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Quote of the day by King Charles: “To my darling Mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear…” – a tribute to Queen Elizabeth, on gratitude, service and a son’s farewell
Quote of the day by King Charles (AP photo) Few words spoken at a moment of personal loss carry the weight of an entire lifetime. When Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022, her eldest son, King Charles III, addressed the nation the following day, speaking as both a new monarch and a grieving … Read more
Five years after Taliban takeover, 2.4 million Afghan girls still excluded from school: Unesco
Afghanistan only country where girls formally barred from secondary, higher education, Unesco says An estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education, five years after the Taliban returned to power, according to a report by Unesco.Unesco said Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls and women are formally barred from … Read more
Quote of the day by Michael J. Fox: “I think the scariest person in the world is the person with…” – a lesson on humour, perspective and facing hard times with lightness
Quote of the day by Michael J. Fox (AP photo) Humour can genuinely change how a difficult moment actually feels. A stressful situation seems lighter once someone finds a reason to laugh, and a serious problem often becomes easier to approach once it can be seen from another angle. Michael J. Foxthe actor and Parkinson’s … Read more
Who is Gautam Rangarajan? Indian-origin strategist appointed to key role by UK PM Andy Burnham
Indian-origin strategist Gautam Rangarajan. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Indian-origin strategist and former BBC executive Gautam Rangarajan as an Expert Adviser on Structure and Process in a newly created role at 10 Downing Street.Rangarajan, who brings decades of experience in strategy, organisational transformation and media, is set to take up the position this … Read more
Over 60,000 Canadians sign petition demanding expulsion of US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra
Pete Hoekstra, US Ambassador to Canada More than 60,000 Canadians have signed a petition demanding for US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to be expelled, accusing him of interfering in Canadian politics and hurting relations between the two countries, BBC reportedThe petition asks the Canadian government to remove Hoekstra from his post in Ottawa and calls for … Read more
Florida completed a 2,560-acre stormwater treatment landscape with 4,750 acre-feet of storage to help protect the Indian River Lagoon
USACE celebrates advancement of the Indian River Lagoon South Restoration Project A major environmental restoration project in South Florida has reached an important milestone with the completion of a 2,560-acre stormwater treatment area designed to capture, clean, and store runoff before it reaches vulnerable coastal waterways, according to US Army Corps of Engineers.The completion of … Read more
After 23 years, US to pull out last troops from Iraq by September 30
US to withdraw remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, officials say (Representative image) The US is on course to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, according to US and Iraqi officials, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion.Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi reaffirmed the September 30 date during … Read more
Marco Rubio jokes he would ask Donald Trump to bomb Paraguay if he goes on a keto diet: ‘Just because I haven’t had any sugar’
Marco Rubio shared his keto experience on Katie Miller podcast as his wife revealed that he loves to eat junk food, ice cream. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he once tried a keto diet four to five years ago and it was a near-psychotic experience for him without any sugar and carbohydrates. In an … Read more
Michele Tafoya family, net worth: All about GOP candidate who won Minnesota Senate primary
Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has won the Republican nomination for Minnesota’s open Senate seat in the August 11 primary. Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota GOP Senate primary. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) Tafoya, a four-time Emmy Award winner and longtime sports journalist, secured about 51% of the vote with roughly one-fifth of ballots counted, according to … Read more