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Embracing my Guatemalan culture and heritage
By Gabriela Tobar My parents came to the U.S. in the 1980s with hopes of creating a better future. At first, they thought they would work for some time and return to Guatemala with enough money. However, life had other plans for them. They met and...

Art is my weapon
Comparsa: One of the films showing at the film festival In an era marked by war, inequality and division, artists remind us that creativity can be a weapon. Not one that destroys, but one that resists, heals and transforms. This year’s Byron Bay...

Music Prize 2025 is almost here. Check out Big Wy's Brass Band, one of the bands competing
Big Wy's Brass Band is an Austin, Texas-based group known for its mix of traditional New Orleans jazz and original funk music. The band found a welcoming audience in Shreveport, Louisiana, after performing at Prize Fest in 2024. The band's...

Animals everywhere: LSU Vet Med's 'Animals in Art' exhibit showcases work of 60 artists
Terry Head's 'Coming Home' is featured in the LSU VetMed's annual International Exhibition on Animals in Art.' STAFF PHOTO BY ROBIN MILLER Ginger Guttner felt like a kid on Christmas morning each time a package found its way to her office. She...
Best streaming apps for horror movies this Halloween: Peacock, HBO Max, Shudder, and more
Spooky season is upon us, and some of the best streaming services we've tested carry impressive selections of both classic and recent horror movies. Michael Myers, Valak, and the Babadook are all available for a scare this Halloween, thanks to...

Author Michael Engelhard on the cultural and historical significance of Nome | State of Art
On this episode we hear from anthropologist, author and adventurer Michael Engelhard. His newest book is called “No Place Like Nome: The Bering Strait Seen Through its most storied city.” The book explores Nome’s rich history, native culture, and...

Halloween Fun and Music to Highlight AHA! Night
AHA! Night in New Bedford happens this month on Thursday, October 9. The theme is "Tunes, Treats and Creative Streets." So put on your Halloween costume and join the fun. Downtown Dance Party & Costume Contest AHA! Director Kim Goddard visited...

Media Campaign Aims to End Female Genital Mutilation in Tanzania
Mussa Juma Siwayombe, Executive Director A media-based campaign spearheaded by the Media Aid for Indigenous and Pastoralists Community (MAIPAC) is making strides in raising awareness about the harmful effects of female genital mutilation (FGM) in...

Newcastle v Nottingham Forest Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday for St James’ Park clash
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Nottingham Forest Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (2pm (UK) kick-off). The Newcastle United players looking to follow up...

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news
The Arsenal vs West Ham live stream sees the home side out to win three points and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Two late goals at St. James’ Park last weekend ensured that Arsenal took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat...
George Clooney: Trump should create incentives, not tariffs, for movie industry
Movie star George Clooney said on Friday that US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on all films produced overseas was the wrong solution for a real issue. Clooney spoke before the annual Albies awards ceremony in...

Trump should create incentives for movie industry: Clooney
Movie star George Clooney said on Friday that US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 percent tariff on all films produced overseas was the wrong solution for a real issue. Clooney spoke before the annual Albies awards ceremony in...

How to watch Australia vs New Zealand: FREE Rugby Championship 2025 streams, TV schedule, preview
The Rugby Championship 2025 has entered its final week and there is still plenty on the line for New Zealand and Australia. In what has been one of the most competitive tournaments for years, both sides know that a victory in Perth would give them...

Guatemala responds to Prime Minister Briceño’s UN speech
Views: 32 Views: 34 Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 4:32 pm CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff: Guatemala has responded to remarks made by Prime Minister John Briceño at the United Nations, where he mentioned Guatemala’s “repeated aggression...

George Clooney says Trump should create incentives, not tariffs, for movie industry
Audio By Carbonatix (Reuters) -Movie star George Clooney said on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas was the wrong solution for a real issue. Clooney spoke before the annual...

Indigenous Media Fights Illegal Mining in DR Congo
By Jeannette KAZERA, Organization Coordinator In the Fizi territory of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the illegal and unregulated exploitation of transition minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper, gold, and cassiterite has long threatened the...

A look behind the scenes with 3 New Orleans artists, just in time for Art for Art's Sake
Artists differ from the rest of us due to an inherent creative ambition, a heightened sensitivity and openness to experience, and a distinct way of perceiving the world through a lens of possibility, curiosity, aesthetics and intuition. While...

AiFF expands at Arts in the Sunset with more screenings
The Amarillo International Film Festival is back for its second year — bigger, bolder, and now fully housed at the Amarillo Art Institute at Arts in the Sunset, where organizers promise an immersive weekend of cinema, conversation and creativity....
Guatemala Uses Right of Reply at UN to Rebut Briceno
Last week you heard the PM's address to the UN where he made a strong statement on Guatemalan provocation on the Sarstoon. Well, Guatemala had a right of reply some hours later and here's what they said: Representative of Guatemala "The delegation...

How Did an X-Rated Movie Called ‘F*ck My Son!’ Become a Battleground for AI Misinformation?
If you’re worried about AI taking over the entertainment industry, close your eyes for a moment and imagine your worst case scenario. What kind of villains do you picture? Soulless corporate executives gleefully watching their bottom lines go up...