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Rare eclipse anticipated as Leona asteroid passes in front of Betelgeuse star

Venus L Peñaflor and Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Rare eclipse anticipated as Leona asteroid passes in front of Betelgeuse star

Astronomers worldwide are gearing up for a celestial event as the Leona asteroid is set to pass in front of Betelgeuse, one of the most prominent stars in the night sky, creating a unique and fleeting eclipse. The phenomenon is scheduled to unfold late on Monday into early Tuesday and is expected to captivate millions of observers along a narrow path spanning from Tajikistan and Armenia, across Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Spain, to Miami, the Florida Keys, and parts of Mexico.

Betelgeuse, a red supergiant in the constellation Orion, will experience a momentary disappearance as Leona, a slowly rotating oblong asteroid situated in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, moves across its path. Astronomers are eager to seize this opportunity to gather more insights into both Betelgeuse and Leona during the anticipated 15-second eclipse.

A Spanish-led team, drawing from a prior eclipse of a dimmer star by Leona in September, estimated the asteroid to be approximately 34 miles wide and 50 miles long (55km wide and 80km long). However, uncertainties persist regarding these predictions, the size of Betelgeuse, and the extent of its expansive atmosphere. It remains uncertain whether the asteroid will completely obscure the star, resulting in a total eclipse, or if it will produce a “ring of fire” eclipse with a small blazing border around the star. In the event of a total eclipse, the duration of Betelgeuse’s disappearance is unknown, potentially up to 10 seconds.

Astronomer Gianluca Masa, founder of the Virtual Telescope Project, expressed excitement about the uncertainty, stating, “Which scenario we will see is uncertain, making the event even more intriguing.” The Virtual Telescope Project will provide a live webcast from Italy for those unable to witness the eclipse in person.

Betelgeuse, located approximately 700 light-years away, is visible to the naked eye, and observers using binoculars and small telescopes can enhance their viewing experience. Comparatively, Betelgeuse is thousands of times brighter and about 700 times larger than our sun. Aged at just 10 million years, Betelgeuse, due to its mass and rapid material consumption, is anticipated to go supernova in a violent explosion within the next 100,000 years.

2 Koreano patay sa suffocation sa sauna sa Batangas

Arman B. Cambe
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2 Koreano patay sa suffocation sa sauna sa Batangas

MABINI, Batangas. Patay ang dalawang turistang Koreano habang isa ang nasa ospital matapos ma-suffocate habang nasa loob ng sauna sa isang kilalang resort sa bayang ito sa Batangas, noong Linggo ng madaling-araw.

Kinilala ni Major Arwin Baby Caimbon, hepe ng Mabini Municipal Police Station ang mga nasawing biktima na sina Sun Tae Kim, 67, at Yun Seok Seo, 63. Sa naantalang ulat ng pulisya, parehong idineklarang dead-on-arrival ang dalawang dayuhan sa St. Camillus Hospital sa Barangay P. Niogan, sa nabanggit na bayan.

Isa sa kanilang kasamahan na kinilalang si Hak Neung Kim, 59, ang nakaligtas sa insidente at kasalukuyang nagpapagaling sa nabanggit na ospital.

Ayon sa ulat, kagagaling lang sa outdoor adventure ang mga biktima at pagbalik nila sa resort pasado alas-12 ng madaling-araw, nagpasya silang pumasok sa sauna ng resort.

Sa imbestigasyon, lumabas na lasing ang tatlong biktima nang pumasok sa loob ng sauna. Bandang alas-3:00 ng madaling-araw, nang mag-check ang resort attendant sa mga guests, nadiskubre ang tatlong ito na wala nang malay at nakahandusay sa sahig ng sauna.

Mabilis namang isinugod sa ospital ang tatlong turista, ngunit idineklarang patay na ang dalawa sa kanila.

Ayon kay Maj. Caimbon, inaantay na lang nila ang pagdating ng kinatawan ng Korean Embassy at mga kamag-anak ng mga namatay para sa kaukulang disposisyon.

Patuloy ang pagsisiyasat ng pulisya sa insidente, at iniimbestigahan kung may pananagutan ang nasabing resort sa sinapit ng tatlong Koreano.

Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges amidst special counsel probe

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Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges amidst special counsel probe

WASHINGTON. Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, faces an intensified legal battle as he was indicted on nine tax charges in California on Thursday. These charges, comprising three felonies and six misdemeanors, add to the existing federal firearms charges in Delaware related to alleged violations in 2018.

The indictment unfolds against the backdrop of a special counsel investigation into the business dealings of President Biden’s son, escalating the legal scrutiny amid the approaching 2024 election. The charges, totaling at least $1.4 million in back taxes for the years 2016 to 2019, are linked to Hunter Biden’s acknowledged struggle with addiction during that period.

