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Book Review: Men Explain Things to Me

In Rebecca Solnit’s latest book, seven essays lead us through what it means when half of the world’s population is silenced, ignored, and debased. Men Explain Things to Me opens with Solnit’s essay of the same name, which recounts her experience at a …

Book review: Meet Lee Ek Tieng, Lee Kuan Yew’s green general who cleaned up Singapore

Book Review: Jemimah Wei’s The Original Daughter is the quintessential Singaporean novel

Book review: A journey through polar science helps explain our living world and its future

“Ends of the Earth: Journeys to the Polar Regions in Search of Life, the Cosmos, and Our Future” By Neil Shubin; Dutton, 2025; 273 pages; $32. Author Neil Shubin’s long career in evolutionary biology began with fossil hunting — especially for ancient fish …

Book Review: "Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World" Proves That You Can’t Keep a Good Vampire Down

Serwa Boateng’s Guide to Saving the World is a well-crafted narrative detailing the highs and lows that one teen will go to so that her family will be whole again. Roseanne A. Brown has built on her brilliant first two books to blend an action-oriented …

'The Hindu Manifesto' book review: A vision for ethical nation-building focused on traditional Hindu values

Victory in war is seen as a noble pursuit: it is not just about physical conquest, but is also a reflection of one's skill, valour and adherence to duty. Victory in war, particularly when fighting for a just and noble cause, such as defending the …

“Buddhism and Björk help me handle fame”: novelist Ocean Vuong

There are three kinds of family, muses the novelist and poet Ocean Vuong. There’s the nuclear family, “which often we talk about as the central tenet of American life”. There’s the chosen family, “the pushback”, the community and friendships built by …

Novelist uses photography to reveal the invisible truth

Author Irma Gold Book review / Shift, by Irma Gold. Reviewed by CON BOEKEL. The main character, Arlie, in Shift, the newest novel by longtime former Canberra editor and writer Irma Gold, is a fine art photographer. Arlie’s aim is to make the invisible …

Book Review: An Ugly World for Beautiful Boys

An Ugly World for Beautiful Boys by Rob Costello Genre: Young Adult / Contemporary Fiction ISBN: 9781590217962 Print Length: 376 pages Publisher: Lethe Press Reviewed by Samantha Hui “You can waste your whole life thinking you see things clearly until …

Native university students share poetry and songs to honor MMIP victims and survivors

Red dresses hang from trees in Heron Park, Springfield, Oregon, during a May 7, 2025, poetry event commemorating missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women. (Photo credit: Brian Bull) This story was filed on May 9, 2025 As the late afternoon sun began …

Abhivyakti: Where Poetry Meets Storytelling in a Celebration of Expression

Pune, 10th May 2025: Poetry and storytelling are deeply intertwined—while poetry distills emotion into rhythm and verse, storytelling brings it alive through characters and narrative. Together, they create a rich tapestry of expression that resonates …

Renowned Dundalk writer Jaki McCarrick publishes her first poetry collection

When Dundalk writer Jaki McCarrick fell off her bicycle breaking her arm earlier this year, she was grateful for one thing – she had handed the proof copy of her debut collection of poems, Sweeney as a Girl, to her publishers the day before. Now, her arm …

Should You Watch Monogatari Anime Or Read The Light Novels?

The Monogatari series follows Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student who survives a vampire attack. After recovering, he quickly finds himself wrapped up solving the problems of various other students and residents of his small town who are …

Spoken word poetry, local talent focus of Poets + Performers

T-R PHOTOS BY SARA JORDAN-HEINTZ — On Thursday evening, the Marshalltown Public Library and Arts + Culture Alliance hosted Poets + Performers that highlighted the poetry of 12 local poets with guest performers Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey and Kelsey …

A Mother’s Hands – Mother's Day Poem

Celebrate the beauty, strength, and love of a mother with this heartfelt Mother’s Day poem. Today we honor the selfless love, wisdom, and faith of mothers everywhere. Sending a big Happy Mother’s Day to all mother figures!

Across the Pastor’s Desk: Mother’s poem: ‘The wait is over’

Published 8:00 pm Friday, May 9, 2025 Across the Pastor’s Desk by Brian Mitchell As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve reflected on the journey of motherhood — a story of holding on, letting go and love that endures every season. This poem honors moments that …

Harshman returning for poetry reading

MOUNDSVILLE –West Virginia poet laureate Marc Harshman will be at the Moundsville-Marshall County Public Library at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. This return appearance provides a new opportunity to enjoy a poetry reading that was disrupted by storms and power …

Watch: In poetry, everything is important, nothing is wasted, says Vipul Rikhi

Talk and performance by Vipul Rikhi during the The Hindu Huddle. | Photo Credit: K. Bhagya Prasad In this immersive talk and performance, Vipul Rikhi explores the spiritual poetry of Kabir, reflecting on the core message of non-duality—that truth lies …

