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COVID-19 UPDATE: Two new cases, five discharged - Barbados Today
There were two new positive COVID-19 cases - one male and one female - identified on Friday, May 7, from the 678 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Five people also recovered, while 109 persons remain in isolation. Barbados has recorded 3,933 confirmed COVID-19 cases
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Jury selection in Ahmaud Arbery case set for October | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Deanna Hackney and Amir Vera, CNN Jury selection will begin October 18 for the state trial of three men facing charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year, according to Glynn County, Georgia, court records. Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was out for a jog near
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Preliminary air quality testing conducted by the Virgin Islands National Guard Civil Support Team Saturday found elevated levels of sulfur dioxide in the air near the Limetree Bay Refinery.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Coding, robotics comes to teachers’ college - Barbados Today
Government and schools have an important role to play in providing a variety of vocational courses and skillsets for Barbadians who seek new job opportunities in the modern workplace, Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw said Friday. She was addressing participants of a coding and robotics
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Elevated Levels of Sulfur Dioxide Found in Air Over STX
Preliminary air quality testing conducted by the Virgin Islands National Guard Civil Support Team Saturday found elevated levels of sulfur dioxide in the air near the Limetree Bay Refinery.
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SaintA Named One of Southeast Wisconsin's Top Workplaces - Milwaukee Community Journal
Employees offer high praise for Wisconsin provider of family-centered care and educational services   MILWAUKEE – SaintA, an evolving, community-facing human services organization that offers a comprehensive array of prevention, intervention and crisis resources that help children and families
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Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century - TheGrio
The U.S. birth rate fell 4% last year, the largest single-year decrease in nearly 50 years, according to a government... View Article The post US birth rate falls to lowest point in more than a century appeared first on TheGrio.
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Police video shows officer using stun gun on handcuffed man - TheGrio
Police video shows a Louisiana officer using a stun gun on a handcuffed 67-year-old man sitting in a patrol car’s... View Article The post Police video shows officer using stun gun on handcuffed man appeared first on TheGrio.
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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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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Black Mama's Love: Celebration Your Mom This Weekend With These Events | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
Doris Sharpe-Frasier is pictured here with her family - women always described as dressing sharp. Sharpe-Fraiser, the business owner/chef at Sharpest Eatery, is hosting a Hattitude 2021 Mother’s Day Gala on Saturday, May 8, at the Tireman Conference & Banquet Center. She is pictured with her large
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Bryan Vows to Find Source of Emissions Hovering Over STX
In the wake of a flood of reports about a "rotten egg" smell hovering over parts of St. Croix, Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. said Friday that everything possible is being done to “find out what is this strange odor affecting our residents.”
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Source: St. Croix Source | online all the time since 1999
15-year-old Bolingbrook girl dies from COVID-19 two days after testing positive | The Crusader Newspaper Group
BY Shannon Halligan, WGN TV Family is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old Bolingbrook girl who died from COVID-19 just two days after testing positive. Last week, Dykota Morgan was a perfectly healthy 15-year-old freshman at Bolingbrook High School who excelled in school and athletics. But shortly
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Executives with Regions Bank and the PGA TOUR Discuss Equity and Community Engagement at the Regions Tradition
By Evelyn Mitchell Doing More Today The Regions Tradition, a PGA TOUR Champions major sponsored by Regions Bank, brings players, fans, and businesses together for five days of golf benefitting Children’s of Alabama and a variety of other local charities. The tournament also brings together two
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Leading economist insists it cannot be business as usual - Barbados Today
Predicting that meaningful economic growth and business travel were highly unlikely to return to the region any time soon, one noted economist is warning of the urgent need for “disruption” of how things are done in the region in several industries. Regional economist Marla Dukharan said most
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
NOAA Report Declares Severe Drought for U.S. Virgin Islands
“There are signs of soil cracking on St. Thomas and St. Croix, and vegetation is showing distress across all islands. Precautions such as ordering hay and water deliveries are being taken to get through the dry season."
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Who will replace Janice Jackson as CPS Chief? | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Crusader Staff Report The leadership of Chicago Public Schools is in a flux as three of its top executives are leaving the district. The biggest departure is CPS CEO Dr. Janice Jackson, who, on Monday, May 3, announced that she will not renew her four-year contract when it expires next month. Her
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Commendations, reprimands for officer in Wright death - TheGrio
The service file of a suburban Minneapolis police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of Daunte Wright includes a commendation... View Article The post Commendations, reprimands for officer in Wright death appeared first on TheGrio.
