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Citizens announces more than $150,000 in financial empowerment contributions to

The bank will provide $1.5 million to more than 150 nonprofits PROVIDENCE, RI – A dozen nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island will receive much needed funds to help those they serve make informed financial decisions through a set of grants announced by Citizens today. Under the bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program, these nonprofits will receive […]Read More

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WHO Pushes Routine Vaccinations Amid COVID Downturn

By VOA News Thirty-seven percent of surveyed countries are still experiencing disruptions in vaccinating children against deadly diseases like measles compared to 2020 levels, according to a press release from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The disruptions stem from the COVID-19 pandemic, the groups say. They also say 60 lifesaving […]Read More

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Zimbabwean Sculptor Uses Art to Combat COVID

By Columbus Mavhunga HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwean sculptor David Ngwerume is gaining attention for works inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. One of his collections urges people to get vaccinated. Another reminds people to take health measures, as he hammers home a message to curb the spread of the virus. Ngwerume’s latest piece is “Michael Jackson,” named […]Read More

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India Posts Fifth Consecutive Day of 300,000-Plus New COVID-19 Infections

By VOA News The head of the World Health Organization said India’s situation is “beyond heartbreaking” as the country reported nearly 353,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the fifth consecutive day of more than 300,000 coronavirus infections. “WHO is doing everything we can, providing critical equipment and supplies, including thousands of oxygen concentrators, prefabricated […]Read More