US provides Maryland $60 million to start rebuild of collapsed Baltimore bridge: Federal officials have told Maryland lawmakers the final cost of rebuilding the ...
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Quick Glance: Wife of Baltimore bridge collapse survivor reveals workers' situation during tragedy
- The wife of a construction worker who survived the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse describes it as a miracle that he survived as he cannot swim.
- Julio Cervantes was one of eight construction workers on the bridge when the Dali cargo ship crashed into a support pillar, causing the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.
- Search teams successfully located two individuals in the Port of Baltimore related to the bridge collapse incident.
- President Joe Biden has committed to rebuilding the bridge promptly, with the National Transportation Safety Board conducting an investigation into the incident.
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud: The sentence marks the culmination of Sam Bankman-Fried's plunge from an ...
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Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
‘THIS AIN’T TEXAS. AIN’T NO HOLD'EM' 🤠
Beyonce releases her eighth studio album “Cowboy Carter” on Friday, March 29. What’s your favorite from the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Honors Country Music's History: Easter Eggs Revealed
- Beyoncé's upcoming album Cowboy Carter pays tribute to country music, meticulously considering every aspect from the tracklist to the album art.
- The album reflects Beyoncé's own experiences as well as the legacies of pioneers and overlooked stars, inspired by her appearance at the 2016 CMA Awards.
- The visual and sonic presentation of the record is intentional, with nods in the music, featured guests, song titles, and promotional marketing.
- Beyoncé critically engages with the history of country music, celebrating often overlooked artists like Linda Martell who paved the way for Black women in the genre.
LIST: April 2024 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns: Here are the April 2024 special non-working days in various localities ...
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Catholic devotees practice the bloody ritual of self-flagellation along the streets of Barangay Lourdes North West, in Angeles City, Pampanga ... Show more
‘Oppenheimer’ director Christopher Nolan to be given knighthood: The Oscar-winning director receives a knighthood from the British government for services to ...
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Quick Glance: Knighthood Awarded to Christopher Nolan After 'Oppenheimer' Oscars Triumph
- Honoring Christopher Nolan with a knighthood and Emma Thomas with a damehood recognizes their significant impact on the film industry.
- Nolan's path to knighthood resembles a captivating journey full of twists, paying homage to his own intricate narratives.
- The Oscar victory for Oppenheimer, Nolan's gripping exploration of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and the creation of the atomic bomb, signifies a peak in his career.
- Thomas' exceptional attention to detail and deep understanding of filmmaking played a crucial role in bringing Nolan's visionary projects to fruition.
In a first, Pope Francis washes the feet of an all-women group of 12 disciples during the Washing of the Feet ritual at the Rebibbia correctional facility in ... Show more
Quick Glance: Pope Washes Feet of 12 Women at Rome Prison
- Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 female inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual to emphasize his calling of service and humility.
- He revolutionized the foot-washing ritual for the Vatican by insisting, since his first Holy Thursday as pope in 2013, on having women and people of other faiths among the 12 participants.
- Francis appeared in good shape at the prison, even after presiding over a long Mass earlier in the day in St. Peter’s Basilica. He was also energized by his visit to the Rebibbia prison, where he was given a basket of vegetables grown in the prison garden as well as two liturgical stoles.
- Despite the conclusion of Holy Thursday events, Francis has a lot to do in the upcoming days that will test his stamina, including the nighttime Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum on Friday.
Marc Pingris denies romantic involvement with Kim Rodriguez: Former PBA star Marc Pingris denies being romantically involved with actress Kim Rodriguez after ...
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‘Still in the war’: PH men’s football eyes more ‘options’ in next qualifiers: After absorbing a heavy whipping against Iraq, the Philippine men’s football team ...
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LIVESTREAM: Seven Last Words | Good Friday 2024: Watch the livestream of the Seven Last Words of the Archdiocese of Manila on Good Friday, March 29
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Basketball bloodline: How young Kieffer Alas etches his name on court: ‘Coming from a basketball family, my name is just known because of them. Now ...
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Musk’s xAI to launch improved version of chatbot: The new version, called Grok-1.5, will be made available to early testers and existing Grok users on social ...
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LIST: Bank schedules for Holy Week 2024: Bookmark and refresh this page for the Holy Week schedules released by banks
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Bookmark and refresh this page for the #HolyWeek2024 schedules released by malls. www.rappler.com/business/mall-schedules-hours-philippines-holy-week-2024/
LIVESTREAM: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion | Good Friday 2024: Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula leads the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at the ...
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Why parts of Good Friday worship have been controversial: Prayers and symbols have the power to bind people together, writes a religion scholar ...
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Meet Rex Villanueva, Batang Tiaong’s pint-sized star: ‘I want to prove that we can compete against anyone,’ says diminutive guard Rex Villanueva ...
