The owner of a Ford F-150 Lightning got his truck towed to a dealership in a small town in Minnesota after encountering issues at two different charging stations. While he has regrets about his purchase, electric vehicle advocates say it's a sign charging infrastructure and maintenance needs to improve. Road …
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WATCH: MAC Cosmetics’ makeup tutorial to achieve trending all-coral look
MANILA, Philippines — International makeup brand MAC Cosmetics recently gave a makeup tutorial on how to achieve the trending all-coral look. At the opening of SM Beauty Color Play Festival that ran from July 31 to August 4 in Mall of Asia Atrium, MAC Cosmetics representatives and makeup artists showed …
Read More »Hundreds denied rent supplement after N.S. changed eligibility rules
At the end of January, the Nova Scotia government decided a person would now have to spend at least 50 per cent of their pre-tax income on housing in order to qualify for a rent supplement, up from 30 per cent. To qualify, applicants now have to spend at least …
Read More »Smart opens pre-orders for new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Z Fold5
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can now experience powerful and immersive mobile experiences as Smart Postpaid opens pre-orders for Samsung’s newest flagship smartphones — the Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Galaxy Z Fold5. In a news release, Smart said the Z Flip5 is best availed with Signature Device Plan 1999, which …
Read More »‘Deal or No Deal’: Mark Leviste recalls how he met Kris Aquino
MANILA, Philippines — Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste recalled how he met actress and TV host Kris Aquino. In an interview with showbiz columnist and TV host Butch Francisco, Mark said Kris posted on her Facebook page that she’s accepting a suitor so he applied. “She actually posted on her …
Read More »Indigenous-led archaeology school ‘disheartened’ after dig site vandalized twice in 4 days
Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their dig site in Gatineau, Que., was vandalized twice in the span of a few days. School says it will be limiting public access to weekdays only Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their …
Read More »Indigenous-led archaeology school ‘disheartened’ after dig site vandalized twice in four days
Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their dig site in Gatineau, Que., was vandalized twice in the span of a few days. School says it will be limiting public access to weekdays only Members of an Indigenous archaeological field school are "disheartened" after discovering their …
Read More »Soon joining the Makati skyline: Experience ultimate city lifestyle at Citadines Benavidez Makati
MANILA, Philippines — The Ascott Limited Philippines has announced the opening of Citadines Benavidez Makati, located in the heart of Makati City. The latest addition to the Citadines brand will complement the mix of Ascott’s properties in Makati, which include Ascott Makati, Somerset Millennium Makati, Citadines Salcedo Makati, Somerset Central …
Read More »Ecuadorian anti-corruption presidential candidate assassinated at rally
President Guillermo Lasso confirmed the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio and suggested organized crime was behind his slaying. Villavicencio was one of eight candidates in the Aug. 20 presidential vote, though not the front-runner. President suggests organized crime behind slaying of Fernando Villavicencio An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up …
Read More »Newlyweds spend their wedding night at the top of broken down Banff Gondola
Jaclyn and Brennen McConnell had planned their elopement in the Alberta Rockies a year ago, but they hadn't prepared to spend their wedding night sleeping on the floor in a building on the top of a mountain. Popular tourist attraction stopped working due to a power outage Jaclyn and Brennen …
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