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Next Africa: Foreign Telecoms Firms Ordered to Pay Millions in Congo: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/next-africa-foreign-telecoms-firms-ordered-to-pay-millions-in-congo
Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic: Republic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments ...
reuters.com/world/africa/congo-republic-declares-mpox-epidemic-2024-04-24/
NFL rolls out red carpet in Detroit ahead of draft: Organizers put finishing touches on the NFL draft theater in downtown Detroit 48 hours before the three-day ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/23/nfl-rolls-out-red-carpet-in-detroit-ahead-of-draft/73410059007/
More than 6,600 km separate Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo from Buriti, in Brazil.
But both cities are facing similar fates ... Show more
NFL draft: Will Michigan — led by quarterback J.J. McCarthy — break Georgia’s record?
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/nfl-draft-jj-mccarthy-michigan/
Michigan to get $156M in federal funds for rooftop solar panels in low-income areas
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/epa-awards-michigan-156m-environmental-justice-residential-solar-program-rooftop-solar/73416133007/
ATHLETES & INVESTORS CONVERGE AT THE 2024 NFL DRAFT: Join us live in Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft event, where you’ll uncover how athletes are pioneering ...
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Return of colonial-era statue to Congo fuels environmental revival: Joyful singing and cheers echoed around the hills surrounding a small village in western ...
reuters.com/world/africa/return-colonial-era-statue-congo-fuels-environmental-revival-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Return of Colonial-Era Statue to Congo Sparks Environmental Revival
- Joyful singing and cheers filled a small village in western Democratic Republic of Congo as a procession emerged from an underground cave carrying an antique wooden figure of a Belgian colonial officer.
- The return of the 'Balot' sculpture, created during Belgium's brutal colonial rule in the 1930s, symbolizes resistance against colonization.
- The artist collective CATPC has advocated for the statue's return through years of activism, using proceeds from their art for reforestation projects in Lusanga.
- CATPC's efforts have already reforested 230 hectares around Lusanga, aiming to expand to 2,500 hectares to create a carbon sink, restore biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Next Africa: Rwandan Meddling Fuels Decades-Old Congo Conflict: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/next-africa-rwandan-meddling-fuels-decades-old-congo-conflict
GM and Ford count on gas-powered trucks as EV growth slows: U.S. automakers General Motors and Ford face a challenge in common when they report first-quarter ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gm-ford-count-gas-powered-trucks-ev-growth-slows-2024-04-19/
'Keeps the momentum': What the UAW's Volkswagen win means for its organizing campaign
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/04/20/uaw-volkswagen-organizing-win-chattanooga-future/73399849007/
Quick Glance: UAW Secures Historic Victory as Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote for Union Representation
- Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, made history by voting to join the United Auto Workers, marking the first auto factory in the South since the 1940s to unionize.
- Nearly three-quarters of 3,613 workers voted yes in a three-day election with high turnout, granting the union a significant first win in its efforts to organize factories of a dozen automakers in the South.
- The organizing effort concludes a strong year for the U.S. labor movement, obtaining record wage increases across various industries through strikes and tough negotiations.
- The UAW, led by President Shawn Fain, achieved notable successes in negotiations with Detroit automakers last fall, securing substantial raises and benefits through a contentious strike.
Eminem teams up with Roger Goodell for Detroit-themed NFL Draft promo: The Motor City's rap superstar steps up, as usual, to help put Detroit in the spotlight ...
freep.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/19/eminem-roger-goodell-detroit-nfl-draft/73386219007/
UAE: 6 cafes, eateries offering free food to residents affected by floods - News | Khaleej Times
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The vast ravines swallowing whole neighbourhoods around the world - BBC News: Huge gullies that open up suddenly, swallowing homes and businesses ...
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ATHLETES & INVESTORS CONVERGE AT THE 2024 NFL DRAFT: Join us live in Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft event, where you’ll uncover how athletes are pioneering ...
benzinga.com/nfldraft/
No charges yet in weekend crash that killed 2 siblings at Michigan birthday party
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
2 children killed, 13 injured as car crashes into Michigan birthday party: Police
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4609917-2-children-killed-13-injured-as-car-crashes-into-michigan-birthday-party-police/
Kennedy says he loves his family 'either way' after relatives endorse Biden's campaign over his
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RenCen isn’t an architectural jewel. Tear it down. | Letters to the Editor: General Motors is moving out of Detroit's RenCen. Freep readers share thoughts on ...
