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OUTBREAK in JAIL 466 inmates exposed to virus in Denton County - Texas Metro News
By Rebecca AguilarSenior Correspondent The COVID19 out- break at the Denton County Jail has admin- istrators worried about the continued spread of the virus inside the facility. Denton County Assistant Chief Deputy Barry Caver told Texas Metro News that 466 inmates have been exposed to the illness
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Zalgen awarded CEPI contract to supply test kits for largest Lassa Fever study in West Africa
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 30 August 2021: Zalgen Labs LLC (Zalgen), a biotechnology and diagnostics company focused on preparedness for high impact, neglected infectious diseases including Lassa Fever (LF), has announced its contract with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) to
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Experts Press Mexican President For Details Of Decree Granting Inmates Humanitarian Release  – The Omaha Star
Some elderly, unsentenced, or tortured prisoners were already eligible for release under a 2020 amnesty. The post Experts Press Mexican President For Details Of Decree Granting Inmates Humanitarian Release  appeared first on Zenger News.
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Digital tools can transform Africa, tackle food insecurity
Damilola Adewumi: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 August 2021: Digital transformation expert Timothy Laku, Ugandan, believes Africa is poised to reap bountifully from the fourth industrial revolution, which the economist Klause Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, says is being driven partly by
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New pathways to stronger U.S – Africa economic partnership announced at the U.S – Africa Business Summit
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 12 August 2021: On July 27 – 29, 2021, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) hosted the 13th U.S - Africa Business Summit, featuring a stellar line up of African and U.S government and private sector leaders as part of the program. CCA was delighted to provide [Read More]
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Congress Battles Over Biofuels As California Demand Squeezes Bakers – The Omaha Star
Strong growth seen for vegetable-oil based fuel in face of soaring demand. The post Congress Battles Over Biofuels As California Demand Squeezes Bakers appeared first on Zenger News.
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Archimedes Faulkner (1954 – 2021) – gone too soon but not forgotten
Kayode Robin Coker: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 3 August 2021: “Bra Aki” as we called him was a member of the first Krio Descendants Union (KDU) Chapter in the diaspora (Texas) and past Chairman of KDU Global. I knew him as my senior schoolmate at the Prince of Wales School, Freetown [Read More]
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Popular Deep-Cleaning Operation Set to Expand with Focus on S.F Neighborhood Corridors | Post News Group
This week’s operation will put 15 Public Works street cleaners on Fillmore Street on Thursday, between McAllister and Pine streets. CleanCorridorsSF crews will be on the ground once a week, rotating through neighborhoods across the City, including the Castro, the South of Market, West
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s Statement on Afghanistan Crisis | Post News Group
The people of Afghanistan are facing a terrible tragedy. It is crucial that we ensure the safe evacuation of Americans and allies, including our Afghan allies. That must be our top priority. This is an untenable and dire situation, and we have a moral obligation to protect Afghans seeking
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Gary Antonio Russell Clashes With Emmanuel Rodriguez In Crucial Bantamweight Bout – The Omaha Star
Russell puts his undefeated record on the line against former world champion.  The post Gary Antonio Russell Clashes With Emmanuel Rodriguez In Crucial Bantamweight Bout appeared first on Zenger News.
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Congresswoman Lee Applauds Rep. Cori Bush’s Bold Action to Halt Evictions | Post News Group
“This is only a temporary solution while Congress works to pass Congresswoman Maxine Waters bill, but in the meantime, states and local governments must distribute the relief funds allocated to them through the COVID relief packages passed in
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Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized After Positive Covid Test | BlackPressUSA
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson have both tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson for the family confirmed late Saturday. The post Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized After Positive Covid Test first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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VIDEO: Hundreds Hold Vigil To Honor Female Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop – The Omaha Star
Ella French is the first female police officer to die in the line of duty in the city since 1988.  The post VIDEO: Hundreds Hold Vigil To Honor Female Police Officer Killed During Traffic Stop appeared first on Zenger News.
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Norfolk Honors Silver Medalist Keyshawn Davis - The New Journal and Guide
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“INS Vikrant” Puts India In Elite Club Of Countries With Indigenous Aircraft Carriers – The Omaha Star
It has a top speed of around 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles. The post “INS Vikrant” Puts India In Elite Club Of Countries With Indigenous Aircraft Carriers appeared first on Zenger News.
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Multicultural Business Leaders Call for Immediate Change in City’s Contracting Practices | Post News Group
The group is asking that the city “address delineate grave concerns centered on disparities that plague contracting opportunities for Black, minority and women-owned businesses.  Further, request for Reiskin and his administrative team to institute and implement needed changes with immediacy, by
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Texas Democrats End Near-Record 38 Day Streak of Breaking Quorum, Return to Capitol to Fight for Texans - Texas Metro News
AUSTIN, Texas - After a near-record 38 days of breaking quorum to block Republicans’ anti-Texan legislation, Texas Democrats are bringing this phase of resistance to a close - returning to the Capitol to continue seeking solutions to the attacks facing Texans. All year long, Texas Democrats have
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Reserve Bank Of Australia Board Presides Over Darkening Outlook – The Omaha Star
The Reserve Bank, faced with a deteriorating economic outlook, may have to rethink its bond-buying program. The post Reserve Bank Of Australia Board Presides Over Darkening Outlook appeared first on Zenger News.
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Oakland Post: August 18th – August 24th, 2021 | Post News Group
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post for the week of August 18th - August 24th, 2021. The post Oakland Post: August 18th – August 24th, 2021 first appeared on Post News Group.
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OP-ED: Leading By Example — Biden’s Anti-Bias Executive Order
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEI&A”) initiatives and training make governments, businesses, and organizations stronger. Surveys show that 67% of job seekers consider workplace diversity an important factor when considering employment opportunities. Sixty-one
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Martin Luther King III and Wife Arndrea King Talk Voting Rights, Abolishing Filibuster
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The oldest son of the late civil rights leader called the more than 400 voter suppression bills in GOP-led states a reaction to the massive voter turnout in Georgia and other places that helped Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress and the White House. Martin Luther
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Engagement with Sierra Leone’s financial sector – a ground breaking step
Memuna Forna: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 16 August 2021: Over 40 representatives of Sierra Leone’s financial sector came together on 4 August, 2021 to kick off a ground-breaking series of sectoral public–private dialogue (PPD) intended to institutionalise private sector engagement in decision making
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DBDT Featured In Documentary Celebrating The Majestic Theatre’s 100th Anniversary - Garland Journal
Premieres on KERA Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 6 pm CDT. Dallas Black Dance Theatre Is A Part Of The Majestic Theatre’s History Dallas Black Dance Theatre was the first
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‘Our goal is speedy vaccination of 800 million Africans’ – says President of Afreximbank
Kingsley Ighobor: Sierra Leone Telegraph: Professor Benedict Oramah wears many hats. He is the President of the Africa Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund and a member of the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team
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Australia To Return 14 Artifacts To India – The Omaha Star
National Gallery of Australia will be returning the artifacts to restore India's cultural heritage.  The post Australia To Return 14 Artifacts To India appeared first on Zenger News.
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United Nations Issues ‘Code Red’ for Humanity in Climate Crisis | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Two hundred and thirty-four authors from 66 countries analyzed more than 14,000 scientific reports about climate change for the report, which officials will present during climate talks later this year. The report came as the Biden-Harris administration announced three pre-disaster
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