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Julianne’s Jewelry shines with the times | It’s Your Business
Oroville Mercury Register - California
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June 8, 2025
It’s a family affair at Julianne’s Jewelry and has been for three generations. “My grandfather, Ed Stevens, who we called ‘Papa Ed,’ started the business in the 1970s,” said Alli Babb, co-owner of the jewelry store. “It was ‘Steven’s Jewelry’...
Vernon's Sustainable Environment Network Society has been active for decades
Castanet
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Photo: SENS A photo from SENS’ 2007 EnviroFair at Polson Park. Events like this have played a key role in helping the organization engage with both the public and policy makers, sharing their mission and highlighting the importance of...
Solomon Islands participates in Blue Economy Finance Forum ahead of UNOC
Solomon Star
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June 8, 2025
Nice, France —As momentum builds toward the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), the Secretary to the Prime Minister (SPM), Dr. Melchior Mataki has participated in the Blue Economy and Finance Forum (BEFF), held from 7–8 June at the...
Algeria Expands Economic Outreach to Libya and Mauritania Amid Push to Diversify Exports
Watan
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June 8, 2025
This direction is part of a broader government initiative to enhance foreign trade and revive economic ties with neighboring states amid regional instability and political tension, making cooperation with Libya and Mauritania vital for local...
Auckland University ordered to pay scientist over NZ$200,000
University World News
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NEW ZEALAND New Zealand’s University of Auckland has been ordered to pay scientist Siouxsie Wiles NZ$205,059.94 (US$123,000). The payout – revealed in an Employment Court decision on Wednesday 4 June – is towards Wiles’ legal costs, after a...
UAE marks World Oceans Day with pledge to restore Ocean health
Emirati Times
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June 8, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to ocean sustainability on World Oceans Day. In a special statement to mark the day, Dr. Al Dahak stated that,...
Sharjah Award launches environmental competition for children
Sharjah24
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Creative participation through short videos The competition requires participants to prepare a short video, no longer than 60 seconds, that presents a distinctive idea highlighting the significance of volunteering in preserving the environment....
Trump moves to slash National Science Foundation: Why?
University World News
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UNITED STATES Less than a month after the United States National Science Foundation (NSF) marked its 75th anniversary, President Donald Trump has targeted it for an unprecedented budget cut. Scientists are reeling following the Friday 30 May...
Pope Leo criticises nationalist politics at Sunday Mass
Dawn
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June 8, 2025
Pope Leo criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements on Sunday, calling them unfortunate, without naming a specific country or national leader. Leo, the first pope from the United States, asked during a Mass with a crowd of tens of...
Pope Leo criticizes political nationalism and prays for reconciliation and dialogue
WTOP - District Columbia
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June 8, 2025
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed… VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed Sunday for...
Dubai businessman has $5 million assets frozen by DIFC court in legal first
The National News
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For the first time in its nine-year history, a DIFC court has granted a freeze enforcement order on the basis of a ruling in a foreign court. Dubai International Financial Centre Courts granted an application brought by the government of Djibouti...
Manny Pacquiao Says He's Done W/ 'Dirty' Politics, Focused On Comeback
TMZ
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June 8, 2025
Published June 8, 2025 12:20 AM PDT PAC IS BACK TMZSports.com When one door closes, another opens ... and that's exactly the case for Manny Pacquiao -- 'cause he tells TMZ Sports he's leaving his political career behind him for good ahead of his...
Stakeholders, political appointees rally support for Ekiti gov's re-election
Punch
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June 8, 2025
Stakeholders and political appointees from Igede Ekiti in Irepodun Ifelodun Local Government area of Ekiti State have lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s development strides in the state. They said that the governor’s “achievements, people-centered...
15-year-old’s death in wild boar trap sparks political row in Nilambur ahead of bye-poll
The News Minute
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The tragic death of a 15-year-old student by electrocution from an illegal wild boar trap at Vazhikkadavu near Nilambur in Kerala has snowballed into a political controversy, with the Opposition United Democratic Front using it against the state...
World News | Afghanistan: Retirees in Kabul Complain About Difficult Economic Situation, Demand Payment of Pensions
Latestly
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June 8, 2025
Kabul [Afghanistan], June 8 (ANI): A number of retirees in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, complained about their difficult economic situation on the first day of Eid al-Adha, Tolo News reported. They criticised the delay in getting their pensions...
‘Preserve wildlife and environment for national development’
Southern Eye
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Gwatirinda said there was need to implement strategies that allow for protection of both environment and natural resources for the development. THE preservation of wildlife and the environment is essential for maintaining ecological balance,...
PHOTOS: Morning Star salutes North Okanagan business women
West K News
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June 8, 2025
The Morning Star hosts fun evening of dinner, beverages, entertainment, and door prizes with the spotlight on the many empowering women in business from the region Leaders. Entrepreneurs. Innovators. Entertainers. Change-makers. The room was full...
Address root causes of insecurity, economic woes, Anglican bishop tells Tinubu
National Accord Newspaper
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June 8, 2025
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia- The Bishop of Lafia (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Godwin Robinson, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address the root causes of insecurity and economic challenges facing Nigeria. Delivering the Bishop’s Charge at...
Tackling inequality will also help economic growth
East London & West Essex Guardian
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June 8, 2025
It is a case of increasing the size of the economy so that these things can be afforded. Or is it? The big problem in society today is inequality. There can be growth created, but at present, the spoils of such success will flow to the few very...
Albany must dos this final week: NYC’s economy needs action from the Legislature
New York Daily News
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June 8, 2025
New York City has more jobs today than any time in our 400-year history. Our economy is strong, and our future is bright. We are the country’s top destination for young talent and the world’s most dynamic companies — from OpenAI to Chobani to...