MENLO PARK, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - Mark Zuckerberg is tired of the hoax that has been circulating on Facebook, asking users to share a supposed message that the Facebook founder is giving away $4.5 Million to 1,000 people. Well, if you can't lick 'em, join 'em. That's what Zuckerberg is doing exactly. Today, Zuckerberg announced…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) - A 7-year-old Chihuhua mix has filed a lawsuit in Nevada against an unnamed Las Vegas resort and casino hotel for fraudulent charges on her MasterCard. In the complaint filed today in a Nevada district court, the dog, Robin, said in a sworn statement that she and her owner checked…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - In a rare show of bi-partisanship, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump today embraced President Barack Obama's plan to deport tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants beginning in January. Undocumented families in the U.S. could be rounded up and deported , according to a report that has shocked immigrants rights’ advocates…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) - A coalition of protesters briefly took over the Trump Towers in Las Vegas on Christmas eve, unfurling a huge banner from the building's penthouse that had a 'thumbs down' sign to indicate disapproval of all that the Republican presidential candidate stands for. The protesters included Muslims, Mexican Immigrants, women…
NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) - In an effort to repair his reputation as a television host after that Miss Universe gaffe on Sunday, Steve Harvey has extended an invitation to Miss Philippines and Miss Colombia to appear on his syndicated show, 'Family Feud.' "I hope that both Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach and Ariadna Guetierrez…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) - It was the most embarrassing and awkward moment ever on international live television when Miss Universe host Steve Harvey ('Family Feud') announced the wrong winner, apologizing for misreading the names of the first runner-up and the Miss Universe winner in tonight's pageant in Las Vegas. Harvey announced Miss…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) - It was a heart-breaking moment for millions of Filipinos who were rooting for Miss Philippines, Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach, to be crowned this year's Miss Universe. When the final moment came, Miss U.S.A was named 2nd runner-up, Miss Philippines as 1st runner-up, and Miss Colombia as the new Miss Universe…
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire (The Adobo Chronicles) - Hillary Clinton's performance at tonight's Democratic presidential debate in New Hamphire may have convinced Democratic voters that she would be the best party nominee for president of the United States, but her closing statement may have won for her the votesd to win in the general election. Clinton ended…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles) - While Americans were camping out in movie theaters nationwide to be among the first to see 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' President Barack Obama signed new legislation that would discriminate against human beings -- including U.S. citizens -- based on national origin and travel history. Both Houses of Congress approved…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) - This year's Miss Universe pageant made history by having a transgender contestant in the person of Miss Austria. The closest Miss Universe ever got to having a transgender contestant was when Jenna Talackova waged a legal battle to be allowed to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant in…
BETHESDA, Maryland (The Adobo Chronicles) - In his first major health warning since assuming the post of U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy has confirmed that texting is detrimental to the health of Americans. "The repetitive movement of the thumbs while texting causes nerve damage similar to that of carpal tunnel," Murthy said. "It is…
HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - For Star Wars fanatics, it has been customary to see the film screenings at theaters dressed in their favorite characters, be it Darth Vader or Yoda. But times have changed, thanks to increased threats of foreign and domestic terrorism. So for those planning to see the latest series of the…
HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - For the first time in the history of the Golden Globes, not one, but two LGBT films have been nominated for the top acting awards: 'Carol' and "The Danish Girl.' Last year's best actor for both the Golden Globes and the Oscars, Eddie Redmayne, is again nominated in the drama…
LAS VEGAS, Nevada (The Adobo Chronicles) - Forget about national polls showing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leading his rivals by double-digit numbers. Here's a top ten list of his supporters, many of whom may shock you: Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee, for obvious reasons that have to do with the general elections Queen…
MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina (The Adobo Chronicles) - First, Donald Trump said the United States should close its borders to Mexicans and immigrants. Then he called for the banning of Chinese birth tourism. Then he called for shutting out all Muslims from entering the United States. Now, the Republican presidential candidate and frontrunner says America should ban…
LOS ANGELES, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - Six U.S. states and four countries which are home to some of Donald Trump's real estate properties have decided to shut out the Republican presidential candidate by imposing a travel ban on him. The move was in response to Trump's inflammatory statement calling for the banning of all Muslims…
HOLLYWOOD, California (The Adobo Chronicles) - 'The Martian,' starring Matt Damon playing the role of an astronaut left behind and presumed dead on planet Mars, was so funny and the musical numbers so outstanding that it was nominated today in three categories for the Golden Globe Awards. The film picked up three nominations: Best Director (Ridley…
NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) - After losing the title 'Person of the Year' to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Republican Candidate Donald Trump bought Time magazine for a whopping $ 2.5 Billion. That's almost a quarter of the billionaire's net worth. Trump was in the short list of contenders for the title, but magazine editors…
NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) - Money, they say, can buy anything. Including elections. And looks. That's exactly what billionaire Donald Trump is doing in pursuit of his presidential ambition. Unfazed by widespread outrage over his latest tirade against Muslims -- calling for shutting them out of the United States -- Trump has come to…
NEW YORK, New York (The Adobo Chronicles) - According to the Christian faith, every human being born in this world is born a sinner, and in the Roman Catholic Church, it takes a miracle to be canonized a saint in a long and tedious process. But Kim Kardashian and Kanye West defy dogma and centuries-old tradition…