[ad_1] NEW YORK: The US Open becomes the first Grand Slam of the coronavirus era as it kicks off Monday (Tuesday in Manila) in a no-spectator bubble in Flushing Meadows following a troubled build that saw several major stars withdraw out of fear of coronavirus. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays …
Read More »Djokovic and Williams pursue tennis history in US Open COVID bubble
[ad_1] In this file photo, Serena Williams of the USA, center, shares a light moment with Rafael Nadal of Spain, left, and Novak Djokovic of Serbia, as they and other important players play in the match of Charity tennis Rally for Relief in support of the Australian bushfire victims in …
Read More »Is sleeping excessively bad for your health? Here’s what we know about the effects of napping
[ad_1] Image: RgStudio / IStock.com via AFP Relaxnews A meta-analysis presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology suggests that excessively long naps can be detrimental to cardiovascular health in people who sleep more than six hours a night. Whether it’s a nap after a copious Sunday …
Read More »‘Black Panther’ star Boseman dies after 4-year battle with cancer
[ad_1] Chadwick Boseman, the star of the groundbreaking superhero movie “Black Panther,” has died after a four-year private battle with colon cancer, his publicist told AFP on Friday. In this file photo taken on April 23, 2018, actor Chadwick Boseman arrives at the world premiere of the film ‘Avengers: Infinity …
Read More »More workers suffering from mental health problems amid pandemic
[ad_1] The persistence of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already sent the Philippine economy into recession, will cause more Filipino employees to suffer from mental health problems, which would be “disastrous” for businesses, according to a mental health technology firm. . Mind You, a pioneer in preventive mental health in …
Read More »Rhenz Abando of UST transfers to Letran Knights. Rumor or fact?
[ad_1] RUMOR: University of Santo Tomás rising star Rhenz Abando will leave the Tigres for the Letran Knights in the NCAA. ACTS: If the news on the vine is to be believed, CJ Cansino might not be the last player to leave Spain in the wake of controversial bubble training …
Read More »Japan gives its lunar rover vehicle Toyota’s biggest name to date
[ad_1] Needless to say, Toyota has been conquering the automotive landscape on Earth, consistently ranking at the top of global sales figures. But the Japanese brand doesn’t stop there. In collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Toyota has started joint research on fuel cell vehicle technology on the …
Read More »Amazon may be next virus hotspot, scientist says
[ad_1] The Amazon jungle. Image: AFP / Evaristo Sa through AFP Relaxnews The next pandemic could come from the Amazon rainforest, warns Brazilian ecologist David Lapola, who says the human invasion into animal habitats, a likely culprit in the coronavirus outbreak, is skyrocketing there due to rampant deforestation. Researchers say …
Read More »Microsoft acquires Metaswitch in telecoms push
[ad_1] Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft CNBC Microsoft said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire Metaswitch Networks, a company with software that telecommunications companies can use to provide voice and data services to their customers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The move shows Microsoft’s efforts to target …
Read More »DSWD and DICT launch “ReliefAgad” application for electronic distribution of monetary aid
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Departments of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Information and Communications Technology (DICT) launched a mobile application on Thursday, May 14, to facilitate automated distribution of monetary aid for the emergency subsidy program (ESP ) which helps poor families affected by coronavirus blockade. The application, …
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