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Michael Jordan takes the stand at NASCAR trial

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Michael Jordan testified in a federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina, in an antitrust case that his NASCAR team, 23XI Racing, is pursuing against NASCAR alongside Front Row. The lawsuit challenges aspects of NASCAR’s business structure and commercial arrangements with race teams. This straight news report details who appeared in court, what the case involves, where and when the testimony occurred, and how the proceedings unfolded, following standard journalism rules and an objective tone.

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Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. in $72 billion blockbuster deal

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Netflix agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming operations, including HBO and HBO Max, in a $72 billion cash-and-stock deal that would unite two major Hollywood and streaming powers under one owner. The transaction, valued at $27.75 per Warner share and $82.7 billion including debt, excludes cable networks such as CNN and Discovery, which will form a separate company called Discovery Global. The proposed merger, expected to close in 12 to 18 months pending regulatory approval, has drawn swift antitrust and industry scrutiny from labor unions, theater owners and U.S. lawmakers concerned about market concentration, jobs and the future of theatrical distribution.

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Alice Guo transferred to female correctional facility after conviction

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Philippine authorities transferred dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo and two co-accused to the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong City on Friday night after their conviction for qualified human trafficking. A Mittimus Order from Regional Trial Court Branch 167 mandated the move from Pasig City Jail. The three women, each sentenced to life imprisonment and fined P2 million, will undergo a 60-day reception, quarantine, and diagnostic process at the CIW before placement in the Maximum Security Camp, according to Bureau of Corrections and CIW officials.

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Shuvee Etrata calls Vice Ganda ‘mother’ in heartfelt message exchange

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Vice Ganda and Shuvee Etrata publicly exchanged messages of gratitude as they promoted their Metro Manila Film Festival 2024 entry “Call Me Mother,” with Etrata saying she now considers the comedian as a “mother” figure in the industry. The two personalities, previously linked to reports of a rift, described their current relationship as positive and collaborative while working on the MMFF film. Organizers listed “Call Me Mother” among the official festival entries set to open on December 25, 2024, in cinemas nationwide.

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Fil-Ams warned on risks of renouncing PH citizenship amid new bill

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The Philippine Embassy in Washington issued an advisory urging Filipino Americans to carefully review the implications of renouncing Philippine citizenship amid the filing of the “Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025” in the U.S. Senate. The bill, introduced by Republican Senator Bernie Moreno, seeks to abolish dual citizenship for U.S. citizens and require exclusive allegiance to the United States. The Embassy stressed that the measure remains a proposal, highlighted prior legal recognition of dual citizenship, and warned that renunciation of Philippine citizenship is irreversible. Filipino Americans are encouraged to monitor the bill and consult the Philippine Embassy or consulates for guidance.

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Pag-IBIG honored for Best Sustainability Initiatives at GOCC awards

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Pag-IBIG Fund received the Best Sustainability Initiatives Award for 2025 from the Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) in Parañaque City on December 1, 2025, for integrating sustainability values into its programs, services, and internal operations. DHSUD Secretary and Pag-IBIG Board chair Jose Ramon Aliling accepted the award, which recognized the agency’s efforts in responsible governance, resource management, and support for national development goals under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration. The recognition forms part of the GCG Awards program that highlights government-owned or -controlled corporations meeting governance, accountability, and sustainability benchmarks in the Philippines.

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Cast of ‘Fallout’ risk it all to land Ramin Djawadi’s music moments

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The cast and creative team behind the TV series “Fallout” detail how they collaborate to secure needle drops and shape the original score by Ramin Djawadi, explaining the process they follow to integrate music into scenes and how they coordinate with directors and music supervisors to enhance storytelling through carefully chosen songs and compositions, reflecting a broader view in the industry that successful filmmakers deeply understand the role of music in narrative.

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Lea Salonga, Rachelle Ann Go take center stage for ‘Les Miserables’ concert

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Organizers announced that Lea Salonga and Rachelle Ann Go will headline the “Les Misérables: World Tour Spectacular” concert company set to arrive in the Philippines early next year. The producers confirmed that the concert-format staging will feature songs from the hit musical and will form part of the tour’s Asian leg. The production team will reveal the full cast, venue, and performance dates for the Philippine engagement in upcoming advisories and will release ticket information through official channels and partner ticketing platforms.

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Waymo to issue voluntary software recall after self-driving cars illegally pass school buses

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Waymo announced it will file a voluntary software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after reports that its self-driving cars illegally passed stopped school buses. The recall will address the autonomous driving software that governs vehicle behavior around school buses displaying stop signs and flashing lights. Waymo will submit required documentation to NHTSA, identify all affected vehicles, and deploy an over-the-air software update to correct the issue. The company will monitor performance after the update and cooperate with federal and local authorities during the recall process.

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