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NBC News 

Extended interview: Parents speak out about son’s murder in Hamas captivity

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s son Hersh Goldberg-Polin was murdered in Hamas captivity after being taken hostage during the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. The parents sat down with NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin for an interview and revealed the squalid conditions in which their son was kept, their exasperation at the failed diplomatic process and their fears of the war escalating further.

France24.com (en) 

Only one-third of Europe's surface water is in good health, report warns

Only 37 percent of Europe’s surface waters are in good condition, warns the European Environment Agency. Climate change, habitat degradation, freshwater overuse and pollution are key threats. "Our waters face unprecedented challenges," said EEA Executive Director Leena Yla-Mononen, highlighting risks to Europe's water security.

The Herald 

President commits to innovation-driven growth

Zvamaida Murwira-Senior Reporter Researchers and innovators should leverage on the competitive advantage of Zimbabwe and Africa at large to fast track the modernisation and industrialisation agenda, President Mnangagwa has said. He said there is need to unleash the country’s full potential and innovative capabilities in producing quality products and services that transform Zimbabwe and the […]

NBC4i.com 

Ohio's criminal record law offers new lease on life

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Sealing and expunging criminal records is a way for people to regain access to safe housing and better jobs. For many, it’s a way to start over. In 2022, the Ohio legislature passed a law to make this process easier, so NBC4 Investigates looked into the numbers, asking just how many [...]

VOGUE.com 

On the Tactile Delights of Being an AFOL (Adult Fan of Lego)

“Although I qualify as an AFOL (adult fan of Lego), I am neither an expert builder nor obsessive about my collection,” Amy Verner writes. “I only gravitate toward sets that I would like to live with or that feel more personal.”

The Herald 

Water woes: Govt bails out local authorities

Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter Government is in the process of implementing a raft of measures to bail out local authorities across the country that have been unable to provide citizens with potable water. On the backdrop of the El Nino-induced drought, several councils are running dry and have since appealed to the central Government for a […]

Small Heath Alliance 

Glynn Purnell (43 replies)

Flagship restaurant has closed
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Never went myself, not my type of food, but a shame for him (being Blues) and the city