Alexander Fredriksson (left) and Mark John Yap (right) face off during their official weigh-in. | Photo from Omega Boxing Gym CEBU CITY, Philippines — One of Cebu’s most anticipated boxing matchups is finally happening. Alexander Fredriksson and Mark John Yap are set to face off in the main event of Kumbati 19, organized by Omega Sports Promotions, on Friday, May 16, at the IPI compound in Tingub, Mandaue City. The long-awaited clash was originally scheduled for February 8 at the NUSTAR Resort and Casino but was scrapped by the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) due to concerns over a significant…
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Rage, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, hot flashes, itchy ears, inability to sleep, loss of libido, hair thinning, depression, weight gain, sore knees, night sweats, incontinence. These are all symptoms of perimenopause — or possibly just occupational hazards of midlife. As Generation X and millennials ease into their 40s and 50s, they are ready to shake off the stigma around menopause and the time leading up to it — called perimenopause — in favor of embracing treatment. An army of influencers are pushing diet supplements and other products promising to help women through this phase. But how do you know…
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Zoho Corporation has expanded its customer experience (CX) platform with deeper AI and workflow orchestration capabilities, powered by its proprietary AI engine, Zia. The enhancements aim to eliminate barriers to CRM adoption across business functions and make customer data more accessible and actionable for all departments. “Multiple people in an organization need access to customer information, yet historically, CRMs have been relegated to only sales teams,” said Mani Vembu, CEO, Zoho. “As we democratize CRM with the launch of CRM for Everyone, we also need to build in capabilities that make it easy for anyone to build and extend CRM…
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Sharing some of the things I’ve packed for our Spain trip and Europe adventures this summer. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing day so far. Cue the Mariah Carey *it’s tiiiiiiiiiiime* because we’re escaping the scorching Tucson oven before it begins and are off on some adventures. (To be honest, it’s been the mildest spring and beginning of summer ever. It’s been suprisingly gorgeous in Tucson – usually it’s super hot by now!) I’ll be sure to share all of the fun, what we’re up to, and what we’ve been eating. 😉 Definitely follow along…
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Image source: Unsplash As healthcare costs rise and Americans live longer, the price tag attached to elderly care has become an intimidating force. Long-term care insurance assisted living, and in-home nursing support can quickly drain even well-planned retirement savings. But what if you didn’t have to accept those sky-high premiums at face value? Buried in the fine print of many insurance policies and government programs are lesser-known strategies that could significantly reduce your monthly or annual expenses. These aren’t scams or hacks. They are legal loopholes that large insurers rarely advertise because they work against their bottom line. If you…
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by Sharelle B. McNair May 15, 2025 James was known as one of Jersey’s most powerful politicians, leading high-profile efforts to attract development opportunities to Newark Sharpe James, Newark, New Jersey’s longest-serving mayor, died May 10, CNN reports. He was 89. James served for a record-breaking five terms, never losing an election. The Democratic leader first entered politics when he secured a seat on the Newark City Council in 1970. He became the city’s mayor in 1986 after beating Kenneth Gibson, who served for 16 years. James served a total of 20 years. He was reelected four times before ultimately…
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A huge part of a team’s success during the NFL regular season is how their schedule lined up. It’s not fair, but it is what it is. We’ve seen some of the best teams in the league get screwed over by their schedule and limp into the playoffs, while others have gotten the perfect bye week and found a way into a Wild Card spot when they really didn’t have the talent to justify it. With NFL schedules just having been released there are three very obvious teams who were totally screwed over this year — and a handful of…
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This year, AAA is predicting a new Memorial Day weekend travel record with an estimated 45.1 million people venturing at least 50 miles from their homes from Thursday, May 22, to Monday, May 26. That’s an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year. (The previous record was set in 2005 with 44 million people, the company notes.) If that gives you pause to hit the road, Airbnb wants to make things easier by being your own personal concierge when traveling (or deciding to hang out at home). Related: ‘I Can’t Get Everyone to Move Here’: Why Airbnb’s CEO…
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According to the American Heart Association, around 40 million American adults are now taking statins to manage their high cholesterol.1 These medications work by blocking an enzyme in the liver that’s responsible for producing cholesterol, reducing your blood cholesterol levels. However, statins actually do more harm than good — Not only do they fail to address the root cause of heart disease, but they also expose you to various detrimental side effects (more on this later). The good news is that there are ways to manage your cholesterol levels without relying on statins. In an article in the Hearty Soul,…
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Image source: Unsplash You offer them your guest room, a warm meal every night, and the comfort of family close by. But your mom and dad politely decline or sidestep the conversation altogether. If you’ve ever asked your aging parents to move in and got an unenthusiastic response, you’re not alone. In theory, multigenerational living sounds like a loving and practical solution. It’s cost-effective, offers built-in caregiving, and strengthens family ties. So why do so many seniors push back against the idea, even when their health or finances are clearly in decline? The truth is more complex than a simple…