The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington, DC, March 2, 2025. The US Supreme Court on April 19, 2025 paused the Trump administration’s deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under an 18th-century law.  Trump invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA) last month to begin rounding up Venezuelan migrants accused of belonging to the Tren de Aragua gang before expelling them to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. (AFP) WASHINGTON – The US Supreme Court on Saturday paused the Trump administration’s deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under an 18th-century law. US President Donald Trump invoked the 1798…

When F1 Academy practice drew to a close Friday at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Maya Weug topped the timing sheets ahead of Alisha Palmowski and Doriane Pin. But Weug is predicting a tight battle for pole position in qualifying later tonight. “The car felt quite good. I managed to get in some clean laps and do the program that we were planning to do. Just need to make small tweaks here and there on driving and also set-up to make sure that tonight we can extract everything,” said Weug following the practice session. “It’s going to be…

FDCP Chairman Jose Javier Reyes meets Education Secretary Sonny Angara. Image: Facebook/FDCP The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Department of Education (DepEd) have initiated discussions for collaborative efforts in launching a film curriculum tailored for senior high school students (SHS).  FDCP Chairman Jose Javier Reyes and Education Secretary Sonny Angara recently held a meeting to discuss the new partnership, which will favor SHS students considering a path in filmmaking and storytelling.  Article continues after this advertisement This collaboration aligns with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s objective to enhance SHS students’ employability after graduation.  Last month, the FDCP…

Lando Norris topped the timing sheets in Friday’s second practice session ahead of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, besting teammate Oscar Piastri by 0.163 seconds. Norris finished P2 during the first practice session earlier in the day, just 0.007 seconds behind Pierre Gasly, but the second session is more representative of what to expect from qualifying and Sunday’s Grand Prix, given the nighttime start. Speaking after the session Norris admitted that he was “confident,” but by no means “comfortable” given the competitive nature of the field. “I think at the minute we feel confident but the others are…

Drowning remains to be the no. 1 cause of death this Holy Week, police say. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 15 deaths due to drowning during the Holy Week. In a statement on Good Friday, the PNP said that the Holy Week drowning fatalities involved eight minors and seven adults across the following regions: Two minors in Ilocos Region Three adults in Central Luzon Two minors and two adults in Calabarzon One minor in Mimaropa Two minors and one adult in Bicol Region One minor in Western Visayas One adult in the Cordillera Administrative Region READ: …

Brenda Frese knows what she’s doing in the transfer portal. While other coaches have complained about this new era of college sports where player movement is much more fluid, the 54-year-old has masterfully adapted. In each of the past few years, the longtime leader of the Maryland Terrapins has revamped and transformed her roster in the spring months, then gone on and won with those players at a high level in the next season. Take the 2022-23 campaign for example. In that offseason — after a run to the Sweet 16 — All-Big Ten talents like Angel Reese and Ashley…

The U212 NFS is an evolution of the U212A submarine, which the manufacturers describes as ‘exceptionally stealthy.’ Photo from Fincantieri MANILA, Philippines — Two European shipbuilders are vying to be chosen as the manufacturer of the Philippine Navy’s first submarines. Toward this end, Fincantieri SpA and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH on Thursday announced a new partnership.  Article continues after this advertisement They did so as contractors look to the Philippines for opportunities to supply military hardware and services. This comes as the third phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ modernization program slowly gathers steam.  Dubbed “Re-Horizon 3,” the…

Zach LaVine feels like he’s been permanently stapled to the trade block during his NBA career. LaVine has already been traded twice in his first 11 seasons in the league: the Minnesota Timberwolves sent him to the Chicago Bulls after his third year as part of the Jimmy Butler deal, and Chicago then traded him to the Sacramento Kings earlier this season to get its own first-round pick back in the 2025 NBA Draft. LaVine probably shouldn’t get too comfortable in Sacramento after the team fired lead decision-maker Monte McNair and hired Scott Perry following its discouraging loss in the…

Criminology student Michael Calay portrays Jesus Christ in the annual Buhing Kalbaryo religious reenactment on Good Friday, April 18. | CDN Photo/ Pia Piquero CEBU CITY, Philippines — It was nearing noon, and the sun hung high over Barangay San Nicolas Proper when the clash of spears, the wails of bystanders, and the scrape of sandals against the sunbaked asphalt signaled the start of Buhing Kalbaryo. Now in its 28th year, the annual Good Friday reenactment drew hundreds to the narrow inner streets of Cebu City, where ordinary people shed their identities to portray extraordinary pain. There was no stage,…

The Packers once again enjoyed a strong year under head coach Matt LaFleur as they went 11-6 and made the playoffs in 2024. Rather impressively, they managed to win 11 games all while competing in the best division in all of football alongside the Lions (15-2) and Vikings (14-3). Finishing with an offense and defense ranked inside the top 10, it’ll be interesting to see where the Packers end up going with their first-round pick. They have the franchise quarterback, a young core of skill players, and some notable players on both sides of the trenches. However, one category in…