Let's Do The News! (May 21, 2024)

       

                                          

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- There has been an increase in recorded cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines. According to the PH DOH, there are 877 new COVID-19 cases recorded in the country, which is still lower compared to the previous observed increases. The DOH says there is no basis to reimpose travel restrictions on any country. Also, the voluntary wearing of face masks and compliance with minimum health standards were called for.

- 9 PNP-SAF personnel were fired following the arrest of two police officers who were involved in the alarm and scandal and who allegedly had a Chinese bodyguard in Ayala-Alabang Village in Muntinlupa.

- The NGCP is placing the Luzon and Visayas grids under yellow alert yet again due to a short power supply.

- In the sixth week of the "hush money" criminal trial, Michael Cohen admits to stealing from the Trump Organization as he faces questioning.

- UK PM Rishi Sunak issued an apology over the infected blood scandal, adding "comprehensive compensation" will be paid to those affected. Reports revealed that the NHS and the British government covered up the infected blood scandal after victims were "knowingly" exposed to unacceptable risk.

- Israel slammed the ICC's decision to issue arrest warrants on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government ministers as well as top Hamas leaders. US President Joe Biden also slammed the ICC's move to arrest Netanyahu.

- Nintendo acquires Shiver Entertainment from Embracer Group.

- Yoon Min Soo and his wife have gotten divorced after 18 years.

- DeVante Parker announced his retirement from the NFL after nine seasons.

- Scottie Scheffler's arraignment was delayed until June 3.

- Scarlett Johansson released a statement regarding OpenAI's ChatGPT voice Sky. Johansson was "shocked" and "angered" by the since-suspended OpenAI voice that sounded "eerily similar" to hers.

TTFN.

2024 NASCAR Cup Series - NASCAR All-Star Race

One million dollars. The prize money only the winner of this year's NASCAR All-Star Race will get as drivers gathered at the legendary North Wilkesboro track for the million-dollar race.

The million-dollar race in North Wilkesboro saw Kyle Busch hitting Ricky Stenhouse Jr. into the wall in turn 1 on Lap 2, followed by a collision between Joey Logano and Bubba Wallace in Lap 88, and Kyle Busch sent Ty Gibbs spinning on Lap 118.

Screengrab from NASCAR

Joey Logano wins the million-dollar NASCAR All-Star Race in North Wilkesboro but his victory was overshadowed by a post-race brawl between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The next race is the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, the same day as the Indy 500.

Let's Do The News! (May 20, 2024)

      

                                          

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Netherlands' Queen Maxima made a state visit to the Philippines to boost financial services for better financial health in the country.

- Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice L. Guo was stripped of the power to deputize the town's police. Her statement reads "I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF ILLEGAL POGO OPERATIONS...AND I AM NOT A SPY OF ANY COUNTRY".

- 36 Domestic and 20 International flights were canceled due to a software glitch at the Air Traffic Management Center at NAIA.

- Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as the new President of Taiwan.

- Indians are voting in the fifth phase of India's general election.

- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the foreign minister were confirmed dead in a helicopter crash.

- The International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and top Hamas leaders for war crimes.

- Reports revealed that the NHS and the British government covered up the infected blood scandal after victims were "knowingly" exposed to unacceptable risk.

- Malaysia scrapped plans to host a Formula E race, according to reports.

- Kang Daniel files a lawsuit against the major shareholder of KONNECT Entertainment.

- Former UFC champion Anderson Silva will face Chael Sonnen in a boxing match this June 15th in Brazil.

TTFN.

F1 2024: MSC Cruises Gran Premio del Made in Italy E Dell'Emilia-Romagna

The F1 '24 season continues in Imola for the MSC Cruises Gran Premio del Made in Italy E Dell'Emilia-Romagna.

Long before the race starts, the entire Formula 1 drivers, staff, and audience are paying their respects in honor of Ayrton Senna who died in this exact racetrack 30 years ago.

After honoring Senna's 30th death anniversary. the F1 race in Imola has officially begun with Lance Stroll making headlines for his 150th F1 career race start.

10 laps later, Williams driver Alex Albon went to the pits due to his tire issues followed by Perez accidentally going off-track on Lap 18. As the leaders pit themselves, Lewis Hamilton on Lap 28 saw him end up on the gravel at the Acque Minerali corner.

With two-thirds of this race done, Verstappen leads while Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc are busy hunting the world champion. Even though Verstappen is facing some issues, from the tires to the battery power, he's still fighting his way until the end.

Screengrab from Formula 1

Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to become the winner of the Imola Grand Prix while Charles Leclerc finished 3rd, the first Ferrari driver to finish on the podium in Imola since Michael Schumacher in 2006.

After Imola, Verstappen leads with 136 points, 33 points ahead of Sergio Perez, and Leclerc is in 3rd with 98 points.

The next race is the Grand Prix de Monaco this May 26th.

2024 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP - Asia Motorsports Carnival Pitstop Race

The 2024 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP continues in Yeongam Korea International Circuit for the Asia Motorsports Carnival Pitstop Race.

Screengrab from Superrace

Seohan GP driver, Jang Hyun Jin, made headlines in Yeongam because of his 100th career race start and because he was the winner of this season's Asia Motorsports Carnival Pitstop Race.  O-NE Racing's Lee Jung Woo finished 2nd and BRAND NEW RACING's Park Gyu Seung finished 3rd.

The next race will be at Inje Speedium for the first of the three-night races this summer season, the Gangwon Motor Festa Night Race, this June 15.

2024 Repco Supercars Championship - Bosch Power Tools Perth SuperSprint

The 2024 Repco Supercars Championship continues with the Bosch Power Tools Perth Supersprint. It looks like the race weekend became a weekend to remember for the Ford Mustang drivers Mostert and Waters.

Screengrab from Supercars

In the first part, Chaz Mostert ended the season's eight-win streak of Camaro winners as his #25 Mobil1 Optus Racing Mustang steered his way to victory while Will Brown finished 2nd and Cam Waters finished 3rd. In the second part, following Mostert's penalty that dropped him to 2nd place, Cam Waters was crowned the winner while Brown finished 3rd.

After Perth, Brown remains in the lead with 1081 points while Broc Feeney si in 2nd with 945 points, and Chaz Mostert is in 3rd with 906 points.

The next event is the betr Barwin Triple Crown this June 14-16.

Doctor Who S1E3 Episode Review

The countdown to disaster is in full swing with the third episode of the 15th Doctor's adventures, which marks the return of Steven Moffatt, the showrunner during the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi years, as the writer in charge of this episode.

Doctor Who Season 1 Episode 3

HOLD IT! Ensure you have already watched the episode before my quick review. Come back here when you have already watched it.