Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Let's Do The News! (January 23, 2024)

                                                            

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

- PH President Bongbong Marcos comments on last weekend's visit to the Coldplay concert, saying it's "unmissable". PBBM made headlines when he used a helicopter to get to the Coldplay concert, drawing flak from netizens, but the PSG clarified that the President's helicopter use was for security purposes.

- The Department of Migrant Workers has shut down the Manila office of a Dubai-based agency for alleged illegal recruitment activities.

- PHIVOLCS has recorded an increased seismic activity around Mt. Bulusan.

- Dozens were killed as fierce fighting spread through southern Gaza. Israeli forces were accused of storming one hospital and another is reportedly under siege. The US National Security Spokesman says hospitals, where thousands of displaced have been sheltered, should not be war zones, while also reiterating American support for Israel's right to defend itself. 

- British officials are investigating Iran generals' antisemitic talks to students. Videos of antisemitic speeches by Iranian generals, given to British students, are being investigated by the Charity Commission.

- The US and the UK carried out more strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

- Buick teases the next-generation Enclave crossover.


- Mazda is reportedly discontinuing the Mazda 6 with production ending in mid-April.

- BMW teases the i5 Touring.


- The Pui Pui Molcar franchise is getting a 3D CGI movie version coming this year.

- The Condé Nast union members have launched a 24-hour walkout amid layoff talks. Over 400 workers at Vanity Fair, Vogue, Condé Nast Entertainment, Bon Appétit, and other brands are walking out on Tuesday to protest bargaining practices the union alleges are unlawful.

TTFN.

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