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Thousands of farmers protest in London against tax changes
Union leader tells rally inheritance tax reforms are ‘kick in the teeth’ for the struggling sectorWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Amid Climate Crisis, Svalbard Global Seed Vault Gets a Huge Deposit
A storage facility in Norway built to safeguard crop diversity recently received more than 30,000 samples as concerns grow about climate change and food insecurity.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Pakistan loses its edge in supplying China with sesame seeds
Companies squeezed by falling prices as other countries compete to cultivate crop prized in Chinese kitchensBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City Marathon
Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins the women's race at the New York City MarathonSports - ABC News - November 3 -
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya win the NYC Marathon
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the men’s race at the New York City Marathon and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women’s eventSports - ABC News - November 3 -
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Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks
South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, who met Wednesday and ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
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Four Female Athletes Were Killed in Kenya. There Are Fears They Won’t Be the Last.
In Kenya, family members and athletes spoke of the violence in a place where running is a path out of poverty: “It’s no longer safe.”Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
The bee project helping to tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya – in pictures
Loved by tourists, elephants are, however, often loathed by farmers. Elephant conservation has been a been a success in Tsavo in Kenya, with their number increasing by about 6,000 in the mid-1990s ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
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Ugandan Opposition Leader Charged After Being ‘Kidnapped’ in Kenya
Kizza Besigye, a former presidential candidate, went missing over the weekend as he visited the Kenyan capital, reappearing days later in military custody back in Uganda.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom
Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much furtherBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Harris grabs unexpected last-minute lead over Trump in Iowa poll
In shocking result that could reshape the race, ex-president falls three points behind in a state he won in 2016 and 2020. A poll in Iowa that has unexpectedly put Kamala Harris ahead of Donald ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Harris takes unexpected poll lead over Trump in Republican-leaning Iowa
Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa survey suggests surging support among female voters for Democratic candidateBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Hogwarts Legacy 2 Gets Unexpected Update, Connection To Upcoming Show
Following the huge success of Hogwarts Legacy--it was 2023's best-selling game in the US and sold more than 30 million copies globally --Warner Bros. Games is now making a sequel . New details ...Tech - GameSpot - November 5 -
This ‘Ghost’ Fish Seemed Extinct, Until It Turned Up in Unexpected Places
No one saw a Mekong giant salmon carp for 15 years, but then the species was spotted in areas of Cambodia that suggest it may be found in more locations.Science - The New York Times - November 12 -
Boost Your Confidence: 5 Unexpected Strategies for Self-Empowerment
We can all use a confidence boost from time to time.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Why Businesses Should ‘Expect the Unexpected’ for Trump’s Second-Term Tax Policy
Republicans will have a trifecta in Washington, but that doesn’t mean policy is a sure thing.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Ali Larter on unexpected chemistry with Billy Bob Thornton in "Landman"
Set in the world of West Texas oil rigs, "Landman" explores big oil's impact on communities and the complex relationship between Angela and Tommy, played by Ali Larter and Billy Bob Thornton.Top stories - CBS News - November 15