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Wolff puts Verstappen top of Mercedes’ list to replace Hamilton: Mercedes eyes potential replacements as it is set to lose seven-time Formula One world champion ...
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Jack Animam heads to Australia NBL for latest career move: Gilas Women star Jack Animam takes her professional act to Australia after stints in Serbia, France ...
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A peaceful resolution steered by a firm hand. This is what President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos on Thursday, March 28 ... Show more
US THE DUO, NO LONGER A DUO 🥲
“Us The Duo” members Michael and Carissa Alvarado announced in a social media post on Friday, March 29 ... Show more
Oil spills cause P4.93 billion in damage in 2023 – PSA: Infrastructure and agriculture bore the brunt of extreme events and disasters in 2023
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PH Taekwondo Association launches probe on Bulacan school incident: A 17-year-old female varsity player from the Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation, Inc ...
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Korean chicken lovers, get ready for the arrival of South Korea’s famous chicken chain Goobne in Metro Manila! www.rappler.com/life-and-style/food-drinks/south-korean-chicken-chain-goobne-first-philippine-branch-2024/
Moving flood-prone gov’t facilities out of harm’s way is costly, time-consuming: Part 2: Experts say that moving all critical facilities away from flood zones is ...
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REMEMBERING JESUS’ SACRIFICE 🙏
The Stations of the Cross is a Catholic devotional practice where devotees walk through stations depicting Jesus' suffering and ... Show more
Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Hubert Guevara has died, the Office of the President (OP) announced on Friday, March 29 ... Show more
In the Philippines, where typhoons, earthquakes, and other natural hazards are a grim reality, social media has become a double-edged sword. www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/battle-versus-fake-news-perils-disinformation-caraga-disasters/
THE POWER OF PRAYER 🙏
Comedian and TV host Melai Cantiveros-Francisco reveals in a testimony on Good Friday, March 29, that she had a lump in her breast which ... Show more
BARMM commemorates 10-year-old peace accord, Murad cites gains: BARMM Chief Minister Al Haj Murad Ebrahim says the 2014 peace pact opened the doors to correcting ...
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Bibisita ka ba sa iba’t ibang simbahan? Magbibigay ka ba sa mga nangangailangan? Bilang Kristiyano, paano mo maipapakita ang iyong debosyon ngayong mahal na ... Show more
ADORATION, NOT OBLIGATION 🙏Pope Francis reminds the clergy to pray from the heart, not out of obligation, as they renew their vows on Maundy Thursday ... Show more
[OPINION] A big defeat for Big Tech: Tech companies know that if there is an open, democratic debate, consumers’ concerns about digital safeguards will easily ...
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WATCH: Fiesta sa Semana Santa: The celebration of Priests’ Day breaks the somber mood of Holy Week, as parishioners welcome pastors back in their arms after ...
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SALAMAT, FATHER! 🙏Pope Francis extends his gratitude to priests across the globe as they renew their vows during Chrism Masses on Maundy Thursday, March 28 ... Show more
Alex Eala, French partner clinch ITF W75 Croissy-Beaubourg doubles semifinals: Alex Eala and France home bet Estelle Cascino put together a stunning sweep of ...
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Mayor imposes Good Friday ban on parties, loud music in Boracay: The ban will be lifted by 6 am on Black Saturday
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A MOMENT OF SILENCE.Christians observe Good Friday, which commemorates the death of Jesus on the cross.
Take this time to pause and reflect. |~0~|
Just imagine how John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ inspired the creation of Negros’ frontier town
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Streak busted: Kai Sotto’s double-digit scoring run ends in Yokohama loss: After a string of double-digit scoring performances, Kai Sotto cools down as the ...
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[OPINION] Taking up our cross: The cross is a symbol of love and sacrifice for Christians
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Pope Francis washes the feet of inmates of the female section of Rebibbia Prison during a Holy Thursday ritual, in Rome, Italy March 28, 2024 ... Show more
Ren Faire PH and the death of the guilty pleasure: 'You come to Ren Faire not to redefine what it means to be a nerd, but to galvanize it'
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Alex Eala exits in singles, rallies in doubles of ITF W75 France: Alex Eala goes through a pair of three-setters and comes out with contrasting results in France
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PNR pauses operations for NSCR Project: Five-year suspension worries commuters: Commuters of the (PNR) expressed dismay as suspending operations in the (NCR) ...
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76ers optimistic Joel Embiid could return in regular season: Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid has been sidelined with a left knee injury sustained when the ...
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Durant dominates in Denver: Suns turn back Nuggets again: Kevin Durant shines on both ends as the Suns deal the Nuggets just their third loss in 18 games ...
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Miss Universe PH condemns cyberbullying, mulls legal action vs ‘toxic’ commenters
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UN rights committee urges UK to drop plan to deport refugees to Rwanda: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative government hopes to pass a bill that ...
