Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101
A protégé of Ferdinand Marcos, he helped administer eight years of martial law before turning on his patron in the “People Power” uprising of 1986.
Month: November 2025
Skin-Care Treatment That’s as Easy as a Drybar Blowout
A new clinic aims to make skin-care treatments as easy as getting a Drybar blowout.
Wifredo Lam: Artist-Poet of Tropical Dreams and Sorrows
The great Cuban modernist, whose politics and Afro-Asian roots shaped his paintings and inspired generations of artists, gets a revelatory survey at MoMA.
England set for Etihad start to Euro 2028 campaign
LONDON: England will play their first match of Euro 2028 at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium if they qualify directly, with fellow co-hosts the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales set to play all their group games at home, it was announced during Wednesday’s tournament launch in London. The launch, which included an unveiling of the … Read more
Wolves appoint Edwards as manager in bid to avoid relegation
LONDON: Premier League strugglers Wolves confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half year contract on Wednesday. Edwards has left Championship club Middlesbrough and replaces Vitor Pereira, who was sacked by Wolves earlier this month. The 42-year-old, who managed Luton in the Premier League, faces a huge task to … Read more
He Helped Cities Anticipate Damage From Storms
[Austin Becker developed an early warning system to protect critical infrastructure from storms. His project’s funding was eliminated in April.
Canadian Travel to the United States Falls for 10th Consecutive Month
The drop has been reflected in air and car travel, according to Canadian statistics. Tensions over tariffs placed by the Trump administration spurred calls for Canadians to spend their money at home.
Man Accused of Running Southeast Asia Scam Compound Is Extradited to China
[China and the United States say She Zhijiang, a Chinese-born businessman, ran a major scam compound in Myanmar. He was arrested in Bangkok in 2022.
Trump signs bill ending record 43-day government shutdown
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation ending the longest government shutdown in US history, hours after the House of Representatives voted to restart disrupted food assistance, pay hundreds of thousands of federal workers and revive a hobbled air-traffic control system. The Republican-controlled chamber passed the package by a vote of 222-209, with Trump’s support … Read more
Gauff and Fritz back for United Cup against Swiatek’s Poland
The January 2-11 mixed-teams tournament in Sydney and Perth will feature 18 countries SYDNEY: Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz will spearhead the United States’ title defence at the mixed teams United Cup in Australia, organisers said Thursday, with Iga Swiatek leading Poland’s quest for revenge. World number three Gauff and sixth-ranked Fritz edged Poland to … Read more
