One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne’s funeral
AMERSHAM, England— The former members of boy band "One Direction" were among the mourners at the funeral of their band mate Liam Payne on Wednesday,...
DTI warns against rider’s viral change-keeping ‘hack’ for own gain
(Updated; Nov. 28, 3:16 p.m.) The Department of Trade and Industry reminded the public to give exact change after a rider went viral for exploiting...
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ finally finds its screen magic, defying gravity and expectations
Bringing an immensely beloved musical to the screen is a daunting task, yet the film adaptation of "Wicked" exceeds cinematic expectations. This epic fantasy directed...
Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits
What is the first thing you do in the morning after you awaken? Many people immediately check their phones for notifications of messages, alerts...
Jon M. Chu’s immersive and intimate ‘Wicked’ readies for release
LONDON — The worldwide premiere tour for "Wicked" landed in London on Monday for a final outing ahead of the musical film's release, with director Jon M. Chu...
Explainer: What comes next for Trump’s hush money criminal case?
NEW YORK — New York prosecutors this week are expected to tell a judge how they think President-elect Donald Trump's already decided criminal case should proceed in...
Filipina seeks probe after discovering ‘marriage’ to Indian national
A 27-year-old woman had the shock of her life when she discovered the existence of a marriage certificate claiming she had been married to...
Burberry hopes ‘scarf bars,’ puffer jackets and classic styles can drive turnaround
Burberry to emphasize trench coats and scarves
Quilted coats, puffer jackets also a focus
New CEO says design team was siloed, aims for...
Pope Francis designates Ilocos Sur’s Assumption Shrine as minor basilica
Pope Francis has granted an 18th-century church in Ilocos Sur the title of minor basilica, recognizing its historical and cultural significance. The Archdiocesan Shrine and...
Pope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza
Pope says there should be a careful study to see if criteria for genocide are met
Israel says accusations of genocide are baseless
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Trump’s cabinet: Who’s been picked, who’s in the running?
President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory.
Here are the early picks and top...
Big spiders flown in and declared as ‘hairclips’ intercepted by Customs
Spiders flown from Indonesia that were deceitfully declared as "hairclips" were confiscated by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Pampanga. The BOC-Port of Clark reported...
Cryptoverse: ‘Elation’ as bitcoin basks in Trump glow
Joe McCann was sitting in his Miami condo, eyes glued to screens flashing with bitcoin trades as the American election results rolled in.
"When the...
‘Instant ginhawa’: Pain relief brand unveils inhaler with carry string
What's better than inhalers? Those that come with carry strings! A pain reliever brand said that its inhaler can now be conveniently carried without fearing...
Philippines posts $724 million balance of payment deficit in October
MANILA — The Philippines' overall balance of payments (BOP) position hit a deficit of $724 million in October, the central bank said on Tuesday, a reversal of the $3.526...