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- 1Exhibition highlights vanishing of West Papua's UNESCO-recognised noken weaving●# News : Exhibition highlights vanishing of West Papua’s UNESCO recognised # noken weaving for # palmoil and # sugarcane
An exhibition is drawing attention to the decline of noken, the traditional woven bag craft of West Papua recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. Advocates say plantations for palm oil and sugarcane are driving deforestation and land grabbing that threaten the indigenous communities who keep the craft alive. Campaigners are urging consumers to reject products linked to corporate land grabbing in the region.
- 2Two Suspects Sought in Break-in at Historic Bethesda Church●Recognize them? 2 sought after break-in, theft at historic Bethesda church
Police in Bethesda, Maryland are searching for two suspects accused of breaking into a historic church and stealing from it. Authorities have released images of the pair and are asking the public to help identify them. The incident has drawn attention locally because of the building's historic significance, and residents are being urged to contact police with any information about the suspects' whereabouts.
- 3Eaton's Little White Church earns national historic recognition▼The ‘Little White Church’ in Eaton lands big historic recognition
The Little White Church in Eaton, New Hampshire, has received a major historic designation, according to New Hampshire Public Radio. The landmark, long a symbol of the small Carroll County town, now holds formal recognition of its historical significance. The honor is being noted as a proud moment for the local community.
- 4University of Louisville honored for support of military community●UofL recognized for outstanding support of military community
The University of Louisville has been recognized for its outstanding support of the military community, according to an announcement from the university's news office. The honor highlights the institution's services and programs for veterans, service members and military families. Details about the awarding organization and criteria were not immediately provided.
- 5FIDH marks 14-year fight for justice over gender-based crimes in Mali●The Al Hassan Case: 14 years of mobilisation by the FIDH for the recognition of gender-based crimes in Mali
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is highlighting 14 years of mobilisation in the Al Hassan case, a landmark proceeding before the International Criminal Court concerning crimes committed in Timbuktu, Mali. The organisation has long pushed for the recognition of gender-based violence, including forced marriages under the jihadist occupation, as international crimes. The case has become a test of how such violence is acknowledged by international justice.
- 6Mom's joyful reunion with flight attendant delights travelers●A mom boarded her plane and squealed with delight when she recognized the flight attendant — see the feel-good video
A mother boarding a flight was overcome with excitement when she realized the flight attendant working the cabin was someone she knew, squealing with delight in a moment caught on camera. The feel-good clip shows the emotional reunion mid-boarding, with the pair embracing as nearby passengers look on. Readers have been sharing the lighthearted moment as a warm break from heavier travel news.
- 7Danziger's Gem Lantana series earns double RHS recognition●Danziger's Gem Lantana series receives double RHS recognition
Israeli ornamental plant breeder Danziger has announced that its Gem Lantana series has received double recognition from the Royal Horticultural Society. The accolade places the series among varieties assessed for garden performance by one of horticulture's most respected bodies. Details of the specific awards were not disclosed, but the news is being noted across the nursery and garden center industry.
- 8Roswell Park earns national recognition for physician well-being●Roswell Park Earns National AMA Joy in Medicine® Recognition for Advancing Physician Well-Being
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo has received the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine recognition, a national honor for health systems that advance physician well-being. The award reflects efforts to reduce burnout and improve working conditions for doctors, a growing focus across US medicine.