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51-year-old Daphne Williams who was born with a partial right hand and a single finger. She is a picture of resilience as, throughout her life, she has learned to use that solitary finger to undertake every imaginable task on her own.
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Huawei launches Africa Cloud & AI Innovation Centre - TechCentral
Huawei has launched a South African-based Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Centre to drive innovation, knowledge transfer and economic growth through app development in the AI industry.
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Meet Nicco Annan: 'P-Valley's' Uncle Clifford Who's Giving Us Life
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Growth & Jobs | Gov’t seeks to increase earnings for small tourism enterprises
Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has said that the Government is working to build the capacity of small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMTEs) to increase earnings from the sector. He noted that while 80 per cent of tourism worldwide is...
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Africa: WHO Director-General's Opening Remarks At the Media Briefing On Covid-19 - 10 July 2020
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Ed Foundation’s Jr. Board To Recognize HS Grads With Laptop Giveaway
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Pancakes & Politics Forum III: Social Justice & Social Responsibility | Events | The Michigan Chronicle
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Africa: How Google's Project Loon Can Improve Epidemic Preparedness
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Boxing Legends: Freddie Little
Born April 25, 1936, in Picayune, Mississippi, Freddie Little was a talented boxer who could catch an opponent with a chin-shattering punch and take the match or go the distance if needed. He had a lengthy career and a strong record at the end of it, going out of a high note. Early Career […]
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A Teen Skipped Graduation Because Of COVID-19, So Her Name Wasn't Said At The Ceremony
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NBA Will Be Using Microsoft Teams To Project Virtual Fans Into The Bubble
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Draya Michele Supposedly Reacts to Losing Coins Over Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez Shooting Comments
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From gunslinger to motivational speaker, a deportee's journey through crime, drugs, and death
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HISD to deliver student meals at 3 complexes in Wheatly HS feeder - DefenderNetwork.com
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20-Year-Old Black Texas Woman Found Hanged In Her Garage By Roommate, Internet Speculates Foul Play - Atlanta Black Star
Gloria Bambo, a 20-year-old South African national living in McKinney, Texas, was found hanging in her white roommate's garage, reportedly on July 12. Police say […]
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