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CairoScene
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Dubai-Based Dream Pop Duo WYWY to Perform in Berlin on June 4th
WYWY will make their European debut in Berlin this June, in collaboration with Berlin-based visual artist A-li-ce. May 25, 2025 Dubai-based dream pop duo WYWY is set to perform in Berlin on June 4th, 2025, marking their first live performance in Europe. The concert will see them performing tracks from their 2024 album 'Whispers of Existence' in collaboration with Berlin-based visual artist A-li-ce. Formed by X Alvarez on vocals and McKie on bass, WYWY are known for crafting introspective, synth-driven soundscapes. Their singles 'Bright Light' and 'Isolated' have earned them a loyal following in the UAE's independent music scene. They have recently performed at Threads of Resilience during Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennale 2025 and at Sikka Art Fair at The Urban House. Beyond their live shows, WYWY's contributions to the region's creative landscape have been recognised by iLLustrado Magazine, where they were named among the 100 and 300 Most Influential Filipinos in the Gulf. Their Berlin debut, hosted by KAF Concerts, will take place at Panke Culture in the city's Wedding district.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Yahoo
Former Kanas City police officer found guilty of charity fraud scheme
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A former Kansas City, Missouri police officer was convicted in federal court this week for a for his own personal expenses. Aaron Wayne McKie, 47, was found guilty on Thursday of nine counts of wire fraud and one count of money laundering. McKie worked as a KCPD officer for 24 years, assigned to the Crime Free Multi-Housing section from 2002 through 2023. McKie served from 2009 to 2023 as president of Mid-America Crime Free, Inc. (MACF), a nonprofit organization that claimed to provide training to persons in the rental housing industry and promote anti-crime programs. He was an officer of the charity for three years prior, from 2006 to 2009. KCFD fights overnight fire in Kansas City near 71 Highway Evidence revealed during the trial indicated that McKie devised a scheme to defraud MACF and its donors that began in July 2009 and lasted until October 2023. Individuals and businesses contributed $387,620 to MACF, not including in-kind donations. McKie spent at least $200,060 for his own personal purposes. The biggest source of MACF funds was an annual golf tournament, 'Fairways 4 Fuzz Golf Tournament.' Individuals and businesses donated both money and in-kind donations, such as food and beverages, to MACF via the golf tournament. At least 121 donors have been identified. From 2009 to 2023, the flyers soliciting donations and players for the tournament claimed the funds raised would enable MACF to provide free seminars to owners of rental properties and train police officers. See the latest headlines in Kansas City and across Kansas, Missouri According to the Department of Justice, KCPD paid the salaries and expenses of Crime Free Multi-Housing unit officers who may have provided training to landlords; McKie used the majority of MACF funds for personal spending; and the IRS had revoked the organization's tax exempt status in 2010. McKie would face up to 20 years in federal prison without parole on each of the 10 counts on which he was convicted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
