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Month: August 2023

E-Entertainment

Here’s Why Fans Think a Destiny’s Child Reunion Is the Next Act In Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Trilogy

Could the trio reunite for the “act ii” to Renaissance’s “act i?” Destiny’s Child photographed on May 20, 2000 in Houston, TX. Pam Francis/Liaison When Beyoncé revealed the first details surrounding Renaissance in June 2022, fan theories and speculations regarding Queen Bey’s future releases ran rampant. At the time, Beyoncé’s website and Instagram bio read

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Africa

South Africa: South Africa’s Traditional Medicines Should Be Used in Modern Health Care

Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent’s population use these medicines for healthcare. Other reasons include affordability, accessibility, patient dissatisfaction with conventional medicine, and the common misconception that “natural” is “safe”. The growing recognition of traditional medicine resulted in the first World Health Organization global

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Africa

Liberia: Unity Party’s Joseph Boakai’s Abrupt Departure From Liberia Sparks Rumours

Monrovia — The Unity Party campaign in Montserrado, led by standard bearer Joseph Boakai, has temporarily paused due to his unexpected departure to Accra. Speculation surrounding his health has arisen, though party executives assert that his trip is primarily aimed at meeting with regional stakeholders who have a vested interest in the Liberian elections. Amb.

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Africa

Kenya: Revealed

Nairobi — Kenyans made the highest subscriptions to the Worldcoin cryptocurrency project out of thirty-four countries where similar operations were mounted. The Office of the Director of Computer and Cyber Crime revealed on Tuesday that the American firm recruited agents who were deployed across thirty stations in Nairobi to scan and collect iris data for

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‘Bachelorette’ Contestant Josh Seiter Dead at 36, Days After Posting About Depression

‘Bachelorette’ Contestant Dead at 36 … Days After Posting About Depression & Anxiety 8/28/2023 3:42 PM PT ‘Bachelorette’ contestant Josh Seiter, who was always open and honest about his struggles with mental health has died. A statement posted to Josh’s Instagram Monday reads, “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we share the tragic

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Africa

Supporters of Zimbabwe president Mnangagwa celebrate his reelection

Supporters of Zimbabwe incumbent president Emmerson Mnangagwa celebrate his reelection in Harare on August 26, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews ZINYANGE AUNTONY/AFP or licensors Last updated: 27/08 – 10:14 Zimbabwe Celebrations rocked Zimbabwe mainly by the supporters of the ZANU-PF party after the declaration of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the winner of the just concluded

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Africa

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declared Winner of Zimbabwean Presidential Poll

Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of his country’s just-concluded presidential election, after receiving 52,6% of votes cast, according to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Chamisa Nelson trailed behind Chinamasa with 44% of valid votes cast in the poll, the ZEC announced on Saturday evening. Mnangagwa

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World News

‘Imagine taking university classes at a firing range’: Woman shares unusual career path from SAF gunnery instructor to DBS product manager, Lifestyle News

These days, Ong Jia Hui dons formal office wear for her job at DBS Bank.  But a few years back, her work attire was entirely different and she wore an army uniform instead.  Before working as a project manager for the bank, she was a regular servicewoman at the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for five years. 

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Africa

Zimbabwe’s president-elect Mnangagwa criticises role of election observers

President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa looks on as he addresses a press conference at State House in Harare on August 27, 2023   –   Copyright © africanews JEKESAI NJIKIZANA/AFP or licensors Last updated: 16 hours ago Emmerson Mnangagwa Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the nation and especially his supporters after he was declared duly elected after

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E-Entertainment

National Cinema Day Is Back! Where to Buy $4 Tickets to ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ & Other Must-Watch Movies

You don’t have to wait until the weekend to buy $4 movie tickets. See ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Blue Beetle’ and other must-watch movies for one low price. Ryan Gosling y Margot Robbie en “Barbie” Cortesía de Warner Bros. Pictures All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on

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Ariana Grande Shares ‘Baby I’ Live Performance from London in Celebration of ‘Yours Truly’ 10th Anniversary: Watch

The clip follows similar live recordings of “Yours Truly” songs “Honeymoon Avenue” and “Daydreamin’.” Ariana Grande Shannon Beveridge Ariana Grande is continuing her week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary edition of her debut album, Yours Truly, with a brand new live performance. On Sunday (Aug. 27), the 30-year-old pop star and actress released a newly

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E-Technology

Record-Low Ice Levels in Antarctica Killed Thousands of Penguin Chicks, Study Says

Thousands of penguin chicks in four emperor penguin colonies likely died after Antarctic ice broke up earlier than usual last year, creating a “catastrophic breeding failure.”In a study published this week in Communications Earth & Environment, researchers from the British Antarctic Survey outlined the very high probability that most chicks from four out of the

