AGP Ventures LP secured commitments of more than the target size of US$ 50 Million in the fund and an additional US$ 50 Million for co-investments. Mumbai, India. 30th November 2022 – AGP Ventures LP is an early-stage life science venture fund, incorporated in the Cayman Islands, investing in disruptive technologies across segments like Genomics, Read More…
Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia The baby self-feeding pillow is a dangerous product and should not be used by UK National Health Service (NHS) workers The warning comes from the Office of Product Safety and Standards, which has issued an emergency safety alert. It Read More…
Rhodes faces up to 60 years in prison for multiple convictions related to the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S Capitol When U.S. federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against hundreds of people in connection with the attack on the Capitol, it was a significant move to hold the January 6 insurrectionist accountable. This included Read More…
Earthquake Canada is still assessing the damages from the massive quake Thousands of earthquakes happen yearly in Canada; however, many go unreported as they are not enough to be considered major seismic activities. Late Tuesday evening, back-to-back earthquakes occurred near Peace River, Alberta, Canada, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). “According to preliminary Read More…
$62.5 million in funding announced for mental health For several days in September of 2022, the small First Nations community of the James Smith Cree Nation was rocked by multiple stabbings at the hands of two brothers, Damien Sanderson and Miles Sanderson. The stabbings resulting the death of 11 people and numerous injuries. According to Read More…
Job searches are inherently stressful because they never go as you wish. Jobs don’t go to the most” qualified” candidate. The reality is that there is no such thing as the “most qualified candidate.” There’s no way to know without a doubt who’s most qualified for a job. This is why job searching never appears Read More…
There is enough money and resources in the world to solve world hunger, so why is this still an issue? Every day, around the world, people go to bed hungry. They wake up hungry. And they spend the entire day struggling to find enough food to eat. Globally, there is more than enough food to Read More…
A £20 million research boost will help to develop new medicines and digital tools which have been shown to help people shed 20% of their weight. Cutting-edge obesity treatments and technologies which can help people shed 20% of their weight could soon be offered to National Health Service (NHS) patients thanks to a £20 million Read More…
An unprecedented international operation involving judicial and law enforcement authorities from 11 countries has resulted in the arrest of 44 individuals. The arrested individuals were suspected of belonging to a high-risk criminal network considered one of the most dangerous in the European Union. The investigations in eight countries uncovered that several criminal organizations were working Read More…
Cara’s songs Fame and Feeling remain some of the biggest songs in the world Legendary Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe Fame and Flashdance singer, actor, and songwriter, Irene Cara Escalera, passed away today, November 25, 2022, peacefully at home in Florida. The cause of death has not yet been revealed to the public. Cara is Read More…
Running your own business is an exciting adventure that can make you comfortable living. However, it’s also a challenging path to follow. It’s important to understand that being an entrepreneur is difficult and lonely. Successful entrepreneurs are willing to sacrifice many things to pursue their dreams. They’re also willing to deal with rejection, hardship, and Read More…
Today Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will testify at the Parliamentary hearings to justify why his government invoked the Emergencies Measure Act. It has been the first time the act has been invoked in 34 years of existence. For nearly six weeks, the Convoy held Ottawa and many cities around the country hostage. They were Read More…
Racism is deeply rooted in the British Royal family, and it should not come as a surprise when a member says something that is racist, whether overtly or aloud, or act in a manner that is contradictory to their standing. British monarchs throughout history have been the most prominent colonizers on the planet. Its lasting Read More…
By: Christian Jepsen The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) calls on the Colombian government and armed groups to negotiate an end to non-state actors’ practice of confining entire communities to their homes or neighbourhoods, preventing them from accessing job opportunities, healthcare, and education. “Imagine being forced to stay in your home by men with guns – Read More…
The long-range precision strike capability of the Royal Navy will be boosted in a new deal with the Norwegian government. The deal strengthens defence ties between the U.K. and Norway. Royal Navy frigates and destroyers will get a significant boost to their long-range precision strike capabilities following a new partnership between the U.K. and key Read More…
