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US to phase out federal purchase of single-use plastics

President Joe Biden's administration on Friday announced plans to phase out single-use plastics in all federal operations by 2035, as part of a broader effort to combat what it deemed a rising global crisis.

Green and Gold Rugby 

The Weekend Edition 13/7/24

Welcome, once again, to the Weekend Edition. As I sit here waiting for the tour match between the Reds and Wales to start, I can’t help but feel a little sad that it doesn’t happen more often. You see kiddies, back in the days when Kieth and Brisnie were young men, and you had to [...]

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Modern Ghana 

Domelevo calls for commercialisation of corruption fight 

Mr Daniel Domelevo, a former Auditor-General, has advised the government to commercialise Ghana 39;s fight against corruption. He urged the government to establish a legal framework for licencing individuals and institutions to assist in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and corruption-related offences.

Modern Ghana 

Election 2024: We’ll waive filing fees for women and PWDs by 25% – Jean Mensa

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the filing fees for both presidential and parliamentary candidates in the upcoming December 7 polls. Briefing Parliament on preparations made so far, for the upcoming polls, the EC chair Jean Mensa disclosed the filing fees for presidential candidates is set at GHS100,000, and for parliamentary .

Modern Ghana 

Akufo-Addo to commission S$60-million UHAS main campus phase two  

The second phase of construction of the main campus of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), has been completed for commissioning. The US$ 60 million academic space for Ghana 39;s premier health university holds the administrative complex of the premier health University as well as the UHAS School of Nursing and Midwifery .

Modern Ghana 

Missing laptops won’t affect election 2024 – Jean Mensa

Chairperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has assured that the recent theft of five laptops from the EC office will not impact the upcoming polls. The theft had raised concerns about the potential impact on the electoral process, with the National Democratic Congress calling for an independent investigation and audit.

Times Union 

Ten Commandments won't go in Louisiana classrooms until at least November as lawsuit plays out

Louisiana has agreed to delay implementing a requirement that the Ten Commandments be placed in all of the state’s public school classrooms until at least November. The agreement was approved by a federal judge on Friday. A lawsuit was filed in June by parents of Louisiana public school children with various religious backgrounds. They said the law violates First Amendment language forbidding government establishment of religion and guaranteeing religious liberty. Backers of the law argue that the... Читать дальше...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Bangladesh to impose curfew, deploy army as protests widen, communications disrupted

PM Hasina enforced a curfew and army deployment due to student protests over job quotas, driven by unemployment and economic issues. Protests halted trains, disrupted telecommunications. EU and U.S. concerned over 40+ deaths and violent clashes. Independence-era terms, media restrictions, and widespread violence are noted, marking the largest unrest since her re-election.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Piyush Goyal likely to attend BRICS meet in Moscow

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is expected to attend the BRICS trade ministers' meeting in Moscow on July 26. India and Russia aim to reach a $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030, with India exporting a range of products and Russia importing oil and petroleum products.

Sports - Google News (uk) 

Hello Kitty not a cat, creators reveal - Sky News

  1. Hello Kitty not a cat, creators reveal  Sky News
  2. Breaking: Hello Kitty is not a cat, she’s a middle-class London white girl  Dazed
  3. Hello Kitty is not a cat, creators declare — despite her whiskers, ears and name  New York Post
  4. Hello Kitty Is Not a Cat and We're Not OK  E! NEWS