Dhaka, Bangladesh –— The World Talent Economy Forum Institute (WTEFI) proudly announces its official launch as a pioneering global platform dedicated to advancing education, entrepreneurship, and innovation-driven economic development. Founded by Professor Dr. Sharif Uddin Ahmed Rana, the Institute serves as a hub for thought leadership, policy dialogue, and talent development to address 21st-century challenges in business, technology, and sustainability.

Building upon the success of the World Talent Economy Forum, the Institute aims to connect global experts, policymakers, and young innovators to co-create actionable solutions that promote inclusive growth and equitable opportunities. Its programs include leadership development, CEO training, startup incubation, and international collaboration on frontier technologies such as AI, renewable energy, and digital finance.

“The World Talent Economy Forum Institute is committed to transforming talent into action. We believe that education and innovation are the twin engines for creating a sustainable and equitable global economy,” said Professor Rana, Founder and President of the Institute. “Through global partnerships and research-based initiatives, we seek to empower future leaders to drive meaningful change.”

The Institute also plans to host annual global dialogues, leadership summits, and innovation bootcamps across Asia, Europe, and North America. Its collaboration with universities, governments, and private enterprises will accelerate research and capacity-building for emerging economies.

About the World Talent Economy Forum Institute
The World Talent Economy Forum Institute (WTEFI) is a global initiative dedicated to fostering innovation, leadership, and sustainable economic transformation. Its mission is to empower individuals and institutions with knowledge, skills, and networks to build resilient, inclusive societies.

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2026 Earth & Water Day Marketing Benefits 4/22/2026 and Peace Day Weekend 9/18,19, 20, 21

“Treat every day of the year as Earth Day.”  Dr. Jane Goodall

New Donor/Sponsor Letter as of March 22, 2026

Dear xxx,

Our 24th Annual, Earth & Water Day, April 22, 2026, TIMES SQUARE 5-Hour LIVE CLEAN ENERGY CONCERT BROADCAST & Exhibition, Public Relations and Sales opportunity is closing April 1, 2026.   

Don’t miss this important opportunity to show your care for Mother Earth and Peace, speak on our Times Square Major Stage with Logo on LED Screens all day, have an Exhibition Table all day, and be included in public relations. Good News Corporation, a 501 (c) (3), will work with you to make this a major WIN for YOU.

Join our Tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall, Pete Seeger and our FUTURE GENERATIONS.  Here is the link for our Earth and Peace Day Marketing Deck, which includes our Run of Show. 

https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/10/09/earth-water-day-concert-and-exhibition-run-of-show-marketing-deck-as-of-03-04-26/

Our event is a partnership with the NYC Comptroller,  the Founders of Earth Day, OMMM & Good News Corporation 

Can we meet in person or on Zoom?

Peace on and with Mother Earth,  

Paul Sladkus,  Founder, Good News Corporation,  Nonprofit,  est 2002, Www.pausetheworldforpeace.org 

Here is a Press Release from the 23rd. 2025 International Day of Peace Concert on the weekend of September 19th.  

https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/10/08/4-million-impressions-viewers-and-live-times-square-attendees-at-the-un-international-day-of-peace-2025-nyc-climate-week-kick-offs-september-19-20-21/

Run of Show Love Your Mother Earth & Water Day April 22, Times Square

Participants in the show as of March 22, 2026. 

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM? NYC Governor, NYC Mayor, NYC Comptroller,  Manhattan Borough President,  Earth Dignitaries TBD, Paul Sladkus MC

2:16 PM – 2:23 PM? OMMM, Earth Day Founders, WDHT, Sponsors? 

 224-231 Dr. Jane Goodall Tribute, Rick Ulfic, We The World, Jonathan Granoff Global Security Peace Messenger Jane video… maybe longer, last video of Jane? 

232 – 237 Pete Seeger Tribute,  Donna Stein, President, NYC  Friends of Clearwater. Video

238 – 243 Our Next Generations  Tribute, Hudson Henley, Co-Star Son to Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman in Song Sung Blue Movie, Mia Narciso, Singer/ Performer/Writer NYC Scools, Paul Sladkus and Michelle NarcIso, Producers, Earth Day

244 – 259. Aware Jeremy Allen Broadway Illusionist & Story Teller

 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM: OMMM, Sister Jenna, Rachel Singh, Vinay Vyas, Sanjeev Verma, Abuela Martha, United Nations, NY City School Entertainers (Mia Narciso & Friends), Grammy Nominated Antonique Smith, Climate Week/Earth Day, Aaron Ableman, Young Joe, Tess Catchettori, David Arquette with Harlem and Brooklyn Students OMMM Sister Jenna, Rachel Singh, Vinay Vyas, Sanjeev Verma, Abuela Martha, United Nations, NY City School Entertainers(Mia Narciso & Friends)  Grammy Nominated Antonique Smith, Climate Week/Earth Day, Aaron Ableman, Young Joe, Tess Catchettori,  David Arquette with Harlem and Brooklyn Students

