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'Traditional crafts' panel discussion explores sector’s future

Organised by Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the discussion hosted Asma Al Hammadi, Acting Assistant Undersecretary for the Creatives Development Sector at the Ministry of Culture; Reem BinKaram, Director …

'This is a movement': N.C. artists painting mural to honor bullying victims

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte artists are painting a mural to honor the lives of two young girls who died by suicide after being bullied.  Rosalia Torres-Weiner, Eva Crawford and Matt Moore will paint the mural in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood in …

Disposals – and M&A – on cards as Kraft Heinz looks to craft new future

Given Kraft Heinz’s ongoing difficulties in growing its top line, the news the US food and drinks major is weighing its options isn’t the biggest surprise. But what comes next for the Heinz ketchup and Jell-O desserts owner remains the subject of some …

Michigan antique markets to check out this summer

The slower pace of summer is great for wandering through antiques and flea markets. You'll want to arrive early for the best selection, though know as the day goes on and it gets closer to closing time, you might be able to strike some good deals with …

Show by folk music duo and special guest coming to Pound Arts Centre

On Friday, May 23, they will be performing alongside special guest Hannah Cumming who plays the violin. The pair have been working together for more than 20 years and specialise in folk music with Hutchinson on the accordion and Wimhurst on the clarinet. …

RBSE 12th Result 2025 Official Websites: Arts, Commerce, Science streams results at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Class Result 2025 Official Websites: The Board of Secondary Education, Rajasthan (BSER) on May 22 declare the Class 12 results for the 2025 exams. Students can check and download the RBSE Class 12 results from rajeduboard. …

Dogtown: Come and meet Sparky and a lovely lineup of road-tested pups at the Kinetic Sculpture Race

A passel of pups. Photo by Lucinda Adamson Space Sparky, the Kinetic Foster Dog, will be running again this weekend! Come on out to the Arcata Plaza to meet Sparky and his adoptable entourage. We are usually at the Plaza by 10 a.m. if you want to come by …

College cooks up innovation with state-of-the-art kitchen

A college has unveiled a £250,000 state-of-the-art professional kitchen facility designed to help local food firms scale up their products at a fraction of the usual cost. East Kent Colleges Group (EKC) has unveiled the bookable kitchen at its The Yarrow …

Fantasy elephant sculptures reflect culture at the Art of Chang exhibition

“This design celebrates the beauty of life and the spirit of remembrance, reminding us that love and memories transcend time. This elephant is decorated with bright colours to honour art, culture, and enduring bonds across generations,” explained Narin …

First Call: Art Rooney's insight on 'heated' debate over tush push; new NFL postseason award

Thursday’s “First Call” has quotes from Steelers owner Art Rooney II about how things went down in a prickly meeting surrounding the idea of eliminating the tush push. We also have a new award in NFL circles, recruiting information from Pitt and Duquesne …

Walking the Camino and the art of letting go

I never really planned to walk the Camino. At least, not consciously. But perhaps the seed had been sown long ago—when I was still a young girl, sitting quietly as my father read The Way by Jose Maria Escriva. He spoke of walking and faith as if they were …

Weekly home sales: Welcoming craftsman in Dighton sells for $760K 

Saving souls and breaking boards: A Staten Island priest’s journey in faith and martial arts

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rev. Adaly Rosado, 40, may sport a clerical collar, but he definitely isn’t the type of Catholic priest you could say is straight out of central casting. As the parochial vicar at St. Christopher and St. Margaret Mary R.C. Church in …

Review: Wherefore art thou Romeo? Certainly not in Mann Mast Malang

William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has been adapted on screen time and again because the story of forbidden, and ultimately tragic, love between two young people has proven irresistible for audiences around the world. Shakespeare, however, never …

Northfield City Council Debates Putting A Cap on the Art Allowance; Advocates Note The Important Role of Arts in the ...

By Logan Wells, News Director | Logan@kymnradio.net & Maya Betti, News Intern After a proposal by Councilors Peter Dahlen and Chad Beumer in April, the Northfield City Council discussed the city’s Art Allowance of 1% for the arts at last week’s work …

Arts Listings: Week of 5/22/2025

Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer. OPENING THEATER ALICIA’S MIRACLES | May 23-June 8. Based on a 15-year investigation of the …

First Lady donates N100m in support of Arts Education initiative

By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has donated N100 million in support of arts educational initiative in Nigeria. She announced the donation at a Charity Gala Dinner organised by Spouses of Heads of Mission in Nigeria in aid of …

Luoyang's historical legacy: where ancient art meets modern innovation

Tourists visit the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, central China's Henan province. (Photo by Shi Guangming/People's Daily Online) On May 19, Chinese President Xi Jinping toured the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, central China's Henan province, …

Why Ma•Ma•Ci•Ta’s Charles Montañez values consistency in crafting complex flavors

A kitchen that whips up Mexican dishes is usually the place where you see a habanero, a taco, and a cob of corn together, but when you meet Charles Montañez, you’d realize they can also congregate as a tattoo sleeve. In fact, even if he won’t say it …