The Spain Executive branch of government has approved a range of measures to make it easier for more than one million households to pay their mortgages in the face of rising interest rates. In addition, it has promoted the harmonization of the work of forest firefighters and environmental officers. The Council of Ministers has adopted Read More…
In America, there is an average of 55 mass shootings per month or 1.8 occurrences per day in 2022 America is on pace to break the grim record it set last year for mass shootings. An alarming statistic is unique to America. Several mass shootings have occurred this week, one at an LGBTQ nightclub in Read More…
SEJONG Telecom, Inc. will form a consortium with IRM Co., Ltd. and Pusan National University Hospital to build a platform for blockchain-based medical data management and NFT issuance for medical image data. Sejong Telecom Consortium was selected the blockchain technology validation PoC (Proof of Concept) project which supports blockchain-related services before commercialization by the National IT Read More…
Early World Cup upsets, setting the stage for an exciting finish The second major match upset of the 2022 World Cup saw Japan defeat the powerhouse German team 2-1 on Tuesday. A day before, the world saw the Saudi Arabia Green Falcons stun the world by defeating Argentina by the same score of 2-1 in Read More…
Retail users across the globe can now securely create and purchase spot crypto ETFs. After weeks of rigorous AI and user testing, globally-based and fully-licensed cryptocurrency exchange Multibix has exited the beta stage. The crypto industry’s first spot crypto ETF purchasing platform is now fully available for customer trading at Multibix.com. Multibix Crypto ETFs feature Read More…
By: Jessica Wanless Without access to life-saving aid across Ukraine, vulnerable people living in areas outside of government control and along frontlines will face extreme suffering and risk losing their lives this winter, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). “Right now, across the country, people are facing a grim choice: flee or freeze. This Read More…
Argentina’s long, storied history in World Cup Football makes the upset among the biggest in FIFA history The first major match upset of the 2022 World Cup saw Saudi Arabia beat legendary Argentina 2-1 on Monday. Nearly 90,000 Saudis made the trip to bordering Qatar to cheer on their team to Victory. After the victory, Read More…
President Montagliani sends best wishes to Concacaf teams competing in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 “I want to wish all the players from Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and the USA the very best in this World Cup.” Concacaf President and FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani has sent best wishes to all four of the region’s men’s Read More…
The UK and South Africa will join forces to drive economic growth and turbocharge infrastructure investment, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced today at the start of President Ramaphosa’s formal State Visit. The next phase of the UK-South Africa Infrastructure Partnership is being launched today, supporting South Africa’s economic growth through major infrastructure developments and Read More…
By: Tom Peyre-CostaRegional Media Adviser for Central and West AfricaNorwegian Refugee CouncilEmail: tom.peyrecosta@nrc.no | Whatsapp: +33 6 58 51 83 91 A new assessment by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) estimates that a staggering 148,600 displaced children in Mali – more than half of the total number of displaced children in the country – do not have state-issued birth Read More…
A clean-up operation is underway following heavy rainfall and flooding across parts of Scotland The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (S.E.P.A.) issued several severe weather warnings for the North East on Friday, with a month’s worth of rain falling in some areas and record high river flows. There are still flood warnings in place across eastern Read More…
Bombers have all the reasons to hold their heads high when they return back to Winnipeg Last night’s 109th playing of the Grey Cup saw the Toronto Argonauts squeak out a one-point victory over the back-to-back defending champions, Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It was a heartbreaking end to another stellar season by the Blue Bombers. Despite Read More…
Ready for the challenge On Friday, November 18, 2022, Wab Kinew, the official opposition leader for Manitoba’s New Democrat Party (N.D.P.), and Jamie Moses, the Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A) and Education Critic for St. Vital, visited and met with leaders of the Afro-Caribbean community. It has been a while since an official opposition Read More…
Is it just me, but does it not seem downsizing is more prevalent this year than during the post-pandemic years following the 2008 recession? I say this because, for the past six months, I frequently receive emails from readers telling me they started a new job only to be laid off months later. Several readers Read More…
