Top Headlines for September 25, 2021

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  • Protesters in Germany Demand Climate Action

    Thousands of people took to the streets in Berlin to call for urgent action on climate change ahead of national elections in Germany. They were joined by the activist Greta Thunberg who urged them to continue pressuring their political leaders.
  • Trudeau Announces Release of Canadians Jailed in China

    Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister, said the two men, Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, were returning home after years of imprisonment in China. Their release came just hours after the U.S. had reached a deal to free the Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou.
  • House Passes Bill to Protect Abortion Rights

    The Women's Health Protection Act, intended to enact abortion rights into federal law, came amid efforts from states to restrict abortion and growing hostility from the Supreme Court. The measure is unlikely to advance in the Senate.
  • Huawei Executive Meng Wanzhou Walks Free

    The release of Huawei Technologies' chief financial officer came after a Justice Department agreement, clearing the way for her return to China in exchange for admitting some wrongdoing in a sanctions violation case.
  • Cargo Ships Back Up Off the California Coast

    A record number of vessels were anchored off the coast of Southern California, waiting to unload cargo. The backlog came amid a surge in demand for imported goods and supply-chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Afghanistan's Health System Is on the 'Brink of Collapse,' W.H.O. Says

    Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the W.H.O. director general, warned of an 'imminent humanitarian catastrophe' as the country's health care system struggles with a loss of foreign funding and dwindling supplies.
  • E.U. Plans to Make USB-C Ports Standard for All Mobile Devices

    The European Union announced plans to make USB-C connectors standard for all smartphones to reduce environmental waste and make switching between devices simpler. This initiative is likely to affect Apple the hardest.
  • New Zealand Aims to Avoid Lockdowns as Vaccinations Increase

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said high vaccination rates against Covid-19 would help New Zealand steer away from implementing future public health measures that are disruptive to everyday life.
  • Melbourne Surveys Earthquake Damage

    The 5.9-magnitude quake hit southeast Australia on Wednesday morning, damaging buildings and causing residents to flee their homes. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.
  • Harris Announces Funding to Fight Future Pandemics

    Vice President Kamala Harris said that the U.S. would contribute at least $250 million to a new global health security fund aimed at increasing disease surveillance, vaccine development and health care worker support.

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[#Script #Coding] Node.js and Express.js – Full Course

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Node.js and Express.js – Full Course

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Apr 01, 2021

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freeCodeCamp.org Learn how to use Node and Express in this comprehensive course. First, you will learn the fundamentals of Node and Express. Then, you will learn to build a complex Rest API. Finally, you will build a MERN app and other Node projects.

✏️ Course developed by John Smilga. Check out his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMZFwxv5l-XtKi693qMJptA

💻 Code: https://github.com/john-smilga/no… [READ MORE]

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Top Headlines for September 24, 2021

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • Cargo Ships Back Up Off the California Coast

    A record number of vessels were anchored off the coast of Southern California, waiting to unload cargo. The backlog came amid a surge in demand for imported goods and supply-chain disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
  • Afghanistan's Health System Is on the 'Brink of Collapse,' W.H.O. Says

    Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the W.H.O. director general, warned of an 'imminent humanitarian catastrophe' as the country's health care system struggles with a loss of foreign funding and dwindling supplies.
  • E.U. Plans to Make USB-C Ports Standard for All Mobile Devices

    The European Union announced plans to make USB-C connectors standard for all smartphones to reduce environmental waste and make switching between devices simpler. This initiative is likely to affect Apple the hardest.
  • New Zealand Aims to Avoid Lockdowns as Vaccinations Increase

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said high vaccination rates against Covid-19 would help New Zealand steer away from implementing future public health measures that are disruptive to everyday life.
  • Melbourne Surveys Earthquake Damage

    The 5.9-magnitude quake hit southeast Australia on Wednesday morning, damaging buildings and causing residents to flee their homes. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.
  • Harris Announces Funding to Fight Future Pandemics