531 – 537  Pinkalicous – 30 Years children’s book, cartoon and Broadway Show – Green Food

538 -540  Leonardo DiCaprio Peace Messenger video

541 – 547  Pat Boone Tanzania Water Video with Lee Greenwood, Alabama, Deborah Allen, Larry Gatlin, Vince Gill, Pat Tillis…

548 – 554 George and Down Syndrome, Mother Whose Child Passed

555 – 6 pm Pamela Peeters – Environmentalist Broadcaster

6 01- 606  Katya Grineva – Piano Extraordinare 

607 – 627 Neha Nature Fashion Show and Conversation

628 – 635 Chinese Opera Legend  Yushuang  coming from China, and a Chinese Rock Star 

636 – 643 Julliard Jazz & Dance Group Copelands Appalachian Spring

644 – 653 Giorgia Fumante –  Cross Over World Renowned Canadian Italian singer

654 – 657 Shakira UNICEF IMAGINE video – Edit all three videos

658 – 659  Stevie Wonder, Peace Messenger video 

659 – 7 pm Annie, Broadway Show singing Tomorrow  video

7 pm to 8 pm POWER OF LOVE CTW Route 66 Series? TBD Need lighting? 

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The Following Video 2025 International Day of Peace PBS from Times Square is being considered for a One Hour National Broadcast, (still being edited from the 7 Hour LIVE Broadcast)

Listen to “2025 International Day of Peace PBS from Times Square…” on Spreaker.

Listen to “”Let Peace Prevail” was performed as the theme song at the 21st United Nations International Peace Day grand music concert in Times Square” on Spreaker.

Listen to “OMMM Sharers a Sizzle Reel from 2025 International Day of Peace Concert in Times Square” on Spreaker.

New York, NY & Worldwide —   POST PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION:

This year, one day of peace simply wasn’t enough, as declared unanimously by the UN, 193 Member Countries. Good News Corporation, Borough President of Manhattan, OMMM, AY Young and NYC Climate Week strengthened the message for the International Day of Peace.  As the world faces urgent calls for peace, connection, compassion, and climate consciousness, Peace Day 2025 Events unfolded across a global weekend of action and awareness.

1. Friday, September 19, 2025 with a powerful Press/Photo Op at NYC City Hall www. https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/10/03/international-day-of-peace-2025-press-release/
2. Saturday, September 20^th, in Times Square a Major Worldwide LIVE Clean Energy 7-Hour Concert drew millions of viewers live and in the audience  https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2025/10/08/4-million-impressions-viewers-and-live-times-square-attendees-at-the-un-international-day-of-peace-2025-nyc-climate-week-kick-offs-september-19-20-21/ This post includes the Run of Show.
3. Sunday, September 21^st, the Official UN declared International Day of Peace with an opportunity for the world community to PLANT A PEACE POLE at NOON in all 24 Time Zones and forever more, worldpeace/plantpeace.org . McKinsey Co. states 2 Billion People are aware of Peace Day.

The weekend begins with a citywide meditation and Moment of Silence at Noon EST, hosted at NYC City Hall with Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, and leadership across key departments — from youth, seniors, veterans, police, and education to community and faith-based services. Together, we’ll pause in collective stillness and activate a wave of intention to ripple across the globe.

This year’s message is clear: Peace is not passive. It lives in our choices, our communities, and our care for one another and the Earth. All armies, cities, schools, organizations, and individuals around the world were invited to join in through serious and straightforward, yet meaningful acts on September 21, 2025, at noon in their local time zone, as requested by the International Day of Peace from 193 Countries and Good News Corporation and our Partners.

• Cease Fire and Violence Everywhere, killing fields, schools, streets, homes…everywhere
• Host your own moment of silence at noon in your local time zone on September 21, and honor the day’s request: Plant a Peace Pole. Participate in human peace signs, prayer, sound healing, community cleanups, or intergenerational kindness actions
• Share messages of hope and love on social media going to youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast, All Peace Sites Promoting Peace. We are ONE

Press: Paul Sladkus, paul.sladkus1@gmail.com 212 647 1212, www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

Listen to “Times Square International Day of Peace and NYC Climate Week Concert Introduction Part 1” on Spreaker.

Listen to “Times Square International Day of Peace and NYC Climate Week Concert OMMM in Times Square Part 2” on Spreaker.

Listen to “Times Square International Day of Peace and NYC Climate Week Concert AY Young, Battery Tour in Times Square Part 3” on Spreaker.

Listen to “Times Square International Day of Peace and NYC Climate Week Concert Pause the World for Peace/Good News Broadcast Part 4” on Spreaker.

Run of Show for Peace Day – Sept 20, 2025

Segment 0 – Before Broadcast

Segment 1 – Opening

Segment 2 – OMMM

Segment 3 – AY Young

Segment 4 – Pause the World For Peace/Good News Broadcasting

#PeaceDay2025 #PeaceDay

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Times Square • September 21, 2025 • 12 Noon
Join us on the UN International Day of Peace for Pause the World for Peace — a worldwide moment of silence and a powerful Peace Day Concert in the heart of NYC.

