine grade, reclaimed stainless steel to reinforce a tree that died in 1933 which his dragon sits atop is showcasing his work at the Chelsea Flower Show he believes it to be the largest driftwood sculpture ever displayed at the event.
Devon nurse wins 250,000 award for work improving diabetes care
A nurse from Devon has fended off competition from more than 50,000 medical colleagues across the world to win a 250,000 cash prize for her work in improving diabetes care.Margaret Shepherd, from Exeter, said she was left shaking after winning the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 on International Nurses Day on Friday evening.
Devon nurse wins 250,000 global prize for work improving diabetes care
A nurse from Devon has fended off competition from more than 50,000 medical colleagues across the world to win a 250,000 cash prize for her work in improving diabetes care.Margaret Shepherd, from Exeter, said she was left shaking after winning the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 on International Nurses Day on Friday evening.
Modern slavery victim worked 105 hours a week for 3.80 per hour'
When Marigold was brought to the UK as a domestic worker, her employer made her sleep on their dining room floor.The food she ate was the family's leftovers and if there were none, she didn't eat.Her employer had confiscated her passport and so when she fled the abuse she had no documentation.Identified as a likely victim of modern slavery in 2018, she was referred to the government's programme designed to help her, the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).
Ex-fireman jailed for directing child abuse in Philippines from Scotland
A man who directed the rape and sexual assault of young girls in the Philippines from his home in Scotland has been jailed for 12 years.Gary Campbell, 59, from the remote village of Lochinver in Sutherland, paid for abuse to be carried out by adults as he watched and recorded it on the internet.He was traced by cybercrime investigators through online payments he made to foreign accounts.
Weather tracker: Typhoon Mawar narrowly avoids landfall as it hits Guam
Earlier this week, Typhoon Mawar whipped up a storm in western Micronesia as the category 4 storm came close to landfall on the island of Guam.Starting out as a tropical depression over the weekend, Mawar rapidly deepened and intensified over the following couple of days, almost reaching category 5 by Tuesday evening.
4 new books by Filipino authors to read this spring
1. This spring is the perfect time to explore Filipino culture and literature through four new books written by Filipino authors.
2. These four books provide a unique window into the Filipino identity and the universal themes of culture, family, and identity.
3. By reading these books, you can become more aware
Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels
Not Now, Noor! by Farhana Islam, illustrated by Nabila Adani, Puffin, 7.99 When Noor asks the women in her family why they wear hijabs, no one will tell her until her ammu gives her the answers she is looking for.Lively, curious and full of fun, this warm, sweet picture book is steeped in love and pride.
Top 10 EDC designs multitool enthusiasts needs to get their hands on - Yanko Design
EDCs are the living embodiment of "big things come in small packages".EDCs are the kind of smart little tools that are always great to have in your backpack or tool kit.You never know when one of them could come to your rescue, helping you out of the trickiest situation, or to even pop open a bottle of beer, when you need to unwind after work.
The candies taste of milk turned to fudge, of cream and butter at once, with the faintest throb of turf, like a memory of some distant pasture.I used to pillage them from the bowl by the cash register at Chinese restaurants: little White Rabbits, pale chewy logs about an inch long, rolled in edible rice paper that vanished on the tongue.
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The US Became an Imperial Power in 1898. A New Exhibition Explains How. - Washingtonian
At the beginning of 1898, the United States of America was a minor player in world politics, with a devastating civil war just 32 years in its past.A year later, the US was arguably the biggest force in the Western Hemisphere, having wrested Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from Spain, turned Cuba into a protectorate, and annexed Hawaii.
The following is part of Raptors Republic's series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors.You can find all the pieces in the series here For much of Chris Boucher's early career, he was fighting to solidify his place as a professional basketball player.From going undrafted after tearing his ACL in his senior season to dominating the G League to eventually carving out a consistent role in the NBA during the Tampa season, Boucher's path to legitimize his NBA dream hasn't been an easy one.
