By: Elgin Nelson, Staff Racism, bigotry, and homelessness in Los Angeles were preeminent topics at this year’s Days of Dialogue luncheon this past Saturday. A new dialogue series,Tackling Homelessness Through Collaboration,was announced as L.A. Black politicians gathered to examine the issues that affect their respective communities – and last year’s racist remarks from former L.A. […]

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Star Gymnast Simone Biles completed a Yurchenko double pike, the most difficult vault in women's gymnastics, at the world championships on Sunday, becoming the first woman to perform the move in a major international competition successfully and cementing her place ingymnastics history. Since the 26-year-old already has four skills named after her, two on floor...

Peseiro has made strategic selections, aiming to fine-tune his squad ahead of the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

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By Everson Mushava A new international association has been formed to advocate for science-based ways of reducing the harm caused by tobacco smoking. The International Association on Smoking Control and Harm Reduction (SCOHRE), formed virtually last week at the end of the Third Scientific Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction, will provide stakeholders with science-based information on the effects of nicotine, an addictive substance often blamed for smoking related mortality. A group of scientists, medical doctors, policy experts, behavioural experts, academics and other professionals from 21 countries across the globe attended the two day summit on September 24 and 25 that endorsed the new association. The summit noted the innovative approaches towards potentially safer alternatives to cigarettes for people resisting giving up smoking. This follows the launch of a new product, IQOS, by tobacco giant, Philip Morris International (PMI) that reduces risks of tobacco smoking and allows for smokeless consumption. PMI’s innovation has been described as a ray of light for African countries that rely on tobacco as the mainstay for their economies such as Zimbabwe and Malawi. The electronic IQOS device generates a nicotine-containing aerosol by heating tobacco-filled sticks wrapped in paper, specifically Marlboro Heatsticks, Marlboro Smooth Menthol Heatsticks and Marlboro Fresh Menthol Heatsticks, all brands owned by the American giant. The innovation was acknowledged by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who in July gave PMI the greenlight to market its IQOS in America. While PMI cannot claim that this product is safe, according to the FDA approval, other countries and public health organisations have supported its research and innovation. According to the summit, information presented by members on the international health situation regarding cigarettes and high rates of tobacco related diseases, there is need for urgent action. “Despite knowing the harmful health effects of smoking for decades, still more than one billion people globally smoke and more than seven million die prematurely every year from smoking-related disease…,” part of the statement released by the summit after the formation of SCOHRE read. “We believe that smoking control strategies should be reshaped to include harm reduction through alternative potentially lower risk products use, besides the traditional smoking cessation and smoking prevention measures.” Despite the obvious advancements, the association said, tobacco harm reduction advocates were still facing a lot of resistance from key organisations, including policy and regulatory entities. “We need to find a way of establishing a constructive dialogue to discuss concerns and challenges,” the association added. SCOHRE will provide scientific evidence, including sharing and publicising the latest scientific data, identifying research gaps, independent verification of the industry data as well as focus on understanding the needs of smokers and those who want to quit smoking, as well as how to effe

[New Times] Three months after the Covid-19 outbreak was announced in China, Rwanda reported her first case of the pandemic.

There is a pivotal scene in the iconic hit VH1 reality show Charm School where comedic powerhouse-turns-host Mo’Nique gives the... View Article

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It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon. The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed

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The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Dancehall artiste Jahshii is denying that the allegations against him months ago that he was responsible for the death of an alleged don in the area is

New York City officials have suspended nine firefighters without pay in connection with a string of racist messages and memes

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Après avoir purgé deux rencontres à huis clos suite aux incidents survenus lors de Nice-OM en août dernier, le club niçois retrouve son public ce samedi à l'Allianz Riviera. En revanche, le Virage Sud, impliqué dans les incidents face à Marseille, restera vide pour cette rencontre. 👀 Tout est en place à l'Allianz Riviera à

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Black Americans are increasingly concerned about negative news coverage and are calling for more fair and informed reporting with 76% emphasizing the importance of journalists covering all sides of an issue, understanding the historical context behind the stories and advocating for Black people when covering them.

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By Angela Buckner JA Contributing Writer Ask a person from the East Coast, West Coast, or Down South for their opinion of hip hop and the answers will vary. However, one thing they will all be able to agree on is the fact that hip hop originated in the Boogie Down Bronx in New York. […]

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The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Social Development and Family Services Minister Donna Cox. SOCIAL Development and Family Services Minister Donna Cox says her ministry continues to collaborate with the police to crack down on instances where people have been illegally accessing or attempting to access various grants offered by her ministry to help poor and vulnerable people. During the budget debate in the House of Representatives on Saturday, Cox said, 'Only recently we found cases […]

Lisa Leslie-Williams, B.S., PharmD (Dominica) Dr. Lisa is a pharmacist turned holistic food & wellness expert, TV media spokesperson, speaker, wellness blogger, holistic health coach, and recipe developer. She’s also the face of the “Mom Prescribed” a mini web-series on TLC’s network’s digital platform, TLCme. This frequent traveler & homeschooling mama is based in the Washington, DC area. “Whole Foods […]

The student was allegedly beaten with wooden clubs by the suspects.

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(Reuters) - A record 269 million viewers tuned in for the opening week of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), which is being held in the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 crisis, with viewing minutes up 15%, data released yesterday showed.

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The Burkina Faso army captain who led a coup against Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has urged his supporters to stay calm and halt attacks on French institutions

The Senate Banking Committee approved a historic marijuana banking bill last week that breaks barriers between financial institutions and cannabis companies.

