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GMA Network
24-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Magnolia bounces back at NorthPort's expense, claims QF slot
PBA Philippine Cup. May 24, 2025. Paul Lee of the Magnolia Hotshots against Joshua Munzon of the NorthPort Batang Pier. (Photo: PBA Media) Magnolia returned to its winning ways at the expense of NorthPort, 106-97, on Saturday in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Candon City Arena in Ilocos Sur. The win came after Magnolia fell to Rain or Shine last Sunday, and the victory handed the Hotshots a slot in the quarterfinals. The Batang Pier had a slim 53-51 lead by halftime and even led 73-63 with around three minutes left in the third frame before the Hotshots inched closer and trailed within four, 75-71 by the end of the third period. Magnolia then surged in the fourth quarter with Paul Lee making 10 points in the said frame anchored on two four-pointers. After trailing 82-80 early in the final frame, Magnolia made a 9-3 run to claim an 89-85 lead. Will Navarro then completed a three-point play for NorthPort before the Hotshots made an 11-0 run to reach the century mark and the lead ballooned to 12. Aris Dionisio's triples bookended Joshua Munzon's triple for Magnolia to take a 106-93 lead before they claimed the victory. Zav Lucero stuffed the stat sheet with 20 points, eight boards, three steals, two blocks, and two assists, while Lee had a total of 16 markers, to go with six assists and five boards. Mark Barroca added 15 points, while Peter Alfaro had 13 points. Dionisio and Jerom Lastimosa, meanwhile, had 10 points apiece as the Hotshots improved to 7-1. Navarro led the Batang Pier with 27 points, 13 attacks, four steals, and three assists, while Sidney Onwubere and Jio Jalalon had 19 and 16 points, respectively. Munzon, meanwhile, had 14 points. Scores: Magnolia 106 – Lucero 20, Lee 16, Barroca 15, Alfaro 13, Lastimosa 10, Dionisio 10, Abueva 8, Sangalang 7, Dela Rosa 5, Eriobu 2, Mendoza 0, Escoto 0, Ahanmisi 0. NorthPort 97 – Navarro 27, Onwubere 19, Jalalon 16, Munzon 14, Kwekuteye 9, Nelle 7, Yu 3, Flores 2, Cuntapay 0, Bulanadi 0. Quarters: 32-27, 51-53, 74-75, 106-97. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
ABC News
01-05-2025
- General
- ABC News
Plane crash that killed young pilot in central SA caused bt aircraft stalling, ATSB finds
A plane crash that killed a 22-year-old man in South Australia last year was caused by the aircraft stalling, an Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) report has found. The pilot and sole occupant of the Cessna 172N was mustering sheep at Mulgathing Station, about 200 kilometres south-west of Coober Pedy, on June 27, 2024. According to the ATSB report multiple station workers witnessed the crash, which occurred shortly after 8am, from about 500 metres away. "While mustering sheep without the appropriate endorsement to do so the pilot lost control of the aircraft, leading to an aerodynamic stall and spin from an altitude that was not recoverable," the report said. It said the pilot was hired for a job advertised as "aerial stock mustering" but "did not require an aerial mustering endorsement as the operator intended that the role only involve aerial spotting". "The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot who was the sole occupant was fatally injured," the report said. "This accident highlights the importance of managing airspeed and bank-angle to minimise the risk of an aerodynamic stall." The report said the investigation found the Cessna 172N had "no defects or anomalies … that might have contributed to the accident". "The damage to the propeller indicated a power-on impact," it said. The report said Bureau of Meteorology data showed no cloud or weather below 5,000 feet and that the visibility range exceeded 10 kilometres. The station operator, according to the report, said if was preparing a "safe aerial spotting and general station aviation manual" and was reviewing its operations to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations. A pilot mentoring program was implemented and a third-party safety audit initiated, the report said. How does a plane stall? University of South Australia associate professor of aviation Paul Lee said stalling occurred when the lift generated by wind rapidly decreased. "That normally occurs when the aerofoil … exceeds a certain angle of attack," he said. "We call that a critical angle of attack. "Beyond [this], there will be a collapse of pressure envelope, especially on the top of the wing, resulting in a vast amount of lift being diminished." Paul Lee says aircrafts rarely stall. ( Supplied: Paul Lee ) Associate Professor Lee said that led to greater force that effectively pulled the aeroplane "to the ground". For this to happen, he said was dependent on "how you apply the control inputs". "[The report] mentioned … the pilot … had a tendency to pull out fairly rapidly after the deep dive," Associate Professor Lee said. "If that's the case, then you will be changing the altitude of the aeroplane quite quickly. "If you are in a dive and you start to pull back your control column too quickly to the back, then the momentum of aeroplane will continue to the ground, whilst the altitude of the aeroplane will change [from] nose-down to nose-up." He said planes rarely stalled, except during training when it was done to teach students how to recognise a stall and recover from it, or when a pilot was undertaking "quite severe manoeuvres like low-level steep turns". "It's always sad when you come across these accidents," Associate Professor Lee said. "But continual training and improvements from the training providers, regulators and, indeed, operators will certainly make general aviation a bit safer."
