JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday. There was no tsunami warning, and officials said there were no immediate reports of damage or injury. The U.S. Geological Survey said...
BRIGHTON, Michigan (AP) – Ed Bambas will soon ring up his last can of corn. The 88-year-old Michigan grocery worker was handed an oversized check for $1.7 million Friday, the result of a remarkable fundraising campaign by a young Australian man with an extraordinary following on social media....
ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia (AP) – Emergency crews raced against time on Friday after last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides that struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people. Relief operations were underway, but the scale of need overwhelmed the capabilities of rescuers....
NEW DELHI (AP) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership with Russia. The 23rd Russia-India Summit...
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) – When Russia’s full-scale invasion began nearly four years ago, a 26-year-old soldier known as Monka didn’t see a combat role she could do. But that changed as technology reshaped the battlefield and opened new paths. Last year, she joined the military as a pilot of...
The local government of Pasig has ordered the closure of nine companies owned by contractor couple Sarah and Curlee Discaya due to various violations, including over P1.1 billion in alleged unpaid taxes. The closure was ordered on Nov. 25 by the Office of the City Administrator (OCA) and the...
The city government of Quezon City is encouraging its citizens to participate in various activities on Sunday, Dec. 7, as part of its Car-free, Carefree Sundays in Tomas Morato Ave. Among the activities are Zumba, jogging, bicycle rides, roller skating, and exercise with members of the Quezon...
Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso assured Manileños of a happy and filling Christmas as the city prepares for the distribution of Pamaskong Handog 2025 food boxes to households. He, together with Vice Mayor Chi Atienza, personally inspected the food boxes stored at San Andres...
The city government of Parañaque was recognized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-National Capital Region (DENR-NCR) for its continuous efforts to promote sustainable practices and its strong participation in various ecological initiatives across Metro Manila. Parañaque Mayor...
The city government of Las Piñas distributed financial assistance to over 700 Las Piñeros, amounting to P3,000, to beneficiaries of the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita (AKAP) program on Dec. 3. Las Piñas Mayor April Aguilar said the beneficiaries of the AKAOP program will help them with their...
The Pateros municipal government suspended classes in two public schools on Dec. 5 due to an ongoing demolition of a building. The affected schools are the Pateros Elementary School and Pateros National High School. "Upang matiyak ang seguridad at kaligtasan ng bawat mag-aaral, guro, at...
A 55-year-old woman was severely beaten by three individuals who accused her of stealing money from them along Estrella corner Osmeña in Barangay Bangkal, Makati City on Thursday night, Dec. 4. According to Barangay Bangkal medical responder Raisa Pascual, the victim sustained a head injury as...
