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Published Thu, May 8, 2025 · 10:48 AM[MANILA] The Philippine economy grew by an annual 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, official data showed on Thursday, a similar pace to the previous quarter’s 5.3 per cent expansion.Economists in a Reuters poll had expected growth of 5.7 per cent.On a seasonally adjusted basis, the economy grew 1.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter, below the median forecast of 1.6 per cent in a Reuters poll of economists. REUTERSShare with us your feedback on BT’s products and services
The New York Knicks are headed back to Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 lead in their second-round series against the Boston Celtics after stealing another game on the road Wednesday, but being in the building for Game 3 will come at a steep price.According to TickPick, Game 3 at MSG will be the most expensive Knicks ticket of all time, with a get-in price of $704 and an average price of $989. For fans who want to splurge on courtside seats, there is a pair on the site for $54.5K a person.For context, before the series started, the cheapest…
SEATTLE — The Trump administration is temporarily blocked from imposing new conditions on hundreds of millions of dollars worth of mass transit grants for the Seattle area or homelessness services grants for Boston, New York, San Francisco and other local governments, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.The new conditions were designed to further President Donald Trump’s efforts to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion policies; coerce local officials into assisting with the administration’s mass deportation efforts; and cut off information about lawful abortions, according to the lawsuit filed last week by eight cities and counties.The administration argued that Senior U.S. District Judge…
[WASHINGTON] US President Donald Trump said he’s unwilling to preemptively lower tariffs on China in order to unlock more substantive negotiations with Beijing on trade.“No”, Trump said on Wednesday (May 7) when asked by a reporter if he is open to pulling back his 145 per cent duties on Chinese imports to get the world’s second-largest economy to the negotiating table. The president’s comments come before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer meet this week in Switzerland with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng on trade. Trump spoke at a swearing-in ceremony for his ambassador to China, David Perdue. Trump’s…
Tesla has begun taking orders for a new Long Range RWD version of the Model Y in the United States. The new model costs $45,000 and takes its place as the entry-level crossover EV. This model joined the existing Model Y Long-Range AWD Launch Edition version that originally launched at $60,000 but can now be bought for $49,000 in a different configuration. Electrek reports that the new model has 357 miles of range which is 30 miles more than the AWD offering. And while it is still incredibly fast, thanks to a 0-60 mph time of just 5.4 seconds, it’s…
Coal miners lose free black lung screenings after Trump’s NIOSH cuts – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration’s cuts to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have gutted crucial programs affecting millions of workers across the U.S. Jericka Duncan reports on how they’re affecting coal miners in West Virginia. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
[WASHINGTON, DC] When US President Richard Nixon appointed Arthur Burns as Federal Reserve chair in 1970, he welcomed him to the job with these words: “I respect his independence. However, I hope that, independently, he will conclude that my views are the ones that should be followed.”Nixon’s views were that the economy needed “lower interest rates and more money”, presumably in part because this would help his re-election bid in 1972. And Burns did fall into line, more or less. But the consequences were unfortunate: Fed policy contributed to high inflation, which reached a dangerous and disruptive level by the…
This section outlines the research approach used in our study, detailing the primary and secondary data sources, forecasting techniques, and segmentation methods employed to provide a comprehensive and accurate analysis of the next-gen digital payments and BNPL market over the next few years.Market size estimates and forecasts for 2025–2028 were developed using the following methodology:Assumptions have been validated against historical uptake patterns in mobile payments, card-based lending, and P2P networks.Market Landscape and DriversThe next-gen digital payments and BNPL ecosystem is being shaped by a dynamic interplay of consumer demand, regulatory pressures, and technological innovation. As legacy payment models give way…
A man has been charged after allegedly harassing Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston for two years before crashing his car through the front gate of her home, prosecutors have said.Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, of New Albany, Mississippi, is accused of having repeatedly sent the Friends star unwanted voicemail, email and social media messages since 2023. The 48-year-old is then alleged to have crashed his grey Chrysler PT Cruiser through the front gate of Aniston’s home in the wealthy Bel Air neighbourhood of Los Angeles early on Monday afternoon.Prosecutors said the collision caused major damage.Police have said Aniston was at home at the…
BANGKOK :The committee that will select Thailand’s new central bank head will open applications for the role next week, an official said on Thursday, ahead of the end of current Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput’s five-year term in September.The application period will be from May 13 to June 4, Pornchai Thiraveja, head of the finance ministry’s fiscal policy office, told a news briefing.Thai law requires the committee to shortlist at least two candidates for the finance minister at least 90 days before the end of the incumbent’s term. The appointment will require cabinet and royal approval.