Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate
Findings based on two years of Webb telescope observations
Data shows universe expanding 8% faster than expected WASHINGTON — Fresh corroboration of the perplexing...
‘Sosyal’: A look at Pasig’s annual Christmas food packs for residents
Contents of a city government's Christmas food pack for the annual Pamaskong Handog earned praise from Filipinos for the quality of its contents. A Filipino...
What Pope Francis’ new cardinals reveal about future conclave
ROME — A record 140 cardinals may attend an eventual conclave in the Sistine Chapel. There would have been 141, but Cardinal Miguel Angel...
North Korea reports South Korea’s martial law crisis for first time
SEOUL — North Korean state media KCNA on Wednesday reported for the first time on South Korea's ongoing political turmoil since President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial...
What is the UnitedHealthcare business that was led by slain CEO Brian Thompson?
NEW YORK — Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance unit, was fatally shot in midtown Manhattan last week in what police described as a...
Philippine gambling revenue to hit record $6 billion this year
MANILA — The Philippine gambling industry's revenue is projected to reach a record of more than 350 billion pesos ($6.03 billion) this year, driven by...
H&M apologizes after staff turned away child with disability over stroller
A fashion retailer addressed a viral post claiming that one of its managers told them to leave their store because of a child's huge...
Kanlaon evacuation center draws attention to ‘Couple’s Room’
An evacuation center in La Carlota City, Negros Occidental for Mt. Kanlaon evacuees earned buzz for featuring a "couple's room." Radio station RMN DYHB Bacolod 747 on...
Health Check: Do we really have to pay attention to ‘use-by’ and ‘best-before’ dates?
Most foods degrade and decay over time due to reactions with oxygen, decomposition of the food’s structure or flavor compounds, or microorganisms (or “microbes”)...
Suspect in killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson charged with murder
Suspect Luigi Mangione charged with murder in New York after arrest in Pennsylvania with 'ghost gun' and silencer
Police found fraudulent IDs, document...
To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash
The holiday shopping season is now here, and Americans are ready to splurge. The average U.S. shopper expects to spend more than US$1,000 on gifts for...
Philippines GDP growth hit by typhoons, but outlook robust, says World Bank
MANILA — The Philippine economy is expected to grow more slowly than first thought this year after the country was hit by a series of...
Skincare brand lauded for retaining Maris Racal as endorser amid controversy
A foreign skincare brand earned buzz for retaining actress Maris Racal as its celebrity endorser despite being involved in a controversy. SNAILWHITE, a Thai beauty...
Factbox: Full list of nominees for the 2025 Golden Globe awards
LOS ANGELES — Nominations for the 2025 Golden Globe awards for film and television were announced on Monday for a ceremony that will take place...
K-pop light sticks fire up impeachment protests in South Korea
Protesters brave cold to call for impeachment of president
Light sticks symbolize non-violence and solidarity, replacing candles
Young women lead protests, reflecting gender...