How do you spot a witch? This notorious 15th-century book gave instructions – and helped execute thousands of women

Books have always had the power to cast a spell over their readers – figuratively. But one book that was quite popular from the 15th to...

Sorry Boris Johnson, the UK will not become the Qatar of hydrogen

“Britain will become the Qatar of hydrogen,” Boris Johnson declared as the government laid out its 368-page strategy for reaching net zero emissions by 2050. It...

Companies operating at sea must embrace conservation and sustainability — and not wait to be forced into it

Decades of hype turned protein into a superfood – and spawned a multibillion-dollar industry

Do you ever blend up a protein smoothie for breakfast, or grab a protein bar following an afternoon workout? If so, you are likely among the...

The American founders didn’t believe your sacred freedom means you can do whatever you want – not even when it comes to vaccines and your own body

President Joe Biden has mandated vaccines for a large part of the American workforce, a requirement that has prompted protest from those opposed to the measure....

Bolsonaro faces ‘crimes against humanity’ charge over COVID-19 mishandling: 5 essential reads

A Brazilian congressional panel has recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro be charged with “crimes against humanity” over his alleged bungling of the country’s response to the...

Rookie MPs face unique challenges in the 44th Canadian Parliament

Members of Parliament in Canada go through a trial by fire when they first enter the House of Commons. After an exhausting election period, new MPs...

Vaccine booster restores full protection vs. Covid-19: Pfizer

PH economy still needs continued monetary policy boost: Diokno

MANILA – The domestic economy still needs sustained monetary policy support as inflation remains elevated and growth is still fragile due to the impact of the pandemic and...

Gov’t to lose P131-B from proposed fuel excise tax deferment

MANILA – Around PHP131.4 billion worth of government revenues are seen to be lost in 2022 if the proposed suspension of excise tax on petroleum products will...