Regulators Discuss Challenges in Dentistry at Chicago Meeting

AADB event highlights growing concerns CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Association of Dental Boards (AADB), a leading organization in dental regulation, held its Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago this April …

THE AMERICAN HINDU JEWISH CONGRESS JOINS IN SUPPORT OF THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS AND ITS PROMISE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Kapoor, Chairman, American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC), joined with the Abraham Accords Prosperity Group to discuss the next steps following President Donald J. Trump’s …

NEW JERSEY REPUBLICAN LEADERS HOST HISTORIC CAPITOL HILL ASSEMBLAGE AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL ISLAMIST TERRORISM

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Hindu Jewish Congress (AHJC) hosted a Roundtable discussion by Hindu American and Jewish American leaders at the Capitol Hill Club receiving resounding support from …

VetComm CEO Kate Monroe to be Honored at The Military and Veteran Entertainment Awards

Honored for Tireless Advocacy and Dedication to Veteran Community SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping veterans secure VA disability compensation, proudly announces that …

USHBC Commends Amazon For Continuing to Empower Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) applauds Amazon for empowering and partnering with American small businesses. Amazon’s 2024 Small Business Empowerment Report …

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA Mourns the Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, DC

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA Mourns the Murder of Israeli Embassy Staffers in Washington, DC WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem – USA expresses …

20 Members of Congress Tell Interior Secretary to Suspend Billion-Dollar Plan to Kill Half a Million Barred Owls

Representatives Andrew Garbarino & Adam Gray lead bipartisan letter from 10 Republicans & 10 Democrats calling to scuttle plan to kill over 450,000 barred owls WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S. …

New Report Reveals Dangerous Deterioration of New York’s Roads Despite Record Tax and Toll Revenues

43% of NY roads are in poor shape, 10% of bridges are unsafe, yet tolls rise. James Medows demands action to fix NYC’s crumbling infrastructure. NEW YORK, NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Released data studies are …

MDC Announces Lakeisha Hood Moise as New President and CEO

Hood Moise will be the first woman to lead MDC in its 57-year history DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MDC is proud to announce the appointment of Lakeisha Hood Moise as its next President and CEO. A seasoned cross- …

TOOTRiS Wins 3 Telly Awards for Child Care Advocacy and Workplace Impact

Recognized for Excellence in Social Responsibility, Workplace Culture, and Corporate Storytelling SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TOOTRiS announced today that it has won three awards in the 46th Annual Telly …

U.S. Working to Stop Azerbaijani Invasion of Armenia, Says Secretary of State Rubio

Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) Press Trump Administration to Enforce Section 907; Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian Prisoners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

Two Charged in $227M Medicare Fraud Scheme

An Illinois man and a foreign national were arrested yesterday on criminal charges related to their alleged submission of more than $227 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare. According to court documents, Syed Murtuza Kablazada, 34, of Arlington …

Law Enforcement Seize Record Amounts of Illegal Drugs, Firearms, and Drug Trafficking Proceeds in International ...

Today, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice’s Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team, and international law enforcement partners announced the results of Operation RapTor, including the arrests of 270 dark web vendors, …

Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission File Statement of Interest on Anticompetitive Uses of Common ...

Today, the Justice Department, joined by the Federal Trade Commission (the “Agencies”) filed a statement of interest in the Eastern District of Texas in the case of Texas et al. v. BlackRock, Inc. The States’ lawsuit—led by the Texas Attorney General— …

L3 Technologies Inc. Agrees to Pay $62,000,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations arising from Submission of False ...

L3 Technologies Inc., a corporation doing business in Utah, has agreed to pay the United States $62 million to settle allegations that its division, Communications System West, violated the False Claims Act and the Truth In Negotiations Act by knowingly …

Two Florida Men Plead Guilty for Their Roles in Years-Long Off-the-Books Payroll Scheme

Two Florida men pleaded guilty today before Magistrate Judge Leslie Hoffman Price for the Middle District of Florida for their roles in a years-long off-the-books payroll scheme. The pleas must be accepted by a U.S. district court judge. The following is …

Leader of Qakbot Malware Conspiracy Indicted for Involvement in Global Ransomware Scheme

A federal indictment unsealed today charges Rustam Rafailevich Gallyamov, 48, of Moscow, Russia, with leading a group of cyber criminals who developed and deployed the Qakbot malware. In connection with the charges, the Justice Department filed today a …

U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1100 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes ...

Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational …

Colombian National Sentenced to Over 20 Years in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Kidnap and Assault U.S. Army Soldiers ...

A Colombian national was sentenced today in the Southern District of Florida for her role in kidnapping and assaulting two members of the U.S. military who were on temporary duty in Bogotá, Colombia. Kenny Julieth Uribe Chiran, 35, was sentenced to 262 …

Chairman Comer Demands Testimony from Biden’s Doctor, Former White House Aides on Cover-Up of Mental Decline

WASHINGTON—As part of the investigation into the cover-up of President Joe Biden’s mental decline and potentially unauthorized use of autopen for sweeping pardons and other executive actions, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee …