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Pacific Community’s Tukuitonga nominated for top WHO role

The head of the Pacific Community, Colin Tukuitonga has been nominated as a candidate for the post of regional director of the World Health Organisation’s western Pacific office. Mr Tukuitonga tweeted he was honoured to be nominated by New Zealand and Pacific health ministers, alluding to it being time for change. According to him, if […]

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Hawaii faces new threat from volcano – gassy, glassy laze

PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Hawaii residents dealing with Kilauea’s volcanic eruption faced a potentially deadly new challenge on Sunday as lava that reached the Pacific Ocean threatened to send up laze, a hazardous mix of glass particles and noxious gas. The new challenge came when a stream of lava from the volcano cut through Highway […]

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Santa Fe school shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis spared the lives of people he liked: Police

A teenager who opened fire at a Texas high school Friday, killing 10 people and wounding 10 others, allegedly spared people he liked and targeted those he didn’t. Dimitrios Pagourtzis, 17, entered Santa Fe High School with a shotgun and .38 revolver and allegedly opened fire during a first-period art class. Pagourtzis said he did […]

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Aries (Mar.21 – Apr.19)    Try not to get weighed down by emotions today, Aries, but give them the opportunity to have their time in the spotlight. You may find that there is a strong force working to cover up the truth of what you really feel. Make sure you express yourself openly and honestly. At […]

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Advice from children…

Never trust a dog to watch your food. – Patrick, age 10When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I look stupid?’ don’t answer him. – Michael, 14Never tell your mom her diet’s not working. – Michael, 14Stay away from prunes. – Randy, 9Never pee on an electric fence. – Robert, 13Don’t squat with […]

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