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6 Must-Read New Fantasy Novels That Fight for a Better World

Science fiction and fantasy are frequent genre playgrounds for dealing with big issues like structural inequalities and unjust systems. Sometimes these ideas are large and world-spanning, creating dystopian realities for their protagonists to strive …

ARCHSTUDIO Weaves Eastern Poetry into Songmont’s Immersive Retail Landscapes

Chinese bag brand Songmont, celebrated for its fusion of Eastern philosophy and timeless aesthetics, has transitioned from digital dominance into the physical realm with a series of experiential retail stores designed by ARCHSTUDIO. Strategically located …

Handwritten poem by famous Scot found during house clearance could fetch £1200 at auction

A rare and historic manuscript of a poem by a famous Scots that was found during a house clearance is expected to fetch up to £1,200 at a Glasgow auction. A section of Address to the Town-Council of Edinburgh by South Lanarkshire poet Allan Ramsay (1684 - …

Trump Made $3.4 Million From Books Consisting Mostly Of Other People’s Work, New Filing Shows

Topline President Donald Trump reported earning $3.4 million from Winning Team Publishing, which has published three books drawing heavily on material not created by Trump—including publicly available photos and private correspondence he owns the rights to …

My advice to young writers

This article is taken from the June 2025 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Right now we’re offering five issues for just £25. You are, let us say, a “young writer” on the south side of 40, chastened by the findings of the …

WWII Child Survivor Releases Compelling Philippine Memoir

Filipino Author Shares Story of Survival and Hope PALM BAY, Fla., June 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A new memoir, "Paradise Lost! Paradise Regained!: Loving, Forgiving, and letting go...is a magic formula for TRANSFORMATION to regain …

‘The risk was worth it’: All Fours author Miranda July on sex, power and giving women permission to blow up their lives

When Miranda July’s All Fours was published in May last year, it triggered what felt like both a spontaneous resistance movement and the sort of mania last experienced when the final Twilight book dropped, except this time for women in midlife rather than …

Library Notes: Find the pigments of your imagination at your library

Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 14, 2025 Rowan Public Library Rowan Public Library will take turns hosting Amazing Teacher Steve Somers and his show “Pigments of Your Imagination” — a Color Our World magic show! This Summer Reading Big Show performance …

Three Philanthropists To Join Wheeling Hall of Fame

WHEELING — A trio of philanthropists — a couple whose quiet contributions helped so many children with special needs and a man whose name is synonymous with Wheeling Park will join the upcoming Wheeling Hall of Fame 2025 class. The late Martha and Robinson …

Review: INSIDE MY WALLS at Ishida Dance

This weekend at the Asia Society in Houston, Ishida Dance Company is presenting a quartet of majestic offerings entitled Inside My Walls. We get to see four pieces, and included in the program is a world premiere of a work from Brett Ishida based on the …

Summer fun at the White Sulphur Public Library

This summer, the White Sulphur Springs Public Library is excited to offer a variety of engaging in-person and online programs for children and teens of all ages. Storytime for Age 2-5: Join us every Monday at 11 a.m. for Summer Storytime. Young children …

Review: New book provides a different window into the demise of the Franklin Expedition

“Searching for Franklin: New Answers to the Great Arctic Mystery” By Ken McGoogan; Douglas & McIntyre; 364 pages; 2023; $29.95 A detail from English artist Edwin Landseer’s 1864 painting “Man Proposes, God Disposes,” depicting ship’s wreckage in the …

This month in poetry: In just a few words

Book Review | The Hidden Histories of Indian Languages

What did women do when their men went out exploring the world in the various epochs of history? One answer, coming from Peggy Mohan, states that they shaped linguistic power and their children wielded it with authority. She emphasises the role women play …

'A Place for Us' - A Sweeping, Emotional Journey About Love

Patricia Grayhall and her partner wanted to spend the rest of their lives together, but couldn't legally live together in the U.S. or the U.K.; forced to find a place where they could. That was what inspired her to write "A Place for Us." …

Freedom Flottila and Gaza 

A humanitarian maritime campaign organised by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) attempted to break the horrific Israeli blockade of the Gaza strip and deliver humanitarian aid. The flotilla was led by a UK-flagged vessel, the Madleen, and set sail on …

Sylvania Senior Center programs, events for June 16-20

The Sylvania Senior Center, 7140 West Sylvania Avenue, offers meals and a variety of programs and activities for area seniors. Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. in conjunction with …

Book Review: Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson

As the first African American woman and first public defender to sit on the United States Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s place in history is assured. Educated at public schools and the daughter of teachers, Jackson’s high school ambition was to …

Female Hotshot firefighter brings California mega blazes to life in moving memoir

Book Review Wildfire Days: A Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West By Kelly Ramsey Scribner: 338 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. …

Office of the Governor – News Release – Acting Governor Luke Issues Emergency Proclamation Relating to Wildfires

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   SYLVIA LUKE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR KE KEʻENA O KA HOPE KIAʻĀINA EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION ISSUED RELATING TO WILDFIRES   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2025 HONOLULU — Lieutenant …

