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Council of Europe appoints Special Envoy of Secretary General on the situation of children of Ukraine

Former Icelandic Minister Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir appointed special envoy to support children of Ukraine, with a focus on trauma-informed care. At last month’s meeting of the Consultation Group on the Children of Ukraine, Jennifer Schuetze-Reymann, Special Adviser to the Council of Europe, announced that a Special Envoy on the situation of children of Ukraine

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Komatsu, Dimaag Unveil 4WD Mobile Megawatt Charger for Electric Construction Equipment

Komatsu and a Silicon Valley-based company have revealed an off-road, remote-control electric-equipment charger for the construction and mining industries. The Mobile Megawatt Charging System, designed by Dimaag of California in partnership with Komatsu, can provide fast DC charging of up to 1 megawatt for battery-powered construction equipment. The company says its DC-DC converter is a

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The U.S. “Drip Pricing” Law

About one year ago, the state of California passed two bills that introduced significant changes for the state’s hotel industry. By mid-May of 2025, the United States will implement a similar, comprehensive law that will affect hoteliers around the globe. What does this mean for your hotel? Transparency in hotel pricing will no longer be

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How ‘The Equalizer’ ended after Queen Latifah series was unexpectedly canceled by CBS

That’s a wrap on “The Equalizer.” The primetime thriller starring Queen Latifah aired its series finale Sunday night following CBS’s decision to cancel the show after five seasons. Warning: “The Equalizer” series finale spoilers below. The final episode sees Robyn (Latifah) and Dante (Tory Kittles) take their first romantic getaway together to a secluded cabin

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Nigella Lawson marvels over ‘heavenly’ Australian lunch spot in rave review hours after landing: ‘My recipe fo

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson has raved about an Aussie hidden gem just hours after arriving Down Under. The much-loved British food icon landed in Western Australia on the weekend and has declared a tiny Margaret River winery one of her favourite places on Earth. Taking to Instagram, Nigella, 65, shared a swoon-worthy post about her

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Digha Jagannath temple row: Puri Srimandir servitor Ramkrushna Das Mahapatra grilled for around 1.5 hours

Ramkrushna Das Mahapatra, the secretary of Puri Srimandir Daitapati Nijog, was quizzed on Sunday for nearly one and a half hours in connection with the controversy surrounding the use of Daru (sacred log) for the construction of deities in Digha Jagannath temple. Also Read: Digha Jagannath temple row: Fresh complaint filed against Ramkrushna Das Mahapatra According

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Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration To Temporarily Halt Funding To Radio Free Europe, Other Broadcasters

In October 2024, the US Coast Guard spotted two Chinese maritime enforcement vessels operating alongside a pair of Russian border patrol boats as they transited the Bering Sea, just kilometers from Alaskan waters. It was the third consecutive year that a joint Russian-Chinese military convoy sailed through the strategic waterway. A year earlier, the two

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US says it will no longer mediate in Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Washington vows to stop flying to meetings and pushes both sides to deliver ‘concrete ideas’ to end war

Washington has said it will no longer mediate peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after despot Vladimir Putin refused to sign a ceasefire deal. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said last night that the US will be changing ‘the methodology of how we contribute… in that we will not be the mediators.’ ‘But we are not going

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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Strip Temporary Protected Status From 350,000 Venezuelan Migrants

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to strip temporary legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially exposing them to being deported. The Justice Department asked the high court to put on hold a ruling from a federal judge in San Francisco that kept in place Temporary Protected Status for the Venezuelans

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Live Action: Al-Nassr v Kawasaki Frontale (AFC Champions League, Semi-finals)

Leaders-Mena magazine provided a live coverage for Wednesday’s game between Al-Nassr and Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in the semifinal of the AFC Champions League. Fulltime: Al-Nassr 2-3 Kawasaki Frontale Scorers: Sadio Mane 28′, Ayman Yehia 87′ / Tatsuya Ito 10′, Yuto Ozeki 41′, Akihiro Ienaga 76′ Yellow cards: Ali Lajami (Al-Nassr) Lineups: Al-Nassr: Bento; Sultan Al-Ghannam

