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KALW Almanac - Friday July 4, 2025
KALW - California
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Today is Friday, the 4th of July of 2025, July 4 is the 185th day of the year 180 days remain until the end of the year. 80 days until autumn begins The sun will rise in San Francisco at 5:53:23 am and sunset will be at 8:35:15 pm. We will have 14...
New Zealand abandons global alliance on oil, gas phase-out, Greens concerned about reputational risk
The New Zealand Herald
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June 25, 2025
It was confirmed today that New Zealand had notified the Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance (Boga) on Saturday that it was pulling its associate membership. The Boga, which was formed at a UN climate summit in 2021, is a grouping of countries and other...
Coca-Cola and Samoan recyclers report collection of 80,000 bottles and cans
Packaging Europe
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Over 80,000 used PET bottles and aluminium cans have reportedly been collected via Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and Samoa and Tokelau Association of Recyclers (S.T.A.R.)’s collection and segregation initiative this month. The Return and...
Overwatch 2 Season 17 patch notes
Sportskeeda
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June 24, 2025
The Overwatch 2 Season 17 update is now live, with developers also having released the corresponding patch notes. The latest season has a lot to offer the player base. The additions include two new maps, Esperança and Samoa, for the Stadium game...
“We need to end nuclear weapons, before they end us”
Croakey Health Media
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July 3, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: Amid so much focus on militarisation globally, it’s more important than ever to understand what it takes to prevent and avoid conflict, especially in the context of a nuclear arms race. In a rare win for efforts to promote...
UNICEF Helps Dads Give Their Children The Best Possible Start In Life
Forbes
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On Father's Day and every day, UNICEF supports and celebrates caring dads everywhere. Thembile, a single dad, had to take on the responsibility of raising his two sons alone after their mother left the family. He struggled with disciplining his...
Mixed reactions for university results
Samoa Observer
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National University of Samoa (NUS) students reacted with a mix of relief, gratitude, and motivation as the Semester One provisional results were posted. While the academic journey continues, many took this moment to reflect and prepare for the...
Alexandrian Laurel
Vallarta Mirror
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July 3, 2025
Alexandrian Laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) Family: Clusiaceae Also known as: Alexandrian Laurel Balltree, Beach Calophyllum, Beach Touriga, Beauty Leaf, Borneo-Mahogany, Dilo Oil Tree, Indian Laurel, Indian Doomba Oil Tree, Indian-laurel,...
Origami helps behavioral health patient find healing through art
York County News - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Anthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan HospitalsAnthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan Hospitals Over the past year, WellSpan Philhaven hospital in...
Galumalemana Appointed Pacific Quality Infrastructure Adviser
Samoa Global News
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July 2, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum and PRIF (Pacific Regional Infrastructure Facility) have announced the appointment of Galumalemana Ta’atialeoitiiti (Titi) Agnes Tutuvanu-Schwalger as the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Adviser. The position is supported...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Wallis and Futuna: Of Monarchies, Catholicism… and Rugby
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...
Galumalemana gets Forum job
Samoa Observer
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Galumalemana Titi Tutuvanu-Schwalger has been appointed the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Adviser with the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva. The former Lands Transport Authority boss will be based at PIFS in Suva. Galumalemana, born and raised in...
Learner driver materials set to be translated into Pacific languages - NZTA
Pacific Media Network
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Learning resources for obtaining a driver's licence in Aotearoa New Zealand will soon be available in the Vosa-Vakaviti Fijian, Gagana Sāmoa, and Faka Tonga languages. Community Licensing Officer at the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Waka...
BLM announces seasonal fire restrictions for North Coast public lands
Redheaded Blackbelt - California
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July 2, 2025
BLM property on the Lost Coast. [Photo: Sarah Denos, BLM] This is a press release from the Bureau of Land Management: The Bureau of Land Management is issuing fire restrictions for public lands in Del Norte, Humboldt, Trinity, and Mendocino...
Royal train retired; King Charles pushes modernisation
Azzet
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June 30, 2025
The United Kingdom's King Charles is retiring the royal family's historic train as part of a broader push to modernise the monarchy and reduce operating costs. The royal train, in use since 1840, has reportedly become increasingly expensive to...
King Charles axes Royal favourite as Royal Family's cost to taxpayer revealed
Manchester Evening News
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July 1, 2025
The locomotive steam train was the Queen's favourite mode of transport throughout her reign King Charles III has decided to decommission the late Queen Elizabeth's cherished Royal Train, which has served for decades, in a bid to save money for the...
Beyond the classroom: Field study at the United Nations
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 1, 2025
BYU—Hawaii students with a faculty member (center). From left: Ashton Finau, John Andrew Quizana, Qudaela Taleni, Rosalind Malolo, Christina Akanoa, Addison Arlint, Selina Walter, Timoci Kean, and Vilai Ilolahia. Photo by John Andrew Quizana...
King Charles axes one of late Queen's favourite things so he can do up Buckingam Palace
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
King Charles is set to dismantle the iconic Royal Train, a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth, in a cost-cutting measure to contribute towards the hefty renovation of Buckingham Palace. The distinctive claret-hued locomotive, consisting of nine...
Why is King Charles saying goodbye to the royal train after 180 years?
ARY News
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July 1, 2025
King Charles is retiring the royal train as part of his ongoing efforts to modernise the monarchy and cut down on public spending. The royal train, which has been transporting members of the royal family across Britain since 1840, is now seen as...
King Charles axes beloved Royal Train as Royal Family's cost to taxpayer revealed
The Mirror
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June 30, 2025
The King will bid the "fondest of farewells" to the Royal Train after approving its decommissioning next year as the royals' cost to the taxpayer has been revealed The King is to axe the late Queen Elizabeth’s beloved Royal Train after decades of...