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What makes J’can coffee so perfect?

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2 Royal Caribbean lines to resume Caribbean cruises in June

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White headmaster forces Haitian-American boy to kneel during apology

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Egypt's COVID-19 robot hospital assistant might just save lives

With Egypt facing a second coronavirus wave, Mechatronics engineer Mahmoud el-Koumi is currently carrying outtrials on a self-funded...

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What are the Investment opportunities post-pandemic? [Interview]

The pandemic created an unusual year for the business community. Job losses, pay cuts, and a near halt in investment. These are just some...

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Thousands affected by fire in Sierra Leone slum, officials warn

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8 Warning Signs When Buying Exercise Equipment According to FTC

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Mar 30
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8 Warning Signs When Buying Exercise Equipment According to FTC

When daily trips to the gym aren’t possible or gym memberships seem a little too expensive, home exercise equipment might seem like a good alternative. But before you spring for new equipment, make sure you’re not buying the fitness fiction of quick, easy results. When shopping, look for equipment that suits your lifestyle and budget and shop around to get the best price. Or better yet, reach out to a professional for help. What the Ads Say What to Do Before You Buy Exercise

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Mar 30
2 min

20/20 vision: Highlights of the year

March 25, 2021 by Carol Kando-Pineda Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education While everything about the past year has felt strange and new — I just can’t say unprecedented another time — we could see one thing coming: scammers seized any opportunity to take advantage of the confusion and heightened emotion surrounding COVID-19. So, the FTC sprang into action, suing companies that made deceptive claims and did not correct them, making sure that deceptive claim

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Mar 30
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Egypt's COVID-19 robot hospital assistant might just save lives

With Egypt facing a second coronavirus wave, Mechatronics engineer Mahmoud el-Koumi is currently carrying outtrials on a self-funded prototype for a remote-controlled robot to assist physicians in running tests on suspected Covid-19 patients. The move is in a bid to limit human exposure to disease-carriers, at a private hospital in Egypt's Nile Delta city of Tanta. "Before starting its mission, the robot receives training to improve its AI. The training is done by a specialis

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Mar 30
3 min

What are the Investment opportunities post-pandemic? [Interview]

The pandemic created an unusual year for the business community. Job losses, pay cuts, and a near halt in investment. These are just some of the shocks to businesses. George Asante, Managing Director at Absa Group joins us from Johannesburg, South Africa. Our Ignatius Annor spoke to him in the following interview brought to you in partnership with AME Trade, an event management company based in London, United Kingdom. George, thank you for speaking with us. Ignatius Annor: So

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Thousands affected by fire in Sierra Leone slum, officials warn

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Mar 30
1 min

Thousands affected by fire in Sierra Leone slum, officials warn

People look on at the aftermath of a large fire that broke out in an informal settlement in Susan’s Bay, Freetown on March 25, 2021. A slum in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown was destroyed in a fire late Wednesday, authorities said, adding that the toll was unclear but thousands may have been affected. "Earlier tonight, the Susan's Bay community was gutted by fire. The extent of the damage is unknown but thousands are likely to have been affected. We will provide more details

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Mar 29
2 min

What makes J’can coffee so perfect?

Coffee beans at the ready... The Ministry of Tourism in partnership with the Tourism Linkages Network and the Tourism Enhancement Fund ensured the ultimate virtual coffee experience went off without a hitch. During the Wake Up with Coffee-themed morning session, host Terri-Karelle Reid interviewed Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Orator Alton Bedward about J’can coffee. Viewers got the lowdown on what makes J’can coffee the best in the world. Reid and Bedward talk coffee in the W

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2 Royal Caribbean lines to resume Caribbean cruises in June

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Mar 29
2 min

2 Royal Caribbean lines to resume Caribbean cruises in June

In this March 14, 2020 file photo, Royal Caribbean International cruise ship docked at Port Miami, among other cruise ships, as the world deals with the coronavirus outbreak in Miami. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June, ending a yearlong hiatus, but passengers 18 and older must test negative for COVID-19 before getting on a ship. The company's Celebrity Cruises subsidiary said Friday that its Celebrity Millennium ship will relaunch

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White headmaster forces Haitian-American boy to kneel during apology

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Mar 29
2 min

White headmaster forces Haitian-American boy to kneel during apology

(Photo: iStock.com) The white headmaster of a New York Catholic school forced an 11-year-old Black student to kneel while apologising to a teacher and later explained that the punishment was an "African way,” the boy's mother said. Headmaster John Holian of St Martin de Porres Marianist school on Long Island was placed on temporary leave after details of the February 25 incident came to light. The student's mother, Trisha Paul, told reporters that her son, Trayson, finished h

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Mar 27
1 min

Ignore bogus COVID vaccine survey

March 24, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey. People across the country are reporting getting emails and texts out of the blue, asking them to complete a limited-time survey about the Pfizer, Moderna, or AstraZeneca vaccine. (And no doubt, there may be one for Johnson & Johnson, too.) In exchange, people are offered a free reward, bu

