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Fact Check: Facebook posts - No, CNN didn’t report on a supposed Cash App bankruptcy
Cash App, a mobile payment service, has been in the news because outages that started Sept. 7 have reportedly disrupted users’ ability to transfer funds. By Sept. 8, the app posted on its website that It was “continuing to resolve the outage” and that its “services are mostly back online.” “You may experience brief delays with certain services,” a statement on the site said. “If you experience a delay, there is no need to reattempt.” The app announced early Sept.
President Joe Biden Appoints Three New Members to President’s Council of Governors
Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to the Council of Governors for two-year terms. Five current members will be reappointed for another term, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Delaware Governor John Carney, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
African countries paying 500% higher interest above others, Sudanese army attacks rival
Gunmen have killed seven Muslim worshippers and injured three others in two separate attacks on mosques in Kaduna state, police said Saturday. Suspects from criminal gangs referred to as bandits opened fire Friday on worshippers in Saya-Saya community in Ikara district during evening prayers, killing six people, Kaduna state police spokesman Mansir Hassan said.
Remember When: Magnolia Cemetery - The City of the Dead
Published 2:00 pm Friday, September 8, 2023 A unique event is soon to be held at the Historic Magnolia Cemetery behind the courthouse. Before 1959 or so, one would describe the location of the original city cemetery as behind the First Baptist Church. The downtown church was razed when the new church building was built on East Three Notch Street. Today we would probably say that the cemetery is north of Court Square with the main entrance being off Opp Avenue.
Sidcup: Saffi the Staffy ‘dumped in Footscray Meadows river’
There are concerns that the dog’s body was placed back in the shallow water near to where she went missing and the Metropolitan Police are now investigating the incident. Sapphire or “Saffi” vanished on Sunday, August 20, 2023, whilst on a walk with her family in Footscray Meadows, Sidcup, and despite their efforts to find the dog she appeared to be gone without a trace.
Bulletin sur le criquet pèlerin No. 539 (5 septembre 2023) - Ethiopia
Attachments POINTS CLÉS • Situation actuelle: principalement ailés en faibles effectifs et quelques essaims en Érythrée, Éthiopie, Yémen ; ailés en faibles effectifs en Algérie, Arabie saoudite, Égypte, Inde, Maroc, Mauritanie, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Somalie ; quelques larves en Inde, Mauritanie, Soudan.
INEC assures Bayelsans BVAS will be used in governorship election
INEC on Thursday restated that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) would be deployed for voter accreditation and transmission of results on the November 11 governorship poll in Bayelsa. Resident electoral commissioner Obo Effanga gave the assurance at a news conference at the INEC office in Yenagoa. Mr Effanga said almost all the non-sensitive materials were already in the local government areas.
NCC Threatens To Arrest Telemarketers Harvesting Mobile Numbers Of Nigerians Illegally
Telemarketers harvesting data and phone numbers of subscribers illegally for commercial activities may face arrest and prosecution. The Nigerian Communications Commission sounded the warning in a statement on Friday. The NCC also denied any involvement in the allegation that the commission was responsible for divulging information on subscribers data.
DJ Dollar to Energize African Energy Week’s (AEW) Just Energy Transition Concert in Cape Town
The African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org) is excited to announce that DJ Dollar, renowned Nigerian recording artist, will be taking center stage at the Just Energy Transition Concert during African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 in Cape Town. As Africa’s premier energy event, AEW 2023 brings together industry leaders, enthusiasts, and advocates for sustainable development across the continent.
Saka reveals how he helped Arsenal sign Declan Rice
Arsenal attacker Bukayo Saka has revealed his role in helping the Gunners sign Declan Rice in the last transfer window. Saka has been a key player for the Gunners since he gained promotion to its first team and is one of the best talents they have groomed so far. The 22-year-old is also a key man for the England national team and is one point of contact the Gunners could have used to lure Rice to the Emirates.
