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Announcing Ruth Foundation for the Arts

Inspired by the legacy of the Late Ruth DeYoung Kohler II, Foundation Launches With an Initial $1.25 Million in Grants to Cultural Organizations

Today, the Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts) is pleased to mark its debut in the landscape of arts philanthropy with the announcement of its inaugural grantmaking cycle. The new foundation is supported by a bequest from the late Ruth DeYoung Kohler II, and expects to award grants totaling more than $17 million annually.

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Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and Deandre Ayton question marks headline free agency as it prepares to begin

At 6 p.m. ET on June 30, there will be fireworks. Because at precisely that time, NBA teams are officially permitted to begin negotiations with free agents.

Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam sentenced to life in prison without parole

Salah Abdeslam, who is believed to be only surviving member of the group that carried out a series of deadly gun-and-bomb attacks across Paris in November 2015, was found guilty on Wednesday and handed France's harshest sentence -- life without the possibility of parole.

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Airline reveals 'Skynest' bunk beds for economy class passengers

For the first time ever, economy class passengers are going to have the option of stretching out for some sleep on actual beds during their flights. Air New Zealand has announced its "Skynest" concept, which features six full-length sleeping pods, will be among the offerings included on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, due to enter into service in 2024.

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Migrants are taking more risks to reach the US

After authorities found dozens of migrants dead inside a semi-truck in Texas, US officials swiftly placed the blame on ruthless smugglers.

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7 takeaways from Tuesday's shocking January 6 hearing

The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection reconvened Tuesday for a hastily scheduled hearing, featuring blockbuster testimony from Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.

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NATO formally invites Finland and Sweden to join alliance

NATO formalized its invitation to Sweden and Finland to join its alliance Wednesday, a historic expansion of the defense bloc that directly undercuts Russian President Vladimir Putin's aims as his war in Ukraine grinds ahead.

Alley Theatre Receives $25 Million Matching Grant

In recognition of the largest gift in Alley history gift, the 615 Texas Avenue Theatre building will be named the Meredith Long Theatre Center.

Butch Mach, Alley Theatre Board Chair and Chairman of the Alley Theatre Vision for the Future Campaign, is pleased to announce that the Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre received a $25 million matching grant from an anonymous donor as part of the $80 million Alley Vision for the Future Campaign. This is the largest gift in the 75-year history of the Alley. In recognition of this gift, the 615 Texas Avenue Theatre Building will be named Meredith J. Long Theatre Center in honor of the Theatre’s longtime Chairman Emeritus who passed away on June 3, 2020.

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Summer Programs Return to the Jackson State University College of Business

The Jackson State University College of Business welcomed high school and middle school students to campus for Uncovering the Possibilities of Accounting Careers (UPAC) and Financial Wellness Center summer programs in the month of June.

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Jack and Jill Foundation Names STEM Global Action Founder Dr. Calvin Mackie and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough Inaugural Trailblazer Award Winners

Dr. Mackie & Kimbrough Honored for Contributions to Youth and Education

Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder of STEM Global Action and STEM NOLA, and Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough, have been named Trailblazers of the year by the Jack and Jill Foundation for their outstanding work empowering students.

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Chinese censors scrub internet after senior party official gives speech on timeline of zero-Covid in Beijing

Chinese censors scrambled to delete what appears to be a misleading quote by a senior Communist Party official published in state media Monday, which claimed the "zero-Covid" policy would remain in place in Beijing "for the next five years," in an effort to tame an online backlash.

'Top Gun: Maverick' becomes the first $1 billion Tom Cruise film

"Top Gun: Maverick" has flown to new heights. The sequel to the 1986 blockbuster, in which Tom Cruise reprises the famed role of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, has crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office, according to Paramount.

New York's Newest Film Festival, The Outdoor Film Festival, Launches

The acclaimed NYC urban arts incubator Hi-ARTS partners with George Washington Houses’ 1809 Resident Watch for the Outdoor Film Festival

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ON THE MOVE: Roger Harris Joins HillDay Industries, Inc.

A Respected Member Of Supplier Diversity and Compliance Communities

HillDay taps small business development industry veteran Roger Harris as its HillDay Industries, Inc. vice president to lead its supplier diversity, contract compliance, workforce development, and business development services for its clients.

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Bear dies after getting trapped in a hot car while searching for food in Tennessee

A black bear in Sevierville, Tennessee, died after it got into an unlocked car in search of food, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said Thursday in a news release.

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Elegance and Luxury awaits you at the Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans

Everything about the Windsor Court leaves its guest with a unique and lasting impression. The property’s spacious accommodations create the ideal home away from home feel and the inviting yet sophisticated décor and staff offers endless ways for couples, friends, and families to connect with one another and with the local culture. With amazing views of both the mighty Mississippi River and New Orleans’ skyline, on-site world-class fine dining, a rooftop pool, a full-service spa, a proper tea service, spacious suites and executive club levels, the hotel is sure to create a memorable experience. For more information and to book your stay, visit www.windsorcourthotel.com

Biden proposes strengthening Title IX protections for transgender students

The Biden administration on Thursday proposed strengthening protections for transgender students under Title IX and overhauling controversial Trump-era guidance on how schools should handle sexual assault cases.

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Biden braces for Supreme Court to overturn Roe after months of planning for next steps

President Joe Biden is bracing for a Supreme Court ruling that would strip away nationwide abortion rights in the US, potentially setting off mass protests and heaping pressure on the White House to act, according to officials, even as there remains little he can do through executive action to fully mitigate the anticipated decision.

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Sri Lanka's economy has 'completely collapsed,' Prime Minister says

Sri Lanka's economy has "completely collapsed," Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Wednesday, as the crisis-hit nation faces an increasingly dire situation that has left millions struggling with fuel, electricity and food shortages.

TPPF CEO: Washington Will Not Save Lives Policymakers in the states must act to secure schools and protect students

The Texas Public Policy Foundation’s CEO Greg Sindelar released the following statement on the “Safer Communities Act” being debated in the U.S. Senate: