Travelers crowd Pier 1 in Cebu City on Palm Sunday. | CPA photo MANILA, Philippines — Over 20,000 passengers in ports nationwide were observed by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Good Friday. According to its report, the PCG recorded 20,950 port passengers from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. Of this figure, 10,150 were outbound passengers, and 10,800 were inbound passengers. This figure was significantly lower than the 60,366 passengers logged from the same period on Maundy Thursday. READ: PCG intensifies search for 7 missing crew of capsized Chinese vessel The PCG added that 4,760 personnel inspected 153 vessels and…
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Many over-the-counter pain medications are available, but are they all the same? And how much should you really take? Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR hide caption toggle caption Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense. Used correctly, these drugs can be safe and effective for pain relief. That means following the instructions on the label and the advice of a health care provider. “But that’s not how we take these medications in real life,” says Trisha…
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Excess fat around the abdomen, commonly referred to as belly fat, is one of the most frustrating concerns women face today. It is not just an aesthetic issue that impacts confidence; it is also a serious health concern. Research shows that belly fat, specifically visceral fat (the deeper fat surrounding internal organs), is associated with increased risks of severe conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and even certain cancers. That is why many actively search for the best fat burner for women to eliminate this stubborn abdominal fat. Yet, burning belly fat is not straightforward. Many people believe that specific…
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Key Takeaways Understanding profitability is essential for gauging your small business’s financial health and making informed decisions. Effective budgeting techniques and regular expense reviews can maximize profit margins and facilitate growth. Implementing optimal pricing strategies ensures you attract customers while covering costs and achieving desired profit margins. Enhancing sales through upselling and cross-selling, along with leveraging digital marketing, drives customer engagement and increases revenue. Identifying and eliminating unnecessary expenses is critical for cost management, ensuring your funds are directed toward growth initiatives. Streamlining operations and adopting technology solutions can improve efficiency, reduce overhead costs, and enhance overall profitability. Running a…
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When the Seattle Storm traded Jewell Loyd away for the No. 2 Overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, they knew it was because they could get an excellent player. Not just excellent, but a generational franchise player to lead them into their next chapter. While Paige Bueckers was the unanimous No. 1 overall pick this year, it became clear in the weeks leading up to the draft that the presumed No. 2 pick may also be a historically good player. It all started when Olivia Miles decided to go back for another year in college instead of declare for…
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by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton April 17, 2025 The crimes took place on June 9, 1997, Sept. 22, 1997, and Aug. 9, 2004 A Detroit man has been arrested in connection with three sexual assault cases that took place as early as 1997. According to The Detroit News, police officers arrested and charged Akida Diaba Dudley after accusing him of sexually assaulting three women between 1997 and 2004. The 51-year-old man was arraigned in the 36th District Court in Detroit, the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office said. He will remain in jail until his next court hearing, scheduled for April 28,…
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Lost track of your old mutual fund investments? SEBI’s MITRA can help you find and reclaim them in minutes—here’s how to unlock hidden money! In February 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced the Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA), a digital platform designed to assist investors in locating and reclaiming inactive or unclaimed mutual fund investments. What is SEBI’s MITRA? MITRA is a centralized, searchable database developed by SEBI in collaboration with Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) like CAMS and KFin Technologies. The platform aims to help investors identify and recover mutual fund folios…
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DMSO is a naturally occurring substance that, when used correctly,1 safely, and rapidly improves a variety of conditions medicine struggles with — particularly chronic pain. For example, thousands of studies show DMSO treats a wide range of: • Injuries such as sprains, concussions, burns, surgical incisions, and spinal cord injuries (discussed here). • Strokes, paralysis, many neurological disorders (e.g., Down syndrome and dementia), and numerous circulatory disorders (e.g., Raynaud’s, varicose veins, or hemorrhoids), which were discussed here. • Chronic pain (e.g., from a bad disc, bursitis, arthritis, or complex regional pain syndrome), which was discussed here. • Many autoimmune, protein,…
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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. At the end of the first quarter in 2025, now is a good time to reflect upon the recent updates from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to their services that provide data and AI capabilities to end customers. At the end of 2024, AWS hosted 60,000+ practitioners at their annual conference, re:Invent, in Las Vegas. Hundreds of features and services were announced during the week; I’ve combined these with the announcements that have come since and curated five key data and AI innovations that you should take notice of. Let’s dive in. The…
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Image by Stephanie Greene Wellness is everywhere—on your social feed, your grocery store shelves, your podcast queue. It promises more than just health. It’s self-optimization. It’s glowing skin, inner peace, immunity-boosting superfoods, and workouts that promise to “reset” your nervous system. And it all sounds amazing, until you realize how much of it comes with a price tag. From $14 smoothies and boutique fitness studios to breathwork retreats and high-end skincare, the wellness world has morphed into a booming industry worth billions. But behind the affirmations and matcha lattes is a deeper question: Who is all this really for? And…