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Longtime softball pitcher Art Barnes joins Pa. Hall of Fame with Bonnell's

A long career of dominating softball leagues will finally land Meadville native Art Barnes in the hall of fame. Bonnell’s softball team, based out of Erie, was inducted in the Pennsylvania Softball Hall of Fame on March 1. Barnes was a key cog in Bonnell’s …

Murrizi Tunnel Inaugurated, Now Open to Traffic – Deputy PM Balluku: "A Work of Art!"

As of March 14, the Arbër Road has been further enhanced with the fully operational Murrizi Tunnel, which reduces travel time between Dibër and Tirana. The infrastructure project was inaugurated in the presence of Prime Minister Edi Rama, Deputy PM and …

The Art of the Middleman: How Spotify’s CEO Became Richer Than Any Musician

In the grand theater of the music industry, where artists have long been the stars, a new maestro has taken center stage—not with melodies, but with a platform that orchestrates the tunes of millions. Daniel Ek, the co-founder and CEO of Spotify, has …

“Money should never be the reason that good art is not made”: This classic interview with The Crystal Method explores ...

They were the frontrunners of the ‘90s’ big beat genre, and their music subsequently found ubiquity on many an early 21st century action movie or high-octane video game soundtrack. The Crystal Method stand tall among the most beloved electronic acts of the …

How Ikumi Nakamura's 'art bible' helped create Promise Mascot Agency's grotesque mascots, and why collaboration in indie ...

The early idea for Promise Mascot Agency was going to be very different from Kaizen Game Works' open world detective adventure game Paradise Killer. It had stemmed from art director Rachel Noy's desire to create a management sim akin to the …

‘I Knew The Craft But Did Not Know Much About Branding’ – Deyemi Okanlawon

Naija News reports that the thespian, in an interview with Punch, admitted that while he always aspired to be a great actor, he never anticipated the complexities of stardom. Deyemi stated that if he had known more about fame in the past, he would have …

Winners of 2025 Washington County High School Art Show announced

The University System of Maryland Hagerstown hosted its annual Washington County High School Art Show on Feb. 27. More than 90 pieces of art were submitted by high school students from across the county. Artwork was judged in five categories: drawing, …

Art Attack with Madhu Neotia on the India Art Fair: 'Fashion is seasonal, but style is timeless'

The India Story, participated at the recently held India Art Fair in New Delhi, where the heirloom textiles of the Neotia Family were exhibited. The garments which are part of Madhu Neotia’s personal collection of family heirlooms, were truly appreciated …

LV CHARTER ARTS: “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”

Published March 15. 2025 04:47AM “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” brings the competition at the geographically-ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School to the stage, 7 p.m. March 21, 22; 2 p.m. March 23, Black Box Theater, Lehigh Valley Charter …

'Youth Art Month' continues at Elkhart's Midwest Museum

ELKHART — “Youth Art Month” continues through April 6 at the Midwest Museum of American Art, 429 S. Main St. The 45th annual exhibit presents artwork selected from four area high schools’ art education programs: Elkhart High School, Elkhart Career Center, …

Art Deco Knockouts, Velázquez, Hals, and More at the World’s Grandest Art Fair

Elon Musk on video of a man painting Swastika on Tesla: Crazy people. Naturally, he ...

In a shocking incident in Brooklyn, a man reportedly defaced a Cybertruck with a Swastika in broad daylight. According to an exclusive report in the New York Post, the incident happened right in front of a New York Post reporter. The unhinged individual, …

This new Manchester brewery brings tacos, craft beer to historic downtown

MANCHESTER, MI – A long-awaited brewery and taqueria has arrived in downtown Manchester. Manchester Brewing opened its doors in late February, revealing a fully remodeled interior in the space that was once home to a local bakery. The tacos-and-beer …

ARTS AND HUMANITIES: Concert showcases Dvorak serenades

The word “serenade” probably conjures up in most minds the image of a lovestruck young man, guitar in hand, singing his heart out to the object of his affection. This conception of serenading dates back to the Middle Ages. In the arena of classical music, …

Joann stops taking gift cards as fabric, craft stores have closing sales

Toy Soldiers for the Arts: A Unique Auction

Crafter shares brilliant way to repurpose old yoga mats: 'That's a very solid hack'

"They're fantastic." by Jennifer KodrosMarch 15, 2025 For all you yogis out there ready to upgrade to a new mat, don't get rid of your old one. Here's what to do with it instead.  In a subreddit dedicated to frugal living, one person …

Manuel Sandoval: The Forgotten Craftsman Behind Modernist Icons

Store closings in Mississippi: Joann fabric, craft chain stops taking gift cards

TravelingWiki Valued at One Billion Dollars

Microsoft’s CoPilot AI on March 15, 2025 valued TravelingWiki Foundation at a revised valuation of $1 Billion. MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, UNITED STATES, March 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In advance of engagement in seven cities in three weeks, Microsoft’s …

