Nusa Penida Waterfall Gives Bali Hotspots Fresh Competition 

Share The Article Bali’s Nusa Penida is famous for being home to iconic destinations like Kelingking Beach, Manta Bay, and Angel’s Billabong. Although waterfalls are not the first geographical feature to spring to mind when thinking about Nusa Penida, there is one very special hidden gem that is giving Bali’s famous waterfalls a run for …

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Singapore leads Asia in attracting foreign investments: Report

SINGAPORE: Singapore leads Asia in attracting foreign investments, according to the latest findings from the Milken Institute’s Global Opportunity Index. While the country’s economy is strong, the city-state still grapples with challenges in environmental sustainability and social inclusivity. The Milken Institute’s report for 2023 positions Singapore at the forefront among its Asian counterparts, clinching the …

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Turkish trade poised for remarkable growth

In global competition, states progress through various stages. Upon analysis of the global landscape, it is evident that the realm of competitive states is predominantly composed of G-20 nations. However, there are countries with limited capacities in both production and consumption, as well as those excluded from the competition due to their small scale. Additionally, …

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Hundreds visit Bethesda neighborhood to view cherry blossoms

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – The Kenwood neighborhood in Bethesda is known for its abundance of cherry blossom trees. DC News Now spoke with people visiting the neighborhood about what they enjoy most about these flowers. Visitors described the cherry trees as “amazing,” “happy” and “uplifting.” Washington Nationals’ George, Teddy bid farewell to …

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West Virginia Senator leads effort to designate first-ever National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor to express support for his resolution to designate March 22, 2024, as the first-ever National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day, according to a press release. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) joined Senator Manchin in introducing the resolution to honor …

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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy

LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and whereabouts. Her condition was disclosed in a video message recorded Wednesday in Windsor and broadcast Friday, coming after relentless speculation on social media ever since …

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WV National Guard helicopters helping fight Hardy County fire

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) — Two West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) Blackhawk helicopters have arrived in Hardy County to help fight the large wildfire that has been burning for several days. In a press release from the WVNG, Director of Joint Operations Lt. Col. Todd Justice said that the fire, which is near Wardensville and the …

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Texas board offers new abortion exception guidance

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Texas Medical Board proposed a broad definition for what constitutes an emergency medical exception under the state’s otherwise strict abortion ban at its meeting Friday, disappointing some abortion rights advocates who were …

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$1.3B hydropower facility creating 1,530 jobs in Eastern KY

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Gov. Andy Beshear joined the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to announce that the Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project was approved for an up-to-$81 million federal grant to help construct a first-of-its-kind $1.3 billion coal-to-pumped storage hydropower facility in Bell County. Officials say the project will create about 1,500 high-quality construction …

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