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Life as a DU girl in Denver, Colorado - Dallas Examiner
By MOLLIE FINCH BELT The Dallas Examiner In 1962, I transferred from Spelman College to the University of Denver after my freshman year. My father selected the university for me. It is a [...] The post Life as a DU girl in Denver, Colorado appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
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Rainier Beach, West Seattle To Transition From Testing Sites To Full-Time Vaccination Hubs - The Seattle Medium
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) COVID-19 Community Testing and Vaccination Hubs in Rainier Beach and West Seattle will transition to full-time COVID vaccination hubs beginning Wednesday, March
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COVID-19: South Africa’s death toll breaches 19 000
It comes as the Minister of Health Dr Zweli Mkhize warned of a possible resurgence of the respiratory disease
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Tropical Storm Fay moves toward mid-Atlantic, New England - Black News Channel
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Fay slightly picked up speed and strength as it moved closer to land Friday, and forecasters decreased projections for rain totals and flooding. Fay was expected to bring 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) of rain, with the possibility of flash flooding in parts of the
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No more Greek letters for hurricanes – Florida Courier
BY DAVID FLESHLER SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL/TNS FORT LAUDERDALE — Late-season hurricanes will no longer carry baffling Greek names like Zeta and Theta. The Greek alphabet will be dropped as a source of hurricane names for busy seasons like last year’s, when the supply of proper names was
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Source: Florida Courier
Tropical Storm Omar forms as Nana approaches Central America
MIAMI, United States (AP) - Tropical Storm Omar formed off the US East Coast yesterday as Tropical Storm Nana approached the coast of Central America, the US National Hurricane Center reported.
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South Africa: Covid-19 Second Wave Crashes Over Four Provinces
[Daily Maverick] While prevention is the strongest weapon South Africans have, many seem reluctant to follow recommendations.
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Weather patterns a threat to Zim food security
ZIMBABWE is facing extreme weather patterns such as excessive heat, recurrent droughts and flooding which pose a threat to food security and lives due to climate change. Water sources are fast drying up, leading to reduced agricultural productivity. Environment, Climate ministry director for
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Tropical Storm Laura drenches Jamaica - Stabroek News
(Jamaica Observer) The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) had advised that Laura would be passing north of Jamaica yesterday and that the Meteorological Service of Jamaica had issued a flash flood watch for low-lying and flood-prone areas of all parishes, effective
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Allegheny County reports 246 new COVID-19 cases, as UPMC seeks vaccine trial volunteers | New Pittsburgh Courier
by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Department of Health [ACHD] reported 246 new COVID-19 infections Wednesday, bringing the total case count since March 14 to 5,610 cases. ACHD also reported five additional COVID-related fatalities and one new hospitalization. To date, there have been
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UN report: Increased warming closing in on agreed upon limit - Black News Channel
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer The world is getting closer to passing a temperature limit set by global leaders five years ago and may exceed it in the next decade or so, according to a new United Nations report. In the next five years, the world has nearly a 1-in-4 chance of experiencing
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Marco becomes hurricane headed for US Gulf Coast
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Marco became a hurricane over the Gulf of Mexico yesterday on a path toward the Louisiana coast as Tropical Storm Laura killed at least seven people in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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Zimbabwe: 24 Senior Officers Promoted
[The Herald] Twenty four Zimbabwe National Army lieutenant colonels have been promoted to the rank of colonel by Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces President Mnangagwa.