Frank’s death was ruled to be suicide coroner’s office Actor Jason David Frank, who played the original Green and White Rangers in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, has died at the age of 49. The teenage fighting martial arts show it premiered in 1993 and ran for years on tv and spawned my spinoff series and Read More…
By: Anishnabe Moose Committee A new grassroots-led research report reveals that moose in Anishnabe (Algonquin) territory are being threatened by unsustainable sport hunting and irresponsible logging. In light of this research, the Anishnabe Moose Committee, which has led the research process, is calling for the continuation of the sport hunt moratorium in La Verendrye Wildlife Read More…
According to Musk, Twitter’s usage is at an all-time high Twitter is not dead, and Elon owes the world nothing. When you pay $44 billion for anything, you will do what you want to ensure success without breaking any laws. Twitter users don’t have to like any of the changes Musk is making to the Read More…
Will the Stars Align for Africa at Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup? One hopes Qatar 2022 will present a November novelty rather than a Fall failure for African teams in soccer. Africa had a single representative at its first attendance at the prestigious FIFA world cup. This appearance was in1934 in Italy, and Egypt represented Read More…
This is a very important agreement both for Norway’s defensive capabilities and US-Norwegian defence cooperation, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. Gro Jære, Director General of the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA), signed an agreement today with the US Government worth approximately NOK five billion regarding the acquisition of AMRAAM-D air-to-air missiles to equip Read More…
The Afro-Caribbean Business Network (A.C.B.N) is providing over $2,000 in Visa gift cards and prizes to support Black-owned restaurants Starting a business can be terrifying; starting a business as a Black entrepreneur in Canada is twice as scary. Unlike many other cultures within Canada, most Black entrepreneurs do not derive from generational wealth; most are Read More…
House leader Kevin McCarthy promises to disband the January 6 Committee, further appeasing Trump and whitewashing the deadly attack on the U.S Capitol. The Republican midterm Red Wave wasn’t a wave but a mere Ripple. Still, it resulted in the U.S House of Representatives being returned to the Republican Party under newly re-elected speaker Kevin Read More…
I empathize with people who dislike the idea of working 9-5. Who likes the idea of constantly putting aside their authentic self so they fit in and being under management’s control, who can let you go at any time? Recent layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Redfin, Shopify, Flipboard, Dapper, et al. are reminders that: I understand the appeal Read More…
Eliminating fossil fuel in an all-or-nothing approach will be detrimental to the global economy Is the Earth warming? The answer is yes. Do we need to do more about reducing our dependency on fossil fuels? Absolutely yes. And do we need to reduce our carbon footprint yes? However, doing so in a non-advanced manner and Read More…
If a government is naive enough to think other nations will not spy on it, it should not be the government CSIS, CIA, NSA, KGB, MI6, ISI and Mossad are the world’s most elite and arguably the most well-known spy agencies. They serve to protect their respective country and special interests, both foreign and domestic. Read More…
M. DeFalco of Winnipeg, MB, emailed me this question: How would you start searching for a job today? Many factors influence a job search, such as the job seeker’s age, location, profession, level of experience, digital footprint, expected starting salary, and if they cultivated a professional network. In addition, there’s the ongoing carnage in the Read More…
Britain’s Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French will travel to Guatemala 17-18 November 2022. French’s trip underscores the UK’s strategic commitment to fighting corruption and advancing human rights as foundational components of British foreign policy, including advocating for media freedom and judicial independence. While in Guatemala City, Ambassador French will meet with the Minister Read More…
Trump’s candidacy sets up a massive primary showdown with DeSantis and Pence Today amongst wide speculation, the former disgraced U.S. President Donald Trump will announce his bid to run for President in the 2024 elections. Although urged by many of the top Republican brass urged him to hold off on making his announcement until the Read More…
Ghanaian students studied at 700 U.S. colleges and universities in all 50 U.S. states in 2021-2022 Ghanaian students continue to choose the United States as a top destination for higher education. The 2022 Open Doors Report released today confirms that 4,916 Ghanaian students studied at U.S. colleges and universities during the most recent (2021-2022) academic year. This Read More…
Canadian Prime Minister non-commital if he will meet one-on-one with China’s President Xi at this year’s G20 Summit Today countries are meeting in Indonesia to mark the start of the G20 Summit. 19 countries and the European Union are participating in the G20 or Group of Twenty, with the notable absence of Russian President Vladimir Read More…
