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Mozambique: Mozambique in Post-Election Turmoil - Economic Policies That Could Make a Difference

[The Conversation Africa] Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the ruling party, Frelimo. These results are widely contested, with various reports of irregularities.





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Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Pressure Officials to Manipulate Budgets for Their Gains - Jega

[Premium Times] Mr Jega alleged that some legislators attempted to influence budget allocations and secure contracts, undermining public officials' efforts to maintain integrity.




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Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike

[Premium Times] MDCAN is an association of medical and dental consultants who are specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry, holding the highest qualifications in their professions.




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Kenya: Adani Group Shifts Focus to $10 Billion U.S. Investment After Kenya Setback

[Business Day Africa] The Adani Group is now setting its sights on the U.S. market after facing significant pushback in its bid to enter Kenya.




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East Africa: Ethiopia's Tourism Taking Great Leap With New Destinations

[Ethiopian Herald] In step with global tourism trends, Ethiopia is revising its tourism policy and expanding destinations to unlock its vast potential and generate significant income, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The government plans to invest heavily in infrastructure and amend restrictive policies to fully realize the sector's promise.




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From Dora to Bluey: What Marketers Need to Know About the ‘No Sabo Kids’

As a Latina mother and marketer, raising bilingual children in today's media landscape is both a joy and a challenge. Growing up, shows like Dora the Explorer didn't just entertain me--they helped me navigate a complex world between two languages. While English wasn't my first language, those shows gave me a sense of belonging in...




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The Ankler’s Ad Revenue Is Up 500% YOY. Here’s How CEO Janice Min Plans to Sustain It

For Ankler Media CEO Janice Min, 2024 was the inflection point when advertisers finally understood that when it comes to audiences, it's not all about size. "Our goal is to have the largest, most pristine audience we can have in terms of the subscriber list," said Min, former editorial director at The Hollywood Reporter and...




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Perplexity AI Is Testing Ads In Search With Brands Indeed and Whole Foods Market

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is officially moving forward with previously announced plans to begin testing ads within its search results. Initial agency and brand partners include Indeed, PMG, Universal McCann, and Whole Foods Market. The company said in a blog post announcing the move, "To fully deliver on our mission to spark the world's...




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Don Lemon Departs Elon Musk’s X: ‘It’s Time for Me to Leave the Platform’

Don Lemon announced his departure from X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday. "It's time for me to leave the platform," the former CNN anchor said in a video posted to his official account. "I once believe that it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency, and free speech," Lemon added. "But I now feel...




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Stephen Stock to Join WVUE in New Orleans

Stephen Stock will join New Orleans Fox affiliate WVUE as chief investigative reporter. "Stephen has a proven track record of uncovering impactful stories and a steadfast commitment to truth and transparency," said WVUE-FOX 8 news director Kristen Palestina. "His investigative journalism will strengthen WVUE's dedication to deliver the in-depth reporting our community deserves." Since 2003,...




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Adam McKay-Produced Documentary ‘You Need This’ From Banijay’s Scenery Probes Hyper-Consumerism (EXCLUSIVE)

After tackling climate change in his Oscar-nominated political satire “Don’t Look Up,” filmmaker Adam McKay has produced “You Need This,” a thought-provoking documentary tackling consumerism and hyper-capitalism. Directed by Ryan Andrej Lough (“Entertainment”), “You Need This” is produced by McKay via Yellow Dot Studios; Isidoor Roebers and Lea Fels at Scenery, a joint venture with Banijay […]




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Cairo Film Festival Launches New Market to Foster International Co-Productions

For the first time in more than a decade, the Cairo Film Festival will open for business. Now kicking off its 45th edition, the Egyptian event has remained a key cultural and artistic showcase for the region and for the wider Middle East and North Africa world – but Cairo has gone without a market […]



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‘Lord of the Rings’ Owner Embracer Reports 10% Drop in Entertainment Sales, Blames Tolkien IP for ‘Lower Activity’

Embracer has reported disappointing results for the second quarter of 2024, reporting a large drop in net sales of 21% across the gaming group to SEK 8.6 billion ($782 million), with net sales of its entertainment and services also dropping by 10%. Adjusted operating profit fell by 33% to $109 million between July and September […]




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Merged pharmaceutical firms seek fast-track route to savings

The pharmaceutical industry is preparing for an accelerated pace of consolidation, with the number of mergers up 39 per cent since 2017¹. This year has already witnessed its first ‘super merger’ between two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, Bristol-Myers and Celgene, valued at $74 billion.²




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‘Bad Sisters’ Cast on [SPOILER] Dying: ‘We Knew it Would be Kind of Shocking and F—ing Awful’

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from the Season 1 finale and Season 2 premiere of “Bad Sisters,” now streaming on Apple TV+. “Bad Sisters” was never supposed to return for a second season. The Sharon Horgan-penned thriller, an adaptation of a Belgian limited series about a group of sisters who attempt to murder […]




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Oscar Predictions: Best Picture — Will ‘Wicked’ Defy Gravity for Awards Attention?

