Rosé, Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ tops Apple Music global charts in 2025

Apple Music’s 2025 Replay year-end rankings place Rosé and Bruno Mars’ collaboration “APT.” at No. 1 on the global songs chart, giving both artists their first top finish on the platform’s annual worldwide list. The track also leads Apple Music’s global most-read lyrics, Shazam Top 100 Global and Top 100 Global Radio rankings. Country-specific charts show “APT.” at No. 1 in markets including Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand, while other tracks such as “Luther” in the US, “Ordinary” in the UK and “Multo” in the Philippines dominate their respective national lists.

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Nicole Scherzinger headlines celebrity lineup for World Cup final draw

Nicole Scherzinger will join Robbie Williams and Andrea Bocelli in headlining the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw show at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Friday. FIFA will reveal the group-stage matchups for the expanded 48-team tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. Heidi Klum and Kevin Hart will co-host the broadcast, with Danny Ramirez engaging players and guests. Village People will close the event with “Y.M.C.A.” The draw will stream on FIFA’s digital platforms and air via global broadcast partners.

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Jasmine Crockett addresses possible Texas Senate rivals amid own deliberation

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is considering a campaign for the U.S. Senate and has confirmed she has spoken with potential opponents as she evaluates a run. Party officials, strategists, and rival contenders are closely watching her deliberations, which could reshape the Democratic primary field in a Republican-leaning state. The developing race is drawing national attention as Democrats assess their chances in Texas and weigh the impact of Crockett’s possible candidacy on fundraising, messaging, and statewide electoral strategy.

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‘Tygo’ cast revealed: Blackpink’s Lisa, Don Lee and Lee Jin Wook to star

Netflix announced “Tygo,” a new spin-off film from its “Extraction” action franchise, with Blackpink’s Lisa joining Ma Dong-seok (Don Lee) and Lee Jin-wook in leading roles. The streaming platform confirmed that “Tygo” will expand the “Extraction” universe with a standalone storyline and new characters while maintaining the franchise’s high-intensity action style. Production representatives stated that the movie will mark Lisa’s feature-film debut and will stream exclusively on Netflix, with release details to follow in future updates.

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SC orders gov’t to return P60-B PhilHealth funds, Palace says

The Philippine executive branch on Friday, December 5, 2025, announced it will return P60 billion in unused Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) funds in compliance with a Supreme Court order. Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez said the government has started coordinating with fiscal agencies to identify fund sources, validate amounts, and process the remittance to PhilHealth through standard budget and accounting procedures. Officials will brief PhilHealth’s management on the transfer schedule and will submit compliance reports to the Supreme Court. Further implementation details will follow after interagency consultations.

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Co-stars Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten celebrate Ella Purnell’s work on ‘Fallout’

Co-stars Walton Goggins and Aaron Moten publicly praise Ella Purnell for her professionalism and friendly nature on the set of the “Fallout” television series, adding to the rising profile of the British actress. Their remarks, based on working with Purnell during production, underscore her reputation as a collaborative and reliable lead in the high-profile adaptation of the popular video game franchise.

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Marcos vows to excise corruption, calls it a cancer

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. pledges to intensify his administration’s anti-corruption campaign, comparing graft in government to a “cancer” that requires major systemic surgery, while acknowledging the disruption and hardship caused by reforms. He cites investigations into anomalous flood control and infrastructure projects, asset freezes worth about P12 billion, and ongoing cases filed by the Ombudsman. Separately, the Bureau of Immigration moves to deport Chinese national Cao Cheng, alleged importer of luxury cars tied to contractor couple Curlee and Sarah Discaya, after his arrest for alleged misrepresentation and use of an alias. Authorities link Cao to a suspected luxury car smuggling syndicate and report multiple vehicles with missing import entries, unpaid duties, and tax deficiencies.

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Trump pushes to undo Biden’s fuel efficiency policies

The Trump administration has proposed rolling back federal fuel economy standards for vehicles that were set under President Biden in 2024. The draft rules would slow the required pace of fuel efficiency improvements for new cars and light trucks, affecting future model years and national energy use. The proposal enters a formal regulatory process with public comment and review by federal agencies.

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