2025 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship - Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix brought the streets of Detroit to life. Both IMSA and IndyCar were there to put on an exciting show. But, for this article, we will mostly focus on the IMSA race, including the GTP and GTD PRO competitions in the Motor City.

Screengrab from IMSA

The #93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian ARX-06, driven by Nick Yelloly and Renger Van Der Zande, emerged as the winner of this Detroit street race. The #64 Ford Multimatic Motorsports Mustang GT3 won the GTD PRO class. This was the Mustang GT3 racing machine's second win.

The next race is the Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen this June 19-22, 2025. The summer racing season in IMSA begins.

Let's Do The News! (May 30, 2025)

                       

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

- Last night, DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 made its comeback after five years since the ABS-CBN shutdown by the NTC in May 2020. After several days of teasers, the Philippine Collective Media Corporation reverted the 630 AM radio station branding back to DZMM Radyo Patrol 630. Additionally, DZMM TeleRadyo made its comeback on air.

- The legal counsel of former Rep. Arnulfo Teves Jr. thanks the NBI for treating his client well.

- Senate President pro tempore Jinggoy Estrada has insisted that China's baseless claims cannot justify their aggressive actions against the country. In this regard, Estrada joins the position of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), which declares that China has no right to oppose or interfere with our lawful maritime operations and scientific research in Sandy Cay and other nearby areas.

- 285 congressmen support House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez's leadership until the 20th Congress.

- The price hike on pork meat due to African Swine Fever is expected, according to the PH Department of Agriculture.

- Lewelyn Dixon, a 64-year-old lawful permanent resident and University of Washington lab technician, was released from an ICE detention center following a judge's ruling. Dixon was detained due to a 2001 embezzlement conviction, attorneys say. Her family, along with protesters and labor union members, have been demonstrating for her release since her arrest.

- Hamas says US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel fails to meet its demands.

- AKB48 will reveal its 66th single tomorrow morning.

- Punirunes Puni 3 TV anime casts Fuka Izumi as the new Punirune Jewelrune. The new season airs this July 5th on TV Tokyo.

- Model and actor Red Sternberg passed away at the age of 50.

- The crowning ceremony for Christine Juliane "CJ" Opiaza as the new Miss Grand International 2024 is set for June 3, 2025. Her coronation will take place at MGI Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. CJ is the first runner-up, defeated by the now-dethroned Miss Grand International 2024, Rachel Gupta of India.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 29, 2025)

                      

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- Over 2,000 cases of measles were reported in the Philippines as the World Health Organization warns of another vaccine-preventable disease in East Asia and the Pacific.

- The PBBM administration denied the courtesy resignation of several cabinet secretaries.

- The PH Senate has postponed all activities related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte to June 11. June 11 is the last day of the session before the 3rd regular session of the 19th Congress ends. In a letter sent by Senate President 'Chiz' Escudero to House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the presentation of the prosecution's articles of impeachment against VP Sara was postponed from the original June 2 schedule to June 11.

- Former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has returned to the Philippines, according to President Bongbong Marcos.

- The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in its efforts to quickly deport migrants to countries other than their own, without the opportunity to issue statements that they fear persecution, torture, or death there.

- Chaos erupts on the first day of the US-backed aid distribution in Gaza after weeks of hunger.

- Singapore is imposing harsher penalties for speeding beginning in 2026, including more demerit points and heftier fines.

- General Motors is investing $888 million in a factory to build its sixth-generation V8 engine.

- Alpine is set to produce its supercar in 2028. It will be powered by a 1000bhp turbo V6 hybrid.

- Pokémon Legends ZA is coming this October 16 for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

- Cha Eun Woo confirms his military enlistment date. 

- The 2025 MAMA Awards will take place in Hong Kong this November 28-29.

- The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves to earn a seat in the NBA finals.

- The MLB is purchasing an equity stake in AUSL.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 28, 2025)

                     

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- The Philippine Department of Justice is awaiting the return of former Congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. from Timor-Leste. In a press statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said the government will await Timor-Leste's final decision on Teves' return. The former congressman faces murder charges including the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.