MLB gets what it signed up for with race to the bottom for third NL wild card
Welcome to the race to the bottom for the third National League wild card. The finish should be thrilling, if not pretty, and it’s precisely what Major League Baseball signed up for when it expanded the postseason to six teams per league before last season. Engaged fanbases. Heated races. Mediocre play. The San Francisco Giants are a flawed baseball team.
Scots director hit with 14-year ban for £2.8 million oil company investment scam
Kenneth James Campbell, 52, from Glasgow, was banned from being a company director at The Court of Session in Edinburgh on 16 August 2023, after swindling £2.8 million from investors who believed they were investing in an oil and gas venture in Texas, USA. Campbell was sole director of HGEC Capital Ltd, a company which claimed to invest in petroleum and natural gas extraction, from its incorporation in March 2018 until it went into liquidation in February 2020.
Biden Bank Bailouts!
Judicial Watch Sues for Details of Biden Administration Bank Bailouts ‘LGBTQ+ Trailblazers’ Join 9/11 Rescuers, Helen Keller in Dept of Labor Hall of Honor Judicial Watch Sues for Details of Biden Administration Bank Bailouts We filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) suit against three federal agencies for details of the Biden agencies’ decision to expand asset protection to large depositors in the Silicon Valley and Signature Bank government takeovers (Judicial Watch Inc. v.
Readout of Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall’s Visit to Panama and Colombia
Between September 5-7, 2023, Homeland Security Advisor Dr. Liz Sherwood-Randall led an interagency delegation to Panama and Colombia to advance our joint efforts with regional partners to address the urgent humanitarian situation and growing migration challenge in the Darien jungle region. While in Panama, Sherwood-Randall met with President Laurentino Cortizo.
“If you imprison him, imprison us too!”-Ukrainian diocese intercedes for its persecuted hierarch
Cherkasy, Cherkasy Province, Ukraine, September 6, 2023 news.church.ua Among the hierarchs of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church facing personal persecution by state authorities is His Eminence Metropolitan Theodosy of Cherkasy. Like other hierarchs, he is being falsely accused of inciting religious enmity and justifying Russian aggression.
Best activities and things to do in London in hot weather
By any measure, London is hot right now and everything is melting.Fortunately as Londoners, we don’t have to sweat this heatwave out with ice cubes and cold showers – we can do it in style. If you’re looking for ways to stop overheating during these hot and sweltering days, here’s how you can keep cool and carry on, as they say. Perhaps not the best activity to start with, but London is so close the ice cold waters of the North Sea and many beaches are easy to get to by train.
Afghanistan: Taliban’s Gender Crimes Against Humanity - Afghanistan
Women, Girls Are Targets; ICC Mandated to Prosecute Gender-Based Cases (New York) – Taliban authorities in Afghanistan are committing the crime against humanity of gender persecution against women and girls, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Since taking over the country in August 2021, the Taliban have imposed laws and policies intended to deny women and girls throughout the country their fundamental rights because of their gender.
UK agrees new strategic partnership with Singapore
The Prime Minister has signed a new strategic partnership with Singapore to grow the UK’s economy and enhance shared security. Agreement will harness the UK and Singapore’s expertise in new technologies like cyber and AI to create jobs in both our countries. Partnership follows agreements with countries including France, Japan and the US, as PM uses global relationships to deliver on the UK’s priorities.
Stop Sitting on Blocks: Participate in the African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 African Farmout Forum
Africa represents one of the final frontiers for hydrocarbon exploration worldwide. At a time when demand for oil and gas is skyrocketing globally and African nations are making great strides towards industrializing their economies, developing untapped oil and gas resources will be instrumental. Yet, the continent continues to see a trend whereby companies acquire blocks and hold onto the asset until someone else makes the investment and carries it to success.
Fact Check: What are fentanyl patches? Does Narcan work for fentanyl overdoses? Here's what to know
Fentanyl is a potent and lethal synthetic opioid, causing the majority of opioid overdoses in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite being the subject of many news stories and political talking points, the drug is still the source of a lot of confusion. PolitiFact recently dispelled common myths about fentanyl, including that unintentional exposure to the drug in its pill or powder form can cause an overdose.