    Vice President Kamala Harris said that the U.S. would contribute at least $250 million to a new global health security fund aimed at increasing disease surveillance, vaccine development and health care worker support.
  • House Democrats Protest Treatment of Haitian Migrants

    House Democrats condemned the Border Patrol's treatment of Haitian migrants at the Texas-Mexico border and demanded action from the Biden administration after video showed mounted Border Patrol agents corralling and menacing migrants.
  • Biden's Call with Macron 'Friendly,' White House Says

    President Biden spoke with President Emmanuel Macron of France for the first time since a new defense arrangement between the United States, Britain and Australia scuttled a $66 billion French submarine project.
  • Aide to Ukraine's President Targeted in Assassination Attempt

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he considered the attack against his adviser, Serhiy Shefir, to be a message to him personally. Shefir was unharmed but his driver was shot and wounded.
  • House Approves Spending Bill and Debt Limit Increase

    A divided House passed legislation to fund the government through early December, raise the federal debt limit, and provide emergency money for Afghan refugees and natural disaster recovery. Republicans have warned they would block the measure in the Senate.

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[#Money #Success] 15 Reality Shows Entrepreneurs Will Love

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15 Reality Shows Entrepreneurs Will Love

By Alux.com
Published: Feb 01, 2021

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Alux.com Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned professional, these shows are perfect for entrepreneurs of all shapes and sizes.
SUBSCRIBE to ALUX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjPtOCvMrKY5eLwr_-7eUg?sub_confirmation=1

MIND Mastery: https://www.alux.com/meditation
Get a free audiobook thanks to Audible: https://www.alux.com/freebook

Thanks to our friends at Audible!
Disclaimer: signing up for Audi… [READ MORE]

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Top Headlines for September 23, 2021

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Headline News from the Associated Press
  • Melbourne Surveys Earthquake Damage

    The 5.9-magnitude quake hit southeast Australia on Wednesday morning, damaging buildings and causing residents to flee their homes. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.
  • Harris Announces Funding to Fight Future Pandemics

    Vice President Kamala Harris said that the U.S. would contribute at least $250 million to a new global health security fund aimed at increasing disease surveillance, vaccine development and health care worker support.
  • House Democrats Protest Treatment of Haitian Migrants

    House Democrats condemned the Border Patrol's treatment of Haitian migrants at the Texas-Mexico border and demanded action from the Biden administration after video showed mounted Border Patrol agents corralling and menacing migrants.
  • Biden's Call with Macron 'Friendly,' White House Says

    President Biden spoke with President Emmanuel Macron of France for the first time since a new defense arrangement between the United States, Britain and Australia scuttled a $66 billion French submarine project.
  • Aide to Ukraine's President Targeted in Assassination Attempt

    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he considered the attack against his adviser, Serhiy Shefir, to be a message to him personally. Shefir was unharmed but his driver was shot and wounded.
  • House Approves Spending Bill and Debt Limit Increase

    A divided House passed legislation to fund the government through early December, raise the federal debt limit, and provide emergency money for Afghan refugees and natural disaster recovery. Republicans have warned they would block the measure in the Senate.
  • Migrants Met With Force at Texas Border

    Haitian migrants were chased by Border Patrol agents on horseback as they tried to cross the Rio Grande into Texas from Mexico on Saturday.
  • House Democrats Unveil Protecting Our Democracy Act

    Democrats aimed to use the legislation to strengthen checks on the presidency, making it harder for presidents to take certain actions related to pardons, oversight and potential conflicts of interest.
  • Melbourne Construction Workers Protest Vaccine Mandate

    Up to 2,000 protesters took to the streets in Melbourne, Australia, for the second day in a row, angry over new workplace vaccination requirements.
  • Xi's General Assembly Remarks Reject U.S. Portrayal of China

    President Xi Jinping of China, in a prerecorded speech to the United Nations General Assembly, pushed back against U.S. criticism of his government as authoritarian, asserting that the world should embrace 'civilizations of various forms'

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[#AfterEffects #Video] 5 Easy VFX under 5 MINUTES (Premiere Pro Tutorial)

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5 Easy VFX under 5 MINUTES (Premiere Pro Tutorial)

By Cinecom.net
Published: Jul 14, 2020

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Cinecom.net 2 Months FREE Skillshare: https://skl.sh/jordy10 – Create simple and fast visual effects in Adobe Premiere Pro. Learn tips and tricks to get easy special effects in this tutorial video.

