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FG reaffirms support for safety as BAGASOO turns 15
Punch
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July 1, 2025
The Federal Government has pledged its continued support for air safety initiatives across West Africa as the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation marked its 15th anniversary. The Banjul Accord Group Aviation...
Fed Chair Powell responds to personal attacks from Trump
KOMO News - Washington State
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — During a European Central Bank panel Tuesday morning, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked if President Donald Trump's frequent personal attacks against him make it difficult to do his job of leading the nation's...
Merck Foundation Chairman, CEO, And 14 First Ladies Inaugurate The 7Th Edition Of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiati...
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- AETOSWire) (BUSINESS WIRE ) -- Merck Foundation , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was inaugurated by...
Trump slams Fed Chair Powell in handwritten note
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
President Donald Trump is finding novel ways to try to pressure Fed chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates – this time releasing an angry hand-written note online that casts the US central bank as behind the curve. Trump posted a chart of...
Nigeria, 6 others begin $1% passenger safety deductions Jan. 2026
Daily Trust
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The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) says it will introduce a $1 passenger safety levy as part of key reforms to enhance aviation safety among member states. The organisation revealed that the...
Montigny Secures Funding for Ernestina-Morrissey Trek to Cape Verde
1420 WBSM - Massachusetts
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June 18, 2025
BOSTON (WBSM) — New Bedford’s historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will sail this year to Cabo Verde after Senator Mark Montigny secured the necessary funding today to make the trip happen in honor of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean...
West African aviation safety report surge from 40% to 63% — BAGASOO
Business Day
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July 1, 2025
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has reported a significant improvement in aviation safety across its member states, with the safety profile rising from 40% to 63% since the organisation’s...
Trump blasts Powell for keeping rates high while much of the world pays less
FOX Business
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday during the press briefing that President Donald Trump sent a letter to Fed chair Jerome Powell showing lower interest rates in other nations. President Donald Trump sent a note to Federal...
Will Leesburg see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
Leesburg Daily Commercial - Florida
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
¿Se formará un sistema tropical que afecte a Florida para el 4 de julio?
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Se espera que un disturbio se estanque a finales de esta semana sobre Florida, con baja probabilidad de desarrollo tropical o subtropical. Si se fortalece, el próximo nombre en la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico será Chantal. El Centro...
Karoline Leavitt reads handwritten note Trump sent to 'too late' Fed Chair Jerome Powell including brutal troll
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
By GEOFF EARLE, DEPUTY U.S. POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 16:19 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 17:23 EDT, 30 June 2025 President Donald Trump is finding novel ways to try to pressure Fed chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates – this time...
Will Lakeland see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
The Ledger - Florida
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
St. Augustine's July 4 weekend could be rainy. But a tropical storm?
The St. Augustine Record - Florida
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A weather disturbance near Florida has a 20% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical storm by the holiday weekend. Heavy rainfall is expected in St. Johns County, Florida, with potential flooding in low-lying areas like downtown St....
Aviation: BAGASOO expands mandate, introduces $1 passenger safety levy
The Sun Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
West Africa’s aviation safety improves from 40% to 63% From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has introduced a $1 passenger safety levy as part of major reforms to enhance...
Trump Masterfully Trolls Fed Chairman 'Too Late' Powell Over Interest Rates, Pens Hand-Written Note
Red State
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June 30, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Donald Trump has consistently pleaded with Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, which the Federal Reserve Chairman has steadfastly...
Aviation body to kick off $1 passenger safety levy January 2026
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 30, 2025
The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO), has disclosed that the $1 passenger safety levy on flight ticket for member countries will take off January 2026. The Executive Director, BAGASOO Soraya...
Jacksonville, Duval County 4th of July forecast
The Florida Times-Union
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A weather disturbance near Florida has a low chance of developing into a tropical storm or hurricane by the July 4th weekend. The system could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and increased rip current risk to Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts....
NHC monitoring 4 tropical waves. Could any reach Texas by July 4th?
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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A new weather system in the Atlantic is being monitored for potential development and risk to the U.S. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to have 13-19 named storms, including 3-5 major hurricanes. Tropical Storm Barry made landfall...
Will Ocala see Tropical Storm Chantal over Fourth of July? See the forecast
Ocala Star Banner - Florida
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A disturbance is expected to stall late this week over Florida and currently has a low chance for tropical or subtropical development. If it strengthens, the next named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season will be Chantal. The National Hurricane...
Trump administration may add 25 more African countries to travel ban
BusinessLIVE
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Most (25) of the countries that could face a full or a partial ban if they do not address these concerns within the next 60 days are African: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Ivory Coast,...