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[East African] Bill Gates, co-founder of tech giant Microsoft, philanthropist, and one of the world's richest men scares some people, especially those on the extreme political right.
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Mark Cuban calls for $1,000 stimulus checks every two weeks through November - L.A. Focus Newspaper
The billionaire investor says additional stimulus for Americans is just as paramount as it was at the start of the pandemic, claiming there are "two economies", in which some are able to pay their bills and others
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COVID Testing Of Teachers, Staff Hotly Debated As California Schools Reopen - Voice and Viewpoint
IN SUMMARY: Without clear guidance from the state, coronavirus testing remains a contentious and costly issue as more school districts inch toward reopening. As schools throughout California tiptoe toward reopening, decisions about whether to routinely test teachers, staff and even students for the
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3 Car Safety Tips To Hit The Road This Fall
When you’re behind the wheel of your car – whether you’re driving alone or with friends and family – safety should always be your biggest concern. And with fall officially […] The post 3 Car Safety Tips To Hit The Road This Fall appeared first on Essence.
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“Harness The Power Of The Word ‘NO'”: An Expert On How Overwhelmed Parents Juggling Working From Home Can Practice Self-Care
We talked with an expert and teacher about the best ways to look out for ourselves and be as understanding as possible with our kids during this extremely stressful time. Here are the nuggets of wisdom she passed on.
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Pandemic heightens depression, suicide risk, Parkland experts say | Dallas Weekly
September is National Suicide Prevention Month   DALLAS – COVID-19 hasn’t just attacked our physical well-being. It has also eroded our sense of safety, security and social connectedness. At best, we’re anxious about when life may get back to normal or afraid of catching the virus. At worst, we’re
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D.C. Black Repertory Company to Honor Founder, Others During 49th Anniversary Fete
The DC Black Repertory Company Alumni Association and Multi-Media Training Institute will honor actor and D.C. native Robert Hooks and four luminaries who were integral members of the company in a virtual celebration of its 49th anniversary next month.
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Media fraternity calls Charamba to order – NewsDay Zimbabwe
BY STAFF REPORTERS STAKEHOLDERS in the media industry yesterday warned government against threatening media organisations and interfering in editorial policies of independent newspapers as it posed serious danger to Press freedoms and the safety of practitioners. This came after President Emmerson
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Africa: WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks At the Member State Briefing On Covid-19 - 24 September 2020
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Fanset set to launch UBI to reduce insurance fraud
BY Melody Chikono FANSET International is set to launch a Usage Based Insurance (UBI) in Zimbabwe which aims to reduce insurance fraud by up to 90% while also reducing claim settlement time among other things. A wholly-owned Zimbabwean company Fanset International has operations in South
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US parents delaying preschool and kindergarten amid pandemic - Black News Channel
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Claire Reagan was feeling overwhelmed as her oldest child's first day of kindergarten approached and with a baby on the way. The 5-year-old boy has autism, and she worried he would struggle with juggling in-person and virtual
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Kenya’s Chief Judge Suggests Parliament Be Dissolved Over Lack Of Women - Blavity
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‘Look At The Coons’ Song And Video Go Viral After Daniel Cameron Defends Grand Jury Decision
An old song has been given new life after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron defended a grand jury's decision to bring charges that have nothing to do with the actual police killing of Breonna Taylor.
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‘I Had a Right to Be at Central’: Remembering Little Rock’s integration battle
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