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Four Iranian photographers win at 15th Arctic Exhibition of Photographic Art

TEHRAN – The winning works of the 15th Arctic Exhibition of Photographic Art in Norway have been announced, with six photos from four Iranian photographers among them. All the submitted works to the event were evaluated by a panel of judges, and the …

Small craft advisory for Barbados as winds push swell heights

The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) issued a small craft advisory for the island from 2 p.m. today through noon Wednesday. The Atlantic high pressure system is currently generating winds of 20 to 25 knots across Barbados and the eastern Caribbean …

Arts & Culture: What We’re Reading this Summer 

The world has recently been inundated with think-pieces about how college students are functionally illiterate, as they are no longer interested or capable of reading seriously and are completely reliant on AI for even the simplest assignments. However, we …

Art Billboards Showing in June

Adult Spencerr Hannibal, MO – Throughout the month of June, digital billboards at Broadway & Maple Avenue and Stardust Drive will showcase vibrant works by local artists as part of the Hannibal Arts Council’s 10th Annual ART IN THE OPEN billboard …

Pottery painting fun in Sotogrande

Pottery Painting. Credit: Sotogrande Racket Center Pottery painting is back in Sotogrande this June, offering a fun and creative way to spend a Sunday morning. Whether you are a total beginner or love to paint, this relaxed event is open to all ages and …

What a sunny van Gogh painting of ‘The Sower’ tells us about Pope Leo’s message of hope

Why Southern California has such a dense concentration of Craftsman homes

Is there a more distinctly California home than the Craftsman? Known for its sprawling porches, gabled roofs, hardwood floors and an emphasis on beautiful materials like exposed beams, these low-slung homes were hand-tailored to a lifestyle that cherishes …

Knitting Faiths Together: Using Art And Yarn To Grow Dialogue Between Religions

Why it’s time to return the Parthenon sculptures to Greece

In parliament, we are not normally political allies. One of us sits on the Labour benches, the other on the opposition side. One of us campaigned for Britain to remain in the EU, the other negotiated our departure. But we agree on this: whether we are part …

Letlow Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner from Livingston Parish

Submitted WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced Gabrielle Sibley, a junior at French Settlement High School in Livingston Parish, as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s 5th District. Sibley’s sketch, “ …

Remembering Artist Mac Whitney, A Texas Art Superhero Who Transcended the Limits of Steel

Beloved innovative sculptor and Texas art legend Mac Whitney (1936 to 2025), who passed away earlier this spring, embodied the rugged individualist archetype. Whitney’s versatility and ingenuity as a sculptor who worked fearlessly with acrylic and steel …

Crafts for Kids

Outdoor Sculpture Show Returns for its 28th Season

Marvel’s Death Gets a Comics-Accurate Design Revealed in Agatha All Along Concept Art

There’s a lot more for live-action superhero projects to consider than comic books when bringing a character to life. For starters, money is always a huge factor, sometimes being the difference between a quality costume and one that looks like it’s off the …

New art exhibit to open at Sioux City's Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

by: Liz Roop Posted: Jun 9, 2025 / 08:11 AM CDT Updated: Jun 9, 2025 / 08:59 AM CDT SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — A new art exhibit is about to open at Sioux City’s Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. The display will feature the the artwork of …

This 200-year-old-condom in “mint condition” features erotic art and a striking message

Image credits: Rijksmuseum. This image is pixelated but you can see the original one on the museum’s page. It’s hard to shock a city like Amsterdam. But tucked inside a glass case at the Rijksmuseum, an unassuming tube of animal membrane is making a big …

Koceila Chougar to Launch International Exhibition Program After Art Basel 2025 Debut

MONTE-CARLO , MONACO, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franco‑Algerian painter Koceila Chougar (b. 1985, Tizi‑Ouzou) will embark on a multi‑city exhibition schedule in 2026–2027 after unveiling new large‑format works at Art Basel 2025. His …

Scottsdale Community Arts offering grants

Scottsdale Arts is accepting applications for the Community Arts Grant Program, which provides funding to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Scottsdale and throughout the Valley for projects that serve the Scottsdale community. In 2024, 22 …

Hotel review: Art’Otel London Hoxton, a modern art hotel in trendy Shoreditch

Getting there: I arrived at London Heathrow after the mammoth journey straight through from Auckland, but the journey to Art’Otel was stress-free. I jumped on the Heathrow Express, a fast train that takes 15 minutes to Paddington station, then walked a …

Foreign Control of U.S. Lumber Mills Sparks Economic and Policy Debate

Canadian Firms Now Operate Majority of Southern Sawmills, Prompting Calls for Greater Domestic Ownership and Strategic Review LEESBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over the past decade, Canadian forestry companies have …

