Jeff Canoy

The LA Times’ new AI tool sympathized with the KKK. Its owner wasn’t aware until hours later | CNN Business The Los Angeles Times’ billionaire owner, who unveiled an AI tool that generates opposing perspectives to be displayed on Opinion stories, was unaware the new tool had created pro-KKK arguments less t...

A new AI tool from the LA Times that generates opposing perspectives on opinion stories created pro-KKK arguments less than 24 hours after it launched.

The paper’s billionaire owner said he wasn’t aware of the incident until hours later, after the AI comments were removed.

What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of' President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.

President Trump defended his humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked "nobody has ever heard of." Here are some facts about the African nation of Lesotho.

Palace orders courtesy resignations of PCO officials Officials were given until February 28 to submit their courtesy resignations, according to a February 25 document from the office of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin.

Palace orders courtesy resignations of PCO officials

From the archives: Two documentaries on EDSA from 2011 and 2016 are now available to stream for free on the ABS-CBN News Youtube channel.

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The House of Representatives impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte, after 215 congressmen signed the impeachment complaint. | via Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News

House impeaches VP Sara Duterte More than 200 members of he House of Representatives on Wednesday signed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte after more than a month of seeming inaction on complaints filed against her by members of civil society.

House impeaches VP Sara Duterte

House Secretary General Reginald Velasco on the number of congressmen who signed the fourth impeachment complaint against VP Sara Duterte: We have enough, 102 lang ang requirement. It was last reported 153 na. Pero wala pa kaming exact number until we report it to the plenary. | via Vivienne Gulla

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico standing near a Mexican flag. She does not share President Trump's enthusiasm for renaming the body of water. A quote from her reads: "For us and for the whole world, it is still the Gulf of Mexico." Photo by Luis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times.

President Trump signed an executive order last week renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Across the other countries with maritime boundaries in the gulf, Trump’s move was met with annoyance, defiance, confusion and, at times, laughter. Read more. nyti.ms/40ziuvB

The Navy's experimental underwater habitat While NASA was trying to put a man on the moon, the Navy was quietly conducting a series of tests to see if humans could live and work on the deep seafloor.

While NASA was trying to put a man on the moon, the Navy was quietly conducting a series of tests to see if humans could live and work on the deep seafloor.

Catholic pilgrims swarm the andas or carriage of the centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ for the annual feast of the Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila.

Snow blankets the capital amid powerful storm; Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia gripped by bitter temperatures, up to 12 inches of snow expected to pile up

In 2025, I wish for more moments of sonmat for and from everyone. That irreplicable love, care and magic in yes, food but also in life, work and whatever adventure that will be ventured. Happy New Year!

Maybe it’s that extra pinch of salt. That dash of spice. Or that additional minute of stew. It just brings a different flavor that can’t be matched by anyone else.

It’s used to describe the flavor that only a specific person can singularly create instinctively while cooking — whether through timing, experience or something uniquely personal.

There’s a Korean term I learned in 2024 and often think about called “sonmat” (손맛) which literally translates to “hand taste”.

YouTube video by ABS-CBN News TRAILER REVEAL: ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs’ documentary 'Tinik' | ABS-CBN News

Also coming in 2025: #Tinik - a documentary on the WPS. youtu.be/yR94jl5QbsE?...

Just to wrap up my 2024 in documentaries: #BINI Chapter One: Born To Win and BINI Chapter Two: Here With You are still available to stream for free (altho may ads if hindi premium user) in the PH for iWant users. And yes, Chapter 3 is coming in 2025. Still working on it with Direk Jet Leyco ♾️

While I have mastered e-mail and corporate writing this year, here’s hoping I get back to actual writing in the new year. I hope this finds you well. Best,

And a happy web-slinging holidays to you too.

South Korean lawmakers impeach President Yoon over martial law bid South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office for his failed attempt to impose martial law last week.

South Korean lawmakers impeach President Yoon over martial law bid

WATCH: South Korean parliament passes impeachment bill against Yoon South Korea's opposition-led parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday (December 14), voting to suspend him from his official duties over his short-lived attempt last week to impose martial law.

WATCH: South Korean parliament passes impeachment bill against Yoon

Sara Duterte says ‘no plans to hide’ despite ‘unfair’ NBI probe | ABS-CBN News

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Veloso's parents appeal for executive clemency for daughter Mary Jane Celia and Cesar Veloso, parents of Indonesia death row convict Mary Jane Veloso, penned a heartfelt plea for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to grant their daughter an executive clemency, as soon as she is turned over to the Philippine government by…

Veloso's parents appeal for executive clemency for daughter Mary Jane

Marcos rejects sending warships to West Philippine Sea
“We are not at war, we don't need navy warships,” Marcos said.

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An "explosive eruption" occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island on Monday afternoon, December 9, 2024, according to Phivolcs. The eruption generated a large plume that rose rapidly to 3,000 meters above the vent and drifted west-southwest. (🎥: @phivolcs_dost)

Why Kanlaon Volcano’s eruption is dangerous Following a strong eruption on Monday afternoon, state volcanologists were quick to recommend the mandatory evacuation of residents living within the six-kilometer danger zone.

Why Kanlaon Volcano’s eruption is dangerous

Hontiveros: 13 undocumented Chinese entered PH through dredging ship Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said the Philippine Coast Guard found uniforms from China's People's Liberation Army on board the ship.

Hontiveros: 13 undocumented Chinese entered PH through dredging ship

WATCH: First mass at Notre Dame cathedral after 5-year restoration The first mass in five years was held in Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral on Sunday (December 8), a day after the holy place reopened in an official ceremony.

WATCH: First mass at Notre Dame cathedral after 5-year restoration

AFP: PH, US, Japan, joint sail to promote 'rules-based international order' The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Saturday the recent joint maritime drill between the US, Philippines and Japan was aimed to promote international order in the West Philippine Sea.

AFP: PH, US, Japan, joint sail to promote 'rules-based international order'