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/18/gm-rencen-renaissance-center-detroit-waterfront-repurpose-demolition/73356433007/
MLB roundup: Rangers hit three HRs, outslug Tigers: Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia delivered solo shots and the visiting ...
reuters.com/sports/mlb-roundup-rangers-hit-three-hrs-outslug-tigers-2024-04-19/
I-94's giant Uniroyal Tire, once a Ferris wheel in New York, turns 60: If the tire were scale to a car, the vehicle would be 200 feet tall.
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/22/uniroyal-giant-tire-60-detroit/73414243007/
U.S. Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI’s Botching of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
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Quick Glance: US Government Agrees to $138.7M Settlement Over FBI's Mishandling of Larry Nassar Assault Allegations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with over 100 individuals who accused the FBI of mishandling sexual assault allegations against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016.
- A total of $1 billion has now been allocated by various organizations to compensate numerous women who were victims of Nassar's assaults disguised as sports injury treatments.
- FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed regret for the agency's inaction despite being aware of allegations against Nassar for over a year, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the survivors.
- The settlements aim to provide critical support for the victims of Nassar's crimes to aid in their healing process, with the Justice Department agreeing to settle 139 claims in response to the agreement.
Detroit Public TV changes name, buys a block in Detroit for its future headquarters
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/16/detroit-pbs-moves-to-detroit/73196803007/
New Downtown Detroit roller skating, games space opens in time for NFL draft: The two-level attraction is on Woodward, across from the new Hudson's site ...
freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2024/04/18/roller-skating-and-games-spaces-open-downtown-detroit/73354129007/
‘1 room for Dh8,000 a night’: Some UAE hotels hike prices as floods leave residents stranded - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/uae-rains-some-hotels-hike-prices-after-tourists-residents-stranded
Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...
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Why Detroit’s Black Tech Saturday Matters: Hey, it’s Jeff Green, stopping by for a visit from my beat on the Equality team. This week I want to talk about ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-23/why-detroit-s-black-tech-saturday-matters
GM will relocate headquarters from RenCen to Detroit's new Hudson's building: GM CEO Mary Barra and Rocket Companies CEO Dan Gilbert announced that GM will move ...
freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2024/04/15/gm-headquarters-rencen-detroit-hudsons-tower/73328040007/
'We're ready': Downtown restaurants, bars ready to serve up crowds during NFL Draft
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/23/detroit-restaurants-bars-ready-to-serve-up-crowds-during-nfl-draft/73294446007/
80 kindergartners, 5 adults: Could a new teaching model come to Michigan schools?
freep.com/story/news/education/2024/04/24/michigan-school-district-leaders-are-considering-a-new-teaching-model/73322819007/
When is the 2024 NFL draft? Dates, times, location for this year's extravaganza: The NFL's 32 teams will chart their courses for the future at the 2024 draft ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2024/04/16/when-does-2024-nfl-draft-start/73339447007/
Dunkin' opens downtown Detroit location ahead of NFL draft: A new and highly anticipated Dunkin' billed as a "next generation" location is now open in downtown ...
freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/22/dunkin-donuts-woodward-detroit-opening/73407750007/
What’s in Michigan’s push to expand voting rights: This latest slate of election bills are part of Michigan Democrats’ efforts to establish a state Voting Rights ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/in-michigan-new-bills-seek-to-expand-voting-rights
Nicki Minaj brings out Big Sean, Sada Baby at sold-out Little Caesars Arena concert
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/21/nicki-minaj-brings-out-big-sean-sada-baby-at-sold-out-lca-concert/73403095007/
Suspected Islamist rebels kill at least 10 in eastern Congo: Suspected Islamist rebels killed at least 10 civilians in an attack on Friday near the city of Beni ...
reuters.com/world/africa/suspected-islamist-rebels-kill-least-10-eastern-congo-2024-04-13/
Detroit highway sign isn't 'Hollywood,' and that's OK. Lions want to be Kansas City anyway
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2024/04/22/nfl-draft-detroit-host-hollywood-sign-freeway-detroit-lions-fans/73407042007/
Volkswagen's Tennessee workers vote to join UAW trade union: More than 70% of votes from Volkswagen staff at the Chattanooga factory in Tennessee were in favor ...
dw.com/en/volkswagens-tennessee-workers-vote-to-join-uaw-trade-union/a-68876846
AI tricked Detroit into thinking it was getting a huge Hollywood-style highway sign
qz.com/ai-fake-image-detroit-hollywood-highway-sign-1851405307
Congo Seeks Outside Advice on Imposing Cobalt Export Curbs: The Democratic Republic of Congo, the top cobalt producer, is sounding out advice from international ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-11/congo-seeks-outside-advice-on-imposing-cobalt-export-curbs
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Watch parties, tours, panel discussions planned during NFL draft in Detroit: Celebrations will unfold across various parks, bars, hotels and the streets of ...
