Global warming rate has nearly doubled since 2010, new scientific assessment finds

A new scientific assessment has revealed that the rate of global warming has nearly doubled since 2010, with several of Earth’s vital signs reaching unprecedented extremes. The latest report by researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) highlights the accelerating destabilization of the planet’s climate system. Despite these alarming changes, researchers remain optimistic that positive societal and environmental transformations could help steer humanity…

Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff

Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, the company said on Monday, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the tech giant seeks to cut costs while pouring money into artificial intelligence. Staff on select teams in the United States, Canada, India and Britain at vice president level and below will be eligible, a Microsoft spokesperson said, while some groups…

Chief economists say global economy shows signs of stabilization despite uncertainties

The global economic outlook is showing signs of stabilization, with leading economists expressing greater optimism despite persistent geopolitical tensions and cost-of-living pressures, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its September 2026 Chief Economists’ Outlook report, the WEF said uncertainty remains elevated, but expectations for global economic growth have improved significantly compared with earlier projections. INFLATION MODERATES, BUT COST-OF-LIVING PRESSURES PERSIST…

Is intermittent fasting actually effective for weight loss?

Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that focuses on when you eat rather than what or how much you eat, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine, which unites physicians and scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine with The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System. Johns Hopkins Medicine neuroscientist Mark Mattson, who has studied intermittent fasting for 25 years, said the…

The Iran war is showing why the Philippines can’t afford to neglect its farmers

A war thousands of kilometers away is beginning to ripple through something as basic as the Filipino dining table. The conflict involving Iran has pushed oil prices higher, disrupted key shipping routes, and strained global supply chains—especially for fertilizer, a critical input for food production. Farmers are already feeling the pressure. Fertilizer prices have surged by as much as 30% to 40%,…

Malacañang under fire as fallout grows over removal of career DOH officials

With the perceived ouster of career health officials, Malacañang now stands accused of putting institutional stability and expert leadership at risk for political convenience. The uproar follows the exit of Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and other veteran DOH officials in what appears to be a politically motivated shake-up. About 55 professional medical groups signed a joint statement expressing concerns of what…

SPECIAL REPORT: Laguna Lake on the verge of becoming the Philippines’ largest septic tank

The Laguna Lake is fast deteriorating into the country’s “biggest septic tank,” Biñan City Rep. Walfredo “Arman” Dimaguila Jr. warned on Saturday, August 2. In an interview on DZRH News’ Special on Saturday, Rep. Dimaguila urged the Marcos Jr. administration to take urgent and science-based action to rehabilitate the vital water body affecting millions across Southern Luzon and Metro Manila. “Magkakaroon na…

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