Kulang ebidensya! Enrile, Gigi Reyes, Napoles acquitted in P172-M pork barrel graft cases

The Sandiganbayan Special Third Division has acquitted Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, his former chief of staff Jessica “Gigi” Reyes, and businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles in connection with the alleged misuse of ₱172 million in...

Is Your Medication Made in a Contaminated Factory? The FDA Won’t Tell You.

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Hidden Drug Names: For decades, the FDA has blacked out the names of generic drugs on...

Enrile, co-accused acquitted of graft charges

FORMER senator and now Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile has been acquitted of his remaining graft charges in connection with the alleged misuse of his P172.8 million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF). In a decision...

Fixing Flooding for the Southeast's Future

Newswise — Flooding dominated the headlines of summer 2025. Atypical storms and rising rivers in the Texas Hill Country washed away an entire summer camp. Glacial snow melt, combined with flash river floods, caused hundreds of deaths in Pakistan....

Vance: Israel’s parliament vote on West Bank an ‘insult’

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday criticized a symbolic vote in Israel’s parliament the previous day about annexing the occupied West Bank, saying that it amounted to an “insult” and went against the Trump administration...

Meet North Carolina Kenan-Flagler’s MBA Class Of 2027

Stunning scenery. Friendly people. Unique opportunities. …and a top MBA program too. That’s the appeal of Chapel Hill – home to the University of North Carolina and the Kenan-Flagler Business School. Picture the quintessential college town – the...

2 killed in Bulacan road mishap

October 26, 2025 | 12:00am CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga, Philippines — Two people were killed after they were run over by a truck in San Miguel, Bulacan on Friday night. John Michael Ignacio and Jocelyn Medrano were traveling along the highway in...

Calif. Public Safety Agencies Step Up Security Plans ahead of Super Bowl, World Cup Games

Next year’s Super Bowl and men’s World Cup matches planned at Levi’s Stadium will draw such huge crowds to the Bay Area that the region’s leaders are hoping to draft the enthusiasm and tourist dollars they bring by planning festivities of their...

Ranked: America’s Most Common Drugs by Medicare Spending

Ranked: Countries With the Most Years in Poor Health See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

Demand for coworking spaces continues

Demand for shared workspaces, known as "coworking spaces," continues to rise both in Puerto Rico and worldwide, driven by the rise of hybrid work models and the search for more flexible and productive environments. According to an Aon study, by...

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – October 20, 2025- Cayman’s Monique Hamaty-Simmonds featured

All Aboard: San Juan welcomes cruise community The countdown is over — tomorrow the FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show kicks off in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Today, delegates from across the Caribbean, Latin America, the United States and beyond are...

Previewing The 2025-26 Free Agent Class: Starting Pitcher

MLBTR continues its position-by-position look at the upcoming free agent class. We’ve gone through each offensive position and now turn to the starting rotation. For this exercise, we’re focused on pitchers who spent most of this past season...

HHS Watchdog Flags Medicaid IT Security Gaps in Some States

Governance & Risk Management , Healthcare , Industry Specific Pen Tests Find States Thwart Basic Attacks But Are Vulnerable to Sophisticated Ones Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 21, 2025 HHS OIG penetration testing of 10 state...

Jamaica’s airports may close within 24 hours of Hurricane Warning

Jamaica’s two international airports could shut down within 24 hours of a Hurricane Warning being issued, as emergency protocols have been fully activated ahead of Tropical Storm Melissa, Minister of Energy, Telecommunications and Transportation...

Silversea unveils its voyage collection 2027-28

Silversea has unveiled its voyage collection 2027-28 which includes numerous aspects of innovation, such as their debut summer season in Japan, unprecedented warm-water expeditions, and new itineraries aboard two state-of-the-art Nova Class ships....

Matt Louis & Producers Share Secrets to Lasting Success at Latin Music Week 2025

How do you turn hype into a lasting music career? On Monday (Oct. 20), rising Puerto Rican star Matt Louis joined forces with executive producers of Slow Jamz, Oscar Ortiz and Jean Viana, as well as producer Siggy Vazquez to unpack the secrets...

FFA Western Region VP: Why ‘behind the scenes’ work makes a difference

This past year, I’ve had the honor of serving as the National FFA Western Region Vice President. Throughout this time, I’ve traveled the country speaking to middle and high school students about FFA and how the organization can positively impact...

Planet Fitness Donates Equipment to First Responders at Johnston Fire & Providence Police

PLANET FITNESS NORTH PROVIDENCE DONATES EQUIPMENT TO JOHNSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT & PROVIDENCE POLICE DEPARTMENT Planet Fitness is donating commercial-grade fitness equipment from its North Providence club to support the health and wellness of local...

Molokai’s ‘No Dictators’ Protestors Join Millions Nationwide

A couple dozen Molokai residents participated in the ‘No Dictators’ protest in Kaunakakai, joining seven million people in the ‘No Kings’ rallies across the nation. Photo by Léo Azambuja By Léo Azambuja A group of Molokai residents joined millions...

Extreme heat risks higher for affordable housing residents

“Extreme heat is the deadliest climate impact and is colliding with the nation’s long-standing shortage in safe, affordable housing for people with the lowest incomes,” said Zoe Middleton, a co-author of the analysis and associate director for...