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Gambling addiction in Philippines worsens as helpline calls surge

Gambling addiction in Philippines worsens as helpline calls surge Counsellors say the profiles of gambling addicts range from housewives to young Filipinos and urge Manila to tighten related rules Such calls to the rehabilitation centre’s hotline were mostly related to gambling, with the number rising to nine out of 10 total calls so far this year from seven out of 10 in 2025, Ty said. Many of the callers were desperate family members reaching out because their loved ones were gambling...

This Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Late last year, Vancouver-based aviation analyst Mark Miller bought airplane tickets to bring his family of four to Rome this summer. The Millers would spend Italy’s high season trawling the city’s ancient ruins, exploring the Vatican, and swooping down to Sardinia to experience the island’s dramatic sea cliffs, white sand beaches, and ancient limestone caves. Five months later, Miller, a commentator for CBC News, watched in disbelief as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz—a crucial waterway...

Are the Spurs cooked? How the Knicks have slowed d...

The New York Knicks had no business winning Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals. They had already stolen home-court advantage from the San Antonio Spurs with a road win in Game 1, so they would have been forgiven a letdown two nights later. History suggested they would lose, likely by double digits: Entering this series, road teams that won Game 1 of the Finals were just 2-16 in the ensuing Game 2, with an average minus-11.3 scoring margin.

Eli Manning weighs in on Giants QB Jaxson Dart's Trump rally fallout

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning said he supports athletes who take political stances, but warned they should be prepared to face potential criticism if they do. The two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback spoke to CNBC Sport about political activism in sports after the Giants' current signal caller, Jaxson Dart, came under scrutiny for introducing President Donald Trump at a rally outside of New York City. His decision to publicly back Trump sparked backlash, including public...

Dems to launch ‘coordinated attack’ on Trump’s $1.8 billion fund as GOP revolt erupts

Dems to launch ‘coordinated attack’ on Trump’s $1.8 billion fund as GOP revolt erupts Democrats have branded the fund a "slush fund" and are vowing to block its implementation, further complicating efforts to pass vital Homeland Security spending legislation - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A contentious standoff between the White House and Senate Republicans remains unresolved as lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., facing a critical impasse over a $1.776 billion settlement fund...

Round-the-clock help for terror attack victims announced in victory for families

EXCLUSIVE: Round-the-clock help for terror attack victims announced in victory for families Security minister Dan Jarvis told The Mirror that the fragmented and complex system for survivors and grieving families to get support following terror attacks 'ends now' Bereaved families and survivors of terror attacks will finally be given around-the-clock support in a major victory for victims. Home Office minister Dan Jarvis told The Mirror that the complex and fragmented system for getting help...

RNA-guided transposon mechanics show use of figure-eight intermediate and direct-transfer route

RNA-guided transposon mechanics show use of figure-eight intermediate and direct-transfer route Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Robert Egan Associate Editor IS110 transposons are a large, diverse family of bacterial insertion sequences (IS elements)—small, mobile DNA elements that can move from one genomic location to another. They have recently attracted broad interest due to the finding that some of these transposons use a bridge RNA (bRNA) to recognize both donor DNA and target DNA. Upon...

EU wants African sunlight to power Europe’s electric revolution

BRUSSELS — The European Union is betting that the future of its energy system lies under the North African sun. On Tuesday, the European Commission pledged €5 billion of EU money to renewables projects in North Africa and the Middle East, which could feed electricity back into Europe’s grid. The dream is that solar panels in the sun-soaked Sahara Desert and wind turbines along the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean generate electricity that is then sent through high-voltage...

Sugar review – Bob Mould’s reunited band still in a sweet spot between noise and melody

Ian Wright sends ITV 'how it should be' message after BBC World Cup criticism

Ian Wright sends ITV 'how it should be' message after BBC World Cup criticism Ahead of the start of the World Cup today, one of Ian Wright's comments stood out amid the rivalry between ITV and the BBC's coverage of the tournament Arsenal legend Ian Wright said "as it should be" as the ITV team showed off their spectacular World Cup base. Ahead of the start of the tournament, Wright, Roy Keane and ITV presenter Mark Pougatch watched England's friendly victory over Costa Rica from their...