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Hawaii cultural figures lead community in ‘healing’ vigil following deadly Maui wildfires

Friday, September 1 by ABC News

(HONOLULU) -- Local cultural leaders in Hawaii believe the community is in need of healing following the devastating wildfires on Maui, as residents prepare for a long journey toward recovery and rebuilding.A statewide, one-day vigil will be led by cultural practitioners to aid in... Read More.

“Music in the Park” series closes out tomorrow with final concert

Wednesday, August 23 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – Thursday evening will be your final chance to enjoy a free Summer Music Fest concert at the DuBois City Park.The finale of the 2023 “Music in the Park” series at the Edward V. Cherry Amphitheater will feature a performance by the Philipsburg-area... Read More.

Over 19,000 Tri-County area students qualify for free breakfast program

Thursday, August 10 by Louise Bennett

HARRISBURG – More than 19,000 Tri-County area students will be eligible for the free breakfast program during the upcoming school year.Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was in Western Pennsylvania this week to promote the new state budget which includes $1 billion for public schools.A portion... Read More.

Books about Black and Hispanic historical figures under review in Florida schools

Monday, February 13 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Thousands of books in Duval County schools in Florida are subject to review due to three state laws impacting certain subjects in education, including race, gender and sexual orientation, according to county officials.The books are under review based on several laws that... Read More.

Idris Elba makes case to verify all social media users, not just public figures

Monday, July 19 by ABC News

To help combat the spread of misinformation and cyberbullying, Idris Elba has a simple suggestion: verify every user, not just celebrities.Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the actor said the process public figures must go through in order to have a blue checkmark displayed... Read More.

Republican governors become leading figures in states’ push for social media reform

Wednesday, May 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) — As 2024 presidential optics continue to loom over the current political landscape, at least two high-profile Republican governors and potential presidential hopefuls are at the forefront of an unfolding culture war aimed at social media companies.The governors of two Republican strongholds, Florida... Read More.

Key figures who pushed 2020 election conspiracies are now boosting Arizona audit

Monday, May 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More than six months after the 2020 election, several members of former President Donald Trump's inner circle are pouring millions into a renewed push to challenge the election's outcome -- an effort that has gained new life in Arizona as it captivates... Read More.

Who ya gonna call? The marketing department! Hasbro reveals cute ‘Ghostbusters’ “Mini Puft” figures

Monday, April 12 by ABC News

Just days after the spooky little sweets made their debut opposite Paul Rudd in a teaser for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Hasbro has revealed its GHOSTBUSTERS Mini-Pufts Surprise line of toys. Each 1.5" figure will come packaged in a Play-Doh-like cup filled with a fake marshmallow goop that you'll have to... Read More.

Peter Luger Steak House welcomes diners at 35% alongside famous wax figures

Monday, March 1 by ABC News

By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- As New York City restaurants reopened at 35% capacity Friday, one iconic eatery got creative with how to fill empty tables and encourage social distancing.Peter Luger Steak House teamed up with Madame Tussauds... Read More.

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