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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Foodies unite, raise money for cystic fibrosis at Chef's Challenge
Local chefs will cook sweet and savory bites, vying for big honors all while raising money for a great cause at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Chef's Challenge.
The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Arise Sir David!: Beckham to be awarded a knighthood by King Charles, according to media reports
, the former England soccer captain who has been an ambassador for the U.N. children's fund for two decades, is to receive a knighthood in next week's honors list from King Charles III, according to U.K. media reports Friday. Without citing sources, the BBC said Beckham is set to receive further recognition both for his soccer career, and his contributions to British society. The knighthood will make Beckham 'Sir David' while his wife since 1999, former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, will become 'Lady Beckham.' In 2003, Beckham was awarded the Order of the British Empire, or OBE, for services to soccer. Victoria Beckham got the same honor for services to the fashion industry in a later New Year Honours list. Honors are awarded twice a year, once at New Year's, and then in June to mark the king's birthday. They are mostly made on the recommendation of the government, though the monarch has input too. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office would not confirm the press reports, as is custom. Buckingham Palace declined to comment. The Associated Press has not been able to independently confirm the award of the knighthood, which was first reported in The Sun tabloid newspaper. In video footage published by The Sun from the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this month, the king is seen asking Beckham if he 'received his 50th birthday present.' The King appeared to say 'I'm glad it got to you,' with Beckham responding: 'It was incredible, thank you, it was very kind.' Beckham is the only English soccer player to score at three different World Cups and his illustrious career included the treble-winning campaign of 1999, when Manchester United won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Champions League. With 115 appearances for the England national team, Beckham is third in the all-time list. He also captained the side on 59 occasions. After leaving Manchester United 2003, Beckham played for Real Madrid, Los Angeles Galaxy and Paris Saint-German. He now co-owns the MLS team Inter Miami. His career wasn't always a high, though. After the 1998 World Cup in France, Beckham was widely vilified for his petulant kick of Argentina player Diego Simeone, which saw him sent off. Many fans blamed him for England's exit. In 2023's Netflix documentary series 'Beckham,' he described the abuse he experienced, which included an effigy of him hanging from a noose outside a London pub. 'I knew it was bad at the time, but going over that whole thing was quite a tough one,' he told the AP. The four-part documentary series about Beckham's life and professional career scored him an Emmy in 2024 for outstanding documentary or non-fiction series. Beckham has been a style icon and celebrity and has been a prominent supporter of charities, including UNICEF, which created 'The David Beckham UNICEF Fund' in 2015 to mark a decade's partnership between the two. Beckham also played a pivotal role in London being awarded the Summer Olympic Games in 2012.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Campus notes: June 1, 2025
Gabrielle M. Bingener, Barto, graduated with highest distinction from the University of Scranton's Magis Honors Program in science, technology, engineering and math. She majored in neuroscience. Brooke A. Levengood, Boyertown, graduated with highest distinction from Scranton's Robert L. McKeage Business Leadership Honors Program. She majored in finance. McDaniel College The following area students received bachelor of arts degrees from McDaniel College, Westminster, Md.: Joseph A. Kieffer, Sinking Spring, history; Ryan K. Kelly, Wyomissing, business administration and accounting. Honor societies • Alexa Hagginbothom, Birdsboro, and Jonah Mathias, Bernville, were inducted into the Physical Therapy Pro Bono National Honor Society at Lebanon Valley College. Both received doctor of physical therapy degrees. • Bailey Wall, Douglassville, was inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta English honor society at Baldwin Wallace University, Berea, Ohio. Items are supplied by the colleges involved.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Deaf studies teacher hugs Prince of Wales at OBE ceremony
A deaf studies teacher embraced the Prince of Wales as she was appointed OBE at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Daunt was recognised in the New Year Honours for services to the Royal School for the Deaf in Derby and the deaf brief interaction ended with gasps in the room, according to eyewitnesses, when Ms Daunt asked, and received, a hug from the a statement the Royal School for the Deaf said it was "so proud of Wendy and her legacy and influence remains strong". Sharing the news in a Facebook post, the school said Wendy was "so pleased" to receive the award. She was quoted in the post as saying: "I am getting older now yet the warrior and passion is still in me and this award will give me more wind in my sails to carry on influencing people with my work at RSDD and the whole community."
