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PODCAST | Ballot Box: Why Facebook is not doing enough against election misinformation | News24
In this week's episode of the Ballot Box, News24's political editor Qaanitah Hunter chats to former DA MP Phumzile van Damme about combatting the spread of misinformation and disinformation during the municipal elections.
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Judge Denies Bail Modification in Home Depot Murder Case
Justin Matthews – jailed on murder charges in the shooting death of Keoner Baron on Sept. 4 in the Home Depot parking lot on St. Thomas – has been denied a modification to his $1 million bail, with the judge noting that he was already free on bond in a stalking case when the slaying occurred.
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Opposition Leader suggests King was pushed to make early exit - Barbados Today
Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley believes current member of Parliament for St Philip West, John King was pushed out. Atherley’s comments have come on the heels of yesterday’s announcement by the first-time parliamentarian that he would not contest the next general
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Nigeria: NAF Denies Paying Bandits, Accuses Wall Street Journal of Fuelling Insecurity in Nigeria
[Premium Times] WSJ had published a report on Sunday, alleging that the NAF brokered the deal to secure a 12.7 calibre anti aircraft gun as President Muhammadu Buhari was planning a trip to Katsina, his home state.
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Elderly Black Man In Need Of Medical Treatment Released From Georgia Hospital And Found Laying On The Ground Outside
Atlanta’s WSB-TV reported that emergency responders were called to the scene. Upon arrival, responders found the man had signs of sepsis, a fever, a urinary tract infection, and an elevated heart rate.
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Faith leaders urged to protect environment
Faith leaders have been urged to encourage their followers to take part in initiatives aimed at protecting the environment. The call was made on Sunday during an event by Faith for Climate Change Justice and Green Faith International in partnership with Christian Outreach Justice Mission. Speaking
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Anti-Vaxxers Are Using Colin Powell’s Death To Justify False Claims About The Vaccine
Colin Powell died Monday morning of complications from COVID-19. Anit-Vaxxers have taken to their megaphones to use Powell’s death as justification of their false claims about the vaccine.
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Vaccination Schedule for Monday, October 18 - Barbados Today
COVID-19 vaccines will be available at various sites across the island on Monday, October 18. Members of the public should note the locations and operating times below. Vaccination Centres: Princess Margaret Secondary School, Six Roads, St. Philip - 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sharon Moravian Church
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Points West: Mixed reaction to MP King’s departure - Barbados Today
St Philip West MP John King’s decision to walk away from the re-election race at the next General Election has been met with varied reactions from his constituents in St Philip. While everyone who spoke with Barbados TODAY in the community of Marchfield acknowledged that his mark on the
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A man is on the run after allegedly killing two neighbors. Some in China hope he will never be caught
The content originally appeared on: CNN Accused of killing two neighbors and injuring three others, the 55-year-old villager in China's southern Fujian province is wanted by police. The local government has also offered cash rewards for clues to his whereabouts - or proof of his death. The manhunt
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Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and City of Chicago Announce Parade and Rally to Celebrate 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky - The Chicago Crusader
The City of Chicago will celebrate the 2021 WNBA Champion Chicago Sky on Tuesday, October 19 with a downtown parade and rally. The parade will begin at 11AM when the
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Ziggy Marley Calls Out Singapore Gov't For Marijuana Possession Death Penalty
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Ziggy Marley took to social media to call out the Singapore government for its archaic laws relating to marijuana, which he termed inhumane. Ziggy Marley, who is the son of Reggae legend Bob Marley, shared an article with the headline “A Singapore
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Kerry Washington Among Celebs Paying Tribute To Her Cousin Colin Powell
Kerry Washington, Barack Obama, and Jeffrey Wright were among those paying tribute to Gen. Colin Powell on Monday. But everyone won't remember him fondly.
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FILM REVIEW: Disney’s Jungle Cruise
NNPA NEWSWIRE — So, can the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN magic work again? I'm not sure this is a billion-dollar franchise, but Johnson and Blunt pull off a fun, even if predictable, movie in the latest Disney
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Steve Harvey Stuns Social Media With His New Style and Flair, Black Twitter Breaks Out the Memes
Twitter users had something funny to say about Steve Harvey's new style and started peppering him with funny memes. Steve does look good don't you think?
