Historic Appointment: Michelle Merendino Sworn in as Liberty County’s First Female District Judge

Liberty, Texas — Michelle Merendino made history on September 19 as the first woman to be sworn in as a judge for the 75th Judicial District Court of Texas. Appointed by Governor Greg Abbott, Merendino fills the unexpired term of former Judge Mark Morefield, who retired in January 2025. The ceremony took place at the Liberty County Courthouse, drawing a crowd of supporters, friends, and family. Among those present were her husband, Jared, and their children and grandchildren. The oath of office was administered by former County Court at Law Judge Don Taylor, who praised … Read more

Michelle O’Neill Critiques UK Government at Sinn Féin Conference, Calls for Enhanced Stormont Powers

Athlone, Ireland – In a potent address at Sinn Féin’s annual ard fheis, Michelle O’Neill, Northern Ireland’s First Minister and the party’s vice president, conveyed firm skepticism towards the newly established UK Labour government. O’Neill, marking her first conference since ascending to the historic role as the first Irish nationalist First Minister, accentuated the pressing need for heightened devolutionary powers to Northern Ireland’s Stormont parliament. O’Neill argued that the early actions of the new government have so far yielded “broken promises,” a sentiment that casts doubt on the administration’s pledge to uphold commitments made under … Read more

LES CHENILLES Triumphs with Audience Award at Batroun Mediterranean Film Festival: A Cinematic Gem by Michelle and Noel Keserwany

Batroun, Lebanon – The French-Lebanese short film “Les Chenilles,” directed by sisters Michelle and Noel Keserwany, has captured the Audience Award at the 8th annual Batroun Mediterranean Film Festival. The accolade marks another milestone for the film, following a streak of prestigious awards at various international festivals. “Les Chenilles,” which illuminates the shared trials and deep connection between two Levantine waitresses in Lyon, France, is gaining recognition for its poignant storytelling and emotional resonance. The film first made waves when it garnered the Golden Bear for Best Short Film at the Berlin International Film Festival, … Read more

From Pageants to Personal Messages: Michelle Dee Hilariously Nags Brother Abraham Lawyer to Check His DMs on Instagram

MANILA, Philippines — A playful exchange between Michelle Dee, Miss Universe Philippines 2023, and her younger brother, Abraham Lawyer, caught the attention of their Instagram followers after Dee left a series of humorous and affectionate comments on Lawyer’s recent posts celebrating his graduation. In her comments, Dee playfully referred to Lawyer as “big brain but still a baby boy,” encapsulating the blend of pride and sibling teasing familiar to many. Her posts continued with a mashup of humor and light frustration as she added, “Also I direct messaged you. REPLY,” complete with an angry emoji, … Read more