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5 ways seniors can stay safe and active during COVID-19 | New Pittsburgh Courier

(BPT)—By now, most seniors are aware that they’re among the most vulnerable demographic groups when it comes to contracting COVID-19. That said, a recent nationwide poll by Tivity Health®, a national provider of senior fitness, nutrition and healthy lifestyle solutions, including

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Woolworths makes R1 billion investment to lower prices for consumers

Due to customers being under financial pressure, Woolworths took the decision to invest in the prices of key product lines and categories.

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Cape Town’s annual festive lights event cancelled due to COVID-19

The City of Cape Town has taken the decision to cancel this year’s festive lights switch-on event in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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(BPRW) FPL has restored power to all customers affected by Tropical Storm Isaias amid COVID-19 pandemic | Press releases

(BPRW) FPL has restored power to all customers affected by Tropical Storm Isaias amid COVID-19 pandemic - Approximately 40,000 customers restored before the unpredictable and slow-moving storm left the state…

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Council Approves Funds for Job Services to Crisis Impacted Workers

Councilmembers voted unanimously near midnight at this week’s City Council meeting to give federal CARES funding to local job training agencies in light of the devastating impact of the COVID-19 virus on workers’ jobs in Oakland. Oakland residents are dealing with a double-digit unemployment rate

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Madagascar ends state of health emergency | Africanews

The Madagascan government announced on Sunday, the end of the state of health emergency which was introduced due to the

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Lindsey Graham makes mistake of acknowledging Black cops at Fraternal Order of Police event

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s pathetic showing these past few years as a lackey for Donald Trump, a man he called a “race-bating, xenophobic, religious bigot,” has led to an unexpectedly tight race for his seat in South Carolina against Democratic nominee...

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Bike the Vote MKE - Milwaukee Community Journal

An easy 6-mile ride around town, with short stops at local landmarks showcasing Milwaukee’s diversity and encouraging civic engagement. On October 24th, starting at 9am at O’Donnell Park, riders will be welcomed by Julietta Henry, Milwaukee County Elections Director and Barbara Beckert with

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Don Lemon Calls BS On NBC For Hosting Trump Town Hall During Biden Event - Blavity

Like countless Americans,

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988 To Become New Nationwide Number For Americans Undergoing Mental Health Emergencies - Blavity

President Trump approved the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 on Oct. 17.

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Google Donates $2.35 Million To Black-Owned Tech Companies In Atlanta

Google is donating $2.35 million to Black-owned tech companies in Atlanta.

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How Rwanda Is Curbing COVID-19 Cases Using Advanced Technology

The COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, pandemic, has caused a global shift causing numerous countries to develop new strategies to protect their citizens and keep their economy from collapsing. While Western…

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New Daily Kos/Civiqs poll: Majority views police mistreatment of Black Americans as systemic problem

The best antidote to hot takes is hard data, and the latest Daily Kos/Civiqs poll is here with your cure. This survey of 1,472 adults was conducted online from June 27-30 and reveals that 59%

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City of Milwaukee cancels trick-or-treating as Wisconsin’s coronavirus surge continues – Milwaukee Times Weekly Newsp

The City of Milwaukee has canceled trick-or-treating this year as Wisconsin's surge in coronavirus cases shows no sign of improving. Milwaukee will not have designated trick-or-treat times like it has had in the past and the activity will not be sanctioned by the city’s Health Department since it

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'Blatant power grab': Steenhuisen blasts lockdown extension

Bok supporters can nail their colours to the mast by voting for the best Springbok and Blitzbok players, and a few superb tries scored in the last decade.

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BPS needs better planning for high-needs students - The Bay State Banner

Boston Public Schools is failing our high-needs students. In creating its reopening plans, BPS created plans for all schools and all students, rather than prioritizing students who had not received in-person services since

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Researchers Seek Black COVID Trials Participants — The Sacramento Observer

African American volunteers are needed to find a vaccine to stop the deadly spread of COVID-19. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are increasingly focused on ensuring enrollment in the trials is representative of the communities at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19. Among those conducting vaccine

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Empath Health offers free COVID-19 grief counseling for seniors

Justin McClain, a therapist with Home Again Counseling and Stacy Orloff, Empath Health Vice President of Innovation & Community Health By LaShante Keys, Empath Health Community Outreach Specialist PINELLAS COUNTY — Over the past eight months, many aspects of life have changed. Navigating this

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Businesses Cautious About Opening — The Sacramento Observer

Having cut off access to barbers and cancelled standing appointments with hair stylists for months, COVID-19 had some folks “out here looking a mess” and vowing to “get right” at the first opportunity. Salon owner Roger Collins says he’s optimistic about the future of his business, now that

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Source: The Sacramento Observer

Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies From COVID-19

Successful businessman and former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has lost his battle with COVID-19, according to a statement posted on his website. You’re never ready for the kind of…

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Mending Open Wounds: Equitable Solutions to Address Systemic Racism in Healthcare - Los Angeles Sentinel

It’s the year 2020 and we are still fighting systemic racism – not just in our neighborhoods and streets, but also in our healthcare system. The roots run deep –the 19th and 20th centuries included several ground-breaking studies which advanced

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(BPRW) Ford and National Urban League Launch $600,000 Initiative to Help Black Small Business Owners Hardest Hit By COVID-19 – The Black Chronicle

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK CITY, NY- The New York Urban League is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from Ford and The National Urban League to continue its work…

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(BPRW) Ford and National Urban League Launch $600,000 Initiative to Help Black Small Business Owners Hardest Hit By COVID-19 | Press releases

[ad_1] (BPRW) Ford and National Urban League Launch $600,000 Initiative to Help Black Small Business Owners Hardest Hit By COVID-19 • National Urban League affiliates in six cities — Los Angeles, Detroit, New Orleans, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York — will participate in the program • New pilot

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Who Should Get Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccine?

Some COVID-19 vaccines are showing positive signs of working, leading many to wonder who should get first access to a vaccine. According to MarketWatch, the Centers for Disease Control and…

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Did Obama Change Military Funeral Protocol? - Urban Legends

Online rumor alleges that U.S. military funeral protocol has been changed such that when the folded flag is presented to relatives of the deceased, its now done on behalf of the Secretary of Defense instead of on behalf of the

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State Offers New Rape, Assault Protections for Health Care Workers

California is expanding aid and protections to health care workers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues through two new laws and an executive order. Late last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that orders new actions on health care in response to the pandemic. The order allows public

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Treating child care as 'basic infrastructure' means valuing Black and brown women’s work

As Sen. Elizabeth Warren used her Democratic National Convention remarks to argue that child care is a critical part of the country’s infrastructure and endorse plans to “raise the wages of every child care worker,” some eagle-eyed viewers noticed a...

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Africa: How Beyonce's Black Is King Showcases African Art

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- You might be wondering why #BlackIsKing is still trending - don't worry - we've got your back. It is something worth celebrating!

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Virginia Unemployment Benefits Delayed Again

An additional $300 in unemployment funding has been delayed again after the Virginia Employment Commission admitted to a system outage and federal bank holiday earlier this week that affected the distribution of the money.

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Source: The Washington Informer

Trump insists he's done more for Black Americans than iconic civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis

Donald Trump sat down with Axios on HBO and the network has been releasing clips ahead of the full interview, each one worst than the last. As my colleague Laura Clawson noted, he whined about coronavirus-related questions, trying to twist the...

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