SMB-Ginebra: Is a seesaw series developing or is the pendulum swinging to the other side?
Key Points The latest San Miguel Beermen–Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Philippine Cup semi-final clash has been framed as either the continuation of a seesaw series or a sign that the pendulum is swinging decisively to one side, with both teams trading…
Gary A. Blocker (1941–2026) Obituary and Life Tribute
Key Points This article is a secondary tribute piece and cannot reproduce or quote in full the original Chicago Tribune obituary for Gary A. Blocker (1941–2026). The original obituary is published by the Chicago Tribune under the title “Gary Blocker…
Brayden Burries buries 28 points as No. 1 Arizona routs Kansas State
Key Points Freshman guard Brayden Burries tied his career high with 28 points to lead No. 1 Arizona to a 101–76 home win over Kansas State in Big 12 play. As reported by the Associated Press in multiple outlets, Burries shot 12-of-16 from the field,…
Cozens says Senators are ‘the better team’ but still cannot find ways to win
Key Points Ottawa Senators forward Dylan Cozens reflected that his team has often been “the better team” on the night but has struggled to “find ways to win” close games, according to coverage of his recent post‑game media availability. Cozens’ remarks…
Trump seeks 50% hike in defence budget to $1.5 trillion
Key Points US President Donald Trump has proposed increasing the US defence budget to $1.5 trillion in 2027, representing roughly a 50 percent jump from the 2026 level of $901 billion. Trump framed the request as a response to “troubled and dangerous…
Report says DNI Tulsi Gabbard was left out of Venezuela raid
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard excluded from Venezuela raid. Report reveals Gabbard’s omission from military operation details. Intelligence leader sidelined in key Venezuela mission strategy. Caracas was hit by a series of missile strikes on…
Marco Rubio schedules Denmark talks amid Greenland crisis
Rubio plans Danish talks next week on Greenland. Tensions rise over US military option threats. Danish PM warns takeover ends NATO alliance. Denmark’s and Greenland’s foreign ministers had demanded an immediate meeting, claiming that any…
France tightens import rules on EU-banned pesticides
France bans imports of food with EU-prohibited pesticides. Targets mancozeb, glufosinate, thiophanate-methyl, carbendazim. Announced by PM Sebastien Lecornu on January 4. Food that contains residues of the pesticides glufosinate, mancozeb,…
US leaders brief congress on Venezuela operation
Trump officials defend audacious military operation on Capitol Hill. Forcible capture of sitting head of state from capital. Top administration figures arrived this morning to testify. All 100 US senators were briefed on Operation Absolute Resolve, the…