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New election tabulation system headed to Putnam

CARMEL- Starting this fall, election tabulations will have finally reached the 21st century in Putnam when the Board of Elections unveils an enhanced voting system offering real time results that includes graphs and maps of each election district. The …

University of Florida announces finalist for next president

Past University of Michigan presidents

The University of Michigan is expected to begin a search for its 16th president following Santa Ono's announcement that he expects to step down to accept the top job at the University of Florida, which would make his the shortest tenure of any UM …

University of Michigan president expected to take same role in Florida

FL solar advocates urge Congress to keep tax credits

As Congress prepares to vote this week on a budget bill which would repeal solar energy tax credits, Florida solar advocates warned the move would jeopardize the state's economy. According to industry data, the tax credits have funded more than $12 …

Santa Ono, University of Michigan president, leaves role amid controversies

University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced Sunday that he will step down from his role later this summer to become the next president of the University of Florida, pending formal approval from the Florida Board of Governors. In a message posted …

Pasco-Hernando President Resigns Amid State DOGE Scrutiny

Pasco-Hernando State College president Jesse Pisors has resigned after less than 18 months on the job, amid scrutiny from Florida’s version of the Department of Government Efficiency, The Tampa Bay Times reported. Pisors stepped down Thursday, the day …

Deported from Florida to Cuba, this mom saw her 17-month-old US daughter – and her American dream – ripped away

By Patrick Oppmann, CNN Havana, Cuba (CNN) — In a dilapidated home on the outskirts of Havana, Heidy Sánchez shows off photos from a past life. She flips though images on her iPhone of visits to Sea World with her husband and 17-month-old daughter and the …

Ono plans to leave UM for University of Florida's presidency

University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced Sunday that he will step down from leading the university after being selected as the sole finalist for the presidency of the University of Florida. In a message to the UM community Sunday, Ono wrote …

Does US President Need To Uphold Constitution? "I Don't Know," Replies Trump

Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Trump expressed uncertainty about upholding the Constitution and dismissed questions on due process for migrants. He distanced himself from pursuing a third term while critiquing Biden's economy. …

Who is Santa Ono? University of Florida's sole finalist for next president post

Dr Santa J. Ono, the current president of the University of Michigan, has been unanimously recommended by the University of Florida's search committee as the sole finalist for its 14th president. Pending approval, Ono, known for his leadership and …

US President Trump threatens 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made films, calls them threat to national security

Trump has long voiced concern about movie production moving overseas. Shortly before he took office, he announced that he had tapped actors Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to serve as “special ambassadors" to Hollywood to bring it " …

Donald Trump announces that he will not run for president again

US President Donald Trump has denied that he is considering a third presidential term, a move which experts agree is banned under the US Constitution, APA reports citing BBC. "I'll be an eight-year president, I'll be a two-term president. I …

University of Michigan President Santa Ono leaving for same job in SEC

Santa Ono’s time as president of the University of Michigan appears to be over. In a letter he put out to the community on Sunday, Ono announced his intentions to leave for the same position at the University of Florida. Here is what he wrote: Dear …

Byron Donalds Turns Tables On NBC News’ Kristen Welker After She Presses Him Over ‘Due Process’ For Illegal Immigrants

NBC News host Kristen Welker suggested illegal immigrants are entitled to “due process” under the Constitution, prompting Republican Florida Rep. Byron Donalds to argue that the sheer number of illegal border crossings under former President Joe Biden has …

Trump says 'I don't know' if he must uphold US Constitution as president

US President Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 1, 2025. LEAH MILLIS / REUTERS US President Donald Trump said in a television interview airing Sunday, May 4, that he does not know whether he must uphold the US Constitution. "I don…

Move Over, Palm Beach. Why Florida’s Billionaire Set Is Flocking to Manalapan

If you blink, you might miss it. Just a whisper south of Palm Beach, the tiny seaside town of Manalapan—barely 2.4 square miles and home to fewer than 500 residents—has suddenly become the South Florida destination of choice for the world’s wealthiest home …

Top Trump White House Aide In Running To Take Post Vacated By Mike Waltz

President Donald Trump may tap White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller to serve as his next National Security Adviser, Axios reported on Friday. Miller, who currently serves as the Trump administration’s Homeland Security adviser, is one of the …

President Trump says he doesn't know if he needs to uphold Constitution

West Palm Beach, Fla. — President Donald Trump, asked during an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” whether he believes that he needs to uphold the Constitution during his presidency, responded, “I don’t know.” The comment came as Trump remained …

ActiVote Poll Reveals Stark Partisan Divide Over Arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan

Survey Highlights Split on Whether Arrest Undermines Judicial Independence or Upholds Federal Immigration Law MA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ActiVote today released a new poll showing a sharp partisan divide over the arrest …

G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, South Africa on August 10-14

