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UW Credit Union Reduces All Overdraft Fees to $5 | The Madison Times
New, simplified policy aims to create more equitable banking while supporting the financially vulnerable Effective Tuesday, July 13, UW Credit Union will cut its overdraft (OD) and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees by more than 80%, from $30 per occurrence to $5. The simplified policy creates
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University of South Carolina IDs buildings honoring racists, says names can't go
The University of South Carolina president has indicated he does not plan to ask the Legislature for permission to change... View Article The post University of South Carolina IDs buildings honoring racists, says names can't go appeared first on TheGrio.
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Texas Democrats Who Fled State to Protest Voter Suppression Test Positive for COVID-19
Two more Texas House Democrats who left the state to prevent Republicans from passing a restrictive voting bill have tested positive for COVID-19.   They joined three other legislators who have tested positive for the virus, CNN reported.    'All of us are fully vaccinated and following CDC
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Public outrage forces Energy Department to amend ban on sale of fuel into containers
Complaints have forced the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to amend the ban on sale of petrol and diesel in containers.
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Tobago restaurant owner: Curbside services won't benefit dining sector - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Tobago restaurant owner Kirton Sorias says while he is grateful the Government has decided to reopen the food sector, bonafide dining establishments will not benefit. After being shut down for two and a half months, the Prime Minister announced last Saturday that the food industry will resume
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Biden Administration to Appeal Ruling that Strikes Down DACA
President Joe Biden said Saturday that the Department of Justice would appeal a federal judge in Texas' ruling that said that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) was illegal, according to NBC News. Biden said U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Hanen's decision was 'deeply
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RwandAir, Qatar strike deal | The Standard
KIGALI — Rwanda’s national carrier, RwandAir has become the first — and only — sub-Saharan African airline to launch a loyalty partnership with Qatar Airways.
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Jacob Zuma 'having serious issues in prison', spokesperson claims
On Tuesday, Mzwanele Manyi revealed that prison has been no walk in the park for Jacob Zuma - and uBaba is struggling with 'a number of issues'
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United States Condemns China for Widespread Cyberattacks - BNC
By: Tadi Abedje For President Joe Biden and his administration, there is a concerted endeavor to thrust away any additional government breaches. Recently, the Chinese government has been connected to a ransomware attack that involved Microsoft and VPN firm PulseSecure.  The U.S. and its allies in
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Detroit Mayor Presents Keys to the City to Bishops J. Drew Sheard, John Henry Sheard | The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, left, presents Bishop J. Drew Sheard, right, with the key to the city at The Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre. Still shot image courtesy of the City of Detroit Facebook page. Mayor Mike Duggan recently presented keys to the city for the first time to a father and son
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119 COVID-19 patients died in Harris County Safety Net Hospitals; none fully vaccinated - DefenderNetwork.com
Nearly 120 people have died of COVID-19 in Harris County safety net hospitals since Jan. 1 — none of whom were fully vaccinated, according to Harris Health System president and CEO Dr. Esmaeil Porsa. As COVID-19 cases begin to climb throughout the state, Harris County hospitals
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Former police officer sentenced to 50 years imprisonment for corruption
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A Message from Director Chanel Compton - Honoring Gloria Richardson | Afro
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Riots in SA: KwaZulu-Natal stable, no new looting incidents – Ntshavheni
Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni gave an update on government’s response to the unrest, which rocked Gauteng and KZN
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Kanye West Holding ‘Donda’ Listening Session In Atlanta, Album Cover Revealed
Kanye West's new album, Donda, is officially on the way. Yeezy is holding a listening session for the new project in Atlanta this week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Olympics Missing Ugandan weightlifter wanted to stay in Japan – media reports
TOKYO,  An Ugandan weightlifter who went missing from an Olympic training camp on Friday left a note saying he wanted to stay The post Olympics Missing Ugandan weightlifter wanted to stay in Japan - media reports appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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Prof Imbert: Higher UTT fees could work out at $100 a month - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
PROF Clem Imbert, chairman of the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), told Newsday on Friday the university's management was having meetings with the student body to try to minimise the effect of a recent rise in the bundle of non-tuition fees. The amount students have to pay has risen fr
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‘Do Better’: Naomi Osaka Blocks Megyn ‘Blackface’ Kelly On Twitter For Trolling Her Anxiety
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Ogwumike files appeal to play in Olympics - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Six-year-old boy and man killed in Vereeniging accident
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TikTok Testing a Channel for Career Recruitment for Gen-Z - BNC
By Briasia Russ TikTok has considered testing a channel specifically for career recruitment. Although the app is known for Gen-Z and Millennials showing off their dance moves and creative sides, the app is considering using it for resumes.   But can your TikTok profile land you a job? Create your
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Earthquake: Parts of SA shaken by three consecutive weak quakes
Three earthquakes hit parts of SA between 15:17 and 17:21 on Saturday. The biggest of the weak quakes had a 2.7 magnitude
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ONLY five EC health workers hospitalised with Covid-19 after the vaccine
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Kenyan Doctor Ditches Medicine, Finds Success In Fitness And Adventures Firm – The Omaha Star
NAIROBI, Kenya — When Taii Odero, 37, started working as a gym trainer in Nairobi while pursuing a medical degree at the University of Nairobi between 2004 and 2008, little did he imagine that it would lead to a successful fitness business a few years down the line.
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Journalist Describes Getting COVID-19 Vaccine in Taiwan | Post News Group
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160kg of rhino horn seized in major SARS bust at OR Tambo airport
Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) made a major bust of rhino horns weighing 160kg at the OR Tambo airport on Saturday.
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27,000 people join project to rebuild after looting
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Space tight at Forensics as murder victims' bodies brought for storage - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
There was little space to move at the Forensic Science Centre, St James, on Friday as the bodies of murder victims from Wednesday and Thursday were brought to the centre for storage. On Wednesday three people were killed in Arima, five in Tunapuna and one in St James. On Thursday another man
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Rain delays repair work on Guapo/Cap-de-Ville road - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

ORIGINALLY scheduled to complete the installation of a pipeline at the Guapo/Cap-de-Ville Main Road in Point Fortin by last Friday, the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has now said it will be completed by next Thursday.

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