As the year draws to a close, it’s a time when the old makes way for the new. It also brings a chance to look back and think over things, not just about our personal habits and wins, but also about our online and money habits. Here’s a carefully put together guide on cutting down the extras as we say goodbye to the year. 1. Streaming Services Many of us enjoy watching shows and movies on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, or Hulu. But these subscriptions can add up. For those looking to save, there are free websites like…
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UN investigators say more than three million people have been displaced in Myanmar’s escalating conflict in the last six months.Crimes against humanity and war crimes by Myanmar’s military have escalated at an “alarming” rate, United Nations investigators have warned. Systematic torture, gang rape and abuses against children have increased under the military government, the UN body investigating human rights violations in the country said in a report on Tuesday. Investigators said that more than three million people have been forced to flee their homes in the last six months, as the continuing conflict intensifies since the 2021 coup. “We have…
The brouhaha over the so-called “Bed-Stuy Goldfish Pond,” a sidewalk puddle near a leaky hydrant in Brooklyn where someone keeps dumping fish, just kicked up a notch. Advocates want the habitat made permanent. And they launched a GoFundMe to help make it happen. More than $1,000 had been raised toward a $2,500 goal as of Tuesday morning. The purpose? According to the organizers: “Trying to help build a better habitat for the fishes to thrive and also funds for food and an outside ventilation system for them so they can survive through the seasons, so the community can continue to enjoy…
Nhlanhla Dlamini Is an MBA worth the money? How we made it in Africa recently posed this question to South African pet food entrepreneur Nhlanhla Dlamini, who did his MBA at Harvard Business School. He responded as follows: “I personally really enjoyed my MBA. I found it very valuable. The people that I met there have been some of the most influential on my career, the most helpful to me as a growing man, and some of my closest friends. Many of them were at my wedding – or some of them actually my groomsmen. And it’s an experience that…
“That’s not an apology”: Emtee Claps Back At J Molley. The ongoing feud between South African rappers Emtee and J Molley took another dramatic turn as Emtee dismissed J Molley‘s recent apology as insincere. “That’s not an apology”: Emtee Claps Back At J Molley The two artists have been embroiled in a public spat for weeks, with accusations and counter-accusations flying back and forth on social media. J Molley had initially sparked controversy by publicly criticizing Emtee‘s alleged substance abuse, leading to a heated exchange between the two. In a surprising move, J Molley recently posted an apology on his…
The Rockies made a few moves before tonight’s series opener in Arizona. Most notably, Kris Bryant is headed back to the injured list. Colorado placed the former MVP on the 10-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 11, with a back strain. Colorado recalled rookie outfielder Jordan Beck in his place. The Rox also brought up righty Bradley Blalock, whom they acquired from Milwaukee in the Nick Mears trade, while optioning southpaw Josh Rogers to Triple-A Albuquerque.Bryant goes on the injured list for the eighth time in his Colorado tenure. It’s his third such stint of the season. Bryant lost a month last year to…
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In their first face-to-face meeting since 2021, the pair are expected to discuss Israel’s war on Gaza. The Kremlin has maintained relations with both Israel and Palestine, but experts say its actual sway over the conflict is limited and the meeting has more of a symbolic nature. “When you’re looking at Russia’s engagement with the Palestine question, it’s about more than just Palestine,” Samuel Ramani, author of Russia in Africa, told Al Jazeera. “It’s about really cementing themselves within the Arab world, by showing that they…
This article is co-published with The Guardian. It was the midst of a July heat wave, with humidity sticky in the air. Phoebe Saldana sat in the colorful plaza of her East Harlem housing complex, watching her two young daughters ride scooters and climb on workout equipment. They were getting some playtime outside before returning to the cool respite of their two-bedroom apartment. To Saldana, 37, the air conditioning was a godsend. “We were living with no air conditioner for a long time,” said Saldana, who moved in from a Brooklyn shelter. “It’s amazing. I, like, never turn it off.”…
Op-ed by-lined by Dr Susan Mburu – Head of Clinical Business Operations, AAR Health Care Kenya Kenya faces a formidable challenge in maternal and neonatal health, underscored by sobering statistics from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey. Alarmingly, only 59% of women1 attended the recommended four ANC visits, a figure that falls short of global health standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO), which advocates for at least eight contacts to significantly enhance outcomes for both mothers and newborns.2 Antenatal care (ANC) is not merely routine check-ups; it represents crucial opportunities to educate expectant mothers, detect complications early, and…
Sammie Heavens Shines On New Single “Hostage.” In a world where pop and soul seamlessly collide, Sammie Heavens emerges with a dazzling new single that redefines the boundaries of modern music. With “Hostage,” Heavens offers a compelling blend of vulnerability and power, creating a track that is both hauntingly beautiful and irresistibly captivating. Sammie Heavens Shines On New Single “Hostage” One might speculate whether Nasty C is behind Sammie Heavens’ writing, but there’s no concrete proof of that. Instead, the credit goes to Sammie herself for her keen interest in rap, as she continues to release well-crafted tracks. “Hostage” is…