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Mount Rainier Pool Uses New Technology to Help More Kids Get Involved in Aquatics

July 9, 2026 8:15 PM

This year, hundreds more kids are learning to swim at Mount Rainier Pool because new software makes it easier for families to get financial help. As more families signed up, the Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Park District, which runs Mount Rainier Pool, raised its swim lesson scholarship program from $1,000 to $15,000. With the new technology, parents can fill out scholarship applications on their phones in their own language in under five...

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Bernard Taylor for Congress Raises $562,952.75 in Q2 as Voters Invest in a New Voice for Florida's 21st District

July 8, 2026 7:53 AM

Bernard Taylor, Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative in Florida's 21st Congressional District, announced that his campaign raised $562,952.75 in Q2, the second fundraising quarter of the year covering April, May, and June 2026. The campaign received 25,598 individual contributions during the quarter, with an average donation of just $21.99. The campaign's Q2 fundraising reflects broad-based support from everyday people rather than...

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Inaugural Saudi Water Week Concludes With Roadmap for 2027 World Water Forum in Riyadh

July 3, 2026 10:40 AM

The first-ever Saudi Water Week has wrapped up in Jeddah, drawing delegates from more than 80 countries, including 20 ministers, 180 international experts, and over 2,500 participants. Over five days, the event hosted 97 specialized sessions and showcased 20 exhibition pavilions, highlighting global efforts to address water challenges. The gathering also set the stage for Riyadh 2027, when Saudi Arabia will host the 11th World Water Forum under...

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The National Bar Association Announces Annual Senator Arthenia Joyner Prayer Breakfast

July 2, 2026 9:00 AM

The National Bar Association (NBA) invites attendees to begin the week in faith and fellowship at the Annual Senator Arthenia Joyner Prayer Breakfast, held Sunday, July 26 from 8:00 AM-9:15 AM during the NBA's 101st Annual Convention in Nashville. The prayer breakfast will feature gospel icon Shirley Caesar and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches and the first woman elected bishop in...

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DEA Scheduling Action Confirms Chemically Manipulated 7-OH Opioids Are Not Kratom

July 1, 2026 7:47 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today supported the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) announcement of its intent to temporarily schedule high-potency 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, and its follow-on products under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Source: American Kratom Association (AKA) (EZ Newswire) The DEA action confirms what the AKA has repeatedly warned state and federal policymakers: chemically...

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World Impact Media Report: Kazakhstan's Economy Broadens Beyond Oil Amid Global Slowdown

July 1, 2026 12:34 PM

According to new research from the World Impact Media Organization, Kazakhstan's economy grew 3.7% in the first five months of 2026, building on 6.5% GDP growth in 2025, according to recent figures. Taken with new international investment data, the numbers suggest growth that is becoming steadier and less dependent on any single commodity. World Impact Media Report: Kazakhstan's Economy Broadens Beyond Oil Amid Global Slowdown / Source: World...

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Global Cooperation on Integrated Water Management Ahead of World Water Forum

June 30, 2026 9:45 AM

Saudi Arabia has stressed the importance of international partnerships and cooperation in integrated water resources management as it seeks to maximize the impact of the 11th World Water Forum, which will be hosted in Riyadh next year. The Kingdom said growing global water security challenges require a faster shift from dialogue to implementation and from broad commitments to measurable, practical outcomes. It emphasized the need to harness...

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Saudi Arabia Launches First Saudi Water Week in Jeddah with Broad Local, Regional and International Participation

June 30, 2026 9:35 AM

The inaugural Saudi Water Week took place in Jeddah on Sunday in the presence of Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, bringing together a wide range of local, regional, and international participants. Held from June 28 to July 2, 2026, the event aims to support the development of Saudi Arabia's water sector, foster innovation and strengthen collaboration, while reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a global...

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Taiwan Entrepreneur Time Light Care Brings Smart Elderly Care to Mainland as Silver Economy Gains Ground

June 30, 2026 6:30 AM

A smart elderly care enterprise branded Time Light Care, based in north China's Tianjin, has developed a proprietary smart elderly care management platform, drawing on Taiwan's long-term care experience and riding the momentum of the mainland's silver economy. The nursing homes, positioned as "community-embedded, small-to-medium scale, high-quality care" facilities, allow the elderly to stay in familiar surroundings while remaining close to...

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Hainan FTP Marks 6-Month Milestone of Special Customs Operations, Signs Deals During Hong Kong Visit

June 29, 2026 10:45 AM

As the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) marked the six-month milestone since the launch of its full special customs operations, a Hainan provincial delegation wrapped up a three-day visit to Hong Kong. During the visit, the delegation signed deepened cooperation agreements with several major local chambers of commerce and promoted the latest policies introduced since the island-wide special customs operations took effect. CCPIT Hainan signs a...