VETCOMM US CEO and Marine Corps Veteran Kate Monroe Lands in Los Angeles to Cover Military Response to Riots, ICE Raids

Award-Winning Advocate to Provide Reporting on Marines, National Guard and Veteran Perspectives Amid Civil Unrest—Live Coverage on Instagram and TikTok LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO of …

Sedona Conference Issues 'Open Letter' in Defense of the Judiciary

The influential law reform organization urges members to pressure Congress for increased protection of judges, court staff, and their families. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sedona Conference, a leading …

CCHF Will Expose the REAL ID Threat at FreedomFest 2025

Red-lined TSA letter exposes federal overreach ahead of Palm Springs presentation ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) Co-founder and President Twila Brase, RN, PHN, will …

California Cities Lead Nation in Quality of Life

Report ranks San Ramon (CA) and Pleasanton (CA) at the top of the list WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when economic growth alone no longer defines community success, the U.S. Social Progress Map …

Ukraine’s Children of War and the Helpers: Live Webinar to Feature Firsthand Stories from Ukrainian Teens, Humanitarians

Common Man for Ukraine co-founders and Ukrainian teens to join June 18 live discussion moderated by Clinton Global Initiative's Ukraine Action Network leader PLYMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tens of thousands …

FCC Certifies EUCAST Global’s 5G Indoor Base Station, Marking Major Milestone for Secure U.S. Network Deployment

Certification Highlights EUCAST’s Role as a Trusted, Non-Chinese Alternative Supporting Rip-and-Replace Across Federal and Enterprise Networks DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EUCAST Global Inc., a leading provider …

SAF Lawsuit Challenges Under 21 Handgun Ban in New Jersey

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joined by New Jersey Firearms Owners Syndicate (NJFOS), have filed a lawsuit in district court challenging New Jersey’s ban on adults under …

The Road to Freedom Runs Through St. Augustine

Recognizing Juneteenth and Black history on Florida’s Historic Coast ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Black history on …

Comer and Pfluger Applaud Passage of Bill Protecting Sanctity of Americans’ Voting Rights in D.C.

WASHINGTON—House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 884, legislation that prohibits individuals who are not U.S. citizens from …

Comer and Garbarino Applaud Passage of Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act

WASHINGTON—House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act (H.R. 2096), which restores due …

Wrap Up: Congress Taking Action to Ensure the Safety of Americans’ Personal DNA Data

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing today titled “Securing Americans’ Genetic Information: Privacy and National Security Concerns Surrounding 23andMe’s Bankruptcy Sale.” During the hearing, members highlighted …

Chairman Comer Urges House to Pass Bill to Protect Integrity of Local D.C. Elections

WASHINGTON— House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks on the House floor today in support of H.R. 884, a bill that prohibits noncitizens from voting in elections in the District of Columbia. The …

Chairman Comer Delivers Remarks in Support of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department Officers

WASHINGTON— House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered remarks on the House floor today in support of H.R. 2096, the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act. This bill, introduced by Rep. Andrew …

Pakistani National Extradited to Face Charges in Connection with Plot to Carry Out ISIS-Inspired Mass Shooting at Jewish ...

A Pakistani citizen residing in Canada, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, was extradited to the United States on June 10, in connection with an indictment filed in the Southern District of New York. Khan was charged with attempting …

Alabama Chiropractor Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion and Obstruction

Shortly after trial began, an Alabama chiropractor pleaded guilty yesterday to tax evasion and obstructing the IRS. The following is according to court documents and evidence admitted at trial: Gary Forrest Edwards, of Shelby County, Alabama, owned and …

Justice Department Fighting Discrimination Against U.S. Workers

The Justice Department announced today that it has secured a settlement agreement with Epik Solutions, a California technology recruiting company, to resolve Epik Solutions’ violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by preferring to recruit …

No Kings: Eastern Shore Community Joins National Movement to Defend Democracy

Cambridge protest joins 2,000+ nationwide demanding democracy over dictatorship and rejecting Trump-style authoritarianism. No kings, no exceptions. CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, June 14 from 4:00 …

Smithsonian's Conflicting Legal and Public Claims Renew Debate Over Presidential Authority and Institutional Status

Smithsonian faces scrutiny as conflicting claims of independence and federal status fuel legal uncertainty over Trump’s attempt to fire Director Kim Sajet. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Smithsonian …

LinkShadow Unveils CyberMeshX Platform: Ushering in the Next Era of Cybersecurity

LinkShadow unveils its groundbreaking CyberMeshX Platform, transitioning from siloed security to a comprehensive, mesh-driven cybersecurity ecosystem. ATHENS, GA, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LinkShadow, a global leader in …