MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese coast guard vessel blocked a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) patrol ship near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal on Sunday, causing a near collision, in the latest flare-up of tensions over the disputed waters. The PCG’s 44-meter patrol vessel BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) was heading to the southwest part of Panatag, also called Bajo de Masinloc, when China Coast Guard (CCG) 3302 started shadowing the ship some 176 kilometers (95 nautical miles) west northwest of Capones Island, Zambales, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela told the Inquirer. READ: 19 Chinese vessels spotted in Ayungin, Panatag…
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A measles sign is seen at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Feb. 25, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP hide caption toggle caption Julio Cortez/AP A second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell. Aaron Davis, a spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was “receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized” and was not vaccinated. The hospital declined to say which day the child died. Neither the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor the…
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The S&P 500 index fell about 9.1% last week (Mar 31-Apr 4), making it one of the worst performances for the benchmark. These large-cap stocks defied the index. Are they in your portfolio? CoreWeave, Inc. CRWV stock gained 19.55% last week on reports that Alphabet Inc.’s GOOG GOOGL Google is looking to rent Nvidia’s NVDA Blackwell Chips from the company. Rocket Companies, Inc. RKT shares surged 18.19% after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded the stock from Underperform to Market Perform and raised its price forecast from $12 to $14. GameStop Corporation GME upped 8.10% last week after it raised $1.5 billion in a…
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Alcohol sales in the Philippines are projected to sustain a single-digit annual growth despite the 6 percent increase in excise tax for alcohol products in January. “Despite the annual increase in excise tax, traders are optimistic that sales of alcohol products, both local and imported, will grow 5 percent to 7 percent each year,” the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said in a report. Under Republic Act No. 11467, the excise tax on distilled spirits increased by 6 percent on Jan. 1 this year and will continue to rise at a fixed rate of 6 percent annually. Article continues after…
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The City of Raleigh has opened the fourth and final application cycle for its 2025 Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program, a long-standing initiative designed to support exterior improvements to commercial properties across the city. Applications for this round opened on Thursday, April 3, and will be accepted through Sunday, April 27. Award notifications are expected by Friday, May 16. Originally launched in the 1980s, the Facade Rehabilitation Grant Program provides matching reimbursement grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small business owners and property owners to enhance the exteriors of their buildings. The program aims to stimulate economic activity and revitalize…
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His race engineer Gianpiero “GP” Lambiase called it “perfection.” His team principal Christian Horner called it “inspirational.” One rival called it “magical,” while another said that “nothing is a surprise anymore.” In a career running out of superlatives, Max Verstappen’s performance at the Japanese Grand Prix left those around him searching for the best way to describe what they just witnessed, as he first took pole position and then captured his first win of the season. Verstappen and Red Bull arrived in Suzuka facing more questions than answers. The team was third in the Constructors’ Championship race and made the…
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Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. It’s not often you can deliver your team an exciting piece of software at $15 a head. But with this Windows 11 Pro upgrade, you can add a new lifetime license to each PC on your team for just $14.97 (reg. $199). Tap into the enhanced user interface (UI) and improved productivity to bring your team to the operating system that 35.5% of…
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Fil-Am Nation Select-USA’s Angelino Mark during the 2025 Smart-NBTC National Finals. – (NBTC/Hero Dela Pena) MANILA, Philippines—FilAm Nation Select-USA remained the king of the Smart-NBTC National Finals following its win over Phenom Blue Fire-Pasay at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. The FilAm Nation squad defeated Pasay, 64-59, in the 2025 Final to win its second title in two years in the annual 19-under basketball tournament. Despite being ejected in the second half of the all-important ball game, Angelino Mark’s 32-piece was more than enough to steer Select-USA to the title. The duo of Cody Shen and Caelum Harris also…
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The past week has been a whirlwind for Apple Inc. AAPL, with the tech giant facing significant challenges and predictions. From the potential impact of President Trump’s tariffs to the feasibility of manufacturing iPhones in America, there’s a lot to unpack. Here’s a recap of the top stories that shaped Apple’s week. Trump’s Tariffs Could Skyrocket iPhone Prices President Donald Trump’s recently enacted tariffs could lead to a significant price hike for Apple’s iPhones. If Apple decides to pass these costs onto consumers, we could see a price surge of 30% to 40%. This is primarily because most iPhones are manufactured in…