News from Around the Web: Aug. 4-8

This week, we’re featuring top headlines from Affinity Group Publishing, a global media network with more than 3,900 publications. It is owned by Newsmatics, the parent company of EIN Presswire.

Kentuckiana Clinic Offers New Hope for TBI and Stroke Patients with Breakthrough Therapy – Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and stroke symptoms are finding renewed hope at Kentuckiana Integrative Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. Led by Dr. Rafael F. Cruz, MD, the clinic offers Perispinal Etanercept therapy—an innovative, anti-inflammatory treatment that has helped patients from across the U.S., Canada, and Europe see rapid and dramatic improvements in mobility, speech, and cognitive function. From stroke survivors walking again to Parkinson’s patients regaining stability, the results speak for themselves. Industry Watch Kentucky has the full story here.

Culturally Fluent Strategies Redefine How Western Brands Engage Middle Eastern Audiences – As Western brands expand into the Middle East, many are moving beyond word-for-word translations and recycled global content toward a more culturally fluent approach. This strategy—championed by bilingual strategist Afrah Asmar—rebuilds campaigns from the ground up, blending local language, behavior, and nuance to connect meaningfully with Arabic-speaking audiences. Her work with brands like Coca-Cola, Nutella, Unilever, Mercedes-Benz, and HSBC shows how adapting tone, visuals, and timing to reflect regional traditions and values can transform engagement. This press release was featured in The Marketing Communicator, part of Affinity Group Publishing.

Protesters Rally Outside Trump Hotel to Condemn Israel’s Gaza Blockade – Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Trump International Hotel in New York on Monday to condemn Israel’s blockade and alleged starvation tactics in Gaza. Organized by the Jewish-American anti-occupation group IfNotNow, the demonstration called for an end to the Gaza war and greater humanitarian aid access, with participants holding signs reading “Stop ethnic cleansing” and “Not in our name.” Over 40 protesters were arrested. Read more here.

California Partners with Tech Companies to Bring AI Education to Students Statewide – California is solidifying its position as the global leader in generative AI (GenAI), home to 33 of the world’s top 50 privately held AI companies. To keep that edge, the state is partnering with tech giants Adobe, Google, IBM, and Microsoft to bring cutting-edge AI tools, training, and resources directly into classrooms, community colleges, and universities at no cost. These initiatives will prepare students for careers in AI, cybersecurity, and data science while ensuring safe and responsible use of emerging technologies. From Adobe’s creative AI tools to Google’s free AI courses, IBM’s SkillsBuild program, and Microsoft’s faculty training bootcamps, the partnerships aim to equip California’s workforce for the jobs of tomorrow. Read the details here.

Fort Lauderdale’s 6th Annual Back 2 School Jamfest Returns with Food, Backpacks, and Fun – The 6th Annual Back 2 School Jamfest returns this Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Oswald Park in Fort Lauderdale, promising a day of community, celebration, and support. Presented by a coalition of local organizations and the City of Fort Lauderdale, the event features a morning food distribution for over 500 families and an afternoon backpack giveaway providing more than 800 students with school supplies, free haircuts, entertainment, and more. Organizers say the goal is to equip kids for success while uplifting the community. Read the full breakdown.

APA Poll Finds Americans Anxious Without Phones but Cutting Back on Social Media Use – New polling from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) reveals a complex relationship between Americans and technology: while 62% of adults feel anxious without their phone, two in five are cutting back on usage, and half have reduced social media time in 2025. Views on social media’s impact are mixed, with 42% saying it has hurt society, but more people are engaging with mental health content online compared to 2024. YouTube and Facebook remain the top platforms for finding this information, especially among younger users. The press release was published on Eyeballs and Clicks, part of Affinity Group Publishing.

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