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The Miss Universe Philippines organization issued a warning that they will take legal action if “cyberbullying towards the organization, delegates ... Show more
Quick Glance: Rumy Alqahtani: First Saudi Arabian Participant at Miss Universe 2024 Competition
- Saudi Arabia will be participating for the first time in the Miss Universe beauty pageant in 2024, with Rumy Alqahtani representing the country.
- Having established herself in the modeling industry by winning various beauty pageants globally, Alqahtani is a well-known runway model from Riyadh.
- To announce Saudi Arabia's involvement in the upcoming Miss Universe 2024 competition, Alqahtani took to Instagram and shared a picture of herself in a silver sequin gown, wearing a Miss Universe Saudi Arabia sash, and standing next to the Saudi flag.
- The 27-year-old model and influencer is a prominent figure in the fashion scene in Saudi Arabia, holding titles such as Miss Saudi Arabia, Miss Middle East, Miss Arab World Peace, and Miss Woman (Saudi Arabia).
Seoul bus drivers end strike after city agrees to wage increase: The Seoul Bus Labor Union and their employers agree to a 4.48% wage hike after negotiations ...
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Quick Glance: Seoul Bus Drivers' Strike Causes Morning Commute Delays
- On Thursday, unionized bus drivers in Seoul went on a general strike to demand a wage hike, resulting in the near complete halt of bus operations in the capital and leading to delays for commuters during the morning rush hour.
- Following unsuccessful last-minute wage negotiations, the union with approximately 18,000 members at 65 companies proceeded with their threatened strike, impacting 7,210 intracity buses, constituting 97.6 percent of the capital's bus services.
- This general strike, the first since 2012, brought about significant inconveniences for passengers during the morning rush hour, causing delays in travel times for commuters and catching uninformed passengers off guard.
- To alleviate passenger inconveniences, the city government ramped up subway operations for the morning and evening rush hours and extended the subway operating hours until 2 a.m.
Baguio village flooded after downpour, no thanks to plastic waste: Mayor Benjamin Magalong says the flooding at City Camp Lagoon is a ‘compelling lesson on the ...
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WATCH: Why Visita Iglesia is unstoppable despite the scorching heat: Rappler's Paterno Esmaquel II talks to Catholic pilgrims outside the Manila Cathedral ...
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She lost her freedom but found her faith.
In this Holy Week episode of Rappler Talk, former senator Leila de Lima opens up about her relationship with God ... Show more
In “Some People Need Killing,” investigative journalist Patricia Evangelista gives a harrowing recount of the stories behind the bloody drug war in the ... Show more
LIVESTREAM: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper | Maundy Thursday 2024: Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula presides over the Evening Mass of the Lord’s ...
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Samsung enables digital transformation through connected experiences: Samsung showcased its top-notch business solutions to support the country’s nation-building ...
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Jalen Green stars again as Rockets stretch longest active win streak in NBA: The Rockets continue their late-season resurgence with their 10th straight victory ...
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[WATCH] A unique Way of the Cross: Saving the environment, saving souls: The ‘Ecological Stations of the Cross’ at Capitol Commons Park, Pasig City ...
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Thailand’s lower house of parliament on Wednesday passed a marriage equality bill at the final reading, in a landmark step that moves the country closer to ... Show more
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
US defense chief reaffirms support for PH, chides ‘dangerous’ Chinese conduct: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ' the ironclad US commitment to the ...
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Rousing return: LeBron James back with triple-double as Lakers extend hot run: Back from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, LeBron James joins hands with ...
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Quick Glance: LeBron James Leads Lakers to Victory Over Grizzlies
- LeBron James had a triple-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Rui Hachimura scored 32 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers build a big lead in the third quarter and beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-124.
- Anthony Davis sat out against Memphis after a standout performance in Milwaukee, with James praising Hachimura's shooting skills, especially his 7 of 8 three-pointers, in Davis' absence.
- The Lakers led 69-61 at halftime and maintained a double-digit lead through most of the fourth quarter. Memphis closed the third quarter with a 21-4 run to cut the deficit to 102-92, but couldn't catch up to the Lakers' lead.
- Brandon Clarke made an emotional return after a long injury layoff, receiving a warm reception from fans. The Lakers' end-of-season performance echoes their successful playoff run in the previous season, showing signs of a promising postseason ahead.
Lola Amour bassist Raymond King talks about his fondness for bread during this Live Jam interview in August 2023. On Wednesday, March 27, 2024 ... Show more
Travel with Qantas to select cities in Australia, get a Sydney stop for free: Filipinos and international students traveling to Australia and New Zealand are in ...
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[Dash of SAS] Making abortion a constitutional right: The Philippine prohibitions on abortion are one of the strictest in the world. This is the story of one ...
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Spice Girl Mel B shares more in expanded memoir, aims to help abuse survivors: The singer looks back on her childhood, meteoric rise to fame and marriage to her ...
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