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Presidents Have a Long History of Using the FCC to Silence Their Critics
President Trump’s latest anti-broadcast media actions are portrayed in legacy media as being unprecedented. While they definitely are outrageous, they hardly are the first time presidents have used federal agencies to go after broadcast opposition.
Novak Djokovic to play Shanghai Masters in October
Former world number one Novak Djokovic will play at the Shanghai Masters event next month, tournament organizers announced Tuesday. “He’s back… Our 4-time champ will return to Shanghai this year,” organizers posted on social media ahead of the event’s start on October 1. READ: Novak Djokovic won’t give up on 25th Grand Slam title chase
MLB approves ‘robot umpires’ for 2026 season
‘Robot umpires’ will debut in Major League Baseball in the 2026 season as the game adopts the automated strike zone challenge system tested in the 2025 pre-season, MLB announced on Tuesday. MLB’s joint competition committee voted to approve the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, which allows players to challenge human umpires’ ball and strike calls
WTO says end of China’s special status aids fair trade
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Trade Organization hailed Wednesday Beijing’s decision to no longer seek new special treatment in future WTO talks, calling it a step towards a more equitable global trading system. “This is a pivotal moment for the WTO,” organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said in a statement. “China’s decision reflects a commitment to a
MacroAsia’s food business expands to Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — Lucio Tan-led MacroAsia Corp., an aviation support and food services provider, is expanding its food business in the Visayas region through a tie-up with a Cebu-based firm. The firm said Tuesday Princess Jolliant Corp., a commissary serving the quick service restaurant sector, sought to partner with MarcoAsia as it hopes to increase its
Oleksandr Usyk warns Jake Paul: I’ll be waiting for you in the cage
The 28-year-old influencer recently took to social media to outline his wide-ranging future plans – which included beating the Ukranian
Ex-finance chief: Phase out P500, P1,000 bills to deter graft
MANILA, Philippines — How to deter graft and the theft of people’s money? A former finance chief is proposing a novel safeguard: Demonetize P500 and P1,000 bills, since smaller denominations would make it harder for corrupt officials to stash or move illicit cash. In a social media post, Cesar Purisima, who served as finance secretary
Trump Administration Eyes More Mass Layoffs if Government Shuts Down
The president’s top aides told agencies to prepare for potential firings if Congress cannot extend funding before the end of Sept. 30.
SEC seeks bank secrecy reforms to weed out corruption
MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is supporting proposals to ease bank secrecy laws amid mounting calls for accountability from government officials allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects. “As a corporate and capital market regulator, the SEC welcomes the proposed easing of our bank secrecy laws as a necessary measure to
Sri Lanka ousted from T20 Asia Cup 2025: Here’s how
The Sri Lankan cricket team has been ousted from the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.