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Italy's Meloni Denies Discussing SpaceX Deal With Musk

International Business Times 

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni denied Thursday talking to Elon Musk about a cybersecurity deal with the American billionaire's SpaceX company following reports that sparked controversy in Italy.

Rum producer knocks cancer link

Nation News.com 

The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association Inc. (WIRSPA) is disputing findings published by United States (US) Surgeon General Vivek Murthy linking alcohol consumption with various cancers. In an advisory last Friday, Murthy outlined the “growing body of evidence” showing the link between alcohol use and at least seven types of cancer – including […]

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[Ilonggo Notes] Binastos sa Ilonggo 

Rappler.com 

Ilonggo is considered to be perhaps the most melodious and ‘soft’ of Philippine languages, but of course, it is not devoid of swearing and cussing

'Kohli should have been banned for what he did to Konstas'

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Former England pacer Steve Harmison has criticised Virat Kohli for his altercation with debutant Sam Konstas during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, suggesting Kohli should be given a ban for his conduct. Harmison advised Konstas to avoid provoking players, especially ahead of the Ashes series against England. Kohli received a demerit point and 20% fine for his actions during the incident.

Ghana: 28th Gusa Games Opens in Cape Coast

AllAfrica.com (sport) 

[Ghanaian Times] There was a splendid performance to herald the opening of the 28th Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA) games, currently on-going in Cape Coast.

Bank officers' union threatens to call on two-day nationwide strike

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

AIBOC announced a nationwide strike on February 24-25 to demand a 5-day work week and adequate recruitment in all cadres. They urge the immediate withdrawal of DFS directives on performance review and PLI that threaten job security. The union also seeks the appointment of workmen/officer directors in PSBs and the resolution of pending issues with IBA.

World Baseball Classic Qualifiers to be played in Taipei and Tucson, media can apply for credentials

World Baseball Softball Confederation 

Chinese Taipei, Nicaragua, South Africa and Spain will compete for two spots at the Taipei Dome from February 21 to 25. Brazil, China, Colombia and Germany will compete for the other two spots at the Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson from March 2 to 6. Media accreditation deadlines are February 7 for the Taipei group and February 28 for the Tucson games.