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San Francisco jury fails to reach verdict on more serious felony conspiracy charge over April 2024 demonstrationSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailSeven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge during a 2024 anti-war demonstration have been found guilty of misdemeanor charges in a case that became yet another flashpoint over how governments and major institutions respond to pro-Palestinian protests in the Trump era.The jury, which deliberated for a total of seven days, was deadlocked on the most serious charge: felony conspiracy. If convicted of that charge, the defendants would have faced a potential sentence of 15 years in prison. Continue reading...

• The 2026 Golden Melody Festival has concluded, serving as a primary B2B music industry platform for the Mandarin-speaking world. • From June 24 to 26, the GMA Showcase featured nine artist groups alongside performers from Thailand, South Korea, and Japan. • The event emphasizes the international potential of emerging Taiwanese artists through strategic partnerships with PMC and Billboard to expand global opportunities.

• The 2026 Golden Melody Festival concluded after serving as a premier B2B music industry platform for the Mandarin-speaking world. • From June 24 to 26, the GMA Showcase featured nine artist groups alongside performers from Thailand, South Korea, and Japan. • The event, supported by PMC and Billboard, aimed to expand global opportunities and international visibility for emerging Taiwanese artists.

• The 37th Golden Melody Awards took place at the Taipei Arena on July 1, 2026, with a theme of "Flowers". • The ceremony featured five distinctive stage designs inspired by blooming flowers and cascading petals, creating an immersive visual experience. • The event celebrated the beauty of music, providing a unique experience for attendees and viewers.

• Jolin Tsai won the Album of the Year award at Taiwan's 37th Golden Melody Awards for her concept album Pleasure. • The album was inspired by the seven deadly sins and contributed to her success at the event held on June 27 in Taipei. • Singaporean Xiaohan also received an award for Best Lyricist for her work on the song Roommate, performed by Julia Peng.

• The 2026 Golden Melody Awards (GMA) will take place this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Taipei Arena to honor achievements in the local pop music industry. • The event features a red carpet prelude and interviews with numerous celebrities and performing artists prior to the main awards ceremony. • The ceremony will be broadcast in Taiwan via Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV) and streamed online through Line Today and Line Music.

• The Golden Globes is launching the "Golden Globes Silk Road Tribute Gala," a new event dedicated to honoring excellence in film and television from Central Asia and the Caucasus. • The gala is scheduled to take place in Uzbekistan on October 23 and 24. • According to president Helen Hoehne, the initiative aims to reinforce the organization's commitment to recognizing outstanding achievements across diverse global cultural landscapes.