New York, NY — Retail fintech investment displayed a bifurcated performance in the second quarter of the year, with venture capital (VC) funding rising modestly but still falling short of previous benchmarks. According to recent Emerging Tech Research, total VC investment in the sector reached $2.2 billion, marking a 17% increase from the previous quarter. […]
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Dublin, Ireland — Independent British railway wagon manufacturer WH Davis has been awarded a €44 million export contract to supply 150 freight wagons to Iarnród Éireann, the operator of Ireland’s national rail network. The deal marks a significant milestone in Ireland’s rail freight expansion strategy and represents WH Davis’s return to international exports after two […]
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New research from NIH reveals the brain keeps a strong memory of lost limbs, challenging long-held beliefs about how it rewires itself. In a groundbreaking study, scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University College London discovered that even after someone loses an arm, the brain still acts as if the limb is […]
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Katsina State, Nigeria — August 20, 2025 At least 50 people have been confirmed dead and approximately 60 others abducted following a brutal attack by armed assailants on a mosque and surrounding homes in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina state, according to local officials and eyewitnesses. The assault occurred early Tuesday morning in the remote village of […]
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Corporal punishment refers most frequently to hitting children but can refer to any punishments inflicted by parents, caregivers or teachers which are intended to cause some degree of discomfort. It can happen in the home or in more public settings like the school classroom. But wherever it happens, this sort of punishment has wide-ranging […]
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Ahead of donning a beige WFP vest and boots to face hurricanes, wars and refugee camps, the Portuguese scientist worked with satellite imagery and cartography, creating maps to support humanitarian missions, until he realised he didn’t want to stay behind a computer screen. On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, marked annually on 19 August, […]
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Providence, Rhode Island — August 20, 2025Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime chief judge of the Providence Municipal Court and viral sensation known for his empathetic rulings, has died at the age of 88 following a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing was confirmed in a statement posted to his official Facebook page, which described […]
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“With the world’s youngest population, abundant natural resources, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, Africa is poised for progress,” he told the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama. He said the meeting’s theme – Co-Create Innovative Solutions with Africa – was a reminder that these same strengths can help shape a more […]
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Yokohama, Japan — August 20, 2025The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) officially commenced today in Yokohama, Japan, bringing together heads of state, international organizations, and private sector leaders to chart a path forward for Africa’s sustainable development. The three-day summit, co-hosted by the Government of Japan, the United Nations, the African Union […]
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San Francisco, CA — August 20, 2025Databricks, the data and AI software company, is set to raise a new round of funding led by Thrive Capital that could value the firm at over $100 billion, according to company statements and investor sources. The Series K round marks a significant milestone for the privately held company, […]
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