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Californians told not to charge EVs as grid struggles in heat wave
AFP, Published on 01/09/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Californians were told Wednesday not to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) during peak hours, just days after the state said it would stop selling gas-powered cars, as the aging electricity grid struggles with a fearsome heatwave.
Boxing cheats have it too easy
Sports, Published on 17/01/2018
» In 1988, Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson simultaneously won an Olympic gold medal and broke the world record when he dashed across the 100m finish line in 9.79 seconds.
Philippines volcano eruption possible 'within weeks or days'
Reuters, Published on 15/01/2018
» MANILA: The Philippines' chief volcanologist warned on Monday of a possible hazardous eruption at Mount Mayon "within weeks or even within days", as magma continued to pile up at the summit of the Southeast Asian country's most active volcano.
Decrepit Philippine trains start issuing delay certificates
AFP, Published on 23/06/2015
» MANILA - The Philippine capital's decrepit train network will start issuing certificates of delay to tens of thousands who are late for work because of daily breakdowns, the government said Tuesday.
'We're still here': The enduring anguish of Korea's ferry tragedy
AFP, Published on 10/07/2014
» JINDO (SOUTH KOREA) - When steel worker Huh Hong-Hwan heard his teenaged daughter might be trapped in a sinking ferry, he didn't hesitate.
Japan sent packing by Colombia
AFP, Published on 25/06/2014
» Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to end their World Cup Group C campaign with a perfect three wins and boot the Asian champions out of the tournament.
Spain in last chance saloon, says Pedro
AFP, Published on 17/06/2014
» Spain forward Pedro Rodriguez said Monday the world champions cannot afford any more mistakes following their shock 5-1 hammering by the Netherlands.
Thailand’s Hidden Hazards
Published on 06/08/2012
» Thailand travel guides warn you of exotic diseases that melt your brain, shopping scams that gut your wallet, and cultural no-no’s that may send you to the slammer, but seldom cover the day-to-day, life-threatening hazards you only learn about if you survive them. On my first day in Thailand, I almost died just trying to walk.
Sporting shade Man City in Europa League first leg
AFP, Published on 09/03/2012
» Manchester City's quest for Europa League glory received a setback on Thursday when the Premier League leaders lost 1-0 at Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Oil and water don't mix
Learningpost, David Canavan, Published on 13/07/2010
» Oil is always in the news for some reason or another, whether for fluctuating barrel prices, oil-rig fires, or tanker crashes and leaks. Recently, it is because of the gigantic semi-submersible Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (Modu), called Deepwater Horizon, that exploded on April 20, resulting in millions of litres of crude oil gushing into the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The oil rig is leased by BP Plc, fka British Petroleum, a British-based global energy company.