Great Pink Annual Bike Ride To Raise Health Awareness

Oct 7 2024

On Sunday morning, hundreds of motorbikes lined the ring road around Baviera for The Great Pink Annual Bike Ride, an event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of health and self-care.

The ride encouraged participants remain mindful of one’s health and check oneself often so as to catch anything that might need medically looking to.

‘No matter where you are on your path; If you’ve never done a self-check, start today. If you’re facing a cancer diagnosis, fight with all your strength. If you’re a survivor, live boldly. If you’re hesitant to confront these issues, open your heart and mind to empathy.’

Proceeds from the event will support the second Cancer Community Outreach Project in collaboration with the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, as well as fund local cancer NGOs and their initiatives.

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Man At Risk Of Dying After Falling On Rocks In Sliema

Oct 7 2024

Yesterday, at around 1900hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed near Qui Si Sana Bay, Sliema.

Preliminary investigations showed that a man, whose identity is still unknown, fell onto the rocks.

A medical team was called on site and transported the man to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified to have suffered serious injuries.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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Instagram Officially Turns 14 Years Old

Oct 7 2024

Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, turned 14 this Sunday, boasting 2 billion active monthly users.

Launched on October 6, 2010, by Mike Krieger and Kevin Systrom, the platform gained rapid popularity, attracting 1 million users within three months of its debut. In 2012, just 18 months after its launch, Instagram was acquired by Facebook (now Meta) for $1 billion.

Over the years, Instagram has introduced a range of features and updates, including ad-supported posts, which significantly boosted its revenue.

By 2016, the platform was generating $3 billion in ad revenue. Today, Instagram’s brand value is estimated at $70 billion, contributing to Meta Platforms’ overall market value of over $1.4 trillion.

Instagram has become a key player in industries such as fashion, lifestyle, and beauty. In the first half of 2023, brands in these sectors generated $16.9 billion on the platform.

To address concerns about younger users, Instagram introduced “Teen Accounts,” offering parental controls and privacy settings designed for children and teenagers.

From its early days as a photo-sharing app, Instagram has evolved into a global hub for communication, marketing, and entertainment, maintaining its position as a social media leader.

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Activists March In Valletta Against ‘Zionist Terror’ In Gaza

Oct 7 2024

On Sunday, activists in Valletta, Malta, demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East and an end to “Zionist terror,” marking one year since Israel’s invasion of Gaza following a deadly surprise attack by Hamas militants.

The attack killed 1,200 Israelis, primarily civilians, and led to around 200 hostages being taken. In response, Israel’s retaliation has resulted in over 41,870 Palestinian deaths, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

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During the protest, Palestinian ambassador Fadi Hanania criticized the international community for its inaction, describing the ongoing violence as genocide.

‘We cannot stand idly by as we witness one year of genocide in Gaza and 76 years of relentless oppression by Israel against the Palestinian people. Since its establishment, the State of Israel has pursued a systematic campaign to expel Palestinians from their land in order to colonise its. For Palestinians, this has resulted in decades of occupation, apartheid, and ongoing massacres’, said the activist organisations in a joint statement.

‘In the last year alone, over 42,000 Palestinians, the majority of them women and children, have been massacred in Gaza, while the remaining population is subjected to starvation and disease. In the occupied West Bank, violence against Palestinians has intensified through Israeli settler attacks, and Israeli forces have escalated their assaults on villages, refugee camps, journalists, and activists.’

Protesters marched through Valletta with banners calling for an end to the killing of civilians and the recognition of the Palestinian state. A giant Palestinian flag and shoes representing the dead were displayed near the parliament building.

Lebanese speaker Joanna Jebaili condemned Israeli bombings in southern Lebanon, which she said killed thousands, including children, and displaced 1.2 million.

Andre Callus of Moviment Graffitti accused the Maltese government of softening its stance on Palestine and urged recognition of the Palestinian state. He also called for stopping arms shipments to Israel from passing through Maltese territory.

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