Gros Islet MP Kenson Casimir has asserted that based on his experience in his constituency, some people of the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) could sometimes be the ruling party's worst enemies. Casimir was addressing the annual general meeting of Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre's Castries East Constituency group on Saturday. The theme was 'Preserving […]

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President Uhuru Kenyatta was in Kibera slum to commission two hospitals constructed by the NMS.

Jean-Baptiste Illinois Jacquet was an American jazz tenor saxophonist. He is best remembered for his solo on 'Flying Home,' which was critically recognized as the first R&B saxophone solo. Jacquet was born to a Black Creole mother and father, Marguerite Traham and Gilbert Jacquet, in Louisiana. As an infant, he moved with his family to […]

by Marlon West (FB: marlon.west1 Twitter: @marlonw IG: stlmarlonwest Spotify: marlonwest) Happy first Monday of October, you all! It’s Halloween time once again, and I’m back with another Funky Hal…

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he is retiring from politics and will not stand in elections next year.

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m.washingtontimes.com By Jessica Chasmar Local leaders of the right-wing group Proud Boys in Salt Lake City held a joint news conference with a local Black Lives Matter leader on Wednesday to correct the record and “denounce White supremacy” after President Trump mentioned them during Tuesday’s first presidential debate. “I will go out and say that […]

After announcing a divorce in late June, Nicole Young has argued for numerous items including spousal support and security. On Thursday (October 1), she lost one battle in what is sure to be many against her estranged husband, Dr. Dre.

Debutant Amos Kipruto won the men’s race at the London Marathon on Sunday, with Yalemzerf Yehualaw triumphing in the women’s.

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Dallas Theater Center’s camped-up Rocky Horror Show is stupidly funny!Glittering cast in feathers, fishnets and bare flesh do the Time Warp in glorious drag. Review by Martha Heimberg Talk about […]

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CHRISTIANSTED — Police say a driver was under the influence when he crashed his SUV into a utility pole in Estate Rattan early Sunday morning. Ancilmo Marshall Command patrol officers were dispatched...

[allAfrica] Harare -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new, inexpensive malaria vaccine to prevent malaria in children that can be produced on a massive scale.

“’Nobody can change the past,’” says my mother. “’Which is why revolutions exist,’” I reply” is a conversation that Alice Walker mentioned having with her mother in her book In Search of Our Mother’s Garden.    Though published over 30 years ago, these words perfectly explain recent protests over social justice issues like police brutality and police killing of unarmed […]

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump tested positive for coronavirus, the President tweeted early Friday morning. Trump who visited Atlanta just last week for an appearance at Cobb Galleria Center has been widely criticized for his complete mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic that has disproportionately harmed Black and Brown communities. Prior to … Continued

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[This Day] As Nigeria celebrated its 61st independence anniversary, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, yesterday called for restructuring of the country and power shift to the South for peace to reign in the nation.

[Monitor] More than 14,000 children have been defiled since the Covid-19 pandemic forced the country into the first lockdown last March, the government has said.

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — America's employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened. With September's hiring gain, the economy has recovered only slightly more than half the 22 million jobs that were wiped out by the viral pandemic. The nearly 10 million jobs that remain lost exceed the number that the nation shed during the entire 2008-2009 Great Recession. By comparison with September, employers added nearly 1.5 million jobs in August, 1.8 million […]

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This October, the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix is joining the National Network to End Domestic Violence and the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence in their national combined campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and GiveForDV.

A senior White House official, who has travelled with the president tested positive for the coronavirus

[Shabelle] Jowhar, Somalia -- A fire broke out at midnight last night at a main market in Jowhar district, the regional capital of the Middle Shabelle, south of Somalia.

A hearty pasta dish is an almost weekly wish list item in most households. However, a bowl of aromatic Pork Carbonara is taking a pasta meal to the next level.

Vaccine bid called 'this generation's moonshot.' by PublicSource Reporters Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled a health reform plan that focuses on both physical and behavioral health and priorities, made especially urgent, he said at a Friday press conference, by the coronavirus pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on many of the challenges, as you … Continued

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With some 60,000 doses of the island’s cache of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines having expired on Friday, Professor Peter Figueroa has called into question the manner in which the Government distributed the jabs as some Jamaicans were denied shots...

(BPRW) October is National Dental Hygiene Month -Phanord & Associates, P.A. encourages oral care for a healthy smile (Black PR Wire) MIAMI, Fla. –  Did you know that October is recognized…

By voting for Ruto, Mt Kenya honoured its sense of obligation to pay a collective debt arising from the ICC rescue; a matter of kihooto. This makes both Uhuru and the Mountain politically debt-free.

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As Americans lost family, friends, jobs, and more during the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump has largely been oblivious to the harsh reality. That changed Friday when Trump reveled that…

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) has summoned Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Legal Advisor and Company Secretary Chancy Gondwe for asking if the officials who fined the club K24.5 million were drunk. Following riots that happened at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe at the launch of Airtel Top 8 when Silver Strikers hosted Wanderers, FAM through the […]

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KINGSHILL — Police need your help to find a minor who has been missing on St. Croix for two days. Jahsiah Victor, 15, was last seen in Estate Upper Love on Thursday...

The topics of discrimination and citizen’s rights took centre stage as public discussions surrounding a draft “Charter for Barbados” continued on Thursday. The open forum, which saw several members of the Republican Status Transition Advisory (RSTAC) Sub-committee on Fundamental Principles, Rights and Freedoms, including the subcommittee’s chair, Chereda Grannum; Co-Chair of the Charter Committee, Senator […]

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