Ubuntu in Action: Focus on Vulnerable Communities CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) will hold its major 2025 Forum event from August 10-14 in Cape Town, South Africa. The gathering will …

Weiner Team Recent Op-Eds, Top Rankings, Radio-TV on Trump Fatigue, Tariff, Fentanyl, USPS Privatization, Jan 6 Pardons

Headlined by London Times Radio Interview; Opeds in Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Orlando Sentinel, West Virginia Gazette-Mail WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weiner Team Recent Op-Eds, Radio-TV, Top Rankings on …

Bolt Printing Holds the Line on Richardson 112 Hat Pricing Amid Tariff-Driven Cost Surge

Bolt Printing holds pricing on in-stock Richardson 112 hats while responding to a $1 tariff-driven increase with transparency and customer support. BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bolt Printing, a leading provider of …

Chuck Slavin Announces Exploration of 2025 SAG-AFTRA National Presidential Run

Industry Advocate Seeks to Connect with Fellow Members Nationwide LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chuck Slavin, a dedicated SAG-AFTRA member, union advocate, and entertainment community organizer, has …

European Integration Without Illusions: Brussels Expects Reforms from Ukraine, Not Slogans – Alona Lebedieva

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Another stage of the screening of Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU law has been completed in Brussels – this time covering Chapter 20, “Enterprise and Industrial Policy.” This is one of …

New Forthcoming Documentary Announced from Creators of 'The Truth About Reading'

The Truth About Reading film opened people’s eyes—this forthcoming documentary is about what happens next. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Introduction: A Crisis Exposed, A Solution Within Reach The John …

Short Flixx: The USA-Born Alternative to TikTok with New Monetization Features

Short Flixx Introduces New Monetization Features Empowering Creators to Earn Through Tips and Premium Content MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Short Flixx: The USA-Born Alternative to TikTok with New Monetization …

Rare Coin Market Surpasses Historical Benchmarks at Auctions as Global Demand and Precious Metal Prices Soar

Hard Asset Management Inc. highlights half-century growth in U.S. and world rare coins, driven by tangible asset demand and gold’s 39% surge SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rare Coin Market Surpasses Historical Benchmarks at …

Stake experts releases The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025: Conflicting Information, Conflicted Realities

Decision-makers' guide to Africa's information & geopolitical landscape 2025 COTONOU, BENIN, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stake experts published the second edition of The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2025 on May 5, 2025, with the theme “ …

Award-Winning Author Sam Sammane Returns with ‘Republic of Mars,’ a Gripping Sci-Fi Novel About Life Beyond Earth

Launched May 4, 2025 on Amazon, the novel explores memory, identity, and control in a future Martian colony built on order—but haunted by forgetting. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when science fiction …

Gordian Awarded Sourcewell National Cooperative Contract for Facility Assessments and Planning Services

Greenville, SC, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gordian, provider of data-driven solutions for all phases of the building lifecycle, announced today its award of a new Sourcewell contract, expanding Gordian’s offering to Sourcewell members to provide more …

AMRT Satellite Technology Uncovers Significant Mineral Assets at Historic Oregon Mine

Abandoned Mine Expected to Roar Back to Life with Massive Results thanks to AMRT Satellite Scan Technology MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a leading satellite-based mineral exploration company, today …

Strong Majority of Consumers Express Deep Concern Over Tariff-Driven Price Increases, Optimove Insights Survey Finds

New York, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A strong majority (55%) of U.S. consumers are 'very concerned' about tariffs, stating that price increases are already impacting their budgets, according to new survey results released today by Optimove …

Edge Zero Launches Grid Visibility Solution to Support Labor Party’s Home Battery Initiative

New program equips distribution system operators with real-time data tools to ensure network readiness for Australia’s largest-ever home battery rollout MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Edge Zero, a leader in low- …

Strategic approaches to professional development on cybercrime and electronic evidence for law enforcement in Tajikistan ...

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department held a workshop for 20 senior representatives of law enforcement agencies in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 1 and 2 May. The workshop was aimed at strengthening national capacities to provide systematic and sustainable …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President, Commends Virginia for Leading the Nation in Reducing Fentanyl Overdoses

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) commends Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin for tackling the fentanyl crisis head-on through …

The Pan African Film & Arts Festival Announces Call for Submissions for 2026 Festival

The largest international Black film festival in the U.S. returns to Los Angeles February 9–16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pan African Film & Arts Festival (PAFF), the largest and most …

VetComm Honors Military Appreciation Month by Empowering Veterans to Access Their VA Disability Benefits

Veteran-founded organization provides guidance and advocacy to help veterans navigate the VA benefits process during Military Appreciation Month and beyond. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation observes …

AMMWEC to Host Capitol Hill Event: "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing Asia's Potential"

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) will be hosting an upcoming Capitol Hill event titled "Towards a Broader Abraham Accords: Embracing …