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When Memphis went dark, community members brought the light: ‘We keep ourselves safe’

A storm lasting about 30 minutes wreaked $18m in damage leaving tens of thousands without power in the US city The storm that hit the Memphis , Tennessee, area on 22 August lingered for only about half an hour. But the destruction it left was lasting: $18m in damages , fallen trees and more than 100,000 people without power. Amber Sherman was one of the east Memphis residents who lost power, but…

When Memphis went dark, community members brought the light: ‘We keep ourselves safe’

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Everything you need to know about the Unified Card, a new alternative to the Ration Card

The unified card, a replacement for the ration card has sparked widespread interest following its gradual rollout across Egypt. The Supply and Internal Trade Ministry announced that the unified card will be delivered to citizens free of charge. The Egypt Post plays a key and effective role in the unified card issuance system.

  • Unified card replaces ration card in Egypt
  • Citizens obtain cards for free at post offices
  • Card enables payments, subsidies, health insurance

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