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La Generalitat desautoriza las recomendaciones sanitarias de Ribera de beber agua tras hervirla en los municipios afectados por la DANA

Carlos Mazón pide consumir sólo agua embotellada y considera "erróneas" las manifestaciones del Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica Leer




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El Gobierno pidió bombas de desatasque de alcantarillado a Emergencias, pero no a las CCAA hasta que Carlos Mazón insistió en su necesidad

La delegada del Gobierno aseguró que la petición se trasladó el viernes, pero no directamente a las autonomías y la FEMP, que son las que poseen esa maquinaria Leer




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El Rey inaugura la muestra sobre los Machado que derriba tópicos: ni los hermanos estaban enfrentados ni representan a las dos Españas

Alfonso Guerra dice que "España es una República coronada" en la inauguración de 'Los Machado. Retrato de familia' Leer




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Una Copa como terapia reconfortante para Sevilla, Leganés, Celta y Girona

Los equipos de Primera, con actuaciones discretas en la Liga, se animan con triunfos ante equipos modestos. Leer




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Invitadas sin sujetador, dedos del pie al aire, guantes hasta el codo... así fue la recepción (crazy) del 12-O




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Kenya: Kenya's Communications Authority Under Fire Over Lack of Consumer Protections for Data Expiries, Internet Disruptions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in the spotlight over insufficient measures to protect consumers from data bundle expirations and frequent internet disruptions by major Internet Service Providers (ISPs) like Safaricom, Airtel, and Telkom.




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Mauritius: Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping

[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The decision was reversed a day later. Nevertheless, the move came as a surprise to many - Mauritius is often touted as a beacon of democracy in Africa.




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Nigeria: Meet the Women Reshaping Nigeria's Digital Health Sector

[Nigeria Health Watch] Despite ongoing efforts to empower more African women to join the technology sector, and some promising recent signs of a surge of female-led businesses, the digital health sector in Nigeria, like the digital health sector globally, is still largely dominated by men.




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Zimbabwe: ICT Minister Pushes Back Claims of WhatsApp Group Fines, Clarifies PII Regulation

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE'S Information Communications Technology Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has described as 'false' reports claiming government is gravitating towards penalising WhatsApp group administrators, clarifying that such fines would only apply to platforms or administrators who collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for business or commercial use.




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Africa: Despite Tough Geopolitical Crosswinds, Global Leaders Advance on AI Governance and Other Key Topics at 2024 Paris Peace Forum

[Paris Peace Forum] The election of Donald Trump changed the world - for a second time. Just days after U.S. vote, and as COP29 opens in Baku in a world more divided than ever, world leaders came together at the 7th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the historic Palais de Chaillot and other locations across Paris. Under the theme Wanted: A Functioning Global Order the Forum once again convened leaders, decision-makers, and civil society representatives from around the world to discuss and find solutions to some




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Uganda: Janet Museveni to Grace First-Ever National Robotics Education Championship

[Nile Post] The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports is set to grace the first-ever Ugandan National STEM Education and Vex Robotics Championship.




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Ethiopia: Expert Advocates Policy Overhaul to Unlock Tourism Potential

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA- A senior tourism researcher has called on the Ethiopian government to improve visa policies, streamline immigration processes, and reduce bureaucratic barriers to fully exploit the nation's untapped tourism potential.




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Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Set to Elevate Conference Tourism With Enriched Attractions

[ENA] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital, known as the "political capital of Africa," is positioned to enhance its standing as a premier destination for conference tourism. As the headquarters of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the city has long been a focal point for international diplomacy. Now, with new developments in tourist infrastructure and culturally rich attractions, Addis Ababa is prepared to host even more international conferences, summits,




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Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Introduces Africa's First Airbus A350-1000 Into Its Fleet

[New Times] Ethiopia's national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France, it is reported. The first of its kind to be operated by an African based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt.




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Ethiopia: Africans Urged to Adequately Use Tourism Potential for Sustainable Development

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Africans are urged to adequately use the potential of tourism for sustainable economic development and prosperity.




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Ethiopia: Ethiopia Committed to Attracting Global Tourists - Prime Minister's Office

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is committed to attracting global tourists and showcasing its abundant natural, historical, and cultural treasures by enhancing visitor experiences and improving lodging facilities to meet international standards, Office of the Prime Minister revealed.




