Day: November 22, 2025

Concord: Four people were shot and injured Friday evening during a Christmas tree lighting event in North Carolina, authorities said. Three of the victims were in critical condition, and one is in stable condition after the shooting in Concord. According to Philippines News Agency, it was unclear whether the police had identified suspects or a motive. ‘Police are reviewing footage from the event and speaking with multiple witnesses,’ the statement said. Images and footage posted online show crowds of people fleeing and a street filled with emergency response vehicles. The city’s website stated that the event, promoted as the 28th

Jakarta: Indonesia has officially ended its circulating poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) outbreak after administering nearly 60 million additional vaccine doses to children, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced on Friday. He stated that no poliovirus had been detected in children or the environment since June 2024, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the outbreak over on November 19. According to Philippines News Agency, Sadikin praised the dedication of health workers, parents, communities, and partners who supported the nationwide vaccination effort. “Every child deserves protection. We must ensure polio does not return by keeping routine immunization complete and age-appropriate,”

Pasay: Filipino gymnast Karl Eldrew Yulo failed to secure a podium finish at the men’s individual all-around event of the 3rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics Junior World Championships at the Manila Marriott Hotel, Newport World Resorts in Pasay City on Saturday. Yulo scored 78.731 points, finishing eighth among 24 finalists. According to Philippines News Agency, Yulo expressed his satisfaction despite not making the Top 3, stating, “I’m so happy even though I didn’t make the Top 3, I still managed to finish at No. 8.” Yulo, the younger brother of Paris Olympics double-gold medalist Carlos Edriel, will continue to compete in