Fashion Value Chain
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Value Chain
Amorepacific Day x Nykaa: Shop K-Beauty, Win a Korea Trip
Amorepacific Day is back! From April 25–27, Nykaa, Amorepacific, and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) are teaming up for the second edition of this vibrant celebration of K-beauty, culture, and skincare—with an exciting twist. Shoppers on Nykaa's online and offline stores can indulge in exclusive deals on bestselling Amorepacific skincare and beauty products. From luxurious serums to cult-favorite creams, there's something for every K-beauty fan. But that's not all—five lucky shoppers will win a 3-night, 4-day dream trip to Korea with return flights and accommodation, sponsored by KTO and powered by Thomas Cook as the official travel partner. The trip promises an immersive experience into the beauty, lifestyle, and rich culture of Korea. 'This isn't just a sale—it's a journey,' said Paul Lee, MD, Amorepacific India. 'We're excited to offer both beauty and unforgettable experiences to our Indian customers.' Nykaa added, 'K-beauty has captured hearts in India, and this collaboration takes that love further—with both skincare and cultural discovery.' This campaign is a bold fusion of self-care and aspiration, inviting Indian consumers to go from cart to Korea—making global beauty not only accessible but also experiential. Campaign Highlights: Name: Korean Glow Getaway Dates: April 25–27 Where: Nykaa (Online + Stores) Perks: Up to 50% off + exclusive freebies Contest: Shop to win a trip to Korea Partners: KTO and Thomas Cook
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
What passed in the Alabama Legislature: March 4-6, 2025
Rep. Margie Wilcox, R-Mobile, sends a Mardi Gras throw aloft in the Alabama House of Representatives on March 4, 2025 at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Alabama. Mardi Gras is an official holiday in Mobile and Baldwin counties. (Brian Lyman/Alabama Reflector) Here is a list of bills that passed the Alabama Legislature this week. House HB 274, sponsored by Rep. Chris Sells, R-Greenville, would reduce the terms of members of the Crenshaw County Board of Education from six years to four. The measure, a constitutional amendment, passed 67-0. The amendment goes to the Senate. HB 313, sponsored by Rep. Paul Lee, R-Dothan, sets the salary for the Houston County coroner to $22,000 and the sheriff's salary to $150,000 and allows both to receive cost-of-living adjustments extended to other county employees. The bill passed 23-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 314, sponsored by Rep. Paul Lee, R-Dothan, allows the Houston County sheriff to create guidelines for using the Sheriff's Office credit or debit card. The bill passed 17-0. It goes to the Senate. SB 139, sponsored by Sen. Steve Livingston, R-Scottsboro, extends the terms of Scottboro's mayor, city council and board of education by one year in order to revise election dates for the general municipal election. The bill passed 11-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 309, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, allows the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance board to renegotiate Medicare retiree health benefits plans every five years, instead of every three. The bill passed 96-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 226, sponsored by Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, allows widows and widowers to apply for homestead exemptions as long as their name is on the deed and they remain unmarried and reside in the same house. The bill passed 103-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 212, sponsored by Rep. Mike Kirkland, R-Scottsboro, requires people that uproot aquatic plants to make sure the entire plant is removed from the water. The bill passed 103-0 after being swapped out for SB 64. The legislation goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 96, sponsored by Rep. Chad Robertson, R-Heflin, requires high school students to be excused from class when participating in National Signing Day activities for acceptance of athletic scholarships, postsecondary school educational commitments, commitments to apprenticeship programs, and military enlistments. The bill passed 101-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 315, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, connects certain products covered under state sales tax holidays to the Consumer Price Index to accommodate for inflated costs. The bill passed 100-0. The bill goes to the Senate. HB 151, sponsored by Rep. Curtis Travis, D-Tuscaloosa, creates a designated license plate for fire chaplains. The bill passed 102-0. It goes to the Senate. SB 25, sponsored by Senate Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, directs sales taxes collected in community development districts to a grant fund supporting those districts, with grants distributed by state legislators representing those areas. The bill passed 98-1. The bill goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 194, sponsored by Rep. Paul Lee, R-Dothan, requires the Joint Committee of the State Board of Medical Examiners and the Board of Nursing for Advanced Practice Nurses to have two members that are nurse