Since launching in fall 2021, the partnership between Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) and Bethune Arts Elementary School in Minneapolis has been redefining arts education through a multi-year, schoolwide initiative. This collaboration offers integrated arts programming at every grade level, professional development for educators, and family engagement—all designed to nurture student achievement and build community. Ann…
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Chain Theatre’s highly anticipated Summer One-Act Festival returns July 10 through August 2, 2025, promising an explosive mix of daring theatrical voices and genre-defying performances. Taking place at the Chain Theatre’s home in midtown Manhattan (312 W. 36th Street), this year’s festival features over 90 new one-act plays presented in curated nightly blocks. Each performance…
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As drone usage increases across both military and civilian sectors worldwide, demand is surging for innovative unmanned aerial systems (UAS) developed in North America. Draganfly Inc., a leading drone solutions and systems developer, has announced the first deliveries of its Flex FPV (First Person View) systems to a major U.S. military prime contractor supporting land…
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In their gripping new techno-thriller The Forever Factor, former Oracle executive Tom Hogan and co-author Amanda Iles dive into one of humanity’s oldest obsessions: the desire to live forever. Now a #1 Amazon bestseller, the novel blends real-world science with the ethical dilemmas and shadowy power plays that surround longevity research. “What begins as a…
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In a sweeping show of resistance, over 200,000 people filled the streets of New York City on June 14, as part of the national “No Kings” Day of Defiance—a coordinated protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and executive actions. Demonstrators turned out in droves to push back against what organizers describe as “executive overreach,” citing…
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Each year, as prom season rolls around, Brooklyn native and celebrity tailor Lionel Nichols turns a personal struggle into an act of generosity — by giving one high school senior the prom look of a lifetime. Nichols, founder of the luxury fashion brand Mario & Lee, knows what it’s like to miss out. He couldn’t…
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Earn Your Leisure’s Invest Fest is returning to Atlanta for its fifth annual celebration of financial empowerment, innovation and culture — and the 2025 lineup is its most star-studded yet. Set to take place August 22–24 at the Georgia World Congress Center, Invest Fest 2025 will welcome over 50,000 attendees and feature a powerhouse lineup…
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New research from global talent firm Robert Walters suggests that companies holding back on pay raises may be paying a different kind of price: their employees. According to the firm’s 2025 survey, 49% of U.S. business leaders have seen an uptick in employee turnover after delaying or reducing salary increases for white-collar workers. As companies…
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The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has released a new report, “States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America,” offering a state-by-state breakdown of labor policy performance and its impact on economic mobility and worker freedom. The publication, positioned as a guide for lawmakers, evaluates how each of the 50 states supports pro-worker and…
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A new study from Optimum finds that American TV viewers aren’t ready to cut the cord just yet—and they want more from their viewing experience. Despite the growing popularity of streaming services, only 25% of U.S. households rely on them exclusively. More than half still use a mix of traditional cable TV and streaming platforms…
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