[ad_1] (CNN) – Mattel’s latest Dia De Muertos Barbie, inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead tradition, is back. In a delicate lace dress and her face painted in the typical “skull” style, this Barbie is the second installation in the company’s La Catrina collection, which began in 2019. The …
Read More »K-Pop group BTS revels in milestone but misses celebrating with fans
[ad_1] BTS performs during the 2020 MTV VMAs in this screenshot image available on August 30, 2020. Image Credit: Reuters For K-Pop superstars BTS, 2020 is turning out to be a good year, with the group becoming the first Korean act to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard …
Read More »Malaysia closes border checkpoint with Thailand to control COVID-19
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO. The Straits Times / Asia News Network BANGKOK – The Malaysian government ordered the closure of the Bukit Kayu Hitam border checkpoint, which connects on the Thai side with the Sadao border checkpoint in Songkhla province, from Saturday to September 25 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. …
Read More »The PH virus count exceeds 260,000; recoveries now also more than 200,000
[ad_1] MANILA – The Philippines confirmed 3,372 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the country’s total to 261,216. The Health Department also reported 20,472 new recoveries, as DOH implemented its weekly “massive recovery” bringing the total number of Filipinos who recovered from the disease to 207,568. This meant that …
Read More »Naomi Osaka claims her second US Open title
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka claims her second US Open title Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – September 13, 2020 – 9:45 am MANILA, Philippines – Naomi Osaka cemented her star status in women’s tennis after claiming her second US Open title in three years on Saturday (Sunday Manila time). Osaka fought one set …
Read More »Philippines deport Pemberton | ABS-CBN News
[ad_1] MULTIMEDIA Immigration Office / Brochure Published in September 13, 2020 12:00 PM Convicted murderer US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, 25, goes through final immigration proceedings at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City before heading to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for deportation on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Pemberton took …
Read More »US lawmakers question Disney CEO on Xinjiang’s connection to ‘Mulan’
[ad_1] A group of bipartisan US lawmakers urged Walt Disney Co CEO Bob Chapek to explain the company’s connection to the “security and propaganda” authorities of China’s Xinjiang region during the production of the epic live-action war. “Mulan”. Disney’s $ 200 million live-action remake of its animated classic about a …
Read More »Lakers and LeBron James head to Western conference final
[ad_1] LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida – The Los Angeles Lakers will reach the conference finals for the first time in a decade, ending the longest drought in franchise history. LeBron James is going there for the first time since 2018. For him, that also qualifies as a drought. James scored …
Read More »UAAP: The exodus of the Tigers from UST is not over yet. Is Mark Nonoy next?
[ad_1] Nonoy supposedly headed to La Salle Mark Nonoy (UAAP) An empty Tigres cage could be the only thing left when the exodus of players from the University of Santo Tomas ends. Sources said Manila Bulletin On Sunday Mark Nonoy could become the last player to leave the Growling Tigers’ …
Read More »Jack Animam excited to be back in action in Taiwan
[ad_1] Jack Animam excited to be back in action in Taiwan John Bryan Ulanday (Philstar.com) – September 13, 2020 – 2:34 pm MANILA, Philippines – After more than nine months off, Jack Animam is eager to get back on the court in a whole new environment abroad as he prepares …
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