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Associated Press
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Multinational K-pop Group ARrC Brings Hope into 2025 with their Third Mini-Album
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 / / -- ARrC, a multinational K-pop boy group under MYSTIC STORY, has released their third mini album, HOPE. This album comes about five months after the release of their second mini album, nu kidz: out the box, in February 2025. Similar to the meaning behind the group's name, Always Remember the real Connection, HOPE reflects ARrC's message of finding connection, overcoming uncertainty, and discovering optimism in a chaotic world. 'We're very thrilled and excited to be back with a new album after about 5 months since our last release. Our third mini album, HOPE, conveys the youth's complicated emotions with honesty and depth, and it means a lot to me personally because I got to participate in our album as a lyricist for the first time. All members poured much thought and effort into expressing ARrC's unique color more vividly through this album, and we're confident that we have created an album with a great level of completeness. We hope to send positive energy and solace to many people through our music and new album.' - HYUNMIN, member of ARrC The first and title track of HOPE, ' awesome ' re-interprets early 2000s hip-hop sound with their own modern twist. The song describes a day full of small, unfortunate events that anyone can find themselves in, but encourages listeners to shout out the word 'awesome' in response to try to turn their mood and day into something more positive. The music video was inspired by several different cultures from Korea, Japan, Indonesia, and Portugal. Using backdrops that pay homage to 1980s Japanese school films: abandoned apartments, old playgrounds, and kendo halls, the music video combines reality and symbols in striking scenes that include Dokkaebi, mythical creatures from Korean folklore. Dokkaebi for ARrC represents their inner world. The monster-like creatures in the video send a playful message: even unlucky moments can turn lucky, depending on how we look at them. Inspired by traditional masks from Indonesia's Barong, Portugal's Careto, and Korea's Hahoetal, these figures don't represent fear—they symbolize the youth's ability to turn disasters into humor, mistakes into chances, and chaos into creativity. There are four other tracks on the album: 'dawns,' 'kick back,' 'vitamin I,' and 'night life.' 'dawns' blends multiple musical genres, including nu jazz, soul, and funk, and describes the thrill of connection that removes anxiety from staring at the glowing phone screen and endlessly scrolling social media feeds throughout the long night, finally reaching the dawn of a new day. Members HYUNMIN and CHOI HAN were credited as lyricists for 'dawns,' which is a first time for both members. The third track, 'kick back,' highlights the importance of coming together as one to fight against the challenges with lines like 'We're flowers blooming on asphalt.' 'vitamin I' contains the rough energy of hip-hop, hyperpop, and electro-punk. Its overall message is that self-belief is worth far more than validation from others or other external and societal standards, while asserting that the most essential vitamin is none other than 'I,' representing oneself, imagination, identity, and infinity. The album closes with 'night life,' a neo-soul, G-funk slow jam track with lo-fi sound that portrays the image of a youth making diligent efforts for their dreams in a silent city at dawn while everyone else is asleep. The album represents ARrC's core messaging of making real connections and striving for a better tomorrow through concentrated efforts and sincerity. 'I'm very excited to present new music to everyone after a while. This album expresses what ARrC thinks and feels these days with much sincerity, so I personally resonate with this album a lot. We shared many conversations and ideas while working on this album, especially about how we can convey certain emotions through music, and I hope all the listeners can relate to our message and sincerity. As always, we'll give our best in the album promotion activities, and we ask for your love and support.' - DOHA, member of ARrC Along with teasing for HOPE, the group released 'SKIID,' a preview of what's to come after the release of HOPE. Sharing a preview track for the following album as a part of the current album's teaser is ARrC's signature method of connecting first with their fans, ARrCer, so that the fans can be a part of the group's artistic journey. For their new album, ARrC also collaborated with Karafuru, a global character entity. Following the album's title, their collaboration centers around the theme of 'HOPE' and ARrC will continue sharing the energy of hope and positivity by expanding into various areas such as fan meetings, exhibitions, pop-up stores, merchandise, digital projects, collaboration artwork, and music projects with characters of Karafuru. ARrC and Karafuru's collaboration garners great attention with its attempt at a unique global project beyond music. ABOUT ARrC ARrC is a seven-member K-Pop group and is the first boy group from MYSTIC STORY. The members include