Gambling and Philippine Politics
The country is currently grappling with the social effects of gambling, in particularly the surge of online gambling among the youth.
Day: August 15, 2025
Japan marks end of WWII as survivors remember wartime emperor’s surrender speech 80 years ago
Japan on Friday is marking the surrender announcement by then-Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago at the end of World War II.
Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts
Taylor Swift’s talk with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason Kelce on the “New Heights” podcast is a milestone moment for the two decade-old media format.
Double-check candidates’ claims in Seattle School Board race
This year’s race for Seattle School Board could significantly change the district’s direction. No wonder candidates are playing hardball.
LL Cool J takes the mic for the 2025 MTV VMAs, where Lady Gaga rules nominations
The MTV Video Music Awards announced Thursday that LL Cool J will host the 2025 ceremony.
About 30 withdraw from Bendigo writers festival over speaker code – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAttorney general says Australia complying with international obligations regarding defence exports to IsraelMichelle Rowland says she is confident that Australia is meeti…
Applied Materials shares sink 10% on light forecast amid macroeconomic uncertainties
The stock sunk in extended trading as the company’s outlook for the current quarter came in light.
Commentary: Howdy Modi and Namaste Trump were high points. It’s been downhill for US-India ties since
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump once paraded a close alliance in packed stadiums. Their bromance is now under strain, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
Source: AI coding startup Cognition raised nearly $500M led by Founders Fund, bringing its valuation to $9.8B, more than double the level earlier this year (Yuliya Chernova/Wall Street Journal)
Yuliya Chernova / Wall Street Journal:
Source: AI coding startup Cognition raised nearly $500M led by Founders Fund, bringing its valuation to $9.8B, more than double the level earlier this year — Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund is the …
National Guard in D.C.: ‘Trying to stop the bleeding’
Re: “Public safety: Military might vs. strategic approaches” (Aug. 13, Northwest Voices): I learned in the military a very important routine to treat an injured fellow soldier. The first step is to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop, the …