practitioners and one member who is a certified midwife. The bill passed 97-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 209, sponsored by Rep. Susan DuBose, R-Hoover, expands jury duty exemptions to nursing mothers. The bill passed 103-0. It goes to the Senate. SB 80, sponsored by Sen. Tom Butler, R-Madison, changes the name of the Alabama Local Government Training Institute to the Buddy Sharpless Education Institute in memory of the former executive director of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama. The bill passed 102-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 24, sponsored by Rep. Ed Oliver, R-Dadeville, expands a tuition reimbursement program for first responders to volunteer first responders. The bill passed 102-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 251, sponsored by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, prohibits convicted sex offenders from accessing the Internet and allows the Board of Pardons and Paroles to conduct polygraph examinations as a term of release. The bill passed 90-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 295, sponsored by Cynthia Almond, R-Tuscaloosa, allows a battalion level commander of the Alabama National Guard to discipline any member that is level E-9 or below and adds a pay deduction as a punishment. The bill passed 96-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 146, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Greenhill, eliminates youthful offender status for people charged with intentional murder. The bill passed 67-33. It goes to the Senate. HB 270, sponsored by Rep. Matthew Hammett, R-Dozier, creates unrestricted, restricted and business entity licenses for water well drilling, and sets a $1,000 fee for unrestricted licenses and $500 fees for restricted and business entity licenses. The bill passed 102-0. It goes to the Senate. Senate SB 46, sponsored by Sen. David Sessions, R-Grand Bay, allows Class 2 municipalities to establish an agreement with the Department of Environmental Management to enforce the Alabama Scrap Tire Environmental Quality Act. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to the House. SB 41, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, allows the Calhoun County Commission and municipalities in the county to regulate halfway houses and other similar facilities. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to the House. SB 127, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, allows the Calhoun County Commission to increase compensation for members of the local board of registrars. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to the House. SB 128, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, provides an additional yearly expense allowance of $13,966 to the Sheriff of Calhoun County starting in June 2025. It would also set the sheriff's salary to $114,290 per year starting in January 2027. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to the House. HB 135, sponsored by Rep. Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, allows the Dale County Commission to raise the county lodging tax from 2% to 4%. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 100, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, allows the Lauderdale County sheriff to establish procedures for using a credit card or debit card to make purchases. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 98, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, allows the Lauderdale County sheriff to organize fundraising events and use the profits to cover operation costs. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 99, sponsored by Sen. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen, would allow the Lauderdale County revenue commissioner to establish procedures for filing business personal property tax returns electronically. The bill passed 32-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. SB 57, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, would allow officers of a limited liability company holding less than 1% of the shares in the entity to sign property paperwork officially. The bill passed 30-0. It goes to the House. SB 88, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, allows a judge to set a hearing on a petition for a criminal expungement even if a prosecutor or a victim files no objection. The bill passed 30-0. It goes to the House. SB 45, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, would allow the Secretary of State to designate an individual to serve in their place on the Alabama Athlete Agents Commission. The bill passed 30-0. It goes to the House. SB 165, sponsored by Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison, R-Birmingham, would establish a deadline for candidates to file a statement of economic interests within five days of a qualifying deadline or deadline to declare an official candidacy in an election, and setting the deadline for independent candidates at five days after the date of a primary election. The bill passed 30-0. It goes to the House. SB 96, sponsored by Sen. Josh Carnley, R-Enterprise, would allow Alabama vehicle owners to apply for a salvage certificate of title if their vehicle is damaged and declared a total loss outside of the state. The bill