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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Filipino power duo Monterde & Tandingan all set to charm Qatar fans on July 11
Darlene Regis Two powerhouse voices, one unforgettable night—The 'King of Hugot' songs TJ Monterde and 'Asia's Soul Supreme' KZ Tandingan—the ultimate real-life power couple of the Original Pilipino Music (OPM), are set to captivate Qatar in a one-night-only concert this July 11, bringing their signature blend of soulful ballads and explosive duets to the heart of Doha. Landmark Concert in Doha TJ headlines the upcoming show, 'Sarili Nating Mundo' Live in Qatar, with his wife KZ as his special guest. Directed by John Prats and produced by Almarabe Events, this highly anticipated concert is shaping up to be a landmark event in Doha's music scene. The concert will take place at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Conference Hall, which boasts an elevated flooring design to ensure all 4,000 attendees have a clear, unobstructed view of the stage – unlike the previously held Filipino concerts. This ensures that every fan, no matter where they are seated, will enjoy an immersive concert experience. OPM Royalty TJ's heartfelt hits like 'Ikaw At Ako' and 'Tulad Mo' have become anthems of love and introspection. KZ, on the other hand, is a vocal powerhouse whose fierce and genre-defying performances have won her international recognition—from making waves on Singer 2018 in China to collaborating with global artists. She made history as the first Filipino artist to stage a sold-out solo concert in Dubai World Trade Center Arena. Their duet song 'Palagi' has topped the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 Year-End Charts in 2024 and continues to go viral on social media to date. With their unmatched chemistry on and off stage, the duo has carved a distinct mark in the OPM music industry—amassing millions of fans worldwide, topping charts, and consistently performing at sold-out concerts across the Philippines and beyond. Ticketing and Event Details Tickets are selling fast, and with the strong demand, fans are encouraged to purchase early. Group promotions and discounted ticket bundles are available for a limited time. For those looking to upgrade their concert experience, VIP Platinum ticket holders will enjoy an exclusive Meet & Greet session with TJ and KZ—offering the rare chance to connect with their favorite artists up close. While VVIP ticket holders currently do not include merchandise or meet and greet. Physical tickets can be purchased only at Virgin Megastore. Tickets are also available online via QTickets. Doors open at 4:30 PM and the show starts at 8:00 PM. Attendees must be at least 14 years old to enter the venue. The Power of Two With TJ and KZ headlining the stage, audiences can expect a night filled with powerful solo hits and heartfelt duets. From raw, emotional ballads to show-stopping vocal displays, this concert will be more than just a musical performance—it will be a celebration of love, talent, and the rich musical heritage of the Philippines. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of OPM fans not just from the Filipino community but also from music lovers across Doha seeking an unforgettable concert experience.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Four house fire on Indian Lake
Previous coverage on Indian Lake above. DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Here are the photos of the massive fire that ripped through four houses near Indian Lake on Friday night. Fire near Indian Lake damages four homes, no injuries reported Photos via T.J., Bellefontaine Examiner. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
DOJ probes top Virginia high school over alleged anti-Asian discrimination in admissions
[Source] The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia over allegations that its Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) discriminated against Asian American students in its admissions process. Driving the news The probe follows a referral from Virginia Atty. Gen. Jason Miyares, who announced on Wednesday that his office found reasonable cause that FCPS violated the Virginia Human Rights Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Internal communications allegedly show school board members acknowledging that its admissions policy overhaul was designed to decrease Asian American admissions, with one writing 'there has been an anti-Asian feel underlying some of this' and another saying the proposal would 'whiten our schools and kick ou[t] Asians.' DOJ Civil Rights Division Chief Harmeet Dhillon confirmed her office will investigate the matter, while the Department of Education separately launched its own Title VI investigation based on Miyares' referral. Trending on NextShark: Catch up In 2020, FCPS replaced TJ's merit-based system that included standardized testing and a $100 application fee with a holistic review process that considers 'experience factors' like special education status, socioeconomic background and English proficiency. Additionally, evaluators were unable to access information about the applicants' race. While the new policy boosted Black and Hispanic enrollment, it saw a sharp decline — from 73% to 54% — in Asian enrollment in just one year. TJ also dropped from the top national ranking to No. 14, with National Merit semifinalists falling from 165 to 81 for the first class admitted under the revised process. Trending on NextShark: Parent group Coalition for TJ sued the school board in January 2022, alleging racial discrimination against Asian American students. A federal judge subsequently found the revised process to be racially discriminatory, but an appeals court reversed that decision, noting that the policy did not disparately impact Asian Americans. The Supreme Court declined to hear the case last year. What the FCPS is saying FCPS defended its policy in response to the latest probe. 'This matter has already been fully litigated. A federal appellate court determined there was no merit to arguments that the admissions policy for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology discriminates against any group of students,' the school district said, promising a more detailed response in the coming days. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe here now! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Time Out