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/24/detroit-watch-parties-tours-panel-discussions-planned-for-nfl-draft/73328702007/
Your guide to 2024 NFL draft in Detroit: Registration, map, parking, things to do and more
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/22/nfl-draft-detroit-2024-sign-up-tickets-parking-parties/73409313007/
DR Congo landslide kills at least 12, more than 50 still missing: At least 12 people were killed and more than 50 are still missing after heavy rain caused a ...
reuters.com/world/africa/dr-congo-landslide-kills-least-12-more-than-50-still-missing-2024-04-14/
Volkswagen Tennessee plant workers vote on UAW membership: After a series of wins against the Detroit Three automakers last fall, United Auto Workers (UAW) ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volkswagen-tennessee-plant-workers-vote-uaw-membership-2024-04-17/
DTE is installing 'smart' devices to detect power line damage, pinpoint outages: The utility erected one of the $100,000 units, called a recloser ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2024/04/22/dte-is-installing-smart-devices-to-detect-power-line-damage/73412009007/
Pedestrian bridge in southwest Detroit filled with hundreds of love locks: The love stories of hundreds of Detroiters can be read in the personalized locks ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/04/18/detroit-bagley-pedestrian-bridge-love-locks/73356554007/
Democrats retake majority in state House after Herzberg, Xiong outpace opponents: Democrats appear to be on track to take back a narrow majority in the Michigan ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/16/dems-poised-to-retake-house-majority-after-herzberg-xiong-outpace-opponents/73338908007/
Michigan seeks comment on permit to increase Marathon refinery throughput: A Michigan regulator said this week it is seeking public comment on a proposed permit ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/michigan-seeks-comment-permit-increase-marathon-refinery-throughput-2024-04-18/
Detroit sign on I-94 should have included more residents, input from artists | Letters
freep.com/story/opinion/readers/2024/04/13/i-94-detroit-sign-nfl-draft/73308159007/
Detroit's Hollywood-style sign along I-94 is installed — but not all the reviews are great
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/04/10/detroit-hollywood-sign-2024-nfl-draft-reaction/73272075007/
State, Detroit declare Thursday 'Honolulu Blue Day' for NFL Draft: Football festival kicks off at noon Thursday, runs through Saturday.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/19/state-detroit-declare-thursday-honolulu-blue-day-for-nfl-draft/73380862007/
Reversing the Real-Estate Doom Loop Is Possible. Just Look at Detroit.: Barely a decade after it declared bankruptcy, the city is emerging as America’s most ...
wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/reversing-the-real-estate-doom-loop-is-possible-just-look-at-detroit-0916d6f7
NFL Draft Theater continues to take shape, is designed to channel Detroit's 'spirit'
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/16/nfl-draft-theater-campus-martius-detroit-construction/73335698007/
What's Detroit-style pizza and where do you get it? What visitors need to know.: Even though pizzerias around the world are making Detroit-style pizza now ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/19/what-is-detroit-style-pizza-what-visitors-need-to-know/73377015007/
City's new 'D-E-T-R-O-I-T' sign, installed ahead of NFL Draft, turns heads: Here's the best spot to grab a selfie with the sign.
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/11/d-e-t-r-o-i-t-sign-installed-ahead-of-the-nfl-draft/73260766007/
In life-sized rodent costume, ‘Trash Squirrel’ picks up litter across Detroit, Hamtramck
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UN chief appeals for more attention for eastern DRC | Africanews: Please let this war end': Despair at camp for displaced people in DRC, as UN human rights chief ...
