International News and Affairs

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 …

Bilateral negotiations and keynote speeches Bilateral negotiations and keynote speeches are set to take place at Havana’s Ciudad Deportiva complex. One of the keynote speeches will be dedicated to the software company Ingenius, while another one will highlight the achievements of the cosmetics brand Alba. Panel on Artificial Intelligence The Cuban Sports Research Center will host a panel discussion on …

Yellowstone International Airshow: Everything You Need to Know The Yellowstone International Airshow is once again taking to the skies above the Magic City on August 12 and 13. Where to Park Parking passes are available and must be purchased before the event. If you purchase four or more tickets, including children’s tickets, you will be guaranteed a free parking pass.  …

Travelers are increasingly choosing international destinations over domestic trips, resulting in higher international airfares and room rates. This trend is causing a challenge for airlines, theme parks, and hotels that focus primarily on the U.S. market. International airfare prices have risen by 10% compared to last year and 26% compared to 2019, with an average price of $962. On the …