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Mike Anthony: How CT native Jackson Olson found his purpose as the star of the Savannah Bananas
The Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson celebrates a Troy Glaus base-hit while the Bananas take on the Firefighters at Angel ...
Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought potatoes to Germany. It's a myth
Generations of Germans believe Frederick the Great brought the beloved potato to Germany. But the legend, which includes ...
The hidden cost of convenience: How your data pulls in hundreds of billions of dollars for app and social media companies
It’s no secret that social media and mobile applications collect information about you. Meta’s business model depends on it. The company, which operates Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is worth US$1 ...
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Visa announces new payment solutions in the Philippines
Visa has unveiled new products aimed at boosting digital payment experiences in the Philippines, a market where digital ...
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BSP sees weaker dollar position for the Philippines
The Philippines is expecting a weaker external position than it previously expected for this year, as a large import bill and ...
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Photos of cockfighting in Afghan capital show a bloody pastime thriving in the shadows
When a cockfight begins in Kabul, the noise is immediate. Roars of “Hit!” and “Kill!” erupt among spectators as two birds ...
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In words and photos, rural Alaska residents reflect on their village's sustainable practices
In rural central Alaska, a village is in the midst of a clean energy transformation that locals say will boost savings, build ...
Third Time's the Charm? Man Who Bought Michael Jordan's Beleaguered Mansion Is Now Offering It on Airbnb—After Failed Timeshare and Rental Schemes
Jordan's Illinois home, which sat on the market for 13 years, will be listed on Airbnb Luxe after the buyer failed to find a ...
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BDO named most valuable PH brand
BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) was recognized as the country’s most valuable brand for the second straight year by Brand Finance, the ...
Your bank can ask for citizenship proof. Here’s when (and why) they do it.
It may seem like a bizarre request, but it happens to U.S. citizens and those who are legally residing in the U.S.
Philippines: $105.2-billion gross international reserves in May is ‘healthy’ — central bank
Manila: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported that the country's Gross International Reserves (GIR) stood at $105.2 ...
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Moody’s urges Philippines to monitor money laundering risks
Moody’s has urged the Philippines to remain vigilant against the scourge of money laundering through cryptocurrency and online gambling. Xiao Chen, an associate director at the global financial ...