Controversial Mo. congressional map faces opposition
Governor Mike Kehoe has called a special session of the Missouri legislature to approve a controversial new congressional map that divides Kansas City’s 5th District.
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Volleyball chief hopes Alas ‘heroes’ inspire youth
Even the head of the International Volleyball Federation couldn’t help but be swept up by the magic of Alas Pilipinas. “Those guys, they rock,” said FIVB president Fabio Azevedo, who rode Manila’s LRT-2 with other federation and local officials on Monday. “It was the most amazing surprise we got here during the world championships. They
Amazon’s Search For New Head Of Television Heats Up – The Dish
More names have emerged for Amazon MGM Studios’ top TV job, which became vacant last Wednesday when Vernon Sanders stepped down as Head of Global Television. The list includes executives who have held a similar position at rival streamers. Top among them is Netflix veteran Peter Friedlander, who last month exited as Head of UCAN […]
Home fans help Obiena craft perfect end to season
EJ Obiena had one dream: to bring world-class pole vaulting to the Philippines. On Sunday, that dream soared above 5.80 meters—and landed in gold. Before a raucous crowd gathered at Ayala Triangle Gardens for the Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, Obiena already felt like a winner. He had helped bring an international competition home.
Away from family, Micah Christenson turns to his shoes for inspiration
MANILA, Philippines — USA captain Micah Christenson doesn’t need to look far for inspiration. All he has to do is look down at his sneakers. Thousands of miles away from home and his loved ones, Christenson somehow found a way to bring his family with him in Manila through his shoes that show colorful scribbles
Amid pending trade to Blackwater, Jio Jalalon seen practicing with TNT
MANILA, Philippines–Jio Jalalon’s appearances in TNT’s preparation for the upcoming PBA Season have raised speculations about his future amid a pending trade that will send the pesky NorthPort guard to Blackwater. A source confirmed Jalalon’s “sporadic” participation in the Tropang 5G’s practices, which eagle-eyed netizens have caught through social media posts, including one from coach
PSEi tumbles after Sunday protest marches
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine stocks tumbled near the 6,200 barrier on Monday, a day after thousands of Filipinos trooped to the streets to protest government corruption and demand accountability from officials. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) had lost 0.79 percent or 49.66 points to end at 6,214.83, snapping its
Asia Cup: Sahibzada Farhan defends gun-fire celebration against India
Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has defended his controversial ‘gun-fire’ celebration during the Super 4 clash against India in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup.
FIVB Men’s World: Nikolov brothers propel Bulgaria into quarters
MANILA, Philippines — Bulgaria reached the Top 8 for the first time in 15 years after ousting Portugal, 25-19, 25-23, 25-13, in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship on Monday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Bulgarians continued to make history behind brothers Aleksandar and Moni Nikolov as they moved on to the quarterfinal round
Two big challenges behind children’s services £3.5m forecast overspend
The rising cost of placements and a shortage of homes for care leavers are the two big reasons a council’s children’s services is forecasting a multi-million-pound overspend.