A quiet evening in Santa Clarita turned into a vibrant fundraiser when the local piano teacher, Oksana Kolesnikova, opened her first event for the Oksana Foundation. The night began with her own piano compositions before guests heard Ardeshir Farah, a former member of Strunz & Farah, and guitarist L
A 27‑year‑old Sudanese man has been formally accused of putting lives at risk after a boat he supposedly steered off the coast of Calais sank, killing four people trying to reach Britain. The National Crime Agency says the charges come under a fresh immigration law that lets Britain prosecute those
New York’s governor gave a big boost to local celebrations for the 2026 World Cup. A total of more than $371, 000 will be split among 12 community projects in seven parts of the state. The money comes from a $500, 000 grant program that aims to spread the World Cup’s excitement beyond the main
RSU 22 Education Foundation turned its March 21 gathering into a lively mix of learning, fun and community bonding. The event drew more than 300 people to Hampden Academy, where local businesses, nonprofits and civic groups set up booths that sparked conversations all day. The organizers added a
Scientists at two major universities just got $15. 8 million to study how Latino adults' brains change as they age. The money comes from the government’s top health research group. Two professors, one from each school, will lead the project. They want to follow about 1, 800 Latino adults for 12 year
Many women who move to Thailand for work endure violence that stays mostly unseen. These women often come from poorer countries hoping for better pay, only to face abuse that can scar them physically and emotionally. A recent study dug into how common this violence is, what kinds of support these wo
A community group in Rochester teamed up with 14 immigrant health ambassadors from Hispanic/Latino and Somali backgrounds. In late 2023, they used a method called Photovoice to capture pictures that show what matters most for their health. After taking the photos, they sat together, talked about wha
The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici
Getting a research grant is hard work, and even harder after recent changes in federal rules. When a surgeon wins the money, it feels like a big win for their career and school. But winning is just the first step; actually doing the science and keeping the budget in check can be tricky. The good ne
In northern Bangladesh, people are moving to new villages because rivers have eaten away their homes. Researchers wanted to see how villagers feel about these newcomers. They asked 265 residents in person and used a game‑like survey to test different ideas about why people move. The study found t
