MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 24 points, Ja Morant had 17 points and 10 assists in his return from a four-game absence and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 in the NBA on Friday night. Cam Spencer finished with 19 points for Memphis. Jackson added nine rebounds and five blocks as Memphis beat Milwaukee for the eighth straight time, all of them by double digits. Morant had been out with a left ankle sprain. READ: NBA: Grizzlies’ Ja Morant returns after 10-game absence AJ Green matched his season high for Milwaukee with 20 points, connecting on […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Ja Morant scores 17 in his return as Grizzlies beat Bucks

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NEW ORLEANS— Devin Booker scored 30 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 115-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA on Friday night in the opener of a two-game series. The Suns trailed 100-97 after Zion Williamson hit a free throw with 4:58 left, but the Suns closed out New Orleans by outscoring the Pelicans 18-8 the rest of the way. Booker started the surge with two free throws, and Mark Williams then made four consecutive free throws and a dunk off an alley-oop feed from Booker. Williams finished with […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Devin Booker rallies Suns past Pelicans

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After Christmas Day, preparations are now focused on welcoming the New Year for fresh beginnings, and saying “goodbye” to 2025, grateful for the lessons we learned. Yet amid the festive spirit, it bears repeating that the use of firecrackers is not a harmless tradition.

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Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes. At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting with artillery, tanks, drones and jets, according to official tallies. The conflict spread to nearly every border province on both sides, shattering an earlier truce for which US President Donald Trump took credit. “Both sides agree to an immediate ceasefire after the time of signature of this Joint Statement with effect from 12:00 hours noon (local time) […]... Keep on reading: Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire on clashes

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Singer-songwriter Jason Hernandez opened up about his personal life during his recent trip to El Nido, Palawan. Jason uploaded a carousel of photos on his Instagram page, and people noticed that he was with a non-showbiz girl. The OPM artist also tagged the girl's Instagram account with the username @sharineleah. He wrote the word “Tahanan” in the caption and added a heart emoji. In 2019, Jason tied the knot with hitmaker Moira, but the two parted ways in 2022. After the end of his marriage, Jason released the single “Ako Na Lang” in the same year they confirmed their breakup. Meanwhile, take a look back at Jason Hernandez and Moira dela Torre's relationship--the good and bad moments--in this gallery.

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CHICAGO — Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102 in the NBA on Friday night. The Bulls scored the final 10 points of the game, starting with Smith’s driving dunk. Tre Jones and Zach Collins each had 15 points, and Coby White scored 13, helping the Bulls match their best streak since a 5-0 start. They also evened their record at 15-15. READ: NBA: Bulls rally from late 10-point deficit to survive Hawks Embiid led Philadelphia […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Jalen Smith ignites decisive run as Bulls turn back 76ers

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LACSON WARNS VS 'COVER-UP' Sen. Ping Lacson said Malacañang shouldn’t be quick to brand allegations that budget insertions were made by Cabinet officials as “hearsay.” Read:

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WASHINGTON —Kyshawn George scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting, and the last-place Washington Wizards beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 138-117 in the NBA on Friday night. CJ McCollum and Bilal Coulibaly each added 21 points to help the Wizards to their highest-scoring performance of the season. The Raptors owned the NBA’s fourth-best defensive rating entering Friday. Washington halted a four-game home losing streak but still has the NBA’s worst record (6-23). The Wizards shot 59.3% (54 of 91) as a team, out-rebounded the Raptors 46-33 and outscored the visitors 36-17 in the fourth quarter. Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Last-place Wizards rout reeling Raptors

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN, Philippines — Two minors were injured in separate firecracker-related incidents during Christmas Eve celebrations in Cagayan province, amid an intensified police effort to seize dangerous and prohibited blasting apparatus used for holiday revelries. This developed even as authorities have confiscated illegal firecrackers and improvised cannons, locally known as “boga,” in several areas, […]... Keep on reading: Cagayan: Police seize 100 improvised cannons mostly from minors

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John Estrada had a fun and playful Christmas celebration as his family and kids Inah, Kaila, Moira and Yuan Estrada gathered in his home for the occasion. Estrada and his children spent noche buena together, as seen on his Instagram page on Thursday, Dec. 25. Aside from their extended family members, Inah’s actor boyfriend Jake Vargas was also present at the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by John Estrada (@johnestrada__) The family’s celebration included meals, gifts, and games such as the trending Whitney Houston challenge, which Moira aced. View this post on Instagram A post shared […]... Keep on reading: John Estrada enjoys Christmas with children Inah, Kaila, Moira, Yuan

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ORLANDO, Florida— LaMelo Ball had 22 points and seven rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-105 on Friday night after losing rookie forward Kon Knueppel to a right ankle injury in the first half. Miles Bridges had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Hornets and Moussa Diabate added 10 points and 13 rebounds. Charlotte shot 19 for 39 (48.7%) from 3-point range and led by 24 points in the fourth quarter. READ: NBA: Hornets use strong fourth quarter to pull away from Wizards Anthony Black led Orlando with 24 points. Desmond Bane added 15 points and […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Hornets beat Magic after rookie Kon Knueppel injures ankle

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ATLANTA— Norman Powell had 25 points, Pelle Larsson scored a career-high 21 and the struggling Miami Heat handed the Atlanta Hawks their fifth straight loss, 126-111 on Friday night in the NBA. Kel’el Ware had 16 points and 13 rebounds in place of Bam Adebayo, who missed the game with a back injury. Andrew Wiggins had 18 points and Jamie Jaquez Jr. had 16 points off the bench. READ: NBA: Heat beat Nets to snap a 5-game losing streak The Heat had lost eight of nine games entering Friday, but got back over .500 at 16-15. Tyler Herro missed his […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Norman Powell leads Heat past struggling Hawks

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MANILA, Philippines — Before the year closes, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said he is putting flood control at the center of his admin’s anti-corruption campaign and pushing for accountability and transparency. Throughout the year 2025, the President spent significant time inspecting areas with substandard or non-existent flood control projects. He also monitored investigations into the flood control mess so that the personalities involved in the controversy are held accountable. Marcos’s anti-corruption drive placed heightened emphasis on fiscal discipline and project integrity, noting that the proper use of public funds is as vital as protecting communities from the devastating […]... Keep on reading: Marcos places flood control at center of anti-corruption campaign

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INDIANAPOLIS— Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA on Friday night. The All-NBA forward, who is averaging 29.4 points, shot 13 of 20 from the field and made two 3-pointers. Payton Pritchard added 29 points, making three 3s, and grabbed nine rebounds. READ: NBA: Jaylen Brown leads Celtics’ comeback win over Pacers The Celtics were 20 of 39 from beyond the arc compared to the Pacers’ 18 of 44. Reserve Sam Hauser was 7 for 8 behind the arc and scored 23 points, while […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Celtics make 20 3-pointers to beat Pacers

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MANILA, Philippines — West Philippine Sea advocates and observers on Saturday warned against China’s “propaganda” stunt involving a distraught Filipino fisherman, which, they said, could either be a move to sanitize its image or a shift in its tactics. Rafaela David, lead convenor of a group that led a number of civilian missions to the West Philippine Sea, dismissed China’s move as a distraction amid bad international press stemming from its years of aggression. “Let’s not be fooled by China’s propaganda,” David, also the Akbayan party president, said in a statement. “What China did was not humanitarianism, it is image […]... Keep on reading: West PH Sea experts slam China’s ‘propaganda’ stunt loved by 'DDS'

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Singer Jimmy Regino, brother of April Boy and Vingo, and member of the musical group The Aprilboys, has passed away. READ:

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