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Break It, Build It: The Belfast Photo Festival’s Shocking Camera Challenge

May 28, 2026

The Belfast Photo Festival is gearing up to open on June 4, and its headline act has already sparked a firestorm among the photographic community. The event will feature an installation called “Camera Obsolete? ” where guests can grab a hammer and smash old cameras in a room dubbed the Destroy Room.

education

Turning ideas into action for Reading students

May 27, 2026

A small but growing organization in Reading has quietly changed the game for local students by funding adventures most could never afford. The group offers things like field trips to Broadway, hydroponic gardening classes, and summer camps—all aimed at showing kids that their city is just the starti

health

How Donated Help Fades and Problems Grow in Uganda’s Biggest Refuge Camp

May 27, 2026

In 2025, a sudden stop in outside cash and supplies left aid workers scrambling in Nakivale, one of Africa’s longest-running refugee spots. Many residents woke up to empty clinics and empty ration lines even though the camp had survived for years on foreign donations. Officials say the cuts came fas

lifestyle

Los Angeles Tips for Business Trips in 2025

May 22, 2026

Los Angeles isn''t just one place. It''s a mix of different scenes, cultures, and vibes all crammed together. Some parts feel familiar fast, others stay confusing no matter how many times you visit. The city has this way of surprising you—whether it''s the unexpected beauty of the hills, the endless

crime

Dead Man Found Near Lake, Cause Still Unclear

May 20, 2026

A 73‑year‑old resident of Kew Gardens Hills was discovered near a lake in Queens Park on Monday evening, just before 5 p. m. The body showed gunshot injuries to the neck and back, but no firearm was found at the scene. Police are still deciding whether this incident is a crime or something else. An

environment

Urban Green Plans: Turning Heat Into Hope

May 20, 2026

In cities that grow fast, heat and pollution rise too. A new study looks at how “green‑adaptive green infrastructure” – things like parks, green roofs and tree belts – can help. The research was done in Pakistan where 1, 232 people answered surveys and scientists examined satellite pictures. First

environment

Tiny birds, big choices: How to pick the right flowers for your hummingbird garden

May 20, 2026

Many people think hummingbirds only care about red flowers, but science says differently. These birds actually see way more colors than humans can—including ultraviolet light. So while red flowers are still great, they aren’t the only game in town. The key is picking plants that give hummingbirds wh

entertainment

Reno’s Changing Downtown: Building a New Future

May 19, 2026

Downtown Reno is getting a major glow-up. Plans are in motion to turn a stretch of West Fourth Street into a lively entertainment zone with housing, stages, and even a towering hotel. The project began years ago when old motels got torn down, clearing space for something fresh. Now, developers are a

environment

Urban Green Spaces: The Key to a Healthier Gut

May 16, 2026

Rewilding, the process of restoring natural habitats in cities, is gaining attention for its potential to boost human health. When towns grow and forests disappear, people lose daily contact with a wide range of microbes that once lived in soil and plants. This loss may be linked to the rise o

sports

Rory McIlroy: More than just golf, the story of a small-town kid who made it big

May 15, 2026

Rory McIlroy grew up in Holywood, a quiet town near Belfast, where his family wasn't rich but gave him something even more valuable: a strong work ethic. His parents, Gerry and Rosie, were the first to notice his natural talent for golf. Instead of pushing him into sports academies, they let him pra