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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Globo taps Fabio Porchat to host Central da Copa with Tadeu Schmidt

Comedian Fabio Porchat will co-host Central da Copa alongside Tadeu Schmidt, with special segments and contributions from soccer player Tamires.

Mar 11 β€’ 19:13 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

House GOP leader launches Senate bid as Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for DHS

House GOP Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern announces his candidacy for the Senate seat potentially vacated by Markwayne Mullin, who is being appointed to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Mar 11 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Three released in the case of murder near Christiansfeld

Three individuals have been released in connection with the murder of a 68-year-old man in Taps near Christiansfeld, but they remain charged in the case.

Mar 11 β€’ 17:26 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
Crime & Justice

Three suspects released in case of murder of 68-year-old man

Three individuals have been released in connection with the murder case of a 68-year-old man in Taps, Denmark, while still being charged in the case.

Mar 11 β€’ 16:42 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
Crime & Justice

68-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and suffered broken ribs

A 68-year-old man from Taps was stabbed in the neck and subjected to blunt violence resulting in broken ribs, with six individuals charged in connection with his death.

Mar 8 β€’ 10:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

After crisis caused by bad taste and smell in tap water, residents report dirty water coming from taps in Ponta Grossa

Residents of Ponta Grossa, Brazil, are reporting dirty, discolored water flowing from their taps after months of complaints about bad-tasting and smelling tap water.

Mar 6 β€’ 16:02 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ekiti taps alumni for school infrastructure upgrades

The Ekiti State Government in Nigeria has urged alumni associations to enhance school infrastructure for improved student learning environments.

Mar 6 β€’ 01:56 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

itel taps TikToker Odunayo to drive gaming livestreams

itel Nigeria has collaborated with TikTok creator Odunayo Adeeyo to promote mobile gaming through a livestream event targeting Nigeria's gaming audience.

Mar 5 β€’ 00:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Twisted Sister taps '80s metal icon to carry on legacy after frontman's sudden exit: 'You can't stop rock'

Twisted Sister will bring in iconic vocalist Sebastian Bach to replace frontman Dee Snider for select shows in 2026, marking a significant change for the legendary metal band.

Mar 4 β€’ 22:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Johannesburg's Dry Taps Threaten to Unravel Africa's Most Ambitious Water Plans

Johannesburg faces severe water shortages, jeopardizing both local residents and a continent-wide initiative to improve water access in Africa.

Mar 4 β€’ 09:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg - Where Water Runs in the Streets, but Not in the Taps

In Johannesburg, nearly half of the city's water is lost to leaks, bursts, and illegal connections, prompting urgent infrastructure funding needs.

Mar 2 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
World

Kim Jong Un taps teenage daughter as β€˜missile general’ for North Korea nuclear program: reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly assigned his teenage daughter, Ju Ae, a significant role in the country's Missile Administration, responsible for nuclear oversight.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Invalid R263m Tanker Tender Rolls On As Joburg's Taps Run Dry

A controversial water tanker contract in Johannesburg persists despite a court ruling declaring it invalid, leaving residents increasingly reliant on private water tankers amid a municipal water crisis.

Feb 19 β€’ 11:10 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

National Guard detected 1,146 illegal pipeline taps in the country during 2025

The National Guard of Mexico reported significant efforts in combating fuel theft, uncovering over 1,146 illegal pipeline taps and seizing millions of liters of fuel in 2025.

Feb 17 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

Allowing evidence from phone taps in investigations - amendments to the law being prepared in the Saeima

Latvia's Saeima is preparing legal amendments to permit the use of evidence obtained from phone taps in investigations, which has raised concerns over privacy and ethical implications.

Feb 17 β€’ 16:31 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sharbel Dagher: The Poet Taps With His Own Hammer to Ignite the Spark of Language

Sharbel Dagher discusses his unique approach to poetry, emphasizing contemplation and deep meaning rather than mere written words.

Feb 14 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why cleaning experts recommend rubbing taps with parchment paper

Cleaning experts suggest using parchment paper to effectively eliminate limescale buildup on taps without damaging surfaces, becoming a trending solution.