- PAG-IBIG Fund assets have reached 1.1 trillion pesos as of Q1 2025.

- An estimated P11 billion in unpaid obligations have been committed by the Manila city government. According to incoming Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Manila City Hall has between P8 billion and P11 billion in unpaid commercial obligations.

- About 8 volcanic quakes were recorded around the Bulusan Volcano, according to PHIVOLCS.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appealed to member countries of the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit to abide by international law amid the ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip. At the second ASEAN-GCC Summit, President Marcos expressed his concern over Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza that have resulted in a large number of civilian casualties, including women and children.

- The Office of Civil Defense clarified that the Magnitude 4.6 earthquake that shook parts of Quezon and neighboring provinces yesterday, May 27, has nothing to do with or is not connected to the West Valley Fault. In an emergency meeting held yesterday by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center, following the earthquake, with the regional offices of the Office of Civil Defense from NCR, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, and MIMAROPA, it was learned that the earthquake originated from a local fault in the Sierra Madre Range.

- The US Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) anti-ship missile will undergo a live fire test in Northern Luzon amid the Kamandag Exercise by the Philippine and US Marines. According to Philippine Navy Spokesperson Capt. JP Alcos, the missile launch is part of the ninth Kamandag Exercise that the allied forces have begun. This is part of a maritime strike operation with a target that has not yet been made public, as well as the exact location of the missile test.

- The BMW M2 CS was unveiled. Along with extensive aero updates, the 3.0L straight-six turbo engine was boosted to produce 526 bhp of power. 

2026 BMW M2 CS

- Alpine's first 4WD vehicle, the A390, was unveiled.

2026 Alpine A390

- The Bovensiepen Zagato was unveiled.

2026 Bovensiepen Zagato

- The Defender lineup was updated for the 2026 model year with new headlights and a new screen.

- Supercars veteran Will Brown will make his NASCAR cameo appearance. Brown will drive a third entry for Kaulig Racing on the Chicago street course. This marks Brown's second NASCAR appearance since Sonoma last year.

- PEPSICO becomes the newest F1 sponsor until 2030.

- Veteran actor Choi Jung Woo passed away at the age of 68.

- The remains of the late OPM legend Freddie Aguilar were laid to rest following Islamic rites.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 27, 2025)

                    

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- A magnitude 5.1 quake hits General Nakar, Quezon Province. The recent quake was felt in parts of Metro Manila as well.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has closed the civilian mission of the “Atin Ito Coalition” in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). This was after two Chinese Coast Guard ships tailed the MV Kapitan Felix Oca carrying volunteers participating in the third civilian mission of the Atin Ito Coalition.

- According to PH President Bongbong Marcos, the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ASEAN countries and other sectors of society can greatly contribute to long-term and people-centered development. That is why he said the Philippines and other ASEAN states support the ASEAN Centre of Excellence for AI to be established under innovation, ethical standards, and transparency.

- The Unified 911 Emergency System will commence this July, according to the DILG.

- South Korea will hold its 3rd round of the Presidential Election Candidates Debates tonight.

- The US envoy rejects Hamas' claim that it has agreed to American terms for a Gaza ceasefire.

- A car rammed through crowds at a Liverpool Premier League parade. Dozens were hurt, including children. The police say the collision is not an act of terrorism.

- Nacon will make a new WRC game in 2027, the first time since 2022's WRC Generations.

- SEGA and Red Bull team up for the Racing Around the World campaign.

- Cristiano Ronaldo hints at leaving Al Nassr after the Saudi Pro League season finale.

- OPM legend Freddie Aguilar passed away at the age of 72. Aguliar is hailed as a true icon of Filipino music, and he performed iconic songs such as Anak.

- The Maalaala Mo Kaya production team issued a statement on the airing of "The Maguad Family Story" episode.

- Celebrity couple Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson quashed breakup rumors, calling it fake news.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 26, 2025)

                   

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- The COMELEC targets the resolution of all disqualification and cancellation cases by June 30.

