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Eddie Palmieri, influential Latin jazz pioneer, passes away at 88 in New Jersey

Eddie Palmieri, the pioneering Latin jazz musician and composer, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 88 in his New...

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Vatican City partners with Italy to establish solar farm, aiming for carbon neutrality

Vatican City has partnered with Italy to transform a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) field north of Rome into a large-scale solar farm, aiming to make...

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UK Construction Activity Declines Sharply, Raising Concerns Over Housing Targets

The UK construction sector is facing a significant downturn, with activity levels declining sharply in recent months. In July 2025, the S&P Global...

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Apple Inc. to Invest $100 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing Expansion

Apple Inc. has announced a significant expansion of its U.S. manufacturing operations, pledging an additional $100 billion over the next four years. This...

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Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station Begins Operations, Boosting National Energy Supply

Uganda’s Nyagak III Hydroelectric Power Station, a 6.6-megawatt facility located in Zombo District, has officially commenced operations, marking a significant milestone in the...

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Trump’s sons launch $300 million investment vehicle targeting U.S. manufacturers

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have announced the formation of New America Acquisition I Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) aiming...

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Starbucks Faces New Competition as Luckin Coffee Opens Two Stores in New York

In a significant development in the coffee industry, China’s leading coffee chain, Luckin Coffee, has entered the U.S. market by opening two stores...

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Tanzania’s Kwala Dry Port inaugurated, aiming to boost regional trade and create over 300,000 jobs

Tanzania has inaugurated the Kwala Dry Port, a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing regional trade and alleviating congestion at the Dar es...

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Estonia Prepares to Host Up to 600 Swedish Inmates Amid Prison Overcrowding

Estonia is preparing to accommodate up to 600 Swedish inmates at Tartu Prison, aiming to alleviate Sweden’s prison overcrowding. The agreement, signed on...

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EPA’s Climate Regulation Foundation Repealed

In a significant policy shift, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under Administrator Lee Zeldin, has proposed rescinding the 2009 “endangerment finding” that identified...