Day: May 3, 2022
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Christopher Russell talks about his new Hallmark film ‘Warming Up To You’
[ad_1] Christopher Russell in ‘Warming Up To You.’ Photo Credit: Crown Media, Courtesy of Johnson Production Group. Actor Christopher Russell chatted about his new Hallmark film “Warming Up To You.” This new original Hallmark movie will premiere on Saturday, May 7, and Russell stars alongside Cindy Busby (“Supernatural” fame). ‘Warming Up To You’ The synopsis…
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Starbucks profits edge higher despite China weakness
[ad_1] Interim Starbucks chief Howard Schultz faces a growing unionization push at US stores as the chain reported a modest increase in quarterly profits – Copyright AFP/File Saeed KHAN Robust sales in North America were offset by weakness in China as Starbucks reported a modest profit increase Tuesday as it boosts investment in US stores…
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Survivors of Russian bombings cling on in flattened flats
[ad_1] Ukrainian teacher Tetyana Sobistiyanska lives in the dark hallway of a building partially destroyed by the Russians in March – Copyright AFP Juan MABROMATA Dmitry ZAKS Ukrainian literature teacher Tetyana Sobistiyanska has not washed since March 15. She remembers the date because that is when Russian mortar fire blew a hole through her apartment…
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Biden tours anti-tank missile factory, urges billions for Ukraine
[ad_1] US President Joe Biden praises US weaponry sent to Ukraine in a visit to the Lockheed Martin factory in Troy, Alabama – Copyright AFP Juan MABROMATA Nicholas Kamm with Sebastian Smith in Washington Standing in front of stacks of Javelin missiles at an Alabama factory, President Joe Biden told workers assembling the weapon, which…
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Tears and relief, as Azovstal evacuees reach safety
[ad_1] A man welcomes Anna Zaitseva and her six-month-old son Svyatoslav – Copyright AFP Juan MABROMATA Joshua MELVIN Their bunker couldn’t withstand a direct hit from ferocious Russian bombardment, food was running out and finding water could get them killed — yet that ordeal finally ended Tuesday for Azovstal evacuees in the banal safety of…
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In eastern Ukraine, a funeral shop becomes a place of refuge
[ad_1] Russia has regrouped to launch a fresh offensive on Ukraine’s east and south – Copyright CNS/AFP/File – Daphne ROUSSEAU et Arman SOLDIN Antonina Boloto sits at a small table decorated with flowers solving a crossword in her funeral supply store, with a view of a building destroyed by Russian shelling in the east Ukrainian…
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Most Americans support a woman’s right to an abortion — but no one is listening
[ad_1] Protestors outside the US Supreme Court during oral arguments over a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy – Copyright AFP/File FARENC Numerous polls have shown consistently that the majority of Americans favor a woman’s right to have an abortion. This fact leads many people to wonder why our lawmakers are…
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Q&A: Insight into the heights of biotechnology
[ad_1] Medical Laboratory Scientist at bench with micropipettes. — Courtesy U.S. National Institutes of Health (Public Domain) Innovative medicinal products and healthcare applications are necessary for the advancement of society. Often science and business come together, based around products and ideas. What is it like establishing a rapidly growing business within this dynamic marketplace? Bryan…
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‘Death shadow’ dinosaur unearthed in Argentina
[ad_1] Argentine paleontologist Mauro Aranciaga with a graphic illustration of Maip macrothorax towering over a human – Copyright AFP Juan MABROMATA Liliana SAMUEL Argentine paleontologists have announced the discovery of an apex-predator dinosaur that measured three stories from nose to tail and eviscerated its prey with sharp, curved claws. The six-ton giant, the largest megaraptor…
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Getting ahead: Women, work and gender equality
[ad_1] A belated #MeToo awakening in Greece has shed more light on abuse of women in the country – Copyright AFP/File LOUISA GOULIAMAKI Women entering business frequently have to battle against institutionalised sexism and different expectations to men. This can be off-putting for many aspirant young women. However, many women do reach the top and…