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Chris Fisher, of Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Britain's first completely blind wood turner, July 27 2022. Fisher carves intricate items and works of art out of lumps of wood despite being blind - using his senses of touch and smell. (SWNS/Zenger)

Blind woodworker can identify wood by smell

The skilled craftsman carves out delicate works of art by using his senses of touch and smell.
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The beaver at the Yew Tree pub prior to rescue, in undated photograph. Customers in a Staffordshire pub were given a surprise after an unusual visitor walked in. (Linjoy Wildlife Sanctuary, SWNS/Zenger)

A beaver walked into a bar and stunned customers

The unusual visitor scampered past shocked customers in the main bar and scooted to the smoking shelter outside.
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Duncan James from Blue and Claire Richards from Steps are coming together to form the ultimate wedding band in September and both feature on the top 40 wedding playlist songs list, according to research conducted by savory biscuit brand Mini Cheddars. Undated photograph. (Jon Mills,SWNS/Zenger)

The ultimate wedding playlist revealed, with Dancing Queen

A poll of 2,000 wedding guests saw ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’, by Queen and Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’, complete the top three.
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Considered the longest-running African American holiday, Juneteenth honors the liberation of enslaved ancestors. Here it is celebrated at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in South Korea in 2021. (Creative Commons/U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys)

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Justice

By Deborah Laker Soul food, dancing and laughter mark many black get-togethers. But this past weekend and today, African Americans around the U.S. and elsewhere

Dave Christopher talks with an aspiring entrepreneur at the Russell Technology Incubator. (Russell Technology Incubator)

Kentucky incubator aims to boost black-owned businesses

Louisville entrepreneur Dave Christopher is teaching minority start-ups the keys to success.
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“What's Next” is among the paintings Ashley Mudge will display at the June 17-19 Women Of Color Expo (WOCAX). The portrait is of a woman of color living in a country at war, trying to cross the border to freedom,” Mudge said. (Courtesy of Ashley Mudge)

Ashley Mudge Celebrates Juneteenth, The Women Of Color Expo

“When you feel like giving up, push harder. Talk to other women … Never be afraid to express your true self,” Mudge said.
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Jada White poses with her first published poetry book, “The Flower Who Bloomed.” (Jada White)

Jada White turned her hardships into poetry 

The New Orleans-based poet is waiting for the artistic inspiration to produce her third book.
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Uncle Miles and his nephew Blake in Hyundai's new “Leading by Example” ad. (Hyundai)

Hyundai launches new electric appeal for African Americans

Carmaker works with black-owned Culture Brands to broaden outreach for electric vehicles, one of the largest efforts ever.
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