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The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on
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Ellis: Cold and Flu Season During COVID-19
By Glenn Ellis “Both COVID-19 and flu can spread from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact with one another (within about six feet). Both are spread mainly by droplets made when people with the illness (COVID-19 or flu) cough, sneeze, or talk. These droplets can land in the
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November 3: So much at stake in this election | Chicago Defender
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Our courts are deteriorating quickly to an anti-worker mindset. Over the past four years, two very conservative Supreme Court justices have been appointed, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch, moving the Court further to the right and further away from protecting our rights.  And
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U. S. sets daily record for virus cases for the 6th time in 10 days : TheGrio
As the records continue to rise, hospitals are canceling elective surgeries and discharging patients early in order to have beds to treat virus patients. In Florida, many intensive care units have reached maximum
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Committee wants to wrap sex harassment review by March
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck is hoping that the Joint Select Committee on the Sexual Harassment Act 2020 can complete deliberations by March 2021 to speed up the passing of legislation that will give protection to hundreds of victims suffering in...
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Trump threatens to move RNC without assurances from governor
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California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases : TheGrio
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s confirmed coronavirus cases have topped 409,000, surpassing New York for most in the nation, according... View Article The post California surpasses New York state in confirmed virus cases appeared first on TheGrio.
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Set free electoral stage ahead of 2023: US
THE United States yesterday said Zimbabwe should complete its electoral reforms to set a free and fair stage for the 2023 general elections. BY MOSES MATENGA The US also castigated Zimbabwe for indefinitely suspending by-elections under the guise of COVID 19. In a terse message by the US embassy in
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Africa battles Covid-19 second wave as vaccines expected to delay | Africanews
Most countries aren't expected to receive vaccine shipments until mid 2021. Africa has to secure at least 1.5 billion vaccine doses needed to reach 60% of its 1.3 billion people, according to the Africa CDC.
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British woman gets $1 million fine in Jamaica for crash that killed two - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Gleaner) A Britain-born woman who went on a high-speed joyride through two parishes, ending in a spectacular crash that killed two persons, has been sentenced to a fine of just under
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Dry Harbour Mountain developer hits back
DEVELOPERS of the controversial Dry Harbour Mountain project yesterday came out swinging at critics who have lambasted the Government for reversing its earlier decision to prevent the project from going ahead.
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Byron Allen buys TV station in Hawaii, donates $100K to Feeding America - TheGrio
Byron Allen has expanded his media ownership and empowered a community in Hawaii at the same time. Read More: Byron... View Article The post Byron Allen buys TV station in Hawaii, donates $100K to Feeding America appeared first on TheGrio.
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Harris’ selection represents unprecedented moment of racial reckoning – Daytona Times
As Joe Biden said the day after announcing his choice, “This morning, all across the nation, little girls woke up, especially little black and brown girls, who so often feel overlooked and undervalued in their communities, but today, today just maybe, they’re seeing themselves for the first time in
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PM Johnson could lose his seat and majority at next election – poll
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on course to lose his own seat and neither of the two main political parties is likely to win an outright majority at the next general election, not due until 2024, according to a new poll. This is the first detailed survey of the
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Uganda: Us Donates Coronavirus Supplies Worth Shs6.8b
[Monitor] The United States through its Department of Defence (DoD) has donated Covid-19 testing reagents and personal protective equipment (PPEs) worth $1.87m (approximately Shs6.8b) to help the government of Uganda in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Africa: Covid-19 - NCAA Issues Protocol for Passengers From UK, South Africa
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given out protocol for all passengers originating from United Kingdom and South Africa effective from Dec.28.
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Colin Kaepernick To Serve On Medium’s Board
Activist and athlete Colin Kaepernick has been dedicated to amplifying stories about systemic injustices and societal issues impacting the Black
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Brighter horizons for men of color meeting outdoors - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Duluth-area men find rewards in the outdoors and ask why so few Black and brown people know the feeling.
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Kamala Harris chooses 'Pioneer' as her Secret Service code name - L.A. Focus Newspaper
Harris was put under Secret Service protection last week, shortly after presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced the senator from California as his running
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JLP’s Lawrence smells victory in recount
WESTERN BUREAU: Daniel Lawrence of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has turned the corner and widened the gap on People’s National Party’s (PNP) opponent Luther Buchanan in the race for the Westmoreland Eastern seat. Buchanan, the incumbent, has been...
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Legal Advertising Bids and Proposals 10-21-20 | New Pittsburgh Courier
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT Sealed bid proposals are hereby solicited for the Community College of Allegheny County, 800 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15233 on the following: BID PROPOSAL NO. 1077 – CENTER FOR FACULTY INNOVATION BUILDING ALTERATIONS
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Why I Believe President-Elect Biden Should Pass Paid Family Leave In His First 100 Days - Blavity
Adequate, accessible and affordable paid family leave has to be a central pillar in COVID-19 economic relief.
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'What Happened?': Porsha Williams Thanks Fans for Their Well-Wishes After Being In the Hospital
Porsha Williams gave her fans quite a fright after updating them in a Nov. 14 Instagram post that she had been in a hospital. The two posted photos show
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SheaMoisture Launches $100,000 Fund and New Coalition to Support Social Justice Activists
And as people organize for justice, SheaMoisture has created the Social Justice Coalition to provide five activists with $20,000 to support their
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Wear your masks! - TSDMemphis.com
As the count of COVID-19 numbers continues to yield dizzying numbers in Greater Memphis, the need to mask-up mounts with life-saving urgency. On Friday, Shelby County Health Department data showed 18,058 confirmed/probable coronavirus cases, including 374 new cases reported over the previous 24
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Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of December 7 - DefenderNetwork.com
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing theschedule for sitesoffering free COVID-19 tests the week of December 7, 2020. The week will offer 20free testing sites across Houston.Houston Health DepartmentThe Houston Health Departmentwill offerdrive-thru testing at two
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Daniel Hale Williams
Born: 1/18/1856 Hollidaysburg, PennsylvaniaDied: 8/4/1931 Idlewild, MichiganDaniel Hale Williams was an American general surgeon who, in 1893, performed the second documented successful pericardium surgery to repair a wound. He also founded Provident Hospital, the first non-segregated hospital in
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Africa: The COVID - 19 Pandemic Shows Us Just How Much Women May Be Left Behind
As the precautional measure of social distancing find more people working from home, let us reflect on these five possible ways that may help ensure that women and girls are not being left behind as the world sets itself to deal with a humanitarian crisis that we just may never have thought
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Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy in the US - L.A. Focus Newspaper

The company, which is based in the United Kingdom, filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York on Tuesday, which shelters the US assets of foreign companies undergoing restructuring proceedings in their home

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Doctor Considered To Be 'Jay-Z' Of Brooklyn Hospital, Who Delayed Retirement To Fight COVID-19, Dies Of The Virus - Blavity
Dr. James A. Mahoney spent 40 years serving hospitals in low-income
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