ANDY, CHOI HAN, DOHA, HYUNMIN, JIBEEN, KIEN, and RIOTO. Their group name is an acronym for 'Always Remember the real Connection,' signifying the importance of sincere connection beyond space, time, and differences. They debuted on August 19, 2024, with the first mini album, AR^C. Two weeks after their debut, ARrC surpassed 100 million cumulative social media content views and achieved more than nine million search term views on China's biggest social media platform, Weibo. In January 2025, ARrC received a Rising Male Idol Award voted by the Vietnamese audience at the Korea First Brand Awards 2025. In May, the group was also selected as a Rising Idol of the Year at the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards 2025. In the same month, ARrC attended KCON JAPAN 2025 and shared their first official stage with local fans, taking one more step as a global artist. As a multinational group with members from South Korea, Japan, the United States, Vietnam, and Brazil, ARrC is ready to expand their reach and share the group's color with global music fans, backed by their connections and energy that transcend the boundaries. Helix Publicity Helix Publicity LLC [email protected] Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. 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India Today
16-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Indian-origin doctor pleads guilty as prescribed opioids kill 2 in US
An Indian-origin doctor has pleaded guilty to federal charges in connection with his unlawful prescription of powerful opioids, which led to the deaths of two patients due to overdose. The doctor, Sanjay Mehta, had minimal experience with chronic pain patients and no training in prescribing Schedule-II narcotics when he was recruited at a clinic in Virginia where he worked between 2012 and 2015, according to US 57-year-old doctor from Shady Spring, West Virginia, who was first indicted in 2018, appeared before a court and pleaded guilty to three counts of aiding and abetting the obtaining of a controlled substance by fraud."Mehta admitted to unlawful prescription practices at HOPE (Hitech Opioid Pharmachovigilance Expertise) Clinic, a purported pain management clinic that operated in Beckley, Beaver and Charleston, West Virginia, and Wytheville, Virginia," the US Attorney's Office, Southern District of West Virginia said in a statement. According to the court documents and statements, the 57-year-old lacked both experience and proper training in treating chronic pain or prescribing Schedule II narcotics, which include highly addictive other physicians also pleaded guilty to separate charges in lieu of the indictment."Mehta worked at the Beckley HOPE Clinic from November 2012 through July 2013 and the Beaver HOPE Clinic from August 2013 through May 2015. Mehta had little to no experience in dealing with chronic pain patients and no training in prescribing Schedule II narcotics for the treatment of chronic pain when he was recruited to work at HOPE Clinic," the statement DOCTOR PRESCRIBED POWERFUL OPIOIDS WITHOUT NEEDAs part of his plea, Mehta admitted to writing unjustified prescriptions for oxycodone, methadone, and Roxicodone (a branded form of oxycodone hydrochloride) to three different patients at the clinic."Two of the three customers died of opioid intoxication within days of receiving their unlawful prescriptions," the statement quantum of punishment will be announced on October faces a maximum penalty of four years in prison, up to three years of supervised release, and a $750,000 fine (approximatelty Rs 6.2 crore). Mehta also agreed to surrender his Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration, not oppose the revocation of his registration to dispense controlled substances, and not apply for re-registration, according to the was initially indicted in 2018 along with others associated with HOPE Clinic and Patients, Physicians and Pharmacists Fighting Diversion (PPPFD), which managed HOPE Clinic's daily operations, it indictment alleges that from November 2010 to June 2015, the defendants conspired to distribute oxycodone and other Schedule II-controlled substances, not for legitimate medical purposes and outside the usual course of professional practice, according to the owner-operator Mark T Radcliffe, 68, of Shady Spring, and co-defendant Michael T Moran, M D, 60, of Covington, Virginia, are scheduled for trial on October 6, 2025, the statement read.- Ends
The Sun
15-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Tanoto Foundation Presents Community-Led Early Childhood Parenting Models from Indonesia and China at ARNEC Regional Conference 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Media OutReach Newswire - 14 July 2025 - At the recent Asia-Pacific Regional Network for Early Childhood (ARNEC) Regional Conference 2025, Tanoto Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization that catalyzes systems change in education and healthcare, presented its successful community-driven early childhood parenting models from Indonesia and China. The two initiatives, Rumah Anak SIGAP from Indonesia and the HOPE (Harnessing Opportunity through Parenting and Education) program from China, showcased proven methods for boosting child development in rural and underserved communities.
