[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,

[SAnews.gov.za] With the expected increase in visitors at the South African National Parks (SANParks) facilities during the festive season, the entity has outlined numerous interventions aimed to keep its visitors safe and to prevent the occurrence of environmental crimes.

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

[Africa Check] EU ambassador denounces fake travel ban reports after Kenyan deputy president's impeachment

[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has exempted tourists from the requirement to declare their gadgets' International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers upon arrival, to support tourism and ensure ease of access.

[Leadership] In addition to the Consumer Protection Portal (CPP), recently unveiled to address issues and agitations arising from flight delays and cancellations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has again, introduced another layer of protection for air travel consumers.

Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the foreign policy agenda of the NATO summit in Wales

Dr. Sampson Davis, Emergency Room Physician at New Jersey’s Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center, discusses the serious respiratory illness enterovirus D68 that has infected hundreds of children.

Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the Iran nuclear talks. Diplomats are struggling to reach an agreement on the deal's framework before their self-imposed deadline.

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...

Disney Advertising wants more brands to know, "You've got a friend in me." The company recently told ADWEEK it realigned the organizational structure of its ad sales to better reach midmarket advertisers, with the goal of offering more localized, consultative services and supporting growth areas around data, automation, and outcomes. For Disney, midmarket advertisers are...

The last time GoDaddy ran an ad during the Super Bowl, Donald Trump had just been inaugurated as president of the U.S. However, the company's decision to return to next year's game was driven by artificial intelligence, not politics. After eight years, GoDaddy will return to the Big Game with a 30-second spot scheduled to...

[Ghanaian Times] The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, says the next NDC government will revisit the cocoa roads project when he wins the December 7, 2024 elections.

[Daily Trust] Global stock markets rose and the dollar slid yesterday as investors steel themselves for a coin-toss US presidential election, an interest rate decision and expected Chinese stimulus measures.

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President-elect Donald Trump assigned Elon Musk on Tuesday to “dismantle” the U.S. bureaucracy, and named a longtime Fox News host, Pete Hegseth, to lead the Pentagon. Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, had offered himself during the campaign as someone who could cut waste out of the federal budget. In late October, he […]

Indonesia’s JAFF Market is set to welcome two Australian projects at its JAFF Future Project platform, marking a collaboration with Adelaide Film Festival (AFF). The inaugural JAFF Market takes place alongside the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) in Yogyakarta from Dec. 3-5. The partnership, backed by the Australian Government, brings “Raesita Grey” from Katrina Irawati Graham […]

Prime Video has launched a raft of add-on subscriptions and its Prime Video Store in New Zealand. These expand the selection of content available with the aim of making the platform into a one-stop entertainment destination for Amazon customers and for non-subscribing members. For a monthly subscription fee, payable directly to Prime Video, subscribing members […]

There’s only a single flash-forward in Season 2 of “Bad Sisters,” and it’s the very first scene. Four of the five Garvey sisters — eldest Eva (Sharon Horgan), nurse Ursula (Eva Birthistle), one-eyed Bibi (Sarah Greene) and baby Becka (Eve Hewson) — are in a car, attempting to dispose of a dead body. Becka’s face is swollen […]

COLDPLAY: HOTTER THAN EVER Due to fan demand, British rock band Coldplay has announced a fourth show in India for its “Music of the Spheres” world tour. The band will perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Jan. 25, 2025, for a potential audience of 100,000 fans, making it the biggest stadium show of their career. The multiple Grammy-award winning band is already […]

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CBP agreed to enact a new policy presuming pregnant officers can continue to serve in their positions, rather than being systematically placed on light duty.

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Craig Martell, whose outside-government gigs have been with LinkedIn, Dropbox and Lyft, is joining Cohesity as its chief technology officer.

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Gabe Camarillo, the undersecretary of the Army, said the new digital engineering policy will bring the service more in-line with industry best practices.

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"We made two recommendations to the IRS to improve its oversight over conflicts of interest," Kris Nguyen said.

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Project 2025 is not some mysterious force from nowhere. Check out the project web site to see who's behind it and their prescription for the federal workforce.

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As the old saying goes, if you talk about what you've earned the right to talk about, you'll do just fine. Even the most experienced talkers get the jitters.

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Retirement takes real planning. And for those with a solid plan, the decision to let go of your career launches a journey down a one-way road.

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We think they had a baby named Gateau Breton.

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How does the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) execute on its critical mission? What is it doing to attract innovative businesses and startups to help solve high-impact national security issues? What emerging technologies offer the most promise to securing the nation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Units (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. How to scan for a hidden camera in your hotel room or vacation rental. And we get the real story behind a man with a fake name.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. What to do if your iPhone keeps locking up. And we meet the founder and CEO of Epic Games.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. We expose the way hackers have been stealing cryptocurrency. And we meet the co-founder of the cryptocurrency Ethereum.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. We help you decide whether to buy a new phone in light of the new 5G networks out there. And we meet the computer scientist, visual artist and composer who is considered a founder of the field of virtual reality.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. We tell you exactly how to register an NFT. And we meet the American writer best known as the editor of the “Whole Earth Catalog” and co-founder of The WELL, the first online virtual community.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. Why it’s a bad idea to leave your laptop running when you put it away in its carrying case. And we revisit the question of the identity of the founder of Bitcoin.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. If you are confused about the various ways to turn off your computer, you’re not alone. And we meet the man who coined the term “hypertext.”

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. We give you three good ways to start creating your own animated emojis. And we meet the man who coined the term “virtual community.”

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. What to do if an email you sent keeps getting its delivery delayed. And we meet the man who founded the Chinese firm that became the world’s largest computer maker.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. What to do if an email you sent keeps getting its delivery delayed. And we meet the man who founded the Chinese firm that became the world’s largest computer maker.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. What to do if someone steals one of your Facebook photos and uses it as someone else’s profile picture. And we meet the father of information theory.

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Hosted by Dr. Richard Shurtz and Andrew Mitchell. Sponsored by Stratford University. How to create many passwords without using a password manager. And we meet the 24-year-old American who has become a leading pioneer in the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

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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.

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Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity for CISA, will leave his role after three plus years in June.

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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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When manufacturing, these unassuming substances play a crucial role in bringing products together. From the aerospace and automotive industries to electronics and construction, industrial adhesives provide a reliable bond that withstands immense pressure and holds everything in place.