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

                      

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

- Nearly four thousand undocumented Filipinos in the United States are doomed to be deported back to the Philippines after being listed in the final removal list by the US ICE.

- The water level in the Marikina River reaches 17.3 meters; second alarm raised.

- Pasig City Regional Trial Court Branch 159 has denied the bail petition of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, leader of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, concerning the case of qualified human trafficking.

- A free trade agreement between the Philippines and the US is highly unlikely. Still, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (also known as Bongbong Marcos) will negotiate with US President Donald Trump on key issues during his state visit.

- As of 3:00pm Manila Time, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was located 1,220km East of Southeastern Luzon. While another Low Pressure Area (LPA) was located 40km East of Calayan. The Philippines is also affected by the Southwest Monsoon.

- Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to stay on after his ruling party tasted defeat in yesterday's elections as voters swung right.

- The next total lunar eclipse is coming this September 7 or 8, 2025. It is the second lunar eclipse of 2025.

- US President Donald Trump says his team will visit India next month for another round of US-India trade talks.

- The boss of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot, rejected pleas from the "Stop Killing Games" movement, saying that "multiplayer games are ultimately a service that lasts for a period of time, and they must end eventually."

- WOODZ was officially discharged from the military.

- Scottie Scheffler wins the Open Championship.

- NFLPA chief officer JC Tretter steps down amid union overhaul.

- The Trump administration threatens the stadium deal for Washington's NFL team if it doesn't revert to the old name of the Redskins, which is considered offensive to Native Americans. Trump said he wants Cleveland's baseball team to revert to its former name, the Indians.

TTFN.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400

NASCAR's In-Season Challenge is ongoing with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 taking place in Dover. The drivers who have advanced to Round 4 of the challenge are Ty Dillon, Ty Gibbs, Tyler Reddick, and John Hunter Nemechek. The question now is: who will make it to the final round of the In-Season Challenge?

As the green flag waved, the action in The Monster Mile commenced. The first stage saw issues for Shane Van Gisbergen and a caution at Lap 35. As Chase Elliott wins Stage 1, Stage 2 belongs to Christopher Bell. As for the final stage, a yellow flag-triggering rainfall and an overtime-triggering accident explain it all.

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After an intense overtime chance, Denny Hamlin, not in the bracket, wins the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon are going to clash in the final round of the In-Season Challenge.

Who will take home a million dollars, Ty Gibbs or Ty Dillon? Find out as the NASCAR In-Season Challenge Championship Round occurs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Brickyard 400 presented by PPG on July 27, 2025.

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto

IndyCar travels to Canada for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, held on the streets of Toronto. Despite the ongoing economic tensions between the US and Canada, the series is hosting its only street race on Canadian soil. 

The #14 AJ Foyt car has been withdrawn because repairs could not be completed in time, and Nolan Siegel is stepping in as he recovers from his collision in Iowa.

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After an intense street racing event in Toronto, Pato O'Ward is making headlines again with his recent victory over Rinus Veekay. However, the biggest surprise in Toronto is Kyffin Simpson's first-ever podium finish, securing third place.

There are only 4 races left this season, and with the gap between Pato O'Ward and leader Alex Palou now 30 points apart, it's too close to call. The next race is the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey in Laguna Seca this July 27, 2025.

FIA World RX 2025: World RX of Hungary

The 2025 FIA World RX Championship continues in Nyirad for the World RX of Hungary. As the summer season continues to heat things up, the drivers are keeping their cool to get through the RX weekend by all means necessary.

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This race marks the second win of the season for Johan Kristofferson as his second win of the season reignited his championship title fight. Ole Christian Veiby, meanwhile, finished 2nd, and Timmy Hansen finished 3rd.

The 2025 FIA World RX Championship will continue in the KymiRing for the World RX of Finland this August 23 to 24, 2025.

WRC 2025: Delfi Rally Estonia

The 2025 World Rally Championship continues with the Delfi Rally Estonia, and this rally weekend features the unexpected in the heat of the summer season.

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Oliver Solberg, a rising star from the Solberg rally dynasty, achieved a remarkable victory in Estonia. He capitalized on Thierry Neuville's penalties and outperformed hometown hero Ott Tanak, securing his first-ever win in the World Rally Championship (WRC). This victory also marked Toyota's 100th win in the WRC.

The next event is the Secto Rally Finland this July 31 to August 3, 2025.

Super Formula 2025 - Round 6-7

It's the first two-part event of the 2025 Super Formula season at Fuji Speedway, and the drivers are entering the second half of this season with high hopes in the summer heat.

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The first part saw Sho Tsuboi the winner, with Tomoki Nijiri the second placer, and Ayumu Iwasa finishing 3rd. In the final part, meanwhile, it was Kakunoshin Ohta who won the race against Iwasa and Tsuboi.

The 2025 championship continues in Sportsland SUGO this August 9-10, 2025, for Round 8.

2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship - CROSSROADS

The streets of St. Louis, Missouri, became a battleground for drifters with the fifth round of the 2025 Formula DRIFT Pro Championship called CROSSROADS.

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James Deane has been declared the winner of CROSSROADS by unanimous decision, defeating Jack Shanahan in the finals. This victory marks Deane's second win of the season and ends a four-round streak of different winners. With this win, he strengthens his chances for the title. Fredric Aasbo finished in third place.

The next event will be in Washington State's Evergreen Speedway for THROWDOWN this August 8-9, 2025.