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On July 31, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released to the public the final version of a fee rule first proposed in November 2019. The fees will go into effect on October 2, 2020. “The significant fee increases on employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions are nothing
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Source: The New York Carib News
OPC’s Bendulo says young people should be empowered | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
Director of Innovation Science and Technology in the Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) Anthony Bendulo says the country has potential in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) but what is needed is for young people to be empowered. Bendulo said this on Thursday in Lilongwe during
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Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Nigeria: Governor Inuwa Applauds Dankwambo, Past Governors
[This Day] Gombe -- Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, has paid glowing tribute to his immediate predecessor, Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo and other past governors for their contributions towards the development of the state.
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Two Women of Color are Improving Safety, Diversity, and Career Opportunities in Gaming
Letta J and Keshia Walker are trying to diversify esports by providing safe spaces and connecting HBCU students with career opportunities.
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Virtual golfing: A hole-in-one from ‘PGA Tour 2k21’
I’ve never really understood why you would 'waste' precious video game time doing something you can actually do in real life, like golfing.
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Ghana Beverage Awards to Host First Virtual Awards Ceremony
The beverage awards which is in its fourth year, closed nominations to the general public and all beverage companies in February this
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Researchers believe that they have uncovered the key to building a habitat on Mars.
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U.S. Government To Test Its Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Networks
The U.S. government will test its coronavirus distribution networks while vaccines await emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Chakwera in Dubai ahead of G-STIC Conference - Malawi 24 - Malawi news
President Dr Lazarus Chakwera has arrived in Dubai to attend the Fifth Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community (G-STIC) Conference which starts on Sunday. The G-STIC conference, scheduled to take place from the 24th to 27th October 2021, is one of the world’s largest conferences and
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Black Star Network: Roland Martin Announces New Black TV Network - Voice and Viewpoint
Martin announced his new network on the third anniversary of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily digital show specifically targeting African American audiences five days a week. The show has enjoyed expansive audience growth averaging 20 to 30 million views a month. By Lauren Victoria
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Google Is Hiring More Black People, Retaining Them Is A Different Story
Google is working to fulfill its promise to hire more Black workers, but the tech giant is also having trouble retaining those workers.
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Crucian David L. Weeks Tells His Story in Poetry – ‘Distant Drums’
Crucian David L. Weeks spent more than 30 years on the mainland and returned to St. Croix in 2015 after an illustrious career abroad. He shares his journey through his recent book of poetry, “Distant Drums.”
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12-Year-Old Shot Teen Over A Video Game
A 12-year-old shot a 13-year-old over a video game dispute in Memphis, Tenn., and an adult tried to cover it up.
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MTN must verify users in Nigeria by year end or face blocked SIM cards | Fin24
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Kenya: End of Universal Health Pilot Project Leaves Nyeri Residents Exposed
[Nation] The end of the pilot Universal Health Coverage (UHC) programme in Nyeri has left residents struggling to pay for basic medical services, Governor Mutahi Kahiga said on Wednesday.
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Uganda Allocates a Square Mile for Akon's Cryptocurrency-Based City
Akon has secured land in Uganda so he can build a cryptocurrency-based city, which will be his second planned futuristic city in Africa.
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Texas Man Allegedly Killed Wrong Person Trying to Avenge Baby Brother's Death
Norman Collier is alleged to have fatally shot an innocent man based on unfounded social media rumors in the revenge killing for his brother's death.
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THE Passport and Immigration Agency (PICA) has reported that a total of 2,449 passport fraud cases were detected and prosecuted in Jamaica between 2009 and 2019.
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Black and Asian-Owned Secondhand Boutique Owners Raised $8.5M In Series A Funding
A Black and Asian-owned secondhand boutique called Thrilling announced that it raised $8.5 million in a recent Series A funding round. The company hosts items for sale from hundreds of stores online.
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At last! Home Affairs plans to finally make services digital
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Derrick Miles Started CourMed To Help Boost Innovation In Healthcare #BlackBusinessMonth
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Drakenstein Municipality to remove 4 648 households from its indigent subsidy list | News24
The Drakenstein Municipality in the Cape Winelands District has announced that 4 648 households have been removed from its indigent subsidy list because they no longer qualify.
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Africa Can't Stay Out of the Space Race
Analysis - Space powers or aspirant space powers like India, China and Turkey long framed their space ambitions as purely developmental. But they're now jostling among themselves and with pioneer space-farers like the United States (US) to beat each other to the moon or Mars. This is as much for
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Self-taught Inventor, Student Builds Dream Solar Car Made From Trash
Emmanuel Alie Mansaray is from Sierra Leone. Although he did not get much support for his idea, he successfully made a solar car from scraps and trash.
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Facebook Removes Pro-Trump Group Over Alleged Calls For Violence
The pro-Trump Facebook group called Stop The Steal had amassed over 300,000 members since its creation, calling for its members to take to the streets and protest the vote counting.
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New Local Firm, WEMAS comes with unmatched Medical Insurance Packages
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Tech educators host ‘22 Innovative Ideas’ science exhibition on the Deuces
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