Qatar Tribune
28-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
HOPE Qatar holds memorial for late special educator Geetha Shoji Isaac
Tribune News Network Doha HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities in Doha held a special memorial event in honour of the late Geetha Shoji Isaac, who tragically lost her life in a recent accident in Kenya. She was among 27 passengers involved in the incident, which claimed five other lives and has deeply affected the Indian community in Qatar. The event brought together Geetha's current and former students and their families, along with various volunteer organisations, interns, colleagues, and members of the wider community, to celebrate her life and lasting legacy. Held at the HOPE Qatar Centre in the New Salata area of Doha, the memorial titled 'Not All Angels Have Wings' provided an emotional space to reflect on Geetha's immeasurable contributions to inclusive education in Qatar. Her calm strength, compassion and unwavering dedication touched hundreds of lives, leaving behind a legacy that will endure for generations to come—far beyond her time with us. The gathering began with a welcome address by Aparna Merugu, Acting Centre Head of HOPE Qatar. In his tribute, Dr Rajeev Thomas, Founder and Chief Mentor of HOPE Qatar, spoke passionately about Geetha's lasting impact on students, her professional excellence, and her unwavering commitment to each child's potential during her 15 years of service with HOPE Qatar. 'Geetha was a founding pillar of HOPE and was loved by everyone who knew her,' said Dr Rajeev. 'Her legacy and values are benchmarks that others can learn from and emulate,' he added. He also announced the dedication of one block of the building in her honour, to be named the Geetha Shoji Memorial Block. The gathering stood in silence to pay tribute to Geetha Shoji Isaac (58), as well as to Riya Ann (41) and her daughter Tyra Rodrigues (8), Jasna Kuttikkattuchalil (29), and Roohi Mehreen (18 months)—the other victims of the tragic accident that claimed their lives. A video tribute from Stevin Mathew in India, the first differently-abled student of Geetha and of HOPE Qatar, was played during the ceremony. This was followed by heartfelt words from Izzati Fitri Hassan, Kels Muhammad Tariq, Muhammad Syauqi Djauhari, and Sadeem Tarek Ahmed—current students ofGeetha's class—as well as Ayman Sajid, one of her earliest students and a HOPE Qatar alumnus. HE Ridwan Hassan, Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar, who was the special guest and also the father of one of Geetha's students at HOPE, shared heartfelt reflections. The Ambassador recalled how Geetha played a pivotal role in nurturing his daughter's growth, confidence, and independence, describing her as a transformative presence in the lives of their children. HOPE staff members Asha Shiju, Hurberting Darling Che, and Omolara Olubunmi Olubanjo also shared their memories of Geetha, remembering her not just as a colleague, but as a friend and mentor whose humility inspired everyone around her. Rev. Fr Linvin C Thomas and Rev. Aneesh Raju from the Doha Immanuel Mar Thoma Church, along with Imam Nazeer Ahmed from Aziziya Masjid, offered interfaith prayers in her honour—reflecting Geetha's spiritual depth and universal kindness. Manikandan A P, President of the Indian Cultural Centre, and Abraham K Joseph, General Secretary, also spoke during the memorial, further reaffirming the far-reaching influence Geetha had beyond the walls of HOPE—touching lives across communities and cultural spheres. Several other speakers, including parents, community leaders, and corporate representatives, also shared their memories, reflecting on the unique and personal connections they each had with Geetha. The event served as a powerful reminder of the profound difference one life can make, and of the lasting impact of a heart devoted to uplifting others. Attendees also recorded their memories of Geetha in a memorial book, which will be presented to her family by the organisation.
Axios
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Once-fringe ideas now sail through GOP-controlled Hillsborough commission
Tensions among Republicans that have roiled the state Legislature and the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners have, for now, subsided, and the effects of that unity are starting to show at the local level. Why it matters: Proposals from the commission's conservative hardliner, Commissioner Joshua Wostal (R), until recently were often met by resistance, including from fellow Republicans. But the GOP supermajority, once out of step, now moves as a bloc — and those ideas have resurfaced and passed with little resistance. Flashback: Wostal tried to stop adding fluoride to Hillsborough County's drinking water in February, an idea that sailed through other cities and counties under GOP control. But even with one of the board's two Democrats absent, Wostal couldn't find the votes; he took to X afterward to question whether those who voted against him were even Republicans. Then, in March, GOP Commissioners Ken Hagan and Christine Miller broke ranks to defeat another one of Wostal's resolutions — this one inviting a state DOGE audit. Driving the news: Miller later brought forward her own resolution, which committed the county to work with the state DOGE and created a local review panel to examine its spending. Her motion passed. Then, last week, commissioners scrapped the HOPE trust fund, a Democratic-era affordable housing program that Republicans had long opposed but hadn't managed to kill until now. What's next: Commissioner Chris Boles (R) is set to follow through with another one of Wostal's priorities: slashing funds for nonprofits.
