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Meta will soon face another high-stakes trial in US

OAKLAND, United States — With two convictions and nearly $1 billion in damages already stacked up, Meta will face another trial starting this week about alleged harms to children in a case brought by four US states. The federal trial, one of the most consequential among a myriad of legal proceedings targeting social networks in

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps record pace

NEW YORK — “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” continued its blistering pace in theaters, collecting $144.5 million domestically over its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, while Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” set a new high for the director. The Sony-Marvel release has accrued $1.67 billion worldwide in just 10 days of release, putting it on

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Shipping line resumes Odiongan-Batangas trips in Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro— Montenegro Shipping Lines Inc. is set to resume ferry operations between Odiongan, Romblon, and Batangas on Monday, according to the latest advisory. The shipping line said a vessel is scheduled to depart Odiongan at 5 p.m. Monday for Batangas. READ: Heavy rains expected over parts of Luzon on Monday, Aug.10 Passengers

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Missing collector found dead in Leyte; suspect surrenders

TACLOBAN CITY – A 21-year-old woman who had been reported missing since Aug. 3 was found dead in a mountainous area of Isabel, Leyte after a “habal-habal (motorcycle taxi)” driver surrendered to police and allegedly confessed to killing her. The victim, Rina Jane Brigildo, was a collector for CARD (Center for Agriculture and Rural Development)

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Over 500 Olongapo residents evacuated due to floods

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — More than 500 residents in Olongapo City have evacuated from their homes due to floods as the river reached its spilling level early Monday amid persistent monsoon rains.  According to data from the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, at least 165 families (517 individuals) were displaced.  Water levels of the

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3 barangays in Calapan remain impassable due to flooding

CALAPAN CITY — Three barangays in Calapan City remain impassable due to continued flooding brought by the prevailing bad weather, according to the latest road update from the city government. The affected areas are Barangays Maidlang, Navotas, and Gutad. READ: Heavy rains expected over parts of Luzon on Monday, Aug.10 Authorities advised motorists to avoid

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15 reported dead amid spate of rains due to habagat, storms, says PNP

MANILA, Philippines — Fifteen individuals were reported dead amid the onslaught of the southwest monsoon (habagat) and tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay (international name: Kujira), according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Data shared by PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co in a press briefing in Camp Crame on Monday showed that the

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Debsirin Nonthaburi School shooting suspect researched firearms for years

The 12 year old schoolgirl lost her life while receiving treatment on Saturday, August 8, raising the death toll from the shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School to nine. Police revealed that the young gunman had researched firearms online for around two years prior to the incident. The school confirmed the girl’s death on its official …

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Tooth decay tumour leaves Thai man accused of faking photos

A 31 year old man in Thailand says a growth on the left side of his face, which he described as having developed after years of picking at a decayed tooth with a toothpick, has left him in constant pain and uncertain how long he has left. He shared his story after facing online accusations …

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LIVE UPDATES: Heavy habagat rains, flooding continue to hit parts of PH

MANILA, Philippines – The southwest monsoon, or habagat, continues to bring heavy rains over parts of Luzon and the Visayas on Monday, with several areas reporting flooding as the weather system persists. The state weather bureau warned that heavy rainfall could continue, particularly over western sections of Luzon and the Visayas. READ: LIVE UPDATES: Habagat

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