[ad_1] Makeshift barriers are erected on a street in a town under blockade amid a surge in coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, in Manila, the Philippines, on March 12, 2021. REUTERS / Eloisa Lopez MANILA, Philippines – The government is reimposing the same rules in its response to the pandemic, but expects …
Read More »Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TVs Earn World’s First Wi-Fi 6E Certification
[ad_1] [Courtesy of Samsung Electronics] SEOUL – Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K TV models have earned the world’s first Wi-Fi 6E certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA), a group of Wi-Fi platform providers. TV owners can enjoy four times faster connectivity, as well as stable and reliable data transfer even when …
Read More »Electric Mini Pacesetter to Lead Formula E, Hints at Future JCW Cars
[ad_1] > “class =” link rapid-noclick-resp “>See full image gallery >> Just a few days ago, Mini teased a wild electric hatchback with safety car-style lights. And just as we expected, it’s the new safety car for Formula E. It’s called the JCW-inspired Mini Electric Pacesetter, which is a long …
Read More »Andre Drummond ready to wreak havoc on the Lakers on the court, not in the locker room
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Lakers have a long history with great dominant men dating back to 1949, when George Mikan led the Minneapolis Lakers to their first BAA championship. While the Lakers already have an elite big man on their roster this season in Anthony Davis, they added what they …
Read More »‘Just Cut Me Now’: Former Champion Jon Jones Sounds Fed Up With UFC Negotiations For Ngannou Fight
[ad_1] It seems the path to Francis Ngannou’s first defense of the UFC title couldn’t be more clearly laid out. In August of last year, veteran light heavyweight champion Jon Jones made it clear that he was taking a step he had long scoffed at: a promotion to the heavyweight …
Read More »Belarus disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest
[ad_1] MOSCOW – Organizers of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest have disqualified Belarus, ruling that its entry song, by a band whose lyrics have in the past been seen to poke fun at anti-government protests, violates competition guidelines. Earlier this month, organizers rejected an entry from Belarus, which has been …
Read More »Blake Griffin says joining the Brooklyn Nets has changed the way the public perceives him
[ad_1] NEW YORK – The Brooklyn Nets continue to build a roster full of decorated superstars. Forward LaMarcus Aldridge’s team signing over the weekend drew strong reactions from fans across the league as they dealt with the Nets acquiring James Harden, Blake Griffin and Aldridge for the past two and …
Read More »Rising PHL Infection Case Count Raises Recession Risk
[ad_1] REUTERS THE RISK of recession for the Philippines has increased due to the growing COVID-19 case count, making it likely to be among the worst performing economies in ASEAN in the first half of 2021, Moody’s Analytics said. “With additional targeted closures and foreign travel bans recently imposed, prospects …
Read More »EJ Obiena promises to give his best shot at Olympic gold in Tokyo
[ad_1] EJ OBIENA is setting the bar very high for the Tokyo Olympics. In an interview with the Olympic Channel, Obiena said that a gold medal is a difficult task, but promised to give her best shot through her training in Europe. “Win the gold, that’s it, man,” Obiena said …
Read More »Malaysia pays Singapore $ 76 million for train cancellation
[ad_1] SINGAPORE – Malaysia paid Singapore compensation of more than $ 76 million after the cancellation of a controversial high-speed rail line between neighbors after years of negotiations to halt the start, officials said Monday. The 350-kilometer (217-mile) railway was expected to reduce travel time between the city-state and Malaysia’s …
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