Bilingual poetry anthology launched at special event in York

'Suniye-Sunaiye Kavya Sangrah,' fruit of a collaboration between York Indian Cultural Association and literary group SUNIYE-SUNAIYE (founded by Mahendra Verma of the Department of Language and Linguistic Science at the University of York), was …

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

Profitto senza tariffe: HK Refurbished Stock offre iPhone rigenerati all’ingrosso per il mercato LatAm

I grossisti dell’America Latina accedono a smartphone rigenerati di alta qualità tramite Hong Kong, con approvvigionamento senza dazi e fornitura stabile. ITALY, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Il commercio globale è un campo minato. Le …

ZeroTrusted.ai and CyberDiplomat.org Unite to Secure AI Governance in Africa’s Public Sector

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ZeroTrusted.ai and CyberDiplomat.org Unite to Secure AI Governance in Africa’s Public Sector As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes national security and government services, two …

2025 Poll of Older Women Reveals Hesitancy Toward Electing a Woman President in U.S.

2025 national survey of women over 50 finds Lady Boomers may be the proverbial wrinkle in the political ointment ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent national survey of women over the age of fifty * finds that …

VetComm CEO Kate Monroe Featured on California Insider, Sharing Her Journey from Marine to Veteran Advocate

Marine Veteran and VetComm CEO Discusses Overcoming Adversity and Empowering Veterans to Access the Benefits They Are Owed on California Insider SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kate Monroe, CEO and co-founder of …

Diane S. Vann Analyzes the Rise of Communism in 'Undermining the U.S. Constitution'

Nurse and Vietnam war-era veteran author examines America’s ideological shift through a constitutional lens YORBA LINDA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In “Undermining the U.S. Constitution”, nurse-turned-author Diane S. …

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs continuing to …

Dr. Sam Sammane Becomes a Two-Time Bestseller with ‘Republic of Mars’

Dr. Sam Sammane becomes a two-time Amazon bestseller as 'Republic of Mars' joins 'The Singularity of Hope' in topping charts across categories. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Sam Sammane, author, …

Inland Empire Women’s Business Center Leads Nation in Reach, Powered by Strong Partnerships

Unmatched in Reach, the IEWBC Helps Riverside and San Bernardino Entrepreneurs Succeed with Free Resources, Training, and Support RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Of the nearly 150 Women’s Business Centers that …

Cape May County Named Most Beautiful County in New Jersey by Leading Travel Website

Cape May Court House, NJ – A leading travel website, Love Exploring, has named Cape May County as the Most Beautiful County in the State of New Jersey. CAPE MAY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Cape May, at the tip of the …

Amid Processing Delays, More Immigration Applicants Are Turning to GCMS Notes to Understand Their Case Files

GCMS Notes Request observed rising demand as Canadian immigration applicants seek clarity on delayed IRCC decisions through official case notes. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Canadian immigration backlogs …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for Reaching Historic Trade Deal

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), commends President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Starmer for reaching a historic …

President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas address I/P peacebuilders, with €18m in new EU funding

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- French President Emmanuel Macron and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas address Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders, with HRVP Kallas announcing €18m in new EU funding. On Friday, May 9, 2025, …

Attorney Michael Shariff: Crimea’s 2014 Reunification with Russia Legally Justified Under International Law

Attorney Michael Shariff Issues Legal Opinion Supporting Legitimacy of Crimea’s 2014 Reunification with Russia under International Law MICHIGAN, MI, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Shariff, Esq., a Michigan-based …

The Damascus-SDF agreement two months on: Fragile progress or delayed collapse?

On March 10, 2025, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the president of Syria, and Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), signed a historic agreement, ending a long-running divide between Damascus and the Democratic Autonomous …

ThinkCareBelieve: Week 16 of America's Golden Era under President Trump

Washington, DC, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to ThinkCareBelieve's Article:  https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/05/09/week-16-of-americas-golden-era-under-president-trump/ Article on Deportations and Missing Children: https://thinkcarebelieve. …

VACANCY: Director

|Published on: 9th May 2025|Categories: News| The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) is looking to recruit a new director. The new director will lead ECRE’s litigation, advocacy and communication efforts and contribute to the alliance’s …

OSCE helps to institutionalize cyber hygiene training programs in Ukraine’s law enforcement universities

Four cyber hygiene training facilities were officially opened in educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on 6 and 7 May 2025 with the support of the OSCE Secretariat Extra-Budgetary Support Programme for Ukraine (SPU). The …

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy concludes visits to Montenegro and North Macedonia

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 9 May 2025 - The Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, concluded her official visit to Montenegro and North Macedonia today. The trip reaffirmed the OSCE’s commitment to stability, security and strengthening …

International election observers to Albania’s parliamentary elections to hold press conference on Monday

TIRANA, 9 May 2025 – International election observers will hold a press conference to present their findings following the parliamentary elections in Albania on Monday. What: A press conference of the international election observation mission to the …