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Julian Sands, an actor, has gone missing in the California highlands

By Katherine S
January 19, 2023
in :  Criminal, Entertainment
julian sands, an actor, has gone missing in the california highlands

Julian Sands, a British-born actor best known for his appearances in A Room with a View and Warlock, has vanished in the Southern California mountains, media reports reported on Wednesday, January 19 (US time), citing local officials. Friday evening, January 13, his wife reported him missing after he went hiking in the Baldy Bowl region of the San Gabriel Mountains, …

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December 2022 saw 3 million Filipino households hungry

By Noto
January 19, 2023
in :  Economy, Philippines
december 2022 saw 3 million filipino households hungry

The latest poll by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) revealed that over three million Filipino households went without food at least once in the preceding three months, a marginal rise from the previous quarter. In a press statement issued on Thursday, January 19, the SWS stated that the 11.8% Hunger Rate documented in their December 2022 survey in the Philippines …

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UAE President hosts GCC leaders, Jordan, Egypt in Abu Dhabi

By Desk Writer
January 19, 2023
in :  Geo Politics, World
uae president hosts gcc leaders, jordan, egypt in abu dhabi

Wednesday, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan convened a conference with the leaders of many sister nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed met with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The objective …

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Malaysian employees may see a 20% pay hike this year

By Katherine S
January 18, 2023
in :  Malaysia
malaysian employees may see a 20 pay hike this year

Malaysians can anticipate salary adjustments ranging from 3% to 20% depending on the industry, with high-growth sectors like manufacturing and technology undergoing more significant changes, according to a survey by international human resource firm Randstad Malaysia’s 2023 talent and salary outlook report. According to the research, which was published yesterday, January 17, Malaysia’s rising inflation and cost of living have …

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Over 500 advertisers have suspended their investment on Twitter

By Jasmine C.
January 18, 2023
in :  Business, Entertainment
over 500 advertisers have suspended their investment on twitter

According to a story published on Wednesday by The Information, which cited a source familiar with the company’s ad business, more than 500 of Twitter’s advertisers have halted spending on the microblogging site since Elon Musk’s purchase of the company last year. According to the research, the social media company’s daily income on January 17 was forty percent lower than …

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Vietnam’s legislature accepts the president’s resignation amid an anti-corruption campaign

By Noto
January 18, 2023
in :  ASEAN News
Vietnam's legislature accepts the president's resignation amid an anti-corruption campaign

State media claimed that Vietnam’s legislature authorized President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s resignation on Wednesday, amid a substantial escalation in the Southeast Asian nation’s anti-corruption drive. State media said that acting president will be Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan. According to sources, a new president is expected to be elected during the May meeting of the National Assembly. Tuesday, the …

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Netflix will pay flight attendant up to $385,000 if they work for them

By Katherine S
January 18, 2023
in :  Business, Technology
netflix will pay flight attendant up to $385,000 if they work for them

The streaming behemoth is seeking employees with “independent judgment, discretion, and great customer service abilities,” according to its job postings. Additionally, they must be able to “work with minimal instruction and a great deal of self-motivation.” Due to a decline in subscription counts, Netflix eliminated hundreds of positions in 2017. “Typically, the market range for this position is $60,000 to …

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These college football players will replace NFL Draft-eligible studs

By Jasmine C.
January 18, 2023
in :  Lifestyle, Sports
these college football players will replace nfl draft eligible studs

This week marked the end of the deadline for draft-eligible underclassmen to declare, with Monday acting as the final day to submit paperwork for the 2023 NFL Draft. There is now a 72-hour opportunity for reconsideration before the league’s ultimate approval on Friday. Some announcements did not come as a surprise to fans or, most likely, their coaches, but there …

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Indonesia’s health ministry warns after TikTok videos show people eating liquid nitrogen-infused snacks

By Burapha
January 18, 2023
in :  Health, Indonesia, Lifestyle
indonesia's health ministry warns after tiktok videos show people eating liquid nitrogen infused snacks

Several children were reportedly injured after swallowing a snack containing liquid nitrogen, prompting the Indonesian government to encourage local health officials to monitor food facilities and to advise parents to be more attentive. The snack, sometimes known as “dragon’s breath” and known locally as chiki ngebul, is a form of colorful candy covered with liquid nitrogen mist. Recently, youngsters have …

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How Malaysian car theft syndicates avoid prosecution

By Noto
January 18, 2023
in :  Criminal, Malaysia
how malaysian car theft syndicates avoid prosecution

Car thieves in Malaysia are doing it the easy way now. They pay a small fee to rent luxurious cars, disable the Global Positioning System (GPS) in them and go off the radar. Apart from the bare minimum effort, such syndicates are also enjoying their new modus operandi given the lack of legal action against them so far. Many victims, …

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