La Salle gears up for UAAP Season 88 with Amos, other newbies: Just moments after La Salle was booted out of its UAAP men’s basketball tournament throne ...
sports.inquirer.net/599524/la-salle-gears-up-for-uaap-season-88-with-amos-other-newbies

UAAP: UP guard Harold Alarcon coming back for one final year: MANILA, Philippines–Shortly after helping University of the Philippines claim its second UAAP title ...
sports.inquirer.net/599531/uaap-up-guard-harold-alarcon-coming-back-for-one-final-year

UAAP Finals: Topex Robinson, La Salle eager to build on loss: MANILA, Philippines— Coach Topex Robinson barely had any regrets at the end of the UAAP Season 87 ...
sports.inquirer.net/599280/topex-robinson-la-salle-eager-to-build-on-uaap-finals-loss

Mason Amos apologizes to Ateneo for shocking nature of La Salle transfer: Gilas Pilipinas prospect Mason Amos breaks his silence on his controversial move from ...
rappler.com/sports/uaap/mason-amos-apology-ateneo-fans-transfer-la-salle-green-archers/

Former De La Salle Zobel standout Kean Baclaan made his La Salle return by joining the Green Archers in the UAAP seniors’ division after spending his first two ... Show more
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Major catch: UP Maroons lure UE standout Rey Remogat: UE guard Rey Remogat, the runner-up in the UAAP MVP race last season, crosses over to the UP Maroons
rappler.com/sports/uaap/up-fighting-maroons-lure-ue-red-warriors-standout-rey-remogat/

US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food: Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cats-euthanized-after-testing-positive-bird-flu-linked-raw-pet-food-2025-02-14/

Sheryl Crow gets rid of Tesla because of Musk, donates to NPR: Sheryl Crow waved goodbye to her black Tesla in a video shared to Instagram on Friday ...
businessinsider.com/sheryl-crow-says-got-rid-tesla-because-musk-donated-npr-2025-2

Quick Glance: Country Singer Ends Tesla Relationship Over Musk Dislike
- Sheryl Crow has decided to part ways with her Tesla due to her dislike for Elon Musk.
- In an Instagram post, Crow emphasized the importance of values and bid farewell to the vehicle.
- She plans to donate the proceeds to NPR to support the pursuit of truth.
- No details have been provided about what vehicle Crow will choose next.
How Popular Is Elon Musk's DOGE? Very, According to Focus Group: Out of the 11 people from Arizona who participated in the focus group held by Engagious and Sago ...
newsweek.com/elon-musk-popularity-doge-focus-group-2031298

Pope Francis prescribed ‘complete rest’ following hospitalization for bronchitis: Pope Francis has been prescribed “complete rest” following his hospitalization ...
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US goverment seeks to rehire recently fired nuclear workers: It is having problems contacting people who were fired in Trump's blitz to shrink the federal ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c4g3nrx1dq5o

Australia to put two-year ban on foreigners buying existing homes amid housing crunch
reuters.com/markets/asia/australia-put-two-year-ban-foreigners-buying-existing-homes-amid-housing-crunch-2025-02-16/

US gives conditional nod to Zoetis' bird flu vaccine for poultry: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has given a conditional approval to Zoetis to use its bird ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-grants-conditional-clearance-zoetis-bird-flu-vaccine-poultry-2025-02-14/

Broadcom, TSMC eye possible Intel deals to split storied chipmaker, WSJ reports
reuters.com/markets/deals/broadcom-tsmc-eye-possible-intel-deals-that-would-split-storied-chipmaker-wsj-2025-02-16/

Emma Watson Makes Rare Public Appearance: "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson stepped out in public amid her master's degree studies, making a rare public appearance ...
newsweek.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/emma-watson-rare-appearance-masters-degree-2031779

Israeli PM Netanyahu thanks US President Trump for 'full support' on Gaza
wionews.com/world/israeli-pm-netanyahu-thanks-us-president-trump-for-full-support-on-gaza-8725325

Cut him some slack: Dutton says Trump relationship needs different approach: The opposition leader says the US president’s business background means he knows how ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/cut-him-some-slack-dutton-says-trump-relationship-needs-different-approach-20250216-p5lcgq.html