The Manila Central Post Office, one of the Philippine capital's most historic buildings, was all but destroyed by fire overnight, officials said on Monday morning.The shell of the neo-Classical-style structure, which was built in 1926, was still standing.But Postmaster General Luis Carlos said the building had been completely gutted, from the basement to the ground floor all the way up to the fifth floor.
Walti out for Arsenal run-in but may make World Cup
Lia Walti will miss the rest of Arsenal's season but "should be able to recover" in time for the World Cup, says Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall.The Switzerland midfielder, 30, was stretchered off in Wednesday's 4-1 win at Everton after a challenge by Aggie Beever-Jones.The 19-year-old apologised for the tackle which earned her a red card.
Millions of Smartphones Distributed Worldwide With Preinstalled 'Guerrilla' Malware
A threat actor has control over millions of smartphones distributed worldwide thanks to a piece of malware that has been preinstalled on the devices, Trend Micro warned.It has been known for several years that smartphones, particularly budget devices, may be shipped with shady firmware that can give companies or other entities access to user data.
Ever since World War II ended, Japan has been passing the buck.Sheltered by the postwar U.S. security alliance, Japan provided bases for American forces but kept its own military spending remarkably low for a country of its size and wealth, resisting American urging to share more of the burden.China makes that no longer tenable.
Opinion | Do We Really Need to Have a Cold War With China?
SHANGHAI I wore red underpants for much of last year.It was the Year of the Tiger, my Chinese zodiac sign, when tradition says that ill fortune will seek you out.Red underwear is supposed to keep you safe because Chinese demons supposedly fear the color red.It didn't work.It was a rough year.For most of 2022, we remained sealed off from the world by China's strict pandemic policy.
China threatens 'serious consequences' over US warship DW 03/24/2023
27 minutes ago27 minutes ago China and the US are once again in a standoff over the question of sovereignty in the South China Sea.The US says its ship was asserting its maritime rights in the area.China warned the US on Friday that there would be "serious consequences" after a US warship entered waters claimed by Beijing, ramping up already heightened tensions.
US denies Chinese claim it drove away American destroyer
The United States has denied Chinese claims that its military drove away an American guided-missile destroyer from operating around disputed islands in the South China Sea.ensions in the region between the two powers continue to rise.The US navy's 7th Fleet said a statement from China's Southern Theatre Command that it had forced the USS Milius away from waters around the Paracel Islands - called Xisha by China - was "false".
A New Report Finds That the "War on Terror" Led to More Than 4.5 Million Deaths
Destruction of key infrastructure, including hospitals and other health care facilities, fueled mortality.U.S. Air Force F16 fighter jets fly in formation during U.S.-Philippines joint air force exercises dubbed Cope Thunder at Clark Air Base on May 9, 2023, in the Philippines.Ezra Acayan / Getty Images America's post-9/11 wars have led to more than 4.5 million deaths, according to a major new report from the Costs of War Project at Brown University.
"What if India ruled Great Britain?" reads the caption of a TikTok video, now viewed over 1.7 million times.The prompt is followed by a series of faux documentary images that narrate a history which never happened: An industrial revolution set off the militarization of India.London fell to the Indian Armada, and wealthy Indian families settled in Great Britain.
'Sesame Street' introduces TJ, the show's first Filipino American muppet
TJ is Sesame Street's first Filipino muppet.Courtesy of Sesame Workshop.Photographer: John Barrett Sesame Street has debuted TJ, its first Filipino muppet.TJ joins Ji-Young, the show's first Asian American character, who was introduced in a special Thanksgiving episode in 2021.In a recent segment of the children's TV show, TJ spends time with fellow muppets Ji-Young and Grover, and actor Kal Penn, who discusses the word of the day: confidence.
'It's not for the faint-hearted' the story of India's intrepid women seaweed divers
Thangamma, about 80 years old, gathers seaweed off Pananthoppu beach, Pamban island, Tamil Nadu, India.Seaweed extracts are used in a booming global food industry.An estimated 5,000 women gather seaweed in the shallow reefs around Pamban island, which they sell to local factories.Anushree Bhatter for NPR Early on a warm February morning, a group of ten women, ranging in age from 50 to 60, sit on the sandy shores of Akkal Madam beach on India's Pamban Island, carefully bandaging their fingers.
