Saturday, March 9, 2024

Let's Do The News! (March 9, 2024)

                           

                                                                        

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

- Former PH President Rodrigo Duterte will receive the Datu Bago Award 2024 for his contributions toward the progression and growth of Davao City this March 13th. Duterte was also named as the new administrator of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's KJC, according to the group's media arm SMNI.

- The Vatican named AI pioneer Demis Hassabis to its scientific academy as Pope Francis seeks to influence the expansion of AI technology.

- According to reports, Freddie Scappaticci, known as Stakeknife, the Army spy operating at the heart of the IRA during the Troubles in Northern Ireland probably cost more lives than he saved. It said speculation he had saved hundreds of lives was wrong; it was more likely between high single figures and low double figures.

- TikTok urges its users in the United States to oppose the Congress' ban against the social media app. The app says "A TikTok shutdown will silence your creativity" and urges US TikTok users to demand Congress to stop the ban.

- Audi agreed to take over Sauber ahead of the F1 2026 season.

- F1 driver Carlos Sainz was diagnosed with appendicitis and requires surgery. Ferrari's reserve driver Ollie Bearman will take his place at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix of the F1 2024 season.

- Rivian's Georgia factory construction was suspended. The Georgia factory was supposed to build its upcoming R2 crossover but financial grips halted construction.

- Mazda signs partnership with Unity for GUI development for vehicles scheduled to be introduced from 2025 to 2027.

- Voice actress TARAKO passed away at the age of 63. TARAKO is known for being the voice of Chibi Maruko-chan.

- Anthony Joshua knocked Francis Ngannou out in the second round of their heavyweight duel in Riyadh.

- TTFN.

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