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

                            

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

- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has warned the public against a text scam that is spreading using its official number. According to the NDRRMC, there are messages circulating claiming that they will receive aid or money from the government in exchange for clicking on a suspicious link. The agency insists that it does not use its hotline to distribute such information.

- The Regional Project Monitoring Committee drafts a protocol for the review of flood control projects.

- In yesterday's SONA speech, PH President Bongbong Marcos vowed that rebel groups would not rise again. According to the president, no active guerrilla groups are currently present.

- A magnitude 4.2 quake hits San Luis, Batangas.

- US President Donald Trump held talks with UK PM Keir Starmer, moments after the US and EU agreed on a tentative trade deal. Earlier, Trump gave Russian leader Vladimir Putin 10 to 12 days to agree on a Ukraine peace deal or face sanctions.

- Thailand and Cambodia have reached an "immediate" ceasefire after days of cross-border violence.

- A gunman killed four people, including a policeman, in a shootout in New York City's Midtown.

- The Honda N-ONE e: was unveiled. It's the second EV kei car after the N-VAN e:. Pre-orders are open this August, and it will go on sale late 2025. It will have 270km of driving range.

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- Mitsubishi Motors withdrew from the Chinese market.

- Cha Eun Woo began his mandatory military service.

- Baseball HOF Ryne Sandberg dies at 65.

- Cable and internet service, Cignal, unveiled its new logo.

- Comedian Bayani Casimiro Jr. dies at 57.

TTFN.

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

                           

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

- Preparations for Philippine President Bongbong Marcos' 2025 State of the Nation Address are underway. The President is expected to deliver his address later this afternoon.

- PHIVOLCS recorded 3 volcanic quakes around the Kanlaon Volcano and 4 in Mt. Bulusan within the last 24 hours.

- The US and European Union have reached a trade deal, according to President Donald Trump, ending a months-long standoff.

- Several were killed and hurt in Germany when a passenger train derailed.

- US President Donald Trump says Israel will have to decide on the next steps in Gaza. Moments ago, Israel dropped a hundred bombs on Gaza over the past 24 hours.

- Mercedes-AMG is building a V8 GT supercar.

- England wins the Women's Euro 2025 finals against Spain. Both teams scored 1 point, forcing a tie-breaking penalty, with England winning the finals 3-1.

TTFN.

Every seiyuu popped up in both IDOLM@STER and Pretty Series

Last time, I made a quick list of seiyuus who popped up in both Love Live and Pretty Series. Just the big ones. I've done this in honor of both the Love Live and the Pretty Series' 15th anniversary. It's hard to imagine why both of these franchises poach each other's voice-overs for their idol girls. Long story short. Anyway, sticking to the 2025 idol year celebration, as THE IDOLM@STER series celebrated its 20th anniversary, it's time now for another quick list project.

Surprisingly, there's a long list of IDOLM@STER series seiyuus who got involved in Pretty Series projects since the Pretty Rhythm era. With the latest Pretty Series installment, Himitsu no AiPri, featuring IDOLM@STER seiyuus for the show's new characters, let's jot down the seiyuus who popped up in both IDOLM@STER and Pretty Series. Just the ones who can sing in both franchises.

Himitsu no AiPri's Love Juriel team was
voiced by seiyuus from THE IDOLM@STER Shiny Colors

• Chinatsu Akasaki - In THE IDOLM@STER Series, she is Cinderella Girls' Akane Hino. In Pretty Series, she's Falulu from PriPara.
• Reina Ueda - In THE IDOLM@STER Series, she voiced Umi Kosaka from Million Live. In Pretty Series, she voiced Ajimi Kiki, Jewlie, and Mimiko Jigoku from the world of PriPara.
• Maaya Uchida - In THE IDOLM@STER Series, she's Ranko Kanzaki from Cinderella Girls, but in Pretty Series, she's Wakana Morizono from the world of Pretty Rhythm.
• Yuma Uchida - In THE IDOLM@STER series, he played Kaoru Sakuraba from Side M, but in Pretty Series, he's Yu Suzuno from KING OF PRISM.
• Rina Kawaguchi - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played COMETIK member Luca Ikaruga from Shiny Colors, but in Pretty Series, she played Elle Rokudo from Himitsu no AiPri.
• Tomoyo Kurosawa - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Miria Akagi from Cinderella Girls. In the Pretty Series, she played Garara S Leep from Idol Time PriPara.
• Natsumi Takamori - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Miku Maekawa from Cinderella Girls. In Pretty Series, she played Reina Miyama from the world of Pretty Rhythm.
• Arisa Date - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Emi Nanba from Cinderella Girls. In Pretty Series, she played Yui Yumekawa from Idol Time PriPara and Yui Gekikawa from Kiratto PriChan.
• Minami Tsuda - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Miho Kohinata from Cinderella Girls. In Pretty Series, she played Karin Shijimi from Pretty Rhythm.
• Rio Tsuchiya - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played a noctchill member, Madoka Higuchi from Shiny Colors. In Pretty Series, she played Julia Igarashi from Himitsu no AiPri.
• Junta Terashima - In THE IDOLM@STER series, he played Takeru Taiga from Side M. In the Pretty Series, he played Shin Ichijo from Pretty Rhythm and KING OF PRISM.
• Takuma Nagatsuka - In THE IDOLM@STER series, he played Shun Fuyumi from Side M. In the Pretty Series, he played Leo Saionji from Pretty Rhythm and KING OF PRISM.
• Sayuri Hara - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Mio Honda from Cinderella Girls. In the Pretty Series, she played Rizumu Amamiya from Pretty Rhythm.
• Yui Makino - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Mayu Sakuma from Cinderella Girls. In the Pretty Series, you know her as PriPara character Aroma Kurosu.
• Marie Miyake - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she is Nana Abe from Cinderella Girls. In the Pretty Series, she is So-min from Pretty Rhythm.
• Taku Yashiro - In THE IDOLM@STER series, he is Tsubasa Kashiwagi from Side M. In the Pretty Series, he played Kakeru Juouin from Pretty Rhythm and KING OF PRISM.
• Nanami Yamashita - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Yui Otsuki from Cinderella Girls. In the Pretty Series, she played Pepper Taiyou from PriPara and Kiracchu from Kiratto PriChan.
• Nozomi Yamamoto - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Rika Jogasaki from Cinderella Girls. In the Pretty Series, she's known for her role as Cosmo Hojo from PriPara.
• Yui Watanabe - In THE IDOLM@STER series, she played Nao Yokoyama from Million Live. In the Pretty Series, she played Mikan Shiratama from PriPara.

