International News and Affairs

Professor of History Presents Paper at International Medieval Congress Professor of History John Eldevik presented a paper in July at the annual International Medieval Congress in Leeds, England, as part of a panel on “Networks and Entanglements in the Cult of Saints.” A Closer Look at the Hirsau Network and Crusader Saints in the 12th Century Eldevik’s presentation, titled “Martyrdom, …

Professor of History presents paper on Networks and Entanglements in the Cult of Saints In July, Professor of History John Eldevik presented a thought-provoking paper at the annual International Medieval Congress in Leeds, England. His paper was part of a distinguished panel focused on the intriguing topic of “Networks and Entanglements in the Cult of Saints.” Examining the Hirsau Network …

TikTok Launches Global Singing Competition Move over “The Voice” and “America’s Got Talent,” TikTok is getting into the singing competition game on a global scale. The social media company announced that TikTok LIVE is launching “Gimme The Mic.” Auditioning for “Gimme The Mic” Anyone 18 years old or older can audition to be part of what is called a “virtual …

A Better Front Door: Wake Forest to Offer Early-Admission Option for First-Gen Students Wake Forest University is launching an initiative to enhance accessibility and opportunity for first-generation college students. The new “Early Action plan,” set to begin this fall, aims to attract first-gen applicants and emphasize the value of their experiences. According to Vice President for Enrollment Eric Maguire, first-generation …

Ukraine and Russia carried out another prisoner exchange, with 22 Ukrainian soldiers returning home. Among the released servicemen were two officers, sergeants, and privates who fought on different fronts, with some of them being wounded. A video posted on Telegram showed the soldiers wrapped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flags, celebrating their return. Russia’s defense ministry claimed that its forces …

Scientists Achieve Nuclear Fusion with Positive Energy Yield A group of U.S. scientists has replicated a significant energy feat by achieving nuclear fusion that produces more energy than is inputted. This achievement surpasses a previous experiment in December that gained international attention for its progress towards the goal of energy production through fusion. A Crucial Step Towards Clean and Affordable …

Papa John’s International Increases Dividend Payment On August 25th, the board of Papa John’s International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PZZA) announced an increase in their dividend payment to $0.46. This represents a 9.5% increase from last year’s payment of $0.42 for the same period. With a dividend yield of 2.1%, the company’s payout is in line with the industry average. Strong Earnings Coverage …

International Tenor Rafael Helbig-Kostka Returns to Red Bluff for Encore Performance On Sunday, August 6, at 4 pm, the renowned international tenor, Rafael Helbig-Kostka, will be returning to Red Bluff for an encore performance at Sacred Heart Church. This highly anticipated event is expected to amaze and captivate the audience with a diverse selection of classical, contemporary, sacred, and secular …

Main Part: Two of the national NASCAR series will be in action Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Xfinity teams will race at the 2-mile track. Cup Series teams will practice and qualify for Sunday’s race. Ty Gibbs, Ross Chastain, Cole Custer, and Austin Hill will control cars in both series as they pull double duty at Michigan. Chastain will make …

Investigation into De-Escalation Room at McAuliffe International School Denver Public Schools is currently investigating a de-escalation room, also referred to as a seclusion room, at McAuliffe International School. The investigation was prompted by a whistleblower who claimed that students of color were being locked inside the room. The school district is taking these allegations seriously and will be conducting a …