Rochelle Marr soaked the fruit cake in brandy and gave it a fresh coat of icing after rediscovering it during a deep clean of her freezer. Rochelle Marr soaked the fruit cake in brandy and gave it fresh icing before serving it to her family For 55 years, Rochelle Marr's …
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Grace period for e-trikes
We commended the Metro Manila Development Authority or MMDA early on for its decision to ban e-trikes, e-bikes and similar vehicles on national roads as this would help achieve smoother traffic flow and keep these slow-moving vehicles safe from bigger ones on the road. Under MMDA Regulation 24-022, the use …
Read More »Stay out of ICC drug war probe
DOJ, PNP warn violators of chain of command may face sanctions The Philippine National Police on Thursday warned cops who violate the chain of command when it comes to the policy of non-cooperation with the International Criminal Court that they may face sanctions. The Department of Justice also warned government …
Read More »US, PH agree on maritime law protocols, security initiatives
The Philippines and United States have decided to collaborate on several initiatives, including concerns on maritime security and the cyber-digital space following a two-day bilateral meeting in the US capital amid Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. In a joint statement released by the Philippine Embassy in the US …
Read More »Former SNC-Lavalin executive sentenced to prison term in Montreal bridge bribery case
The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal. Normand Morin has been sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in prison The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half …
Read More »Music Review: St. Vincent’s art-rock burns bright on seventh album, ‘All Born Screaming’
This album cover image released by Total Pleasure Records in partnership with Virgin Music Group shows “All Born Screaming” by St. Vincent. (Total Pleasure Records/Virgin Music Group via AP) flag wire: trueflag sponsored: falsearticle_type: Reviewpubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.comsWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_starbHasMigratedAvatar : falsefirstAuthor.avatar : By Jim Pollock The Associated Press St. …
Read More »‘I’m scared’: As hope fades for a hostage deal, a former captive fears for her husband still held in Gaza
Former hostage Aviva Siegel is imploring the government of Israel and others to get the remaining captives home from Gaza, including her husband, Keith. Aviva Siegel was released after 51 days as a hostage but her husband remains in Gaza She survived 51 days as a hostage. Hamas still has …
Read More »Coke, Pepsi top list in global count of plastic waste
A new study has found that more than half of global branded plastic pollution can be traced back to just 56 companies, led by The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo. New study documents companies behind plastic waste across 5-year period Just 56 companies fuelling bulk of plastic waste pollution, study suggests …
Read More »You can now buy a flame-throwing robot dog — it’s proof common sense has gone up in smoke
The company Throwflame this week started selling a $9,420 robot dog that comes equipped with a flamethrower. By Vinay MenonEntertainment Columnist You think your neighbour’s old charcoal grill is a fire hazard? Just wait until there is a Thermonator prowling the other side of the fence. More proof we are …
Read More »Music Review: Pet Shop Boys have done it yet again with catchy and bittersweet ‘Nonetheless’
This album cover image released by Parlophone/Warner shows “Nonetheless” by Pet Shop Boys. (Parlophone/Warner via AP) flag wire: trueflag sponsored: falsearticle_type: Reviewpubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.comsWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_starbHasMigratedAvatar : falsefirstAuthor.avatar : By Kiana Doyle The Associated Press Once upon a time, on Pet Shop Boys ’ first single, “West End Girls,” …
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