- More government officials and appointees to be targeted in Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s ongoing evaluation.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is en route to the Middle East and the Netherlands for ten days. She will first meet the Filipino community in Qatar tomorrow, followed by her visit to the Netherlands on May 30th to check on her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte.

- Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal counsel insists that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the ‘real prosecutor’ in the former president’s case at the ICC. Meanwhile, the DILG is coordinating with the ICC to allow former President Rodrigo Duterte to be sworn in as Davao City mayor.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has assured that they will further tighten the security of the Korean community in the country. This follows several incidents in which several Korean nationals were victimized.

- Senator Jinggoy Estrada confirms that his son and his nephew were hurt in the Boracay attack.

- The 46th ASEAN Summit has commenced. Southeast Asian leaders have been gathering in Malaysia for talks about how to deal with the economy amid the US tariff situation, the ongoing war in Gaza, China's activities in the Pacific, and so on.

- The US State Department travel advisory states that it is dangerous for the safety of its citizens to travel to the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Re-elected Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has condemned the advisory issued by the United States advising its citizens not to travel to the Philippines. Rodriguez said this is unfair and should not be done to us by the United States as its number one ally, especially since many places in the Philippines are safe for tourists to visit.

- BMW unveiled the Speedtop Concept in Villa d'Este, which previews another limited-production special model coming soon with a limited run of 50 units.

BMW Speedtop Concept

- The Glickenhaus 007s was unveiled. It is a road-legal version of the race car powered by a 6.2L dry-sumped V8 engine with 1000bhp of power.

Glickenhaus 007s

- The next two seasons of Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender TV series cast Dolly de Leon and Jon Jon Briones.

TTFN.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Coca-Cola 600

Wrapping up The Greatest Day in Motorsports is NASCAR's colossal oval race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. For the first time ever, this race was streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Amazingly, despite his accident at the INDY 500, Kyle Larson managed to show up in Charlotte, proving to the world that he's still in his fighting form.

As the green flag waved, the longest NASCAR race ever, streaming live for the first time ever on Prime Video, has commenced. The first stage saw Kyle Larson, reeling from his Indy 500 accident, sliding through but managing to avoid a collision, followed by Alex Bowman colliding with the wall and spinning. As William Byron wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw Jimmie Johnson's chain reaction that caught Cole Custer and Connor Zilisch in this mess. 

With Byron nabbing Stage 2, the race got paused for their Memorial Day tradition. When Stage 3 commenced, Zane Smith got crashed on the backstretch, followed by a big one that got Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, and Daniel Suarez out of the race. As Stage 3 wrapped up with Byron, the finale saw Carson Hocevar's spinning disaster, followed by Tyler Reddick's dramatic crash, and a surprise attack by Ross Chastain that snagged Byron's lead with 10 laps to go.

Screengrab from NASCAR

The Greatest Day in Motorsports ends with Ross Chastain, the winner of the Coca-Cola 600 of the NASCAR Cup Series!

Mission accomplished for NASCAR's first race to be streamed on Prime Video. The next race will be in Nashville for the Cracker Barrel 400 this June 1, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - INDY 500

Every Memorial Day weekend, the Greatest Spectacle in Racing comes to life in Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It's called the INDY 500, and for this year, it's going to be a lot different than previous INDY 500 races. Alex Palou may be this season's current leader, but will he win his first INDY 500 race in his career? Time to find out.

Due to the weather conditions that caused a delay to the race start, the track conditions were cool, and this spelled disaster for Scott McLaughlin in the middle of pace laps. As the green flag waved, Marco Andretti crashed out of the race. Come Lap 19, the weather conditions placed the race on the yellow flag for 11 laps before resuming.

40 laps down with Alexander Rossi leading, misfortune strikes on the pit lane as Rossi's car caught fire. Lap 87 saw Rinus Veekay spinning on the pit lane, followed by Kyle Larson's accident on Lap 92 that caught Kyffin Simpson and Sting Ray Robb, gutting the NASCAR driver out of the race.

