resolve: Merge publish branch into modernize-2025

Conflict resolution summary:
- ✅ GitHub Actions workflows: Use modernized versions with updated actions
- ✅ package.json: Keep enhanced configuration without bundle install script
- ✅ events.json: Use latest event data
- ✅ Jekyll metadata: Use current build metadata

All conflicts resolved favoring the modernized internationalization system
while preserving compatibility with production deployment requirements.

Author: Dale Kunce