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‘Partnerships must be on our terms’ — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a stronger African voice in international affairs, saying the continent must move beyond a relationship with the rest of the world in which it has limited influence over decisions affecting its resources and development.

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D-backs vs Reds Discussion

Today’s Lineups REDS DIAMONDBACKS Elly De La Cruz – SS Ildemaro Vargas – 2B Sal Stewart – 1B Corbin Carroll – RF Dane Myers – CF Gabriel Moreno – C Eugenio Suarez – DH Geraldo Perdomo – SS Matt McLain…

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What to Do When Wildfires Trigger Trauma

Psychologists say post-traumatic stress disorder caused by disasters including wildfires is serious but can be treated if people seek help.

  • Wildfires in Germany increased, 2023 had most land burned in 2 decades
  • 1,500 firefighters battled Hürtgen Forest blaze for a week
  • PTSD risk three times higher among firefighters vs general population

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Woman Swept Away by Flash Flood Survives Eight Days in Gunma Mountains

A 56-year-old woman who was swept away by a flash flood while climbing a mountain stream in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, was rescued alive on August 17 after surviving eight days in the remote…

  • 56-year-old woman survived eight days in Gunma mountains
  • Swept away by flash flood while climbing mountain stream
  • Found by anglers 3 km from Naramata Dam

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Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge

Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River .

  • California, Nevada, and Arizona must cut water usage by 1.25 million acre-feet annually.
  • Arizona bears the largest share of the water reduction at 1.05 million acre-feet.
  • Mexico reduces intake by 250,000 acre-feet under U.S.-Mexico treaty.

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TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy

TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ said Friday that TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and…

  • TikTok settles $400 million lawsuit with DOJ over children’s privacy violations.
  • DOJ to receive $300 million upfront and $100 million after consent decree is vacated.
  • U.S. Attorney General praises settlement as major victory for children’s online safety.
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