Sen. Imee R. Marcos (Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos has accused Philippine authorities of attempting to conceal “irregularities” surrounding the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. There seems to be a “cover-up” of “irregularities” committed by Philippine authorities during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to Sen. Imee Marcos. She made this claim during the Senate committee on foreign relations’ second hearing on Duterte’s arrest on Thursday. The sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also presented documents seemingly indicating the cooperation between the Philippine government and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in issuing…
-
-
Have you ever heard of PCOS? It’s short for polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormonal condition that affects women during their reproductive years. You might notice irregular periods, extra hair growing where you don’t want it or even trouble getting pregnant. If you’re affected, you’re not alone — PCOS impacts 6% to 20% of reproductive-age women worldwide.1 The great news? PCOS can be managed with simple lifestyle changes — like eating better, moving more and handling stress. It’s wise to try these steps first because they boost your overall health and make life feel better as well. Further, these aren’t…
-
If you’ve ever spent way too long digging through endless folders just to find that one logo file, or worse, accidentally used the wrong version in a campaign, you know the pain of disorganized digital assets. I’ve been there too.
-
President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to unveil his list of reciprocal tariffs on some of America’s biggest trade partners. This act by the White House marks the biggest upheaval in global trade in decades, which Trump claims is being done to ‘strengthen the international economic position of the United States’ and ‘protect American workers.’ What Happened: On Wednesday, Trump invoked his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to declare a state of emergency and enact reciprocal tariffs to address ‘the large and persistent trade deficit’ experienced by the United States. A White House ‘Fact…
-
When it comes to Super Bowl history there are certain moments that stand out more than others. That is the nature of the game. Some things stick easier in our memories while others drift away. Oftentimes these things are personal experiences, but relative to something everyone can identify with they aren’t even all necessarily something that happened that involved the game itself. One of the things in question is the lights going out at Super Bowl LVII in New Orleans. EVERYBODY remembers where they were when it happened and what their first thought was when it did. A few years…
-
Everyone knows that Europeans tend to live longer than Americans. But a new study has a surprising twist: Even the richest Americans only live about as long as the poorest western Europeans. Embargoed until 5 pm April 2. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: There’s more evidence today that the United States lags behind affluent European countries in enabling people to live long, healthy lives. A big new study out today reveals a surprising new twist on this problem. NPR health correspondent Rob Stein has the story. ROB STEIN: Even though the U.S. spends way more on medical care than other affluent countries,…
-
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a case arising from South Carolina’s attempt to deny funding to Planned Parenthood. But the question the justices grappled with was a relatively narrow one, focused on whether individuals may sue the state to obtain medical services from Planned Parenthood unrelated to abortion. In 2018, Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina, a Republican, ordered state officials to deny Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood, saying that “payment of taxpayer funds to abortion clinics, for any purpose, results in the subsidy of abortion and the denial of the right to life.” Medicaid gives federal…
-
A new study by Flatworld Solutions shows that remote work in the United States continues to gain momentum in 2025, even as some major companies reinstate return-to-office (RTO) mandates. The research, which analyzed telework trends across demographics, industries, and regions between 2022 and 2025, paints a complex picture of an evolving workforce adapting to the opportunities and challenges of distributed work. According to the report, overall telework adoption increased from 19.9% in October 2022 to 23.6% in January 2025, an 18.6% rise. As of early 2025, 12.5% of American workers were teleworking some hours, while 11.1% worked remotely full-time. Interest…
-
In April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” and announced a comprehensive set of tariffs aimed at reshaping U.S. trade relationships and bolstering domestic industries. The new policy introduces a universal 10% tariff on all imports, with significantly higher rates for specific countries and products. China: An additional 34% tariff on imports, cumulatively resulting in a 54% duty on certain goods. European Union (EU): A 20% tariff on goods. Japan: A 24% tariff on imports. Automobiles:A 25% tariff on all foreign-made cars. President Trump framed these measures as a “Declaration of Economic Independence,” asserting that they are necessary…
-
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs as US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick holds a chart during an event in the Rose Garden entitled “Make America Wealthy Again” at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. | Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP MANILA, Philippines — A 17 percent tariff will be slapped to Philippine exports to America starting April 9. This is part of the sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff policy announced by United States president Donald Trump. Mr. Trump posted a table on Truth Social where he announced the the 17-percent tariff. This…