Associated Press
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Ellis Island Honors Society Presents the 2025 Ellis Island Medals of Honor
Leaders in business, education, entertainment, public service, philanthropy, media, healthcare, sports, and the defense of the United States honored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medals of Honor During Gala on Ellis Island **** Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, Receives Global Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor**** NEW YORK, May 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) awarded the 2025 Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor, to 80 recipients including: Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden; Academy Award Winning Actor, Adrien Brody; Journalist and Television Host, Christiane Amanpour; Pfizer Chairman and CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla; Co-Founder of Moderna, Dr. Robert Langer; FOX News Business Anchor, Liz Claman; Chair of America250, Rosie Rios; NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Intelligence & Counterterrorism, Rebecca Ulam Weiner; President & CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Selwyn Vickers, MD FACS; President of The Ford Foundation, Darren Walker; Dean of the Medical Faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Theodore L. DeWeese, M.D.; Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Noble Prize Winning Physicist, Professor Steven Chu, and Chairman, President, and CEO of The Vecellio Group, Leo Vecellio, Jr. To see the full list of 2025 recipients, please visit: Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden Received Global Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor: Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden accepted the prestigious Global Humanitarian Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a distinction reserved exclusively for global leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary global impact. This honor recognizes Her Majesty Queen Silvia's lifelong dedication to humanitarian causes, most notably her work to protect vulnerable children through the World Childhood Foundation and Mentor Foundation, her leadership in advancing dementia care via the Silviahemmet Foundation, and her commitment to empowering youth and supporting people with disabilities worldwide. Her Majesty Queen Silvia joins a distinguished group of past recipients, including the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, Northern Ireland's former leaders, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness, Queen Farah Pahlavi of Iran, and Prince Albert II of Monaco. Why, when and where The Ellis Island Medals of Honor have been awarded annually since 1986 to Americans, both U.S.-born and naturalized, who represent and contribute to the rich mosaic that is our great nation. This year, a total of 80 honorees were honored for their contributions in business, education, entertainment, public service, philanthropy, media, healthcare, sports, and the defense of the United States. Each medalist has embraced their personal immigrant history and recognizes the role that uniquely American opportunities played in helping them reach their goals. The medal ceremony took place on Saturday, May 10th, during a black-tie gala held in Ellis Island's Great Hall, which served as the gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S. 'Tonight, as we celebrate our shared history and the contributions of immigrants past and present, let us also commit to creating a better future', said Ellis Island Honors Society Chairman Nasser J. Kazeminy. 'Because when we stand together, we honor Ellis Island and ensure that the American dream remains within reach for every one of us. As beneficiaries of America's promise, each of us carries a sacred responsibility to open doors wider, lift voices higher, and light the path forward for generations to come. ' For 38 years, the Ellis Island Honors Society has been fostering acceptance, respect, and understanding among diverse ethnic and cultural groups by celebrating acclaimed Americans of immigrant descent and others of distinguished character for their contributions to the world. EIHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which, in addition to presenting the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, is a humanitarian organization supporting educational opportunities for students with immigrant heritage and preserving the Ellis Island National Monument. Among those honored Since the Medal was founded in 1986, EIHS has honored distinguished and diverse Americans including: eight Presidents of the United States, Nobel Laureates Elie Wiesel and Malala Yousufzai; Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell; Justices Antonin Scalia and Sandra Day O'Connor; Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright, Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton; Bob Hope; Muhammad Ali; Frank Sinatra; Rosa Parks; Mike Wallace and Rita Moreno. All have distinguished themselves through their significant philanthropic, artistic, intellectual and humanitarian contributions to this country. The Ellis Island Medals of Honor rank among the nation's most renowned awards. The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record. ABOUT US The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) was founded on the conviction that the diversity of the American people is what makes this nation great. EIHS honors the contributions made by immigrants and their descendants throughout American history. We do this by creating scholarships with a focus on immigration, supporting cultural events and programs around the nation, and mobilizing our community of Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients to raise funds for disaster relief worldwide. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ellis Island Honors Society
