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Florida retirees may face trial in France over sale of stolen gold from 18th-century shipwreck
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
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Marriott to expand African presence with over 50 new properties by 2027
Hotel Management Network
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June 19, 2025
Marriott International has outlined a growth strategy for its African operations, targeting the addition of more than 50 properties and over 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027. This move includes entering five new markets, namely Cape Verde, Côte...
FirstWorks debuts in Central Falls and more summer sounds
The Valley Breeze - Rhode Island
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For the first time in five years, FirstWorks is expanding its Summer Beats Concert Series lineup to the city of Central Falls, with a free concert celebrating Cape Verdean culture scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, at Jenks Park, 602 Broad St.,...
Spirit of Tasmania IV leaves the Port of Leith
Ships Monthly
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July 3, 2025
The roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV departed the Port of Leith on 30 June 2025 and started the 14,857-nautical-mile voyage to Hobart. She had been docked there since December 2024, having been delivered by her builders but...
Irish tourists warned avoid 'nightmare' resort as groups cancelling flights
Galway Beo
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June 18, 2025
A group of 25 holidaymakers are taking legal action against a luxury five-star resort in Cape Verde, following severe illnesses experienced during their "nightmare" trip. The dream holiday quickly turned sour for the guests who reportedly suffered...
Philippines still a lower middle-income country, according to World Bank
Business World
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July 2, 2025
THE PHILIPPINES is still classified as a lower middle-income country after just missing the threshold to achieve upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, according to the World Bank. The World Bank’s latest country income classification showed...
Cape Verdean heritage and the American Dream: Commentary
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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Rhode Island's Cape Verdean community reflects on belonging, opportunity and the American Dream amid national shifts. The 50th Anniversary of Cape Verdean independence prompts reflection on the American Dream through equity, inclusion and...
50 new hotels, 9,000 rooms: Marriott’s bold Africa plan
TPH News
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June 18, 2025
Marriott International’s growth strategy includes plans to enter five new markets—Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, and Mauritania. This expansion will build on its existing presence in Africa, which...
Elderly US novelist and husband embroiled in scandal involving shipwreck's stolen treasure
Daily Mail
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July 3, 2025
An elderly novelist and her husband embroiled in a scandal over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from a shipwreck are facing a possible trial in France over their alleged involvement. Eleonor 'Gay' Courter, 80, and her husband Philip, 82,...
eBay, stolen gold and a 18th century shipwreck: Why a 80-year-old novelist is facing trial
The Indian Express
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July 3, 2025
What began as a glittering underwater mystery off the coast of France has turned into an international legal matter, the one now involving an 80-year-old American novelist and her husband.Eleonora “Gay” Courter, a Florida based writer known for...
Interesting Independance Day Facts
WIXY 100.3 - Illinois
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Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations. As Americans and residents of...
Stolen gold from French shipwreck could spell trouble for U.S. couple
CBS News
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An 80-year-old American novelist and her husband are among several people facing a possible trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from an c shipwreck, after French prosecutors requested the case go to court. Eleonor "Gay"...
NHC continues to track system near Florida for potential tropical development
Palm Beach Daily News - Florida
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There's now a 40% chance for a tropical or subtropical depression forming near Florida by the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Regardless of development, the system could bring up to six inches of rain to some portions of Florida through the...
Odds of tropical development near Florida creep up. What to know in Florida Panhandle
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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The odds of tropical development around the July 4 weekend have crept up to 40%, according to the National Hurricane Center. AccuWeather forecasters believe any potential development is more likely to occur along the southeastern U.S. coast....
Leopards are ready to shock the African basketball world
FIBA Basketball
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PRETORIA (South Africa) - The Democratic Republic of the Congo is one of the African nations that has provided the basketball world with talented players. Surprisingly, however, it has never won the FIBA AfroBasket. However, for forward Joel...
Republican Holdouts
Reason Magazine
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July 2, 2025
The back and forth: First, the "Big Beautiful Bill" was passed by the House. Then it was wrangled over in the Senate, passing narrowly, 51–50. Now, House legislators are returning to Washington to vote on the version that passed the Senate, and...
Qualification conventions are the key to mobility and trust
University World News
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AFRICA The Addis Convention and the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education are playing an increasingly critical role in promoting international cooperation, coherence in recognition practices and...
US couple could face trial in France over stolen shipwreck gold
The Guardian
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July 3, 2025
An 80-year-old US novelist and her husband are among several people facing a possible trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from an 18th-century shipwreck after French prosecutors requested that the case go to court. Eleonor...
Boston Muslim Illegal Alien Councilwoman Replaces July 4th Before Going to Prison
FrontPage Magazine
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July 2, 2025
[Want even more content from FPM? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, and more—now for just $3.99/month. Click here to sign up.] On July 4th, Boston will rid its city council of another foreign enemy...
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...