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Hogan Spartans in Dubai: A Fil-Am Reunion Amidst the Shadow of War

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Dubai, UAE • Sept 10, 2021. J.F.R. Perseveranda reconnects with Hogan Spartan Glenn Victa in Dubai. A reflection on Fil-Am brotherhood and our kababayan (OFW) friends during the 2026 Middle East crisis. Dubai, UAE • Sept 10, 2021 Hogan Spartans in Dubai: A Fil-Am Reunion in the Desert Looking back at 2021 with Glenn Victa, Dennis, and Isagani — and praying for the safety of our kababayan today. ⚠️ LIVE CRISIS UPDATE: MARCH 12, 2026 Our thoughts are with the millions of kabayan in the Middle East. With regional instability rising, the Philippine government is preparing chartered repatriation flights starting tomorrow, March 13 , from Fujairah. Stay vigilant. The Hogan High School Class of 1985 legacy isn't confined to Vallejo. In 2021, I visited Dubai and reconnected with fellow Spartan Glenn Victa . Sharing the evening were Dennis and Isagani , two kababayan whose hospitality offered me a real look at the "global Pinoy...
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Alexandra Eala Battles at 2026 Australian Open: Court 6 Showdown in Melbourne

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Alexandra Eala Battles at 2026 Australian Open: Court 6 Showdown in Melbourne 🎾 2026 Australian Open — First Round Alexandra Eala (PHI) vs Alycia Parks (USA) January 19, 2026 Melbourne, Australia • Australian Open (Court 6) Result: Parks def. Eala 0–6, 6–3, 6–2 Alexandra Eala Battles at 2026 Australian Open: Court 6 Showdown "The atmosphere was electric." — Despite a dominant 6-0 start, the Filipina star saw her Melbourne debut end in a gritty three-set battle. Alexandra Eala waves to her fans after her first-round loss against Alycia Parks at the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne. On January 19, 2026, young Filipina tennis star Alexandra Eala took center stage in Melbourne at the Australian Open’s Court 6. A packed crowd — led loudly by Filipino supporters — greeted her with enthusiasm that made the Australian court feel like a home stadium. Str...
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Location: Melbourne VIC, Australia
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The ridiculous real story behind the tariff plan that turned Donald Trump into a global disaster

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Rachel Maddow explains how Trump’s tariffs policy came from his economic advisor Peter Navarro, who invented a fake expert in his books to justify it “Ron Vara is an anagram of Navarro.” Jared Kushner found Peter Navarro, an economist and senior counselor for trade and manufacturing for U.S. President Donald Trump, after Kushner browsed Navarro's book "Death by China" on Amazon and asked him to join Trump's 2016 presidential campaign as an economic adviser. “At one point, Ron Vara wrote in the memo that Trump could, quote, ‘Ride the tariffs to victory,’” Maddow said. The problem is, Ron Vara doesn’t exist. He never has. The economics expert that Peter Navarro has long cited to explain why he’s so gung-ho on tariffs, this person, Ron Vara, is a made-up person.” “He is a fictional person. Peter Navarro invented Ron Vara as his expert source, so he could quote this expert source over and over and over again in his crackpot books,” she continued. “Who is Ron Vara? R...
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I loved @GlobalVillageAE last night.

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I need to go back just to taste all the other ethnic dishes available. #dubai #dubai22 #mustsee #travel #vacation
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Omicron coronavirus variant sparks global concerns

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CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann discusses growing concerns over the Omnicron variant of the coronavirus. These concerns are coinciding with a rising number of cases in the U.S. and soaring travel numbers over the holiday season. Also, John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, sits down with CBSN's Lana Zak to answer pressing questions about this variant and how it could impact life in the U.S. Get Vaccinated Now!
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Pfizer will allow its Covid treatment pill to be made and sold inexpensively in 95 poorer nations.

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The deal could help significantly expand access to the pill, but it excludes a number of countries hit hard by the pandemic. Breaking News: Pfizer will allow its Covid treatment pill to be made and sold inexpensively in 95 poorer nations. The deal could help significantly expand access to the pill, but it excludes a number of countries hit hard by the pandemic. https://t.co/9DAZTVUUcl — The New York Times (@nytimes) November 16, 2021 Pfizer says its antiviral COVID-19 pill is 89% effective in preventing hospitalizations Pfizer says its antiviral COVID-19 pill is 89% effective at prevent hospitalizations and 100% effective against deaths from the virus if taken within three days of a person experiencing symptoms. Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the potentially life-saving drug. Pfizer to allow broader global access to its experimental COVID-19 antiviral pill https://t.co/mrrMJ3q0...
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New global climate deal struck in Glasgow @COP26 @BBCNews

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A deal aimed at staving off dangerous climate change has been struck at the COP26 summit in Glasgow. #COP26 has concluded today in Glasgow with nearly 200 countries agreeing the Glasgow Climate Pact. Combined with increased ambition and action from countries, it means that 1.5C remains in sight. It will only be delivered with concerted and immediate global efforts. — COP26 (@COP26) November 13, 2021 The  2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference , more commonly referred to as  COP26 , is the 26th  United Nations Climate Change conference . It is being held at the  SEC Centre  in  Glasgow , Scotland, United Kingdom, between 31 October and 13 November 2021, under the presidency of  Alok Sharma . [1] [2]  It was delayed for a year due to the  COVID-19 pandemic . [3] "I want every single one of you to think about one person in your life that will still be around in 2030, and how that person will live" EU Commission VP Frans ...
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Elaine Quijano: Emissions drastically underreported, Washington Post investigation finds

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An investigation of 196 countries by the Washington Post found that emissions are underreported by billions of tons. Stanford Earth scientist and chair of the Global Carbon Project Rob Jackson joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why.
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U.S. Now Has The Most Coronavirus Deaths, Surpassing Italy

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The total number of global cases has surpassed 1.7 million, including more than 107,000 fatalities. More than 395,000 coronavirus patients are reported to have recovered. Trump claims he's done such an amazing job yet the US has more cases & deaths  than any other country in the world! Global death toll passes 100,000. The US death toll now exceeds that of Italy , Johns Hopkins University reports. ‎Ecuador reports its biggest one-day jump in cases. South Africa extends lockdown until the end of April . Yemen records first case after nationwide ceasefire . [post_ads]
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