Last Call: Dianne Langford James, Entrepreneur and community organizer

Life coach, mentor and community leader, Dianne Langford James draws from her own life experience when working to uplift others, including women, youths and people of color. That experience includes growing up with Cape Verdean roots, overcome...

Shreveport’s best kept secret: a Disney author living right here

SHREVEPORT, La. - Start off a conversation about Disney and you’re likely to hear about Snow White, Bambi, Spider-Man or even The Avengers. But in Shreveport, the name turning heads is Shreveport's best kept secret: Kirk Reedstrom. ​Yes! One of...

International Documentary Festival Amsterdam Announces Competition Lineups; Slate Packed With World Premieres

International Documentary Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) revealed its full competition lineups today, completing the slate for the upcoming 38th edition of the world’s largest nonfiction cinema festival that runs from November 13-23 in the Dutch...

Ex-HOF leader Stephen A. Perry says education guided his career

"When I think of my career, it starts with my family," said Canton native Stephen A. Perry. "My perspective in trying to achieve things – in trying to do things for the community – started with my parents." "My mother and father were both people...

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Brewers turn potential grand slam by Dodgers slugger Max Muncy into wild double play in NLCS MILWAUKEE (AP) — Max Muncy came within inches of hitting a grand slam for the Los Angeles Dodgers to open the scoring in the National League Championship...

IDFA to Open With Shorts Program, Announces Victor Kossakovsky’s ‘Trillion,’ Dmytro Sukholytkyy-Sobchuk’s ‘Silent Flood’ in Competition

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) has announced the main competition lineups for its 38th edition, taking place in the Dutch city between Nov. 13-23. The now complete selection features almost 250 films from 76 countries...

Through polls in Feb, we institutionalize commitment to people’s power: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said they will hold the national election in February and with it, they will institutionalize their commitment to justice and people’s power. Last year, Prof Yunus said, people of Bangladesh rose...

How Brands Can Make The Most Of The 2026 World Cup

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 01: FIFA World Cup Trophy on display during the official Trophy Tour around FIFA 2026 World Cup host cities on July 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA via Getty Images The...

DJ Lady Shaka: Connecting Māori, Pasifika and electronic music cultures on the global stage

He tūhono i ngā puoro o uki ki ngā puoro o te anamata - koirā te whāinga nui a Shakaiah Perez, arā ko DJ Lady Shaka mō āna mahi whakatangitangi puoro. “Ko tōku mea tino nui kia tango i ngā oro o ngā mātua tīpuna - ngā oro Māori, ngā oro Samoa, ngā...

Digital Nomad? Here’s the Travel Insurance You Actually Need

Key features of digital nomad travel insurance Traditional travel insurance typically applies to common inconveniences like delays, cancellations, lost luggage, and medical emergencies, with the option to add a plethora of extras such as adventure...

IDFA Reveals 250 Documentaries Headed for Amsterdam — Many Will Shape the International Doc Conversation for the Next Year

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) remains the most influential global platform for documentaries centered in Europe. This year’s 38th edition (November 13-23) boasts 250 titles in short and feature form from 76...

Trump targets illegal immigrants from Nigeria, other African countries

By Paul Dada There are indications that thousands of illegal immigrants from Nigeria and other African countries may be deported from the U.S by the Donald Trump administration. Trump, since he was sworn-in, has already started to make good his...

Boston’s Brazilian roots run deep

And Portuguese is the third-most-spoken language in the Commonwealth, after English and Spanish, thanks to the influx of immigrants from not only Brazil but Portugal and Cape Verde, too. Most Brazilians living in the state, like Vitorino, have...

Over 1,200 Kenyans to be deported under Donald Trump’s new immigration policies

US president Donald Trump has taken steps to overhaul the immigration system with an emphasis on how migrants are processed and deported Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Kenya is among the East African countries with the highest...

Today’s news: Disappointed companies; Have taxpayers recovered aid?

Good morning! It’s time to turn our attention to the front pages of the newspapers this Monday, October 13. In the aftermath of the local elections, the national press is predominantly marked by the results. Newspapers such as Público, Jornal de...

COP30 in Brazil Aims for a United Front Against Climate Change

Brazil is set to host the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) from November 10 to 21 in the Amazonian city of Belém, facing a major challenge: uniting the world around continued climate action despite mounting global crises —...

Bermuda Immigration & Protection Order 2025

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is advising the public that the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2024 has been revoked and replaced with the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2025. A...

Sailing with family: tips to keep your children safe & happy on board

How do you juggle feeds, naps and tantrums while sailing around the world? Ali Wood gets top tips from the liveaboard Stevens family “Crossing the Atlantic with these two is not something I would recommend,” says Stef Stevens, mother of...

Addressing ECOWAS Court’s access to justice and judgment enforcement challenges

By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The ECOWAS Court of Justice, long celebrated for its bold human rights rulings, is now under growing pressure to reform. In spite of its landmark judgments, the court continues to struggle with one...

Kazakh Cadets Complete Atlantic Crossing as Part of Unique Educational Voyage

ASTANA – Second-year Kazakhstan Maritime Academy (KMA) cadets of the Kazakh-British Technical University crossed the Atlantic Ocean on the Dutch sailing vessel Eendracht, covering nearly 5,910 kilometers. The route began on Cape Verde Island, off...