Readout of White House and Department of Agriculture Roundtable on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry with Agriculture, Conservation, and Environmental Organizations - The Paradise News
Yesterday, the White House and the Department of Agriculture convened a roundtable with leaders from 15 agriculture, conservation, and environmental organizations to discuss President Biden’s historic investments in climate-smart agriculture and forestry through the Inflation Reduction Act and Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities.
Teen who supposedly faked his own disappearance pleads guilty to killing mom’s ex-boyfriend
OLYMPIA, Wash. (TCD) — Two 17-year-olds, including one who allegedly faked his own disappearance, pleaded guilty this week to killing a 51-year-old man in his house last year. Pierce County court records show Gabriel Davies and Justin Yoon pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, which was amended from a first-degree murder charge, in connection with Daniel McCaw’s death.
Wandsworth Roundabout: £20K reward for Daniel Abed Khalife
Former soldier Daniel Abed Khalife remains at large following his escape from Wandsworth Prison on Wednesday morning. Detectives are now investigating a sighting of Khalife near Wandsworth Roundabout, and have received information from a member of the public who claimed to have seen him walking away from a BidFood van at the top of Trinity Road. More than 150 counter-terrorism officers and staff are involved in the search, supported by colleagues from the Met and other police forces.
464kg cocaine importation in the spotlight as Crime Interrupted concludes
By Korie Dean – The Charlotte Observer Since Friday, Emily Osborn hasn’t been able to go into her backyard, let alone look at the forest of trees that peer over her back fence. Friday afternoon,…
Crucial Training for Off-Road Rescue
Off-road driving is an intricate art, requiring specialised skills and targeted training. This becomes even more important when it comes to special rescue corps such as the Civil Defence. These brave volunteers and law enforcement officers are called upon to perform delicate and crucial tasks in emergency situations, often in difficult and dangerous terrain.
Colombia/Meta - Guaviare: Evaluaciones de necesidades 2022 - 2023, Publicado: Agosto 2023
Country: Colombia Sources: iMMAP, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Situación Humanitaria En el Guaviare, el asesinato de un teniente y la posterior entrada de la fuerza pública generaron miedo en las comunidades debido a posibles represalias de Grupos Armados No Estatales (GANE). Además, se reportan alrededor de 500 personas con síntomas de Covid-19, lo que plantea desafíos adicionales.
Controversy over Effi Forest Reserve: Oyama replies legal adviser to Effi Traditional Rulers Council
The Executive Director of Rainforest Resources and Development Centre (RRDC), Dr Odey Oyama, has reacted to the controversy surrounding the suspicious activities of foreign nationals in Effi Forest Reserve in Ikom local government area. According to Oyama, the legal adviser to the Effi Traditional Rulers Council, Barr.
UK to host global summit to turn the dial on world hunger
The UK will host a global food security summit with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) to galvanize action to tackle hunger and malnutrition. It will focus on the best of science and innovation to prevent food insecurity and malnutrition. Nearly one billion people worldwide do not have enough to eat and 345 million face acute hunger and starvation.
Afreximbank signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the development of Nigeria’s Anambra State, foresees $200-million debt financing
Download logo The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s Anambra State Government to collaborate on state development efforts through the provision of project preparation and advisory services, including a potential debt financing programme of up to US $200 million. Under the terms of the MOU signed by Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Afreximbank’s Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, and Prof.
Nick Bosa officially signs contract, ‘so excited to be a Niner for life’
SANTA CLARA — Nick Bosa proclaimed himself “a Niner for life” on Friday, after officially signing a five-year contract extension through the 2028 season. Bosa agreed to the historic contract Wednesday to become the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback at $34 million a year. He was set to earn $17.9 million this season on his rookie contract’s final year, and the hotly negotiated extension reportedly is worth up to $170 million.
Arsenal’s 17 September international call-ups, fixtures & results
There have been plenty of Arsenal players called up for their senior national teams this month, it’s worth mentioning a couple of the absentees. Jorginho won’t be involved with Italy, with Luciano Spalletti explaining that the midfielder was left out because he’s not getting enough minutes with Arsenal. Fabio Vieira and Nuno Tavares have been regulars with the Portugal u21s over the last few years, but both have now aged out and weren’t selected by the senior side.