Special counsel David Weiss emphasized that Hunter Biden “spent millions of dollars on an extravagant lifestyle rather than paying his tax bills.” The charges carry a potential maximum sentence of 17 years in prison if convicted, and the special counsel probe remains ongoing.

In response, defense attorney Abbe Lowell accused Weiss of succumbing to political pressure, asserting that the charges might not have been brought if Hunter’s last name were anything other than Biden.

The charging documents filed in California provide details on Hunter Biden’s expenditures, including drugs, strippers, luxury hotels, and exotic cars. The indictment comes amid a wider political landscape, with congressional Republicans pursuing an impeachment inquiry into President Biden over alleged influence-peddling with his son.

The White House, in response to Thursday’s indictment, refrained from commenting and directed inquiries to the Justice Department or Hunter Biden’s representatives.

As the legal drama unfolds, the defense signals intentions to fight the charges, potentially relying on immunity provisions from a scrapped plea deal. Meanwhile, the separate criminal investigation into Hunter Biden, initially expected to conclude with a plea deal, took a turn leading to the present indictment.

The political implications of this development are notable, especially with the ongoing inquiry into President Biden’s actions and the scrutiny surrounding the Biden family’s international business dealings. The legal battle adds complexity to the political landscape as the nation approaches the 2024 election.

(With inputs from agencies)

‘No registration, no travel’ policy, paluluwagin ng LTO ngayong Pasko

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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‘No registration, no travel’ policy, paluluwagin ng LTO ngayong Pasko

Inanunsyo ni  Land Transportation Office (LTO)  chief Vigor Mendoza II noong Huwebes na pagagaanin ng LTO ang implementasyon ng “no registration, no travel” policy sa buong bansa ngayong Disyembre, bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng Kapaskuhan. 

Binigyang diin ni Mendoza ang hangaring mapagaan ang pasanin ng mga drayber sa panahon ng Pasko. “Panahon ngayon ng pagdiriwang at ayaw naman natin na ang inyong LTO ay magdudulot pa ng stress sa ating mga kababayan,” ani Mendoza.

Gayunpaman, iginiit ni Mendoza na ang pagluluwag sa polisiya ay pansamantala lamang. 

Ayon sa kanyang noong Disyembre 7, sinabi ni LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II na ipinag-utos na niya sa lahat ng LTO enforcers na balaan lamang ang mga drayber ng unregistered motor vehicles.

“Gusto ko lang linawin na walang forever ang pagluluwag natin sa mga delinquent motor vehicles. Pagkatapos ng New Year celebration, balik ulit tayo sa dating paghihigpit,” dagdag pa niya.

Hinimok din ni Mendoza ang mga may-ari ng unregistered vehicles na gamitin ang kanilang 13th month pay at bonus para sa pag-renew ng kanilang rehistro. Upang mapadali ang proseso, nagtakda ang LTO ng priority lane para sa renewal ng registration sa lahat ng kanilang opisina, na magpapatuloy sa buong Disyembre.

Batay sa datos ng LTO, aabot sa 24.7 milyon o 65% ng mga sasakyan sa bansa ang klasipikadong “delinquent” o hindi pa nakakapag-renew ng rehistro. Noong Nobyembre, nagtakda ang LTO ng karagdagang checkpoints para sitahin ang mga unregistered vehicles bilang bahagi ng masusing pagpapatupad ng nasabing polisiya.

Ang “no registration, no travel” policy ay bahagi ng pagsusumikap ng LTO na mapanatili ang kahusayan at kahalagahan ng registration ng sasakyan sa bansa, na naglalayong mapanatili ang kalsada sa ligtas at maayos para sa lahat ng mamamayan.

Vladimir Putin declares candidacy for fifth term in 2024 presidential election

Venus L Peñaflor
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Vladimir Putin declares candidacy for fifth term in 2024 presidential election

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially declared his intention to run for re-election in the March 2024 presidential race, taking a significant stride toward a potential fifth term in office.

Putin, who has been a dominant force in Russian politics for the past two decades, is widely expected to secure another victory, maintaining his stronghold on the nation’s political landscape. The announcement comes amidst Putin’s firm grip on power, having implemented constitutional reforms in 2020, enabling him to seek two additional six-year terms after his current term concludes in 2023. If successful, this could extend his tenure until 2036, surpassing even the reign of Joseph Stalin.

The election, scheduled for March 17, will mark a pivotal moment in Russian politics, especially considering it comes on the heels of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Notably, voting will also take place in territories claimed by Russia, parts of Ukraine now under Russian control.

Putin’s decision to announce his candidacy after awarding soldiers involved in the Ukrainian conflict suggests a strategic move to link the war with his re-election campaign. Analysts speculate that this serves as an attempt to legitimize the invasion and demonstrate widespread support for the war among the Russian population.