Abortion seekers can face prison time in more than 120 countries: global study
In more than 120 countries, people who seek abortions are at risk of facing prison time, according to a new review published Monday.BMJ Global Health, a peer-reviewed journal, conducted the study which they called a "comprehensive global analysis" of the penalization of abortion.The study found that over 90 countries have maximum penalties of five years in prison for abortion-seekers, while 25 have sentences of between five and 10 years.
The crypto-to-AI pivot was a mirage. How AI could make crypto bigger than ever
The meme of the crypto-to-AI pivot started even before the November 2022 release of ChatGPT.Last October, Meta, a company that was so all-in on the metaverse that it co-opted its name for itself a year earlier, had a different message for the public.Chief financial officer Susan Li said that AI, not the metaverse, would drive most of the company's capital expenditure growth in 2023.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Southeast Asian Sugar
Here's a conversation starter for your next dinner party: Ask your guests how many types of sugar they can name.If people tap out at white sugar, brown sugar, castor sugar, and maybe jaggery, it is understandable.The first three types dominate grocery store shelves and eclipse other kinds, particularly those from Southeast Asia, namely rock sugar and palm sugar.
Chinese APT Uses New 'Stack Rumbling' Technique to Disable Security Software
A subgroup of the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as APT41 has been observed using a new denial-of-service (DoS) technique to disable security software, cybersecurity firm Trend Micro reports.Tracked as Earth Longzhi, the APT41 subgroup is known for the targeting of organizations in the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Chinese Cyberspies Delivered Malware via Legitimate Software Updates
A Chinese APT actor tracked as Evasive Panda has been observed targeting in-country members of an international non-governmental organization (NGO) with the MgBot backdoor, and the malware was likely delivered through the legitimate update channels of popular Chinese software, cybersecurity firm ESET reports.
As attacks on journalists rise in Ukraine and beyond, The Times's publisher warns of risks to democracy.
A.G. Sulzberger, the publisher of The New York Times warned on Tuesday that when the free press erodes, democratic erosion almost always follows, delivering a call to protect journalists as fatal attacks on reporters have increased especially in the war in Ukraine.In remarks at a United Nations event honoring the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, he urged world leaders to protect independent journalism, whether by securing legal protections in their own countries or by punishing attacks on journalists elsewhere.
Defending press freedom, an eye on China and more on Ukraine's grain: What to watch for this week.
Russia faces growing calls to release Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter who has been jailed for over a month on espionage charges that the United States considers bogus.President Biden used his speech at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday in Washington to denounce Mr. Gershkovich's detention, which the United States has declared wrongful, and to stress the importance of press freedom.
Biden to Meet Marcos in Washington as Tensions Grow With China
WASHINGTON President Biden will meet with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at the White House on Monday, a visit that is meant to send a message to China that the Filipino leader plans to deepen his country's relationship with the United States.Mr. Marcos's trip comes days after the U.S. and Philippine militaries held joint exercises aimed at curbing China's influence in the South China Sea and strengthening the United States' ability to defend Taiwan if China invades.
Biden looks to strengthen ties with Philippines as Marcos visits White House
President Joe Biden is expected to welcome Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House this week as part of continued efforts to strengthen security and economic relations between the US and the Philippines amid regional concerns over an increasingly assertive China.Senior administration officials described new steps and initiatives that will be announced this week, including a new set of bilateral defense guidelines to strengthen the alliance and the transfer of US hardware including three C-130 aircraft and additional patrol vessels to support efforts to modernize Manila's armed forces.
Paul Schrader: Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now' Re-Release Was 'Worse' Than Original
"I think when Francis [Ford Coppola] did his longer version of 'Apocalypse Now,' it was worse than before," Schrader said.Paul Schrader is warning about the "slippery slope" of filmmakers revisiting their work.The Oscar winner addressed the films of Terrence Malick and George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola's " Apocalypse Now " as examples of why films of the past should not be recut or adapted to modern times.
