[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -- Although the increase in salaries for civil servants will have to wait until next year, the government yesterday announced a number of measures aimed at reducing life difficulties workers face...

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iFixit did a teardown of Apples AirTags | iFixit

The team over at iFixit has done its teardown thing again, this time examining Apples AirTag trackers. Part one of its two-part review digs into the guts of the little trackers, and for those lamenting the lack of a key ring loop on the AirTag, ...

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Here's why I think Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX:KL)(NYSE:KL) ought to be a top pick for every long-term investor today.
The post Gold Is Soaring Again: This Top TSX Stock Is Poised for a Breakout appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Gold had been underperforming at the beginning of the year. ...

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One of President Joe Biden's top advisers has suggested that he's still wearing a face mask outdoors out of habit although the latest public health guidance says he doesn't need it...

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Ads to encourage people to follow local news accounts will run in newspapers like the Cincinnati Enquirer and the Detroit Free Press, Axios reported.

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Twitter announced an ad campaign in support of local journalists and their work.
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Despite lengthy lockdowns and closed borders across South America, the continent is one of the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Three countries, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia rank among the top 12 nations for cases while Brazil and Colombia are in the top 12 countries globally by deaths. A ...

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User tracking has been a heated discussion since last year, and has affected the relationship between Facebook and Instagram. Now iOS 14 shares Facebook's sentiments to users regarding keeping the platforms free...

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Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb cast doubt on the US response to India's ongoing surge of COVID-19 that has overwhelmed its healthcare system.

A COVID-19 patient gets admitted to a government hospital in Kolkata, India, on April 22, 2021. India reported 314,835 new coronavirus infections on ...

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Both countries denied a deal has been reached to secure a release for hostages.Both countries denied a deal has been reached to secure a release for hostages...

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LONDON Britain rushed to increase aid for Indias teetering health care system on Sunday, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple with a surge in coronavirus infections that is killing thousands of people a day. The U.K. government said it will send an additional 1,000 ...

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LONDON Police have arrested two people after receiving a report of trespassers near the home of Britains Prince Andrew, the second-oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II. Thames Valley Police said a 29-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, both from London, were arrested after a report of intruders on the...

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates The United States on Sunday immediately denied a report by Iranian state-run television that deals had been reached for the Islamic Republic to release U.S. and British prisoners in exchange for Tehran receiving billions of dollars. It wasnt immediately clear if the ...

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MANCHESTER, England Anti-ownership protests by Manchester United fans forced the postponement of Sundays Premier League game against Liverpool as supporters stormed the stadium and reached the pitch, while thousands of others gathered outside Old Trafford to demand the Glazer family ownership...

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DUNEDIN, Fla. The Atlanta Braves put catchers Travis dArnaud and Alex Jackson on the injured list Sunday. DArnaud was placed on the 60-day IL with a left thumb sprain after getting hurt on a tag play at the plate in the sixth inning of Saturday nights game against Toronto. Jackson, who ...

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Today's column addresses questions about whether Congress will correct an issue caused by Covid-19 that could mean lower lifelong benefits for those born in 1960, potential repercussions of Social Security overpayments and withdrawing a retirement benefit and reverting to survivor's benefits.Today's...

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RattanIndia Enterprises is venturing into the EV space by acquiring substantial strategic stake in Revolt Intellicorp.
The post RattanIndia Enters EV Space appeared first on EE Times India.
RattanIndia Enterprises Ltd is venturing into the electric vehicle (EV) space by acquiring substantial ...

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Earlier this year, the Flaming Lips successfully pulled off space bubble concerts in their hometown of Oklahoma City. Now, Wayne Coyne's giving fans that were unable to attend a behind the scenes look at how the pandemic-safe shows came to be in the latest episode of CBS Sunday Morning.

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A resolution to censure Romney for his two votes to convict Donald Trump narrowly failed, 798-711...

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Here's what Air Canada's (TSX:AC) bailout deal means for investors.
The post What Air Canadas Bailout Means for Investors appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

For investors who are on the hunt for a reliable reopening play, Air Canada (TSX:AC) has been a popular option. After taking a beating ...

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The (apparent lack of) legality of online fantasy sports platforms, which sponsor various playing franchisees in the widely-popular league, has been widely misunderstood, coupled with the moral and optical concerns around real-money gaming...

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[Premium Times] The new travel advisory shall come into effect from May 4 and shall be subject to review after an initial period of 4 weeks...

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[This Day] The United States Government has explained the impact of her health missions to Nigeria, which it claimed, has benefitted more than 60 million Nigerians at different social strata and across all the geo-political zones...

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[Premium Times] "There is no Nigerian worker today that can depend solely on his salary without looking for other things to augment the income...

