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Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition
Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition.....»»
NBA: Tucker, Clippers forward, fined for public trade demand
Los Angeles Clippers forward P.J. Tucker was fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday for making public comments earlier this month about wanting to be traded to another team. The 38-year-old American made remarks to several reporters about his desire to be sent to another club before the NBA’s trade deadline a week ago. READ:.....»»
PAGASA warns of dangerous heat index in 11 areas on Black Saturday
PAGASA warned of heat indexes reaching "danger levels" in almost a dozen areas in the Philippines on Black Saturday, with continued exposure possibly causing heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke......»»
Scorching Heat
Pedestrians brave the scorching heat in downtown Davao City, as the heat index hit 43 degrees Celsius at 1 p.m. Monday, 25 March 2024, according to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The agency advised the public to observe extreme caution as high temperatures could lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. MindaNews photo.....»»
48ºC heat index hounds Aparri, Cagayan – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — A scorching 48ºC heat index hounded Aparri, Cagayan on Tuesday while 30 other areas / locations likewise experienced a dangerous heat index, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa defines heat index as a measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s.....»»
6 areas hit dangerous heat index hits on Monday
MANILA, Philippines — Six areas experienced a dangerous peak heat index on Monday according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Based on Pagasa’s latest computed heat index as of 5:00 p.m., Dagupan City, Pangasinan and Bacnotan, La Union both had a 44ºC (degrees Celsius) heat index. Meanwhile, Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Puerto.....»»
Mindoro heat index could reach 42 Celsius – Pagasa
Mindoro is expected to sizzle today with heat index to reach as high as 42 degrees, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), which warned the public to guard against heat stroke and heat cramps......»»
Serious Crash, Longbeach Road, Willowby
Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on Longbeach Road near Winslow Willowby Road, Willowby, Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter is enroute.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Issued by Police Media Centre Sou.....»»
Serious crash near Ashburton
Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash in Willowby, near Ashburton.The crash was reported around 5:40pm on Longbeach Road, near Winslow Willoughby Road.One person is in a critical condition, and a helicopter has been called for.The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.The road is blocked and motorists are advised to expect delays.ENDS Source: NZ Police.....»»
Philippines tallies 6 heat-related deaths
MANILA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said it has received at least 34 cases of heat-related illness, including six deaths, from January 1 to April 18 this year. "The causes of death are still for verification," DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo said. The 34 reported heat-related cases were from the central Visayas region in the central Philippines, the.....»»
Mandaue City dad pushes ‘heat break’ for field workers
MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A councilor in Mandaue City is advocating for a ‘heat break’ for the city’s field personnel to shield them from extreme heat and ensure a safe and conducive work environment. Councilor Joel Seno proposed his resolution during the city council’s regular session on Monday, April 22. Under the draft resolution, field.....»»
Heat index in Puerto Princesa City reaches 46ºC
MANILA, Philippines — A dangerous peak heat index of 46ºC (degrees Celsius) hounded Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Monday, while 26 other areas / locations likewise logged a heat index within the danger category, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Pagasa said heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that.....»»
DOH records 34 heat-related illnesses, with 6 deaths
The Department of Health has reported 34 cases of heat-related illness as high heat indices are continuously experienced in different areas in the country......»»
17 areas experience dangerous heat index on Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) reported that 17 areas in the Visayas and Mindanao experienced a dangerous heat index on Wednesday. Heat index refers to the measure of the contribution that high humidity makes with abnormally high temperatures in reducing the body’s ability to cool itself. A heat.....»»
6 die of heat stroke in Cotabato village
KIDAPAWAN CITY — Rising temperature in Cotabato province has led to the deaths of at least six residents of a remote village in Makilala town, due to heat stroke, reports from village officials showed. The victims were residents of Barangay San Vicente where the heat index was at an average of 40 degrees Celsius since.....»»
DOH sa publiko: Iwasan magkape ngayong tag-init
Upang makaiwas sa posibleng heat cramp, heat exhaustion o heat stroke, pinayuhan ng Department of Health ang publiko na iwasan munang magkape kapag matindi ang init ng panahon. The post DOH sa publiko: Iwasan magkape ngayong tag-init first appeared on Abante......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Friday, April 5. No classes in Cebu province due to extreme heat All classes in Cebu province are suspended beginning Friday, April 5, until further notice as the summer heat became risky for.....»»
Beat the Heat and Save Money: Smart Tips for a Hot Season
Summer is in and the heat of the sun is just blazing hot, accompanied by a looming El Niño — did I just say it’s hot, like very hot? Amidst this sweltering heat, our electricity and water bills will also increase and melt our budget like ice cubes on a hot summer day. While we […].....»»
11 areas to reach ‘danger’ level heat index on Black Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — The heat index in 11 areas of the country is expected to reach the “danger” level on Black Saturday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said. Based on its forecast as of 5 p.m. on Friday, the following areas will fall under the “danger” category today: READ:Pagasa: Heat index.....»»
Study says since 1979 climate change has made heat waves last longer, spike hotter, hurt more people
Climate change is making giant heat waves crawl slower across the globe and they are baking more people for a longer time with higher temperatures over larger areas, a new study finds. Since 1979, global heat waves are moving 20% more slowly — meaning more people stay hot longer — and they are happening 67%.....»»