One of America's Oldest Tiki Bars Is Getting a Full Restoration and Reopening
Leaving the heavy wooden door cracked at 331 N. Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach is a sure recipe for conversation.Even if it's just propped open a few inches, for a few minutes, someone is sure to poke their head in from the sidewalk to peek at the darkened scene inside.Most simply want to know what's going on with all the new construction; others carry a story at their hip, ready to pull at the first opportunity.
Lindbergh's Uptown Atlanta Development Will Soon Include a Test Kitchen for Local Chefs
The team behind underground supper club Chow Club Atlanta is launching a year-long chefs series in May, part of the new Uptown Test Kitchen opening at Uptown Atlanta, a 47-acre development anchored by the Lindbergh MARTA Station.Called Chow a la Carte, Chow Club founders Yohana Solomon and Amanda Plumb plan to bring in seven house chefs and several other guest chefs weekly to Uptown Test Kitchen serving food from countries like Nigeria, Colombia, and the Philippines.
Five Decades In, Atlanta's Landmark Rotating Restaurant Polaris Keeps on Spinning
Eater is highlighting some of Atlanta's oldest restaurants and food institutions through a series of photo essays, and personal stories.The restaurants featured are a mix of longtime familiar favorites and less well-known venerable establishments serving a wide variety of cuisines and communities in Atlanta and the surrounding metro area.
Forget a Food Hall, This Drinks Hall Is Opening at Pratt Pullman District
The ever-evolving food and drink options at Pullman Yards - aka Pratt Pullman District - in Kirkwood will expand again soon, when a drinking hall, of sorts, opens there later this spring.Dubbed AlcoHall (pun intended), Pratt Pullman and Atomic Entertainment owners Adam Rosenfelt and Maureen Meulen describe their latest venture together as a food hall for drinks.
Fire Kills at Least 10 on Passenger Ferry in Philippines
A passenger ferry caught fire overnight in the southern Philippines, killing at least 10 people, officials said on Thursday.The ship was at sea, near an island in the southern province of Basilan, when the fire occurred on Wednesday evening, the Philippine Coast Guard said.The cause of the fire was not immediately clear, and the coast guard said an investigation was underway.
French workers are the most fulfilled in Europe', study finds
According to a new study on Mind Health and Wellbeing in 2023 by Axa, which polled over 30,000 workers across Europe, French workers are among the most fulfilled in the workplace.While it may come as a surprise to many watching France battle not to work an additional two years which is what French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform would have them do French workers are far from being the most unhappy in Europe.
Audacia Partners With AdsWizz To Represent Marketplace Ad Inventory
Audacia, a global advertising marketplace connecting publishers, advertisers, and customers across premium audio environments, announced that it has entered into an agreement with AdsWizz to represent AdsWizz's marketplace ad inventory across streaming and podcasts in Asia.AdsWizz's audio advertising technology combined with Audacia's expertise in the JAPAC market will streamline podcast, music, and gaming inventory connections, making premium audio content more easily accessible to advertisers.
"The next big Asian market": Local Filipino-American players pave way for baseball's growth in Philippines
(Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)
Nestled in a clearing between rye fields and lush jungle, the bases on one of the few baseball diamonds in the Philippines' Tanauan City sat in sludge.In video taken by scouts visiting the area, a rooster crowed in the background and a dog watched from behind a rusty foul-line fence.
Ontario provided free hospital care for uninsured patients during the pandemic. But that's coming to an end | CBC News
Toronto woman Rose Celeste says she spent years avoiding a visit to the doctor.As an undocumented migrant worker, she feared something as simple as a checkup could lead to her deportation back to the Philippines.But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago, that changed.The province directed hospitals to temporarily provide medically necessary care to patients without coverage while it reimbursed them for the expense something that led Celeste, 61, to discover and then treat her thyroid cancer.