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The Impact Of Air Pollution On Women’s Reproductive Health: A Gendered Study Of Severe AQI
With the Air Quality Index of Delhi-NCR oscillating between hazardous and very poor, the masked faces return to public spaces inhaling particulate matter. Delhi authorities have imposed GAP 4, restricting the construction and movement of...

Does Sonia Citron have African heritage? WNBA All-Star's family roots explored
Washington Mystics rookie Sonia Citron is turning out to be a silent assassin on the basketball court. The third pick in the 2025 WNBA draft is a strong contender for the Rookie of the Year award, besides Paige Bueckers. She made the All-Star...

OPINION | Matuba Mahlatjie: SA hosting global LGBTQI movement inspires hope
Our varying lived experiences here in South Africa, both good and not so good, highlight our nation's pivotal role in advancing LGBTQI rights, shedding light on the complexities and triumphs of the movement within South Africa, writes Matuba...

How can immigrants in our region prepare for a second Trump presidency?
President-elect Donald Trump has said that he plans to launch the largest deportation operation in American history. Now that he’s been elected, Trump’s campaign promises are causing fear among immigrants in our region. Morning host Luis Hernandez...

New Bedford oral history project tells immigrants' stories
"Casting A Wider Net," a new exhibit exploring the stories of Cape Verdean, Vietnamese, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Guatemalan and Salvadoran members of New Bedford’s working waterfront in their own words, will soon open to the public. The exhibit opens...

10 African countries with highest budget allocation for education
To ensure economic stability and growth, governments must prioritize a well-planned budget and strategic resource allocation with keen focus on the educational sector. Most especially, the educational budget plays a huge role in helping the...

Warwick business owner and immigrant helping hundreds who are hungry ahead of holidays
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A Warwick woman who immigrated to the U.S. years ago is doing all she can to give back to the communitythat welcomed her with open arms-- especially ahead of the holidays. In 1994, Terry Santos and her family moved to the...

Tall Ships Erie 2025: Who’s docking at the bayfront this year?
Nine tall ships, including three Canadian vessels, will participate in Tall Ships Erie 2025. The festival takes place August 21-24 at Dobbins Landing. The Brig Niagara will be absent due to repairs. Tall Ships Erie 2025 will bring nine majestic...

Femi Kuti, dead prez, and more talk challenges, build bridges at SummerStage
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Angola’s MPLA regime kills 22 anti-austerity protestors, arrests 1,200
At least 22 people have been killed, hundreds injured, and more than 1,200 arrested in some of the largest protests Angola has seen since the end of its civil war in 2002. The protests erupted in response to austerity measures imposed by the...

Taiwan Stars Talk Cultural Differences, Challenges of International Productions
At the Taiwan Creative Content Fest, leading Taiwanese actors Wu Ke-Xi, J.C. Lin, Kai Ko, and Esther Liu offered candid insights into their experiences working on international co-productions, discussing everything from language barriers to...

8 incredible African island destinations to visit in 2025
Africa’s coastline is dotted with islands that fly under the radar but pack a serious punch when it comes to beauty, culture, and adventure. From volcanic peaks to turquoise lagoons, these African islands are worth putting on your travel list this...

Community | Casa da Saudade Library to remain open 24 hours a week – New Bedford. MA
Posted on 22 July 2025. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has officially reversed course on plans to close the Casa da Saudade Library, confirming that the culturally significant branch will remain open with a renewed focus on its Portuguese-language...

Tribal, religious sentiments killing Nigeria – Major General Zamani Lekwot (rtd)
Former military governor of old Rivers State, Major General Zamani Lekwot (rtd) has said that the fulfilment of the campaign promises made to Nigerians by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 is the only way out of the nation’s...

Tribal, religious sentiments killing Nigeria –Major General Zamani Lekwot (rtd) (1)
From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Former military governor of old Rivers State, Major General Zamani Lekwot (rtd) has said that the fulfilment of the campaign promises made to Nigerians by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 is the only...

Countries Where Ghanaian Passport Holders Can Travel Without a Visa in August 2025
The number of visa free countries for Ghanaian passport holders have increased. The ministry of Foreign Affairs recently added five new countries to this. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb. As of 1st August, 2025, Ghanaian passport holders...

Marking International Women’s Day 2025: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa Empower ...
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
LETTER: The Risk of Tobacco
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Breaking down the ballot: What’s in the $10 million arts and culture bond
Transcript: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: This election, Rhode Island voters have the opportunity to weigh in on five statewide ballot questions. In the weeks leading up to Nov. 5, we’ve been covering each...

Top 10 African countries with the highest quality education
Academic development in African countries is simply more than a means to economic success; it is a vehicle for empowering individuals, improving health, stimulating creativity, and ensuring political stability. Governments with substantial...