This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters.The day after Donald Trump secured a second presidential term, New York officials pledged to protect residents’ reproductive rights and access to health care — and experts braced for a likely assault on local public health systems.“No matter who is president or what party controls Congress, this city will always stand up for the rights of women, our immigrant brothers and sisters, our LGBTQ+ community and millions of others,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during a press briefing Wednesday at City Hall.On Tuesday…
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By Judana Murphy KINGSTON Jamaica, (JIS) – The government of Jamaica has begun assessing the damage caused by Tropical Storm Rafael, which impacted Jamaica between November 4 and 5. The preliminary figures indicate that the damage could range between $500 million and $1 billion. “Our figures are preliminary; by the end of the day, we will have more refined figures to share with the public,” prime minister, Dr Andrew Holness, said addressing Wednesday’s post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The prime minister noted that Jamaica has a multi-layered disaster risk response mechanism, which has placed the country in a position…
Crux Global, in partnership with Sony Music and The Orchard, is hosting an exclusive Music Writing Camp in Accra, Ghana. From November 11th to 14th, 2024, the Music Writing Camp will bring together top songwriters, producers, and artists to collaborate, experiment, and create groundbreaking music. The camp will provide world-class studios, expert-led workshops, and a unique platform to elevate African music on the global stage, empowering creators to push their boundaries and connect with industry veterans. Full Press Release Crux Global, in partnership with Sony Music and The Orchard, is thrilled to announce the launch of an exclusive Music Writing…
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The fantasy football regular season is quickly drawing to a close, and one lineup decision could make all the difference in whether your team reaches the playoffs. With that in mind, here’s what to do about several flex options, streaming candidates and other players you could be on the fence about plugging into your starting lineup in Week 10.QuarterbacksStart: Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers 49ers at Buccaneers / 1 p.m. ET SundayPurdy has been inconsistent this season but appears to have hit his stride from a fantasy football perspective, topping 20 points in each of his last three outings. It’s worth…
EXPLAINERAs a second Trump administration looms, intense jockeying for key spots in his forthcoming cabinet has begun.Who’s in? And who’s out? Donald Trump is carefully considering his cabinet picks following his historic presidential election victory over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on Tuesday. Trump had reportedly avoided detailed cabinet discussions until after the election results were clear. Now, as names emerge, here’s a closer look at who might be part of the next administration, from seasoned Republican figures to unexpected newcomers. In one early announcement, he said on Thursday that helping him manage that team will be Susie Wiles, who managed…
Three people were charged in relation to the death of singer Liam Payne, Argentina’s public prosecutor announced in a statement Thursday. The prosecutor’s statement said that during the investigation into Payne’s death, “illicit conduct was discovered from which three people were charged with the crimes of abandonment of a person followed by death, supply and facilitation of narcotics.” The former One Direction member fell from the balcony of a Buenos Aires hotel on Oct. 16. Someone who was with Payne on a daily basis while he was in Buenos Aires is charged with abandoning a person following death, Andrés Madrea’s statement…
GENEVA, Switzerland – Ahead of the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29), the World Health Organization (WHO) calls for an end to reliance on fossil fuels and advocates for people-centred adaptation and resilience. Launching the COP29 special report on climate and health and a technical guidance on Healthy Nationally Determined Contributions, WHO urges world leaders at COP29 to abandon the siloed approach to addressing climate change and health. It stresses the importance of positioning health at the core of all climate negotiations, strategies, policies and action plans, to save lives and secure healthier futures for present and future generations. “The climate…
Bimbola Adisa, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of BPS ACCRA, Ghana, 07 November 2024 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Beacon Power Services (BPS), an energy tech company providing data and grid management solutions to help Africa’s power sector distribute electricity more efficiently, today announced the closing of a Series A financing round for an undisclosed amount. The round was led by Partech, with participation from Finnfund, Gaia Impact, Proparco, and previous investors Kaleo Ventures and Seedstars Africa Ventures. Additional investors in this round include Clermount, Global Brain and its CVC partner JGC MIRAI Innovation Fund, and On.Capital. Clermount acted as a financial advisor to Beacon Power Services in this transaction. The funding will enable BPS…
Nigerian singer Ruger, real name Michael Adebayo Olayinka, has sparked controversy with his latest tweets, targeting his colleagues in the music industry.On Wednesday, November 6, Ruger took to X to brag about his consistent bookings for shows and appear to mock fellow artists for relying on autotune during performances.”Next time, tell your engineer to shut it down when you’re about to speak coz you be speaking in Tunez wahalaaaaaa,” Ruger tweeted, implying that some artists can’t speak without autotune assistance.He then boasted, “Ruger don’t need that sh*t. thank you.”Meanwhile, Ruger’s comments have ignited debate. While some defended his right to…