Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, engaged in a dialogue with young leaders, nutrition experts, advocates, and Grammy Award winning musician Jon Batiste. In this dynamic conversation, the participants exchanged transformative ideas that can address malnutrition through health, agriculture, and financing solutions. These include smartphones that can tell farmers which seeds to plant depending on the weather, multiple micronutrient supplements that reduce maternal anemia and save newborn lives, and cooking oil fortified with vitamin A to strengthen immune systems. GATES NOTES | AFRICA.COM Source link
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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, best known for his hits Type of Way and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh), has tragically passed away at the age of 34 due to a reported drug overdose. News of his death has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, with fans and fellow artists expressing their grief online. Rapper Boosie took to X to confirm that Quan’s passing was the result of an overdose, a revelation that has left many mourning.JUST GOT WORD @RichHomieQuan JUST OD ‼️JUST TALK TO WUAN THE OTHER DAY #gomissunigga— Boosie BadAzz (@BOOSIEOFFICIAL) September 5, 2024 Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes…
Some corners of the NFL world already believe that the league’s officiating crews are pro-Kansas City Chiefs.Thursday’s season opener between the Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens — which was overseen by a group led by officiating crew chief Shawn Hochuli — didn’t do much to help dissuade that perception, either, as there were some pretty flagrant calls and no-calls that went the Chiefs’ way that the league needs to explain.On the first drive of the game, the Ravens were penalized three times for illegal formation — twice against offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, who would draw a third penalty later in the…
Conservative Michel Barnier promises to uphold some of Macron’s policies while tackling a divided parliament.New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier says he will defend some of President Emmanuel Macron’s policies and toughen the government’s stance on immigration. In his first interview since his nomination, Barnier said on Friday that his government, which lacks a clear majority in a hung lower house of parliament, will include conservatives as well as members of Macron’s camp. Members from other groups, including the left, are also welcome to back the new government, he said. “There is no red line,” Barnier said, adding: “We need…
A day after news broke that federal investigators searched the homes and seized the phones of a slew of members of Mayor Eric Adams inner circle including two deputy mayors, a top advisor, and several police officials, the raids continued to send shockwaves across the city. Several administration officials said they were grappling with how to carry on with their jobs while a federal investigation loomed over so many top bosses. They all spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the press. “My mind is blown right now. I’m angry and in shock and deeply…
WASHINGTON, USA – On September 6, the US Departments of State, Agriculture, Commerce, Homeland Security, and Treasury jointly released an updated (last issued in July 2021), warning US businesses about risks to their operations and activities in Hong Kong. Many of these risks stem from the implementation of the Law of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, also known as the National Security Law (NSL), and the March 2024 Safeguarding National Security Ordinance (SNS Ordinance or “Article 23”). These laws further erode fundamental freedoms and protections for human rights in Hong…
President Xi Jinping said his country will provide more than $50 billion in financial support to Africa over the next three years. This is up from a $40 billion commitment made at the last FOCAC held in Dakar, Senegal in 2021 but down from the $60 billion committed in 2018, the last time it was held in Beijing. Nigeria’s government signed an agreement with China’s Mutual Commitment Group to assemble electric tricycles in Nigeria. The firm will also establish a training and testing center in Nigeria for solar and other renewable energy technologies. China and South Africa also announced plans…
Maleek Berry and Ruger LyricsIn his new single “Lately,” Maleek Berry collaborates with the exceptionally talented Ruger, whose vocals elevate the track to new heights, read at the song’s lyrics below and immerse yourself in its enchanting melody.Maleek Berry & Ruger – Lately LyricsI say one timeOne time ohhOh latelyI’ve been watching you latelyOh latelyBaby come and save me ohOhh latelyOhhLatelyOhh latelyOhhLatelyGirl, you knowYou need a biggy manBaby, what’s your taste?OhhhNot another manCan’t take my place Oh ohGirl, I need the keys to your heartBody, your mind and soul, ohhYeahLooking like a diamond frostI’d never pass you downBaby, I’ll wait…
It has had viewers on the edge of their seats to find out what happens next, and now fans want more.The Greek mythology series KAOS, which many have claimed to binge-watch in one whole sitting, follows the lives of Greek Gods living among the mortals in a modern-day time.Featuring a stellar cast including Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, the eight-episode season also includes Janet McTeer as his wife Hera, Nabhaan Rizwan as desperate-to-please son Dionysus, Cliff Curtis as Poseidon, David Thewlis as Hades, Debi Mazar as Medusa and Stephen Dillane as Prometheus. The show also features Suzy Izzard, Billie Piper and Killian Scott.It tells the tale of Zeus, who begins to fear his reign is…
The Houston Texans were the surprise team of 2023. Could their division rival, the Tennessee Titans, be that team this season?To make a leap from 6-11 and last in the AFC South in 2023 to an upper tier, the Titans need strong play from QB Will Levis. who’s best known for a mayonnaise cologne commercial that went viral. (Seriously.)”Everything he’s done so far, he’s ready for the moment. There’s no question in my mind,” first-year Titans head coach Brian Callahan said recently of the second-year QB, per Main Street Media’s Titan Insider Terry McCormick. “He’s going to have to play…