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Heritage advocates hope new jail owner respects building's history

Breadcrumb Trail Links Daily Gleaner Fredericton & West Pictured is the old York County jail on Brunswick Street, built in 1842. Photo by Matthew Daigle/Brunswick News The new buyer and plans for the Old York County Gaol building on Brunswick …

Pioneering Turkish Historian Links Genocide Recognition to Democracy

YEREVAN (PanARMENIAN.Net) — Turkish historian Prof. Taner Akçam, founding director of the Armenian Genocide Research Program at UCLA, presented the Armenian edition of his book, The Origins of the Genocidal State, at the Faculty of History, Yerevan State …

COLUMN: Lilac, science gold and peacock blue: The history of graduation regalia

Have you ever wondered why we wear long, stuffy robes and square hats for graduation ceremonies?   Regalia is just another term for traditional or special clothing worn during ceremonies. When I think of regalia, I envision Mia Thermopolis in “The Princess …

Upcoming Loveland events: Comedy, theater and history talk and more

LOVELAND Moms Unhinged Moms Unhinged will present a comedy show at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St. The moms explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating and other things that …

No Pants Day 2025 Date, History and Significance: No Nudity, but People Publicly Wear Only Undergarments on First Friday ...

At the risk (not risqué) of being bizarre, there is an interesting event named No Pants Day observed every year on the first Friday of May. No Pants Day 2025 falls on May 2. No Pants Day, also referred to as National No Pants Day, is an unofficial holiday …

Rotary hears presentation from Carson Valley historian, author

Local historian Bob Ellison dazzled the April 10 Minden Rotary Club meeting with his wealth of knowledge of the Carson Valley. Ellison is a longtime resident and author of four books about the area including “First Impressions: The Trail Through Carson …

Archaeologists solve mystery of 18th-century 'air-dried' mummy

For centuries, the secrets of mummification have captured scientists and historians. Now, after years of mystery, the "unusually" well-preserved mummy of an 18th-century priest has finally been revealed to have been embalmed using a strange …

Justice Alito Calls Out State Over 'Unsavory Discriminatory History'

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito called out the state of Oklahoma for its "unsavory discriminatory history" against religious groups in a closely-watched case that could have significant implications for education. Speaking during oral …

Meet the scientists who really care about Utah Hockey Club’s (potential) new name

Josh Lively isn’t the world’s biggest hockey fan. But early this year, the eastern Utah man knew he had to get to Salt Lake City for an NHL game. Utah Hockey Club was holding a vote among fans to help pick the team’s new name and Lively had a strong …

Sunken coastline and higher flooding risks: Scientists chart a worst-quake scenario

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An ancient meteorite strike hit what is now Scotland significantly later than previously thought, scientists say. The finding will rewrite the region's geological history and change what researchers thought they knew about some of the U.K.'s …

Dr Shailaja of IICT becomes first women to be designated as Distinguished Scientist at CISR Headquarters

Dr Shailaja assumed charge on April 28 and is the first women to do so in the eight-decade history of CSIR. Hyderabad: Former senior scientist from Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Dr. Shailja Donempudi, has become the …

A scientist was urged not to take a risky cosmic image. He didnt listen.

In the summer of 1995, Robert Williams, then director of the Space Telescope Science Institute, which manages the Hubble Space Telescope's research program, was paid two visits by the renowned astronomer John Bahcall, considered one of Hubble's …

Experience the wild up close at this portable Natural History Museum in Visakhapatnam

Participants experiencing the portable natural history museum by Wilded, a Nature education group, at a residential society in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: K R DEEPAK At the edge of a garden in Visakhapatnam, a carpenter bee once drilled a perfect …

From giant star to your necklace: Indian-origin NASA scientist finds a billion-year-old alien connection to gold

The origin of heavy elements like gold, platinum, and uranium has long been one of the universe's greatest mysteries. While lighter elements were forged in stars, the source of these heavier elements remained unclear for decades. Now, scientists …

Kiptopeke State Park to Host Tides of Time: Exploring The Shore History Event

CAPE CHARLES, Va. – Kiptopeke State Park will host Tides of Time: Exploring the Shore History event on May 10 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Picnic Shelter 1. Located on the beautiful Eastern Shore, the park contains rich history in the landscape and offers …

Today in History: Thursday, May 1, 2025

Television Larry King had his first radio broadcast in 1957…Elvis Presley wed Priscilla Beaulieu in Las Vegas, Nev. in 1967…NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” started broadcasting from its then-new home in Burbank, California in 1972…The short …

From Nixon to Trump: Historian warns Trumpism signals America’s imperial decline

Jack Ashby, from the University of Cambridge’s Museum of Zoology, unpicks world’s natural history museums in new book

A new book that goes behind the scenes of natural history museums around the world has been written by Jack Ashby, from the University of Cambridge’s Museum of Zoology. Exploring what they tell us about our world and even how they could be crucial in …

PageProof launches powerful proofing add-in for Microsoft Office

With the launch of the PageProof add-in for Microsoft Office, reviewing and approving Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files is now effortless & efficient. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PageProof, the industry-leading …

