Dua Miami Hotel isn’t just another high-end stay in Brickell—it’s a testing ground for a bold idea: hotels can be cultural hubs, not just places to sleep. British-born Charley Olmer, with seven years in luxury hospitality across Miami, Los Angeles, and Tel Aviv, has shaped the property into a year-r
Research shows that a person’s early years shape their mental health later in life. This is especially true for women during pregnancy. Stressful events from childhood, like neglect or family conflicts, can leave lasting effects. But positive experiences, such as supportive relationships or safe env
A massive letter from the pope on AI surprised many by avoiding extreme views. Instead of rejecting technology outright, it called for careful use while warning about risks like inequality and loss of human dignity. The document, released with an AI expert, stirred debate among Catholics about how f
On June 6th, Geneva’s Northwestern Medicine Stadium will host a baseball game with a twist. The Chicago Snowballs and Rocket Squirrels aren’t your typical teams—they mix sports with comedy, music, and crowd games. Instead of just hitting balls and running bases, players pull off trick plays, backfli
Alaska’s money troubles didn’t appear overnight. Back in 2013, the state started spending more than it earned—using savings to cover the gap. That’s like a family dipping into their emergency fund every month just to pay bills. Oil prices then plummeted, dropping to $26 a barrel in 2014, making the
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins isn’t your typical politician who grabs headlines with flashy drama. Instead, he’s built a career on quiet persistence and getting tangible results. For ten years, he’s worked as a state legislator, launched small businesses, helped create a college, and built organizations t
Westport recently adjusted its property tax system for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The town’s tax rate dropped from 18. 86 to 13. 2, but that doesn’t mean everyone will pay less. The big shift comes from a property revaluation that increased home values far more than commercial ones. Over five years, r
The United Nations is weighing how to keep a stabilizing force in Lebanon once the current peacekeeping mission ends. Recent months have seen rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, making outside monitoring more urgent. The UN’s top leader recently shared three draft plans to replace the c
Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin
The state of California has ruled that a New England–based salad‑dressing maker must pay income tax, even though the company claims it only sells its products in the state. The decision comes from the California Office of Tax Appeals, which said the firm’s activities in the state go beyond simple sa