Crowning a Champion Dad: Dr Bernard Wh Jennings Named National 'Father of the Year' at International Gala in Fort Pierce

Dr. Bernard WH Jennings named “Father of the Year” at IFA gala, honoring 10 exceptional dads for leadership, love, and lasting impact. FT PIERCE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the eve of Father’s Day, the …

Paris Call for Peace: Macron Affirms Commitment to Palestinian-Israeli Civil Society at Historic Diplomatic Convening

Macron Embraces Israeli-Palestinian Civil Society at the Elysees, Affirms Centrality PARIS, FRANCE, June 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joelle Milman - Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) Email: joelle@allmep.org On Friday evening, during a …

Wytrwal Industries Celebrates 250 years of the U.S. Army

Veteran owned defense contractor honors the long history of the world’s best Army MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wytrwal Industries Holding Company, LLC (“Wytrwal”) is honored to celebrate the 250th anniversary of …

Maury Blackman Questions Rationale Behind California’s Six-Day Salmon Season

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a newly released opinion essay titled “The Salmon Are Here. The People Are Ready. So Why Only Six Days?”, longtime outdoorsman and former tech CEO Maury Blackman challenges …

VAREP Policy Conference Confronts VA Loan Crisis & Financial Readiness Gaps for Military & Transitioning Servicemembers

With 150,000+ VA loan defaults, rising financial instability, and weak transition support, VAREP calls for urgent federal reform. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Veterans Association of Real Estate …

50 Years After Fall of Saigon, Brian Thuan Luu Shares Epic Escape and Story of Resilience in Flashlight in the Ocean

Luu's Memoir Chronicles Harrowing Solo Journey from war-torn Vietnam to freedom in America at the age of 13. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NASHVILLE, TN – From the depths of uncertainty to a life built on …

Critical Ballot Info from Todd J. Stein as Early Voting Begins for District Leader AD76 Part A

Todd J. Stein Heads Into Early Voting for District Leader AD76 Part A with Critical Ballot Instructions for Voters NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As early voting begins this weekend, Todd J. Stein, …

Legislature Restores $40 Million for LGBTQ+ Health Equity Programs in State Budget

California LGBTQ+ Leaders Call on Governor Newsom to Maintain Health Equity Funding in Final Budget Agreement SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The California Health Equity Coalition strongly commends the State …

VETCOMM US Celebrates Its Employees and Growth: A Story of Resiliency

VETCOMM US Marks One Year of Exceptional Veteran Support with Customer Service Milestone and Key Leadership Promotions SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VETCOMM US, an organization dedicated to helping veterans …

Moving Ahead Services Successfully Completes Major Election Equipment Deployment Across Allegheny County

Local moving company delivers 633 polling machines and essential equipment to over 400 locations in coordinated two-week operation PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Moving Ahead Services, a trusted local moving …

Person with Measles Visited Boston

Unvaccinated individuals should contact their healthcare provider and monitor for symptoms    The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) report that a person with measles visited Boston from June 7 …

Afghan National Pleads Guilty to Plotting Election Day Terror Attack in the United States

Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, a native and citizen of Afghanistan, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Oklahoma City to two terrorism-related offenses: conspiring and attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State of Iraq and al- …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Georgia Tax Preparer for Fabricating Expenses and Credits

Note: View complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint today to permanently bar tax preparer Tanja D. Hollis, of Griffin, Georgia, and her business, Tanja Tax Preparations LLC, from preparing federal tax returns for others. The complaint, …

Rwandan Immigrant Arrested for Concealing Role as Perpetrator of Genocide After Fraudulently Entering the United States

Note: see indictment here. A federal grand jury in Ohio has returned a three-count indictment unsealed today charging Rwandan national Vincent Nzigiyimfura, also known as Vincent Mfura, 65, of Dayton, Ohio with lying on his U.S. immigration and …

Former Massachusetts Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

A Massachusetts man and a former attorney pleaded guilty today to evading his taxes. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: until 2020, Paul Anthony Conte, of Upton, Massachusetts, was an attorney and member of the …

Michigan Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material on a Military Base

A Michigan man was sentenced today to five years in prison for possessing over 41,026 images and videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He was also ordered to pay $63,000 in restitution. According to court documents, David Mark Bartels, 38, of White …

Hyde School Senior Robert Kosar Honored for Excellence in U.S. Governmental History

Hyde senior Robert Kosar honored for excellence in U.S. Government; praised for civic insight. He will attend Kent State University this fall. BATH, ME, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hyde School is proud to announce that …

U.S. Army’s Recruiting Transformation Reveals Strategic Blueprint for Internal Communications Success

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new analysis from RAPP’s Senior Vice President of Account Leadership, Cecil Wolberton, positions the U.S. Army’s revamped recruiting approach as a model for corporate communicators aiming …

KiDS Campaign Rallies World on Father’s Day with Launch of Global Warning Label Day

Partnership of nearly 40 organizations on 6 continents demand action from Big Tech Executives on Father's Day in many countries across the world BLOOMINGTON, MN, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With just days to go before …