Protesters returned to the streets of Kenya on Thursday, some of them demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, despite his announcement a day earlier that he was abandoning a tax bill that drew large-scale demonstrations in which nearly two dozen people were killed.The crowds in Nairobi, the capital, were much smaller than those on Tuesday, when tens of thousands of protesters flooded into the city center as lawmakers debated and then passed the contentious legislation. That demonstration turned violent as people stormed the building and set parts of it ablaze, and rights groups say that at least 23 people…
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Stop me if you’ve heard this myth before: raising your infant or toddler in a bilingual household, or teaching them two languages at once, could cause a speech or language delay. This is a common and pervasive perception that continues to cause confusion and concern among not only parents of bilingual children but also teachers and pediatricians. This question has taken on new prominence in recent years as more and more children grow up speaking multiple languages at home. In 1980, approximately 11% of households in the United States were bilingual, according to the annual American Community Survey (ACS). As…
Pre-loved clothing for children up to five years of age will be the focus of new sustainable shopping initiative; Mini-Me Market in Stepney. Selling everything from booties and jumpsuits to dresses and beanies, the first-ever Mini-Me Market gives parents the opportunity to buy and sell pre-loved childrenswear this July. Mini-Me Market Co-Founder, Eli Doyle, who runs maternity dress hire business, Plus One Dress Hire, says her own parenting experiences were behind the idea. “There are so many parents who get too many clothes as gifts that they just sometimes don’t get around to using, or even just have things that…
Researching New Dental CareStart your research by using online resources, and ensuring your insurance is compatible with potential dental costs. Additionally, seek recommendations from local residents, read reviews to gauge the quality of care, and verify the credentials and experience of the dentists to ensure you receive the best possible treatment1. Identifying Your Dental Care NeedsFirstly, make a list of your dental care needs. Do you require routine dental checkups, specialized services like orthodontics, or cosmetic procedures? Knowing your needs helps narrow down your options. Consider your lifestyle, too; if you have children, you may want a family dentist. If…
In a sudden reversal, President William Ruto of Kenya said on Wednesday that he would not sign the finance bill that he had long said was necessary to stabilize the country’s economy, a response to the devastating protests that gripped the nation on Tuesday.“Listening keenly to the people of Kenya who have said loudly that they want nothing to do with this finance bill, I concede, and therefore, I will not sign the 2024 finance bill, and it shall subsequently be withdrawn,” Mr. Ruto said in an address to the country.Nearly two dozen people were killed and over 300 others…
A podcast interview with Priya Krishna discussing Priya’s Kitchen Adventures on The Growing Readers Podcast, a production of The Children’s Book Review. Join us for a flavorful conversation with New York Times food reporter Priya Krishna as she unveils her new cookbook, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. Explore how Priya’s globe-trotting childhood sparked a passion for diverse cuisines, and discover why introducing children to a world of flavors is a transformative experience beyond just good eating. From easy udon noodles to kid-approved profiteroles, Priya shares how her recipes aim to instill curiosity, empathy, and a love for culinary…
Australian Sports Clinics are back for the July School Holidays with a choice of sports for boys and girls in centrally located Kent Town. Primarily operating at Prince Alfred College during school holidays since 1995, Australian Sports Clinics are firm believers in the power of positive sports experiences to enhance the all-round development of youngsters. They have identified that most students have an affinity with PE at an early age. They provide an opportunity to learn, explore sport, improve skills, and draw satisfaction from doing it well. The sports on offer include: Football Soccer Basketball Netball and their popular COMBO…
Knowledge of the 1099 FormThe 1099 form is among the first things self-employed people should learn. Alright, so what is a 1099 form? In essence, it’s a tax form meant to declare earnings from sources other than wages, salaries, and tips. Every customer who paid you $600 or more in the tax year will probably send you a 1099 form if you work as a freelancer or gig worker.The 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) form is the most often used form among the many 1099 forms for independent contractors. Payments for services rendered as an independent contractor are reported to you on…
Hey, brilliant book creators! As someone who lives in Texas, the birthplace of Juneteenth, I can tell you that while the holiday may have passed, we celebrate its spirit all month. And make it our mission to spread the cheer and keep the stories of freedom, resilience, and history alive. Whether you’re writing your next big hit or simply seeking inspiration, here are three fantastic children’s books about Juneteenth that will spark your creativity and captivate young readers.”Juneteenth Jamboree” by Carole Boston Weatherford and Yvonne BuchananLet’s start with a gem that beautifully captures the essence of Juneteenth. The first book…
It can take generic makers years to get ready to produce a drug, and they need to have a sense of the potential market in order to commit to investing in production. So, in the meantime, Gilead will aim to to ship “sufficient volumes” of lenacapavir to low-income countries as soon as it has regulatory approval, she said.Lenacapavir and the two pills studied are all known as pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs, or PrEP. Another effective injectable PrEP drug is available in some African countries, but its rollout has been bedeviled by access questions. Long-acting cabotegravir, which is delivered as an injection…