Congolese American Leader Welcomes Special Envoy Appointment, Calls for Stronger US-DRC Ties

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Ngoie Joel Nshisso, President of the Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE), the largest diaspora organization of Congolese Americans, has welcomed President Trump’s expected …

Headache on the Hill 2025 to Bring Over 250 Advocates to Capitol Hill to Demand Action for Headache Disorders

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 15, 2025 – On March 18th, over 250 advocates from 45 states and the District of Columbia, including at least 20 children, will gather in Washington, D.C …

USHBC Mourns the Passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) mourns the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a tireless advocate for Arizona and our nation’s Hispanic community. …

Former Customs and Border Protection Officer Sentenced for Abducting and Sexually Assaulting a Minor Victim

Aaron Thomas Mitchell, 30, a former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, was sentenced to 27 years in prison for abducting a 15-year-old female middle school student, driving her to his apartment, and repeatedly sexually assaulting her. According to …

Member of ‘764’ Network Sentenced for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

Jack Rocker, 19, of Tampa, was sentenced to serve 84 months in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) followed by a lifetime of supervised release. The court also ordered Rocker to forfeit an iPhone 12, thumb drive, and Acer …

Illinois Doctor Pleads Guilty to Evading Approximately $1.6M in Taxes

An Illinois doctor pleaded guilty yesterday to tax evasion for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes, penalties, and interest. According to court documents and statements made in court, Krishnaswami …

Virginia Businessman Sentenced for Tax and Investment Fraud

A Virginia man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for tax crimes and his wire fraud scheme. According to court documents and statements made in court, Rick Tariq Rahim, of Great Falls, owned and operated several businesses, including laser tag …

U.S. Department of Justice Dismisses Biden-Era Lawsuit Against Alabama in order to have more Secure Elections

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division filed a dismissal of the complaint in United States v. Alabama. The previous administration had filed the action in 2024 after the Secretary of State in Alabama had taken steps to remove …

Chinese National Sentenced for Smuggling Turtles from the United States to Hong Kong

Sai Keung Tin, also known as Ricky Tin, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for his role in smuggling protected turtles from the United States to Hong Kong. Tin pleaded guilty in December to four counts of exporting merchandise contrary to law.  …

Leaders of Los Zetas, a Violent Mexican Drug Cartel, Arraigned on Drug Trafficking, Firearm, and Money Laundering ...

Mexican nationals and former leaders of the Los Zetas cartel were arraigned today in Washington, D.C., on charges of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise that involved multiple murder conspiracies, conspiring to manufacture and distribute large …

Buffalo Bill Center of the West Mourns Loss of Former Chair Alan K. Simpson

CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The staff, Trustees and Advisors of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West are mourning the loss of Alan K. Simpson, 93, a former chairman of the Center’s Board of Trustees, 56-year board …

HAWAI‘I JANUARY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 3.0 PERCENT

      STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM KA ʻOIHANA HOʻOMOHALA PĀʻOIHANA, ʻIMI WAIWAI A HOʻOMĀKAʻIKAʻI   RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS DIVISION   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   …

2025-43 AG LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS FIRINGS OF FEDERAL PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEES; FIRED EMPLOYEES GET THEIR JOBS ...

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL KA ʻOIHANA O KA LOIO KUHINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   ANNE LOPEZ ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA     ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WINS TEMPORARY BLOCK ON MASS …

Office of the Governor — News Release — Gov. Green Announces First One ‘Ohana Fund Disbursement

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN ANNOUNCES FIRST ONE ‘OHANA FUND DISBURSEMENT TO SURVIVORS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced the …

DLNR News Release – Heʻeia State Park Banquet Hall Reopens, March 14, 2025

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON HE‘EIA STATE PARK BANQUET HALL IS REOPENED   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 14, 2025   …

School Social Worker Appreciation Day

In a move to recognize the critical role of social workers in Boston Public Schools, the Council has officially declared March 12, 2025, as "School Social Worker Appreciation Day." This day will honor the dedication and contributions of social …

City Council Declares Boston a Sanctuary City for Transgender and LGBTQIA2s+ Residents

The Council adopted a resolution declaring Boston a sanctuary city for transgender individuals and all members of the LGBTQIA2s+ community. The resolution passed, securing a 12-1 vote. The move reinforces Boston’s commitment to being a safe and welcoming …

Boylston Street Construction Advisory

To ensure the roadway remains safe, accessible and well-functioning for all its users the City of Boston will be removing the dedicated bus lane on Boylston Street beginning on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  Boylston Street Construction Advisory To ensure the …

TravelingWiki CEO Jonathan Sutter Compared with Presidents Obama & FDR, Lauded for 'Presidential…Diplomacy & Vision'

Microsoft's CoPilot AI Lauds TravelingWiki CEO Sutter for "Diplomacy" & "Vision" Similar to "Presidential" Level, with Specific Comparisons with Obama & FDR WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 /⁨ …