Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Afril Bernardino in their final game against Malaysia in the basketball 5×5 at the 31st SEA Games. SEA GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines–Already assured of a gold medal, the Philippines absorbed a tough 96-93 loss at the hands of Malaysia in the 31st Southeast Asian Games women’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Gilas Pilipinas Women finished the campaign with a 4-1 slate, virtually clinching the gold after their win over Singapore on Saturday. The basketball tournament has single-round format with the team with the best record taking home the title. The Indonesians can also finish with a 4-1 record, but the Filipinos hold the tie break after handily beating them in the opener, 93-77 The Filipinos blew a 93-86 lead going into the final two minutes of the contest at Thanh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, ultimately falling short of a clean sweep in the showcase where they are defending champions. The veteran trio of Afril Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, and Chack … [Read more...] about SEA Games: Gilas Women clinch basketball gold again despite loss to Malaysia
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UK storm warning: Ferocious Atlantic jet stream to blitz Britain with gales and downpours
Met Office forecasts 'unsettled' weather after sunny weekend Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Swathes of Britain will wave farewell to the sun this weekend as grey skies and rain sweep in from the Atlantic. Scotland and northern Britain face the worst of the drenching while southern regions cling on to the warmth. Thermometers will nudge the mid-20Cs in the southeast while elsewhere will hover between the mid to high-teens. Britons will be hit with gales and cold temperatures (Image: Netweather) Related articles Sunny spring to end in spells of rain and wind for entire country BBC Weather: Temperatures plummet as … [Read more...] about UK storm warning: Ferocious Atlantic jet stream to blitz Britain with gales and downpours
Huge rat spotted in restaurant as owner slams viral video and eatery declared pest-free
A huge rat has been spotted in an eatery as the owner slammed an 'unfair' viral video, Ashley Docherty, who worked for a short time at the restaurant in Leeds city centre, posted the footage of the rodent which was seen there. The short video attracted 93 shares and multiple comments in less than 24 hours. But the owner of the restaurant chain Pieminster has condemned claims it has a "resident rat". The video , which was posted by the ex-worker, showed the ' huge rat ' running around the dining area of the premises. But Jon Simon, managing director and co-founder of the chain told LeedsLive the video didn't reflect his restaurant's standards and was filmed when the business was closed. Ashley Docherty, who worked briefly at the restaurant, posted the video showing the rodent ( Image: Leeds Live) Mr Simon said: "It's certainly not true and seems incredibly unfair. It's not based on fact at all. "It's based on a video of a pest taken when we were shut and … [Read more...] about Huge rat spotted in restaurant as owner slams viral video and eatery declared pest-free
White vinegar among ‘super effective’ home condiments that can be used to kill weeds
Gardening experts have claimed that a common household condiment can be used as a "super effective" way to kill weeds. Green-fingered geniuses at Fantastic Services say white vinegar can kill weeds that grow in paving stones and patios because of its high acetic acid content. Treating problem areas with white vinegar effectively burns the weeds, according to the experts. But gardeners are warned that only specific types of vinegar - namely those with a minimum of five per cent acetic acid - will be effective at getting rid of those annoying weeds. That kind of concentration is present in household white vinegar. White vinegar is an effective weed killer ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The gardening experts told The Express : “Vinegar is super effective when dealing with smaller weeds, not so much with bigger ones. “When applying it to weeds, make sure not to spill it on any neighbouring plants, as it will burn them as well.” Salt is another item found in … [Read more...] about White vinegar among ‘super effective’ home condiments that can be used to kill weeds
Lincoln Memorial closes after Georgetown seniors leave broken bottles, spilled wine
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 21 Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. , was shut down Saturday morning after a crowd of seniors from Georgetown University left broken bottles and spilled wine on the monument's steps. Hundreds of students had gathered to watch the sunrise Saturday after the senior ball on Friday. A few took a dip in the Reflecting Pool. The National Park Service announced a brief delay in accessibility to the Lincoln Memorial, saying the group had left debris in the area. Hundreds of Georgetown University seniors gathered at the Lincoln Memorial to watch the sunrise Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Madison Adams/Fox News) Georgetown University students took a dip in the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Madison Adams/Fox News) " The … [Read more...] about Lincoln Memorial closes after Georgetown seniors leave broken bottles, spilled wine
There’s a love story in Alabama barbecue restaurant’s name
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — There’s a love story in the name of this restaurant, Bar B Quing With My Honey, and meeting the owners puts you right in the middle of it. The latest chapter is being written in midtown Mobile, where Glenda Marks Witherspoon and her husband, Timothy Witherspoon, have been operating their newest restaurant for a few months. It’s a big place with a big menu: Barbecue, burgers, loaded fries, fish, shrimp and grits. There’s a Sunday brunch, and they’re adding a hot bar for the lunch crowd. If you can talk yourself out of going straight for the barbecue, you need to try the fish tacos. But the story starts long before this location or this menu, and as they tell it, Glenda and her honey sound like a couple of characters who should be at the heart of some entrepreneurial reality show. They finish each other’s sentences. They tell stories on each other. Her mom ran Mount Vernon restaurant for decades. Jackie’s Kitchen. “I grew up in the business,” said Glenda Marks … [Read more...] about There’s a love story in Alabama barbecue restaurant’s name
Paw-some day trip: dogs ride Japan’s bullet train
Natsuko Fukue (Agence France-Presse) Karuizawa, Japan ● Sun, May 22, 2022 2022-05-22 13:06 0 53ea05b5fe2e13733519dbf4e311b1df 2 Lifestyle Shinkansen,bullet-train,pet-friendly,pets,dogs Free Dogs usually have to travel in a carrier Japan's bullet trains, but on Saturday, they could stretch their paws and enjoy the scenery on a special pet-friendly express. At Ueno station in Tokyo, 21 canine passengers boarded the sleek Shinkansen for a one-hour ride with their owners to the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano prefecture. "We're having fun," Yukari Seino, 48, told AFP, petting her 7-month-old Chihuahua named Chobi, perched comfortably on her lap. "We travel a lot together, but in the past I've felt bad about keeping my dog in a cage," she said, adding that the journey had been stress-free so far. Other four-legged day-trippers on board the first ever "doggy holiday" service run by Japan Railways (JR) included Pomeranians, a terrier and a pointy-eared, … [Read more...] about Paw-some day trip: dogs ride Japan’s bullet train