[ad_1] LOS ANGELES – LeBron James scored the tying 3-pointer late in regulation and then broke the Thunder’s final possession in overtime to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to their sixth straight win, 114-113, over Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. (Thursday, Manila time). James scored 25 points, seven assists and …
Read More »Tokyo Olympics chief Mori to resign over “sexist” comments
[ad_1] Former football boss Kawabuchi could be the new Tokyo Olympics boss Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori will resign over his comments about women who talk too much, labeled “sexist” at home and abroad, which sparked anger among sports fans, volunteers and sponsors, they said. sources familiar with the matter …
Read More »Mavs hold Hawks at bay for third straight win; Nets bounce back against Pacers
[ad_1] Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) – February 11, 2021 – 11:42 am MANILA, Philippines – The Dallas Mavericks posted their third straight victory after beating the Atlanta Hawks in a thriller, 118-117, as the NBA season continued on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time). Luka Doncic and the Mavs had to battle Trae …
Read More »Democrats focus Trump trial on mob threat to fellow Republicans
[ad_1] The House of Representatives ‘top impeachment manager, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), begins the managers’ opening argument in the impeachment of former President Donald Trump, accused of inciting the deadly attack on the US Capitol. United States, on the floor of the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, USA, …
Read More »In response to Myanmar coup, Biden approves sanctions order for generals and companies
[ad_1] US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the political situation in Myanmar at the White House in Washington, United States, on February 10, 2021. REUTERS / Carlos Barria US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he had approved an executive order for new sanctions on those responsible for the …
Read More »GAB helps Pacquiao regain ‘super’ WBA status
[ad_1] Stripped of his World Boxing Association (WBA) title, Senator Manny Pacquiao was assisted by the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) in his bid to regain the belt he won against Keith Thurman. GAB President Abraham “Baham” Mitra appealed to WBA President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza with a two-page letter requesting …
Read More »Converge, World Leader in the Netflix Internet Speed Index on PHL
[ad_1] AT 3.2 megabits per second (Mbps), Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. and Globe Telecom, Inc. have topped the list of telecommunications companies in the Philippines that provide the best primetime Netflix streaming experience. Both Converge and Globe dominated the “leaderboard” for the past six months, according to Netflix’s ISP Speed …
Read More »Inside the old Nottingham TV studio where 1000 Covid vaccines are administered every day
[ad_1] It was once the place where famous faces like Bruce Forsyth, Les Dennis, Dale Winton, and Jim Bowen filmed much-loved television shows for us to enjoy for an evening. But now the old Central and Carlton television studio on Lenton Lane in Nottingham is being used for a very …
Read More »Globe’s 2020 revenue falls 13% due to pandemic
[ad_1] GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. said aggressive investments made in its network should allow revenues to grow in the low to mid single digits from the 2020 level. – FILE PHOTO BW By Arjay L. Balinbin, Senior reporter GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. posted a 13.04% decline in its core net revenue for …
Read More »FB Speeds Up Removal of Fake Covid Posts – The Manila Times
[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook is expanding its efforts to remove more coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) conspiracies that discourage vaccination against the disease, according to a company announcement. “Since December, we have removed false claims about Covid-19 vaccines that have been discredited by public health experts … Today, following consultations with …
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