Belgium Leads EU Charge Against Disposable Vapes as Milan Tackles Outdoor Smoking

Image Credit: prostooleh/123rf.com Belgium has become the first European Union country to implement a ban on the sale of disposable vapes, effective January 1, 2024. This landmark decision aims to protect young people from nicotine addiction and address the environmental challenges posed by single-use vaping products. The ban was announced by Belgian Health Minister Frank…

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Empowering Young Artists of Color in the Music World with Carnegie Hall’s The B Side

Image Credit: appalachianviews/123rf.com A new initiative at Carnegie Hall, called The B-Side, aims to address the stark underrepresentation of people of color in music management and executive roles. This program focuses on empowering young individuals from diverse backgrounds by providing them with essential knowledge and skills pertinent to the music industry. Launched in spring 2023,…

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Historic Return: US Museum Restores Asante Kingdom Treasures After 150-Year Absence

Image Credit: Foto Accent Studios/Shutterstock.com The Asante kingdom of Ghana has officially welcomed the return of seven royal treasures that were seized by British colonial forces 150 years ago. The artifacts, which include an elephant tail whisk, an ornamental chair, two gold stool ornaments, a gold necklace, and two bracelets, were previously housed at the…

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