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Voice of America (VOA) workers on Saturday were placed on paid administrative leave “until otherwise notified,” instructing them not to enter the VOA office and to access internal systems. Meanwhile, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia are also funded by the US government and are being cut in funding. All three outlets focus on broadcasting free information to non-US audiences, including conflict zones such as Ukraine, US rivals such as China and Russia, and dictatorships such as North Korea. Trump cuts American voice budgets and radio-free EuropeTo view this video, please enable JavaScript and consider upgrading to a…

(Editor’s note: Barbara W. Goldberg, CEO and co-founder of O’Connell & Goldberg (O&G), has spent more than 30 years leading one of Florida’s most respected public relations companies. PRNEWS on how communicators can navigate the overwhelming nature of breaking news without experiencing burnout, curating news consumption, or providing practical tips to maintain a healthy work-life balance.) Tell us about the “obsessive need” to follow news that many people in the PR industry can relate to. How did you find yourself navigating an overwhelming news cycle? Barbara W. Goldberg: I’ve always been a news addict. Especially because I just wired it…

When the United States undergoes another presidential transition amid deep political, economic and social polarization, we find that it reflects the words of Rabbi Jochanan, the Talmudian sage, who said, “Where we find God’s humility, wherever we find God’s power” (Megira 31a). I am drawn to the notion that true greatness is seen in humility. This Jewish teaching is in harmony with Jesus’ message in the Gospel of Matthew 23:12. Beyond faith traditions, humility emerges as the cornerstone of true strength. This is a lesson that deeply shaped my life as an orthodox rabbis, raised by a respectful evangelical Christian…

Scotland beat the defending champion Canada at the World Women’s Curling Championships in Korea.Sophie Jackson’s Link scored 3 in the final round with an 8-7 success with the top-ranked teams around the world.Morrison delivered two perfect shots with the final two stones, and at the end he scored three against the Canadian side, defeating Lithuania 13-2 against the Canadian side.”We went into the match looking at it as a bit of a giveaway,” she said. “It wasn’t a must-see, but it’s great to see it come out with victory.“It really helps to read the ice well, and that’s the main…

“This risk is reserved for cases where there is high confidence in the widespread coverage of harsh weather with embedded instances with very serious instances embedded,” SPC said on its website.Related: How Supercells grow to produce huge hail and intense tornadoesGenerally speaking, SPCs are at high risk of severe weather when forecasters are confident in the possibility of a tornado with a severe, long-life twister, or when Dereco is predicted. The Derecho is a long-life squall line that produces significant wind damage over a wide range of areas along paths that are hundreds of kilometers long.High-risk days are very rareSevere…

Ontario has suspended a 25% surcharge on U.S. electricity exports after providing the “Olive Branch” in the form of a meeting for top Trump administration officials to discuss the escalating trade war, Prime Minister Doug Ford said.In a joint statement posted on social media, Ford said Tuesday afternoon there was a “productive conversation” with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick about economic relations between the US and Canada.Speaking to reporters later, Ford said he offered to meet Lutnick in Washington, D.C., and offered to discuss the issue in the wake of repeated threats from US President Donald Trump and repeated…

TORONTO – The federal government has announced it will invest $20 million in its longtime Somali Cultural Recreation Centre in Toronto through its green and comprehensive community building program. The project will see the construction of net-zero emissions facilities that will address the needs of Toronto’s Somali community and provide social, cultural and recreational services to residents of the surrounding area, the release explains. According to the project’s website, the 100,000-square-foot center will include a full-size indoor basketball court that hosts community tournaments and youth training sessions. A multifunctional recreational space where you can transform into to host everything from…

Rev. Charles McKinsey sings in the choir at Grace United Methodist Church in Winfield, Kansas. Rose Conlon/npr Hide Caption Toggle caption Rose Conlon/NPR Winfield, Kansas – On a recent Sunday morning in this small town of Kansas, worshippers gathered to serve at Grace United Methodist Church. Sunlight filtered through a stained glass window depicting the life of Christ. The pulpit was home to the Rev. Charles McKinzie. “I use him/his pronouns,” he told the congregation. Called a lifelong Republican, McKinzie grew up in a Protestant church that taught homosexuality and gender diversity were contrary to Christian teaching. He says that…

City of Kitchener, Guelph and Cambridge brightens in blue and yellow, marking the world Down syndrome day News ReleaseWaterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Association*******The Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Association (WWDSS) is excited to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) 2025 with a series of events that promote inclusion, awareness and community engagement. This year’s theme, “I Can,” highlights the talent, achievements and contributions of individuals with Down syndrome. “The “I Can” series shows people with Down syndrome can achieve their goals with support from their families and communities. They often need to add speech, physiology and occupational therapy to overcome common…

The European region reports the most measles cases in over 25 years – UNICEF, WHO/Europe 127 350 measles cases have been reported in the European region in 2024 – twice the number reported in 2023, the highest number seen in the region since 1997 Geneva/Copenhagen, March 13, 2025 Analysis by the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) found that 127,350 measles cases were reported in the European region in 2024, doubling the number of cases reported in 2023, the highest since 1997. Children under the age of 5 accounted for more than 40% of cases reported in the…