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Report: Increasing women’s participation in workforce could boost Africa's GDP 

Voice of America 

nairobi, kenya — A report commissioned by the Mastercard Foundation says that increasing women's participation in Africa's formal workforce could boost the continent's economy by approximately $287 billion by 2030, boosting GDP by 5 percent. The report, Young Women in Africa: Agents of Economic Growth and Transformation by 2030, was conducted in collaboration with the McKinsey & Company consulting firm. Released last week, it examines the impact, challenges and contributions of women in the African labor force. Читать дальше...

Advancing synthetic Ephedra-type alkaloids with a two-step enzymatic approach

Phys.org 

Ephedra-type alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring compounds derived from plants in the genus Ephedra, have long held interest in the pharmaceutical industry due to their stimulant and airway widening effects. These alkaloids are used for the treatment of conditions such as asthma and low blood pressure.

Raimondo criticized for saying voters should 'extinguish' Trump

TheHill.com 

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo drew backlash from the right on Wednesday for remarking that voters should "extinguish" former President Trump, though she later clarified when asked if she meant the former president should be voted down in November. "I don’t know how we have gotten here, but we sure as hell have to get out...

Guardians activate All-Star OF Steven Kwan from IL

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) Gearing up for the postseason after clinching the American League Central last week, the Cleveland Guardians activated All-Star and Gold Glove left fielder Steven Kwan from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Kwan, 27, has not played since Sept. 12 due to a sore back. Myles Straw, another Gold Glove-winning outfielder, was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.

Biofuel production: Rhodococcus strain N1-S transforms succinic acid production

Phys.org 

As the global push for sustainable biofuels intensifies, lignocellulosic biomass has emerged as a prime candidate for biofuels and biochemicals owing to its abundance and renewability. This biomass, derived from plant materials, holds great promise as a feedstock for biofuel production. However, the pretreatment process required to break down lignocellulose often yields toxic byproducts like lignin-derived phenolic compounds and furanyl aldehydes.

RiRi’s new Madame Tussauds wax figure unveiled

Nation News.com 

Madame Tussauds unveiled Rihanna’s new wax figure, paying an homage to her glamorous Fenty custom mint dress the singer wore at the British Fashion Awards in 2019. The unforgettable look was meticulously re-created at the Baker’s Street museum, wearing the famous plunging silky mini dress completed with a semi-sheer cape and matching gloves. The stunning artwork will launch on […]

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2nd Trump Term Means Real Economic Progress for Blacks

Real Clear Politics 

In 2019, I became the first African American to lead a federal financial regulatory agency when President Trump made me Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, the independent federal agency overseeing credit unions across the country. From that position, I had a unique view of how economic policies impacted African American workers, families, and businesses.

Comet on 81,000-year trip becomes a new light in the night sky

Ksnt.com 

TOPEKA (KSNT) - Earth has a visitor from afar this year that is making its way across our solar system for a once-in-81,000-year flyby, possibly for the first and last time in modern human history. Brenda Culbertson, Solar System Ambassador with NASA, told 27 News people looking up at the night sky in October might [...]

Freaks and Geeks’ Judd Apatow and Cast Mark 25th Anniversary With Behind-the-Scenes Shots: ‘Feels Like a Lifetime Ago’

Блог сайта «Face Tube is a fun name,» 

Maybe the real treasure were the freaks and geeks we met along the way. NBC’s Freaks and Geeks premiered 25 years ago today. To mark the anniversary, some of the cult-favorite series’ stars and executive producer Judd Apatow posted both posed and behind-the-scenes photos of the William McKinley High Schoolers in their element. “Some days […]