Image: IndyCar

Behind Nolan Siegel's last-lap crash, Alex Palou made headlines in Indianapolis. Alex Palou trumped Marcus Ericsson and David Malukas to become the first Spaniard to win the Indy 500. At long last, a Spanish driver will have his face marked on the legendary Borg-Warner Trophy.

The Indy 500 is over, but the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series rages on with the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix this June 1, 2025.

F1 2025 - TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco

The streets of Monaco roar to life with the Monaco Grand Prix of the 2025 F1 season, one of the greatest races of the weekend ahead of IndyCar's Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600. With the implementation of the mandatory two-pitstop rule, drivers are making tight strategies to survive and conquer Monaco's plot twists.

Image: F1

Thanks to Max Verstappen's late pitstop ahead of the final lap, Lando Norris of McLaren managed to win his first Monaco Grand Prix of his career, beating the likes of last year's winner Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, who is currently leading the championship standings.

Behind Norris' late Monaco win come some not-so-great moments in Monaco, such as Pierre Gasly's collision with Yuki Tsunoda that sent the former packing, as well as Fernando Alonso calling it quits due to mechanical failures.

As Piastri and the rest of McLaren are still leading, despite his third-place finish, there's plenty of action as F1's 75th anniversary celebrations will continue in Catalunya for the Aramco Gran Premio de España this June 1st, 2025.

DTM 2025: Lausitzring

Amid the loudest race weekend of the year, the 2025 DTM season continues in Lausitzring, further amping up the volume for excitement, making it a great way to warm up race fans before the big day.

Screengrab from DTM

The first race saw Austrian driver Lucas Auer, piloting the Team Landgraf AMG GT3, defeat DTM veterans Lucas Auer and Rene Rast to win. In the final race, meanwhile, Jack Aitken beat Rast, while Jules Gounon completed the podium by finishing third.

With two venues and four races down, Lucas Auer leads with 69 points, 6 points ahead of Jules Gounon, and Jordan Pepper is in third with 55 points.

The next event will be at Zandvoort this June 5-8, 2025.

2025 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP Round 2

The 2025 O-NE SUPERRACE CHAMPIONSHIP continues at the Korea International Circuit for the Asia Motorsports Carnival, featuring a wide variety of fan favorites such as the M Class, Alpine Class, Prius PHV Class, the GTA-GTB Class, the Radical Cup Asia, and the TGR 6000 Class. What a way to celebrate the imminent coming of summer with intense racing action in the former F1 racetrack.

Screengrab from Superrace

Focusing on the Toyota Gazoo Racing 6000 Class, Brand New Racing's Park Kyu Seung is the winner, while O-NE RACING's Lee Jeong Woo finished second, and Seohan GP's Jeong Eui Cheol finished third.

The next round will be at Inje Speedium, the first of the three Summer Season Night Races, on June 14, 2025.

Let's Do The News! (May 23, 2025)

                  

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- PNP Chief PGen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said that he is pleased that the PH DOJ dismissed the complaint of the KOJC administrator and ex-President Rodrigo Duterte regarding the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy.

- The PH Department of Transportation has filed a civil case against the driver and management of Pangasinan Solid North Transit in connection with the multi-vehicle collision that occurred at the SCTEX Toll Plaza that killed more than ten people.

- Malacañang has declared June 6, the first Friday of the month, a regular holiday to celebrate Eidul Adha. Aside from Eid al-Fitr, this is the biggest Islamic celebration, which is held on the 10th day of the last month in their lunar calendar.

- The Trump administration stops Harvard University from accepting foreign students. The university says the ban is unlawful.

- Israel blames critics of its war on Gaza for the murder of two US embassy staff.

- The Supercars Championship will race twice in New Zealand from 2026 to 2028, with both Ruapuna and Taupo locked in.

- The Subaru STi S210 was unveiled. Based on the VB WRX S4, it features aero and dynamics tweaks inspired by its Nurburgring-winning race car, while the FA24 DIT 2.4L boxer-4 engine gained 25PS of power compared to the normal WRX S4, while mated to the Subaru Performance Transmission, a first for an STi S model. It is limited to 500 units, and only those chosen via lottery will be eligible to purchase.

