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Uganda prison officer sacked for ‘politicking’ on TikTok TikTok

Uganda prison officer sacked for ‘politicking’ on TikTok

A Uganda prison officer has been sacked for criticising the government on TikTok, in a rare move authorities said amounted to “gross indiscipline”. Lawrence Ampe had been under investigation over social media posts accusing senior government officials of corruption, human rights abuses and mistreatment of lower-ranking prison officers. “The standing…
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December 19, 2025
Canada closes Start-up Visa Program, will launch new entrepreneur pathway to permanent residence Refugees

Canada closes Start-up Visa Program, will launch new entrepreneur pathway to permanent residence

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is putting the brakes on some of its business programs to set the foundation for a new pilot for immigrant entrepreneurs. On December 19, the department announced that it will no longer accept applications for the optional work permit available to Start-Up Visa (SUV)…
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December 19, 2025
“This is a prank” – Businesswoman shares unusual message from male customer who spent 200k at her store with his girlfriend TikTok

“This is a prank” – Businesswoman shares unusual message from male customer who spent 200k at her store with his girlfriend

‎A businesswoman has shared a shocking text from a male customer who spent ₦200k at her store with his girlfriend. ‎The businesswoman shared the text on her TikTok handle, @thelipglossstore. ‎Details Of The Text ‎In the now-viral text, the customer introduced himself and expressed interest in taking the businesswoman on…
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December 19, 2025
State Exchange Directors Seeing Consumers’ Fears — In Real Time — About Obamacare Premium Hikes Obamacare

State Exchange Directors Seeing Consumers’ Fears — In Real Time — About Obamacare Premium Hikes

I’ve been checking on the progress of the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment season, which is happening as Congress continues to debate whether to extend the subsidies that have given consumers extra help paying their health insurance premiums.  The story drew responses from readers facing large cost increases if these…
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December 19, 2025
Eleven Charged with Fraudulently Securing $2.3M in COVID Relief Funds Pandemic

Eleven Charged with Fraudulently Securing $2.3M in COVID Relief Funds

In a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges within the small business landscape, a recent indictment has shed light on fraudulent activities related to COVID-19 relief funds. Eleven individuals in Florida are facing serious charges for allegedly misappropriating more than $2 million through fraudulent applications for the Small Business Administration’s…
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December 19, 2025