Malta’s national waterpolo team among global 20 best

Sep 20 2021

More wonderful news concerning our local sports stars! The national Maltese men’s waterpolo team led by Karl Izzo has ranked among the world’s best 20 teams. The rankings, which were issued by FINA just after the Tokyo Olympics, ranked the Maltese stars in 19th place alongside both Canada, Turkey and Slovakia. The list is currently dominated by Greece in 1st place, followed by Montenegro, Serbia and Hungary in second, third and fourth place respectively.

This came despite local sports taking a massive hit in terms of training and travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team still showed so much promise that the waterpolo world governing body couldn’t help but notice their skill and determination. In an interview with MaltaDaily, coach Karl Izzo spoke how the players still managed to navigate the pandemic’s restrictions and keep up their training for their beloved sport. In other related news, the Malta under-17 waterpolo team managed to beat Ukraine to finish 13th in the European championships.

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Former boxing world champion to run for president

Sep 20 2021

Philippine boxing star Manny Pacquiao has revealed that he will run for president in his country’s next elections next year. This will not be the boxing legend’s first time in politics, with the athlete having been a senator since 2016. Pacquiao was nominated to run for the current ruling PDP Laban party in their last national assembly.

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Incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte isn’t allowed another term, but was nominated by a rival party to run for vice-president. Rodrigo stated that him winning the vice-president position will lead to him not being prosecuted. His daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio could end up being Pacquiao’s opponent but that will not stop him from entering the political race.

In an Instagram post in which he announced that he accepted the nomination, the boxer said “Today, I boldly accept the challenge of running as PRESIDENT of the Republic of the Philippines, with a message to those who are taking advantage of the Filipino people: YOUR TIME IS UP!” He also had this to say “We need government to serve our people with integrity, compassion and transparency. The time is now. We are ready to rise to the challenge of leadership.”

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An end to door-to-door waste pickup?

Sep 20 2021

A gradual shift from door-to-door waste collection to point-based waste collection has been proposed by the Local Council’s Association, who wish to see the Maltese public abandon the age-old practice. The Association’s president Mario Fava spoke to news room The Malta Independent and said that a point-based collection system would entail a network of public waste containers that would be grouped according to the national waste separation strategy. Fava pointed to the current waste system as being unhygienic, unpleasant, dangerous and even renders footpaths inaccessible.

This is also hindering council efforts which are attempting to promote walking as a sustainable alternative to transport and mobility. Regional councils would take up the job of local councils in administering the newfound waste collection system. This would reduce traffic-congested local roads and dangerous emissions. Smart technology would also be incorporated into the waste collection, providing stakeholders all valuable data to provide planning and better enforcement.

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What if men took birth control pills?

Sep 19 2021

A short video uploaded to social media asks social media presence Dr. Karan what would happen were a man take birth control pills. The vlogger begins by revealing that were a guy to take just one pill, it would would not have any significant effect on his health or have any side effects. However, the doctor unveiled that if he were to continue to take the pill which contains estrogen and progesterone, the social media doctor claims that the man may in fact start to get wider hips, softer skin, a slight breast development. These are hormones which female bodies produce naturally. And that’s not all as the man would also start to experience a reduced sperm count and libido, drastically impacting what many consider to be fundamental male qualities.

This video however also puts into question not just the use of such pills but the way it impacts human bodies, breaking down the line between what is traditionally considered male as opposed to female. The question therefore shifts to why a man might want to take birth control pills. Some see these pills as helping men become more feminine due to the results mentioned above. However, before taking any medication, many scientists advise anyone to seek guidance first due to possible unwanted side effects.

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