SENSITIVE MACHINE. Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting spokesperson Ana Singson reminds voters to avoid smudges in their ballots during a press briefing at the election watchdog’s command center in Manila on Monday (May 12, 2025). Singson said the PPCRV received reports that some vote-counting machines are tallying votes not shaded by voters due to smudges or stray marks. (Photo courtesy of Rod Lagusad/PTV) MANILA, Philippines – The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) has received reports that some automated counting machines are tallying votes due to smudges or stray marks, following a change in the vote-reading sensitivity for the…
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On Small Business Breakdown this week, our panel is back and taking on some of the biggest headlines in business. The crew tackles the possibility that AI could be threatening Google. Here what each of our panelists has to say on that topic. Also, the Small Business Breakdown team talks about the trust factor and what it means to entrepreneurs and business owners. See what they say about that and other topics on this week’s episode below … Small Business News Here is a roundup of the latest small business headlines from the last week … GoDaddy Survey Finds Small…
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Image source: Unsplash We’ve all tossed coins in jars, rounded up purchases, or downloaded apps that trickle a few cents into savings. And while those efforts aren’t meaningless, let’s be honest: they won’t get you a down payment, a debt-free life, or a padded retirement. Building real wealth—a stack, not just spare change—requires strategy, not wishful thinking. The good news? You don’t need a high salary or a finance degree to do it. You just need the right playbook and a few secret weapon tips that most people overlook or underestimate. Let’s break down 13 low-key but powerful ways to…
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In the pre-single sign-on (SSO) era, I never conveniently browsed an application as I got stuck in a loop of resetting passwords or recalling security questions to revive access.
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South Korea’s ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol (C), who is facing charges of orchestrating a rebellion when he declared martial law on December 3, 2024, arrives to attend his trial at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on May 12, 2025. Agence France-Presse SEOUL — South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared in court Monday for another hearing in his criminal trial after filing past waiting journalists, as he defends himself against insurrection charges over his declaration of martial law. Yoon was formally stripped of office last month after being impeached and suspended by lawmakers over his December…
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1 What’s fueling the rise in chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease? Shifts in diet and inactivity Poor diet choices, like processed foods high in sugars and unhealthy fats, combined with sedentary habits, disrupt your body’s metabolic processes. This fuels conditions like diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Learn more. Reduced physical activity Reduced exposure to sunlight Limited access to whole foods 2 If you prefer a natural alternative to aspirin, what can you use? Ginger root, which mimics aspirin’s effects Willow bark, which converts into aspirin’s active ingredient Willow bark contains a compound that your body transforms into the…
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Having led a nonprofit dedicated to sending sanitary pads to areas facing scarcity, I’ve personally navigated the challenges of managing shipments and ensuring each parcel reaches its destination with the right information.
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Odds that the U.S. would plunge into recession in 2025 dipped below 50% on decentralized prediction market Polymarket after the U.S. announced a trade deal with China on Sunday. What Happened: Bets in favor of a betting contract titled “US recession in 2025?” dropped from 52% to 49% over the last 24 hours on the Polygon POL/USD-based platform. As of this writing, bookmakers have wagered over $5 million on the bet. The outcome resolves to “Yes” if the economy experiences another quarter of negative growth or if the National Bureau of Economic Research declares a recession before January 1, 2026.…
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Can you gift mutual funds in India? Discover the legal ways, tax rules, and the best method to gift mutual fund units to your family or friends with ease. In Indian families, gifting is often a heartfelt tradition. But today, beyond gold or gadgets, people are also looking to gift financial assets, like mutual funds, to their loved ones. A natural question arises—can mutual funds be gifted in India, and if so, what’s the proper way to do it? Let’s walk through the legal, procedural, and tax-related aspects of gifting mutual funds, based on guidelines from AMFI, SEBI, and IT…