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Kids' Organized Sports Are Increasingly for the Well-Off

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FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2024 -- Participation in youth sports is becoming a haves versus have-nots situation, a new study shows.Income, education and social class are determining who can play in youth sports leagues, with the children of more privile...

Southport: Funeral held for seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe - BBC

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  1. Southport: Funeral held for seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe  BBC
  2. Family of girl killed in Southport attack pay tribute to ‘truly unforgettable’ girl  The Guardian
  3. Hundreds of mourners line the street for funeral of seven-year-old Southport victim  The Telegraph
  4. 'Elsie's Special Day': Southport victim's family hold funeral for 'unforgettable daughter'  Sky News
  5. Hundreds line the streets for Elsie Dot Stancombe funeral  BBC.com

"Terrorism is global threat...": India reiterates urgent need for comprehensive convention on international terrorism

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

India's envoy to the UN stressed the need for a comprehensive global strategy to fight terrorism, linking it to peace, security, and development. Highlighting India's role in peacebuilding, he called for structural changes in international financial institutions and advocated for better representation of Africa in the Security Council. India's significant developmental initiatives and partnerships were also showcased.

Finance minister to outline government bond issue next week

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The state plans to borrow from the domestic market, but not specifically in connection with security or defense, Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi (Reform) told Eesti Päevaleht (EPL). Further details on the expected government bonds issue will be released next week.

Shorter season on the cards for sugar industry

Engineeringnews.co.za 

Sugarcane crop yields are, so far, on par with prior years and sufficient to supply local demand, industry body South Africa Cane Growers’ Association (SA Canegrowers) confirms. However, unusually dry weather over the last months in growing regions – KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga – will potentially shorten the season by up to a month, which adds another concern for an industry that has to contend with a range of concurrent challenges.