Monkeypox no longer a public health emergency of concern - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is advising the public that monkeypox or mpox is no longer considered a public health emergency of international concern. The advisory was also issued by the World Health Organisation after the fifth meeting of the International Health Regulations Emergency Committ
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San Juan man shot in foot
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News File photo - A San Juan man was able to escape his gunmen by jumping into a nearby drain on Thursday night after he was shot in the foot. Police said the man was walking up Church Hill, off Maitagual Road, at around 8 pm when he
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Wisconsin Receives Mostly Failing Grades for Policies to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use - The Madison Times
By Karen Stokes The 2023 released “State of Tobacco Control” evaluates state and federal policies on actions taken to eliminate tobacco use and recommends proven-effective tobacco control laws and policies to save lives. Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in America
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U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen recommends STEM City Baltimore for $2 million federal investment
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has submitted requests for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) to the Appropriations Committee for community funding projects for Maryland, […] The post U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen recomm
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Howard University Men's Golf Team Wins PGA Championship For Second Time - Blavity
For the second year in a row and in only its third year in existence, the Howard University men's golf team has won the PGA Works Collegiate Championship title, with the Bison men dominating on the green to win by an astounding 57 strokes.  On Wednesday, the Bison became back-to-back Division
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White ex-Marine charged with manslaughter in death of Black homeless man
The Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced on Thursday, May 11, that Daniel Penny would be arrested on a charge of manslaughter in the second degree.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 93rd Mid-Western Regional Conference Success On Black Wall Street - The Oklahoma Eagle
The Oklahoma Eagle Newswire The city of Tulsa saw an influx of pink and green as the nation’s oldest African American Greek-letter organization, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® convened for its 93rd Mid-Western Regional Conference. Our Magnificent Mid-Western Regional
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2 held in police exercise in Freeport
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News File photo Central Division police held two men during a roving roadblock and anti-crime exercise in the Freeport district early Friday. The police arrested a 22-year-old man from Uquire Road, Freeport, for having a shotgun and
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Shot Claxton Bay girl, 12, still hospitalised - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
The 12-year-old girl wounded in the shooting early Thursday in Claxton Bay which claimed the lives of her mother and stepfather is recuperating at hospital. The standard five student is said to be in serious condition and no arrests have been made. The police did not give additional informatio
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San Diego College of Continuing Education: Forward Together - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Dr. Tina M. King and Kim Desmond Working with the community in affecting change. That’s what the San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE) has been engaged in since […]
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UNC wants PM to answer: Did Trinidad and Tobago promise indemnity to Barbados officials? - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
AS THE Brent Thomas saga continues, the Opposition wants the Prime Minister to say if he promised an indemnity to the Barbados government and the Barbados officials involved in the matter. Thomas, owner of Specialist Shooters Training Centre, was initially arrested on September 29, 2022 but wa
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South Africa fraud cases increase by 600% in four years | TechCabal
On top of the meteoric rise in fraud cases, in a report last month, INTERPOL also gave South Africa the unwanted title of the cybercrime hub of Africa, with the country recording over 230 million incidents.
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Is Young Thug OK? Rapper Hospitalized Amid RICO Trial
Young Thug was reportedly rushed to the hospital prior to court proceedings Thursday in his RICO trial in Georgia.
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The ‘VIP’ or ‘Vivacious, Iconic, Profound’ Class of 2023 Brought Energy to the Stage
The ‘Vivacious, Iconic, Profound’ Class of 2023 brought energy to the stage as they walked across to accept their degrees at the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen campus on St. Croix on Thursday. The university handed out 280 degrees to its graduates as over 200 attendees gathered
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OneUnited Bank Announces Partnership With Marvel Comics and Visa
Ten deserving kids will have the chance to win a $1,000 bank savings account along with a digital copy of the comic book featuring Black Panther and Shuri.
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Jamie Foxx's Daughter Corinne Speaks Out Against False Reports About His Health, Says He's 'Been Out Of The Hospital For Weeks' - Blavity
Corinne Foxx , the daughter of Jamie Foxx, is updating the public about her father’s health and speaking out against media outlets spreading misinformation. “Update from family: Sad to see how the media runs wild,” Corinne wrote on her Instagram Story on Friday. “My Dad has been out of the hospital
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Report: Family can see bodycam footage of Black man killed by cop during traffic stop
The family is entitled to see the video under Kansas law, even if there are no plans to release it The post Report: Family can see bodycam footage of Black man killed by cop during traffic stop appeared first on TheGrio.
