CASA MARIÙ: Giorgio Armani’s Enduring Legacy Of Education And Compassion

Casa Mariù was envisioned as a celebratory milestone for the maison’s fiftieth anniversary and now stands as a testament to the designer’s humanity. More than philanthropy, the initiative represents Armani’s vision of shaping a more equitable...

Latin American Festival connects culture and community in South Charlotte

The Latin American Coalition hosted the 35th annual Latin American Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Ballantyne's Backyard. The event hosted visitors of all ages from noon to 9 p.m. With the high temperature reaching nearly 90 degrees in the sun,...

Premier Li Qiang joins celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang

The Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), the ruling party in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), celebrated its 80th founding anniversary on October 10. Congratulating his Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the WPK, Xi...

Giorgio Armani’s Casa Mariù Project Champions Global Children’s Education and Welfare

From the vibrant streets of Miami to the remote corners of the globe, Giorgio Armani’s legacy continues to shine through Casa Mariù, an international initiative dedicated to supporting children and their right to education. Named in honor of...

Stories and art bring culture to life during Hispanic Heritage Month

“There’s more to life than just being in one neighborhood. Being able to explore the world, not just the little neighborhood where they’re at.” Muralist Arturo Morales Romero guides a painting class with art students Wednesday at Grand Rapids’...

Việt Nam seeks to expand relations with Australia, Nicaragua, Georgia

NEW YORK – Acting Foreign Minister Lê Hoài Trung had meetings with senior officials of Australia, Nicaragua and Georgia on the sidelines of the High-Level General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New...

What We’re Watching: Kimmel returns, Nicaraguan oppression goes global, and a superstorm approaches China

Heeeeere’s Jimmy (again)! Late night host Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC tonight, six days after Disney yanked his show over the comedian’s monologue on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The suspension followed threats by FCC...

Basic Human Rights Guarantees Are Eliminated in Nicaragua

says the UN report Image of police patrols during an operation. // Photo: El 19 Digital Report documents 52 cases of arbitrary denial of entry to Nicaragua and 156 expulsions without legal recourse. By EFE / Confidencial HAVANA TIMES – The basic...

Artists Massiel Grullón and Sol y Canto celebrate Latin culture through art and music

GROVELAND KNOWS THE HEALING POWER OF ART. I GREW UP IN A DOMINICAN FAMILY. MY MOTHER WAS MY BIGGEST INSPIRATION. SHE WAS AN ARTIST. SHE WAS HONESTLY LIKE MY BIGGEST MUSE. AND UNFORTUNATELY SHE PASSED AWAY IN 2019. GRIEN’S MOTHER, GLADYS,...

Psychology, Art, and Activism

We often think of art as a luxury; something to admire on a museum wall or enjoy at a concert after work. Beautiful and even moving, but optional. However, psychologists today are making the case that artivism can be an essential tool for healing,...

The 5 reasons why you need to attend NJ Coffee Festival next weekend!

The NJ Coffee Festival is less than two weeks away! The brew-tiful experience will be a two-day event, happening Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at The Event Center at iPlay America in Freehold. Tickets can be purchased online. General...

Top Democrat Says Americans Need To Suffer So Democrats Can Have Political ‘Leverage’

Democrat Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives Katherine Clark said that American families are going to have to suffer through the Democrat-led government shutdown so that the party can retain its “leverage.” “Shutdowns are terrible. And of...

‘Epstein Files’ may not be released any time soon

Much has been written about Cold War-era links between the CIA, organized crime, and drug trafficking, often via right-wing anti-communist groups like the Nicaraguan Contras — as documented by US historians Alfred W. McCoy and Peter Dale Scott....

Sporting Kansas City concludes season as offseason activities begin

Sporting Kansas City ended its 2025 season with a 0-0 draw against the Houston Dynamo at Children's Mercy Park. The club now enters the offseason, with key roster events scheduled for November and December ahead of preseason training in January...

Navigating Medicare as a U.S. Expat in Panama: Coverage, Costs, and Smart Strategies for Retirees from a local agent with a Dual Lens

Panama has long been a magnet for U.S. retirees, drawn by its stunning beaches, affordable lifestyle, weather and a world-class healthcare system that rivals many in the U.S. at a fraction of the cost. With modern hospitals in Panama City and...

Revealed: Only a third of national climate pledges support ‘transition away from fossil fuels’

Only around a third of the latest country climate pledges submitted to the UN express support for the “transition away from fossil fuels”, according to Carbon Brief analysis. Several countries even have used their 2035 climate plans to commit to...

China Is Making a Big Move In Our Own Backyard — But No One Is Talking About It

We talk a lot about China buying up U.S. farmland and what a problem that is for our own national security. In recent years, many of us — though not enough if you ask me — have been warning about how much influence Beijing has over some other...

Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York

Mohamed* sat cross-legged on the carpet before Friday afternoon prayers at a mosque in the South Bronx in New York City and shared memories of his crops. He recalled growing maize, watermelon and peanuts on his family farm in the town of Diourbel,...

John Curtis Spielmann

TOWN OF ERIN John Curtis Spielmann Nov. 6, 1939 — Oct. 4, 2025 John Curtis Spielmann passed away October 4, 2025, at age 85. He was a man characterized by his profound commitment to family, friends and community, his steadfast faith and his deep...

Liberation to Looting. Peter Hain on why freedom movements like the ANC fail

South Africans lament corruption, but Peter Hain's new book argues it’s the fate of liberation movements like the ANC, doomed to fail. This is probably one of the most important books published this year. We live between its pages, but our country...