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From Spam to corned beef, global sales of canned meat are booming
Canned meat is having a moment. Demand is booming across the globe. In the US, sales surged more than 70 percent in the 15 weeks ended June 13. In the UK, consumption of canned corned beef has taken off. Even in South Korea, where Spam is an old favorite, sales are expanding at the fastest pace in years.
STEM learning set through radio, online in new normal
Before the coronavirus pandemic emerged in the first quarter of the year, and the subsequent extended community quarantine (ECQ) was declared to prevent the spread of the virus, many students in the provinces get to appreciate science through the “Science Explorer” and “nuLab” buses developed by the Science Education Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-SEI).
Duck eggs distribution supplements farmers’ livelihood during Covid-19
Addressing the impact of coronavirus pandemic in the country, the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) launched its initiative on “Manok at Itlog sa Pamayanan [Chicken and Egg to the Community].”
Hajj in Saudi will see at most ‘thousands’ due to coronavirus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—A Saudi official said this past week that the July hajj pilgrimage, which usually draws up to 2.5 million Muslims from all over the world, will only see at the most a few thousand pilgrims next month due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Benedict XVI returns to Rome after visiting his ill brother in Germany
VATICAN—Pope emeritus Benedict XVI arrived back in Rome after a four-day trip to Germany to visit his ailing brother.
PHL’s REwear face mask conforms with W.H.O. guidelines vs Covid-19
The Philippine-made Reuseable, Washable, Rewearable (REwear) brand of cloth face mask against the Covid-19 pandemic was found to be conforming with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations.
Famed Thai temple bars entry of foreigners over virus fears
BANGKOK—One of Thailand’s major tourist attractions is barring entry to foreigners, professing fear that they could spread the coronavirus.
Pope adds 3 titles to Catholic litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
VATICAN—Pope Francis has approved the inclusion of three additional invocations in the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Litany of Loreto.
U.N. agency evaluates reports of record Arctic heat in Siberia
GENEVA—The United Nations weather agency is investigating media reports suggesting a new record-high temperature of over 38 degrees Celsius (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in the Arctic Circle amid a heatwave and prolonged wildfires in eastern Siberia.
Paddles up in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan on Thursday became one of the few places to hold a boat race, thanks to no local transmissions of the coronavirus being reported on the island in over two months.
Pro softball team suffers fallout after GM’s anthem tweet
One of America’s top pro women’s softball teams is in an uproar after a tweet by their general manager regarding the national anthem.
Long: From soccer to celebrity gamer
ALLIE LONG is likely the only National Women’s Soccer League player who launched a new career while sheltering at home.
Darkened duty-free shops are fueling a worldwide chocolate glut
By Marvin G. Perez & Isis Almeida | Bloomberg News
Asean virus fund, sea feud in spotlight in virtual summit
HANOI, Vietnam—Southeast Asian leaders are holding an annual summit Friday by video to show unity and discuss a regional emergency fund to tame the immense crisis wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. The long-divisive South China Sea conflicts are also in the spotlight.
Alibaba Group replaces CEO of Southeast Asia arm Lazada
Chun Li, who currently runs Lazada’s Indonesian business, will take the reins from July, Lazada said in a news statement. Li served as chief technology officer for Alibaba’s business-to-business division between 2014 and 2017 before joining Lazada. He was a chief architect of the firm’s technology platform and currently serves as a Lazada president, the Singapore-based company said.
Colorado to probe Black man’s ’19 chokehold death
DENVER—The Colorado governor on Thursday ordered prosecutors to reopen the investigation into the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man put into a chokehold by police who stopped him on the street in suburban Denver last year because he was “being suspicious.”
Trump ignores coronavirus spike as US cases surge toward records
President Donald J. Trump has paid little heed to a resurgence in US coronavirus cases, announcing no new steps to curb the outbreak as infections jump to near-record levels and continuing with a normal schedule of meetings and travel as hospitals fill with sick patients.
Thiem says sorry for participating in ‘Djoko’ event
VIENNA, Austria—Third-ranked tennis player Dominic Thiem apologized Thursday for taking part in an exhibition series hosted by Novak Djokovic in which four players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Nike posts $790 million quarterly loss
NEW YORK—Nike lost $790 million in the fourth quarter, as soaring digital sales couldn’t make up for the loss of revenue from shuttered stores in most of the world.
Liverpool clinches title to end 30-year drought
LIVERPOOL, England—The 30-year wait is over. Liverpool is champion of England again.
Hughes shoots 60 for 3-shot Travelers Challenge
CROMWELL, Connecticut—Mackenzie Hughes shot a career-low 60 Thursday to take the first-round at the Travelers Championship as the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour tried to switch its focus back to golf amid growing concerns about the coronavirus.
WTO: Global trade leaning toward more ‘positive’ scenario
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has updated its global trade outlook for this year amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, projecting it is “unlikely to reach the worst-case scenario.”
Virus-hit meat plants from UK to Brazil stop shipping to China
The halting of a British pork plant’s sales to China after just a few workers contracted coronavirus highlights the risk that more facilities around the world could see exports disrupted.
Interest-free loans open for pandemic-hit MSEs
Micro and small enterprises affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) and quarantine measures implemented in the country can avail of interest-free loans to help them resume their businesses amid the pandemic.
World Bank sees ‘softening’ of PHL import, export growth
AS countries across the world mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) with strict containment measures, weak international trade will result in lower levels of goods exports and imports in the Philippines, according to the World Bank’s Philippines Economic Update.
Plastic keeps virus, not love, away from Spain nursing home
By Emilio Morenatti / The Associated Press