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Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Heats Up: Crawford and Schimel Vie for Critical Seat in Record-Breaking Election

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Green Bay, Wis.— With just three weeks left until Election Day, Wisconsin finds itself at the center of a fervent judicial battle that will determine the ideological balance of its Supreme Court. This contest for an open seat, following Justice Ann Walsh Bradley’s retirement, has gained national attention and is poised to become one of the most costly judicial elections in the country’s history. Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, supported by Democrats, and Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel, backed by Republicans, are the key contenders in this critical race. More than $33 million has already … Read more

Tech Titans Clash for Prestige: igus, Schaeffler, and Siemens Vie for Coveted HERMES AWARD at Hannover Messe 2025

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HANNOVER, Germany — Three leading companies, igus, Schaeffler, and Siemens, have been selected as finalists for the prestigious HERMES AWARD, one of the most esteemed recognitions in the industrial sector. The announcement was made by an independent jury of prominent figures from politics, business, academia, and media. The winner will be revealed at the opening ceremony of the HANNOVER MESSE on March 30, 2025. The HERMES AWARD annually honors breakthrough innovations in the industry presented at HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology. The criteria for this accolade include the technological novelty, … Read more

UK’s “Santosh” Chosen to Vie for Best International Feature at Next Oscars

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The United Kingdom, fresh off an Oscar victory for Jonathan Glazer’s “The Zone of Interest,” has chosen Sandhya Suri’s Hindi-language crime thriller “Santosh” to represent the nation in the Best International Feature category at the upcoming Academy Awards. The decision was made by the British Academy’s selection committee following the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year. “Santosh,” directed by British-Indian filmmaker Suri, known for her documentaries “I for India” and “Around India with a Movie Camera,” is set in rural northern India. The plot centers around a newly-widowed woman named Santosh … Read more

Republican-dominated Cullman County Prepares for High-Stakes GOP Primary Elections: Local Candidates Vie for Major Seats

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CULLMAN COUNTY, Alabama — The upcoming GOP primary in Cullman County will play a decisive role in determining the outcome of local and state races before the general election in November. While there are only a few contested offices, the contests for county schools superintendent and circuit judge have garnered significant attention. Dr. Shane Barnette, the incumbent county schools superintendent, will face off against Morris Williams, a longtime school teacher at Holly Pond, in the Republican primary on March 5. This will be the first contested race for county schools superintendent in over a decade, … Read more