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FDA discourages use of laparoscopic power morcellation for hysterectomies

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine explains why the FDA discourages use of a laparoscopic surgery for hysterectomies and removal of uterine fibroids.




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Tonal’s Epic, Cinematic Ad Is a Departure for the Fitness Category

Tonal, a smart home gym looking for a holiday sales boost, has dropped an epic long-form commercial shot entirely in black and white and set in the Victorian era. A major departure for the fitness category--with inspiration coming from classic sports marketing and indie auteurs like Michel Gondry--Tonal's 2-minute hero ad contrasts its pricey tech-enabled...



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DSW Names Crispin its Creative Agency of Record

Footwear and accessories retailer Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) has selected Crispin as its new creative agency of record (AOR), the agency shared exclusively with ADWEEK. Crispin will support the brand's internal team with brand strategy, visual identity, and integrated marketing as it evolves DSW's "positioning for the modern consumer," according to the companies. Prior to...




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Longtime Pittsburgh Anchor David Johnson to Retire

Veteran Pittsburgh anchor David Johnson has announced his retirement from NBC affiliate WPXI after 40 years with the station. "I don't know where to begin to thank the hundreds of people I've worked with here at WPXI-TV over the years," said Johnson, who joined the station in January 1985. "It sounds cliche, but I really...




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Nigeria: Epileptic Power Supply in North May Last Longer

[Leadership] The quest to resolve the power crisis in Northern Nigeria appears increasingly bleak as new revelations have surfaced regarding the mismanagement and neglect that have plunged the region into prolonged darkness.




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Ethiopia: Drivers Queue for Days As Hawassa's Fuel Shortage Reaches Crisis Point - Black Market Prices Hit 170 Birr Per Liter

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Drivers in Hawassa, the capital of Sidama Regional State, report an acute and worsening fuel shortage, which they attribute to widespread black market sales within the city.




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South Africa: Packaging Companies Flout Rules On Waste Picker Payments

[GroundUp] Waste pickers collect, sort and transport most of our recyclable waste, and regulations say they be must paid for their services




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Zimbabwe: Bridgefort Capital to Migrate Shares to Vfex

[The Herald] BridgeFort Capital, formerly Medtech Holdings, is set to migrate its Class A and Class B listings to the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) and list by way of introduction.




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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Semi-Finalists Revealed After One Team Gets a Perfect Score During Milestone 500th Episode

“Dancing With the Stars” hit a new milestone on Nov. 12, and revealed who was heading to the semifinals for Season 33. The 500th episode opened with pros — including returning favorite Sharna Burgess — for the opening number, “Crazy in Love,” the same opening number from the 2005 series premiere. Many past competitors returned […]



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'Silver Linings Playbook' tops at Indie Spirit Awards

As I battled a pre-Oscars bug, "Silver Linings Playbook" won four awards including top feature at today's Independent Spirit Awards. Details here. Was happy to see "Middle of Nowhere" win the Cassavetes Award for truly low-budget feature filmmaking.




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States grasping the benefits of, need for cyber harmonization

Public and private sector experts say programs like StateRAMP make their data and networks safer as cyber threats become more serious and resources sparse.

The post States grasping the benefits of, need for cyber harmonization first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Oracle: Helping federal agencies move to the cloud

Mark Johnson, vice president of Federal Cloud at Oracle, joined host John Gilroy on this week's Federal Tech Talk to discuss the challenges federal information technology folks have in transitioning to the cloud.

The post Oracle: Helping federal agencies move to the cloud first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Splunk: Helping federal agencies manage their data

Bill Wright is the senior director of North American Government Affairs at Splunk, joins host John Gilroy on this week's Federal Tech Talk to discuss how his company can help federal technology leaders need to ingest, monitor, analyze and search their agency's data.

The post Splunk: Helping federal agencies manage their data first appeared on Federal News Network.






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Holiday shopping Whac-a-Mole

See how how many seasonal pop-ups you can hit this month, as we give you a great tip on finding the perfect gift at a holiday market near you.

The post Holiday shopping Whac-a-Mole first appeared on Federal News Network.