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V.I.'s Cancer Registry Starting to Produce Information that May Help Save Lives
When a shower of oil from the neighboring refinery descended on Maria Otano’s neighborhood, the St. Croix resident pulled no punches about what was on her mind. “Our No. 1 concern is cancer,” Otano said.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
After Controversy, GM Plans to Spend More on Ads With Black Media | Local News | The Michigan Chronicle
After robust messaging from Black-owned media that General Motors (GM) is not giving them their fair shake, GM recently unveiled a new strategy to spend more money in advertising with diverse media companies, the Detroit Free Press reported. Last Friday, GM revealed a five-part plan (after a number
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STX 4th Grader Armani Harvey Wins Spot in Doodle for Google Contest
Armani Harvey, a fourth grader at Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School, has been named the U.S. Virgin islands winner in the 13th annual Doodle for Google competition. And everyone in the V.I can help him make it to the finals by voting online.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
BPS, Boston Afterschool & Beyond offer expanded summer programming - The Bay State Banner
Boston Public Schools is teaming up with Boston Afterschool and Beyond on an ambitious goal: enrolling nearly 28,000 students in summer recreational and enrichment programs. Kicking off the effort Thursday at the Mildred Avenue K-8 School, BPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius and representatives
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Source: The Bay State Banner
V.I. Unemployment Assistance Has Paid $133 Million Since Pandemic Began
Unemployment insurance in the U.S. Virgin Isalnds has paid out more than $133 Million since the beginning of the pandemic through May 2, according to the V.I. Labor Department.
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Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Barbadians ‘happy to get out’ for Mother’s Day - Barbados Today
After relatively quiet Mother's Day celebrations in 2020 because of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Barbadians turned out in their numbers today to celebrate the special day. Several families flocked to Champers Restaurant, The Sands Hotel, and other establishments around the island to enjoy the
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
FDA to authorize Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds by early next week, official says | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is poised to authorize Pfizer/BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine in children and teens ages 12 to 15 by early next week, a federal government official tells CNN. Pfizer has applied for emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine for
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Source: The Crusader Newspaper Group
Alabama retains all 7 U.S. House seats following 2020 census
By Erica Wright The Birmingham Times  On Monday, The United States Census Bureau released the results of the 2020 Census, with population totals and congressional seat distributions updated in all states.  According to the results, Alabama will get to retain all seven of its Congressional seats in
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Source: The Birmingham Times
Phased rollout of face-to-face classes continues Tuesday - Barbados Today
Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw has given the greenlight for the phased rollout of more face-to-face classes to continue from Tuesday, May 11. Speaking during Sunday’s live COVID-19 update, Bradshaw said that after having several discussions with principals of
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Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
NCF celebrates the life of Professor the Honourable Kamau Brathwaite - Barbados Today
The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) is hosting a webinar to celebrate the life and legacy of literary icon Professor the Honourable Edward Kamau Brathwaite. The event, Words & Wisdom – Celebrating Kamau’s Birthday, will be held via Zoom tomorrow, Tuesday, May 11 at 5:30 p.m. Zoom ID: 821 7281
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MLK memorial effort in Boston gets $1M from Bank of America - TheGrio
The organization planning a memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King in Boston is getting a... View Article The post MLK memorial effort in Boston gets $1M from Bank of America appeared first on TheGrio.
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City Of Chicago Sues Gary, Indiana Gun Store Westforth Sports; Claims Guns It Has Sold Ended Up In Criminals’ Hands | The Crusader Newspaper Group
CBS 2 Chicago The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against a Gary, Indiana gun store – claiming it sold hundreds of guns that wind up in Chicago in the hands of drug traffickers and convicted felons. The city’s Law Department was joined by Everytown Law and Mayer Brown LLP in the lawsuit against
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Justice Dept opens policing probe over Breonna Taylor death - TheGrio
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping probe into policing in Louisville, Kentucky over the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor,... View Article The post Justice Dept opens policing probe over Breonna Taylor death appeared first on TheGrio.
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