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Why Birmingham City Schools Moved Start Date to Sept. 8 from Aug. 24
By Barnett Wright The Birmingham Times  Students in Birmingham City Schools will begin the 2020-21 academic year on Tuesday, September 8, the day after Labor Day, instead of the previously planned August 24, school officials announced this week. The Birmingham Board of Education approved the change
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Kenya: How Coronavirus Has Forced Kenyan Manufacturers to Change Gears
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Africa: Countries Need to Concentrate on Provinces, Districts, WHO's Moeti Says
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Democrats Announce Additional Speakers and Schedule Updates for 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America” - Milwaukee Community Journal
Party leaders and rising stars to join convention ‘across America’ line-up  MILWAUKEE, WI—The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced today a selection of speakers headlining the 2020 Democratic National Convention, and new details about the convention schedule. These
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Digital lending bridges key gaps in business credit
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A Fair Ode to Senator Buruji Kashamu - African Voice Newspaper
By Akintokunbo A Adejumo - The late Senator Buruji Kashamu was allegedly wanted in the US for drug offences, including trafficking, selling, etc. It was never proved and he was never found guilty. If fact, it appeared he never appeared in any court, here in Nigeria or the US. (According to a friend
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CPL partner with ICSS to combat match-fixing, fraud - Stabroek News
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Based on my research about the psychological effects of digital technology, I've seen that when children and teens spend a great deal of time isolated at home and gazing at screens their social skills and self-esteem can suffer and they may become lonelier. Fortunately, there are ways to lower
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Govt suspends new road projects
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Democrats Announce Musical Performances for 2020 Democratic National Convention: “Uniting America” - Milwaukee Community Journal
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NGC concludes COVID-19 sensitization in the South East region of Sierra Leone
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Harris County puts $32M toward buying WiFi hotspots, digital devices for students - DefenderNetwork.com
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