NJ man Will Thilly showcases martial arts moves at Cranford Township meeting
Unconventional Protest at Town Rally A local election candidate has grabbed attention this week with an unusual protest at a town rally, sporting a martial arts outfit, executing flying kicks, and smashing through his own protest signs. It certainly wasn’t your typical city hall event. The candidate, Will Tilley, is running as an independent for […]
Illinois Allocated More Tax Funds for Migrants’ Health than for Roads, Foster Children, Seniors, and Arts Together
Illinois, led by Democrats, allocated more funding for free healthcare for undocumented immigrants than it did for foster children, seniors, roads, and the arts combined. The 2025 budget is set to surpass $53.1 billion, with more than $1 billion in new taxes expected to be implemented as early as June 2024. Despite this significant tax […]
Electronic Arts sidesteps crisis with $55B agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Jared Kushner, and others
Electronic Arts to Go Private in New Deal Electronic Arts, the well-known video game developer, is making headlines as it moves to become a private entity. In a significant acquisition, private equity firms Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, along with the public investment funds from Saudi Arabia, will take over the company. Incidentally, Silver Lake […]
Video game company Electronic Arts set to be purchased for $52.5 billion in biggest private equity acquisition ever
Electronic Arts (EA), known for titles like Madden NFL, Battlefield, and The Sims, has been acquired for $52.5 billion. This could set a new record for the largest acquisition funded by a private equity firm. Silver Lake Partners, along with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Affinity Partners, is paying EA shareholders $210 per […]
Richard Grenell Discloses Trump’s Strategy to Save the ‘Struggling Arts’
Kennedy Center’s Transformation Under Trump Richard Grenell, the President of the Kennedy Center, has indicated that the recent success of this iconic cultural venue in Washington, D.C., aligns with President Donald Trump’s “common sense” efforts. During an interview with the Daily Call News Foundation, Grenell highlighted that under Trump’s leadership, the Center aims to be […]
S&P 500 Today: Electronic Arts Stock Rises on Buyout Discussions; Costco Dips
Key takeout On Friday, September 26, 2025, shares of a video game company surged after big box retailers faced challenges with their revenue reports, coinciding with news of potential acquisitions. Electronic Arts saw its stocks rise following rumors about possible bids to turn the video game maker private. Costco’s reported growth in U.S. store sales […]
Live For The Arts will take place at INNSIDE by Meliá New York Nomad this autumn.
4th Annual Live for the Arts Event in New York The 4th Annual Live for the Arts event is set for October 23rd, hosted by Accommodation by Melia New York Nomad. Since its introduction in 2022, “Living for Art” has become a prominent hub for creative expression and cultural interaction. The event is open to […]
Trump confronts the Smithsonian; Following MAGA’s transformation of arts and culture
In his first six weeks as president, Trump took significant steps to reshape American arts and cultural institutions, particularly in Washington, D.C. His administration reduced funding for arts programs, positioned himself as head of the Kennedy Center, and tried to remove the director of the Smithsonian Association’s museum. Not all controversies stem directly from actions […]
Martial arts coach from NYC injured when hot coffee spills in eye on JetBlue flight
Team USA’s judo coach has reportedly lost permanent vision in his right eye due to an incident involving a JetBlue flight attendant. While serving coffee, the attendant accidentally dropped the pot, causing burns to his face. Alturus Ranchin Skas, a third-degree black belt and owner of Top Martial Arts School in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn, was […]
Estee Lauder founder and New York City arts supporter Leonard Lauder passes away at 92
Leonard Lauder Passes Away at 92 Leonard Lauder, the billionaire heir who significantly contributed to making the Estee Lauder brand a global force, has died at 92. The Estee Lauder Companies announced the passing of its former CEO and honorary chairman, who was notably involved in New York City’s arts scene. His son, William, who […]