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Six UB faculty receive Fulbright Scholar awards
UB Now
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UB faculty members Shermali Gunawardena, Barbara Prinari, Bina Ramamurthy, Adrian Rodriguez-Riccelli, Hua “Helen” Wang and Hao Zeng have received prestigious Fulbright Scholar awards to study and teach abroad during the coming year. The Fulbright...
Bridgewater State University and Portugal’s Iscte establish partnership
Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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Bridgewater State University (BSU) and Iscte - University Institute of Lisbon (Iscte) have partnered to advance cybersecurity and AI initiatives. The partnership, supported by a grant, aims to develop joint programs and degrees in areas of mutual...
NASA’s Hurricane Science, Tech, Data Help American Communities
NASA
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June 12, 2025
NASA supports hurricane preparedness and response by providing satellite data and science before, during, and after storms. During hurricane season, NASA delivers timely flood maps, power outage insights, landslide risk assessments, and more to...
These Are The 50 Richest Countries By GDP Per Capita
Zero Hedge
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GDP per capita is a rough proxy for a country’s average living standards. A higher GDP per capita usually reflects more economic resources available per person, a signal for prosperity. However, like all statistical measures there are caveats: it...
Here's why an unusually warm Gulf of Mexico could be an open buffet for tropical cyclones
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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Any hurricane or tropical storm threatening Houston or the Texas coastline draws power from the heat energy stored in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Just two weeks into the Atlantic hurricane season, we’re already seeing especially high...
Int’l infrastructure forum concludes with USD 10 bln in cooperation agreements
Macau Business
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June 13, 2025
Thirty-one cooperation agreements worth USD 10.1 billion were signed during an infrastructure forum in Macau, with one-third involving companies from Portuguese-speaking countries and the Special Administrative Region, it was announced on Friday....
Emmanuel Dzivenu: Egypt killed my prejudice but lit up my lungs
Joy FM
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May 4, 2025
I love Africa. I've always dreamt of crisscrossing the continent, soaking in our continent's rich cultural diversity. Travel and see, they say. Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Rwanda and Cape Verde sit at the top of my African travel bucket list -...
Tanzania‘s 107.7tri/- loan wisely to foot the country’s development projects
Daily News Tanzania
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June 12, 2025
DODOMA: THE public debt of the Tanzanian government has reached 107.70 tri/- as of April 2025. Of this amount, external debt accounted for 72.94tri/-, while domestic debt stood at 34.76tri/-. Both domestic and external debts have helped to develop...
World Bank Forecasts 3.6% Economic Growth For Nigeria In 2025, Behind Ghana, Niger Republic, Others
Sahara Reporters
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The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report reveals that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by 3.6% in 2025. However, this growth rate lags behind the projections for 18 other African nations, including Ghana, Niger...
UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meets to Boost Social Impact, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment
Hospitality Net
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June 13, 2025
The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a future where tourism drives lasting, inclusive development across the region. The event...
Blue Bayou Waterpark to reopen next year in Baton Rouge under new name and ownership
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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June 10, 2025
Blue Bayou Waterpark to reopen next year in Baton Rouge under new name and ownership On Tuesday, Leisure Sports, a Louisiana-based company, announced plans to reopen the beloved Baton Rouge waterpark in 2026. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy...
Exploring football, culture and the ‘rabbit hole’ when they’re combined
Derry Journal
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June 14, 2025
Pete Martin sits down, his shoes are off because you don’t want tread marks on set, and he’s just finished his latest shoot ahead of the Club World Cup. This time it’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the champions of South Africa and very nearly the champions...
Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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June 13, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
5 cheapest visa-free countries Nigerians can visit in 2025
Pulse
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June 11, 2025
We all know that feeling. You're scrolling through Instagram, seeing people post pictures from Dubai, London, or New York, and you think: "When will it be my turn?" But between outrageous visa fees, complex application processes, and the constant...
Keyamo asks African countries to prioritise aviation infrastructure
Punch
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May 22, 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged member states of the Banjul Accord Group to place greater emphasis on aviation infrastructure and foster environments that are conducive to investment. Speaking...
About South County: Support for Matunuck Oyster Bar shows South County at its best
Independent - Rhode Island
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That Perry Raso has contributed significantly to the community fails to capture the essence of this local — and nationally known — business owner. It just begins to touch on his commitment. So, in Perry’s time of need — a fire on May 20 destroying...
Keyamo Tasks African Countries To Prioritize Infrastructure
New Telegraph
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May 22, 2025
Share The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) member states to prioritize aviation infrastructure development and create a conducive environment to attract investments. Speaking at...
Abidjan Convention on Regional consultation on Additional draft Protocol on the Management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Starts.
The Voice Gambia
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May 20, 2025
By: Sheikh Alkinky Sanyang The Convention for Co-operation in the Protection and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the West and Central African Region commonly called the Abidjan Convention (ABC) has started the regional...
Abidjan Convention on regional consultation on additional draft protocol on MPAs starts
The Point
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The Abidjan Convention was born out of the need for a regional approach to the prevention, reduction and control of pollution of the marine environment, coastal and related river waters under the jurisdiction of the States of Western, Central and...
Prenatal exposure to forever chemicals linked to higher teen blood pressure
Medical News
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June 13, 2025
Children exposed before birth to synthetic compounds called "forever chemicals" had higher blood pressure during their teenage years, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access,...