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The birth rate went up in 2024 after a historic drop, driven by moms over 40

The birth rate went up in 2024 after a historic drop, driven by moms over 40

After years of ominous headlines about the world's shrinking birth rates, there's a bright spot. The US birth rate slightly increased in 2024, according to preliminary data from the CDC.The 1% rise in births was largely driven by moms in their early 40s, who gave birth to 2% more children in 202

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Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report

Tesla shares tumble ahead of first-quarter earnings report

Tesla shares fell almost 6% on Monday, a day ahead of the electric vehicle company's first-quarter earnings report, as analysts fret over "ongoing brand erosion."The stock closed at $227.50 leaving it less than $6 above its low for the year on April 8. The shares are now down 44% for the year af

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Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

Informality in Artisanal Mining Bleeds Revenue, NGO Warns

Uganda continues to lose significant revenue from the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector due to rampant informality and weak regulatory enforcement, the Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) has said.Despite being rich in minerals, Uganda has failed to tran

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Massive Pay Rise Looms For All Public Servants As Gov’t Tables UGX688.9 Billion Salary Plan

Massive Pay Rise Looms For All Public Servants As Gov’t Tables UGX688.9 Billion Salary Plan

The Ministry of Public Service has unveiled a plan for a massive salary enhancement strategy targeting all public servants across Uganda—a move projected to cost taxpayers over UGX688.9 billion.This proposal is detailed in the 2025/2026 Ministerial Poli

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DOGE cuts $51M from US African Development Foundation, including $229K to market shea butter

DOGE cuts $51M from US African Development Foundation, including $229K to market shea butter

Senator Dave McCormick spoke to Brian Kilmeade about how President Trump and Elon Musk are doing the public good with DOGE. Plus, McCormick on his new book "Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World"The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced $51 million in cu

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US families accuse Palestinian-American billionaire of facilitating Hamas attacks

US families accuse Palestinian-American billionaire of facilitating Hamas attacks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - American families of victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel filed a lawsuit on Monday against a prominent Palestinian-American businessman, Bashar Masri, charging that he provided assistance in constructing infrastructure that allowed Hamas militants to carry out th

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Moroto Residents Fed Up with UEDCL's Power Delays

Moroto Residents Fed Up with UEDCL's Power Delays

Residents of Moroto Municipality have expressed deep frustration over the prolonged delays in electricity supply, blaming the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) for not fulfilling promises made over the past seven years.Despite repeat

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Ray G seeks 1 Billi to Honor Jose Chameleone’s Legacy as music legend gears up for return

Ray G seeks 1 Billi to Honor Jose Chameleone’s Legacy as music legend gears up for return

Music sensation, Ray G, has called upon Ugandans to raise UGX 1 billion in appreciation of legendary artist Jose Chameleone’s immense contribution to Uganda’s music industry.

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Last Drink that Took Mezo Noir Socialite’s Life Here's What Happened On Her Last Hours

Last Drink that Took Mezo Noir Socialite’s Life Here's What Happened On Her Last Hours

The tragic death of Mezo Noir socialite Ahumuza has left many questions unanswered. According to a police report, the events leading to her death unfolded in the early hours of March 20, 2025.Ahumuza began her day with exercise, including aerobics and swi

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Nigerian superstars Bayanni, Boy Spice, and Magixx arrive in Uganda for highly anticipated show at Ndere Cultural Center

Nigerian superstars Bayanni, Boy Spice, and Magixx arrive in Uganda for highly anticipated show at Ndere Cultural Center

Nigerian music sensations Bayanni, Boy Spice, and Magixx touched down at Entebbe Airport this morning at 9 AM from Nairobi, ahead of their electrifying performance in Kampala.The trio is set to light up the stage at 4 PM today at the Ndere Cultural Center as part of their much-anticipated

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