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M. Teresa Lawrence unveils Nigeria butterfly sanctuary plan in Toronto
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M. Teresa Lawrence used the Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference in Toronto to introduce a conservation and research project she wants to build in Nigeria.
Youth policy should move beyond symbolic celebrations
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A UAE-based commentary tied to International Youth Day argues that governments need to shift from symbolic recognition to real investment in young people.
Low vision and blind aids market seen reaching $5.46 billion by 2030
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The global market for low vision and blind aids products is forecast to grow from $3.32 billion in 2025 to $3.68 billion in 2026, driven by rising vision loss, policy support and new assistive technologies.
Rony Jabour brings SAFE Tour to Rio for Brazil safety professionals
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Rony Jabour will bring the SAFE Tour to Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 18, 2026, with two sold-out sessions for Brazil’s occupational safety community.
Low vision assistive devices market to reach $1.89 billion by 2030
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The low vision assistive devices market is projected to grow from $1.34 billion in 2026 to $1.89 billion by 2030, driven by aging populations, rising visual impairment rates and new AI-enabled tools.
Live streaming market seen reaching $749B by 2035
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Market Research Future says live streaming is moving deeper into entertainment, commerce, education, gaming and enterprise communications as AI, 5G and cloud tools improve video quality and interactivity.
Connecticut documentary to premiere at Mystic Film Festival
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Reverence: Reclaiming the Forgotten will make its Connecticut premiere on Sept. 25 at the 2026 Mystic Film Festival in Mystic, with filmmaker John Mills hosting a live Q&A afterward.
Dr. Corey L. Black named Philips Sonicare brand ambassador
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NYC dentist and SmileSpace founder Dr. Corey L. Black has joined Philips Sonicare as a brand ambassador in a long-term partnership focused on oral health access and community education.
Smart speakers market seen tripling to $75.8B by 2035
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The global smart speakers market is projected to rise from $18.3 billion in 2026 to $75.8 billion by 2035, driven by LLM-powered voice assistants, smart home adoption and on-device AI. The forecast points to a shift from basic voice commands to…
Memoir traces how a father’s grief led to a charity mission in Tanzania
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Don Schlesselman’s new memoir, published by Spines, follows the loss of his 15-year-old son and the cross-cultural work that grew from a first trip to Tanzania in 2003. The book shows how that experience led to the ZZ Pendana Foundation, school…
Maya Merhige completes Gibraltar swim, sixth Oceans Seven crossing
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Nineteen-year-old marathon swimmer Maya Merhige crossed the Strait of Gibraltar on Aug. 11, completing her sixth Oceans Seven channel swim and moving closer to a record as the youngest person to finish the series.
Windsor International Black Film Festival returns with 40 films and Patience Ozokwor
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The Windsor International Black Film Festival is back for its third edition Aug. 13-16, 2026, with screenings, panels and awards events across Windsor.
Former Mauritius president wins global voice of change award in Zimbabwe
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Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim received three international honors at the iChange Nations Global Leadership and Humanitarian Awards on July 21 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Black faith leaders warn Trump's vaccine order could sow confusion
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The National Black Church Initiative and the American Clinical Health Disparities Commission are criticizing President Trump’s vaccine order, saying the changes could weaken confidence in childhood immunizations and raise risks for families….
Five Chinese geomembrane makers highlighted for 2026 project demand
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A 2026 market overview spotlights five Chinese geomembrane manufacturers supplying mining, aquaculture, water containment and environmental projects.
GOALisB hosts ISB admissions director for myth-busting live session
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GOALisB held a live webinar on Aug. 6 with Indian School of Business Admissions Director Pritesh Zaveri to address common applicant misconceptions about the PGP admissions process.
Intraoral cameras market to reach $3.11 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company said the intraoral cameras market is set to grow from $2.11 billion in 2026 to $3.11 billion by 2030, driven by dental disease prevalence, teledentistry, and AI-enabled diagnostics.
Corporate e-learning market seen reaching $330.25 billion by 2035
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The corporate e-learning market is projected to grow from $121 billion in 2026 to about $330.25 billion by 2035 as companies expand digital training for onboarding, compliance, leadership and technical skills.
UCC launches eCampus for online postgraduate degrees
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The University of Cape Coast has launched UCC eCampus, an online platform that lets working professionals in Ghana and abroad pursue selected postgraduate degrees without leaving their jobs or moving to campus.
CLLCTIVLY launches $1.28M Kindred Abundance Fund for Greater Baltimore
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CLLCTIVLY unveiled the inaugural recipients of its Kindred Abundance Fund, a $1.28 million effort aimed at strengthening community-rooted organizations across Greater Baltimore.
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