Saige Criner - The Paradise News
Published 8:56 am Thursday, September 7, 2023 Erica Davis and Andrew Criner of Florala announce the birth of their daughter, Saige Criner. She was born at Andalusia Health. Her date of birth was not provided. She weighed 6 pounds and 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her maternal grandparent is Jo Fletcher of Florala. Her paternal grandparent is Tina Lawson of Andalusia.
Colo. man sentenced for killing woman whose remains were found in a horse grave 10 years later
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (TCD) — A 47-year-old man was sentenced to over two decades in prison for killing a 19-year-old escort in 2012. The Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s Office released a statement Aug. 31 announcing the judge’s decision to sentence Joel Hollendorfer to 24 years behind bars in the death of Kara Nichols. He was convicted of manslaughter in June, though he was charged with first-degree murder, according to KOAA-TV.
Southeastern Railway closures and diversions this weekend
The work will be taking place from Saturday (September 9) and Sunday (September 10) on particular routes and may impact your journey. We have compiled all of the information about this work so that you can properly plan your travel this weekend. Saturday and Sunday (September 9 and 10) Engineering work is taking place between Ramsgate, Canterbury West and Deal, closing all lines.
Fact Check: LaKeshia Myers - It’s true, Wis. voters did not have standard notice of polling places in Spring 2020 election
In the wake of the chaos of 2020, election reform has been a front-burner issue in many states, including Wisconsin – but not all proposals are anchored in the dispute over the presidential contest and then-President Donald Trump’s quest to hang onto power. We’re looking into a claim about a proposal that has its roots in the spring 2020 election, which came at the height of the COVID pandemic. Assembly Bill 298 is one of four proposals that received committee hearings earlier this summer.
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Investments to Maintain and Improve Aviation Safety
Following Mike Whitaker’s nomination to lead FAA, the Biden-Harris Administration announces new actions to maintain and improve aviation safety Following President Biden’s nomination of Mike Whitaker to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions and investments to maintain and improve aviation safety – which builds on the $25 billion in investments in airport infrastructure from the Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
Global Weather Hazards Summary September 8-14, 2023 - World
Attachments Flooding continues in many parts of West Africa, while dryness increases in western and southern Mali Africa Weather Hazards Flood conditions persist in the Sudd wetlands in northern South Sudan. Below-average rainfall since May has led to abnormal dryness in South Sudan, Uganda, and much of Ethiopia. Liberia is abnormally dry due to below-average rainfall since early June.
H.E. Mr Oskar Benedikt is the new Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius
Download logo H.E. Mr Oskar Benedikt presented his letter of credentials to the President of the Republic of Mauritius as the new Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius for the next 4 years. H.E. Mr Oskar BENEDIKT is the new Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius. He presented his letter of credentials to His Excellency Mr Prithvirajsing ROOPUN G.C.S.K, the President of the Republic of Mauritius at the State House in Réduit.
Berkshire couple receive prison sentence for illegal possession and supply of £1.6m of unlicensed medicines
The MHRA were notified in 2020 of seizures of parcels containing unlicensed medicines, following an investigation of suspicious parcel activity by the Royal Mail Group (RMG).
Tribunal Judgement: There Was Enough Evidence To Nullify Election, PDP Says
The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ibrahim Abdullahi has said there was enough evidence before the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to warrant the nullification of the February 25 poll won by President Bola Tinubu. The tribunal had on Wednesday dismissed petitions filed by PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, and the Allied Peoples Movement, APM while affirming Tinubu’s election.
Medical this morning: Arsenal now finalising £3m sale
On Thursday night, Turkish side Trabzonspor posted a picture of Nicolas Pepe wearing their shirt, as he caught a flight to the country. “I came here to become a champion and achieve success,” Pepe said in a video on Trabzonspor’s social media pages. Fabrizio Romano had confirmed that Pepe would be holding his medical on Friday morning, ahead of signing a short-term deal with Trabzonspor to June 2024. But despite the short-term nature of his contract, the deal is a permanent departure from Arsenal.