Times Square, New York City
Contact: 212-647-1212
paul.sladkus1@gmail.com

Sponsorship opportunities available — reach out to Founder & Organizer Reverend Paul Sladkus to be part of this global call for peace and sustainability.

#PeaceDay2025

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JAcFMED2tvK6ezoL36efigcfr2Jff2JAl25X-2ORLps/edit?tab=t.0

Segment 0 – Before Broadcast

Segment 1 – Opening

Segment 2 – OMMM

Segment 3 – AY Young

Segment 4 – Pause the World For Peace/Good News Broadcasting

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Listen to “Dominican Day Parade August 2025” on Spreaker.

The National Dominican Day Parade in New York City is a parade organized by people of Dominican heritage in the city. The event started in 1982 as a local celebration with concerts and cultural events in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. Organized by Dominican American community leaders, the parade is held annually in August on 6th Avenue.

Similar parades to celebrate the culture of the Dominican Republic are also held every year in Haverstraw, New York, Paterson, New Jersey, Boston, Lawrence, Massachusetts, Philadelphia, Providence, Rhode Island, and along the Grand Concourse in The Bronx.

#DominicanDayParade #DDP2025

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On Wednesday, New Yorkers of all walks of life gathered to honor those lost in this weeks brutal and senseless mass shooting in midtown Manhattan. GNB was in attendance to offer its prayers, condolences, and love to the victims and their families. May those lost Rest in Peace, and may their families find solace and hope in these trying times.

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On August 2, 2027, the skies over parts of southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East will darken as the Moon moves directly in front of the Sun. This total solar eclipse will last up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds in some places, making it the longest visible from land between 1991 and 2114.

This isn’t just another eclipse. According to Space.com, “It may seem like hyperbole, but the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027, is being dubbed the ‘eclipse of the century’ for good reason.”

The path of totality — the narrow track where the Sun is completely covered — will cross highly populated areas, increasing visibility and interest.

Despite rumours swirling on social media, this event is not taking place in 2025. There is no solar eclipse, total or partial, on August 2 this year.
NASA and other observatories have confirmed this. The buzz about a “six-minute global blackout” on August 2, 2025, is simply misinformation. “The world will not go dark this August,” writes Space.com. “If the century’s longest total solar eclipse appeals, circle Aug. 2, 2027, on your calendar and book a trip right now.”

This eclipse will be unusually long because of the Moon’s proximity and the Earth’s position. On that day, the Moon will be at perigee — its closest point to Earth — which makes it appear slightly larger in the sky. Meanwhile, Earth will be at aphelion, its farthest point from the Sun, making the Sun appear smaller.
This perfect alignment allows the Moon to fully cover the Sun for an extended period. Additionally, the eclipse passes near the equator, where the Moon’s shadow moves more slowly across the surface, further increasing the duration.

The path of totality will stretch across parts of eleven countries: Southern Spain (including Cádiz and Tarifa), Gibraltar, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt
Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman and Somalia. Luxor, in Egypt, will enjoy the longest totality at 6 minutes and 23 seconds. Outside this path, many regions — including most of Europe, North Africa and western Asia — will experience a partial eclipse. Parts of India will catch only a partial eclipse. The western and northwestern states — Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa — will witness the Sun partially obscured between 10 to 30 percent.

In India, the eclipse will likely occur between 4 PM and 6 PM IST. In some areas, particularly coastal cities like Mumbai and Goa, sunset may limit visibility. Because the Moon will be at perigee and the Earth at aphelion, the apparent sizes of both bodies align to produce a longer total eclipse — 6 minutes and 23 seconds at its peak.Since India lies outside the path of totality, eclipse glasses will be required throughout the event. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Vigyan Prasar and the Planetary Society of India are expected to organise public viewings and live streams.

The extended duration makes this eclipse invaluable for scientists. With more time in totality, researchers will be able to: Observe the solar corona in detail, track solar flares and coronal mass ejections, use spectroscopy to study the Sun’s outer layers, measure temperature shifts and magnetic fields, monitor atmospheric and environmental changes on Earth. These observations will help calibrate instruments for future missions like NASA’s Parker Solar Probe and ESA’s Solar Orbiter.

A solar eclipse is an astronomical coincidence. The Moon is about 400 times smaller than the Sun, but also about 400 times closer to Earth, making them appear roughly the same size in the sky. When they align perfectly, as they will on August 2, 2027, the result is temporary darkness in daytime. But only if you’re standing in the right place.

For most of the planet, life will go on as usual. For those in the path of totality, it may be a once-in-a-lifetime sight.

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Good News Broadcast chats with Roberta Confente and Vera Dametto of Industria Alimentare Ferraro at the Summer 2025 SFA Fancy Foods Festival.

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