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The brief but busy reign of Sen. George Helmy is coming to an end
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The brief but busy reign of Sen. George Helmy is coming to an end

Politico  

While the two may not agree on much else, she praised the Democrat. “This man got to work before Day 1.” Helmy was sworn in on Sept. 9 and he’s expected to step down soon after election results are certified so Rep. Andy Kim, who won a full term, can fill the remaining days of Menendez’s. Helmy is expected to …

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New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat Bob Menendez. Sen. George Helmy, a Democrat and former chief of staff to New Jersey Gov. Murphy said he picked Helmy because he understands the role after serving as an aide to New Jersey U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and the late New Jersey U.S. Sen. …

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New Jersey governor’s former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election
4 months, 1 week ago

New Jersey governor’s former chief of staff to replace Menendez, but only until November election

Associated Press  

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Democratic Gov. “I expressed to them that this approach will allow the democratically chosen winner of this year’s election to embark on the smallest possible transition into office so they can provide the best possible representation for the people of New Jersey,” Murphy said at a news conference outside his office. The governor said he …

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Google Doodle celebrates 122nd birthday of Dr. Mod Helmy, Egyptian-German doctor
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Doodle celebrates 122nd birthday of Dr. Mod Helmy, Egyptian-German doctor

Live Mint  

Google Doodle on Tuesday celebrates the 122nd birthday of an Egyptian-German medical doctor, Dr. Mod Helmy. During the Holocaust, Dr. Helmy risked his life to rescue Jewish people. After a few years, Dr. Helmy also lost his position because he was subjected to discrimination and persecution by the Nazis. Dr. Helmy also wrote sick notes to innocent people that helped …

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Demolition deadline about to pass for Cairo’s historic houseboats
2 years, 5 months ago

Demolition deadline about to pass for Cairo’s historic houseboats

Al Jazeera  

Egyptian authorities adamant that Nile houseboats will be destroyed or towed, but residents are hoping for a miracle. I am going to court,” said Afifi by phone, imploring Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to back boat owners against what she described as a “miscarriage of justice”. The place the houseboats therefore occupy in the Egyptian memory has meant that people …

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A superfood fit for a pharaoh
3 years, 4 months ago

A superfood fit for a pharaoh

BBC  

A superfood fit for a pharaoh Sarah Freeman Molokhia was once considered the "food of kings" because of its curative powers Dubbed the "food of kings", the unassuming green gloop called molokhia was once outlawed in Egypt because of its alleged aphrodisiac effect. Sarah Freeman Molokhia is a staple of every Egyptian kitchen and is considered the country's emblematic meal …

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