Prime Minister Trudeau announces additional military assistance for Ukraine and additional sanctions against Russia As Russia continues its brutal, unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine, Canada will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainian people and our allies, in defence of our shared values of peace, democracy, and human rights. We will continue to use Read More…
Blue Bombers Chasing History with the quest for Three-peat There has not been a back-to-back-to-back Grey Cup champion since the Edmonton Eskimos 1954-56 that defeated the Montreal Alouettes in all three title games. In a week from now, that’s all about to change as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers look to cement their names in the Read More…
Airline merger could see passengers pay more to fly from London to South Korea The buyout of Asiana Airlines by Korean Air could lead to higher prices for passengers flying between London and Seoul, as well as impact air cargo services. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are the only carriers operating direct passenger flights between Read More…
We owe our rights and freedom to the brave servicemen and women that fought with bravery and valour Today is Remembrance Day, and to all veterans, you deserve our sincerest gratitude for everything you’ve given to Canada and the world in the name of peace and freedom. We must recognize the sacrifices of many men Read More…
Lest We Forget By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae In Flanders fields, the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we Read More…
Bestselling author, publisher, former literary agent, and intuitive writing coach Deborah Levine Herman combines the spiritual journey with the writer’s path in a timely book. Stockbridge, MA—The nonfiction book, Spiritual Writing from Inspiration to Publication: 2nd Edition, releases December 5, 2022. Written by Deborah Levine Herman, a bestselling author, publishing veteran, former literary agent, and an intuitive Read More…
Signators, Jenene Wooldridge, Executive Director of L’nuey – Premier Dennis King, Minister responsible for Indigenous Relations – Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation The Government of Prince Edward Island recently entered into a Treaty Education Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Epekwitk Assembly of Councils, represented by Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Read More…
Commission proposes stable and predictable support package for Ukraine for 2023 Following the European Council meeting of 20-21 October 2022, the Commission has today proposed an unprecedented support package for Ukraine of up to €18 billion for 2023. This will come in the form of highly concessional loans, disbursed in regular instalments as of 2023. Read More…
Canada will increase the number of immigrants to 500,000 per year by 2025. Due to the shortage of labour and hopes for Family reunification and to help refugees. The Canadian government announced last week that it will increase the number of immigrants admitted into the country annually from 250,000 to 500,000 by 2025. This large-scale Read More…
Democrats Senate seats 48 to Republicans 48 – Democrats House seats 190 to Republicans House seats 203 Election night in America has solidified what every sane and decent person has been saying quietly and aloud, democracy in America is for sale, and Republicans will elect the lowest of lowest deplorable candidates opting for the party Read More…
The Prime Minister will welcome the NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, to Downing Street today Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will host the NATO Secretary General in Downing Street today (Wednesday) to discuss the future of security and deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic area. Jens Stoltenberg will be the first international leader the Prime Minister has hosted Read More…
Spain launches the International Drought Resilience Alliance and reiterates its full commitment to the climate emergency agenda The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has taken part in the first day of the Leaders’ Summit of the 27th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Read More…
Republican Candidates Already Setting State If They Lose, With Massive Misinformation Campaigns Republicans have already started to set the stage for weeks and ramped up their rhetoric on election day, affirming the election has been rigged. They have used the disgraced former President Donald Trump’s talking points as marching orders to deceive the uber-gullible M.A.G.A. Read More…
This election TAMACC has been encouraging its members and Hispanics to exercise their privilege to vote Latino voters make up a vast portion of the Texas population; however, they have low voter turnouts. With the stakes of losing both the Senate and Congress, the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) is leveraging Read More…
This column is the second of a 2-part series on asking your interviewer questions that’ll impress them, thus setting you apart from your competition. In my last column, I advised job seekers to ask their interviewer my favourite question, How will you manage me? This question allows me to gauge whether I’d be comfortable working under a Read More…
