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Local Content Secretariat Considers Amending Act to Mandate Unbundling of Oil and Gas Contracts

The Local Content Secretariat is examining potential amendments to the 2021 Local Content Act to require oil and gas companies to unbundle contracts, aiming to improve opportunities for Guyanese businesses. Director Michael Munroe urged companies to adjust procurement packaging to allow local participation.

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GuyanaNov 63 min

High Court Set to Rule on Mohamed's Bail Application Amid Legal Challenges

The High Court is scheduled to rule on the bail application of Azruddin Mohamed on November 23rd. The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Mohabir Anil Nandlall, SC, has challenged the defense affidavit, which the state claims is legally flawed and contains inadmissible hearsay. Mohamed faces charges under Cybercrime Act No. 16 of 2018 for the unauthorized distribution of electronic data.

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United StatesNov 61 min

Connie Chan Concedes Defeat in California's 11th Congressional District

Democrat Connie Chan acknowledged on social media that she lacks a clear path to victory in California's 11th Congressional District, following the apparent defeat of her candidacy.

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TechnologyNov 51 min

Hong Kong Police to Use AI Facial Recognition Technology with Data Retention Limits

The Hong Kong police plan to utilize AI facial recognition technology, asserting that it will aid in faster tracking of targets, while stating that the technology's use will be authorized by an inspector or higher, and data will be retained for a maximum of 180 days.

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ScienceNov 53 min

Hubble Observations Offer Insights into Galactic History Using Globular Clusters

NASA News Releases report that globular clusters, such as Messier 30 (M30), are used to study the history of the Milky Way galaxy, with recent Hubble observations providing data on stellar populations and cluster origins.

ScienceNov 51 min

City Lights Visible from Space Over Midwestern and East Coast Urban Areas

A photograph released by NASA News Releases shows city lights stretching from the Midwestern United States to the East Coast, taken from the International Space Station at an altitude of 259 miles.

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BusinessNov 52 min

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Donates London Flat to Support Emerging Writers

Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has donated a London flat as part of the Writers' Block initiative to assist early-career writers from underprivileged backgrounds with accommodation costs.

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BusinessNov 53 min

John Frieda, Celebrity Stylist and Entrepreneur, Dies at Age 75

British celebrity hairstylist and beauty brand entrepreneur John Frieda has passed away at age 75. Frieda was known for his work with figures such as Twiggy and Mick Jagger, and his business expanded globally before being sold to Kao in 2002.

BusinessNov 54 min

Kellogg's Suggestion: Rice Krispies' 'Snap, Crackle and Pop' May Be Quieter After Recipe Alterations

According to the BBC UK, Kellogg's has indicated that the characteristic sound of its Rice Krispies might be less pronounced following a change to the cereal's recipe, which involves substituting whole rice grains with corn and rice flour puffs. The company cited changing weather conditions affecting grain supplies as the reason for the adjustment.

United KingdomNov 53 min

Supreme Court Hears Legal Challenge to Palestine Action Proscription Amid Civil Disobedience

The Supreme Court is hearing a major legal challenge to the proscription of Palestine Action, with lawyers arguing the ban has caused a 'crisis in confidence' in UK anti-terrorism laws and spurred civil disobedience. The case involves arguments regarding freedom of speech, the group's activities, and the impact of the ban on the Jewish community.

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BusinessNov 54 min

UK Government Moves to Ban New Exploration for Oil and Gas in the North Sea Through Energy Independence Bill, Introducing Transitional Energy Certificates

The UK government has announced plans to prohibit new oil and gas exploration in the North Sea through the Energy Independence Bill, which aims to uphold Labour's 2024 manifesto pledge while establishing an energy wealth fund.

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ScienceNov 52 min

British Man Tests Positive for Ebola in DRC; UK Procedures Activated

A British man who tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo is scheduled to be flown back to the UK. This marks the first confirmed case of a UK national contracting Ebola during the current outbreak in the DRC, which has caused over 5,000 deaths.