2026 Subaru WRX S4 STi S210

- The Renault Austral gained its minor change for the 2026 model year.

2026 Renault Austral

- Giamaro Automobili showcased its Katla hypercar. It is powered by a quad-turbo V12 engine that produces 2127bhp of power.

Giamaro Katla

- Penguin Random House will no longer be offering books through Diamond Comics.

- A live-action movie adaptation of the Elden Ring video game is in the works.

- The CFP approves a new seeding model for its next season.

- Marvel reportedly delayed Avengers Doomsday to the end of 2026 and Secret Wars to the end of 2027.

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Let's Do The News! (May 22, 2025)

                 

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- Incoming Makati Mayor Nancy Binay will request the courtesy resignation of department heads in the Makati municipality on her first day in office.

- Over 29 cabinet members of the PBBM administration have announced their resignation so far, such as Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, DILG Sec. Jonvic Remulla, MMDA Chairman Romando Artes,  DENR Sec. Yulo Loyzaga, DND Sec. Gibo Teodoro, and others. As of now, only 10 cabinet members are waiting to tender their resignations.

- More than 100 driving schools suspended for various violations, according to the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

- US President Donald Trump confronts South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa in the White House with the claim of Afrikaners being "persecuted".

 - Team Penske announces leadership departures over "organizational failures".

- Toyota outlines its "dream" driver pathway with Supercars and NASCAR headlining parts of Toyota's plan for "university of motorsport". The WAU and the BJR will race six GR Supra Supercars in the 2026 season.

- The four-door Dodge Charger Daytona was unveiled with its 670HP electric powertrain.

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Sedan

- Seiyuu Haruka Tomatsu announced the birth of her second child.

- GOODSMILE COMPANY resumes pre-orders in its US store, in compliance with the US tariff regulations.

- Lee Mi Joo and Park Jin Joo will step down from the MBC variety show How Do You Play?

- Longtime Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay dies at the age of 65.

- GMA-7 files estafa complaint against TAPE Inc. executives.

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Let's Do The News! (May 21, 2025)

                

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- More than 100 representatives from 50 countries are in the Philippines for a three-day meeting themed Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing (IORIS) Steering Committee Meeting: Promoting Information-Sharing across the Indo-Pacific. The three-day meeting has begun in Cebu to strengthen the multinational governance of IORIS, or Indo-Pacific Regional Information Sharing, the EU-funded Indo-Pacific regional information-sharing platform, developed and implemented by the EU-funded CRIMARIO project, or Critical Maritime Route Indo-Pacific, since 2018. The three-day steering meeting that began today, May 21, and will last until May 23 was opened by EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro.

- House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro finds PH Vice President Sara Duterte's desire to have her brother, Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte, become House Speaker in the 20th Congress unacceptable. For Castro, this is a blatant attempt by the Duterte family to establish a monopoly on important government positions that disregards the principles of a democracy.

- Senator-elect Bong Go provided financial aid for families affected by fires in Tondo, Manila. In the latest report, more than 150 families living in 35 houses that burned down on May 18, 2025, were provided with financial assistance and aid by Senator Go earlier today.

- The United Nations reports that no aid has been distributed in Gaza, even though aid trucks have begun crossing the border after an 11-week blockade. This situation comes as international pressure on Israel continues to increase.

- Honda is scaling back its EV sales target/investments to focus on hybrids.

- The Opel Mokka GSE Rally was unveiled. This rally crossover, to be used in the Opel Electric Rally Cup, could preview the upcoming all-electric Mokka GSE.

Opel Mokka GSE Rally

- The all-new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4 was unveiled. The all-new model will be offered with a choice of hybrid for Core and Adventure models and PHEV for Core and GR SPORT models. It will arrive later this year.

2026 Toyota RAV4

- The June 29, 2025 episode of Himitsu no AiPri TV anime will feature Sanrio's My Melody and Kuromi as special guest characters.

- A live-action movie adaptation of Mattel's Whac-a-Mole game is in the works with TriStar Pictures.

- Sesame Street is moving to Netflix following the Trump administration's announcement to slash PBS funding.