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Congress portrays PM Modi ‘headless’; ‘Sar tan se juda’ imagery, says BJP; Venugopal issues whip for leaders

NEW DELHI: Congress’ pictorial post on social media, seemingly portraying PM Modi without his head, caused a furore in BJP. The governing party said the image echoed the Islamist ” sar tan se juda ” call recently made by a Pakistan diplomat in London, who had mocked Indian diaspora with a throat-slitting gesture.Congress posted the

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Where to Eat in Cornwall, UK

My first introduction to the singular beauty of England’s West Country was in Somerset 15 years ago and began with an alarmingly sharp right turn off a country highway onto a “lane”—a steep descent between fields of indifferent sheep along what most Americans might call a hiking path. Towering hedgerows of beech trees sprouting through

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I AM KILMAR

This Week / April 18, 2025 Click for free download of Steve Brodner’s I AM KILMAR illustration for use in demos or socials. Hold the powerful to account by supporting The Nation The chaos and cruelty of the Trump administration reaches new lows each week. Trump’s catastrophic “Liberation Day” has wreaked havoc on the world

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One to One: John & Yoko – documentary shows how Lennon and Ono shaped protest music, pop culture and each other

The new documentary One to One: John & Yoko offers an illuminating look into John Lennon’s post-Beatles activism with his partner Yoko Ono. It captures an early 1970s climate that was charged with political unrest and media saturation. Rather than perpetuate the simplified myth of Lennon as a lone revolutionary figure, the film spotlights Ono’s

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Cuthand: Poilievre must condemn his party’s residential school deniers

The Indigenous leaders have requested the removal of Aaron Gunn, Conservative candidate for North Island-Powell River on Vancouver Island. Author of the article: Doug Cuthand  •  Saskatoon StarPhoenix Published Apr 12, 2025  •  Last updated 19 minutes ago  •  3 minute read Canada’s Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to the crowd at the “Canada First”

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What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry

Photo Illustration by ABC News / Getty Images Welcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a

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Saudi Arabia Imposes Temporary Visa Ban on 14 Countries, Including Pakistan and India, Ahead of Hajj Season

Saudi Arabia has temporarily stopped issuing certain visas to 14 countries, including Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh, ahead of the upcoming Hajj season. This suspension affects Umrah, business, and family visit visas and is expected to stay in place until mid-June. The decision was made to help control the large number of people entering the country

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Pet food trends

From homemade treats to edible ‘barktastic’ bones and what not to feed your furry friends, Hilary Biller shares the low down on pet food innovation 06 April 2025 – 00:00 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Homemade dog biscuits Image: 123rf.com/robertprzybysz 1 . TREAT YOUR

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Trump adviser suggests lifting US beef ban won’t lead to tariff exemption

Donald Trump’s commerce secretary has indicated Australia should not expect an exemption from tariffs even if it relaxes its restrictions on imports of American beef. The US president singled out Australia’s barriers on beef imports when he unveiled his “liberation day” tariffs plan, which has sent American markets plummeting and provoked panicked trade partners to

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35-year-old was 29 months away from getting her $247,804 student debt forgiven. Now she’s stuck.

Aubrey Bertram was starting to imagine her life without student debt. Bertram, a staff attorney at Wild Montana, a nonprofit that works on land conservation in the state, had just around 2½ years left of payments before her $247,804 federal student loan balance would be excused under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. But for many months now, she’s

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JMR Infotech Drives Unprecedented Core Banking Transformation in West Africa, Enhancing Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency

JMR Infotech Drives Unprecedented Core Banking Transformation in West Africa, Enhancing Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency JMR Infotech continues to demonstrate its capability to empower financial institutions across West Africa through transformative core banking solutions. A recent implementation of a cutting-edge core banking platform by JMR Infotech for a major financial institution in Burkina Faso

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Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor’s Abir Gulaal Faces Ban Threats From Indian Political Parties

Abir Gulaal, the upcoming film starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor, has come under fire just days after its teaser debuted, sparking political backlash and threats of a regional ban. The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and other groups are opposing the film’s release in India, reigniting long-standing tensions over the inclusion

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Do you qualify for Express Entry’s updated Healthcare and Social Services category?

