Jamar Atkins helps to clean up a house after severe weather passed through Selmer, Tenn., Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) LAKE CITY, Arkansas — Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana in the first round of lingering storms that are expected to bring record-setting rains and life-threatening flash floods across the nation’s midsection in the coming days. At least six people were killed in western Tennessee, Missouri and Indiana in the first wave on Wednesday and early Thursday that spawned powerful tornadoes — one launching light debris nearly 5 miles…

In the 2024 Elite Eight, the No. 2 UCLA Bruins faced the No. 3 LSU Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen. The matchup pit the surging Pac-12 side against the reigning NCAA champions from Baton Rouge, led by superstar forward Angel Reese. After leading the Bruins with 45 points in the first two rounds, guard Kiki Rice watched the end of the 78-69 Sweet Sixteen from the bench after she fouled out. “It was really tough just sitting on the bench feeling helpless in a sense,” said Rice in ESPN’s Full Court Press documentary. Rice had two fouls and one turnover…

Benhur Abalos in Pampanga ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – Alyansa Para sa Pagbabago senatorial candidate Atty. Benhur Abalos Jr. received a significant boost to his Senate campaign with the endorsement of Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. and all 33 barangay captains of the city. During a gathering held at Angeles City Hall, Mayor Lazatin formally pledged his support for Abalos, committing to assist him in securing a Senate seat. Lazatin’s endorsement was echoed by the city’s 33 barangay captains, who also expressed their confidence in Abalos’ capacity to deliver genuine and effective leadership. Article continues after this advertisement Benhur…

The winner of the national championship is often decided by who has the best player — or players — at the Final Four. While some could make the case that Iowa’s Caitlin Clark was the top player last year in Cleveland, Ohio, nobody could stop South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso as she piled up 37 points, 28 rebounds and five blocks in two victories. The same is true for 2023 in Dallas, Texas, where Clark wowed, but Angel Reese racked up 39 points 22 rebounds, five assists and six steals for LSU. A lot of times, having one great player isn’t…

Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City Mayor Glenn Bercede has assured that those responsible for the tragic death of a 6-year-old boy, who was killed by a fallen palm tree in Sitio Lemon, Barangay Ibabao-Estancia, will be held accountable. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Christian Quilaton Jr. was playing on the road in Barangay Ibabao-Estancia when the decaying tree unexpectedly toppled, crushing him and causing his death. READ: Heads will roll over inaction on tree removal request Palm tree falls, kills sleeping couple in Mandaue City Elderly Fil-Am killed by falling tree in wake of…

The 2025 Formula 1 season began with so much fanfare at Maranello. But the early returns have not been what Ferrari hoped for. Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 campaign injected new life into the legendary team, and Hamilton’s win in the F1 Sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix seemed to be the start of something big for the Scuderia. But those dreams were dashed the next day, as both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were disqualified after finishing inside the points at the Chinese Grand Prix. Now, as the grid heads to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand…

Sen. Imee R. Marcos (Bibo Nueva España/Senate PRIB) MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos has accused Philippine authorities of attempting to conceal “irregularities” surrounding the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte. There seems to be a “cover-up” of “irregularities” committed by Philippine authorities during the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to Sen. Imee Marcos. She made this claim during the Senate committee on foreign relations’ second hearing on Duterte’s arrest on Thursday. The sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also presented documents seemingly indicating the cooperation between the Philippine government and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in issuing…

When it comes to Super Bowl history there are certain moments that stand out more than others. That is the nature of the game. Some things stick easier in our memories while others drift away. Oftentimes these things are personal experiences, but relative to something everyone can identify with they aren’t even all necessarily something that happened that involved the game itself. One of the things in question is the lights going out at Super Bowl LVII in New Orleans. EVERYBODY remembers where they were when it happened and what their first thought was when it did. A few years…

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs as US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick holds a chart during an event in the Rose Garden entitled “Make America Wealthy Again” at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. | Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP MANILA, Philippines — A 17 percent tariff will be slapped to Philippine exports to America starting April 9. This is part of the sweeping “Liberation Day” tariff policy announced by United States president Donald Trump. Mr. Trump posted a table on Truth Social where he announced the the 17-percent tariff. This…

Briann January was a legendary player for the Indiana Fever, helping the team to the 2017 championship and ranking second all-time in franchise games and assists. Now, the six-time All-Defensive Team member returns to the Fever as an assistant coach — joining a new-look roster that added DeWanna Bonner, Natasha Howard, and Sophie Cunningham in the offseason. The Fever will be lead by last year’s core of Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, and Kelsey Mitchell. January joins a coaching staff headlined by Stephanie White and an assistant staff that includes Karima-Christmas Kelly, Austin Kelly, and Keith Porter. Briann January makes the…