passed 31-0. It goes to the House. SB 130, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, would allow people to use gold and silver in monetary transactions. The bill passed 31-0. It goes to the House. SB 18, sponsored by Sen. Merika Coleman, R-Pleasant Grove, would allow child support payments to be retroactively applied to cover expenses incurred during pregnancy. It passed 31-0. It goes to the House. House HB 233, sponsored by Rep. Alan Baker, R-Brewton, removes a requirement that the threat must be credible and imminent from the legal definition of a terrorist threat in the second degree. The bill passed 90-0. It goes to the Senate. Senate SB 199, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Davis Figures, D-Mobile, would establish parental leave for state and public education employees. The bill passed 28-3. It goes to the House. SB 137, sponsored by Sen. Jabo Waggoner, R-Vestavia Hills, would allow owners of certain privately owned sewer and wastewater systems to choose to be under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission. The bill passed 29-0. It heads to the House. HB 230, sponsored by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, would require real estate agents to give clients a disclosure form before showing a property to conform with a new national rule and clarify when written agreements are needed between agents and clients. The bill passed 30-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. House HB 202, sponsored by Rep. Rex Reynolds, R-Huntsville, expands civil immunity for law enforcement officers. The bill passed 75-26. It goes to the Senate. HB 265, sponsored by Rep. Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, raises the penalty for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $3,000 fine to a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $6,000 fine. The bill raises it to a Class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a $7,500 fine, if a person brandishes a deadly weapon or injures a person, and a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, if the person uses a deadly weapon or causes serious injury to another person. The bill passed 78-14. It goes to the Senate. SB 116, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Montgomery, bans a modification for firearms that allows continuous firing, also known as a Glock switch. The bill passed 77-23 with a House committee substitute. It goes back to the Senate for concurrence or a conference committee. SB 115, sponsored by Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, makes impersonating a peace officer a Class C felony. The bill passed 94-0. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. SB 67, sponsored by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, reforms the State Board of Veterans Affairs to change the membership and powers of the board. The bill passed 56-39. It goes to Gov. Kay Ivey. HB 302, sponsored by Rep. Ben Robbins, R-Sylacauga, requires companies that hire people without legal status to register their employees with the Department of Workforce and provides sanctions for employing people without legal status. The bill passed 81-0. It goes to the Senate. HB 304, sponsored by Rep. Jamie Kiel, R-Russellville, gives law enforcement officers the authority to impound a vehicle when the driver does not have a drivers license. The bill It passed 72-14. It goes to the Senate. HB 3, sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollingers Island, enhances penalties for people without legal status when they are charged with a felony where the victim is a minor. The bill passed 76-3. It goes to the Senate. Senate SB 178, sponsored by Sen. Will Barfoot, R-Pike Road, would allow the chief justice of the Alabama Supreme Court to appoint a visiting judge at the request of the Attorney General or a district attorney. The bill passed 27-0. It goes to the House. SB 123, sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, adds civil case numbers assigned in state court to data required to be published on civil asset seizures and forfeitures. The bill passed 27-0. It goes to the House. SB 91, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, requires a person seeking to build a structure 200 feet or higher within two miles of a military installation to get approval from the local government before beginning construction. The bill passed 27-0. It goes to the House. SB 134, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, would allow the Board of Pardons and Paroles to share electronic monitoring GPS data with law enforcement agencies in an active investigation. The bill passed 27-0. It goes to the House. SB 222, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, allows medical clinic boards that lease property to a health care provider that has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to readjust their own debt under federal bankruptcy law. The bill passed 26-0. It goes to the House. SB 97, sponsored by Sen. Wes Kitchens, R-Arab, drops a requirement for those applying for out-of-state surplus line broker licenses to provide a surety bond. The bill passed 27-0. It goes to the House. SB 151, sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville, updates internal citations in the insurable interest law and the