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Scam email says FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter is sending Coronavirus money

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Mar 27
1 min

Scam email says FTC Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter is sending Coronavirus money

March 17, 2021 by Alvaro Puig Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Earlier this year, we told you that scammers were lying and saying the FTC is sending people Coronavirus relief money. Now we’re seeing a new version of the phishing email scam that looks like it’s from our Acting Chairwoman, Rebecca Slaughter. The Acting Chairwoman didn’t email you. Scammers who spoofed her email did. Here are 3 things you need to know about this scam: The FTC does not send people Coronavirus r

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Mar 27
2 min

Scammers reportedly using fake unemployment benefits websites as phishing lures

March 16, 2021 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC At a time when many people left jobless by the pandemic are struggling to get by, scammers reportedly are using websites that mimic government unemployment insurance (UI) benefits websites. These sites trick people into thinking they’re applying for UI benefits, and they wind up giving the scammers their personal information. The Department of Justice’s National Unemployment Insurance Fra

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Mar 27
2 min

Avoid COVID-19 Stimulus Payment Scams

Scammers are following the headlines about economic impact payments. Know how to spot and avoid the scams to keep your money and information to yourself. Learn more at https://ftc.gov/coronavirus. Tags: scam Hi, I’m Becca Kelly Slaughter, Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency. You’ve probably heard the great news that the American Rescue Plan is now law. That means lots of people will soon be getting desperately-needed economic

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Mar 27
2 min

Fake prize offers don’t pay

March 5, 2021 by Bridget Small Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC The pandemic has caused financial distress because of lost jobs, income, and homes, and emotional distress because of social isolation. This week, during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), we want your help to reach people who might be a bit cut off from their social network. The FTC knows that people who talk about scams are less likely to fall for them, and we hope to spark discussions by o

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Mar 27
2 min

When it’s not really the government calling

March 5, 2021 by Emily Wu Attorney, Federal Trade Commission Lots of people are having trouble sleeping, thanks to the pandemic and all the parts of our lives it’s affecting. And it doesn’t help when you get a call saying you owe the government money. Oh, and, they add, you’ll go to jail if you don’t pay up immediately. That’s a scam, and nothing to lose sleep over. For those who are a little more cut off from people than usual, these calls might feel more real and worrying t

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Mar 27
2 min

Caught in a bad romance

March 4, 2021 by Jim Kreidler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC It’s day four of National Consumer Protection Week and we’ve been discussing ways we can look out for each other during the pandemic. Today’s topic – romance scams. Check out and share this short video. Beyond the job losses and economic fallout of the pandemic, the loneliness and isolation brought on by our virtual lives has real consequences. This might explain why romance scams reached a record $304 million i

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Mar 27
2 min

Community Advocate Center connects more people to the FTC

March 3, 2021 by Daniel Kaufman Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection When ReportFraud.ftc.gov launched in late 2020, it made telling the FTC about scams much easier. But here’s the thing: we know we’re still not hearing from lots of communities around the country. Not hearing those stories means we might not learn about the problems they experience, or bring cases to stop the bad practices and get money back. Which is, of course, always the goal. But a new Community

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Mar 27
2 min

The Drug Enforcement Administration isn’t calling

March 3, 2021 by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC We’re getting reports about scammers pretending to be Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents. They’re trying to get your money and personal information, and using alarming phone calls to do it. The DEA is alerting people to the scam. Their message: It’s not the DEA calling. The scammers use fake names and badge numbers. Sometimes they use the names of real DEA agents and may even tex

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How to Spot, Stop, and Report Government Imposter Scams Infographic

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Mar 27
2 min

Help fight COVID vaccine scams: Share these tips with those you know

March 2, 2021 by Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Since the start of the pandemic, people are spending a lot more time alone at home. What’s more, there’s a lot of confusion about when, how, and where to sign up and get vaccinated. Add those two things together, and you get scammers taking advantage and spreading false information, hoping isolated people will believe their lies. As you may have noticed from yesterday’s blog, this week we’re fo

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Mar 27
2 min

When it comes to scams, let’s look out for one another

March 1, 2021 by Daniel Kaufman Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer Protection This pandemic has brought lots of side effects. Lost jobs, lost income, and lost homes are themes we see around the country — and scammers know just how to take advantage of these worries. Another side effect of the pandemic is isolation, which scammers also like to use to their advantage. During National Consumer Protection Week, which starts today, I’m asking you to join me in fighting isolation

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Continued Conversation with Lauren Carter, A Woman on a Mission #Roadtocitycouncil

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What makes J’can coffee so perfect?

2 Royal Caribbean lines to resume Caribbean cruises in June

White headmaster forces Haitian-American boy to kneel during apology

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Egypt's COVID-19 robot hospital assistant might just save lives

What are the Investment opportunities post-pandemic? [Interview]

Thousands affected by fire in Sierra Leone slum, officials warn

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