Trump suggests no laws are broken if he’s ‘saving his country’: The quote, posted to Trump's social media, is a variation of one sometimes attributed to Napoleon ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/02/15/nation/donald-trump-above-the-law-napoleon-bonaparte/

Vale expects to raise Carajas iron ore output by 13% with billionaire investment
reuters.com/markets/commodities/brazils-vale-confirms-12-billion-investment-carajas-complex-through-2030-2025-02-14/

Red dye 3 has been banned in America, what comes next? : Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigned on a focus on artificial dyes and other chemicals in food
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/red-dye-3-erythrosine-ban-b2698880.html

TikTok and CapCut shoot right to the top of Apple’s App Store downloads as ByteDance returns to phones
fastcompany.com/91279274/tiktok-and-capcut-top-app-store-downloads-return-android-iphones

Measles outbreak in undervaccinated Texas area doubles—again: The outbreak now spans four counties.
arstechnica.com/health/2025/02/texas-measles-outbreak-climbs-to-48-cases-almost-all-kids-13-hospitalized/

US retail sales plunged last month as consumers pulled back after busy holiday season
apnews.com/article/retail-sales-consumer-economy-shopping-53a08a284799497a6eaf79e95a047b0e

Justice Department fires multiple immigration judges amid case backlog: The Department of Justice fired multiple immigration judges Friday, according to two ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/justice-department-fires-multiple-immigration-judges-case-backlog-rcna192365

The Lebanese army fired tear gas at Hezbollah supporters as they protested near Beirut airport on Saturday against Lebanon's decision to deny an Iranian flight ... Show more

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Heartbroken mom of boy killed by Queens mob says he'd been targeted, changed schools Teen, 14, stabbed to death outside Queens McDonald's was bullied, had to be transferred: mother
Quick Glance: Nissan and Honda Halt Merger Discussions
- Nissan and Honda have ended talks on a merger that would have formed the world's third-largest automaker.
- The companies will focus on a strategic partnership to collaborate in the era of electric vehicles.
- Negotiations stalled after Honda proposed a change in the merger structure, leading to the decision to cease discussions.
- Nissan is facing financial challenges and must adapt to a rapidly evolving automotive industry shifting towards electric vehicles.
Aviva's India arm hit with $7.5 million fine for fake invoice scheme, order shows
reuters.com/business/finance/avivas-india-arm-hit-with-75-million-fine-fake-invoice-scheme-order-shows-2025-02-16/

Elon Musk's DOGE Website Being 'Hacked' Sparks Mockery: The homepage on Friday featured text stating: "This is a joke of a .gov site."
newsweek.com/doge-website-hacked-elon-musk-trump-2031707

Elon Musk’s DOGE Shares Classified U.S. Intel With Entire World: Elon Musk’s minions posted classified data on their website for anyone to see.
newrepublic.com/post/191580/elon-musk-doge-classified-us-intel-data-website

Labor pledges two-year ban on foreign housing investors, mirroring Coalition promise
smh.com.au/politics/federal/labor-pledges-two-year-ban-on-foreign-housing-investors-mirroring-coalition-promise-20250215-p5lcdj.html

Australia to ban foreigners from buying some homes as costs soar: From April 1, foreign investors will be banned from buying established property until March ...
straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australia-to-ban-foreigners-from-buying-some-homes-as-costs-soar

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has been at the forefront of upheaval and mass firings at federal agencies ... Show more

US manufacturing output falls in January on weak motor vehicle production: U.S. manufacturing production unexpectedly fell in January, weighed down by a sharp ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-manufacturing-output-falls-january-weak-motor-vehicle-production-2025-02-14/

President Trump signed an executive order halting federal funding for schools that mandate the COVID-19 vaccine.

Quick Glance: Trump Cuts Funding for Schools with Vaccine Mandates
- Trump signed an executive order halting federal funds for schools that require Covid vaccinations for students.
- A White House aide stated that vaccination decisions should rest with parents.
- Trump announced plans to strip funding from schools enforcing vaccine and mask mandates.
- He also commented on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, indicating it depends on Netanyahu's actions.
Canadian dollar notches second straight weekly gain on US tariff delays: The Canadian dollar edged up to a two-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Friday ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/canadian-dollar-notches-second-straight-weekly-gain-us-tariff-delays-2025-02-14/

UN peacekeeping mission deputy commander injured after convoy attacked in Beirut
reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-peacekeeping-mission-outgoing-deputy-force-commander-injured-after-convoy-2025-02-14/