TXM Solutions Launches Scalable Employer of Record Services to Support Business Expansion in the UAE

Why TXM Stands Out as the Top EOR Company in Dubai DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TXM Solutions, a UAE-based workforce solutions provider, has launched an expanded suite of Employer of Record (EOR) services …

Global Safety Leaders Convene in Riyadh for Record-Breaking Occupational Safety and Health Conference

Largest, most international edition to date and one of the leading occupational safety and health conferences RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High-profile international event gathers global leaders in occupational safety …

WebAccountPlus and OpenKM Announce Strategic Global Partnership for SME Digitalization

New alliance delivers ESG-ready AI automation, multi-banking, and document compliance tools to SMEs across ASEAN, MENA and Latin America PFAEFFIKON SZ, SCHWYZ, SWITZERLAND, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WebAccountPlus and OpenKM Expand Open …

Canadian Entrepreneur Uses Personal Development Curriculum to Teach Leadership and Life Skills to Her Children

Canadian entrepreneur uses Prosperity Of Life courses to homeschool her sons—teaching leadership, mindset, and money skills not taught in schools. TORONTO, CANADA, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As conversations around education reform …

Dr. Satpreet Singh Honored at Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji for Global Contributions to Sikh Heritage and Unity

Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Ji Gharghaj Recognizes U.S.-Based Sikh Scholar for Advancing Panthic Values Worldwide AMRITSAR, PUNJAB, INDIA, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a spiritually historic moment on April 30, 2025 at Sri Akal Takht …

UNV releases new research on volunteering in human mobility contexts

United Nations Volunteers' research paper, The Contribution of Volunteering in Human Mobility Contexts, highlights the role of volunteers in helping people on the move. It shows through evidence how volunteering fills in gaps in humanitarian assistance …

THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE TO HOST ASTRONAUTS AS NEXTGEN SPEAKERS

The National Space Society’s Annual Conference Will be Held on June 19-22 in Orlando KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, CA, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Space Society’s 43rd annual International Space Development Conference® …

CAPHRA Calls for Risk-Proportionate Taxation on Safer Nicotine Products Across Asia Pacific

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has today released a position paper urging governments across the region to adopt risk-proportionate taxation for safer …

Gatsby and BCMS Announce Enhanced GraphQL Integration to Advance Static Site Performance and SEO

DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, May 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BCMS, a leading headless content management system, has announced an enhanced integration with Gatsby, the popular static site generator. This development is designed to provide …

Great Gatherings Showcases the Best of Greek Wine & Cheese in Boise, Idaho

Boise Events to Spotlight Europe’s Finest Wine and Cheese for U.S. Media and Professionals BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Leading Greek Producer Organizations of Top-Quality Wine and Cheese—comprising the …

AMMWEC and UPF Honor Pakistani Senator Kamran Michael for Championing Religious Freedom

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC), in partnership with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), proudly presented awards to Pakistani Senator …

Vannin Healthcare pledges £50 MILLION of medical consumables to strengthen disease response across Africa

Landmark Humanitarian Commitment by Vannin Healthcare Targets Critical Supply Shortages Across Africa LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vannin Healthcare today announced a significant, long-term humanitarian commitment, …

Presentan en Miami el libro 'El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire', el jueves 8 de mayo

El libro está firmado por Jesús Romero, exoficial de inteligencia naval de EE.UU., y Steve Tochterman, exagente especial retirado de la FAA MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El libro El vuelo final: La Reina del Aire se …

Madhya Pradesh Tourism showcases the Heart of Incredible India at ATM Dubai 2025

Positioned as India’s Offbeat, Multispecialty Tourism Gem for the Middle East Market BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH , INDIA, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madhya Pradesh Tourism made a powerful impression at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai 2025, held …

Goa Tourism celebrates successful showcase at Arabian Travel Market 2025 in Dubai

Highlighting Regenerative Tourism and year-round experiences to Middle East travel trade PANJIM, GOA, INDIA, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Goa Tourism concluded a triumphant participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, held at the Dubai …

'Khuaar Ho‘e Sabh Milege': A Spiritual Call to Unity Echoes from Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji to the Sikh Diaspora

Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s Message of Humble Unity Echoes Across Sikh Diaspora MANTECA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, the sacred grounds of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji, the temporal throne of Sikh sovereignty, a …

Yeni Küresel Güvenlik Standartları, Lazer Makinelerinde Geri Çağırmaları Beraberinde Getirdi

Yeni küresel güvenlik standartları, lazer makinelerinde geri çağırmalara yol açarak üreticileri daha sıkı kurallara uymaya zorluyor. BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lazer makineleri sektörü, Amerika Birleşik …

Quin Christian and Eugene Rhuggenaath Engage in Exchange of Ideas in Washington for Curaçao’s Sustainable Development

A focus on sustainable development and future-proof investments WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During a visit with U.S. lawmakers last week, Quin Christian held a productive meeting with former Prime Minister of Curacao …

Pennsylvania Dental Association Installs Dr. Theodore Rockwell as President

HARRISBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) recently installed Dr. Theodore J. Rockwell of Clarion as its 2025-2026 president, during its annual business meeting on April 26 at The …