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Prestigious award recognises inventiveness and entrepreneurial courage

SA Instrumentation & Control ·

Prestigious award recognises inventiveness and entrepreneurial courage August 2025 News From left: Professor Wurzer, member of the board of the German Institute for Inventions; Hans Beckhoff, Beckhoff Automation; Professor Herr, scientific advisor...

CSOs trained to advocate AU free movement protocol

CNR Citi Newsroom · August 7, 2025

Civil Society Organizations on Migration across Africa have reiterated their commitment to promote the ratification of the African Union (AU) Free Movement Protocol. This was made known during a high-impact hybrid workshop and advocacy dialogue...

7 Independent Phoenix Art Galleries to Explore This Summer

Phoenix Magazine - Arizona · August 4, 2025

At the height of desert summer, art galleries offer a cool, creative oasis to escape the heat. Since the ideal temperature for storing art is 65 degrees, galleries are a perfect spot to plan a summer afternoon soaking in local arts and culture....

CNA explains: What is the Shroud of Turin?

Catholic News Agency · August 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 7, 2025 / 10:51 am The Shroud of Turin is one of the most studied and controversial religious artifacts in the world. Housed in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Turin, Italy, the linen cloth bears the image...

Huge crowds at Salt and Tar in Bootle as Billy Ocean and The Real Thing take to stage

Liverpool Echo · August 7, 2025

Thousands of music fans have descended on Bootle for the first 2025 headliner at Salt and Tar. The Bootle-based music festival returns this week for another four-day weekend of entertainment from August 7 - 10. Tonight, R&B legend Billy Ocean will...

Heidi Klum and Sofía Vergara Stun in Matching Best Friend Outfits on 'Project Runway'

InStyle ·

Heidi Klum and Sofía Vergara stunned in matching best friends outfits for Project Runway. The German model wore a chartreuse-colored long sleeve dress, while the Modern family alum opted for a pineapple-yellow suit with a merlot-red vest. The...

The 12 best things to do in Freiburg, Germany’s greenest city

Lonely Planet ·

With the enviable claim to fame of being Germany’s sunniest city, Freiburg is also one of its most eco-friendly. Ever since a protest by residents in 1975 halted the construction of a nuclear generator on nearby farmland, the city has been a...

New Music Reviews (8/4)

KEXP - Washington State ·

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder (joined this week by Albina Cabrera, Latin Partnerships and Editorial Manager and co-host of El Sonido) share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's...

50th anniversary of the coronation of the painting of the Assumption in Mosta

Times of Malta · August 4, 2025

The coming August 10 marks the 50th anniversary of the solemn coronation of the titular painting of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, venerated in her sanctuary basilica in Mosta. This anniversary stirs a deep sense of satisfaction and...

Lyft and Baidu Partner for Robotaxi Launch in UK, Germany in 2026

WebProNews · August 4, 2025

A Groundbreaking Partnership Takes Shape In a move that could reshape the future of urban mobility in Europe, U.S. ride-hailing giant Lyft has announced a strategic partnership with Chinese tech behemoth Baidu to introduce robotaxi services in the...

New beers to try at this year's Minnesota State Fair

St. Cloud Times - Minnesota ·

The Minnesota State Fair will showcase a variety of new beers from local and regional breweries. New brews include IPAs, sours, cream ales and other quirky creations. The fair runs Aug. 21 to Sept. 1 and will also feature new food options, music,...

Flavor Fest, Street Art in Downtown, Horsegirl: This Week’s Best Events

Racket - Minneapolis · August 4, 2025

Welcome to Event Horizon, your weekly roundup of the best events in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond. MONDAY 8.4 Fringe Festival Various Locations Theater fanatics: Your marathon awaits you. Every August, the Fringe Fest brings us a metric...

What To Do In NYC: Free Korean Rock Concert At Lincoln Center On Aug 6

Forbes ·

Lincoln Center's K-Music Night will feature K-rock bands TOUCHED, Kim Changwan Band and Monday Feeling Courtesy of the Korean Cultural Center New York If you think K-pop is the only music South Korea has to offer, it’s time to expand your...

Who's a good robot dog? Bert and Spot explore Mars-like surface with help from AI and astronaut in space

Space.com · August 7, 2025

Two four-legged robots recently explored a practice Mars yard, with a little help from an astronaut in space and several robot buddies. The robot team, along with the "Neal AI" chatbot and NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, worked together on tough tasks...

Germany Champions Reforms While Industrial Model Faces Global Stress Test

Addis Fortune ·

Jens Hanefeld, Germany’s envoy in Addis Abeba, touched down last September with a resume that mixes three decades of diplomacy, a decade running Volkswagen’s global lobbying shop and the trained eye of a historian. Serving as ambassador to...

JAY STANSFIELD INTERVIEW: Birmingham forward opens up on dealing with family tragedy, Tom Brady's influence on the club's winning culture and dreams of playing for England at the World Cup

Daily Mail · August 4, 2025

Tom Brady might play the leading role in the Amazon Prime documentary on life at Birmingham City but the most poignant storyline lies elsewhere. Blues' American owners, with the backing of NFL legend Brady, believe they can reach the Premier...

Moderate gains and major revisions paint a mixed economic picture

AZ Big Media - Arizona · August 4, 2025

The U.S. unemployment rate changed little in July at 4.2% while total nonfarm payroll jobs increased by 73,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ August 1st employment situation summary. Job gains occurred in ambulatory health care...

ECOSENS: Economic and social considerations for the future of nuclear energy in society

Innovation News Network · August 4, 2025

The ECOSENS project provides a detailed picture of Europe’s perception of nuclear energy and emerging technologies. Nuclear energy, particularly using advanced technologies and/or small modular reactors (SMRs), is receiving increasing attention...

This Day in History on August 4: Britain Declares War on Germany, World War I Commences

EdGlenToday - Illinois · August 4, 2025

August 4th has long been a date marked by moments that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful events associated with this date happened during World War I. On August 4, 1914, the United Kingdom declared war...

New mural addresses "disproportionate art access" in mountain town

CBS 4 - Colorado ·

A new mural in one of Colorado's most popular resort towns is getting a lot of attention, not only for the man who painted it, but because what it can represent for the mountain community that's sometimes called "elite." The project was...