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Sinikiwe High pupil making a name for himself in poetry

Premium By BOMIKAZI MDIYA - 12 June 2025 Eighteen-year-old Luvolwethu Mayo, a grade 12 pupil at Sinikiwe High School in Mdantsane, is fast becoming a rising star in the local poetry scene... This article is reserved for Daily Dispatch subscribers. Get …

Letter: Kempton Park resident’s poem reveals hidden struggles

Editor – My name is Thato Mabelane, and I am writing to share a deeply personal experience I believe deserves to be heard by our community. I have written a heartfelt poetic message titled The Pain Behind the Smile – A Message from the Street that reflects …

POEM – Fathers

F is for the Faith you have in me. It’s also for the Fun you bring out in me. A is for all Applause you’ve given me and for the Assistance in my life daily. T is the Tremendous job you do; it’s also for the Treasured time I spend with you. H is for the …

Weekend Scene: Poetry to Roller Derby

It’s been a long, rather dour spring. April showers turned into May monsoons, and it got hard to see the sunlight at the end of it all. But hopefully the month of June has a little bit more of a summer sensibility, save the totally scorching heat last year …

German President to visit Japan for Expo, meet with novelist Haruki Murakami

Myaku-Myaku, the mascot for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is scheduled to visit Japan next week to attend the World Exposition in Osaka, the Japanese government said Wednesday, with …

The famous authors that started off working in children’s literature

(Credits: Far Out / Netflix) Before they became the famed artists and writers we know today, now selling their works for millions, some of the world’s greatest creatives had an unexpected start to their careers: dabbling with children’s literature. …

3 Romance Novels Perfect for Wedding Season

Bobbi Kaur has to prove herself to get promoted in her family’s event planning business, so she’s laser-focused on Kareena Mann and Prem Verma’s wedding being perfect. Chef Benjamin “Bunty” Padda accepts his best friend, the groom’s, request to create the …

Mobile Game Fans Spark Reprint of Classic Literature

Japan’s gaming landscape just got a literary twist! One of the country’s largest book publishers found itself in an unexpected frenzy, rushing to reprint a classic piece of literature due to a surge of interest from mobile game fans. This phenomenon is …

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Vasilyuk Wins 2025 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature, in association with the National Library of Israel, proudly announces Sasha Vasilyuk as the 2025 winner for her debut novel, “Your Presence Is Mandatory” (Bloomsbury Publishing). Inspired by her own family history …

Poetry Foundation Announces the First Sustainable Futures Grants Cohort

Duluth, MN (55816) Today Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High 57F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight Cloudy with rain developing after midnight. Low 47F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near …

Mia Sara's 'Really Good' Life After Ferris Bueller: Living in an English Farmhouse and Writing Poetry (Exclusive)

NEED TO KNOW Mia Sara opens up to PEOPLE about her life now, nearly 40 years after her breakout role as Sloane in 1986's Ferris Bueller's Day Off "I got a really, really good [life]," says the actress and poet, now 57, who lives in a 17th …

High School Graduates Score Above Average in State Matriculation Exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature

High school graduates achieved an average score of 57.53 out of 100 in the compulsory state matriculation exam in Bulgarian Language and Literature in 2025, which shows above basic level of understanding, Evgeniya Kostadinova, head of the Content of …

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 …

Coleman receives Hot Poetry 2025 honorable mention

DAYTON–Kaylee Jo Coleman of Dayton has received an "Honorable Mention" in the Hot Poetry 2025 contest. Coleman submitted a poem entitled "Sagebrush Lizards have been." Sagebrush Lizards have been By Kaylee Jo Coleman, Dayton High School …

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 …

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 …

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 - …

English literature’s last stand

English literature – so it seemed to me when I was a bookish zealot of 18 – was the prince of the humanities. When I was interviewed at Oxford and asked why I wanted to study English, I informed my interrogators (I still remember the phrase that I had …

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 …

HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ISSUES TEST ALERT – NO THREAT TO THE STATE – 2025-007

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE KA ʻOIHANA PILI KAUA   MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. LOGAN DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LUNA HOʻOMALU PŌULIA   HAWAIʻI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY KEʻENA …