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17 Years After ‘American Idol,’ David Archuleta Is Ready To Embrace His Queer Truth In Music
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 16, 2025
Seventeen years after “American Idol” put him on the map, David Archuleta is ready to live life at his own rhythm, and in doing so, reflect his authentic self through music in ways he’s never done before. “I’m just trying to be myself, figure out...
This snail is fast (at re-growing its eyes). Your tech and science digest
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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August 16, 2025
Losing weight on a UPF diet? Fat chance Research has shown that ultra-processed foods can be harmful to health. However, a UCL study revealed has another side to these infamous foods. It examined 55 people on weight-loss diets over two eight-week...
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE:GWH) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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August 16, 2025
ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE:GWH) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 14, 2025 ESS Tech, Inc. misses on earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $-0.9 EPS, expectations were $-0.88. Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. [Operator...
Putin, Trump & The B-2: All About America's Stealth Bomber That Stole The Show In Alaska
News18
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August 16, 2025
Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 10:40 IST First introduced during the Cold War, the aircraft was designed to penetrate heavily defended enemy airspace and deliver precision strikes without being detected by radar The bomber can carry both...
Trump pulled off the impossible, dared to bend the course of history and rendered Europe obsolete – Lee Cohen
GB News
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August 16, 2025
The Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin concluded yesterday without the immediate announcement of a ceasefire in Ukraine.No dramatic declaration ended the conflict, but both leaders hailed the dialogue as productive,...
Economic crisis and yen push Japanese students towards Asian universities
Asia News
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August 16, 2025
The depreciation of the local currency is making the costs of traditional universities in the West, from the United States to Europe, increasingly unsustainable. Hence the choice of alternative destinations such as Taiwan, Malaysia and South...
South Africa’s Steel Tariff Review: Protectionism, SADC Politics, and the Rise of Zimbabwe’s Manhize Steel
The Zimbabwe Mail
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August 15, 2025
A worker gestures in front of steel bars at a Highveld Steel plant, which has a manufacturing agreement with ArcelorMittal steel company, in Middleburg, South Africa June 6, 2017. Picture taken June 6, 2017. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo THE...
Global procurement body to set up East African office in Nairobi
Star
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Global CEO of CIPS, Ben Farrell The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is set to deepen its footprint in East Africa, with plans to establish a permanent office in Kenya. This was revealed by the global CEO of CIPS, Ben Farrell,...
Qifu Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:QFIN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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August 16, 2025
Qifu Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:QFIN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript August 15, 2025 Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Qfin Holdings Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]...
Percentage of Americans Drinking Alcohol Hits Historic Low — Here's Why
AOL
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Getty Images Stock image of an empty bar.NEED TO KNOW The percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol has dropped to an all-time low, per Gallup’s annual poll Just 54% of Americans say they drink alcohol, amid ongoing research about its...
IyeOgé, Africa’s First AI-Integrated Luxury E-Commerce Platform for Launch Sept
This Day
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August 16, 2025
A seismic shift is coming to the global fashion landscape, and it begins in Africa. This September, IyeOgé (pronounced ee-yeh-oh-geh), the continent’s first AI-integrated luxury fashion e-commerce platform, will officially launch, poised to...
IRS makes it harder for wind and solar projects to claim tax breaks
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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August 16, 2025
The IRS on Friday issued new rules that would restrict the ability of wind and solar companies to claim federal tax breaks, a move that could hinder a number of renewable energy projects under development. President Donald Trump’s giant domestic...
ICYMI: AfDB invests $40m in green infrastructure in Africa
The Cable
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August 16, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has announced a $40 million investment in blended capital for the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa (AGIA) – Project Development Fund. In a statement on Wednesday, the bank said the investment...
Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) announces fourth Unstoppable Africa flagship event in New York
Middle East News 247
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August 16, 2025
The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org) will convene the fourth edition of its annual flagship event, Unstoppable Africa, on September 21-22, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. CNN’s Larry Madowo...
‘Because It’s Wrong’ — How We Might Save America From Donald Trump
WhoWhatWhy
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August 16, 2025
Do we dare to dust off that old moral lens? Listen To This Story To begin with an understatement: I am not given to political optimism, especially not now. In this time of utter hopelessness, when the entire world seems to have been remade in the...
Voices: Pessimism hasn’t served us in dating – it’s time we followed Taylor Swift’s lead
The Independent
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August 16, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Synod on Synodality Bearing Fruits in Africa, Catholic Sister at Conclusion of G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa
ACI Africa
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August 15, 2025
Credit: Sr. Agnes Njeri/Hilton Foundation The AACSS official underscored the need for deeper moral formation and holistic education to foster what she termed “a total formation of the human person”. She also highlighted the importance of...
Roofer Shortage In American Fork Highlights Expertise Of Mountain Roofers
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Mountain Roofers"American Fork has seen steady population growth over the past decade. New homeowners and long-standing residents alike are investing in their properties, leading to a spike in calls for roof maintenance, repair,...
The Best American Single Malt Whiskey, According To The Beverage Testing Institute
Forbes
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A glass of American single malt whiskey on the rocks. getty The 2025 Beverage Testing Institute’s American Single Malt Whiskey judging showcased the growing depth, diversity, and sophistication of this emerging category. One whiskey—Stranahan’s...
"Even in the IPL, he scored plenty of runs" - Former cricketer picks one of Shubman Gill & Yashasvi Jaiswal in India's squad for 2025 Asia Cup
Sportskeeda
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August 16, 2025
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has picked his probable Men in Blue squad for the 2025 Asia Cup. The multi-nation tournament is set to begin on September 9, with the United Arab Emirates as the host. India have been placed in Group A...