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Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• In Westminster Abbey, the deafening sound of silence to honor Queen Elizabeth

World leaders from about 200 countries and territories, pay tribute in two minutes of silence at the state funeral of Britain’s departed Queen Elizabeth II.

• President Marcos rings closing bell at the NYSE

President Marcos is given the honor of ringing the closing bell of the New York Stock Exchange trading floor. Marcos visits the NYSE as one of his first public activities during his working visit to the United States.

• Study finds 20% of search results in TikTok contain misinformation

A new study finds about 20% of search results delivered by TikTok contain misinformation. Published by US-based site NewsGuard, the report was written by journalists who track online misinformation.

• Poet Amanda Gorman, K-pop’s BLACKPINK push global goals at UN

K-pop superstars BLACKPINK and American poet Amanda Gorman urge members of the United Nations to take action on climate change. 

• Marjorie, Claudine Barretto defend Julia Barretto amid Dennis Padilla’s rants

Marjorie and Claudine Barretto defend Julia Barretto in her rift with her father, actor Dennis Padilla. Padilla reacted to Julia’s statements about their family, saying his children only know ‘half the truth.’

• Maroon 5’s Adam Levine accused of having an affair

Adam Levine, front man of pop band Maroon 5, is accused of having an affair with an online influencer. The supposed mistress claims the singer plans to name his unborn baby after her.

• Embattled Blackwater guard Paul Desiderio retires from the PBA

Controversial guard Paul Desiderio retires from the Philippine Basketball Association or PBA. Blackwater team owner Dioceldo Sy confirms the news. — Rappler.com

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