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Nigeria: Atanda Musa Reaffirms Commitment to T'tennis Devt

AllAfrica.com (sport) 

[This Day] Following the success of the inaugural National Cadet Invitational Championships, former Commonwealth and African champion Atanda Musa has reaffirmed his commitment to revitalizing table tennis in Nigeria.

France vs. Durov: A Battle Over Digital Responsibility

«The Rio Times» 

Pavel Durov, the enigmatic founder of Telegram, faces serious legal challenges in France. Authorities arrested him at Le Bourget airport near Paris. They charged Durov with numerous offenses linked to the operations of the messaging app. These charges include complicity in illegal activities and failure to moderate extremist content. Additionally, he faces accusations of non-compliance […]

New model to enhance extreme rainfall prediction

Phys.org 

New research by an international team of climate experts shows intense, localized, heavy bursts of rainfall can be caused by a rapid rise of air through clouds and proves that these rises in air can be forecast. The team has developed a unique, cutting-edge modeling system marking a fundamental change in how we identify and forecast life-threatening, short-duration, extreme rainfall. Better prediction of these intense downpours will help provide crucial time for communities to prepare for extreme... Читать дальше...

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage eased for the second week in a row and remains at its lowest level in more than a year. That's good news for prospective homebuyers facing home prices near all-time highs. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate fell to 6.35% from 6.46% last week. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.18%. Mortgage rates are expected to keep trending lower overall this year. That’s due to signs of waning inflation and a cooling job market, which have raised expectations... Читать дальше...