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[Vanguard] Lagos State Government has said all public and private primary and secondary schools in the state should resume for the third term of the 2020/2021 academic session on Tuesday 4th May 2021...

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[Zimbabwe Standard] South Africa-based comedian Alick Madzitire is to release a drama series, which focuses on the lives of foreigners in that country...

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[Zimbabwe Standard] Yeve Sibanda, a United States-based Zimbabwean author, decided to write a children's book after she struggled to find reading material to teach her daughter native languages, Ndebele and Shona...

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[Nairobi News] Four Kenyan long-distance cargo truck drivers and two turn-men have reportedly been kidnapped by unknown gunmen at Terekeka town in South Sudan, media reports in Uganda indicate...

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[Daily News] Over 90,000 high school students will sit for their final examinations beginning Monday, May 3, 2021, National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) Executive Secretary Dr Charles Msonde announced on Sunday. It involves 81,343 direct school candidates and 8,682 private candidates...

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[Premium Times] Many states across the country are battling with security challenges involving killings and kidnappings of innocent individuals...

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[Vanguard] The former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nniah Nwodo, has distanced himself from a social media report alleging that he fingered members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, as being responsible for the ongoing killings in South East region...

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[Premium Times] Mr Gwaram was accused of being dismissed by two federal government-owned institutions before his engagement by the Kano-based college...

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[Nation] At least 247,529 Nairobi residents have received the Covid-19 vaccine AstraZeneca since Nairobi Metropolitan Services launched the inoculation exercise in March. More males than females have received the jab...

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The growth comes even though NIO lost several days of manufacturing due to the global semiconductor shortage.Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO (NYSE: NIO) reported delivering just over 7,100 vehicles in April, marking 125% growth over the comparable period one year ago. The month included several ...

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The recent pandemic caused by the Covid19 virus and the subsequent race against time to develop vaccines has brought to the fore the importance and issues related to the cold chain. Some of these vaccines are very sensitive to temperature variations and require storage at very low temperatures, even...

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With two weeks left in the NBA regular season, the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers have a lot at stake for playoff seeding and positioning.With two weeks left in the NBA regular season, the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, ...

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Here's why I still think Rogers Communications Inc (TSX:RCI)(NYSE:RCI) is a top 5G pick every investor should consider today.
The post 1 High-Conviction 5G Pick to Buy Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

With valuations nearing all-time highs across the board, many investors are ...

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Britain is rushing to increase aid for India’s teetering health care system, promising more ventilators and expert advice as doctors grapple with a surge in coronavirus infections that is killing thousands of people a day...

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Apple Music HiFi expected to be released at the same time as AirPods 3. New plan to go head to head with Spotify and Deezer's high-fidelity audio feature...

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/259772/20210502/apple-music-hifi-leaks-suggests-new-plan-comes-high-fidelity.htm

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The U.S. Census has several official terms to designate cities, towns, and smaller places in America. These terms are metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), consolidated metropolitan statistical...

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About 64% of respondents said the administration's policies had a positive impact on the global economy, and 60% believe they support global markets.

Jorge Sactic is the owner of Chapina Bakery in Langley Park, Maryland.
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About 64% of investors and ...

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DAMASCUS, Syria Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a decree Sunday granting amnesty and reducing sentences for several categories of crime committed before May 2, state news agency SANA said. SANA did not give a reason for the amnesty but it came days before Muslims celebrate Eid el-Fitr, the ...

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Afghan government forces face an uncertain future and, in a worst-case scenario, some bad possible outcomes against Taliban insurgents as the withdrawal of American and coalition troops accelerates in the coming weeks, the top U.S. military officer said Sunday. Gen. Mark Milley described the Afghan ...

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. While most states pursue ways to boost renewable energy, Wyoming is doing the opposite with a new program aimed at propping up the dwindling coal industry by suing other states that block exports of Wyoming coal and cause Wyoming coal-fired power plants to shut down. The law signed ...

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates The United States on Sunday immediately denied a report by Irans state-run television broadcaster that deals had been reached between the Islamic Republic, Washington and the United Kingdom that would see prisoners swapped and Tehran receive billions of dollars. ...

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BERLIN At least 93 police officers were injured and 354 protesters were detained after traditional May Day rallies in Berlin turned violent, the citys top security official said Sunday. More than 20 different rallies took place in the German capital on Saturday and the vast majority of them ...

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Sen. Warren reflects on her unsuccessful 2020 presidential bid in her upcoming book, "Persist," one year after she exited the race.

Then-US presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren speaks during a rally at Washington Square Park in New York on September 16, 2019.
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MILAN Italian rapper Fedez received a wave of public support Sunday after going public with attempts by RAI state television to censor his planned remarks on homophobia during an annual Workers Day concert. Fedez prevailed and made the statement as planned during the Saturday evening concert...

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