Far-right politician Sarah Knafo is making inroads with Trump 2.0. The crypto-aficionado and Musk supporter is a leading figure of France's Reconquest ... Show more
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A 2nd U.S. judge pauses Trump's order against gender-affirming care for trans youth
npr.org/2025/02/15/nx-s1-5298655/gender-affirming-care-trans-youth-judge-ruling

Quick Glance: Judge Blocks Trump's Order on Trans Youth Care
- A second federal judge has temporarily paused Trump's order halting federal support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth under 19.
- This temporary restraining order was granted by Judge Lauren King following lawsuits from the attorneys general of Washington, Oregon, and Minnesota.
- The ruling comes after another federal judge issued a similar blocking order and highlights ongoing legal challenges to Trump's policies.
- The lawsuit claims the order violates equal rights and states' rights, while the Trump administration disputes these allegations.
IRS Will Lay Off Thousands Of Probationary Workers In The Middle Of Tax Season: This comes as the Trump administration intensified sweeping efforts to shrink the ...
huffpost.com/entry/irs-lay-off-thousands-probationary-workers-middle-tax-season_n_67b0cd07e4b08451e06516dd

Quick Glance: Musk's DOGE Launches Audit of IRS: Key Insights
- A member of Musk's DOGE entered IRS offices in Washington for the first time, raising concerns about potential cuts to the agency.
- The Trump administration and DOGE have been reducing federal jobs to enhance efficiency, sparking worries regarding government functionality.
- Gavin Kliger, a DOGE member, made inquiries about IRS operations and employee headcount during the peak tax season.
- No operational changes or layoffs have been confirmed for the IRS, but politicians have expressed concerns over possible delays in taxpayer refunds and data security.
Energy Department scrambles to rehire nuclear bomb experts fired in major DOGE screw up: Reports
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/doge-screw-up-nuclear-experts-fired-b2698732.html

Inflation is up 3% despite Trump’s campaign pledge to ‘beat the hell’ out of it: Despite Trump's claim that his return to the White House would lower energy ...
fastcompany.com/91278294/inflation-up-3-despite-trumps-campaign-pledge-beat-hell-out-of-it

RFK Jr. Goes After Widely Used Antidepressants, Claiming They Could Be A Threat To Americans
vanityfair.com/news/story/rfk-jr-goes-after-antidepressants-claiming-threat-to-americans

Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs: An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c74e284ll8xo

Quick Glance: Lawsuit Against Jay-Z and Diddy Dismissed
- A lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z, alleging the rape of a 13-year-old in 2000, has been dismissed in New York.
- The anonymous plaintiff, referred to as Jane Doe, voluntarily withdrew the case, preventing it from being refiled.
- Jay-Z called the dismissal a "victory," asserting the allegations were baseless, while Diddy's legal team maintained his innocence.
- Diddy still faces multiple civil suits and remains in custody until his trial scheduled for May 2025.
Departments reveal how many diversity and inclusion roles exist: The Coalition’s vow to slash diversity and inclusion roles in the public service will only ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/departments-reveal-how-many-diversity-and-inclusion-roles-exist-20250214-p5lc38.html

Philippines grapples with 39% drop in foreign investment in 2024 as global appetite wanes
mb.com.ph/2025/2/15/foreign-investment-in-philippines-plunges

Mother and two-year-old daughter die days after Munich car ramming: A mother and her two-year-old daughter have died from injuries sustained two days ago when a ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250215-mother-and-two-year-old-daughter-die-days-after-munich-car-ramming

Quick Glance: Fatal Car Attack in Munich Shocks Community
- A 37-year-old mother and her two-year-old daughter died after a man drove into a crowd in Munich.
- The 24-year-old Afghan asylum seeker who carried out the attack was arrested and reportedly acted with religious motivation.
- This tragedy has raised security concerns in Germany ahead of upcoming elections and intensified discussions on migration.
- The incident occurred just before the Munich Security Conference, amid rising support for the far-right AfD due to similar past events.
HBL, S&P Global launch Pakistan's first manufacturing PMI
reuters.com/markets/asia/hbl-sp-global-launch-pakistans-first-manufacturing-pmi-2025-02-14/

