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Prime 1 Studio unveils Machiko and Broken Tusk Predator statue
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Prime 1 Studio is opening pre-orders June 12, 2026, in Japan for a new 1/4-scale Machiko & Broken Tusk Predator statue from Dark Horse Comics’ Aliens vs. Predator.
Action figure toys market seen reaching $15.3 billion by 2031
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The global action figure toys market is projected to grow from $9 billion in 2021 to $15.3 billion by 2031, driven by steady demand across regions and stronger online sales.
Kennedy Center gala to mark America’s 250th anniversary
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The Global Humanities Foundation will stage an international art-and-fashion gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2026, tying the event to America’s semiquincentennial and Flag Day. The program is set to draw diplomats,…
Pet care market seen doubling by 2030
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The global pet care market is projected to grow from $138.2 billion in 2020 to $269.4 billion by 2030, driven by urbanization, pet humanization and rising pet adoption.
Indianness Podcast spotlights Baroness Sandip Verma’s path from Amritsar to Westminster
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The latest Indianness Podcast episode features Baroness Sandip Verma reflecting on her journey from Amritsar to the UK House of Lords, with a focus on resilience, entrepreneurship, politics and women’s rights.
Lowell Folk Festival adds global traditional artists for July 24-26 return
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The Lowell Folk Festival has added more performers to its 39th edition, set for July 24-26 in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.
Organic pigments market seen reaching $23.17 billion by 2030
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The organic pigments market is projected to grow from $16.15 billion in 2025 to $23.17 billion by 2030, driven by textile, printing, paints and plastics demand.
Bunny Wailer’s Rock N Groove returns on remastered vinyl
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Solomonic Productions Ltd is reissuing Bunny Wailer’s Rock N Groove on remastered vinyl, with a Jamaica-only limited edition rollout and a worldwide Record Store Day Black Friday release on Nov. 23, 2026. The campaign ties the album’s return to…
Coral City Tattoo sees rising demand for Polynesian tattoos in Honolulu
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Coral City Tattoo says interest is growing in Polynesian tattoos in Honolulu as residents and visitors seek body art tied to island culture, symbolism and personal storytelling.
Sandblasting media market seen hitting $14.3 billion by 2030
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The global sandblasting media market is projected to grow from $10.03 billion in 2025 to $14.31 billion by 2030, driven by construction, automotive, aerospace and industrial maintenance demand.
Ocho Sur highlights forest conservation push in Ucayali
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Ocho Sur used Forest Week to spotlight its regeneration-focused agriculture model and conservation agreements with Indigenous communities in Peru’s Ucayali region.
Lê Uyên to headline Lê Uyên Phương tribute at Buon Me Cafe in San Jose
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Legendary singer Lê Uyên will perform at Buon Me Cafe in San Jose on Aug. 2 for a three-generation tribute to the music of Lê Uyên Phương. The event is meant to connect Vietnamese music, coffee culture and memory inside Little Saigon San Jose. Why…
Shihori releases survival anthem inspired by childhood bullying
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Billboard-charting Japanese singer-songwriter SHIHORI released “When I Decided Not To Die” on June 5, a personal single built around her childhood decision to live after severe bullying pushed her toward suicide.
Agriculture biotech market seen reaching $214.6 billion by 2031
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A new market report projects the global agriculture biotech industry will more than double by 2031, driven by transgenic crops, gene editing and other productivity tools.
Radja marks 25 years with Kuala Lumpur stadium concert
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Radja will celebrate its 25th anniversary with Revolusi Radja 25th at Stadium Hoki Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur on 11 July 2026. The concert features guest DJ Nathalie Holscher, a setlist of the band’s biggest hits and tickets sold exclusively…
Tonchant pitches reliability checklist for coffee packaging suppliers
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Tonchant Eco Friendly Technology Co., Ltd. of Hangzhou, China, outlined what brands should look for in a coffee packaging supplier, from certifications and lab testing to low minimum order quantities and compostable materials.
Dragonpass data shows GCC travelers moved Eid Al Adha trips earlier
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Dragonpass says travel across the GCC jumped before Eid Al Adha 2026, then cooled during and after the holiday week, signaling a shift in how travelers are timing peak-period trips.
Keiji Ishikawa’s Spiral of Life wins Gold A' Design Award
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Spiral of Life, a Kiriko glass tableware collection by Keiji Ishikawa, won Gold in the A’ Design Award’s Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design category.
Justin Sabia-Tanis named inaugural Wilson Yates Chair in Theology and the Arts
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United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities has appointed Rev. Dr. Justin Sabia-Tanis as the first occupant of its Wilson Yates Chair in Theology and the Arts. The formal installation is set for Fall Convocation on Sept. 24, 2026, underscoring…
Instant noodles market seen doubling to $157.65 billion by 2035
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The global instant noodles market is projected to grow from $83.18 billion in 2025 to $157.65 billion by 2035, driven by convenience, health-focused reformulations and e-commerce.
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