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The next beneficiary of taxpayers’ millions is one of the planet’s dodgiest multinationals
Crikey
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July 9, 2025
Taxpayers look likely to be hit for hundreds of millions of dollars to prop up two smelters — which happen to be owned by one of the world’s most scandal-plagued multinationals. Nyrstar smelter in Port Pirie (Image: AAP/David Mariuz) In its...
Marina Bay Sands Casino Sightseeing in Singapore
AASHTO Journal
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July 7, 2025
The restaurant at Bombay Casino offers a wide selection of food from around the world. Ranging from sea food, European, Italian, French and Oriental Cuisine, the restaurant offers a wide range to satisfy your taste buds. With cosy atmosphere and...
Jim Leslie homicide: Cold case detectives take another look at Shreveport's high-profile 1976 murder
WV News - West Virginia
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SHREVEPORT, La. -- Nearly 50 years after the city of Shreveport was roiled by the murder of Jim Leslie, the key witness in a corruption case against the city's top law-enforcement officer, two "cold case" detectives are trying to solve the murder....
Dangote Refinery set to process 100% local crude by end of 2025 – Report
Nairametrics
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July 8, 2025
Dangote Industries Ltd. expects its 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery—the largest in Africa—to rely entirely on Nigerian crude oil by the end of 2025, potentially displacing hundreds of thousands of barrels of imported crude daily. This is according...
Escapee Antoine Massey proclaims innocence in court, records show
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Antoine Massey, one of 10 men to escape the Orleans Justice Center jail in May, proclaimed his innocence in court Tuesday (July 8), according to online records. Massey pleaded not guilty to domestic abuse battery involving...
Dante! Secret societies! America’s Next Top Model! 20 new books out today.
Literary Hub
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July 8, 2025
July 4th has passed, and, as we enter the post-holiday rush, it’s worth remembering that, as always, there are new books to look forwards to, despite the difficult chaos of the world. Below, you’ll find twenty new options to consider in fiction,...
The Dr Congo-rwanda Deal: Now Comes The Hard Part
The Nigerian Voice
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A new peace agreement offers hope of quelling hostilities between Kinshasa and Kigali in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Richard Moncrieff assesses the tough road ahead as diplomats seek to ensure that...
Dangote Refinery to process 100% Nigerian crude by December 2025
Business Hallmark
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July 8, 2025
The 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos will rely entirely on Nigerian crude oil by the end of 2025, potentially displacing hundreds of thousands of barrels of imported crude daily. This is according to a new...
The Donut Capital of the World is a Quaint Donut Shop in Indiana
106.1 KISS FM - Indiana
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July 7, 2025
A world record-holding donut shop in the Hoosier State is said to be the Donut Capital of the World! Who knew the deep-fried delicious treat that we know as a donut has a history that dates back to Roman times? According to Sporked: Deep-fried...
Call For Nominations: CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa 2025 Expands Across 15 African Countries
Daily Independent
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July 8, 2025
2 The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa is proud to announce the official Call for Nominations for its 2025 edition, now expanded to include participation from 15 African countries. This prestigious platform continues to celebrate visionary leaders...
Fans not satisfied with Pasuwa’s repeated statement of building the Flames; ‘Until when?’
Maravi Express
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July 8, 2025
* What is the meaning of building a team for years and years. Has footblall became politics where at times the truth is never spoken? * It’s becoming worrisome now — pull-up your socks please! How many lessons are we going to learn before starting...
How Tijuana Went From Stopover to Destination
New Lines Magazine
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July 7, 2025
When Sani Mohammed finally pulled up to Tijuana, it was dark and he was exhausted. His journey had taken a total of 13 months and spanned seven countries and three continents. At last, there was some respite: He knew he could look forward to a hot...
Sahag Arslanian Debuts Namesake High Jewelry Collection Featuring Rare Colored Diamonds
WWD - New York
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July 8, 2025
MILAN — As a third-generation member of the Arslanian diamond dynasty, which began almost 75 years ago, Sahag Arslanian is bringing his expertise to the table by launching his first namesake collection of high jewelry. To be unveiled in Paris on...
Virginia’s Slave Code Act of 1705 and South Carolina’s Negro Slave Act of 1740
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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July 7, 2025
When a budget labor financial system in America transformed from indentured servitude to the enslavement of Black individuals, the regulation needed to change to replicate the creation of a legalized backside class in America. Black individuals...
Washington Agreement masks complex regional dynamics
IOL
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Dr. Sizo Nkala|Published 2 hours ago 6min Dr. Sizo Nkala Earlier this year, the DRC President Felix Tshisekedi reached out to US President Donald Trump for security assistance in the form of training and equipment supplies for his forces to enable...
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...
Oil Giant Adds Fuel to Soft Power Push
China Media Project
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July 7, 2025
Mandated from on-high by the Chinese Communist Party leadership, China’s new strategy to super-charge its international communication at the local level is certainly not a process of decentralization. It is a policy effort, however, that has...
Why Some Tribes And Communities Around The World Heal Faster Than Others
News18
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated:July 07, 2025, 18:20 IST Many tribes in Assam, Arunachal and Northeast India use more than 800 herbal plants for wound healing, many of which are scientifically proven to have skin-repairing properties The Bajau community, sea nomads...
Make an Immediate Difference by Giving Blood
WOWO 1190 AM - Indiana
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July 7, 2025
Fort Wayne, IN (WOWO) – INDIANA, July 7, 2025 — The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face...
Techmediabreaks Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQX: SWISF) (FSE: GDT0) Appoints Christophe Kabeya To Lead Government, Corporate Sales In Central And Southern Africa
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FSE: GDT0) , a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and private communications platform, has appointed Christophe Kabeya as Director of Government and Corporate Sales for...