SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Several opponents have said the Utah Jazz can’t defend when big man Rudy Gobert isn’t cleaning up their mistakes. Against one of the hottest offenses in the NBA, Hassan Whiteside and the Jazz were determined to prove the doubters wrong. “It’s been tough for me, but my whole life I […]
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`We’re Filipinos’: Women soccer players decry criticisms
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Members of the Philippines women’s soccer team, which recently qualified for its first World Cup, have played down social media comments that most of the players with mixed American ancestry “were not Filipino enough.” The Philippines beat Taiwan 4-3 in a penalty shootout last week after the match ended 1-1 in […]
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Cyberbullying a top concern on Safer Internet Day
NEW YORK (UN NEWS CENTRE) — With more children and young people spending time online, cyberbullying is the top concern for their safety when using the internet, according to a survey carried about by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on two social media platforms. In the lead up to Safer Internet Day this Tuesday, 08 […]
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LOVE IS
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different result. ~1981 Narcotics Anonymous Pamphlet There are individuals who seem to believe they are the greatest and the best socially. I know people like that. I feel like saying to them, “Excuse me for breathing the same air you breath.” Of course […]
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Lindsay Timarong, new President of Pacific Island Development Bank
The Board of Governors of the Pacific Islands Development Bank (PIDB or Bank) has selected Ms. Lindsay Motil Timarong to be the next President & Chief Executive Officer for the regional development finance institution. Ms. Timarong is the first woman to hold this prestigious position and by virtue of her seat as President of the […]
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Shares of Facebook parent Meta plunge 22% on lower profits
Newly renamed Meta is investing heavily in its futuristic “metaverse” project, but for now, relies on advertising revenue for nearly all its income. So when it posted sharply higher costs but gave a weak revenue forecast late Wednesday, investors got spooked — and knocked almost $200 billion off the valuation of the company formerly known […]