Readout of Vice President Harris’s Trilateral Meeting with President Marcos of the Philippines and Prime Minister Kishida of Japan
Vice President Kamala Harris met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan yesterday in Jakarta, Indonesia. They discussed the maritime security environment in the South China Sea and East China Sea and reviewed ways in which their three countries could enhance trilateral maritime cooperation, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.
EdTech Provider GoStudent Extends Helping Hand to UK Schools Amidst RAAC Concrete Crisis
In the wake of the unprecedented disruption caused by the RAAC concrete crisis, leading EdTech provider GoStudent is offering 600 free online tutoring lessons to schools that have been affected. The risk of failing concrete has sent shockwaves through the education sector, plaguing schools across the UK. With 20 schools forced to pivot to hybrid learning, and four to fully remote, GoStudent is extending a helping hand to offer critical support to beleaguered schools.
Passenger charged over 8kg heroin import at Melbourne Airport
The traditional marriage of Fuji legend, Wasiu Marshal popularly known as Kwam 1, and his bride, Emmanuella, held in the city of Abeokuta on Thursday. The elaborate ceremony which was held at the Palace of…
Wash. man convicted of killing teen girlfriend days before her high school graduation
KENT, Wash. (TCD) — A judge has sentenced a man to nearly four decades behind bars for strangling and shooting his girlfriend on a park trail, causing her to die from her injuries. In a statement, the Kent Police Department announced Giovanni Herrin was sentenced to 37 years in prison for killing his 18-year-old girlfriend, Karyme Barreto-Sabalza, in 2018. Kent Police said Herrin had already been convicted twice in connection with Barreto-Sabalza’s death.
Aldi, Asda. Tesco and Lidl among cheapest supermarkets in UK
The experts at Which? released their latest monthly analysis from August, revealing that Aldi was the cheapest supermarket for a regular shop, while Waitrose came in as the most expensive. Each month Which? compare the prices of 37 popular grocery items, including potatoes, chicken and milk, at major supermarkets in the UK. In August they found that Aldi came in cheapest at £65.21, beating rival Lidl by just £1.32.
Lost Pizza Co. prepares for possible October opening date
Published 7:30 am Friday, September 8, 2023 A new pizzeria coming to downtown Andalusia is getting closer to opening with the Andalusia City Council approving a retail liquor license during a meeting on Tuesday. Lost Pizza Co. will be opening in the first floor of the newly renovated Prestwood Building on the downtown square.
Niger Maradi : Analyse situationnelle trimestrielle (Au 30 juin 2023) - Niger
Attachments CHIFFRES-CLÉS 823 024 Personnes dans le besoin 566 818 Personnes ciblées 458 432 Personnes atteintes au 30 juin 2023 97,7M USD Financement requis1 CONTEXTE La Région de Maradi a connu une accalmie relative sur le plan sécuritaire au cours du deuxième trimestre 2023. On note néanmoins des incursions répétitives des de groupes armés non étatiques (GANE) au niveau des villages frontaliers des départements de Guidan Roumdji et Madarounfa.
South Africa: Minister Thoko Didiza welcomes latest figures released by Statistics South Africa on Gross Domestic Product
Download logo The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms. Thoko Didiza has welcomed the latest figures released by Statistics South Africa on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2023, showing that the agricultural sector was once again one of the biggest contributors to the country’s economic growth. This growth signifies the importance and influence of the sector in our nation's economy.
Son and mother receive suspended jail sentences for waste offences at Huddersfield fire site
Samuel Hunter, aged 31 of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, and Jacinta Hunter, aged 59 of Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, were given a 24-month custodial sentence, and 12-month sentence respectively, suspended for two years. Samuel Hunter must undertake 300 hours of unpaid work, the maximum number of hours a court can order. Jacinta Hunter must undertake 80 hours of unpaid work.
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