Pharmacists, social workers, and dental hygienists can now qualify for category-based draws, giving these professionals a better chance to get Canadian permanent residence (PR) through Express Entry. On 27 February, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) made major changes to Express Entry categories. Check your eligibility for category-based draws In addition to creating a

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Trio of political parties to officially make the ballot in Calgary election

At least three political parties will run candidates in Calgary’s upcoming municipal election, with the third officially certified this week. A Better Calgary (ABC) announced it has been certified by Elections Calgary as a municipal political party, with candidates confirmed in seven of Calgary’s 14 wards in October’s election. So far those candidates are Gordon Elliott in

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ICE detains international graduate student at University of Minnesota

1 of 2 | An international student at the University of Minnesota was detained in Minneapolis by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, a situation the university’s president calls “deeply concerning.” File Photo courtesy Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE March 29 (UPI) — An international student at the University of Minnesota was detained in Minneapolis

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Aerobic exercises, resistance training key to reduce breast cancer recurrence: Study

Indulging in moderate- to high-intensity aerobic exercises twice to three times weekly, with resistance training added in a few times per week, may potentially reduce the recurrence rate of breast cancer, according to new research.  While aerobic exercises like swimming, running, and climbing stairs, resistance training includes pushups and bench presses. Researchers from Edith Cowan

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Powering the AI revolution

From pv magazine 03/25 Goldman Sachs has estimated global data centers use around 55 GW of electricity and say demand will rise 165% by 2030, thanks to advancements in AI. Dan Shugar, chief executive of solar panel mounting system manufacturer Nextracker, told news organization CNBC, in June, that he expects renewables to be the main

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Join Our DHA-Accredited CME Webinar:Advancements in Pediatric Seating Solutions and 3D Customization

Hope AMC Dubai is going to organize a DHA-Accredited CME webinar for healthcare professionals to help them become well-versed in the advancements in pediatric seating solutions and 3D customization. DHA-Accredited CME Webinar DUBAI, UAE – March 26, 2025 – PRLog — Hope AMC is excited to invite healthcare professionals to participate in an exclusive DHA-accredited

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Dickey’s Barbecue Announces Exciting New Location in Eau Claire, WI, With Food Truck on the Move

The Eau Claire Dickey’s Food Truck is available for on-site caterings. Local franchisees Mark Anderson and Dan Pekol bring authentic Texas-style BBQ to Eau Claire, offering in-store dining and food truck catering for events. Dallas, TX  (RestaurantNews.com)  Dickey’s Barbecue, the nation’s largest BBQ franchise , is set to open in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, at 2233

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Japan’s malls eye “killer” tenants from Asia and beyond

Leasing executives from Japan’s top developers are on a global hunt for high-potential tenants, especially those from Asia daring to race to retail’s cutting edge. A recent “killer tenant survey” conducted by Nikkei, which directly interviewed 51 leasing professionals from major Japanese developers, highlights key consumer trends shaping tenant selection. Essentially, it reveals that consumers

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High court freezes gov’t decision to fire Shin Bet chief Bar; thousands rally against gov’t in Jerusalem

Demonstrators rally against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar, outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, March 20, 2025. (Photo: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90) The Israeli cabinet voted unanimously to dismiss the head of the domestic intelligence service Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, due to a lack of

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Turtleboy’s Attorney Finds Ruling Sharing Karen Read Texts ‘Troubling’

Tim Bridl, who represents blogger Aiden Kearney — known as ‘Turtleboy’ — said a judge’s ruling that shares his client’s texts with Karen Read’s prosecutor violates privacy. (3/21/25) MORE Conspiracy to Commit, Murder & Mayhem, Vehicular Crimes Karen Read Latest Videos Turtleboy’s Attorney Finds Ruling Sharing Karen Read Texts ‘Troubling’ Lori Daybell Appears In Court

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‘Pawn Stars’ boss Rick Harrison questions if he could have saved son from fentanyl overdose: ‘Nothing worse’

