Sanrio announces Hello Kitty designer’s retirement
Sanrio, the firm that created Hello Kitty, has announced that the character's designer, Yuko Yamaguchi, has "passed the…
By Ciara Mina
Ciara graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2022.
Between working as a News Editor and being a devoted fur mom to one adopted dog and four cats - thanks to the 'cat distribution system' - she still manages to squeeze in time to smell flowers, visit the beaches of her hometown, and end her day with a good sudoku puzzle.
NASA finds Jupiter smaller, flatter than original measurement
The largest planet in the solar system may be a little smaller and more "squashed" than previously believed,…
Factory error turns ‘crying horse’ plushie into viral hit
The viral plush toy, nicknamed "Kuku Ma," which means "crying horse" in Chinese, was supposed to be a…
Discovery of 67,800-year-old handprint marks possible oldest cave art
Researchers claim that the painted outline of a human hand found within a cave on the Indonesian island…
Film news: 76th Berlin Film Festival reveals lineup
The films chosen for the main competition and competitive first-film-focused Perspectives sidebar of the 76th Berlin Film Festival,…
Warner Bros. sticks with Netflix after rejecting Paramount bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) board has rejected Paramount's updated offer and stated that it was "inferior" to the…
Guinness recognises Rio de Janeiro for hosting largest NYE celebration
After police confirmed that over 2.5 million people gathered on Copacabana Beach to welcome the year 2025, Rio…
Philippine environment, animal rights advocates renew call for firecracker-free New Year
Through an "Iwas PapuToxic" campaign, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and environmental group EcoWaste Coalition reiterated their…
British man sings Christmas songs for 42 hours in world record bid
British man Dave Purchase, also known as "Mr. Toasty," has attempted to set a Guinness World Record by…
Architects of AI take spotlight as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year
One of TIME magazine's two covers features artificial intelligence ‘godmother’ Fei-Fei Li, Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg…
Bad Bunny returns as Spotify’s 2025 Most-Streamed Global Artist
Bad Bunny is finishing up the year with more milestones under his belt, becoming Spotify Wrapped‘s top global…
‘Superman No.1’ copy holds record as the most expensive comic book ever sold
Sold for $9.12 million, a 1939 copy of “Superman No.1” comic has broken the previous record held by…
Xania Monet first AI singer to debut on Billboard airplay chart
Millions have heard the voice of Xania Monet, but some fans were shocked to learn that she is…
‘6-7’ named Dictionary.com’s word of the year
"6-7" (also spelt "67" or "six-seven") has been declared the 2025 Dictionary.com word of the year.
Picasso’s portrait of Dora Maar, hidden for 80 years, fetches €32 million
A portrait by Pablo Picasso of his muse and partner Dora Maar sold at auction in Paris for…
Pope Leo XIV canonises 7 new saints
Seven new saints were canonized by Pope Leo XIV on Sunday at a mass at St. Peter's Basilica.
Buckingham Palace announces King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Vatican
According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to the Vatican next month on…
Vatican hosts ‘Grace for the World’ concert co-directed by Pharrell Williams and Andrea Bocelli
“This is a rare cultural moment where the world stops and collectively tunes in. It is a message…
Japan reconsiders allowing female succession as youngest prince reaches adulthood
With its male-only succession policy in place, which is being questioned by the nation, Japan is once again…
Filipino netizens slam contractors’ ‘nepo babies’ amid flood control project anomalies
The so-called "nepo babies" of the Philippines' top flood control project contractors are facing backlash from Filipino netizens…
Victory for animal rights advocates as Indian top Court revises stray dog ruling
Following animal rights protests, India’s Supreme Court has revised its ruling, which now states that animals picked up…
Indonesia celebrates 80th Independence day
Indonesia commemorated its 80th Independence Day on Sunday with a series of nationwide festivities, highlighted by a solemn…
NASA Crew-10 astronauts end 5-month mission
After spending around five months onboard the International Space Station (ISS), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)…
Million-dollar banana art eaten again
The artwork, titled "Comedian" - a banana duct-taped to a wall - has been eaten by a visitor,…