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E-Entertainment

Consequence Defends Ex-Kanye West Publicist Indicted in Trump Election Case

Consequence Free Ye’s Ex-Publicist Trevian!!! Charged in Trump Case, But a ‘Solid Black Woman’ 8/26/2023 12:37 AM PT this publication.com Trevian Kutti, a former publicist for Kanye West and R. Kelly, is charged as one of Donald Trump’s co-conspirators in the Georgia election interference case, which is a surprise to Consequence … who’s vouching for her

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E-Entertainment

SESAC Latina & Rimas Publishing Join Forces for ‘Music 101’ & More Uplifting Moments in Latin Music

Plus, Becky G reveals the name of her upcoming album. Emilio Morales, Managing Director, Rimas Publishing; Celeste Zendejas, VP, SESAC Latina; Mary Amorós, Coordinator, Rimas Publishing; Nelson González, VP of Marketing, SESAC Latina. Gabriel Rodríguez & Natalia Rivera Español From career milestones and new music releases to major announcements and those little, important moments, Billboard

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World News

The day a young Prince Andrew proposed to a 16-year-old and asked her to run away to Gretna Green.. as new book on his rivalry with Charles reveals how younger brother was ‘6ft of sex appeal’ at Gordonstoun while heir was punched on the rugby field

Both Charles and Andrew were sent to Gordonstoun, a tough boarding school on the remote, windswept north coast of Scotland that their father, Prince Philip, had been to. For Charles, it was another attempt to toughen him up so that he would be fit to be heir to the throne.There, the sensitive youth would have

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Africa

Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Elections ‘Fell Short’

Regional body SADC has fallen short of calling Zimbabwe’s elections a sham after detailing massive irregularities that include poor administration by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and intimidation of citizens by Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) backed Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ). Presenting its Preliminary Report in Harare on Friday, SADC through Mission Chairperson Dr. Nevers Mumba

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Sports

FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spain boss

‘Bizarre’ incident involving Spanish FA president ‘tarnishes’ Women’s World Cup win (1:07)Alex Kirkland reacts to the incident involving Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales as he kissed midfielder Jennifer Hermoso during postmatch celebrations after Spain’s 1-0 win over England in the Women’s World Cup final. (1:07)Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentAug 24, 2023, 08:11 AM ETFIFA’s disciplinary committee

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Africa

Uganda: ‘They Are for Dead White People,’ Museveni Warns Ugandans Against Second-Hand Clothes

President Museveni has warned Ugandans against buying and using imported second-hand clothes termed mivumba. According to President Museveni, such clothes are gathered from Europeans who have died. “They are for dead people. When a white person dies, their clothes are dumped. I do not know which person gathers their clothes and sends them to Africa.

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News

Naver Launches Its Own Generative AI

Korea’s Naver unveiled its own generative artificial intelligence program HyperCLOVA X on Thursday, which in theory competes with OpenAI’s Chat GPT, Google’s PaLM2 and Meta’s Llama.  Naver point out that HyperCLOVA X is tailored for Korean language and culture by tapping into the internet portal’s vast database. To do that it “studied” 6,500 times more Korean-language

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News

Nigeria: The Climate-Health Nexus

Editor’s note: In the run-up to COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year, Nigeria Health Watch, interviewed Simon Bland, Chief Executive Officer of the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), a partnership between the President of the UAE and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. GLIDE works to progress disease elimination

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E-Entertainment

Ariana Grande Celebrates ‘Yours Truly’ 10th Anniversary With Deluxe Digital Release: Stream It Now

The release kicks off a number of 10th anniversary celebrations Grande has in store. Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on Jan. 26, 2020 in Los Angeles. Amy Sussman/GI Ariana Grande‘s debut album, Yours Truly, is officially 10 years old, and the pop superstar is celebrating the milestone with plenty

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Africa

Morocco’s El Bakkali wins new world championship title in the 3,000-meters steeplechase

Soufiane El Bakkali (L) celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men’s 3000-meters steeplechase during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Aug. 22, 2023.   –   Copyright © africanews Martin Meissner/Copyright 2023 The AP. All rights reserved Last updated: 23/08 – 22:59 Hungary Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali won a second consecutive world championship title in

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World News

The Do in Brew City

Politics Last night’s display in Milwaukee showed off the institutional GOP’s sorry shape. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Vivek Ramaswamy, a billionaire outsider candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, had the line of the night at the first Republican presidential debate: “It is not morning in America. We’re living in a dark moment.” It is

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World News

NEDA review, approval of reclamation projects pushed

SOCIOECONOMIC Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan pointed out on Wednesday the need for the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) to be involved in the review and approval of reclamation projects.During a briefing in Malacañang, Balisacan stressed they “ultimately have to be involved” in the process as big-ticket infrastructure projects greatly impact the economic landscape of

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E-Entertainment

Bjork Wins Best Live Performance Ahead of 2023 AIM Independent Music Awards (Full List of Nominees)

The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has revealed its nominees in 12 categories for the 2023 AIM Awards. RAYE and Shygirl each received three nominations. 070 Shake, who collaborated with RAYE on “Escapism,” received two, as did Ezra Collective, Overmono and ENNY. Other notable nominees include: Wet Leg, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Yves Tumor, Little Simz

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E-Entertainment

How to Buy Last-Minute Tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in Mexico & Other International Dates

Here’s everything you need to know about securing last-minute tickets to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour in Mexico, Brazil and other international dates. Taylor Swift Beth Garrabrant* All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive

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Republican Debate Begins With Question About Oliver Anthony’s Hot 100 No. 1: ‘Why Is This Song Striking Such a Nerve?’

