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United Planet pushes community-led model for international internships
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United Planet used a Madrid conference to argue that international internships need to shift from simple placements to community-centered learning experiences.
Living Cities launches Capital + Culture ahead of 2026 World Cup
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Living Cities has launched Capital + Culture to examine who gains ownership and wealth when major events bring investment, tourism, and contracts to a city.
Lisa Hurley marks one year of Space To Exhale amid burnout debate
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Lisa Hurley is marking the first anniversary of Space To Exhale, her Wiley-published book on rest, boundaries and sustainable wellbeing, as conversations about burnout and work-life balance continue.
Juan Pablo Castañeda expands Latin America advisory practice
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Guatemalan strategist Juan Pablo Castañeda Solares is broadening his advisory work across Latin America, offering campaign and public-affairs clients a U.S.-style, research-driven approach.
Bliskasoft says foreign platforms fail in the U.S. without local operations
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Bliskasoft Corp. has released an analysis saying foreign-built platforms often stall in the U.S. because product readiness is not enough without a local operational layer.
Café OASIS opens in downtown Santa Ana
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OASIS Center International is opening Café OASIS on June 29 in downtown Santa Ana as a community café and social impact hub. The space is meant to support arts education, workforce training, financial literacy and neighborhood investment for…
Desert Dream Dentistry & Spa launches Coachella Valley mural challenge
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Desert Dream Dentistry & Spa has finished a 50-foot-by-10-foot indoor mural in Palm Desert that celebrates Coachella Valley landmarks and culture.
Laureen Andalib profile highlights art, memory and cultural healing
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Laureen Andalib, a Bangladeshi-American artist and award-winning director in Oakland, is using storytelling, education and community-centered practice to preserve culture and support collective healing.
Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo returns to Northern California July 11-12
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The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo is bringing its 42nd Anniversary Legacy Tour back to Castro Valley on July 11-12 with championship rodeo events, family activities and a youth leadership workshop.
Musaafer leaders join World Central Kitchen Chef Corps
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Musaafer executive chef Mayank Istwal and co-founder Mithu Malik have joined World Central Kitchen’s Chef Corps, adding the Houston restaurant group to a global disaster-response network.
BoyarMiller gets first national Legal 500 rankings across all three practice groups
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BoyarMiller said June 16, 2026, that Legal 500 ranked all three of its core practice groups nationally for the first time: corporate M&A, real estate and commercial litigation.
Living Cities brings Capital + Culture platform to Los Angeles before World Cup and Olympics
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Living Cities is launching its Capital + Culture platform in Los Angeles as the city prepares for the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games.
Kleinschmidt wins Zweig Group workplace culture award
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Kleinschmidt Associates was named a 2026 Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, ranking 15th in the Firm Size category and 30th in Multidiscipline.
Never Give Up Day expands in the Hispanic world
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The Never Give Up Day movement is gaining traction across Latin America, Spain and U.S. Hispanic communities ahead of Aug. 18. Organizers are launching a global perseverance walk and an interactive world map to turn the message into participation….
Living Cities launches Capital + Culture ahead of World Cup host city spending surge
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Living Cities has launched Capital + Culture, a national platform focused on who benefits when major economic opportunities arrive in cities.
Global doughnut market seen reaching $24.9 billion by 2033
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The global doughnut market is projected to grow from $17.9 billion in 2026 to $24.9 billion by 2033, driven by premium products, café culture and digital ordering.
Michael Caven memoir traces Texas gay bar empire and LGBTQ history
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Michael Caven has released Spilling the Tea, a memoir that spans a Texas gay bar empire, chosen family, and the rise of America’s first LGBTQ-themed restaurant.
Author says World Cup unity is being strained by U.S. immigration policies
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Author Erin Van Rheenen says U.S. immigration restrictions are clashing with the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s global-unity mission as the tournament nears.
AtharX and BRC Imagination Arts form Saudi cultural partnership
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AtharX and BRC Imagination Arts have launched a strategic partnership to design museums, heritage sites and tourism experiences across Saudi Arabia.
Premium cigar market seen reaching $9.14 billion by 2030
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The premium cigar market is projected to grow from $7.05 billion in 2026 to $9.14 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company.
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