- The children's cartoon Peppa Pig unveiled its new character named Baby Evie Pig.

Peppa Pig

- Nickelodeon will air a TV movie titled Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado this July 2, 2025. Made to commemorate the Dora series' 25th anniversary, it will be set after the events of the 2019 live-action Dora movie.

- Disney's Zootopia 2 will hit theaters this November 26, 2025.

- KBS briefly comments on reported plans for its upcoming drama lineup.

- Noranians have gathered to celebrate the 72nd birthday of the late National Artist Nora Aunor.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 20, 2025)

               

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- Senator-elect Ping Lacson warned that Philippine President Bongbong Marcos' openness to compromise with the Dutertes could be misinterpreted as a weakness in his leadership. According to Lacson, PBBM is inherently good, but his openness to compromise with Vice President Sara Duterte and the Dutertes could be misinterpreted by his allies and opponents as a weakness.

- Senators Joel Villanueva and Sherwin Gatchalian commend the approval of 16,000 new teaching positions in the PH Department of Education.

- The PH Department of Agriculture sees no shortage in the supply of poultry products despite the import ban in Brazil.

- The PBBM administration led the commissioning of the Philippine Navy's new assets ahead of its anniversary. According to the President, the unwavering and wholehearted service of the personnel in the face of various challenges at sea is admirable, especially in guarding the West Philippine Sea and other maritime posts of the country. The President reiterated that government troops will not tolerate any threat to security, and he also said that the government will not surrender or abandon any territory.

- The COMELEC is already preparing for the holding of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

- The no-contact apprehension program was resumed following the Supreme Court's decision to lift the temporary restraining order on the program in the wake of multiple car accidents.

- The Myanmar junta chief says the US is yet to deliver $9 million pledged for earthquake aid but the US Government says the money was being spent.

- US President Donald Trump says Russia will "immediately" work toward a ceasefire after a phone call, but Vladimir Putin seems unfazed.

- Josef Newgarden and Will Power will start at the back of the Indy 500 grid following their infringement for using illegally modified components.

- Zak Best returns to Supercars for the first time after two years. Best secures his return with the Blanchard Racing Team.

- The Infiniti QX60 received a minor change for the 2026 model year.

2026 Infiniti QX60

- Kadokawa is acquiring 70% of the shares to make Edizioni BD its subsidiary.

- The Peppa Pig cartoon series is teasing a new character coming next month under the "Pig Changes Are Coming" banner.

- Actress Lee Si Won gave birth to her first child.

TTFN.

Let's Do The News! (May 19, 2025)

              

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- The Philippine National Police has resumed its normal service after last week's elections.

- The PH Department of Agriculture is banning imports of chicken meat from Brazil due to bird flu.

- Senator Sherwin Gatchalian asserted that being Senate President today is critical to being able to handle the scheduled impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. According to Gatchalian, their set-up in the impeachment court is different compared to the session when they pass laws.

- The PH Department of Education (DepEd) has denied a report circulating that there will be a Grade 13 in School Year 2025-2026.

- Rising cases of COVID-19 in parts of Southeast Asia are closely monitored by the PH Department of Health.

- Entry into the 6-kilometer extended danger zone of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island is now permitted from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).

- Pope Leo XIV held his inauguration mass in St. Peter's Square. Over 150,000 devotees took part in the historic Eucharistic Celebration for the start of the Petrine Ministry of the Bishop of Rome.

- South Korea will hold another round of presidential debates tonight as presidential candidates will debate over key issues such as the North Korea situation, the US tariff problems, the aftermath of Yoon Suk-Yeol's impeachment, and others.

- The Alpine A390 coupe crossover will be unveiled next week.

- PREMA Racing newcomer Robert Shwartzman made headlines for his first INDY 500 pole position.

- Kwon Yul announces his marriage plans.

- The WNBA is investigating allegations of "hateful fan comments" directed at Angel Reese during Saturday's game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever in Indianapolis after an incident involving Caitlin Clark and Reese.

- BBC's Doctor Who TV series casts Archie Panjabi as the legendary villain, The Rani.

