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Make-A-Wish has announced the nine recipients of its 2026 Starblazer Awards, honoring wish alumni who continue to inspire positive change in their communities. The organization also confirmed that Allied World has become the first corporate award founder for the national program with a $1 million commitment.

Internationally acclaimed American superrealist sculptor Carole A. Feuerman unveiled 10 monumental sculptures on Rodeo Drive on November 9. The installation, titled “Carole Feuerman: Monuments of Stillness,” marks the artist’s first major public outdoor exhibition on the West Coast and features her celebrated depictions of swimmers and contemplative figures.

Nearly 100 middle school girls gathered at the University of Hawaii at Hilo last Friday for the Zonta Club of Hilo’s eighth Magnificent Me conference. The half-day event focused on building confidence and life skills, with marine biology doctoral student Dani Bartz serving as the keynote speaker to encourage attendees to overcome barriers and pursue their goals.

India’s retail inflation has breached the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance limit, reaching 6.09 percent in October, while US 10-year bond yields have climbed above 5 percent. These macroeconomic developments have intensified market speculation regarding a potential interest rate hike during the RBI’s upcoming December policy meeting.

Nottingham Playhouse is currently staging a new production of August Wilson’s acclaimed 1985 play Fences. Reviewer Sam Harvey assesses the performance, highlighting the powerful stage presence of Ray Fearon as Troy Maxson and the emotional intensity of Madeline Appiah as his wife Rose in this exploration of family dynamics and generational trauma.

Russian enterprises are accelerating plans to move computing operations abroad after Ukrainian drone strikes damaged data center facilities across six regions in October 2026. With domestic cloud capacity nearing full utilization, companies are turning to Kazakhstan and Belarus for backup infrastructure, while President Vladimir Putin has ordered private operators to reserve emergency government capacity.

A new documentary by TMZ Studios examines how the distress of women in a camgirl network led to the exposure of an alleged exploitation ring. The film focuses on Nikita Tyukalo, who prosecutors claim controlled creators through coercion, with one pivotal moment involving audible screams during a live stream.

The New York Times released its daily Connections puzzle, game #1251, on Friday, November 13. The word game challenges players to group words into four distinct categories of increasing difficulty, with today’s solution involving terms related to media attention and items that are towed.

Contracted colocation at Columbiana represents approximately $402 million of Phase 1 contract value over the initial ten-year term and up to approximately $1.07 billion across both phases; Company ends quarter with $119.6 million in cash and digital currencies and no outstanding borrowings

Former Below Deck cast member João Franco and his brother Karlos Franco have been arrested in Turkey after a fight at a clothing store in Muğla left a 17-year-old employee dead.

The response to a viral doorbell-camera video involving University of Mississippi students has widened, with one student apologising and withdrawing from the university while another has not commented publicly.

Actor Randall England, known for portraying the villain Jack Slater on the television series General Hospital, has died at the age of 75.

Legislation seeking to restrict sports betting advertising is advancing through Canada’s Parliament, driven by concerns over the impact of marketing on young people. Bill S-211, which calls for a national regulatory framework, has passed the Senate and is awaiting final House of Commons votes amid debates over federal versus provincial jurisdiction.

Argentina’s headline inflation accelerated to 2.2% in October, marking its highest monthly rate since April and surpassing the 2% threshold for the first time in three months. According to data released Thursday by the national statistics agency INDEC, the rise was primarily driven by seasonal food prices and adjustments to regulated energy tariffs, even as core inflation dropped to its lowest level in nearly ten years.

A large pin-up image of Bunnie XO has been removed from Goodnight Nashville, the bar associated with her former husband, musician Jelly Roll.

PB Fintech is restructuring its business model to rely more heavily on non-insurance services following the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India’s proposal to cap commissions. The move aims to offset a projected decline in general insurance revenue, which executives warn could shrink by up to 40% under the new regulatory framework.

Collector Viktor Wynd has removed a display described as containing Russell Brand’s pubic hair from the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art and UnNatural History in Hackney, London, following Brand’s rape conviction.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted construction permits for four advanced nuclear reactors at a petrochemical facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. The project, a collaboration between chemical manufacturer Dow and nuclear developer X-energy, represents a significant milestone in the federal push to revitalize the U.S. nuclear sector through small modular reactor technology.

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery instructed members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to remain silent after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit.

A Dallas jury convicted rapper Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, of capital murder for arranging the killing of fellow rapper Mo3.

Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula has publicly apologized to members of the United States Democratic Party for offensive comments he previously made on social media. The diplomatic move aims to separate the current Colombian government’s foreign policy from Bula’s past political rhetoric, particularly following significant Democratic victories in the recent US midterm elections.

A former employee of Kylie Jenner claimed she was trapped inside the reality star’s closet for more than an hour while suffering a panic attack — and that her supervisor laughed at her desperate pleas for help.

A woman gunned down along a Montauk highway almost 50 years ago and five other Long Island cold case victims will finally have their identities revealed Thursday, authorities said.

The Rams received somewhat positive news on the injury front on Wednesday.

Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig sought $25 million apiece — plus bigger profit shares — for "Barbie 2," leaving Skydance CEO David Ellison to resolve a contract standoff as his Hollywood empire grapples with massive debt, according to a report.

Former "Below Deck" star João Franco posted a cryptic message about taking some time away from social media to "realign" his "moral compass" just three weeks before he was arrested in Turkey for his apparent involvement in a deadly brawl.

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The Government of Alberta has launched its inaugural "Closing the Gap" campaign, allocating $5 million to support sex-specific medical research with a primary focus on women’s neurological health. While local experts and researchers have welcomed the initiative as a critical step toward addressing historical disparities, they caution that lasting change requires sustained, multi-specialty investment beyond this initial round.

The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared director Mahesh Uppala’s Telugu romantic entertainer Itlu Arjuna for release with a U/A certificate.

RAWALIPADI: Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

The San Francisco Transgender Film Festival is returning to the Roxie Theater for in-person screenings this week before shifting to a virtual format. The event features themed shorts and documentaries, coinciding with other local cultural offerings such as the SFJFF46 Encore Series and the Nirvanna film fest.

DOHA: India's Niraj Kumar secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after clinching bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships here on Wednesday.