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Lives lost, families torn apart, economies ruined - these tragedies are just some of the devastation caused by the deadly novel coronavirus as it swept the globe in 2020. The pandemic brought the world's scientists together in an unprecedented race to develop vaccines. Meeting that goal in under
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Why the 'Hustler' narrative has gained traction in Central Kenya
Until a convincing counter-narrative to ‘Hustler-Dynasty discourse is developed and propagated, the current one will keep getting more adherents
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Australian State Pair Launch Sugar Cane Plastic Option – The Wilmington Journal
SYDNEY — Sugar cane could be the answer to Australia’s enormous plastic pollution problem, a pair of Sydney-based entrepreneurs say. About 70 billion pieces of soft “scrunchable” plastics are used in Australia each year, many of which are [...]
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D.C.-Area Training Program Helps Youth Rise Above Inner-City Challenges – The Wilmington Journal
WASHINGTON — Situated east of the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., Ward 8 is historically one of the poorest and most violent parts of the city. And while redevelopment dollars are slowly trickling into the area, [...]
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Trump Dumped: Luxury Travel Agency Quietly Drops Ex-President’s Hotels – The Wilmington Journal
Virtuoso Travel, a booking agency catering to the luxury travel market, has dropped all Trump-branded hotels and resorts from its service. The change in policy, which affects all 10 hotels and resorts operated by the former [...]
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The real substance of the Holy Communion (2)
The Devotion Column, with Erasmus Makarimayi IN the last installment, we found out that the practice of Holy Communion as observed today draws much from the Last Supper that Jesus had with His disciples. For expediency, I will just quote Matthew 26:29: “But I say unto you, I will not drink
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Insurance Is No Guarantee that Riots and Looting Won’t Sink a Small Business – The Wilmington Journal
Mike and Carolyn Deininger learned the hard way that insurance doesn't usually make small business owners whole following politically inspired violence. The Cincinnati-based gift store owners' experience reveals vital lessons for managers and the interplay [...]
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Weekly Recap: NU Community Not Cops Protests
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The Plummers in Israel: New Scrutiny Comes From Ethiopian Community — Detroit Jewish News
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Rare Ancient Bronze Oil Lamp For Luck Unearthed In Jerusalem
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Locust swarm destroys crops in Kenya as millions face hunger - TSDMemphis.com
A swarm of desert locusts following a poor harvest season has added to fears about a lack of food for millions in Kenya, as the country grapples with the effects of COVID-19.  The desert locusts—in the worst invasion in Kenya in 70 years, according to the United Nations—have destroyed huge swaths
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Pakistan Minister Fumes Over UK’s Decision To Retain Country In Red List Of Covid-19 – The Wilmington Journal
ISLAMABAD — The UK Government’s decision to retain Pakistan on its Red List of countries facing travel restrictions has erupted in outrage in a federal minister of Pakistan. Shireen Mazari, Minister for Human Rights of Pakistan, said [...]
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Pastors: Kelly Loeffler's Smear Of Rev. Raphael Warnock Is Broad Assault On The Black Church
Their open letter equates support for social justice with an article of faith, and Loeffler's attacks as an assault on religion.
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Kanu insists One Kenya cannot ignore Raila in 2022 game plan
Leaders split on criteria of picking flag bearer despite seeking to ensure inclusivity that will forge a winning team in polls.
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Africa: Abu Dhabi Rejects Regional Neighbours for a Global Role
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Australia’s Queensland Government Unveils $209 Million In Reef Funding – The Wilmington Journal
CAIRNS, Australia — Australia’s Queensland government will invest a further AU$270 million ($209 million) into protecting the Great Barrier Reef and regenerating land as part of the state budget next week. The multimillion-dollar injection will build [...]
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Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19 | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
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Nouveau jour d'olympiade et nouvelles chances de médailles pour les Tricolores. L'occasion aussi d'assister à une victoire historique de Fraser-Pryce sur le 100m féminin. Judo mixte: Riner attendu au tournant (10h)La déception est immense pour Riner, grandissime favori de l'épreuve des +100kg, qui
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Aged Care Funding Plans Seen As Inadequate In Australia – The Wilmington Journal
CANBERRA, Australia — Australian treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised a much-needed AU$ 10 billion-plus ($7.86 billion-plus) aged care package spread over four years in his third budget which will be announced on May 11. While larger [...]
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Gambia - Anger As Adama Barrow Strikes Deal With Yahya Jammeh's Party
[Nation] Exiled former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh's dream of a peaceful return home edged closer last week with the announcement of an unlikely coalition between his party and that of President Adama Barrow.
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Reading Frederick Douglass Part II
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Whitmer Launches Bipartisan $30M Michigan Reconnect Program | Digital Daily | The Michigan Chronicle
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined forces today with Republican and Democratic legislators to announce the start of the $30 million Michigan Reconnect program, the largest effort in state history to help more than 4.1 million Michiganders (25 or older) who do not have a college degree will have an
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Egypt threatens to intervene in Libya as pro-govt forces advance
Egypt’s president Saturday warned that an attempt by Turkey-backed forces in Libya to attack the strategic city of Sirte would cross a “red line” and trigger a direct Egyptian military intervention into the
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Congress Eyes Trump’s Impeachment Now, and Senate Trial Later – Free Press of Jacksonville
House Speaker Nancy P. Pelosi will lead her caucus on Wednesday to deliver President Donald J. Trump something no other president has received: a second impeachment, on a charge of “incitement of insurrection.” Only two [...]
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