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October 12, 2026

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri Is Appointed as Morocco’s First Female Prime Minister in Historic Election

Embed from Getty Images Morocco has appointed its first female prime minister following a parliamentary election victory by the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM). King Mohammed VI selected Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a lawyer and longtime Marrakesh politician, to lead the country’s next government. Her appointment marks a milestone for women’s political representation, but she faces immediate challenges involving economic pressures, coalition negotiations, and the monarchy’s influence.

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October 6, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Doubles Grants for Artists to Support the City’s Creative Culture

Embed from Getty Images New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is increasing financial support for the artists who help shape the city’s cultural landscape. For the first time in nearly 20 years, city-funded grants for individual artists and small nonprofits will double from $5,000 to up to $10,000. The increase will support artists across all five boroughs, including painters, filmmakers, dancers, writers, musicians, and other creatives.

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September 29, 2026

Secondhand Book Sales in Japan Are Booming, But AI Could Be Behind It

Secondhand book stores are some of the best places to find old stories and records of the past, but the independent businesses often struggle to make ends meet when competing with bookstore chains and online shops. Owners of most used bookstores don’t expect to receive large volumes of orders, but in Japan, many small stores have recently found themselves responding to an unusual amount of interest in their non-fiction collections.

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