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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com Published: 9 Jul, 2026 CET. Updated: Thu 9 Jul 2026 08:36 CET Staff at Italian high speed train company Italo were set to strike on Thursday. Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP Italo strike to affect long-distance rail travel, two killed in blast at fireworks factory, and more news on Thursday.
Why malaria is still killing Nigerians
Victor TalksHealth Nigeria accounts for 30.3 percent of every malaria death on earth. Treatments exist. Bed nets have been distributed by the hundreds of millions. A new strategic plan for 2026–2030 has just been launched. So why are more Nigerians still dying from malaria than from anywhere else in the world? The answers involve counterfeit
Awesome Experience Launches New Website for Psychiatric Care in Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf psychiatric practice unveils enhanced digital platform featuring therapy, medication management, and telehealth services across Southern Maryland “Seeking psychiatric care should not feel overwhelming or impersonal.” — Dr. Siyami Takha, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC WALDORF, MD, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Awesome Experience Psychiatric Services, LLC has launched a newly redesigned website
Blockware Appoints Megan Brooks-Anderson as Chief Executive Officer
HOUSTON, Texas – June 3, 2026 – Blockware, a vertically integrated infrastructure platform spanning AI/HPC compute, Bitcoin mining, data center hosting, and marketplace liquidity, has named Megan Brooks-Anderson as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment follows the board’s removal of Mason Jappa from the role. Brooks-Anderson comes to the CEO seat after serving as
UltraSight™ Appoints Rick Geoffrion as Chairman of the Board
Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] Leadership appointment supports continued expansion of AI-guided cardiac ultrasound across hospitals, health systems, and strategic partnerships BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- UltraSight™ , a leader in AI-guided cardiac imaging, today announced the appointment of Rick Geoffrion as Chairman of the Board.
Tinubu appoints Fadewa as homeland security adviser
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, confirmed the appointment in a circular on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu said the appointment recognised Fadewa’s outstanding service record, strategic expertise, and enduring contributions to Nigeria’s
Playson appoints Kateryna Oliinyk as Chief Financial Officer
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has promoted Kateryna Oliinyk to Chief Financial Officer (CFO), strengthening the provider’s financial leadership during its next phase of expansion. Kateryna brings more than a decade of experience in international iGaming and professional services, with a proven track record in financial governance, regulatory compliance and multi-jurisdictional financial management. Since
Payward appoints Robert Moore as Chief Financial Officer
Most decisions in business are first-order decisions. They answer the question in front of them. Second-order decisions answer the question behind the question. When a company searches externally for a CFO, it is making a first-order decision: we need someone with these credentials. When a company promotes from within, it is making a second-order decision:
Starbucks Appoints Director of Commercial Finance EMEA
Starbucks operates more than 36,000 stores across 84 markets. In EMEA the business operates largely through a licensee model, working with regional partners to deliver the brand's retail and customer experience standards. As the organisation continues to develop this operating structure, strong commercial finance leadership is crucial to coordinating planning, performance management, and strategic decision-making
YPO appoints 29 firms to modular buildings framework
YPO has launched what it said is the UK public sector’s first modular buildings framework compliant with the Procurement Act 2023, appointing 29 suppliers across 15 lots. The four-year framework gives public bodies a route to buy or hire modular buildings for education, healthcare, housing, justice and other uses. YPO said it was designed to
MK Party appoints Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as new chief whip
MK Party appoints Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi as new chief whip
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Today in Italy: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com Published: 9 Jul, 2026 CET. Updated: Thu 9 Jul 2026 08:36 CET Staff at Italian high speed train company Italo were set to strike on Thursday. Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP Italo strike to affect long-distance rail travel, two killed in blast at fireworks factory, and more news on Thursday.
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Why malaria is still killing Nigerians
Victor TalksHealth Nigeria accounts for 30.3 percent of every malaria death on earth. Treatments exist. Bed nets have been distributed by the hundreds of millions. A new strategic plan for 2026–2030 has just been launched. So why are more Nigerians still dying from malaria than from anywhere else in the world? The answers involve counterfeit
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Awesome Experience Launches New Website for Psychiatric Care in Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf psychiatric practice unveils enhanced digital platform featuring therapy, medication management, and telehealth services across Southern Maryland “Seeking psychiatric care should not feel overwhelming or impersonal.” — Dr. Siyami Takha, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC WALDORF, MD, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Awesome Experience Psychiatric Services, LLC has launched a newly redesigned website
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Over 8.8million children live with sickle cell disease in Sub-Saharan Africa —Lancet
A new large-scale systematic review and modelling analysis has estimated that more than 8.8 million children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa were living with sickle cell disease (SCD) in 2023, highlighting a significant but largely preventable public health burden across the region. The study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, combined data from
Manufacturing
Manufacturing rebounds as truck traffic points to stronger economy
Two high-frequency economic indicators released today suggest parts of the economy are recovering from the hit of high fuel prices and Middle East uncertainty after a shaky few months. The BNZ-BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) surged to 59.7 in June, from 51.3 in May and 50.6 in April. A reading above 50 indicates expansion
