In recent years, bold voices have opened doors for many people to share who they truly are. Their courage has made it easier for others to live openly and honestly. Every June, people around the world remember those pioneers. Pride Month turns streets into vibrant festivals. Parades, block parties
A resident of Lanexa, an artist named Patty Putnam is stepping forward in a national art contest that could change her future. She has faced many health problems after losing her job as a visual director at Saks Fifth Avenue. Eight chronic illnesses made it hard for her to keep moving and working
Cleveland’s old school buildings are getting a new look. The city is inviting developers to turn the empty campuses into homes, shops or community hubs. Last month, 12 schools across eight neighborhoods closed their doors for the last time. Neighborhood leaders say these sites hold a lot of
Black Desert Mobile is stepping onto the global stage of the Green Game Jam, a worldwide event that asks gamers to help protect nature. The initiative, backed by the United Nations Environment Programme, has been running for seven years and invites top game studios to weave environmental messages in
A recent meeting in Middlesex Township showed how a big data‑center project could bring money to the local community. The plan, still in talks, would let the developers give the town a total of $12. 5 million over five years in addition to normal tax payments. The money is split into four parts. Fi
A game designer who once played professionally in the world of Magic: The Gathering is now turning a beloved fantasy universe into his own card‑based challenge. After releasing 17 expansions for his original game, a deck‑builder called Ascension, the creator is borrowing from a classic epic to launc
Nexon has just launched a website that explains how its upcoming partnership with Blizzard will change the way Korean PC players experience Overwatch. The main point is that to play through Nexon, you must link a Battle. net account with a Nexon account. All of your past match history and prog
Alex Browder is a 17‑year‑old student who was surprised when his name appeared on a Russian sanctions list. He discovered this while browsing news about cryptocurrency in his economics class. The Kremlin had banned him for writing a report that criticized Russian money laundering practices. The rep
The Bellin Run has just celebrated its 50th year, turning a simple charity race into a regional tradition that brings together thousands of people. The event started in 1977 with a handful of runners and has grown to include a 5K, a 10K, and more than 8, 000 participants who cross the finish line on
A recent budget discussion in Baltimore has highlighted a potential funding cut that could weaken the city’s efforts to tackle violent crime. City State's Attorney Ivan Bates has warned that a shortfall of about $500, 000 may arise unless his office submits a specific juvenile crime report. The data
