Evolution of writing: Why was ‘J’ the last letter added to the alphabet?

Evolution of writing: Why was ‘J’ the last letter added to the alphabet?

Following Trissino’s advocacy, the use of “J” spread gradually among scholars and printers throughout Europe. By the 17th century, the letter was universally recognised in the English language and was officially documented as distinct from “I” in a publication from 1633, solidifying its place in the alphabet.

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Top officials of Kenya Tea Development Agency face economic crime charges after detectives expose massive looting

Top officials of Kenya Tea Development Agency face economic crime charges after detectives expose massive looting

KTDA is a private company collectively owned by over 600,000 smallholder tea farmers across 16 counties. These farmers are shareholders in 54 tea companies, which, together with 15 satellite factories, own KTDA Holdings and its eight subsidiaries.

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Waiting for Obamas divorce, in vain: Why for 32 years America has gossiped about ‘looming Barack and Michelle Obama split’

Waiting for Obamas divorce, in vain: Why for 32 years America has gossiped about ‘looming Barack and Michelle Obama split’

The former first lady, who shares daughters Malia Obama, 26, and Sasha Obama, 23, with her husband, former president Barack Obama, got candid with Kylie Kelce about her and Barack’s differing opinions on the size of their family on the March 20 episode of Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast.

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How three chickens inheritance from mother in-law blossomed into thriving poultry farm for Kiambu woman

How three chickens inheritance from mother in-law blossomed into thriving poultry farm for Kiambu woman

Her background a compelling story of a humble beginning. For capital, she inherited three chickens from her mother-in-law.

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Bill Clinton tears into Trump at Democratic convention that introduced Harris’ running mate Walz to Americans

Bill Clinton tears into Trump at Democratic convention that introduced Harris’ running mate Walz to Americans

Many Americans had never heard of Tim Walz until Harris made him her running mate. In his first weeks of campaigning, he’s charmed supporters with his background and helped to balance Harris’ coastal background as a cultural representative of Midwestern states whose voters she needs this fall.

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How Barack and Michelle Obama roused crowd for Harris at Democratic National Convention

How Barack and Michelle Obama roused crowd for Harris at Democratic National Convention

At 63, Barack Obama loomed large in the messy deliberations that led Biden to step out of the race last month and endorse Harris, his vice president. Harris, 59, has ridden a historic whirlwind in which her campaign has broken records for fundraising and packed arenas with supporters.

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How Harris’ series of meetings with Obamas reshaped Democrat’s push against Trump

How Harris’ series of meetings with Obamas reshaped Democrat’s push against Trump

Democrats have coalesced around Harris as opinion polls swing in the party’s favour, but a month ago some were openly questioning whether she was the right choice to beat Republican candidate Donald Trump when President Joe Biden was forced out of the race after a halting debate performance.

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Kamala Harris builds momentum as Barack and Michelle Obama endorse, give her crucial support

Kamala Harris builds momentum as Barack and Michelle Obama endorse, give her crucial support

The Obamas are perhaps the last major party figures to endorse Harris formally, a reflection of the former president’s desire to remain, at least publicly, a party elder operating above the fray. The Obamas remain prodigious fundraising draws and popular surrogates at large campaign events for Democratic candidates.

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