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Rare glimpse inside neighborhood at the center of Haiti's gang war

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Haitians are leaving their homes in droves for a better life in the U.S. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Cité Soleil is a Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, neighborhood of hundreds of thousands of people. It's one of the most desolate slums in the world and the center of a gang war between two powerful groups, G-9 and G-Pep. They're fighting for control over the area's large industrial complexes and access to one of the city's few major ports. The battle has lasted for the better part of two years. The gang in control of this particular section of the neighborhood allowed ABC News in as long as no images were recorded passing into their territory. They did not want their enemies to learn anything about their defensive posture. Still, lots of eyes were warily watching the ABC News convoy as it entered, joining a convoy led by the United Nations World Food Programme. The U.N. partners here with a local non-governmental organization (NGO) called Hands Together, bringing life-saving mea...

Supporters of Niger's coup march through the capital waving Russian flags and denouncing France

Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week have marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial po... NIAMEY, Niger -- Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of the capital, Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France. Russian mercenary group Wagner is already operating in neighboring Mali, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would like to expand his country's i NFL uence in the region, but it is unclear yet whether the new junta leaders are going to move toward Moscow or stick with Niger's Western partners. Days after after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger's democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country's future and some...

Chateau-sur-Mer debuts new audio tour

When Chateau-sur-Mer opens for tours starting July 31, visitors will be guided by an audio tour for the first time. From the Library with its elaborate carved wood paneling to the Dining Room with its silvered leather wall coverings to the Stair Hall with its “Tree of Life” mural, the new self-guided audio tour will bring the mansion to life. Visitors will hear about the people who lived and worked in this masterpiece of High Victorian architecture and taste as well as interesting details about the décor and furnishings. “Chateau-sur-Mer has a complex History and many unusual design elements, and this tour will help guests to understand the house better,” said Trudy Coxe, CEO of The Preservation Society of Newport County. “We hope the new audio tour draws more people to discover its unique beauty and charm.” Chateau-sur-Mer, a National Historic Landmark, was the most palatial residence in Newport from its opening in 1852 until the 1890s, when Marble House, Ochre ...

Alarmed by AI's potential, US Senate to summon experts

WASHINGTON:  US senators, alarmed by the malevolent potential of artificial intelligence, will summon developers, executives and experts for hearings later this year on possible legislative safeguards, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday. There is "real bipartisan interest in AI, which will be necessary if we want to make progress on what really is an imperative for this country – putting together AI legislation that encourages innovation but has the safeguards to prevent the liabilities that AI could present," Schumer said. Speaking on the Senate floor, Schumer, the chamber's leading Democrat, said the Senate would convene what he called "the first-ever AI Insight Forums" to hear what experts had to say. Democratic and Republican senators voiced alarmthis week about artificial intelligence's potential use to create a biological weapon. Lawmakers around the world began considering how to mitigate the dan...

Nationals vs Mets Prediction - MLB Picks 7/27/23

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New York Mets (47-53) vs Washington Nationals (43-59) Game Info: Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 7:10 pm (Citi Field) Kodai Senga (7-5) (3.27) vs Josiah Gray (7-8) (3.45) ...

EU agriculture officials work on ways to move Ukrainian grain to the world

The European Union will look at helping fund the costly transportation of grain out of Ukraine after Russia halted a deal that allowed Black Sea exports vital to global food security THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The European Union will look at helping fund the costly transportation of grain out of Ukraine after Russia halted a deal that allowed Black Sea exports vital to global food security, a top agriculture official said Tuesday. The thorny issue of how to get food products out of Ukraine — and help farmers in neighboring EU countries compete with a glut of cheap grain — is threatening to shake the 27-nation bloc's unity in supporting Kyiv as it battles Russia's invasion. Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski said the European Commission, the EU's executive arm, would look at the possibility of financial support for transport companies, but Europe's economic powerhouse, Germany, opposes such a move. Poland, along with Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, ...

Spotify announces first price hike in more than a decade

Spotify has announced it will be increasing the price of its premium service by $1 to 12.99/month. The music streaming giant said existing premium plan subscribers would be notified via email as to when the increase begins. Users will then be given a one-month grace period before it becomes effective, unless they cancel before the period ends. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> The price increase is the first for the company since 2011. It is expected to impact subscribers worldwide. “The market landscape has continued to evolve since we launched,” Spotify said in a release. “So that we can keep innovating, we are changing our Premium price s across a number of markets around the world.” Source: https://thefoxposts.com/spotify-announces-first-price-hike-in-more-than-a-decade-TheFOXposts-31043.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: Technology Post by: TheFOXposts.Com

Separate boat crashes in Cape Cod and the Ozarks leave 1 dead, 13 injured, authorities say

Separate boat crashes in Massachusetts and Missouri over the weekend have left multiple people injured and at least one person dead. Separate boat crashes in Massachusetts and Missouri over the weekend have left multiple people injured and at least one person dead. A 17-year-old girl was killed and five other people were injured when a boat crash ed Friday night into a jetty in Cape Cod, according to Massachusetts State Police (MSP). The boat crashed into Sesuit Harbor in Dennis, Massachusetts, around 9 p.m. local time, the Massachusetts State Police said Sunday morning. MORE: Security guard killed in shooting at hospital in Portland, Oregon; suspect dead following manhunt The body of the 17-year-old was recovered at 11:30 p.m., local time by the MSP regional dive team with help from the Dennis Fire-Rescue team, authorities said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. In a letter obtained by ABC News to Dover Sherborn High School students and staff, the school identified the teen who d...

From Barbie to millennial pink, the cultural phenomenon behind the color that sells

The release of “Barbie” is upon us, and the color pink is nearly inescapable “Think pink! think pink! when you shop for summer clothes. Think pink! think pink! if you want that quelque chose.” That advice, sung as an epiphany in the 1957 musical film “Funny Face,” has definitely been heeded — just take a look around at fashion and media. The fascination around pink — each shade and hue with its own connotation — has shaped those cultural engines for generations, revving into full force as we reach peak “Barbie” season. The color has been a crucial detail for films and television — from that scene in “Funny Face,” to Elle Woods sporting her iconic head-to-toe vibrant pink courtroom outfit in 2001's “Legally Blonde,” to “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” where the shades of pink in costuming play a symbolic role in the final season. And, now, with the Greta Gerwig-helmed film's release, the vividly hot “Barbie Pink” is inescapable. Throughout history, designers, artists, and brands ha...

Why does Andre Onana wear the 24 shirt?

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Manchester United have signed Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana as David de Gea's Old Trafford successor and you'll be hard-pressed to find a transfer greeted with such universal acclaim by a fanbase. The Cameroonian goalkeeper arrives from Inter for a fee of around £47.2m which could rise beyond £50m with add-ons. Having worked with current boss Erik ten Hag before at Ajax, the hope is Onana will be the number one at United for many years to come. De Gea left the Red Devils upon the expiry of his contract, while Dean Henderson is in talks with Nottingham Forest over a permanent move. That left only Tom Heaton as a senior goalkeeper before Onana's arrival, while Matej Kovar spent the 2022/23 season at Sparta Prague. Almost everything about the transfer makes sense, but many fans may not know why Onana has taken the number 24 at Man Utd rather than inherit De Gea's number one shirt . Andre Onana shirt number history Club/Country Shirt numbers worn Manchester United 24 Inter ...