Fund managers boost exposure to bitcoin ETFs, quarterly US filings show: Asset managers, ranging from wealth management companies to hedge funds and pension ...
reuters.com/business/finance/fund-managers-boost-exposure-bitcoin-etfs-quarterly-us-filings-show-2025-02-15/

TRENDING: 2Baba, fiancee Natasha Osawuru, spotted shopping in Benin (VIDEO): 2baba has remained in the public eye since announcing his divorce from Annie ...
premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/774634-trending-2baba-fiancee-natasha-osawuru-spotted-shopping-in-benin-video.html

'We're under attack by billionaires': Fired federal workers speak out on terminations
abcnews.go.com/Politics/attack-billionaires-fired-federal-workers-speak-terminations/story

“I think it’s completely immoral and illegal and also impractical and absurd. You simply cannot, cannot deport two million people ... Show more

Meta plans investments into AI-driven humanoid robots, memo shows: Meta Platforms is establishing a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop ...
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/meta-plans-investments-into-ai-driven-humanoid-robots-memo-shows-2025-02-14/

Robotics startup Figure AI in talks for new funding at $39.5 billion valuation, source says
reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/robotics-startup-figure-ai-talks-new-funding-395-billion-valuation-bloomberg-2025-02-14/

Pro-Palestine protesters marched in London on Saturday, 15 February, in a national demonstration titled “Freedom for Palestine” to show solidarity with ... Show more

OpenAI tells Musk it is 'not for sale' after tech titan's $97 billion bid : ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has rejected a hostile takeover bid from Elon Musk.
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/openai-tells-musk-not-sale-tech-titans-97-billion-bid-rcna192300

Quick Glance: OpenAI rejects Musk's $97.4 billion bid
- OpenAI has rejected a $97.4 billion bid from a consortium led by Elon Musk, stating the organization is not for sale.
- The company aims to strengthen its nonprofit structure while Musk threatens to withdraw his offer if OpenAI remains nonprofit.
- Elon Musk and Sam Altman have had a strained relationship since Musk left OpenAI in 2019, questioning the organization's profit-driven approach.
- Musk has taken legal action to prevent OpenAI from transitioning to a for-profit structure.
Nebraska radio broadcaster Greg Sharpe dies after bout with cancer: Greg Sharpe, who recently completed his 17th full football season as the lead radio ...
omaha.com/sports/huskers/football/nebraska-radio-broadcaster-greg-sharpe-dies-after-bout-with-cancer/article_23f24736-c7b3-11ef-98ff-1b2f8fa7ad42.html

Spotify weighs $5.99 premium for added features, ticket access, Bloomberg News reports
reuters.com/technology/spotify-weighs-599-premium-added-features-ticket-access-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-02-15/

Trump administration adds note rejecting 'gender ideology' to government websites
engadget.com/science/trump-administration-adds-note-rejecting-gender-ideology-to-government-websites-220253562.html

Royal Society urged to expel Elon Musk as fellows sign open letter: More than 1,700 academics complain about X owner’s behaviour, citing his ‘assault on ...
theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/14/elon-musk-royal-society-open-letter-academics

Quick Glance: Scientists Demand Royal Society to Expel Elon Musk
- The Royal Society faces pressure to expel Elon Musk after over 1,700 scientists signed an open letter expressing their concerns.
- The letter criticizes Musk's public statements and calls for the Royal Society to clarify how his behavior aligns with its code of conduct.
- Prominent members, including professors from leading universities, have resigned due to the Royal Society's inaction.
- A meeting of the Royal Society Fellowship is scheduled for March 3 to discuss principles regarding public statements and member behavior.
EEOC seeks to drop gender discrimination case after Trump executive order: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to drop a suit on behalf of a worker ...
npr.org/2025/02/15/nx-s1-5298679/eeoc-gender-discrimination-case-trump-order

Google Maps Is Deleting Negative 'Gulf Of America' Reviews: Google Maps deleted 1-star reviews of the renamed body of water and has turned off the ability to ...
huffpost.com/entry/google-maps-is-deleting-negative-gulf-of-america-reviews_n_67ae308ee4b07bf8b1a3590a

