Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Let's Do The News! (June 21, 2023)

 

                                                                                      

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas rolled out its coin deposit machines at most shopping malls across the country.

- The Department of Trade and Industry as well as the PH Department of Health are expected to inspect stores selling lato-lato toys.

- Influencer Andrew Tate has been charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking, and forming an organized crime group to sexually exploit women. His brother Tristan and two others are also facing charges. All have denied their allegations.

- Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden is expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax crimes and admit to illegally possessing a gun while a drug user, after a five-year investigation. The President's son is expected to avoid jail time under a plea agreement.

- The US Coast Guard said that the missing Titanic sub has a day-and-a-half of oxygen left as the search continues.

- Reports from Honduras say a riot and a fire at a women's prison has left dozens dead.

- TNVS company Grab is expected to cut 1000 jobs, according to reports.

- The ABB Formula E world championship adds Tokyo e-Prix for Season 10 next year.

- The Range Rover Evoque received a minor change for the 2024 model year featuring a new interior packed with touch panels and a new touch screen.

2024 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque

- The Sylvanian Families toy line is getting a new anime series airing this July 6th.

- Electronic Arts named Stuart Canfield its new executive vice-president and CFO. The video game company reorganized the company's studios under the new EA Entertainment name, comprising of studios behind Apex Legends, the Star Wars games, and the Battlefield franchise.

- Four fans were hurt in a hit-and-run collision outside Guaranteed Rate Field ahead of the White Sox's game Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers.

- N'Golo Kante has agreed to join Al Ittihad on a three-year contract when his contract with Chelsea expires this summer. Kante will join Karim Benzema at the Jeddah-based soccer club, the latest big name to move to Saudi after Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr in January.

- Hulu's original animated comedy Solar Opposites replaced Justin Roiland with Dan Stevens for the lead role of Korvo. The series returns this August for its 4th season.

- Disney's chief diversity officer Latondra Newton steps down after a six-year run.

- The famed TVJ trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon said they are fighting for the "Eat Bulaga!" trademark since moving to TV5 for their yet unnamed noontime show next month.

TTFN.

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