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TideBreakers urges Warner Bros. to back end to captive whales and dolphins
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TideBreakers praised Warner Bros. for using CGI whales in the upcoming Free Willy remake and urged the studio to use the film to push for an end to whale and dolphin captivity.
Odalys Vacances pushes easier holiday departures as paid leave turns 90
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Odalys Vacances is using the 90th anniversary of France’s paid leave to spotlight a simpler way to book and take vacations.
Gabby B launches Funklândia with seven-track EP Rooted
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Gabby B released Funklândia: Rooted, a seven-track EP that opens the first chapter of her new Funklândia universe and reconnects the Brazilian pop-funk artist with the sounds and culture that shaped her. The project blends Brazilian funk, global…
National Chamber Orchestra sets inaugural gala for June 27 in Washington
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The National Chamber Orchestra will host its inaugural gala June 27 in Washington, D.C., as a fundraising event to support performances, education and community outreach.
Spirits market seen reaching $650.36 billion by 2035
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The global spirits market is forecast to rise from $543.57 billion in 2025 to $650.36 billion by 2035, according to Market Research Future.
Martinique’s Reggae Therapy Festival returns July 11-12 with major reggae lineup
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Martinique will host the fourth Reggae Therapy Festival on July 11-12, 2026, in Fort-de-France, aiming to draw thousands and reinforce the island’s push as a cultural tourism destination.
Foreign demand surges for Spanish coastal homes as summer begins
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International interest in Spanish coastal property is climbing sharply in early 2026, led by buyers from the UK, Germany and France.
Artisanal Collective launches AEMS Living Heritage Lab for artisan networks
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The Artisanal Collective on June 18 launched the AEMS Living Heritage Lab in France’s Basque region to test shared AI-enabled infrastructure for artisans, cultural heritage groups and the creative economy.
E. Shaw Brown to debut novel Helena: A Woman of Mischief
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Former sports journalist E. Shaw Brown is set to release a debut novel, Helena: A Woman of Mischief, centered on an age-gap relationship that moves from London to the South of France.
Historical novel traces the final days of World War II air combat
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Paal Loncle has released a 91-page historical novel, The Ugly Skies on New Years, centered on Operation Bodenplatte and the human cost of the last major German air offensive of World War II. The book is now available through retailers including…
North/South Chamber Orchestra ends 46th season with free June 16 concert in New York
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The North/South Chamber Orchestra will close its 46th consecutive season on June 16 at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church in Manhattan with works by living composers from France, the Czech Republic and the U.S. The free concert features clarinetist…
Messi leads Argentina past Austria and into World Cup round of 16
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Argentina beat Austria 2-0 on August 7, 2026, behind two Lionel Messi goals, sending La Albiceleste into the round of 16 and extending Messi’s scoring surge.
More than 110 companies set for ShowStoppers @ IFA 2026 in Berlin
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ShowStoppers @ IFA 2026 will bring more than 110 companies to Berlin on Sept. 3, with at least 70 exhibitors from China and record journalist interest from 59 countries.
Rendezvous Films and NOVA Studios form strategic partnership after Cannes event
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Rendezvous Films and NOVA Studios announced a partnership tied to a Cannes Film Festival launch party in France, connecting a new film-finance and production platform with NOVA’s creator network.
Napolitan Victory Awards open 2026 nominations for political communicators worldwide
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The Washington Academy of Political Arts and Sciences has opened nominations for the 2026 Napolitan Victory Awards, marking the program’s 15th anniversary and expanding recognition across more than 100 categories.
MLife Music Group and Mazalito back global rollout of Beautiful Day
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MLife Music Group and Mazalito have formed a partnership to expand Beautiful Day, a multicultural anthem tied to unity, peace and social impact ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The campaign will use music, sport and community outreach to widen the…
Private tutoring market seen hitting $123.5 billion by 2030
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Private tutoring demand is projected to climb through 2030 as families seek personalized instruction, online learning gains traction and education gaps persist in rural and remote areas.
ABMC marks 82nd D-Day anniversary at Normandy American Cemetery
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The American Battle Monuments Commission held a ceremony June 6, 2026, at Normandy American Cemetery in France to honor U.S. and Allied personnel killed in the D-Day landings and the wider World War II campaign.
CauseBattle launches global real-time MAGA vs Woke competition
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CauseBattle has opened a worldwide live gaming competition built around the MAGA vs. Woke debate, with unlimited voting and real-time leaderboards running through July 9, 2026. The Paris-based platform says the game is meant to turn polarized…
Fresh Compressed Yeast Market Seen Reaching $10.8 Billion by 2033
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The global fresh compressed yeast market is projected to grow from $6.2 billion in 2026 to $10.8 billion by 2033, driven by bakery demand, clean-label trends and broader use in food processing.
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