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Five values that could change medical aid as we know it
BusinessLIVE
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You don’t always see it in the fine print. But the values your medical aid holds at its core matter most when life happens. When the unexpected shows up, you need your medical aid to show up too. Following Sanlam’s endorsement of Fedhealth as its...
Bribes for Bills: HURIWA Tells HOR that it can’t be a judge in her own case
Realnews Magazine
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August 18, 2025
Politics EVEN as the House of Representatives said it will invite Rep. Ibrahim Usman Auyo (APC, Jigawa) to substantiate his allegation that lawmakers pay between N1 million and N3 million before being allowed to present motions, bills, or...
LIV Golf-PGA Tour marriage looks like it will never walk down the aisle
The Guam Daily Post
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Saudi Arabia’s attempt to whiten its reputation through professional golf is the example of the terrible golfer who has all of the expensive equipment, latest gear and shoots 19-over par. The $500 driver doesn’t convince anyone the guy swinging...
World Breast Cancer Research Day 2025: Celebrating Caribbean innovation
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 18, 2025
Commentary Newsday 24 Minutes Ago Kamira Maharaj - KAMIRA MAHARAJ BREAST cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women in TT, according to Health Ministry data published in 2025 from the Dr Elizabeth Quamina Cancer Registry....
Pierce Brosnan U-turns on a female Bond, now saying: ‘It has to be a man’
Irish Independent
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The 72-year-old actor has now said 007 “has to be a man”. Brosnan, who played Bond in four movies between 1995 and 2002, wished Amazon well in its takeover of the franchise and said he was “excited” to see the “next man” take on the iconic role....
Breakneck divide: China’s builders vs America’s lawyers
Asia Times
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August 18, 2025
Dan Wang has written a book that brings a new perspective to understanding the differences in style of government between China and the US and the barriers to mutual understanding. “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future” (W.W. Norton &...
Morocco launches a strategic plan to lead clean energy exports to Europe
Atalayar
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August 18, 2025
Power Export for a Morocco that is a leader in green energy Solar and wind power potential moving towards decarbonization Towards the expansion of foreign trade Morocco has launched an unprecedented initiative called “Power Export: One Shop Store...
8 science-backed health benefits of dragon fruit
The Times of India
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Ever seen that vibrant fruit with spiky pink skin and speckled white or red inside? Meet dragon fruit: the eye-catching tropical gem packed with real-life health magic! Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit that can be found in various regions around...
Sunderland’s Diverse Squad Faces Team-Bonding Challenge – But They Can Do It!
Roker Report
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August 18, 2025
Régis Le Bris has a great set of tactical and strategic tests ahead as the Sunderland team prepares to make a valid season-long challenge in the Premier League; the 3 - 0 win over West Ham on Saturday was a great start. We have players from a host...
PM Nabbanja and Col. Nakalema Meet American and Indian Investors, Discuss Investment Opportunities in Uganda
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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August 16, 2025
The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabanja and the Head of State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema on Friday 15th August 2025 held a high-level meeting with a delegation of foreign investors. The meetings...
ROBERT F. KENNEDY CUTS $500 MILLION IN MRNA VACCINE DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
East County Magazine - California
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August 17, 2025
Health experts slam action as irresponsible, putting Americans’ health at risk By G. A. McNeeley Photo: mRNA vacines help prevent diseases such as COVID-19; cc via Bing August 17, 2025 (Washington D.C.) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of...
The Ambalat dispute is a chance for Indonesia and Malaysia to lead by example in Asia-Pacific diplomacy
The Interpreter
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August 18, 2025
The maritime dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia has resurfaced, an unresolved boundary issue that has lingered for more than four decades. The dispute stems from Malaysia’s 1979 map of its maritime boundaries, which included parts of the...
English teacher at Shaler Area High School spends summer researching August Wilson archives for new lesson plan
Shaler Journal - Pennsylvania
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August 18, 2025
English teacher Anne Loudon knew of the late 1990s feud between playwright August Wilson and theater critic Robert Brustein through her knowledge of Wilson’s 1996 “The Ground on Which I Stand” speech that sparked the dispute. What she didn’t know...
Firefly Aerospace eyes Japan rocket launches for Asia market
Yahoo Finance
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By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Firefly Aerospace is exploring an option to launch its Alpha rocket from Japan as the U.S. rocket maker expands its satellite launch services globally, a Japanese company operating a spaceport in the country's...
Why Russia sees Europe as ‘obstacles’ in Ukraine peace talks? | Explained
Mint
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August 18, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to come to a negotiated settlement in the three-and-a-half-year-old conflict with Russia. “President Zelensky of Ukraine can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he...
Tata Motors announces re-entry into South Africa passenger vehicle market
Financial Express
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As of now, Tata Motors exports passenger cars to only a handful of markets including Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Mauritius. Over the years, Tata Motors has built a strong reputation as a global automotive brand, not just for commercial vehicles...
Gorgeous European city as pretty as Amsterdam but without the crowds
The Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Just 25 miles south of the bustling city of Amsterdam, nestled in the province of South Holland, lies the charming Dutch city of Leiden. In 2023, Amsterdam was swamped with a whopping 9.4 million overnight tourists, but those seeking a quieter...
Andrew Tate Hits TikTok & Zuckerberg’s Meta For $100M For Kicking Ex-Kickboxer Off Platforms Back In 2022: “It’s Good Vs Evil,” Accused Rapist Insists
Deadline
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August 18, 2025
Facing rape and sex-trafficking charges in Romania and the UK, and a criminal investigation in the USA, so-called “king of toxic masculinity” Andrew Tate has decided now is the time to go after Meta and TikTok for kicking the self-described...
MHA completes acquisition of Baker Tilly’s South-East Europe business
Consultancy.org
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August 18, 2025
UK-based professional services firm MHA has completed the acquisition of Baker Tilly’s businesses in Cyprus and Greece. MHA, which has 23 offices in the UK, Ireland and the Cayman Islands, had announced the deal early May, in a transaction valued...
With backing from European leaders, Zelensky arrives in US for meeting with Trump
The Times of Israel
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August 18, 2025
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said reclaiming Crimea or entering NATO were off the table for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for Monday’s talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. Zelensky, who has...