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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
Lil Wayne, T.I. And Birdman Could Be Called In As Witnesses For Young Thug In YSL RICO Trial
Prominent rappers, including A-listers T.I., Birdman, and Lil Wayne, could be called in as prosecution witnesses in the YSL crew RICO trial that started Jan. 5. Other witnesses include 300 Entertainment label reps. 179 Views Lil Wayne, Quan, Among A-List Rappers Now Witnesses The list includes a hefty collection of artists within the hip-hop industry
Sony: PS5 Sales Top 30 Million Units Worldwide, December Biggest PS5 Sales Month Yet
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 hours ago / 3,255 ViewsSony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan during Sony's CES 2023 showcase announced the PlayStation 5 has sold over 30 million units worldwide. Sony previously announced the PlayStation 5 had sold over 20 million units in June 2022 and 10 million units in July
PS5 Project Leonardo Accessibility Controller Kit Announced
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 hours ago / 905 ViewsSony Interactive Entertainment during its CES 2023 showcased announced Project Leonardo, an accessibility controller kit designed for the PlayStation 5. The controller kit was designed with contributions from accessibility experts, community members, and game developers. It is made to help players with "disabilities play games
Gran Turismo 7 Adding Free PlayStation VR2 Support at Launch
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 hours ago / 679 ViewsPublisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Polyphony Digital announced Gran Turismo 7 on the PlayStation 5 will be getting a free update to add virtual reality support via PlayStation VR2 when it launches on February 22. The standard PlayStation VR2 bundle is priced at $549.99
Beat Saber Headed to PlayStation VR2
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 hours ago / 537 ViewsSony Interactive Entertainment President and CEO Jim Ryan during Sony's CES 2023 showcase announced Beat Games' virtual reality rhythm game, Beat Saber, will be getting a release on PlayStation VR2. No other details were revealed. However, PlayStation VR2 is set to launch on February 22. The standard
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Tops UK Home Entertainment Charts
Top Gun: Maverick was the highest-selling home entertainment title in the UK in 2022, according to figures released today by the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and the Official Charts Company (OCC). Tom Cruise’s high-flying sequel netted over 1.2 million sales across DVD, Blu-ray and Digital EST, BASE and OCC reported. The original 1986
Gearbox snags Captured Dimensions
If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Jordan William to remain as the 3D capture company's president as it joins the Borderlands developer Gearbox Entertainment has announced its acquisition of 3D capture company Captured Dimensions. The firm has worked with entertainment companies
Shevonne Philidor: Music is the Platform to Love, Inspire, and Be Free
Photo by Kenny BobbyyMusic has been a part of Shevonne Philidor’s life for as long as she can remember. She’s been playing guitar for the last 13 years but is quick to distinguish herself as an entertainer first and guitarist second. She draws inspiration from the entertainment flair of Prince, the vocal mastery of Whitney
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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
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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