Greetings Everyone, There’s some news coming out of Maryland that caught my attention. The following information is from PHYS.org. Researchers at John Hopkins University, who’ve played a prominent role in tracking the coronavirus, recently discovered that its founder owned slaves in the 19th century. They uncovered the information in government census records as part of…
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Egyptian President Calls Out Western Media
Many, myself included, have been very critical of the African continent. So much so that Egypt’s President recently spoke out against it. The following information is from Africa News. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi recently met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss the major regional crisis and the state of human rights affairs. During…
Who’s First for the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Many have been questioning who will be first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine. Well, some recent information coming out of Science News has provided us with an update. Healthcare workers and long-term care residents have been recommended for the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine. The two vaccine candidates, Pfizer and Moderna, will be…
Russia’s Military Base in Sudan
In a previous post, I highlighted China’s Liberation Army’s Navy’s (PLAN) military base, located in Djibouti. Well, I’ve come across more backward politics coming out of the continent. The following information is from Al-monitor. Russia plans on building a military base on Sudan’s Red Sea coast, located near the city of Port Sudan. According to…
China’s Mission to Collect Moon Samples
There’s some interesting news coming out of China that I had to share with you all. The following information is from Space. China’s highly anticipated moon mission is scheduled for launch next week, November 24, 2020. The Long March 5 rocket, weighing 18,000 lbs. (8,200 kilograms), is set to make the trip. And this rocket…
Charlotte’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The City of Charlotte recently held a press conference discussing the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and I had to give an overview for those who are inside and outside of the Queen City. The Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a shared vision to guide the city’s growth over the next 20 years. This community-driven Plan…
COVID-19’s Lasting Effects
For many patients, life after catching the coronavirus hasn’t been easy. The following information comes from SciTechDaily. Within two months of leaving the hospital, 7% of COVID-19 patients died, including the 10% who were treated in an ICU. After interviewing 488 patients, researchers found the following: 39% of patients hadn’t gotten back to normal activities….
North Carolina’s Presidential Polls Are Heating Up
Being a North Carolinian, by way of the Queen City (Charlotte), I wondered about our behavior in this year’s election. Well, upon doing some research, I’ve found out that North Carolina is about that action. The election polls are heating up, and the numbers here in the state show that this race is going to…
Rick Ross Buys Land in Georgia
I’m not one to highlight every move made by celebrities, for various reasons. But I came across some interesting news that I had to share with you all. The following information comes from The Source. Rapper Rick Ross is making headlines after purchasing 87 acres of land in the state of Georgia. Already owning 254…
President Trump to Remove Sudan from U.S. Terrorist List
I just came across an update regarding Sudan and the United States and had to share my findings with you all. The following information is from Africa News. President Donald Trump has signaled the removal of Sudan from the U.S. terrorist list if they pay $335 million in compensation to American terror victims and their…
The Madagascan Government Ends State of Health Emergency
Madagascar’s COVID-Organics, a tonic used to treat the coronavirus, has been previously highlighted throughout this blog. And the country’s use of this herbal remedy has ended their State of Health Emergency. The following information comes from Africa News. On Sunday, October 18, the Madagascan government announced the end of the State of Health Emergency. After…
Introducing Congo’s Rechargeable Iron…
There’s a new invention coming out of the Democratic Republic of Congo that I had to spotlight. The following information is from Africa News. 23-year-old Baraka Safari Elie has invented the first rechargeable iron in the DRC. Taking up to 8 months for trials, this iron can conserve energy for up to 3 hours. Elie’s…