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual […]




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‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Macaron: Here Is the Celebrity Under the Costume

SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 12, Episode 7 of “The Masked Singer,” “Who Are You Fest Night,” which aired November 13 on Fox. It may have been a wipeout, but surfer Bethany Hamilton told Variety that she still enjoyed her brief appearance on “The Masked Singer.” Hamilton was the latest celebrity to be unmasked, […]




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India’s IFFI Goa Festival Sets 15-Film Golden Peacock Competition Slate

The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has unveiled its main competition lineup, with 15 features vying for the Golden Peacock award carrying an INR4 million ($47,000) prize purse, notably featuring nine films directed by women. Among the world premieres are Manijeh Hekmat and Faeze Azizkhani’s Iranian drama “Fear & Trembling,” exploring an older […]




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Seth Meyers Mocks Trump’s Cabinet Picks of ‘Goblins and Weirdos’: He’s ‘Gonna Sic Them on the Government Like a Bunch of Ferrets on Ketamine’

During his “Closer Look” segment on Wednesday night, Seth Meyers commented on President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks for several key roles, including Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth leading the Department of Defense. “While Biden’s looking for ways to accommodate Trump, Trump’s looking for ways to tear down everything Biden did. […]




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Republicans Keep Control of House of Representatives, Plan to Move Fast on Trump Agenda

Republicans will keep control of the House of Representatives, the Associated Press has projected, giving President-elect Trump a majority in both houses of Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he will work aggressively to implement Trump’s agenda, including tax cuts, deportations, energy policy, and regulatory reform. “We’re going to raise an America First banner […]




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Musk & Ramaswamy tapped to head government efficiency effort

The new organization isn't an official department. It is charged with working from the outside of the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance."

The post Musk & Ramaswamy tapped to head government efficiency effort first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Check out Singapore’s first-ever Smart Home Tech Show from 14 November at Suntec City (Updated)

Come down to the Smart Home Tech Show and grab some S$1 tech deals on the 14 and 15 November. #smarthometechshow #hwztechshowportal




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Elon Musk wades in on latest Italian migrant case: 'These judges must go'

Elon Musk wades in on latest Italian migrant case: 'These judges must go'




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Deported Ukrainian children are Russia's future army recruits, ombudsman says

Deported Ukrainian children are Russia's future army recruits, ombudsman says




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No Comment: Eggs thrown at Euro Lithium Balkan headquarters in Serbia

No Comment: Eggs thrown at Euro Lithium Balkan headquarters in Serbia




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Russian forces advance on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region

Russian forces advance on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region




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Dozens of buildings destroyed in Zaporizhzhia after Russian strike

Dozens of buildings destroyed in Zaporizhzhia after Russian strike




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Five things to know about Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state

Five things to know about Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state




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MEPs debate future EU-US relations against backdrop of US administration change

MEPs debate future EU-US relations against backdrop of US administration change




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Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says

Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says




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LUCE (LUCE) Token with Vatican Mascot Connection Spikes 444.20% from the Previous Day.

LUCE is a prominent cryptocurrency player with a strong Vatican background. The token is related to the Vatican background with the official mascot tag for the year 2025. The token is the first of its kind to associate with a strong religious background. The association of the token with Catholicism has made it culturally and [...]




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Bonk Coin Shows Positive Price Forecast: Potential Bullish Trend Ahead

Bonk coin continued its upsurge this week and reached $0.000034. It is the highest level in the past five months The victory of Donald Trump in the US Assembly election created a positive trend in the crypto market. All the cryptos including the meme coins benefited from this upsurge caused due to this positive trend. [...]




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XRP Surges To 15% In The Past 24 hours: The Token Is Gaining Substantial Investor Interest!

The victory of Donald Trump in the US presidential election intensified the demand for crypto assets. XRP is on its journey to the broader crypto market. The growth of XRP was capped by the Securities and Exchange Council’s plan to appeal crucial rulings in the ripple case. The appeal from the SEC has negatively impacted [...]




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DOGE Price Skyrockets As Trump Announces D.O.G.E.

Leading dog-themed cryptocurrency, Dogecoin (DOGE), has been the biggest winner of Donald Trump’s return to the White House, alongside Bitcoin (BTC). The memecoin has surged roughly 140% since November 5, the election day.  DOGE Surges 15% In Under 24 Hours After Trump Announces D.O.G.E On Wednesday, DOGE saw its price surge by an additional 15% [...]






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Tesla is recalling 2,431 Cybertrucks, and this time there’s no software fix

Owners of the affected trucks will require replacement hardware.




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Trump says Elon Musk will lead “DOGE,” a new Department of Government Efficiency

Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to target "massive waste and fraud."




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T-Mobile Internet Backup Plans Get Powered Up With More Data

The right internet backup plan can save you in the event of unfortunate internet outages.




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Grand Kaizen Codes – November 2024

Find the latest Grand Kaizen codes here! Keep reading for more.




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Knightcore – Sword of Kingdom: Codes November 2024

Find the latest Knightcore - Sword of Kingdom codes here!




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Cold War bomber enhances China’s ability to strike U.S. bases




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Officials identify item that fell from sky, nearly struck commuters outside Boston’s South Station




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Women adopt behaviours to avoid leaks and discomfort during their period




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Boeing delivers layoff notices to 17,000 workers amid financial struggles




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Trump Thinks Putin Is His Friend. The Russians Just Issued a Humiliating Statement to the Contrary.




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Scientists make stunning discovery with plants that could future-proof our global food supply: 'Could be part of the answer'




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Inside Ivanka's $24 Million 'Billionaire Bunker' Mansion With A $15 Million Mortgage




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Asheville's North Fork Water Treatment Plant; What happened to the 'pristine' reservoir?