Quick Glance: Trump Excludes AP Over Gulf Name Dispute
- President Trump has barred the Associated Press (AP) from the White House and Air Force One for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
- This action has been labeled as censorship and a violation of the First Amendment rights related to free speech and press.
- The AP described the ban as discriminatory and punitive for its reporting, while the administration insisted on adherence to the new geographic designations.
- The AP will continue to cover White House events, but access restrictions highlight the escalating tensions between the government and the media.
America's Bourbon Whiskey Gets Sweet Deal As India Slashes Tariffs From 150% To 50%
ndtv.com/world-news/americas-bourbon-whiskey-gets-sweet-deal-as-india-slashes-tariffs-from-150-to-50-7712290

Roger Federer has big plans to improve education in South Africa: Roger Federer has stressed the importance of ramping up efforts to improve early childhood ...
businesstech.co.za/news/lifestyle/811379/roger-federer-has-big-plans-to-improve-education-in-south-africa/

Raphael Haaser: Gold coup on Innviertel skis: Who the giant slalom world champion loves and who helped him get a main sponsor
nachrichten.at/sport/wintersport/ski-alpin/raphael-haaser-gold-coup-auf-innviertler-latten;art73891,4025419

To extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, Republicans seek to overlook the cost: As congressional Republicans try to extend President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts ...
reuters.com/world/us/extend-trumps-2017-tax-cuts-republicans-seek-overlook-cost-2025-02-14/

Bondi orders federal inmate transferred to Oklahoma for execution: President Donald Trump’s newly installed attorney general is ordering the transfer of a ...
independent.co.uk/news/oklahoma-hanson-donald-trump-federal-bureau-of-prisons-oklahoma-city-b2698597.html

Wyoming identifies first human case of bird flu: The Wyoming Department of Health said on Friday it has identified its first human case of H5N1 bird flu in the ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/wyoming-identifies-first-human-case-bird-flu-2025-02-14/

RFK Jr. Just Kneecapped the CDC on His First Day: The purging of federal workers continues.
newrepublic.com/post/191579/robert-f-kennedy-jr-cdc-infectious-disease-research

Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.
- The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.
- Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.
- The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
UIC proposes plan to close School of Literatures, Cultural Studies and Linguistics amid $22M deficit
trib.al/eOKSoAL

Mercadona under fire for latest price hikes: Supermarket chain Mercadona is coming under criticism, not only for food price hikes, but because of their increase ...
euroweeklynews.com/2025/02/15/mercadona-under-fire-for-latest-price-hikes/

Apple finally lets you merge two Apple IDs—kinda. Here’s how: Having more than one Apple ID is frustrating. Now Apple has released a tool that helps you merge ...
fastcompany.com/91278037/apple-how-to-merge-two-appleid-id-account-icloud-itunes-music-movies-apps

Trump vowed to reduce inflation. Eggs didn’t get the memo: Across the US, a scarcity of eggs caused primarily by a bad strain of bird flu has sent prices ...
theage.com.au/world/north-america/trump-vowed-to-reduce-inflation-eggs-didn-t-get-the-memo-20250214-p5lc1q.html

Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis: Pope Francis was taken to hospital on Friday morning for tests and to continue treatment of his ongoing bronchitis ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-02-14-pope-francis-taken-to-hospital-for-bronchitis/

Quick Glance: Pope Francis Hospitalized for Bronchitis Treatment
- Pope Francis is hospitalized for bronchitis treatment and necessary diagnostic tests.
- Despite his illness, he continued to hold daily audiences and conducted a Mass, delegating speeches to an aide.
- The 88-year-old has a history of health issues, including acute bronchitis and mobility challenges.
- He is being treated at Gemelli Hospital, where he has previously been hospitalized for other health concerns.
Jannik Sinner banned from tennis for three months in doping case settlement: Jannik Sinner, the men’s world No 1, has been banned from tennis for three months in ...
theguardian.com/sport/2025/feb/15/jannik-sinner-banned-from-tennis-for-three-months-in-doping-case-settlement-wada

Quick Glance: Jannik Sinner's Doping Case Results in Three-Month Ban
- Top-ranked player Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban in a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) following two positive doping tests.
- WADA had initially sought a one-year suspension but accepted Sinner's explanation that contamination occurred due to a trainer's use of a banned substance.
- Sinner remains eligible for the next Grand Slam, the French Open, with his suspension effective from February 9 to May 4.
- The president of the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation labeled the case as an 'injustice' but sees the settlement as a vindication of Sinner's innocence.
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