New Delhi: The South African Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has “approved” the Memorandum of Understanding with India on the transcontinental introduction of cheetahs, and it is now awaiting the signature of President Cyril Ramaphosa, multiple sources familiar with the matter have told ThePrint. The 12 cheetahs picked for transfer have been in quarantine since July and conservationists are now concerned about their fitness. In September, India received eight cheetahs from Namibia in the world’s largest conservation trial, which seeks to establish a free-ranging population of the species 72 years after it was declared extinct in India. The…
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“You don’t need to be perfect, just committed,” Lanique Jones of Harmony Family Services said. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Almost a dozen lawmakers, like Tennessee State Senator Heidi Campbell, have been urging Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to address the concern around the Department of Children’s Services. Conditions were described as “horrific.” Some of the children in state custody had to reportedly sleep on DCS office floors and, in one case, Senator Campbell said there was a child who had to call a hospital their home for 270 days. Fostering agencies and parents are also calling out for help. According…
But the holidays can be the loneliest and most stressful time of the year for many, and the primary stressor, especially for those of limited means, is money. A recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association found that half of those who responded worry about being able to afford holiday gifts this year.For parents who are barely getting through the month, there’s no doubt about being able to afford presents. They can’t. They also can’t bear to disappoint their children.“I never thought I would find myself in this situation,” said a mother of two. “During the pandemic I was an…
AT Latin America is growing by leaps and bounds as we expand our content in both Spanish and Portuguese. Check out AT News Editor Rebecca Barceló’s bilingual “thank you” for your support of our year-end fundraiser that is powering this exciting work! And if you haven’t yet given, do your part here! Source link
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The LiTEArary Society held a book wrapping party for Monongalia County Head Start at Morgantown High School on Dec. 4 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The society collected hundreds of new books from their Barnes & Noble book drive in November. The event was held in collaboration with the Morgantown High School and University High School National Honors Society to help members get their volunteer hours while also benefiting a good cause. WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital hosts annual toy drive for Santa’s Workshop “Most of these children at head start don’t have any books at home,…
By Denys Reva and Tshegofatso Johanna Ramachela* On 29 October, Ukraine attacked Russian naval ships in the Crimean port of Sevastopol using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The flagship of the Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Makarov, and a minesweeper were allegedly damaged. This new frontier of naval warfare uncovers drones’ potential role in maritime security, particularly in Africa. All coastal states on the continent face non-military and cross-border threats, including trafficking, overfishing, illegal migration and piracy – with insufficient resources to protect their domains. Could this new technology plug the gap? Militaries globally are recognising the…
World Mobile logo. Source: Timeweb World Mobile, a mobile network operator, built on blockchain, has announced the launch of its hybrid mobile network, supported by low-altitude platform balloons in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The balloon-based platform, remotely controlled and powered by solar panels, will deliver affordable connectivity in the region through its AirNodes and aerostats. This project is a development of a USD 40 million funding raise to enable access to the digital economy for over a million customers by the end of 2023. This project is described as the first step in World Mobile’s mission to help bring nearly four billion…
Crisis, crisis everywhere. We have become so accustomed to being in crisis that we cannot see when a crisis is not one. Phala Phala is not a crisis for South Africa. It is a crisis for the Cyril Ramaphosa Presidency, for the person of Cyril Ramaphosa and for the ANC as a political party. It is not a crisis for South Africans. Over the last weeks and months something has shifted symbolically and concretely in South African politics. In fact, three symbolic transformations are taking place. First, the ANC is not the nation. The conflation of the ANC or any…
King Charles and Queen Camilla invite charity boss to Buckingham Palace amid racism row Express Source link
Eight-year-old Zaerein of Indiana has asked Santa Claus this year for an electric dirt bike and some PS4 video games. Isaiah of Louisiana is hoping for a hoverboard for himself and a burrito blanket for his little brother. Ten-year-old Mikeira of Tennessee hopes Santa will see past her anger issues and bring her an iPad. And a boy named Ian in Colorado has shot for the moon, hoping for both Tesla and Lamborghini automobiles.But the gift lists that Mayra Elena-Hernandez of San Diego likes best when she grants wishes through the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa program offer her creative…