Twitter has been a cesspool of hate speech and misinformation, and with Musk as the new Chief Twit, we are optimistic it will be reined in Elon Musk, the eccentric billionaire self-proclaimed Chief Twit, deserves the benefit of the doubt he will clean up Twitter. After all, it cannot get any worse than how Jack Read More…
This column is the first of a 2-part series on asking your interviewer questions that’ll impress them, thus setting you apart from your competition. Job hunting is a sales process. Critical to the sale process is asking questions. Sales professionals understand the importance of asking questions that uncover and clarify the prospect’s needs and wants Read More…
According to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel, poor candidate selection will be the reason why the Republican party loses the midterm elections. The fact that we’re talking about the upcoming U.S. midterm elections is remarkable compared to past decades when there was little doubt about which party would win the Senate and Congress. The pendulum Read More…
One year on from hosting COP26 in Glasgow, the UK has handed over the Presidency of the United Nations Climate Change Conference to Egypt as world leaders, including the UK’s PM, Rishi Sunak, meet at Sharm el Sheikh for COP27. The UK’s Presidency of COP26 made progress on each of its four goals of mitigation Read More…
55,000 education workers walk off the job setting up a labour showdown with the Ford Administration The Ontario government has taken the unprecedented step of using the notwithstanding clause to prevent teachers from striking. This move has far-reaching implications for the teachers union (C.U.P.E.) and the government. For the union, their right to strike has been Read More…
Dr. Oz gets political snub from his former boss Oprah Winfrey has endorsed John Fetterman for the Pennsylvania senate, and experts predict that this could be the push he needs to win the seat. “I said it was up to the citizens of Pennsylvania and of course, but I will tell you all this, if Read More…
The war in Ukraine has seen an increased demand for coal as oil and gas prices continue to rise By: Manuel Ostos Climate change is no longer an issue for scientists and specialists. It is a serious problem that affects us all, and we don’t know whether it can be fixed or if it will Read More…
The Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans foresees mobilizing up to €9 billion in grant funding over the next seven years European Union (EU) President Ursula von der Leyen, and High Representative Josep Borrell participated in the Western Balkans Summit in the context of the Berlin Process. During the Summit and as advanced during her mission in Read More…
The rail relocation is pegged at an estimated $133 million dollars Railway lines are essential to transporting goods across Canada and into North America. Although a very reliable form of transit, they are still prone to accidents and derailments and impede traffic flow when they run through significant intersections. As a result of the Lac-Mégantic Read More…
Jessica WanlessGlobal Media AdviserNorwegian Refugee Council (NRC)Advocacy and Media Section, Oslo The vicious cycle of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory will not stop unless Israel ends its occupation; instead, Israel’s election results forecast a new government intent on permanent rule over Palestinians, the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Secretary General Jan Egeland warned today. “I’m alarmed Read More…
The illegal truck convoy held Ottawa and cities across Canada hostage for weeks, and now they expect sympathy from Canadians Listening to one of the truck Convoy organizers, Chris Barber, testify in front of the Parliamentary committee as he recounts his version of the illegal blockade that held Ottawa hostage was laughable. His sudden change Read More…
Trump’s tie grip on Republican Politicians has turned esteemed elected officials into feckless pushovers You might wonder how American democracy can survive when the Republican party embraces fake news, conspiracy theories, and Trump lies. But it’s not just the Republicans who are to blame. The mainstream media has also been complicit in spreading fake news, Read More…
Sheila Brown’s New Book Reveals 9 Ways How ‘The Divine SelfQare Strategy’ Can Benefit The Modern Woman The Divine SelfQare Strategy is a comprehensive guide for natural wellness, passing on the wonderful ancient healing traditions kept alive by African women across the globe. The Divine SelfQare Strategy acts as a comprehensive guide and companion Read More…
Takeoff becomes the latest statistic of high profile Hip Hop artists killed by gun violence Migos is a hip-hop group from the Atlanta area. The group consists of three rappers: Offset, Takeoff and Quavo. They are known for their hit single Bad and Boujee debuting in 2016, making the trio one of the most popular Read More…
Big oil and grocery chains are raking in record profits to the detriment of their customers You may have heard the term “inflation” thrown around in the news and on social media, but what does it mean? And who benefits from it? Inflation is a general increase in prices and costs over a period of Read More…