life insurance policy loan law. The bill passed 27-0. It goes to the House. SB 179, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, allows a battalion level commander of the Alabama National Guard to discipline any member that is level E-9 or below and adds a pay deduction as a punishment. The bill passed 28-0. It goes to the House. SB 183, sponsored by Sen. Josh Carnley, R-Enterprise, allows the Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe to hire law enforcement officers to provide police protection to tribal grounds, property, employees, and residents. The bill passed 28-0. It goes to the House. SB 181, sponsored by Sen. Keith Kelley, R-Anniston, would allow licensed respiratory therapists to practice among compact states. The bill passed 28-0. It goes to the House. SB 198, sponsored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, would create the Legal Services Office within the Alabama National Guard and establish the Legal Assistance Program to help National Guard members and their families with personal legal matters. The bill passed 28-0. It goes to the House. SB 194, sponsored by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, would allow authorities to terminate or move easements on authority property via eminent domain. The bill passed 28-0. It goes to the House. SB 138, sponsored by Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, would prohibit some occupational licensing boards from denying licenses based solely on a criminal conviction unless the crime is directly related to the duties of the profession. The bill passed 29-0. It goes to the House. HB 102, sponsored by Rep. Jeana Ross, R-Guntersville, requires local education agencies to allow students to enroll in dual enrollment programs if a parent or guardian requests it, and establishes student eligibility requirements. The bill passed 30-0. 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Broadcast Pro
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Khalil Al-Sakakini's poem ‘We Are a Proud Nation' revived through film and song
The film was produced and co-written by Annie Sakkab and Paul Lee in collaboration with B707 Productions. The patriotic poem We Are a Proud Nation ( نحن قوم آبيونا ), written by revered Palestinian intellectual and revolutionary Khalil Al-Sakakini, has been released as a musical piece on YouTube and streaming platforms. This follows a screening of The Poem We Sang , a short film by Annie Sakkab, at the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center on January 21st to celebrate Al-Sakakini's birthday. The screening featured a lively Q&A with the director, offering a deeper dive into the cultural and historical significance of the poem. To mark the song's release, an orchestral performance of We Are a Proud Nation was held two days later at Ramallah's Forum of Expertise, symbolising the enduring spirit of Palestinian pride and resistance. Directed by Annie Sakkab, The Poem We Sang explores the history and cultural significance of We Are a Proud Nation , a nearly forgotten anthem of Palestinian identity. Inspired by the song her father and uncle sang to her as a child, Sakkab reimagines the poem as a gift to Palestine, reclaiming its legacy for future generations. The 20-minute experimental short blends black-and-white and colour visuals to convey themes of displacement, longing and the healing power of art. Khalil Al-Sakakini's poetry has long been a cornerstone of Palestinian identity. Written shortly after the Balfour Declaration, We Are a Proud Nation became a rallying cry for resistance. In a letter to his son in 1936, Al-Sakakini prophetically declared, 'We are a proud nation… when tyranny persisted, we became mad, and they faced from us what they had never anticipated.' These words remain deeply resonant in the context of ongoing struggles for justice and freedom. This dual celebration—featuring both the song and the film—highlights the power of art, poetry and music in preserving cultural heritage. The events are also being streamed live on the Khalil Sakakini Cultural Center's digital platforms, offering a global audience the chance to connect with the unbreakable bond between memory, music and homeland. The Poem We Sang had its world premiere at the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival in Canada and has since been showcased at over 40 international festivals, including the Vancouver Short Film Festival, Toronto Arab Film Festival, and DocEdge. The film has garnered numerous awards, including the Jury Special Mention at the Herceg Novi Film Festival and Best Experimental Short Film at the Nazra Short Film Festival. The film was produced and co-written by Annie Sakkab and Paul Lee in collaboration with B707 Productions. Sakkab also directed, filmed, edited and narrated the project, with Celina and Hanna Sakkab starring. MAD Distribution handles the film's sales and distribution in the MENA region, while the National Film Board of Canada oversees its Canadian distribution. Annie Sakkab, a Palestinian-Jordanian-Canadian filmmaker and photojournalist, is known for her long-form narratives focusing on women's issues, identity and social justice. Her first short documentary, Hollie's Dress , premiered at Hot Docs in 2020 and won 15 awards across 48 festivals.