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Nigeria - a Year On, No Justice for #EndSARS Crackdown
Press Release - The victims are still awaiting justice a year after security forces violently suppressed protests calling for an end to police brutality in Nigeria, Human Rights Watch said today. The prospects for accountability remain inconclusive and bleak. Nigerian authorities should take
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Upcoming Caribbean Magazine Launches Short Story Contest to Run Until 2022
This short story competition is open for all persons of the Caribbean and Central American diaspora. Information on eligibility will be provided this Oct. 15.
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Best Cities To Visit For A Weekend Romantic Fall Getaway
Cabins, nature hikes, and hot chocolate with heart-shaped foam were made for lovers. If you’d like to take a moment and decompress from the summer with your honey, below are some of the greatest towns for a romantic fall getaway.
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Jah Cure Remains Incarcerated For Another Week, Gets New Court Date
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Jah Cure has been remanded to another seven days in police custody for allegedly stabbing a promoter in the Netherland. The reggae singer appeared in court on Monday (October 18) after being held for two weeks prior as police investigated the
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COVID-19: MOH Concerned About 'Overnight Experts', Conspiracy Theories
Saint Lucia's Ministry of Health is concerned over conspiracy theories about COVID-19, and the proliferation of information about the virus from sources local officials say are unreliable. National Epidemiologist Dr. Michelle Francois echoed those concerns Tuesday when she appeared on the HTS
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Accused Gunman In Pop Smoke's Death Asks For Murder Charge To Be Dropped - Blavity
Corey Walker, one of the men charged with the death of Pop Smoke, is requesting for the court to drop the murder charges against him, saying he wasn't one of the shooters in the crime. According to Hot97, Walker and his lawyer, Christopher Darden, had a court hearing last Friday where the two
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When Will Black Students’ Lives Really Matter in U.S. Public Schools? | The Michigan Chronicle
Everyone including lawmakers must be held accountable for the systemic changes that are needed in our community. Remove school policing from school and provide students with educators, including Black teachers and mental health staff to promote racial healing and support. K.H. Hamilton, West Coast
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A Social-Media Intelligence Report Just For Crypto Traders
By Abigail Klein Leichman Angel investor and influencer marketing pioneer Gil Eyal revealed a tip in September about an Israeli founder 'who is revolutionizing the way traders invest in crypto.' Eyal, the managing partner of Starfund, has been investing in crypto coins since 2013, so his
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Jah Cure Remains Incarcerated For Another Week, Gets New Court Date | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Jah Cure has been remanded to another seven days in police custody for allegedly stabbing a promoter in the Netherland. The reggae singer appeared in court on Monday (October 18) after being held for two weeks prior as police investigated the
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Estate and succession planning a must - Barbados Today
Lack of knowledge about how accounts are managed following the death of a loved one, is leaving too many Barbadian families desperately waiting for much needed funds and negatively impacting small, family-owned businesses. While speaking recently at the Barbados Association of Insurance and
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J’can businessman among 100 Most Influential People of African Descent
WESTERN BUREAU: When Kirk Anthony Hamilton brought his knowledge of tech and innovation into the Caribbean in 2016, they weren’t big talking points in the market. No big tech company, with the exception of Microsoft, had a presence here, and there...
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Barack Obama honors Colin Powell in touching tribute: 'Deeply appreciative'
Former President Barack Obama called Colin Powell an 'exemplary patriot' in a lengthy statement shared on social media following the The post Barack Obama honors Colin Powell in touching tribute: 'Deeply appreciative' appeared first on TheGrio.
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After Being Slapped With A $20 Million Lawsuit, Nicki Minaj Uses Lawyer To Finally Respond To Jennifer Hough
According to The Daily Beast, Jennifer Hough's attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, says he received an email from Thursday night (Oct.14) from attorney Judd Burstein on Minaj's behalf requesting that "Blackburn withdraw the petition and grant an extension to respond." Blackburn basically told them nah.
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Jury selection begins in trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death | The Atlanta Voice
As jury selection got slowly underway Monday in the trial of three white men charged with fatally shooting Ahmaud Arbery as he was running in their Georgia neighborhood, potential jurors said they came in with negative feelings about the case and worried about the personal consequences of serving
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High Commissioner Milton Inniss presents credentials in Malta - Barbados Today
High Commissioner for Barbados in the United Kingdom Milton Inniss presented Letters of Credence to President of the Republic of Malta, H.E. Dr. George Vella, on September 30, 2021. The ceremony marked the second formal accreditation for the High Commissioner, the first installation being to the
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