EXCLUSIVE: Harvardwood announced its Writers Competition winners and award for Most Staffable TV Writers. Now in its 18th year, the renowned competition has experienced exciting growth in submissions to the Feature category. Notably, last year’s feature winner has returned to win once more with a new project. The TV category is headlined by writers from […]
We need more energy production to meet American’s demands, and the Biden administration’s war on North American energy production must come to quick and decisive end.
The prominent literary and free expression group cancelled its awards after a backlash from nominees.
SISD The Sherman Education Foundation (SEF) has provided over $130,000 through 97 project grants across the district this year through its annual Circle of Success… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Members of the Writers Guild of Canada (WGC) have voted strongly in favour of authorising strike action against the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA). The guild has issued a notice stating th
Authors and translators say PEN America has ‘had no criticism of American complicity in the bombardment of Gaza’, in stark contrast to other national centres of the organisation Thirty-one authors and translators have withdrawn their work from consideration for or declined PEN America’s 2024 literary awards over the organisation’s “failure to protect” Palestinian writers in Gaza.Nine out of 10 longlistees for the PEN/Jean Stein book award, worth $75,000 (£60,143), have withdrawn their books....
GREENVILLE, Pa. (WKBN) -- At Thiel College on Friday, the third annual Mentor of the Year event celebrated alumni, educators and professionals for their impacts and connections within the community -- First News' own Lindsey Watson was one of those honored. The event, part of the Thiel College Mentor of the Year initiative, highlights the []
Some 28 of the 61 authors and translators nominated for awards had withdrawn their books over PEN America's stance on Gaza.
Soulful gospel artist Mandisa, a Grammy-winning singer who got her start as a contestant on “American Idol” in 2006, has died, according to a statement on her verified social media. She was 47. “We can confirm that yesterday Mandisa was found in her home deceased. At this time we do not know the cause of death or any further details,” the post reads. “We ask for your prayers for her family and close knit circle of friends during this incredibly difficult time. Mandisa was a voice of...
An excerpt from ‘Yatra: An Unfinished Novel’, by Harekrishna Deka. Translated from the Assamese by Navamalati Neog Chakraborty.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the State of Florida has successfully rescued 722 Americans from Haiti.
More than 240 staff and guests, including award winners, colleagues and management from across the Western Trust joined together at a special ceremony held at the Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen on Thursday 18 April 2024. Awards were made in nine categories celebrating care, innovation, leadership and excellent services being delivered each day by dedicated individuals and teams. Among the winners was Michelle Doyle, Homeless Nurse, Labre Hub, Derry, who was named Frontline Champion of the Year...