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Hogan Pushes COVID Vaccine, Boosters as Omicron Appears in U.S.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday that while the state is fully prepared to combat the increasingly worrying omicron variant of the coronavirus, all residents should protect themselves by getting a vaccination or booster
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Source: The Washington Informer
World AIDS Day - December 1, 2021 - The Atlanta Inquirer
Prevention is Treatment Nancy Nydam, Director of Communications Georgia Department of Public Health (Atlanta, Georgia) Atlanta, Georgia – World AIDS Day, observed each year on December 1, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living
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First Confirmed Case of Omicron Variant Detected in the United States - The Atlanta Inquirer
December 1, 2021 – The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health have confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529). The individual was a traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22, 2021. The
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Source: Headlines - The Atlanta Inquirer
Importers assure: There will be enough food - Barbados Today
Barbadian consumers have been assured by importers that there will be enough food items on the shelves this Christmas, but a leading trade specialist is warning that the region is not immune to the crippling disruptions being witnessed in the developed world. Dr Kai-Ann Skeete, a research fellow
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COVID-19 pandemic rolls back gains made by women in workforce - Barbados Today
The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a tremendous blow to the significant gains made by women in the workforce, and the Government has been battling to reverse it, Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Marsha Caddle has acknowledged. Caddle said while men’s unemployment was consistently higher
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Sista Sista Nail Spa: Serving Black Women in Dallas For Twelve Years
A Black-owned nail salon sustained for twelve years, Sista Sista Nail Spa offers Black women a luxurious experience. Started in 2009 by co-owners and founders Tafrine Green and Shantell Barnum-Mosley, Sista Sista Nail Spa is a business pursuit that began when the two became friends through their
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Africa: Modern Slavery Is Far From Abolished
[DW] Despite international efforts to abolish slavery, it is well and truly alive in certain parts of the world. Global warming and the COVID-19 pandemic are not helping matters.
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Amade-Bust: Mozart Chocolate Maker Goes Bankrupt
By Joseph Golder A business that makes popular chocolate confections named after Mozart has gone sour. Salzburg Schokolade, the manufacturer of Mozartkugel, has filed for bankruptcy. The maker of the popular candy, described by retailer Mirabell as 'a marzipan center, surrounded by layers of dark
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PAHO urges public health measures and vaccination in light of Omicron variant | New York Carib News
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Wednesday called for increased vaccination and public health measures to ensure the best possible protection against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Source: The New York Carib News
French Honor for Josephine Baker Stirs Conflict Over Racism
On the surface, it's a powerful message against racism: a Black woman will, for the first time, join other luminaries interred in France's Pantheon. But by choosing a U.S.-born figure - entertainer Josephine Baker – critics say France is continuing a long tradition of decrying racism abroad while
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D.C. Named the Safest ‘State’ During Pandemic
With holiday season travel in full swing, some states have proven safer than others and a new report reveals that the District of Columbia counts as the safest place in the nation. The post D.C. Named the Safest 'State' During Pandemic appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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San Diego State hosts Utah State in Mountain West title game - L.A. Focus News
By BERNIE WILSON AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO — The San Diego State football team has to make one more trip to Carson, this time to host the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday against Utah State in their temporary home at a soccer pitch. Win and the 19th-ranked Aztecs
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Tunisia: Coronavirus - Five More Infection Cases Recorded in Gabes
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Five more coronavirus infection cases have been detected in the governorate of Gabes, after the results of 61 tests were released.
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$3bn budget too little: Mines ministry - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube allocated $3 billion to the sector, which contributes approximately US$2 billion annually to the economy. The post $3bn budget too little: Mines ministry appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
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As College Students, It's Our Civic Duty To Use Our Voice - Blavity
During this past year, many students have become more politically involved in their local communities due to the many tensions created from the election in 2020, and the losses of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Within the Hampton Roads area, there has always been a strong emphasis
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Nigeria: Well Control Expert Disputes Two Million Barrels' Oil Leak in Bayelsa
[This Day] Abuja -- A Well Control Specialist, Victor Ekpenyong working on the site of the Santa Barbara oil spill in Nembe, Bayelsa, yesterday disputed that at least two million barrels of crude oil had been discharged into the environment in the area.