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National Guard readies severe budget measures to cover this year’s Capitol security costs

Funding shortfalls will have serious consequences in the final quarter of this fiscal year because of unexpected bills related to security at the Capitol, National Guard officials warn.

The post National Guard readies severe budget measures to cover this year’s Capitol security costs first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Despite long struggle over intellectual property, DoD still lacks bench of IP experts

DoD has funding for only five positions through 2023 for its new IP cadre. And the temporality of the jobs is an impediment to hiring the long-term experts DoD needs, according to the Government Accountability Office.

The post Despite long struggle over intellectual property, DoD still lacks bench of IP experts first appeared on Federal News Network.




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VisionTrack continues partnership with British Truck Racing Championship as official video telematics provider

VisionTrack is extending its longstanding partnership with the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for a further year. As official video telematics provider, the company will deliver an advanced vehicle camera solution for all competing trucks in Division 1 and Division 2 of the BTRC.




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VisionTrack supports Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship with advanced video telematics

VisionTrack has become the official video telematics partner for the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), which begins at the Misano World Circuit track in Italy later this month.




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Greener shipping: Reducing environmental impact through smart freight mode choices

Transporting goods is a vital aspect of our global economy, but the environmental impact it has is considered substantial.

Analysis by McKinsey & Company found that around 80% of greenhouse gas emissions and over 90% of biodiversity impacts reported by the world's largest corporations come from supply chains rather than direct operations.




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Trimble announces major update to CoPilot commercial vehicle navigation

Trimble has introduced the latest version of Trimble CoPilot, an in-cab commercial vehicle navigation solution, with a major refresh of the user interface and trip planning functionalities.




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Meeting the demand - WMS/Voice-directed Picking Technology report

Manufacturing & Logistics IT magazine spoke with key spokespeople from the vendor and analyst communities about current and possible future trends and areas of development within the world of warehouse management systems (WMS) and voice-directed picking solutions.




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Labor Department a champion for women’s workplace rights

Tiffany Boiman, director of office and policy programs at the Labor Department's Women's Bureau, joined Women of Washington to discuss her career path and the department's continuing efforts to close the gender gap in the workforce and beyond.

The post Labor Department a champion for women’s workplace rights first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Wincanton deploys pioneering VersaTile automation solution for high-volume eFulfilment

Wincanton has deployed VersaTile, a new modular automation solution, at its Northampton shared user facility to further enhance its high-volume e-Fulfilment offering for customers.




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Keeping up with rising cold storage requirements

By Del Williams, technical writer based in Torrance, California.

As demand for cold and frozen storage surges amid a critical shortage of space, selecting the right racking system along with state-of-the-art pallet shuttle technology can help processors store and retrieve products more efficiently.




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Kappahl Group chooses Vanderlande’s FASTPICK to automate new logistics centre

Nordic fashion retailer Kappahl Group has chosen Vanderlande to automate a new logistics centre which will be located in the greater Gothenburg area in Sweden. The two companies have signed a contract for the installation of Vanderlande’s FASTPICK solution at the 34,000m2 facility, which is expected to go live in June 2026.




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TSA proposes cybersecurity requirements for pipelines, railroad operators

TSA's proposed cybersecurity regulation aims to ensure "higher-risk" pipelines and railways are defended from cyber attacks.

The post TSA proposes cybersecurity requirements for pipelines, railroad operators first appeared on Federal News Network.




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o9 Solutions and Supply Chain Insights with LKQ Europe reveal significant supply chain planning improvements following pilot to test outside-in planning

o9 Solutions, the enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, and analyst firm Supply Chain Insights, has announced that LKQ Europe captured significant supply chain planning insights as a result of the company’s participation in a pilot programme designed to test outside-in planning concepts through Project Zebra.




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Epicor acquires cloud-based financial planning and analysis provider DSPanel

Epicor has acquired DSPanel, a global provider of cloud-based Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) solutions and existing Epicor ISV partner.




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More growth for EPG and Greenplan as DANX Denmark seeks to implement ‘overlapping’ route planning solution in Denmark operations

The new partnership between supply chain software provider EPG and route planning solutions provider Greenplan has already reached a significant milestone, with the news that time-critical logistics specialist DANX is rolling out Greenplan in its Denmark operations.