Monday, April 8, 2024

Let's Do The News! (April 8, 2024)

                

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

MERALCO is reducing electricity rates by P0.9879 per kWh this month.

- PH Senate President Migz Zubiri was promoted to "reserve officer" in the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

- According to the DND, the quadrilateral maritime activity with the Philippines, the US, Japan, and Australia in the West Philippine Sea became successful, calling it a "show of unity" against China's aggressions. Activities include communication, photo exercises, division tactics, or office of the watch maneuver aimed at strengthening defense interoperability and effectively responding to various maritime scenarios.

- Israel reduced its troops in southern Gaza but plans for the Rafah offensive are still on the table.

- IAEA urges restraint after a drone attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Liberty Media, which owns Formula 1, acquired MotoGP and WSBK rights holder Dorna Sports in a £3.6 billion deal. With the deal made public, F1 owner Liberty Media will now own 86% of Dorna and thus holds the controlling stake in motorcycle racing’s two biggest international products.

Disney announced that password-sharing restrictions on Disney+ will commence this June in select countries and worldwide this September.

- John Calipari is finalizing a five-year deal to become Arkansas's next coach, according to reports. A move that will shake up the SEC and college basketball landscape.

- South Carolina beats Iowa 87-75 to win its third NCAA Women's Championship title.

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