Two other candidates, Boris Nadezhdin, a former lawmaker, and Yekaterina Duntsova, a journalist and lawyer, have already announced their plans to run. However, the political landscape is also expected to include Kremlin-friendly candidates, following the orchestrated system often described as “managed democracy.”

The upcoming election holds significant implications for Putin’s control over the country, particularly in the aftermath of challenges from within the elite, such as the failed summer uprising led by Wagner head Evgeniy Prigozhin.

In response to Putin’s candidacy, opposition figure Alexei Navalny, currently in prison, has urged Russians to vote against Putin. Navalny views the 2024 elections as a referendum on Putin’s actions, including the war in Ukraine. Navalny’s allies have taken a bold step by placing anti-Putin billboards across major cities, challenging the regime under the guise of New Year’s greetings.

As Russia braces for this pivotal election, the political landscape remains charged with both domestic and international ramifications.

P10K cash gift sa mga seniors na 80, 85, 90, 95 anyos, isinabatas

Venus L Peñaflor
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P10K cash gift sa mga seniors na 80, 85, 90, 95 anyos, isinabatas

Pinagtibay ng Bicameral Conference Committee ang pa aamyenda sa Centenarians Act na naglalaman ng karagdagang P10,000 cash gift para sa mga senior citizens na nasa edad na 80, 85, 90, at 95 anyos.

Ang bersyon ng Senado at Kamara ay pina­g-isa upang maisakatuparan ang pagbibigay ng karagdagang benepisyo sa mga nakatatanda. Ang nasabing cash gift ay ibibigay sa mga senior citizens kapag sila ay magdiriwang ng kanilang ika-80, 85, 90, at 95 kaarawan.

Kaugnay nito, nagpahayag ng pasasalamat si Senior Citizens Party­list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes sa pangunguna ni Sen. Imee Marcos, na naging pangunahing lider sa Senado sa pagsusulong ng nasabing amyenda. Sinabi niya na nagtrabaho ng buo ang panel ng Kamara katuwang ang Senado sa pagbuo ng kasunduan sa nasabing Bicameral Conference Committee.

Sa ilalim ng kasunduang ito, ang mga Pilipino seniors ay makakatanggap ng P10,000 cash gift sa loob ng isang taon kapag sila ay umabot na sa gulang na 80, 85, 90, at 95. Bukod dito, kapag umabot naman sila sa ika-100 taon, makakatanggap sila ng P100,000 cash gift bilang pagkilala sa kanilang mahaba at makabuluhang buhay.

Former professor claims three lives in Las Vegas campus shooting

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Former professor claims three lives in Las Vegas campus shooting

Las Vegas, NV. A former college professor opened fire on University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus, leaving three dead on Wednesday morning. The incident, which unfolded about two miles from the iconic Las Vegas Strip, ended in a shootout with police that claimed the life of the gunman.

The assailant, identified as a white male in his 60s and a former professor, engaged in gunfire with law enforcement after the attack. Authorities reported that one additional victim is in stable condition at a local hospital, while four others were treated for panic attacks, and two police officers sustained minor injuries.

The UNLV campus, a scene of chaos, will remain closed on Thursday and Friday as investigators work to understand the motive behind the deadly attack. Law enforcement sources disclosed that the shooter had a history of teaching in Georgia and North Carolina. The Associated Press reported that he had applied for a job at the university.

At a press conference, Kevin McMahill, Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, stated they have “no idea on the motive” at this point and lacked details on the weapon used. The university, via Twitter, initially alerted students to shots fired on campus and later urged evacuation and adherence to active shooter protocols.

Adam Garcia, the university police chief, detailed that two campus officers engaged the suspect in a shootout, resulting in the assailant’s demise. President Joe Biden condemned the act as the “latest college campus to be terrorized by a horrific act of gun violence,” expressing condolences for the affected families.

The airport near UNLV issued a ground stop temporarily, and road closures around the airport were implemented due to police activity. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo assured ongoing coordination with law enforcement and emergency responders.

The FBI and ATF are collaborating with local police in the investigation, while a family reunification center has been established at the Las Vegas Convention Center. President Biden, scheduled to visit Las Vegas on Friday, has not indicated changes to his travel plans in response to the tragic event.

Mayor Carolyn Goodman termed the incident “tragic and heart-breaking news,” echoing sentiments of prayer for everyone affected. Late Wednesday night, students were allowed back into their campus housing with a strong police presence, marking the beginning of a community grappling with the aftermath of a devastating event.