- TV presenter Paolo Bediones said he received threats for four years due to his video scandal.

- Fil-Austrian JJ wins 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

TTFN.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE

The legendary North Wilkesboro roars to life again as NASCAR's toughest and roughest clash for a million-dollar cash prize in the 2025 edition of the NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE. 

In this year's edition of the NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE, a new Manufacturer Showdown was introduced, showcasing a clash between Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota on NASCAR territory.

Alex Bowman, Kyle Busch, William Byron, Ross Chastain, and Chase Elliott are representing Chevrolet while Josh Berry, Ryan Blaney, Chris Buescher, Brad Keselowski, and Joey Logano are Team Ford, and Team Toyota consists of Christopher Bell, Chase Briscoe, Denny Hamlin, John Hunter Nemechek, and Tyler Reddick.

Kyle Larson, by surprise, made his way to North Wilkesboro following his qualifying stint for next week's INDY 500, showing that he still has enough energy and rubber to burn.

As the green flag waved, this year's NASCAR ALL-STAR is on the move. This race saw problems for Daniel Suarez that triggered the first yellow flag of the race, followed by Brad Keselowski's misfortune, not to mention the part where the yellow flag was dropped, literally.

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After an intense action at North Wilkesboro, Christopher Bell wins the million-dollar NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE! Not only that, Team Chevrolet wins the Manufacturer Showdown as well!

This year's NASCAR ALL-STAR RACE is over, but the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series rages on with the Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte Motor Speedway this Sunday, May 25, 2025. It's the Greatest Spectacle in NASCAR racing. Don't miss it. 

That means you, Kyle Larson.

F1 2025 - AWS Gran Premio del Made in Italy e Dell'Emilia-Romagna

The legendary Imola is set to host the next event in the 2025 F1 season: the AWS Gran Premio del Made in Italy e Dell'Emilia-Romagna. 

Following the announcement that Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan as an Alpine driver starting at Imola, there isn't much else that stands out about this race. 

However, McLaren aims to make a significant impact on one of Ferrari's home turfs. Regardless of the circumstances, the Imola Grand Prix in the 2025 F1 season holds particular significance.

Pierre Gasly went into the gravel while scrapping with Charles Leclerc on Lap 3, Esteban Ocon had an accident on Lap 29, and Kimi Antonelli's homecoming got spoiled on Lap 46. These are some of the troublesome moments that occurred in the middle of the Imola Grand Prix.

Image: F1

Amid the trouble in Imola, Max Verstappen proves that he's still in this game as he won the Imola Grand Prix ahead of the McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Other finishers include Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Carlos Sainz, Isack Hadjar, and Yuki Tsunoda.

The next race is the TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco this May 25, 2025.

WRC 2025: Vodafone Rally de Portugal

Fafe is the next stop of the 2025 World Rally Championship with the Vodafone Rally de Portugal. Drivers are throwing all means to survive and conquer Fafe's beaten paths.

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The Friday stages saw Ott Tanak edge Adrien Fourmaux for the lead until troublesome situations gave Sebastien Ogier the chance to snatch Tanak's lead, and in the end, he won the Rally de Portugal 8.7 seconds ahead of Tanak. Kalle Rovanpera finishes in third place.

After Portugal, Kalle Rovanpera's podium finish trimmed Elfyn Evans's championship lead to 30 points with nine rounds left this season, while Ogier is now in third.

The next event is the Rally Italia Sardegna this June 5-8, 2025.

Super Formula 2025 - Round 5

The Formula E Tokyo e-Prix isn't the only race that triggered Japan's emergency broadcast system; it's the fifth round of the 2025 Super Formula season at Autopolis that caused both panic and euphoria among the public.

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Surviving through the overcast race, Sho Tsuboi of TOM'S fended off Mugen driver Tomoki Nojiri to win this race while Kenta Yamashita of Kondo Racing completed the podium with a third-place finish.

The 2025 championship continues in Fuji Speedway for Rounds 6 and 7 this July 18-20, 2025. Summer racing action in Super Formula is about to begin...