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Man Dies on First Day of Work in 9-Story Plunge down Elevator Shaft – The Wilmington Journal
A married father of four's first day at a new job in Turkey ended in tragedy after a freak accident took his life. Nail Polat, 47, arrived for his first shift at a new grocery [...]
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Herd immunity: What it means for you
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'Step On Track' programme launched to introduce young people from BAME backgrounds to horseracing - Voice Online
CAREERS IN Racing (CiR), the dedicated careers marketing arm of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA),... The post 'Step On Track' programme launched to introduce young people from BAME backgrounds to horseracing appeared first on Voice Online.
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As lockdown eases, Kenyan doctors warn Covid still lurking | News24
Kenya is reporting a decline in coronavirus cases, and hospital admissions for Covid-19 have fallen sharply, but some frontline health workers say infections are going undetected and could even be rising.
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Things to Know About CBD Vape and Cartridges in 2020 | PensacolaVoice Magazine 2020
Nowadays, CBD has become a popular ingredient in treating many health problems. There are different ways to consume it, and many people are unaware of this thing. We get cannabis in the form of oil, vapes, and much more. No doubt that it helps in treating your problems, but some Read More
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$4 million grant by Department of Labor helps Dannon Project restore lives
By Donna Cope Alabama Newscenter Nearly 25 years ago, Danon Pruitt’s young life was cut short. “As a high school senior, my youngest brother-in-law had his whole life ahead of him. He was an innocent bystander,” said Kerri Pruitt, co-founder and executive director of the Dannon Project. “He was
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Reparations study, police reform coming to CA - Black Voice News
Good morning, California. It’s Thursday, October 1. Newsom signs high-profile bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the reparations bill over Zoom on Sept. 30, 2020. Screenshot via YouTube As historic protests against police brutality and racism continue to sweep across California and the
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Rose Garden Announcement Of Supreme Court Nominee Suspected COVID-19 Super-Spreader Event
Last week in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump officially nominated Amy Coney Barrett to replaceJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburgon the Supreme Court, the Guardian reports. That gathering is
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“My Mother Was On Food Stamps And I Was On SNAP:” Dascha Polanco Speaks Out On Food Insecurity For #FeedTheVote Campaign
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Nampak cans Africa growth, for now | Fin24
Nampak says the past 11 months have been characterised by a weak economy and consumers' disposable incomes under pressure, all exacerbated by Covid-19 lockdown measures.
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WHAT’S REALLY UP WITH THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY? | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Plausible Scenarios Part 1 of a 4-part series Black people should NOT vote for President Donald John Trump on November 3, 2020! In this series we will examine some of the reasons why. We especially want to address those Blacks who inexplicably cannot seem to see beyond the deception that is
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Preserved by Purpose: The All-American Protest:Christianity and Black Lives | Dallas Weekly
“’Nobody can change the past,’” says my mother. “’Which is why revolutions exist,’” I reply” is a conversation that Alice Walker mentioned having with her mother in her book In Search of Our Mother’s Garden.    Though published over 30 years ago, these words perfectly explain recent protests over
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Trump's age, health woes raise his risk for COVID-19 illness
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Report Reveals Alarming Amount of Systemic Police and Prosecutorial Misconduct - Los Angeles Sentinel
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A call for collaboration on public safety legislation - Black Voice News
In summary We know that enacting legislation to restore public trust in law enforcement is an achievable goal, but it requires listening and collaboration. By Brian Marvel, Special to CalMatters Brian Marvel is president of the Peace Officers Research Association of
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Faith Groups Decry Trump's Plan To Slash Refugee Admissions To Historic Low
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Prospective Supreme Court Justice Barrett should be disqualified on racial issues | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Patrick Forrest President Donald Trump’s latest selection to the Supreme Court of the United States, federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett, to fill the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, has a local history, having spent three years on the Chicago-based Seventh Circuit Court of
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NFL: Fritz Pollard's pioneering role in American football history
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Mayor's task force on policing reform releases recommendations - DefenderNetwork.com
The Mayor's Task Force on Policing Reform today released a highly anticipated 153-page report with a list of recommendations proposed by the 45 member citizen group. Led by Chairman Larry Payne, the task force spent months listening to Houstonians and organizations about the type and kind of police
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels Awards $11.2 Million To Pediatric Cancer Research And Celebrates September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Dallas Post Tribune
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Ohio to Increase Minimum Wage in 2021
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ED’s ministers paying lip service to servant leadership
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By-elections banned as Khupe sneaks into Parly
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By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling early Friday, as Wall Street's first reaction to President Donald Trump's testing positive for the coronavirus was to retrench. The S&P 500 was 0.9% lower after the first few minutes of trading, dropping with stocks around the
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