...and there you have it. A list of seiyuus popped up in both IDOLM@STER and Pretty Series. There's a saying that goes, "If you want to borrow something, only borrow something from the best". That's how the Pretty Series managed to snag THE IDOLM@STER series' bests for such roles from Pretty Rhythm to the recent Himitsu no AiPri. You get the point.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Brickyard 400

Who will take home a million dollars, Ty Gibbs or Ty Dillon? All will be revealed with the final round of the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series In-Season Challenge, the Brickyard 400, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

As the green flag waved, the decisive battle for a million bucks in the NASCAR In-Season Challenge Championship Round is underway. The first stage saw Ross Chastain crash out of the race following contact with another car. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw another in-race crash, this time it's Erik Jones. As Ryan Blaney won Stage 2, the finale saw Ryan Blaney penalized for pitting while the pit road was closed. As the race got paused by a Red Flag on Lap 157 due to inclement weather, it got resumed, and classic NASCAR overtime has commenced.

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Although he's not in the bracket, Bubba Wallace wins the Brickyard 400 of the NASCAR Cup Series! Ty Gibbs, meanwhile, takes home one million dollars for winning the NASCAR In-Season Challenge. 

With this season's In-Season Challenge wrapped up, regular NASCAR activities will resume at Iowa for the Iowa Corn 350 this August 3, 2025. There are only four races left before the playoffs. Let's get it on!

NTT IndyCar Series 2025 - Java House Grand Prix of Monterey

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 action of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series continues in Laguna Seca for the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Amid the opening lap crash between Kyffin Simpson and Felix Rosenqvist, as well as Jacob Abel's crash into the tire wall in the heat of the race, Alex Palou bagged his eighth win of this season, leading the gap between him and Pato O'Ward by 99 points, 536 vs 437. Christian Lundgaard finished 2nd while Colton Herta finished 3rd.

With three races left this season, will Palou fight his way for the title? Find out as the 2025 season continues in Portland for the BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland this August 10, 2025.

ABB FIA Formula E S11 FINALE

The 11th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship concludes in ExCel London for the season finale, called The Fantastic Four London ePrix. Oliver Rowland may be crowned driver's champion, but this race will decide which team or manufacturer will win the title.

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Nick Cassidy of Jaguar made headlines in the season finale after winning the entire season finale weekend in Jaguar's home turf. However, as the season ended, the TAG Heuer Porsche team was crowned both team and manufacturer champions. Congratulations to Porsche for their first-ever team and manufacturer title in Formula E!

This concludes the 11th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. See you this December 6, 2025, for Season 12 in Brazil.

F1 2025: Moet & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix

F1's 75th Anniversary celebrations continue in Spa-Francorchamps for the Moet & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix. This race marked the 100th race start for Yuki Tsunoda. Amid the rainfall that grounded the race to a temporary halt after three laps, that didn't stop them from having the most intense Spa Day of their lives.

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The clash between the two McLaren drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, became a moment to remember in Spa. In the end, it was Piastri who came on top, edging 16 points between him and Norris in the standings. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc completes the Spa podium by finishing 3rd. Other finishers include Max Verstappen, George Russell, Alex Albon, Lewis Hamilton, Liam Lawson, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Pierre Gasly.

The next race will be in the Hungaroring for the Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix this August 3, 2025.