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Allegheny County reports 77 new COVID-19 cases | New Pittsburgh Courier
by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Health Department [ACHD] reported 77 additional COVID-19 infections and one COVID-related fatality Saturday, bringing the tally to 9,359 cases and 284 deaths since March 14. The new cases … Continued
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Tropical storm sets a record as it churns toward the Caribbean - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The storm was around 1,250 miles east of the southern Windward Islands on Wednesday morning, packing winds of 45 mph and moving to the west-northwest at 12
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Black Woman Police Officer Is Biking 400 Miles for Black Lives
Alisha Zellner, a police officer in Fort Collins, Colorado, is working—and biking—hard to change the system from the inside. She’s pledged to bike 400 miles over the month of July…
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Africa: Giving a Voice to Soil Organisms - Our Silent Allies in the Fight Against Hunger
Press Release - FAO-hosted Global Symposium on Soil Biodiversity kicks off
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Public Has Until May 26 to Comment on Cowgirl Bebop Floating Lounge
The public can weigh in on whether a 120-foot floating barge containing a restaurant and a bar should be allowed to operate off two uninhabited cays near St. Thomas and St. John.
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Allegheny County reports 172 new COVID-19 cases Monday; the state is nearing 102,000 cases | New Pittsburgh Courier
by PublicSource Reporters The Allegheny County Department of Health [ACHD] reported 172 COVID-19 infections Monday, bringing the total case count since March 14 to 6,435 cases. The new cases span from July 3 through July 19 from 2,173 tests, resulting in a 7.9% positivity rate. ACHD also reported
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Former health officials granted bail in R1.2 bn tender fraud
The corruption case against the four officials has been postponed to 3 December 2020
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New York health provider investigated for illegal use of COVID vaccine
A New York medical provider is currently under investigation for fraudulently obtaining and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine. ParCare Community Health... View Article The post New York health provider investigated for illegal use of COVID vaccine appeared first on TheGrio.
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Ty Dolla $ign ft. Nicki Minaj “Expensive,” Keke Palmer “Virgo Tendencies” & More | Daily Visuals 8.28.20
For his Nicki Minaj assisted visuals to “Expensive,” Ty Dolla $ign blesses a pretty young woman with his credit card and lets her rack up on expensive attire to the point the man can build a new outhouse with all the boxes and bags she brings to his luxurious home. Talk about spreading the wealth.
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Guatemala digs through landslide where 100 believed buried - Black News Channel
By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press PURULHA, Guatemala (AP) — Guatemalan search brigades pulled the first bodies Friday from a massive rain-fueled landslide where at least 100 people are believed to be entombed, as the remains of Hurricane Eta moved across Caribbean waters, strengthening enroute to
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BLM Protesters Attacked By Pro-Police Demonstrators in Colorado
A pro-police and pro-Trump "Back the Blue" rally in Colorado turned violent when attendees attacked Black Lives Matter protesters.
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Ex-officer gets probation for holding Black man at gunpoint, kneeling on neck - TheGrio
An ex-police officer in Colorado has been sentenced to probation after holding a Black man and his colleague at gunpoint.... View Article The post Ex-officer gets probation for holding Black man at gunpoint, kneeling on neck appeared first on TheGrio.
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Health Department Has Support And Resources Available For People In Isolation Due To COVID - The Seattle Medium
In King County, with the support of DOD, the public health department has launched the Household Assistance Request Program (HAR). This program provides financial assistance to people who have tested positive for COVID-19 and need to isolate or quarantine themselves at home. The program will cover
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Scientists Find New Reason behind Droughts in India – The Wilmington Journal
TAMIL NADU — Droughts are not new to India, but scientists have recently cited cause other than El Niño for the seasonal dry spells. El Niño, first identified in the 1600s, is associated with the [...]
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Some 100 doctors plead with Ramaphosa to urgently review Ivermectin in Covid-19 battle
"Respected President, I implore you at this time of need, legalise Ivermectin - trust us - the health professionals who are the most vulnerable against this disease - to dispense Ivermectin with informed consent." – Dr. Naseeba Kathrada.
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Mayor Lightfoot Announces $33 million in Housing Assistance Grants For Chicagoans Facing Evictions and Foreclosures. | Chicago Defender
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that $33million in funding, from the federal CARES relief funds and the greater philanthropic community, will go to housing assistance grants, including mortgage and rent relief. … Continued
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