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Honoring Pine Knob's Legacy Through Art: Beloved Amphitheater Kicks off Summer Season in Style | The Michigan Chronicle
For 50 summers, Pine Knob in Clarkston, Michigan has been the go-to destination for live entertainment in the Midwest Michigan region, hosting thousands of events and providing unforgettable experiences for its patrons. Originally opened in 1972 as Pine Knob Music Theatre, the venue has undergone
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Jamaica’s Minister Of Tourism Announces One Million Visitor Arrivals To Date For 2023
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, May 11, 2023 – At a destination press briefing held at the 41st Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Barbados, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism the Hon. Edmund Bartlett announced that Jamaica has surpassed one million visitors arrivals
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Fayetteville State and Virginia State claim 2023 CIAA Outdoor Track Championship Titles - Carolina Peacemaker
DURHAM – The Fayetteville State women and the Virginia State men both repeated as conference champions at the 2023 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Durham County Stadium on Saturday, May 6. Fayetteville State dominated from start to finish in the two-day event. Last
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San Juan man shot in foot - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
A San Juan man was able to escape his gunmen by jumping into a nearby drain on Thursday night after he was shot in the foot. Police said the man was walking up Church Hill, off Maitagual Road, at around 8 pm when he heard gunshots behind him and saw two men with guns. He ran into a track and
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California Panel Takes Big Step Toward $800 billion Reparation Payments to Black Residents, and Formal Apology
By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA (NNPA) - California’s reparations task panel approved recommendations to compensate and apologize to Black communities for centuries of discrimination. At a meeting in Oakland, the nine-member committee, which first met nearly two years ago, approved a len
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Source: The Sacramento Observer
Two charged for trying to defraud cop with land scheme
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News File photo - Two people have been remanded into custody after they appeared before a magistrate to face charges of fraud and forgery when they tried to sell a plot of land they did not own to a senior policeman. Police said the
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Army Sergeant Who Proclaimed He Was a ‘Racist’ a Month Before Gunning Down BLM Protester Sentenced to 25 Years; Lawyers Blamed PTSD, Childhood Bullying - The New York Beacon
A U.S. Army sergeant was sentenced to 25 years in prison on May 10 by a Texas judge for killing a protester during the 2020 summer of civil unrest. Two very distinct portrayals of the soldier have been set forth. The prosecution made the soldier
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US adviser on human trafficking to help National Security Ministry - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds and US Ambassador Candace Bond met with officials from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and UNDP on May 5. The meeting took place at the Ministry of National Security on Abercromby Street, Port of Spain. The meeting served to int
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Students take a stand against gun violence - Texas Metro News
By Ayesha Hana ShajiTexas Metro News Team Bishop Dunne Catholic High School students staged a walkout on Friday, May 12, in protest against gun violence, following the recent mass shooting […] The post Students take a stand against gun violence appeared first on Texas Metro News.
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Signed in purple ink, Minnesota dedicates highway to Prince – Dallas Post Tribune
By TRISHA AHMED CHANHASSEN, Minn. (AP) — The late pop superstar Prince is being honored in Minnesota as the state renames a seven-mile stretch of highway after him, one that runs past his Paisley Park home and recording studio. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz used purple ink on Tuesday to sign the bill
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NFM records $7.5m profit for first quarter - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
National Flour Mills (NFM) has reported a $7.5 million net-profit-after-tax for the first quarter of this year. For the three months ended March 31, NFM's total revenue was $141 million as compared to $110 million for that same period in 2022. The profit-before-tax was $8.4 million while the e
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Black College World Series Hopes to Spur MLB Careers for HBCU Players - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By JOHN ZENOR, AP Sports Writer MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The spectators were mostly Black kids, ranging from elementary school to high school. The teams — all from historically Black […]
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Grande man slapped, shot at
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News File photo - Police are probing an incident where a 34-year-old Sangre Grande man was slapped and then shot at by a man during an argument on Thursday morning. Police said the man was at Gilkes Street at around 7 am when he saw
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