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Rand Paul to speak at FreedomFest 2026 in Las Vegas
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FreedomFest will bring Sen. Rand Paul and other speakers to Caesars Forum in Las Vegas from July 8-11, 2026, as the conference marks America’s 250th anniversary.
Tuvalu wins Planet Aqua Award for blue communities leadership
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Tuvalu received the PLANET AQUA Award in the Blue Communities category at Venice Climate Week 2026, recognizing the Pacific nation’s work on water resilience, climate adaptation and nature-based solutions.
Colombia passes first Latin America law banning female genital mutilation
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Colombia’s Senate approved Bill 440 on June 10, 2026, making the country the first in Latin America to prohibit female genital mutilation.
Regulating AI, Club de Madrid push democratic AI governance ahead of Geneva summit
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Regulating AI Inc. and Club de Madrid co-hosted a global webinar on Democratic AI Governance on May 12, 2026, bringing together policymakers, former heads of state, multilateral officials and AI practitioners.
Malaysia pushes AI governance to reach top-10 status by 2030
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Malaysia’s National AI Office is using governance, regional cooperation and inclusion to support a bid to become a top-10 global AI nation by 2030. The plan, outlined by NAIO head Sam Majid on the RegulatingAI Podcast, ties AI growth to safety,…
Premios Verdes reveals 2026 ranking of top 500 socio-environmental projects
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Premios Verdes unveiled its 2026 ranking of 500 socio-environmental projects from 21 countries and 243 cities, highlighting where sustainability solutions are emerging across Latin America and the Caribbean.
ALLATRA joins Bolivia water conference focused on plastic pollution
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ALLATRA Global Research Center took part in Water in Bolivia, a May 4-7 conference in Santa Cruz that brought scientists, universities, government bodies and communities together to address water security, climate risks and emerging pollution.
Essence Festival returns to New Orleans July 3-5, 2026
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The 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set for New Orleans over Fourth of July weekend, with concerts at the Caesars Superdome and daytime programming at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Tabuga and CENIA launch AI education series on Dominican TV
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Tabuga is bringing a Chilean AI-in-education webinar series to Dominican broadcast television this June through T al Cubo®, airing on CDN Channel 37 and online.
Angela Sadler Williamson brings PBS series back to Detroit
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Emmy-nominated filmmaker Angela Sadler Williamson is returning to Detroit the week of June 15 to produce new episodes of her KLCS PBS series, spotlighting local stories of resilience and leadership.
Queen Maria statue inaugurated in Jucu, Transylvania
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A new public square centered on a statue of Queen Maria of Romania has opened in Jucu, Cluj county, drawing royal, church, academic and civic figures to the Transylvanian village on June 5, 2026. The project blends monument, historical panels and…
Digital archives help recover forgotten women’s history
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Historian Diane Helentjaris says digitized newspaper collections are helping researchers rediscover overlooked women and protect their stories for future generations.
Vegan cosmetics market seen reaching $29.8 billion by 2030
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The global vegan cosmetics market is projected to grow from $19.5 billion in 2025 to nearly $29.9 billion by 2030, driven by demand for cruelty-free, natural and sustainable beauty products.
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