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Updated 15 hours ago
Iranian Americans plan protests and watch parties ahead of team’s World Cup opener
Iranian Americans are torn over Iran’s participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch Monday’s match and others plan to protest outside the stadium where the team will play.
Updated 15 hours ago
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.
Updated 14 hours ago
NWC regulating water for some customers served by Constant Spring facility
The National Water Commission (NWC) says it has implemented a regulated water supply schedule for some customers served by the Constant Spring Water Treatment Facility in St Andrew as it works to…
Updated 14 hours ago
World Cup racism monitor urges FIFA to remove match official over hand gesture on TV broadcast
FIFA’s discrimination monitor at the World Cup called Monday for a video review official to be removed for appearing to make a hand gesture resembling a white supremacist sign.
Updated 13 hours ago
New department to investigate public health complaints
A new department has been established within the Ministry of Health and Wellness to independently investigate complaints about service quality and other challenges within the public health system.
Updated 12 hours ago
Opposition wants urgent action as KPH air-conditioning issues again impacting surgeries
Opposition Spokesman on Health and Wellness Dr Alfred Dawes is calling for decisive action to address recurring infrastructure issues at Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) amid disruptions to surgeries.
Updated 11 hours ago
UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister…
Updated 11 hours ago
Cape Verde stuns Spain with surprising 0-0 draw in country’s World Cup debut
Tiny Cape Verde pulled off a stunning result in its World Cup debut, shutting out heavily favoured Spain.