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Legislative Attorney Maaria Mozaffar Brings Nationwide Religious Liberty Town Hall to Congress

June 24, 2026 1:45 PM

In a pivotal moment for America, legislative attorney Maaria Mozaffar has convened a Nationwide Religious Liberties Policy Town Hall Livestream, bringing together legal scholars, policy experts, academics, and faith leaders from Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Hindu, Sikh, and other faith traditions for a landmark conversation on religious freedom in a diverse democracy. A comprehensive summary of policy positions and a full transcript of the event...

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charity: water Launches "Football Takes Water" Campaign, Leveraging the World Cup to Fund Clean Water Projects Globally

June 24, 2026 11:05 AM

As billions of fans around the world tune in for the FIFA World Cup, charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world, has announced the launch of its "Football Takes Water" campaign - a global fundraising initiative designed to transform the energy of the tournament into real-world impact for individuals and communities living without access to clean and safe drinking water. Running...

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Lemkin Family and European Jewish Association Call on Pennsylvania and Federal Officials to Investigate Institute Bearing Raphael Lemkin's Name

June 24, 2026 7:25 AM

The family of Raphael Lemkin, the Holocaust survivor and legal scholar who coined the word "genocide," together with the European Jewish Association (EJA), today announced a coordinated campaign calling on Pennsylvania and federal officials to immediately investigate the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention, Inc. Source: European Jewish Association (EJA) (EZ Newswire) The campaign follows the delivery of 100 individually verified letters to...

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American Kratom Association Applauds Florida Attorney General for Taking Decisive Action Against Chemically Manipulated 7-OH Opioids

June 22, 2026 4:19 PM

The American Kratom Association (AKA) today applauded Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for issuing a strict new emergency rule that targets and bans chemically manipulated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) opioid products and their follow-on derivatives that have flooded the marketplace and placed Florida consumers at significant risk. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier addresses attendees during a recent press conference. / Source:...

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Adam Perez Arquette Creates Second Chances Safety Act; Partners with Hollywood Producers for Streaming Show

June 22, 2026 1:45 PM

Adam Perez Arquette recently addressed a group of Trump supporters in Somerset, Kentucky stating the following: "We live in a society that takes gun rights away far too easily." "President Trump, who is the best President of my Lifetime, has access to start Nuclear War, yet he can not carry a gun legally. This is beyond absurd. Many Americans are not able to protect themselves because of non violent, non drug related felonies. The Second...

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Rwanda's Justice Minister Asks the Security Council for Custody of Acquitted Persons and Judicial Archives - Families Say the Transfer Would Put Lives at Risk

June 17, 2026 3:25 PM

On June 12, 2026, Rwanda's Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, told the United Nations Security Council that Rwanda is ready to receive the ICTR (International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda) judicial archives and take custody of all persons convicted, acquitted, or released by the tribunal - including those who have been cleared of all charges. Source: Stand For Our Parents (EZ Newswire) Minister Ugirashebuja's...

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Andreozzi + Foote Files Lawsuit Against Central Christian Church and Former Youth Pastor Thomas Pinkerton Following Felony Guilty Plea

June 17, 2026 1:15 PM

Andreozzi + Foote has filed a civil lawsuit in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County (Case No. C-03-CV-26-002798) on behalf of an individual against Central Christian Assembly, Inc. and former youth pastor Thomas G. Pinkerton Jr. in connection with alleged conduct that occurred between 2006 and 2010. Source: Andreozzi + Foote (EZ Newswire) According to the complaint, the plaintiff was a minor and a participant in the church's youth program...

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Arab Water Forum Kicks Off To Tackle Region's Water Challenges

June 15, 2026 9:05 AM

The 7th Arab Water Forum will kick off on 28 June as part of Saudi Water Week, which will take place in Jeddah from 28 June to 2 July 2026. The event will address the most pressing challenges facing water resources across the Arab region amid climate change, population growth, and increasing water demand. The Forum will bring together a wide range of national, regional, and international participants, including decision-makers, experts,...

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Saudi Arabia to Host Second Consultative Meeting for the 11th World Water Forum

June 13, 2026 10:50 AM

Saudi Arabia is intensifying its early preparations to host the 11th World Water Forum in 2027, including the Second Consultative Meeting held as part of Saudi Water Week. The meeting represents a key milestone in preparations for this global event. It will bring together experts and decision-makers from around the world, as well as representatives of government entities, the private sector, and international organizations. The meeting aims to...

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New Quality, Shared Future - Beijing CBD Extends a Global Invitation for Cooperation

June 12, 2026 8:00 AM

In mid-June this year, 2026 Beijing CBD Forum Annual Conference will be held as scheduled. Nearly ten thousand participants from five continents will gather here, with international speakers accounting for more than 50% of the lineup. Yet the Forum is but a window; the true landscape worth the world's attention lies just outside - the central business district itself. The skyline of Beijing's Central Business District "International Density" on...

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