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Why is Passing the Getty Image Test a Big Deal for Celebrities and Fans

By Noto
February 27, 2024
in :  Entertainment
why is passing the getty image test a big deal for celebrities and fans

Getty Image is a global media company that provides high-quality and authentic photos and videos of various events and topics, including entertainment, sports, news, and fashion. Getty Image is also known for its unfiltered and realistic style of photography, which captures the celebrities as they are, without any editing or enhancement.  This has led to the emergence of what some …

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The Future of Doctors in South Korea to be Non-Existent: Here’s Why?

By Katherine S
February 27, 2024
in :  ASEAN News
the future of doctors in south korea to be non existent here's why

South Korea is facing a serious crisis in its health care system, as thousands of doctors have resigned or threatened to resign in protest against the government’s plan to increase the number of medical students and reform the medical sector.  The doctors say that the plan will worsen the quality and accessibility of health care, and that the government should …

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The Implications of a Celebrity using the Senate Office as a Beauty Suite: Mariel Padilla sparks outrage with her skin-whitening IV drip

By Jasmine C.
February 27, 2024
in :  Philippines
the implications of a celebrity using the senate office as a beauty suite mariel padilla sparks outrage with her skin whitening iv drip

Mariel Padilla, a Filipino actress and TV host, has caused a public uproar after she posted a video of herself getting a skin-whitening IV drip in the office of her husband, Senator Robin Padilla. The video, which has since been deleted, showed Mariel sitting on a couch with an IV bag hanging above her, while her husband sat at his …

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Watchdogs on the Hunt for Fraud and Favoritism: How Indonesia’s 2024 Polls are Doing

By Desk Writer
February 27, 2024
in :  Indonesia
watchdogs on the hunt for fraud and favoritism how indonesia's 2024 polls are doing

Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, held its presidential and legislative elections on February 14, 2024, amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the economic recession. The elections were contested by three candidates: Prabowo Subianto, the incumbent defense minister and former army general; Anies Baswedan, the former governor of Jakarta and a popular Islamist figure; and Ganjar Pranowo, the former governor of Central …

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What is Fake Love Crypto and Why are US Citizens the Victim?

By Noto
February 26, 2024
in :  World
what is fake love crypto and why are us citizens the victim

Fake Love Crypto is a term used to describe a type of online fraud that involves romance scammers who lure their victims into investing in cryptocurrency, only to disappear with their money. This scam has been growing rapidly in the United States, where it has resulted in losses worth billions of dollars. Here is how it works and why it …

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Japan’s Naked Festival Why did Women Start to Join this Year

By Katherine S
February 26, 2024
in :  ASEAN News
japan's naked festival why did women start to join this year

Japan’s Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival, is a traditional event that dates back to over 1,200 years ago. It is held every year in February at the Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture.  The festival involves thousands of men wearing only loincloths and socks, who compete to touch a chosen man, or shin-otoko, who is believed to bring good luck …

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Here’s Why Malaysia’s King is Worried About Instability Under Anwar

By Jasmine C.
February 26, 2024
in :  Malaysia
here's why malaysia's king is worried about instability under anwar

Malaysia’s political situation has been turbulent and uncertain since the 2018 general election, which resulted in the first-ever change of government in the country’s history. Since then, the country has witnessed three prime ministers, two hung parliaments, and several defections and realignments among the political parties.  The latest twist in the saga came on November 19, 2022, when Anwar Ibrahim, …

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Fake news law triggers resignation of Singapore opposition leader: Here’s Why

By Desk Writer
February 26, 2024
in :  Singapore
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Singapore’s controversial fake news law, officially known as the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA), has claimed its first political casualty. Leong Mun Wai, the chief of the opposition Progress Singapore Party (PSP), announced his resignation on February 18, 2024, after the government invoked the law against him for his online posts about the country’s immigration policy. Here …

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The hidden racism of Taylor Swift fans, according to a professor

By Noto
February 25, 2024
in :  Entertainment
the hidden racism of taylor swift fans, according to a professor

Taylor Swift is one of the most popular and successful singers in the world, with millions of loyal fans who adore her music, style and personality. But according to a professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State University Los Angeles, being a Taylor Swift fan might also reveal a hidden racism that is embedded in the culture and society. Here …

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Top 10 Signature Kapampangan Dishes That You Should Try

By Noto
February 24, 2024
in :  Top 10 Stories
top 10 signature kapampangan dishes that you should try

The cuisine of the Philippines is well-known for its vivid culinary traditions, distinctive ingredients, and robust tastes. Pampanga, known as the Philippines’ gastronomic capital, offers a wide variety of cuisines that are a reflection of the rich cultural legacy of the area.  A pleasant culinary experience may be had from delicious meats to tasty sauces and substantial soups found in …

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