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Women in Media Spotlight: 'Third Degree Burnout – A Survivor’s Guide' Celebrates LA, Phoenix and Boston Premieres
Documentary on burnout, public health, and planetary survival features women’s leadership both behind and in front of the camera. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a time when women remain underrepresented in...

Dr. Cynthia Simon Educates Women with Two Bold New Books Featuring Leadership and Wellness
From the boardroom to the fitness studio, Dr. Cynthia Simon encourages women to lead with purpose, strength, and nonnegotiable confidence. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Renowned educator, coach, and...

Former Portuguese Member of Parliament Rui Pedro Duarte Calls for 'Quantum Diplomacy' to Match AI's Breakneck Speed
Former Member of Portuguese Parliament states traditional governance is too slow for AI era, proposes UN-Like network for real-time global coordination. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a compelling...

The State of Qatar organizes a High-Level Ministerial event to launch the Global Autism Alliance Coalition on the margins of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly
New York, NY, USA, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The State of Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, Autism Speaks, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO), organized a High-Level...
Center for the Study of Hate Announces 2025 Eva Lassman “Take ...
September 23, 2025 | Center for the Study of Hate Florida State University’s Hate Crime Research and Policy Institute and Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based anti-hate activist Pardeep Kaleka are the recipients of this year’s Gonzaga University Center for...
Moldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive but campaign marred by cyberattacks, illegal funding and disinformation, international observers say
CHIŞINĂU, 29 September 2025 – Moldova’s parliamentary elections were competitive and offered voters a clear choice between political alternatives, but the process was marred by serious cases of foreign interference, illegal funding, cyberattacks...


Groundbreaking New Calendar Shines Light on Black America’s Unsung Pioneers
SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A powerful new calendar is helping bring attention to the amazing lives and contributions of Black Americans whose stories haven’t been told enough. “R” History: Forgotten -...


WORLD PREMIERE: FEATURE 'THE TENDERNESS TOUR' DEBUTS AT HEARTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN INDIANAPOLIS
Documentary Follows Activist Richard Propes on His Mission to Eliminate Medical Debt Across Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, September 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Heartland International Film Festival, one of the Midwest’s most...

Global Sumud Breakaway Vessel Reaches Gaza Waters
(MENAFN) The Mikeno, a vessel from the Global Sumud humanitarian aid flotilla, reached Gaza’s territorial waters early Thursday but lost its tracking signal approximately 9.3 nautical miles from the coast, according to the official flotilla...

Annual Chairpersonship Conference on Cyber Security to take place in Helsinki
HELSINKI, 29 September 2025 - The annual Chairpersonship Conference on Cyber/ICT Security, Resilient Cyberspace: Principles, Partnerships, and the Path Ahead, will take place in Helsinki from 30 September to 2 October 2025. The conference will...

EU funding for managing chronic diseases
SLOVENIA, September 29 - As part of the EU-funded project, the Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Public Health will develop and implement new approaches and programmes for the early detection, prevention and management of chronic...

Sweden bolsters humanitarian assistance with SEK 775 million
SWEDEN, September 29 - Published 29 September 2025 The humanitarian situation in the world is serious. War, conflict and famine are affecting millions of people, at the same time as funding for life-saving efforts is decreasing. Together with the...

Spanish PM condemns Israel of attacking Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) The Spanish prime minister described the Israeli attacks on the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla as "a violation of international law," emphasizing that the humanitarian mission "does not represent any danger" to Israel. Speaking at a European...

Mikeno Vessel from Sumud Flotilla Reaches Gaza Waters
(MENAFN) The Mikeno vessel, part of the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, reportedly entered Gaza’s maritime territory on Thursday morning. This ship, which had separated from the main group, advanced into the area despite longstanding...

Colombia Expels Israeli Diplomats
(MENAFN) Colombian President Gustavo Petro has declared the removal of all remaining Israeli envoys from the country in response to the Israeli Navy's seizure of a flotilla heading to Gaza. According to Petro’s administration, two Colombian...
UPDATE: Brunswick Corporation Schedules 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
METTAWA, Ill., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) will release its 2025 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 23, 2025 before the market opens by way of an advisory release, notifying the public that...

Musk Challenges Wikipedia with AI Encyclopedia
(MENAFN) Elon Musk has revealed plans to create a fresh online encyclopedia designed to compete with Wikipedia, which he and other detractors criticize for being politically skewed. Musk asserted that his version would be a “massive improvement”...

Greek Trade Unions Call for Protection of Global Sumud Flotilla
(MENAFN) Greek trade unions voiced strong support on Wednesday for the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is currently en route to Gaza despite warnings of potential Israeli military action. A coalition of 76 unions and workers’ groups released a joint...