Reality star Rick Harrison continues to grieve the loss of his son, Adam Harrison, more than one year after his death due to an accidental overdose. The “Pawn Stars” personality admitted in an interview on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger” that Adam, who struggled with addiction issues throughout his life, is on his mind every

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Talking Southern – Liable

This word sounds like a term associated with a debt instrument, as in, “The borrower shall be liable…” and similar phrases. In the South, however, we use it conversationally to mean inclined or prone to do something, generally—but not always—something adverse. It is pronounced “LYE-bel” (rhymes with “Bible”), and the following sentences illustrate its usage:

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MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse attract more than 1600 industry professionals

– The MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse conferences ran in parallel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) today, attracting more than 1,600 industry professionals from 22 countries and regions – About 80 expert speakers from around the world presented at some 30 sessions, InnoTalks and digital marketing and e-tailing workshops, as well as the “Meet the Leaders”

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Toronto wants to spend $10.7M on World Cup ticket packages and resell them for a profit

Toronto Toronto’s 2026 FIFA World Cup committee wants to spend nearly $11 million on ticket packages for the upcoming games and resell them at marked up prices, with some councillors saying the move would amount to “scalping” with taxpayers’ money. Some councillors say plan amounts to ‘scalping’, others call it ‘a big money-maker’ Michael Smee · CBC

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Whistleblower’s exposé of the cult of Mark Zuckerberg reveals peril of power-crazy tech bros | John Naughton

There’s nothing more satisfying than watching a corporate giant make a stupid mistake. The behemoth in question is Meta, and when Careless People, a whistleblowing book by a former senior employee, Sarah Wynn-Williams, came out last week, its panic-stricken lawyers immediately tried to have it suppressed by the Emergency International Arbitral Tribunal. This strange institution

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64&Key Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi North Listed for Sale

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi – Image Credit HVS    The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corpus Christi North, a 64-key limited-service hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, is currently available for acquisition. The hotel’s advantageous location, recent renovations, strong historical revenue, and potential for improved performance make it an appealing investment opportunity. The 64-key

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Mastermind viewers beg producers to ‘up the bar’ after contestant sparks outrage with specialist subject

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting

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UBA Accelerates Gender Inclusion With 58% Female In Fresh GMAP Intake

Posted by African Examiner Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines Sunday, March 9th, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) continues to reinforce its unwavering commitment to gender diversity, equality, and empowerment. This year’s IWD global theme, “Accelerate Action”, aligns perfectly with UBA’s

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Govt to provide ICT training to 300,000 youth in collaboration with Huawei: PM

Notes ICT training program will not only boost IT exports but also create employment opportunities for young professionals LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equipping youth with modern skills, emphasizing that all possible support is being provided to enhance their digital capabilities. Chairing a review meeting in his camp office

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Pakistan fully endorses ‘Arab-Islamic plan’ for Gaza reconstruction: Dar

OIC’s emergency ministerial meeting adopts Egyptian plan, which has now become an Arab-Islamic plan JEDDAH: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Saturday endorsed the Arab League’s proposal for reconstruction of war-torn Gaza under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority. Dar expressed the support while addressing the Extraordinary Session of the

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‘A big, big deal’ — Windsor’s Sandra Pupatello appointed to Canadian Senate

Published Mar 07, 2025  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  3 minute read Sandra Pupatello speaks at a press conference on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, near the Ambassador Bridge. Photo by Dan Janisse /Windsor Star Canada’s Senate has gained another Windsor representative. Former provincial cabinet minister and long-time local politician, Sandra Pupatello, is one of

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uSMART Securities Initiates Coverage on NAAS Technology with a ‘Buy’ Rating and a Target Price of US$3.2 per ADS, Citing Industry Leadership and Profitability Outlook

HONG KONG, Mar 7, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – uSMART Securities recently initiated coverage on NAAS Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: NAAS) with a “Buy”rating, setting a target price of US$3.20 per ADS, compared to the current trading price of US$1.15 per ADS as of March 7, 2025.  The firm’s investment thesis is driven by the following key

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