Entertainment

Zoom Beats Q2 Expectations—but Its Next-Quarter Forecast Raises a New Warning

SAN JOSE, California — Zoom Communications delivered better-than-expected second-quarter results, but investors quickly shifted their attention to what comes next after the company issued a third-quarter profit forecast below Wall Street expectations. The video-conferencing company forecast adjusted third-quarter earnings of $1.46 to $1.48 per share, below the $1.50 average analyst estimate, according to LSEG data. Its shares fell 3.8% in extended trading after the outlook was released. The wa

August 26, 2026

Business

At Least 1 in 4 Former NFL Players Who Died From 2016 to 2021 Had CTE, Study Finds

New research is putting football’s long-term brain health crisis back under the spotlight — and scientists say the real figure could be considerably higher. A new study has found that at least one in four former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease associated with repeated head impacts. Researchers examined a group of 878 former NFL players who died during the six-year period. Of those, 235 had donated their brains

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Morgan Rogers Makes Instant Chelsea Impact — But His Debut Goal May Be Just the Beginning

Morgan Rogers has already given Chelsea fans a glimpse of what could be coming — and the big-money signing insists he is nowhere near his best yet. The England forward marked his competitive Chelsea debut with a goal as the Blues opened the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Signed from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million, a British-record transfer fee, Rogers needed just one competitive appearance to make his presence felt. But after

August 25, 2026

Business

NBI FLAGS MORE THAN 20 STEEL PLANTS OVER ALLEGED RADIOACTIVE, SUBSTANDARD PRODUCTS— INVESTIGATION WIDENS NATIONWIDE

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has identified more than 20 steel plants allegedly linked to the production, sale or distribution of substandard and radioactive-bearing steel products, raising fresh concerns over the safety of construction materials being used across the country. NBI Director Melvin Matibag disclosed the development on Tuesday, August 25, saying the agency's investigation, conducted with the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) a

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Lea Salonga Finally Reveals Why She Unfollowed BTS’ RM and J-Hope — And Her Reason Goes Beyond the Chris Brown Backlash

MANILA, Philippines — Broadway icon and longtime BTS fan Lea Salonga has broken her silence on why she decided to unfollow BTS members RM and J-Hope on Instagram, saying the decision was not meant to punish the K-pop superstars but to protect her own emotional well-being. The move became a major talking point among ARMY after RM and J-Hope were photographed attending Chris Brown and Usher’s concert at Rogers Stadium in Toronto on August 12, 2026 and later appeared in backstage photos with the R

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Naruto and Jujutsu Kaisen Are Taking Over Singapore—But Anime Fans Have Two Very Different Nights to Choose From

Singapore’s anime fans are getting not one, but two major live concert experiences inspired by some of Japan’s biggest anime franchises this year. The Esplanade Theatre will host FLOW’s NARUTO THE ROCK WORLD TOUR 2026 on Sept. 24, followed by Jujutsu Kaisen in Concert on Oct. 31. The back-to-back events are set to give fans a chance to experience iconic anime music in a live setting, with FLOW bringing Naruto’s rock anthems to the stage and Jujutsu Kaisen combining live music with scenes from

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Josh Kerr vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Bitter 1,500m Rivalry Set for Explosive Budapest Return

The long-running rivalry between Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen is officially back on. The British world mile record-holder and Norwegian Olympic champion are set to face each other again in the men’s 1,500 metres at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, after both athletes were granted exceptional invitations to compete. The championship runs from September 11 to 13, 2026, with the highly anticipated 1,500m showdown expected to be one of the headline events of the

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

RYAN BANG, NAPALUHA SA NAPURNADANG KASAL KAY PAOLA: “HINDI PUMAYAG ANG TADHANA” — ANG MASAKIT NA DAHILAN SA LIKOD NG NAUDLOT NA PAG-IISANG-DIBDIB

MANILA, Philippines — Hindi napigilan ni Ryan Bang ang maging emosyonal nang muling balikan ang naudlot na love story nila ng dating fiancée na si Paola Huyong—at sa pagkakataong ito, isang maikling mensahe lamang ang kinailangan para muling bumalik ang bigat ng nakaraan. Sa isang segment ng It’s Showtime noong Agosto 22, sumali ang mga host sa isang “Shout Out To Your Ex” challenge. Dahil Buwan ng Wika, kailangan nilang ihayag ang mensahe para sa kanilang dating karelasyon sa paraang patula.

August 25, 2026

Entertainment

Iloilo City Turns 89 After Decades of Remarkable Growth — But Its Biggest Test May Still Be Ahead

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Iloilo City marked its 89th Charter Day on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, celebrating nearly nine decades of transformation while putting a renewed spotlight on a bigger challenge: making sure the city’s progress is felt not only in new infrastructure and economic growth, but in the everyday lives of Ilonggos. This year’s celebration carries the theme “89 Years of Progress Towards a Better Iloilo City For All,” with Mayor Raisa S. Treñas framing the anniversary as both a t

August 25, 2026

Business

German Broker Scalable Lets Investors Trade Through ChatGPT and Claude — Is AI About to Become Your New Investment Assistant?

FRANKFURT, Germany — August 25, 2026 — The line between artificial intelligence and personal investing is getting thinner. German digital investment platform Scalable Capital has opened a new way for customers to access their investment accounts through major AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Claude, allowing users to conduct trades and analyze their portfolios through conversational AI. Scalable says the initiative is a first for a European bank. The new AI-based access operates alongside it

August 25, 2026