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Gatefield: Africa needs urgent health reforms, stronger investment
Adewumi Emoruwa, the founder of Gatefield, says there is a need for urgent reforms and investments in Africa’s health systems to address worsening outcomes. Emoruwa spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at the 2025 Gatefield health summit themed “Resilient...

Council leader thanks Powys businesses for building a dynamic economy
“Our local businesses, from family-run enterprises to fast-growing innovators, are the lifeblood of our economy. You drive growth, create opportunities and help our communities to thrive. Together, you are shaping a stronger, fairer and more...

Celebration Pointe developer files for bankruptcy amid numerous lawsuits from creditors, investors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The man behind the Celebration Pointe development in Gainesville has filed for bankruptcy protections as investors and banks pursue legal actions against him. Svein Dyrkolbotn, the owner of Viking Companies, filed a...

US imposes sanctions on major Russian oil companies
The United States announced overnight sweeping sanctions against two of Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in what is being described as the harshest measure taken since President Donald Trump took office. According to the US...

Maryland State Fire Marshal investigates Cecil County fire; cause remains unknown The Maryland State Fire Marshall is investigating a fire that occurred in Cecil County on Tuesday night.
CECIL COUNTY, Md. — The Maryland State Fire Marshall is investigating a fire that occurred in Cecil County on Tuesday night. Officials said the North East Fire Company responded to the fire located at 313 Varon Road at 7:08 p.m. on October 21....

We’re investing heavily to tackle ‘MoMo fraud’, save industry — MTN MoMo CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Mobile Money Limited, Shaibu Haruna, has assured that the company is intensifying efforts to curb mobile money fraud and protect the integrity of Ghana’s financial technology (FinTech) sector. He said MTN MoMo is...

Advanced nuclear technology company gifts Museum of Idaho $50K for educational programs
The following is a news release from the Museum of Idaho: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Museum of Idaho is excited to announce a generous $50,000 donation from Oklo, an advanced nuclear technology company developing its first commercial Aurora...

BrightStar Wisconsin invests in heavy-duty electric cargo bikes
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation has invested in Fleet Cycles, a Madison mobility startup developing heavy-duty electric cargo bikes for military and commercial use. The bikes can carry 800 pounds and operate for 60 miles before needing a charge....

KISS star Ace Frehley's death 'being investigated' with toxicology report ordered
Ace Frehley died aged 74(Image: Getty Images North America) The death of music legend Ace Frehley is under investigation after a toxicology report was ordered. The KISS star died last week at the age of 74. The guitarist had been on life support...

Shively police investigating after reports of shots fired at Discount Tires
Shively police investigating after reports of shots fired at Discount Tires THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. NEWS FROM SHIVELY. POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A DISCOUNT TIRE STORE AFTER REPORTS OF SHOTS FIRED TONIGHT. DEANDRIA TURNER IS LIVE AT THE LOCATION ON...
Oil jumps after settlement on new US sanctions on Russian oil companies
[NEW YORK] Oil prices extended gains after settlement on Wednesday, rising by more than US$2 a barrel after the United States imposed sanctions on major Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. The US said it was also prepared to take further...
1300% surge in four days: The unloved company that sparked a Wall Street frenzy
Shares in fake meat business Beyond Meat have soared almost 1300 per cent in under a week as so-called “meme stock” investors plough into the unloved US business. Speculators on social media have been scooping up shares in the plant-based meat...

US announces sanctions against Russian oil companies
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has announced new sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies and condemned Moscow’s refusal to end its “senseless war” on Ukraine. The sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as dozens of...

Ex-Buffer Stock Company boss refutes Attorney General’s corruption allegations
Former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO), Abdul-Wahab Hanan Aludiba, has dismissed corruption allegations leveled against him by the Attorney General, describing them as “untrue” and “deeply...
World BBC US announces sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies
The US has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil companies - Rosneft and Lukoil - in an effort to pressure Moscow to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. "I just felt it was time. We waited a long time," Trump said in the Oval...

Autry offers help for businesses, workers
ENID, Okla. — Autry Technology Center's Workforce & Economic Development Department works with individuals and business to meet the changing needs in the workplace. Ryan Zaloudek, a training specialist at Autry Tech, recently discussed the...

Arcturus' Investigational Inhaled Therapy Lacks Meaningful Lung Function Improvement, Analyst Notes Mixed Picture
Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ARCT) stock was trading lower on Wednesday after the company shared interim results from its ongoing Phase 2 trial of ARCT-032, an investigational inhaled mRNA therapy for cystic fibrosis. In the second...

OPP investigating multiple break-ins and stolen vehicle in Roseneath
OPP are investigating several break and enter incidents in Roseneath, along with the theft of a pickup truck. The first report came on Sunday around 7:30 p.m., when an attempted vehicle theft was reported on County Road 18. Later that evening,...

SW WA shipping industry feels impacts of Trump’s effort to remake US economy
Henry Brannan, Murrow News Fellow Sarah Wolf, The Columbian The $31 billion Columbia River shipping industry is feeling the impacts of President Donald Trump’s effort to remake the U.S. economy to be less reliant on imports. kAm%96 67764ED 92G6...

The state of Florida launches criminal investigation into popular gaming platform Roblox
(CNN) – Florida officials have launched a criminal investigation into the popular gaming platform Roblox. The state is accusing the company of failing to protect children from inappropriate content and online predators. Investigators said some...