4 kumpirmadong kaso ng “walking pneumonia”naitala ng DOH

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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4 kumpirmadong kaso ng “walking pneumonia”naitala ng DOH

Kinumpirma ng Department of Health (DOH) na mayroong apat na kaso ng mycoplasma pneumoniae o mas kilala bilang “walking pneumonia” sa Pilipinas sa loob ng taong ito.

Batay sa datos ng DOH, naitala ang unang kaso ng mycoplasma pneumoniae infection noong Enero, isa noong Hunyo, at dalawang kaso noong Setyembre. Ang mga kaso na ito ay kabilang sa kategoryang influenza-like illness sa bansa.

Sa isang pahayag ni Health Secretary Ted Herbosa noong Martes, nilinaw nito na wala pang outbreak ng mycoplasma pneumoniae sa Pilipinas, kahit na lumalala ang bilang nito sa ibang bansa tulad ng China.

Pinunto rin ng DOH na ang mycoplasma pneumoniae ay hindi bago sa bansa at may mga naunang mga kaso na itong naitala.

Noong nakaraang linggo, binanggit ni Health Undersecretary Eric Tayag na ang nasabing bacterial infection ay isa sa mga dahilan ng pagtaas ng kaso ng respiratory illness sa China, partikular sa mga kabataan, na mayroong mga sintomas na katulad ng COVID-19.

“Inii-label ito bilang ‘walking pneumonia’ dahil pakiramdam mo na okay ka, maliban sa COVID, ito ay madaling mag-progress patungo sa isang mas malubhang kondisyon,” pahayag ni Tayag.

Washington faces critical UN decision on Gaza ceasefire

Venus L Peñaflor
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Washington faces critical UN decision on Gaza ceasefire

United Nations, New York. The Biden administration confronts a pivotal moment at the UN Security Council within the next 48 hours as it considers using its veto power to reject calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, aiming to protect Israel. The United Arab Emirates, representing Arab countries on the 15-member Security Council, plans to table a resolution on Friday following UN Secretary-General António Guterres’s call for a ceasefire.

Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter, notifying the Security Council that the Gaza crisis poses a threat to world peace, a move that angered Israel. The US Deputy Envoy, Robert Wood, stated that the Biden administration does not support bringing the Gaza issue to the UN Security Council at this point. The US emphasizes diplomatic efforts focused on hostage release, aid flow into Gaza, and better civilian protection.

The potential US veto, while carrying a high diplomatic cost, is driven by concerns that a ceasefire might strengthen Hamas in Gaza. This stance may clash with EU Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell’s support for Guterres’s call. The heads of various UN agencies and WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus also backed Guterres.

In a UN headquarters show of solidarity, Arab state ambassadors stood alongside the Palestinian ambassador, urging an immediate ceasefire. A larger show of solidarity from the 57 OIC ambassadors is expected on Thursday.

Arab ambassadors met with ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, urging a Gaza visit and emphasizing the fate of children in an expedited investigation. Khan warned that hindering relief supplies to civilians might constitute a war crime.

The Arab League seeks more border crossings and UN control of aid checks, with Israel permitting some fuel trucks into Gaza. The draft resolution pressures the US to influence Netanyahu’s government actions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed Israel’s capability to operate without high civilian casualties and called for increased aid. UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron is due to meet Blinken on Thursday afternoon.

Taylor Swift takes center stage as Time Magazine’s person of the year

Paraluman P. Funtanilla
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Taylor Swift takes center stage as Time Magazine’s person of the year

NEW YORK. Time Magazine has named Taylor Swift its Person of the Year, capping off a remarkable year for the global pop sensation.

Swift’s selection comes on the heels of Spotify’s recent announcement that she is the most-played artist on the popular streaming platform. The 33-year-old artist emerged triumphant from a pool of nine finalists, which included the likes of Barbie, King Charles III, and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman.

Describing the rationale behind Swift’s designation, Time Magazine noted, “While her popularity has grown across the decades, this is the year that Swift, 33, achieved a kind of nuclear fusion: shooting art and commerce together to release an energy of historic force.”

The past year has been a whirlwind of successes for Swift, highlighted by the immensely popular Eras Tour and concert movie. Additionally, she made headlines with the release of her reimagined ‘1989’ album, showcasing her artistic versatility and enduring appeal.

Beyond her musical endeavors, Swift’s personal life has been under public scrutiny, notably her closely watched relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Swift’s influence has reached such heights that she has become the subject of college courses, underlining her profound impact on contemporary culture.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held the title of Time’s 2022 Person of the Year, marking a juxtaposition of political leadership against Swift’s cultural prominence. The recognition underscores not only the longevity of Swift’s career but also her ability to continually captivate and innovate, solidifying her status as an influential figure in the entertainment industry. As the year draws to a close, Taylor Swift’s star continues to shine brightly on the global stage.

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