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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kyber wins three 2026 PropertyCasualty360 Insurance Luminaries awards
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Kyber was named a PropertyCasualty360 Insurance Luminaries Class of 2026 winner in workplace culture, rising star leadership and marketing/PR. The recognition highlights the New York AI startup’s growth in the property and casualty insurance…
Miss Taiwanese American to lead Taiwan tourism float in Huntington Beach parade
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Miss Taiwanese American will ride in Huntington Beach’s 2026 Fourth of July Parade on July 4, fronting a Taiwan Tourism float expected to reach about 500,000 spectators.
Aimee Odette builds coaching and community ventures after USC career
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Former USC social work professor Aimee Odette, DSW, has launched a coaching practice for women in transition while continuing to expand her Venice, Florida, businesses.
PitPat launches World Cup-themed community event for global fans
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PitPat has launched a football-themed community campaign that mixes trivia, storytelling and social challenges for users worldwide during the World Cup season.
Shelbyville rider Whitley Walls named to U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup team
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Shelbyville native Whitley Walls, an 18-year-old four-time Reserve World Champion, will compete for the United States at the 2026 Saddle Seat World Cup in Shelbyville, Kentucky, from June 29 to July 2. Her selection adds local significance to an…
Unitel opens Mongolia’s first immersive digital heritage exhibition
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Unitel Group has launched Urtuu Immersive Experience in Ulaanbaatar, a first-of-its-kind exhibition centered on the history of human communication.
Jurupa Community Services District named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace
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Jurupa Community Services District has earned a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplace award, a national honor based on confidential employee feedback.
Little Haiti named an official 2026 World Cup watch party site
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FIFA and FOX Sports have approved the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Miami as an authorized 2026 FIFA World Cup watch party site.
Women photographers bring Atlanta’s World Cup moment into focus
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A new exhibition at One Contemporary Gallery in Atlanta opens June 11 and runs through July 26, pairing World Cup attention with work by four female photographers.
Avenir Immobilier acquires Montréal’s BELGO and pledges to preserve its art mission
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Avenir Immobilier has acquired the BELGO, the longtime downtown Montréal hub for contemporary art galleries, studios and cultural groups.
Dialed In launches World Cup-inspired gummies in Missouri and Massachusetts
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Dialed In is releasing two limited-edition cannabis gummies tied to the FIFA World Cup in Missouri and Massachusetts, with products now available for a limited time in participating dispensaries.
Furhan Ahmad pitches small business protections for District 66
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Furhan Ahmad, a candidate for New York State Assembly in District 66, unveiled a plan on June 11, 2026, aimed at shielding small businesses and cultural spaces in Manhattan neighborhoods including the West Village, SoHo and TriBeCa. The proposal…
Chef Kamal Hoyte and Airbnb plan World Cup dining experiences in New York
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Chef Kamal Hoyte is teaming up with Airbnb to create intimate fine-dining experiences for FIFA World Cup 2026 fans in the New York City region.
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