“Rich Men North of Richmond” takes center stage at presidential primary debate. Former Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson, former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, former US Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, entrepreneur and author Vivek Ramaswamy, former Governor from South Carolina and UN ambassador Nikki Haley, US Senator from South Carolina

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World News

Russian Prez Putin, UAE Vice Prez Congratulate India on Chandrayaan-3’s Successful Landing on Moon

Last Updated: August 23, 2023, 23:29 ISTMoscow, RussiaA screenshot shows a representation of Chandrayaan-3’s successful landing on the Moon’s surface on August 23. (Image: screengrab from ISRO’s YouTube video)India’s third Moon mission Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the lunar south pole at 6.04 pm Wednesday after a flawless 41-day voyageRussian President Vladimir Putin and UAE Vice

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E-Technology

Putin’s War Against Ukraine Is Slaughtering Dolphins in the Black Sea

Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine has destroyed infrastructure and displaced about 5 million people from the country since last spring. The country’s conservationists have also noticed that the war is killing endangered Black Sea dolphins and harbor porpoises.Even Twitter Can’t Kill Twitter | Letter From the EditorHarbor porpoises and bottlenose dolphins have washed up dead

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E-Entertainment

Queen Agreed to Take ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ Off ‘Greatest Hits’ for Kids Platform

Queen Agreed to Cut ‘Fat Bottomed Girls’ For Kids Music Platform 8/22/2023 9:48 AM PT Queen fans are pissed “Fat Bottomed Girls” was removed from their “Greatest Hits” on a children’s music platform — but we’ve learned the band signed off on that change. For those unaware, the Freddie Mercury-led band’s “Greatest Hits” album recently

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Africa

Nigeria: Former Nigerian Oil Minister, Alison-Madueke, Charged With Bribery in UK

Abuja — Former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, is to stand trial on a fresh bribery allegation in the United Kingdom. The alleged offence, according to the Agence France-Presse (AFP), was said to have been committed during her tenure as Minister of Petroleum. Alison-Madueke fled Nigeria shortly after former President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office.

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E-Entertainment

Hot 100 First-Timers: Warren Zeiders Scores First Entry With ‘Pretty Little Poison’

The song debuts at No. 86. Warren Zeiders David McClister Singer-songwriter Warren Zeiders notches his first Billboard Hot 100 chart hit, as “Pretty Little Poison” debuts at No. 86. The song, released in March through 717/Warner/WEA, arrives with 5.8 million U.S. streams (up 17%), 3.3 million radio airplay audience impressions (up 10%) and 1,000 downloads

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Ariana & Demi Split From Scooter Braun, Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Baby No. 2 & More | Billboard News

Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato have split from manager Scooter Braun. Rihanna & A$AP Rocky have reportedly welcomed their second child together. Justin Timberlake is showing off his acting chops in the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Reptile,’ as *NSYNC is rumored to reunite in ‘Trolls Band Back Together.’ And more! Tetris Kelly: Scooter Braun loses some

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News

South Africa: Learners Launch Storytelling Project to ‘Recapture the Beauty’ of Masiphumelele

Masiphumelele: Through The Struggles We Rise is a project by nine high school girls and students from the Stellenbosch Academy of Photography and Design Masiphumelele township is often in the news for incidents of crime and poverty, but a storytelling project wants to change this narrative. In partnership with Stellenbosch Academy of Photography and Design

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5 things to know about Zimbabwe

Five things to know about Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa rich in gold and minerals, ahead of Wednesday’s presidential and legislative elections. Mugabe 37 years in power Hero of independence, Robert Mugabe led the country for 37 years, as Prime Minister (1980-1987) then as President (1987-2017). He seduced first by a policy of

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Patty Loveless on Her ‘No Trouble With the Truth’ Country Music Hall of Fame Exhibit: 5 Essential Items

The exhibit at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will run through October 2024. Patty Loveless performs at Shoreline Amphitheatre on June 14, 1992 in Mountain View, Calif. Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images On Tuesday evening (Aug. 22), Patty Loveless celebrated her new Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit Patty Loveless: No Trouble

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World News

Mark Meadows files motion to duck arrest in Georgia election fraud case ahead of surrender deadline

Former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows filed an emergency motion in federal court on Tuesday demanding that he be protected from arrest in Georgia on charges that he conspired with former President Donald Trump to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.  Meadows, 64, faces a Friday deadline to voluntarily surrender to authorities in

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