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'The magic is the music': North Tonawanda Carrousel Museum to open $1M expansion in August
NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Expansion is coming to the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda by the end of August, unveiling a $1 million building addition centered on the local impact of carrousel music. Over the past 46 years,...
Rooted in culture, driven by connection
For Lina San Juan Martinez ’25, choosing Lenoir-Rhyne University was the easy part. Lina San Juan Martinez '25 with her host mom during her first study-abroad trip to Spain. “My older sister also went to Lenoir-Rhyne, so it felt like a given that...

This Stunning Central European Country Is Launching A Digital Nomad Visa – Here’s What To Know
Via its new digital nomad visa, Slovenia is opening itself up to long-term tourists who want to experience its rich natural beauty, culture, and unique, history-filled sites. Slovenia’s digital nomad visa is set to launch in November 2025 for...

Now it’s cash for culture
The Minister for Equality was among the many Victorian government ministers to stand on the steps of the Victorian Parliament House on 18 June 2025 to welcome the arrival of the so-called Walk for Truth. There is every chance that the Minister,...

UK and France could deploy coordinated nuclear force to face 'extreme threats'
The UK and France will agree to coordinate their nuclear deterrents in the event of extreme threats against Europe. Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron will sign a declaration on Thursday to deepen nuclear cooperation, as well as agreeing to ramp up...

Vox backtracks on deporting 8 million but lists foreigners to expel from Spain
The leader of Spain's far-right party Vox has denied they want to deport 8 million foreigners, including their children, before proceeding to list all the migrants they want to kick out of Spain, including those with "strange" religions. Vox head...

As Spain embraces remote work, multinationals have a chance to broaden their talent pool
The backlash against work from home policies implemented during the height of COVID-19 could lead us to believe that remote work is on the out. However, Spain is one country bucking this trend. 1 in 5 job ads in the country now offer remote or...
Brad Rea Lancashire's New European Light Heavyweight Champion
sports Brad Rea in action Photo: Courtesy of GBM and DAZN. Stretford boxer Brad Rea travelled to Hull to win the vacant European light heavyweight title with a points win over Birmingham’s Shakan Pitters in an exciting and exhilarating...

Editorial: Community art worth a second look
Just maybe community art is an idea whose time has come – again. YORKTON - Last week in this space it was a question of what Yorkton Council might do with its second straight significant surplus which will likely raise the city’s Rainy Day Fund to...

Royal Astronomical Society proposes UK-led satellite mission for space weather forecasting
At the Royal Astronomical Society’s National Astronomy Meeting 2025 in Durham in the UK, a proposal has been presented to launch a UK-led satellite mission concept named UK-ODESSI (UK-Orbital pathfinDEr for Space-borne, Space-weather...

Talking Britain down is no help to young people
It is hard not to notice that Britain is in a bad mood. This is not the usual cultural self-deprecation, but something more corrosive. A mood of deep, almost masochistic despair has crept into our public discourse — the sense that the country is...

British King and Queen roll out red carpet for France’s Macron
London, July 9, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla, rolled out the red carpet for the President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte in Windsor, on Tuesday at the start of the French state visit to the UK....

European Stocks Gain as UniCredit Rally Lifts Banks; WPP Sinks
European stocks rose for a third day, with banks leading gains on the back of a rally in UniCredit SpA, while advertising group WPP Plc sank 15% after it tempered its revenue outlook. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index gained 0.8% at 12:28 p.m. in London....

Barcelona Wine Week 2026 Nears Full Capacity, Featuring Spain’s Best Wineries
July 9, 2025 (Barcelona, Spain) — The flagship event for high-quality Spanish wine is set to be held for the sixth time from 2 to 4 February 2026, with the exhibition space set aside at Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue practically full. Most of...

Gallerie d’Italia Naples offers accessible introduction to range of Italian art masterpieces
Gallerie d'Italia in Naples, Italy, features a variety of paintings, sculptures, antiquities and other art created over the centuries. It is housed in the former Banco di Napoli building on Via Toledo in the city's Quartieri Spagnoli neighborhood....

Deutsche Welle: European Parliament Urged To Punish The Accomplices Of Lukashenko's Regime
10 Brussels will continue to press hard on the regime. The situation of political prisoners in Belarus was discussed by the European Parliament, representatives of the European Commission and the EU Council on Tuesday, July 8, at a plenary session...
By supporting Israel's genocide, Germany has learned nothing from history
According to a news article by DPA International, Germany's Education Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger has lashed out at a letter of support from around 100 educators at Berlin universities in favor of pro-Palestinian demonstrators. She accused...

Euro 2025 clash between England and France sets U.S. TV group stage viewership record
Fox have said France’s victory over England on Saturday was the most-watched women’s Euro group stage match in English-language U.S. television history. The marquee matchup, which France won 2-1, drew 690,000 viewers, a 329% spike from the...

Toon In: Animated TV Highlights for July, from Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical to Digman!
Welcome to the ink, paint, and pixel corner of Paste TV, where we’re highlighting some of the best premium animation projects on streaming or direct-to-video aimed at teens and adults. This monthly column not only provides an overview of the new...

(Pics) Russell Wilson's wife Ciara shares BTS from tropical Spain outing after celebrating 9 year anniversary
Soon after celebrating their ninth anniversary, Ciara, Russell Wilson's wife, shared a glimpse of their vacation in Spain. The singer-songwriter tied the knot with the NFL star in 2016, and on Sunday, they celebrated their special day. On Tuesday,...