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
The viral Dubai chocolate is coming to Trader Joe's
It's hard to resist the creamy, crispy, chocolatey combo of the trendy Dubai chocolate bar. But the viral sensation comes with a pretty hefty price tag. Enter Trader Joe's. The chain is getting in on one of the internet's swankiest snack trends, and in true TJ's style it'll be much more affordable. Dubai chocolate is making its debut, and fans are already going wild. Trader Joe's fans can get their hands on Patislove Dubai Style Pistachio Dark Chocolate for just $3.99, starting this week. The limited-edition bar riffs on the OG Dubai chocolate, known for its luxe blend of pistachio cream, chocolate and layers of Middle Eastern pastry. While TJ's spin ditches the tahini and opts for dark chocolate over milk, the vibe is just as luxurious. The bar is loaded with silky pistachio cream and crispy kataifi—those golden, hair-thin phyllo dough 'noodles' used in desserts like knafeh. The result is a rich, nutty, crunchy bite that's just as fancy but without the fancy price tag. Rumors of the drop started on Reddit after an alleged Trader Joe's employee leaked a screenshot of the incoming SKU. Now it's official, and the buzz is building fast. The company said the chocolate bar is available for a limited time, but demand will dictate whether it earns a permanent spot on shelves. At under four dollars, this chocolate bar might be the most affordable luxury treat around, so grab two (or 10) while you can.
Epoch Times
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Education Department Launches Probe of Admissions Policy at Top Virginia High School
The Department of Education is opening an investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia over concerns that its admissions policy at a prestigious high school illegally discriminated against Asian American students. The department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) said the probe was prompted in response to the Fairfax County School Board changing the admissions policy at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ)—one of the nation's top-ranked high schools—in 2020. In a statement, Education Secretary Linda McMahon McMahon added that the decision by FCPS to 'weigh race' in TJ's admissions decisions 'appears to be both contrary to the law and to the fundamental principle that students should be evaluated on their merit, not the color of their skin.' According to The alteration eliminated the standardized tests and application fee that had long been part of the admission process. Related Stories 5/23/2025 5/22/2025 Instead, the review process was based on students' grades, a problem-solving essay, a 'portrait sheet' of their skills, and four experience factors, including special education status, eligibility for free or reduced-price meals, whether they were an English language learner, and whether they attended a historically underrepresented public middle school. Additionally, the students' names, race, or other demographic information remained anonymous to admissions evaluators. The move led to the enrollment of more economically disadvantaged students as well as black and Hispanic students, according to a February 2024 statement from the FCPS. Coalition for TJ, an advocacy organization of Fairfax County public school parents, sued over the change in March 2021, arguing it came at the expense of Asian American students, whose numbers at the school dropped. The group, represented by California-based Pacific Legal Foundation, argued in their As such, the changes to the admissions process were in violation of the equal protection clause, the coalition claimed. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case In the last group of admission offers for the freshman class that entered in the fall of 2023, Asian American students represented 61.6 percent of the offers, with white students receiving 19 percent and black and Hispanic students receiving 6.7 percent and 6 percent, respectively, according to the February statement from the FCPS. However the coalition argued in its lawsuit that unless the admissions policy was changed, the number of Asian American students in the incoming TJ Class of 2025 is 'likely to be cut in half' not because of a drop in the number of qualified Asian American applicants, but 'due entirely to Defendants' stated desire to manipulate TJ's demographics.' The Supreme Court last year The Education Department's investigation was announced just one day after the office of Virginia's attorney general, Republican Jason Miyares, concluded its own investigation into FCPS's revision of TJ's admissions policy, finding it 'discriminates on the basis of race.' Miyares's office subsequently referred the complaint to the Education Department. McMahon thanked Miyares as well as Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin for their 'diligent work' in 'documenting a pattern of concerning practices at TJ.' She said the department plans to investigate the complaint further to 'ensure that all students [are] being assessed fairly, according to merit and accomplishment.' The school district said it would review the documents released by the state attorney general. 'This matter has already been fully litigated,' Fairfax County Public Schools said in a statement. 'A federal appellate court determined there was no merit to arguments that the admissions policy for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology discriminates against any group of students.' The Epoch Times has contacted Fairfax County Public Schools for further comment.