Feb 13 β€’ 17:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Johannesburg residents protest weeks of dry taps

Residents of Johannesburg are protesting due to nearly a month of water shortages, demanding immediate action from city authorities.

Feb 11 β€’ 16:58 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg Residents March Over Dry Taps - South African News Briefs - February 11, 2025

Residents across northern Johannesburg are planning to protest against ongoing water outages that have plagued their suburbs.

Feb 11 β€’ 05:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Johannesburg Residents March Over Dry Taps - South African News Briefs - February 11, 2025

Residents in northern Johannesburg suburbs plan to protest due to ongoing water shortages that have left some families without water for nearly a month.

Feb 11 β€’ 05:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'People Are Already Living Day Zero,' WaterCAN Says As Joburg Taps Run Dry

Johannesburg residents are experiencing extreme water shortages, with some areas facing outages lasting nearly 20 days, prompting calls for a state of disaster declaration.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'People Are Already Living Day Zero,' WaterCAN Says As Joburg Taps Run Dry

WaterCAN warns that Johannesburg is experiencing severe water shortages, likening the situation to 'Day Zero,' where residents in some areas have gone without water for up to 20 days.

Feb 10 β€’ 12:18 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Black water flowing from the taps in Kaunas center: we'll have to endure a bit longer

Residents in Kaunas have been experiencing black water flowing from their taps for three days, raising health concerns and complaints about lack of communication regarding the situation.

Feb 5 β€’ 10:12 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Big budgets, dry taps: Agony of Enugu residents as N70bn water plan fails

Enugu residents remain frustrated and without adequate water supply despite the government's promise and spending of over N70 billion on water infrastructure.

Feb 4 β€’ 01:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Museveni Taps Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki

President Museveni of Uganda is reportedly set to appoint a former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines to replace Jenifer Bamuturaki, who has resigned under pressure amid a management shake-up at Uganda Airlines.

Feb 3 β€’ 08:55 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

Japan taps rare earth-rich mud from deep-sea floor to cut reliance on China

Japan has successfully retrieved rare earth-rich sediment from 6,000 meters below the sea floor in an effort to reduce its dependence on China for these critical minerals.

Feb 2 β€’ 04:59 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

South East Water's fat cat boss could bag Β£400k bonus while thousands of taps run DRY

David Hinton, CEO of South East Water, may receive a Β£400,000 bonus amid significant water shortages affecting numerous households.

Jan 15 β€’ 14:34 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Federal fraud faces Senate showdown as Thune taps Ernst to lead reforms after Minnesota scandal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has appointed Senator Joni Ernst to spearhead legislative reforms aimed at preventing fraud in light of a recent scandal in Minnesota.

Jan 14 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Households urged to leave taps dripping this week as temperatures drop

With winter approaching, homeowners are advised to leave taps dripping to prevent frozen pipes, which can cost around Β£200 to repair and disrupt water and heating supply.

Jan 11 β€’ 08:20 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Banish water marks on bathroom taps with 2 ingredients – and it's not vinegar

A mother shares a cleaning hack using two common kitchen ingredients to effectively remove water marks from stainless steel taps, without using vinegar.

Jan 11 β€’ 08:05 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New York Times
World

Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed a prominent Canadian politician as an economic adviser to bolster Ukraine's economic strategies amid ongoing challenges.

Jan 5 β€’ 20:19 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

Taps costing $40,000 and gold-plated bathrooms: Secrets of Putin's palace in Crimea

The article reveals the opulent features of Vladimir Putin's newly acquired palace in Crimea, including $40,000 taps and gold-plated bathrooms, highlighting his extensive collection of luxurious properties.

Jan 3 β€’ 18:13 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
National & Local

Zelensky taps close ally as new defense minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed his ally Mikhail Fedorov as the new Minister of Defense amid ongoing corruption scandals in the government.

Jan 2 β€’ 21:46 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

Remove limescale from bathroom taps by wiping them with 1 item that leaves them sparkling

The article discusses a simple method for removing stubborn limescale and soap scum from bathroom taps using a particular item that leaves them sparkling clean.

Jan 2 β€’ 03:08 UTC

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