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'Cabot Cares' Launched To Develop And Support Saint Lucia Communities
Press Release:- CABOT Saint Lucia has just launched its major community initiative - Cabot Cares - which promises to bring positive change to key areas of Saint Lucian society, with a specific focus on women and youth. Cabot Cares is Cabot Saint Lucia’s corporate social responsibility programme
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Owning a Home: Guidance from Your Local Home Lending Advisor - DefenderNetwork.com
Are you considering buying your first home, but unsure where to start? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make, and the path to ownership may feel confusing for many first-time buyers. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be. Chase bank can help you
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Chamber Of Commerce Ends Successful 137th AGM
Press Release:- The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture hosted another successful Annual General Meeting yesterday November 30th, 2021. The Annual General Meeting is the highest decision-making to account for the stewardship over body of the Institution and was its
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‘Winning the lotto is real’
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News FILE PHOTO - Roger Jacob There might be some people who doubt that winning the lotto is real. But two of TT’s newest millionaires want the country to know that it is possible to win. When a Tunapuna resident won the $12 million
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CNN Suspends Chris Cuomo For Helping Brother In Scandal
CNN indefinitely suspended anchor Chris Cuomo on Tuesday after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to face charges of sexual harassment earlier this year.
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Omicron variant: Is it time to consider booster? - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Botswana did not mention the nationalities of the four. With the fluidity and dynamism of modern politics, we expected Botswana to announce their nationalities. It was not long before swords were sharpened against southern Africa as if the mutant virus had originated in
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Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Stacey Abrams Announces Second Run For Georgia Governor | New Pittsburgh Courier
Georgia Democrat Stacey Abrams is running for governor once again. On Wednesday (December 1), the voting rights advocate —who ran for governor in 2018, losing to Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp by 1.4 points — tweeted her announcement, writing, 'I’m running for Governor because opportunity in
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Cameroon: Marthe Wandou - We Need to Move From Frameworks to Action and Protect Children
Interview - The international community should focus more on Africa's children's situation, says the 2021 Right Livelihood Laureate from Cameroon. Wandou also warns the Boko Haram crisis' impact in the region has been underreported.
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Source: allAfrica.com
Black Is Brilliant: De Beers Showcases Designers | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — For Mateo, the world-famous and self-taught designer whose collection earned selection by the Smithsonian Museum for featuring and selling at the African American Museum of Art and Culture, participating in the #BlackisBrilliant campaign is all about helping Africans who need it
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Doug Shipman becomes the new Atlanta City Council president-elect | The Atlanta Voice
Political newcomer Doug Shipman stamped his claim as Atlanta City Council President after securing a victory over Natalyn Mosby Archibong, carrying 54% of the vote. Archibong served on the Atlanta City Council for twenty years while Shipman built his reputation as an executive, notably as the
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
New US travel rules: What you need to know about the changes prompted by Omicron | The Atlanta Voice
Just when we thought US travel rules were starting to stabilize, along comes Omicron. The dominoes fell quickly after South African health authorities informed the world of their discovery of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in late November. The Biden administration rolled out controversial
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Source: The Atlanta Voice
U.S. Confirms First Omicron Case
CNBC:-  U.S. health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the new, heavily mutated coronavirus variant called omicron in California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci said the individual, who was fully
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Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown
The Senate passed a stopgap spending bill Thursday that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. The post Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown appeared first on TheGrio.
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US reports first case of omicron variant in returning traveler - DefenderNetwork.com
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S. recorded its first confirmed case of the omicron variant Wednesday — in a vaccinated traveler who returned to California after a trip to South Africa — as scientists around the world race to establish whether the new, mutant version of the coronavirus
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