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1 day ago · From 1821 to 1861, freedom seekers escaped from the Southeastern slave states of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida to the Bahamas on a secret route called the "Saltwater Railroad." Prior to 1821, Florida was a Spanish colony called by historians, Spanish Florida, where enslaved runaways were declared free under Spanish laws.
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7 hours ago · The Oman Ministerial decision 450/2024 has established new procedures and controls for managing private sector establishments that violate the Labour Law and its implementing decisions: Law Enforcement Officers will identify and document any violations by employers and workers against the Labour Law and its implementing decisions.
1 day ago · The groundwork of the Russian Empire was laid by Ivan III (r. 1462–1505), who greatly expanded his domain, established a centralized Russian national state, and secured independence against the Tatars. His grandson, Ivan IV (r. 1533–1584), became in 1547 the first Russian monarch to be crowned "tsar of all Russia".
7 hours ago · In today’s interconnected world, even a minor disruption can create a ripple effect across global markets, making the management of transportation, storage, and distribution more crucial than ever. Factors such as pandemic lockdowns, labor shortages, port congestion, and fluctuating demand have caused us to face a supply chain crisis worldwide. Due to factors, there has […]
7 hours ago · [120] [121] The cat's tongue has backward-facing spines about 0.5 millimetre long, called lingual papillae, which contain keratin making them rigid. [122] The papillae act like a hairbrush, and some cats, particularly long-haired cats , occasionally regurgitate sausage-shaped 2–3 cm (0.79–1.18 in) long hairballs of fur that have collected in their stomachs from grooming.
7 hours ago · Starting in 2020, a combination of internal and external factors led China to significantly cut its lending to African countries – from about $10-15 billion down to $2-3 billion. This reduction in funding has triggered economic reforms in several African countries (e.g. Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria), which have shifted toward stricter tax and ...
7 hours ago · According to a 2022 Australian report, 22% of children aged eight to ten and 46% of children aged 11–13 visit social media sites. This suggests parents are involved in setting up and supporting children’s access. We also know schools use social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, to share activities that involve children and young people.