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Top Headlines for September 22, 2021

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[#Krita #Animation] Krita: Dungeon Stairs Part 2

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Krita: Dungeon Stairs Part 2

By Ed Tadeo
Published: Sep 07, 2020

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Ed Tadeo #Krita #animation #dungeonstairs

The 2nd part of Dungeon Stairs is done within two hours and 30 minutes. If you will include Part 1 this took me more than three and a half hours.

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ColO5Nd7Yc

Of course, made with Krita.

GET THE SOURCE FILE:
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F. A. Q. (Frequently A… [READ MORE]

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Top Headlines for September 21, 2021

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  • K-Pop Group BTS Addresses the U.N.

    The seven members of the Korean pop group BTS used their speech to promote coronavirus vaccines and laud young people for their resiliency in the face of the pandemic and climate change.
  • New Zealand Eases Virus Restrictions in Auckland

    Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand ended nearly five weeks of the highest level of lockdown in Auckland, the country's most populous city, but reminded residents many restrictions would remain in place.
  • Erin O'Toole, Trudeau's Main Rival, Casts His Vote

    Mr. O'Toole, who became the leader of Canada's Conservative Party just over a year ago and began his campaign for prime minister with little name recognition, cast his ballot as Canadians headed to the polls in a snap election on Monday.
  • U.S. to Require International Travelers Be Fully Vaccinated

    The White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, said strict protocols would be put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as the Biden administration prepared to lift travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers in November.
  • Gunman Kills at Least Six in Shooting at a Russian University

    Officials said an 18-year-old law student killed at least six people and wounded more than a dozen others in a shooting at Perm State University. The shooter was wounded and detained by a traffic officer.
  • Migrants Deported From Texas Encampment Land in Haiti

    The first of thousands of Haitian migrants expected to be deported from a makeshift camp in Del Rio, Texas, landed in Port-au-Prince. Haitian officials have urged the U.S. to stop the flights because the country in crisis cannot handle the mass return of homeless deportees.
  • Rally to Support Jan. 6 Rioters Draws Few Participants

    The police and reporters far outnumbered attendees at the 'Justice for J6' rally in Washington, with fewer than 100 people gathering in support of those accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6.
  • French Ambassador to Australia Leaves Embassy

    Jean-Pierre Thebault, France's ambassador to Australia, called the submarine deal between the United States, Britain and Australia 'a huge mistake' as he left the French Embassy in Canberra, Australia, after being recalled to France.
  • Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murder

    Durst, the onetime heir to a Manhattan real estate empire, was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing a close confidante more than 20 years ago. He faces the possibility of a life sentence.
  • Inspiration4 Crew Peeks at Earth From Capsule

    The space travelers shared their view of the planet through the capsule's dome, which features a single piece of glass with a viewing area of more than 2,000 square inches.

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[#Script #Coding] How to Build a Career in Tech: Tara Z. Manicsic Connects the Dots

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How to Build a Career in Tech: Tara Z. Manicsic Connects the Dots

By freeCodeCamp.org
Published: Dec 04, 2020

“
freeCodeCamp.org Jason Lengstorf interviews Tara Z. Manicsic.

Tara is an Angular Developer Experience Engineer at Netlify. She is a lifelong student, teacher, and maker. She has spent her career using JavaScript on both back-end and front-end to create applications. Follow her on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/tzmanics

Jason Lengstorf works at Netlify and hosts Learn With Jason. He is trying his very best to… [READ MORE]

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