africanews.com/2024/04/18/un-chief-appeals-for-more-attention-for-eastern-drc/
Korean-Mexican concept Nuevo Seoul is opening this week in downtown Detroit: Owners Peter and Christopher Han of Hanah Steakhouse want to bring something ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/22/korean-mexican-blended-concept-nuevo-seoul-to-open-thursday-in-downtown-detroit/73387962007/
Repeat drug offender started abusing cough mixture at 14; DRC numbers highest since 2008
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/repeat-drug-offender-started-abusing-cough-mixture-at-14-drc-numbers-highest-since-2008
Recess food hall and bar pops-up for NFL Draft weekend showcasing Black chefs: The bar, lounge and food court will be open for lunch, dinner and late-night ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/23/recess-food-court-and-bar-pops-up-for-nfl-draft-weekend-showcasing-black-chefs/73425705007/
Michigan congressman reaps campaign windfall on cryptocurrency investment: Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, invested millions of dollars of his self-funded ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/22/michigan-congressman-shri-thanedar-reaps-campaign-windfall-on-cryptocurrency-investment/73412899007/
A first date turns into a whodunit in 'Diarra from Detroit': Growing up, when Diarra Kilpatrick watched murder mystery shows with her grandmother ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244774773/diarra-from-detroit-kilpatrick-perry-mason
Detroit People Mover unveils new lighting for NFL draft: The Detroit People Mover's support columns are slated to get new lighting in connection with the NFL ...
freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/04/17/detroit-people-mover-column-lighting-nfl-draft/73328452007/
‘Diarra from Detroit’ review: Defying categorization, this new BET+ series is sardonic and self-deprecating
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/10/diarra-from-detroit-review-defying-categorization-this-new-bet-series-is-sardonic-and-self-deprecating/
Report: Detroit home values increased nearly $4B since bankruptcy: A University of Michigan report examined how much wealth Detroit homeowners accumulated since ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/04/17/detroit-home-value-report-increase-bankruptcy/73346254007/
Detroit father lost a son to gun violence. The pain will never fade | Opinion: Terrance Coker Sr. wanted to keep his son safe. But pervasive violence found ...
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/22/father-mourns-detroit-basketball-star-son-killed-lodge-shooting/73294900007/
Dan Gilbert confirms ultraluxury EDITION Hotel, condos for Detroit Hudson's tower
freep.com/story/money/business/2024/04/17/gilbert-ultraluxury-edition-hudsons-detroit-tower/73355940007/
Chuck E. Cheese brings trampolines, hosts autism event at metro Detroit locations
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/chuck-e-cheese-detroit-trampoline-autism/73425949007/
Rwandan Meddling Is Deepening Congo's Deadly Conflict: Fighting involves scores of armed groups, deep ethnic tensions and at least five national armies ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-19/rwandan-meddling-is-deepening-congo-s-deadly-conflict
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2024 NFL Draft in Detroit filled with festivities: Several activities are set for April 25-27 in downtown Detroit.
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/19/2024-nfl-draft-in-detroit-filled-with-festivities/73389373007/
Man charged in kidnapping, sexual assault of 10-year-old Detroit girl: A 59-year-old Detroit man has been charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/20/man-charged-in-kidnapping-sexual-assault-of-10-year-old-detroit-girl/73398257007/
'We're prepared for anything': Police brace for onslaught of NFL Draft visitors in Detroit
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/18/detroit-nfl-draft-police-presence-security-downtown-campus-martius-mayor-mike-duggan/73288430007/
Hudson's site tower reaches final height in downtown Detroit: Crews have placed the final steel construction beam atop the 685.4-foot skyscraper ...
detroitnews.com/story/business/2024/04/11/hudsons-site-tower-reaches-final-height-in-downtown-detroit/73281492007/
Rapper 24Lik guilty in federal gun case after bust at Detroit topless club: The arrest and prosecution of an up-and-coming Detroit-area rapper coincided with a ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/rapper-24lik-guilty-in-gun-case-after-bust-at-detroit-topless-club/73423133007/
Supino Pizzeria to reopen in Eastern Market for carryout next week: An apartment fire in Eastern Market forced the popular pizzeria to temporarily close its ...
detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/19/supino-pizzeria-to-reopen-in-eastern-market-for-carryout-next-week/73386476007/
Billboard for Buc-ee's convenience store pops up along I-96 in Michigan: What we know
freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2024/04/17/bucees-convenience-store-michigan-billboard/73354136007/
Hudson's site skyscraper reaches full height, is Detroit's 2nd tallest building: The 49-story skyscraper is expected to have an ultra-luxury hotel and condos ...
freep.com/story/money/business/2024/04/11/hudson-site-skyscraper-tallest-detroit/73287368007/
Feds uncover Kwame Kilpatrick cash in ongoing treasure hunt stemming from corruption case
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2024/04/13/feds-find-kwame-kilpatrick-cash-in-search-linked-to-corruption-case/73311840007/
Rubin: The Grand Prix has its new poster, and I still have no artistic talent: Five women make finals of annual competition at College for Creative Studies ...
freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2024/04/21/detroit-grand-prix-poster-contest-winners/73346980007/
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