4 h. ago Lupe Fiasco on his new art project and looking at rap ‘in a deep academic way’

Rapper turned MIT professor is unveiling a project of ‘en plein air rapping’, which is about outdoors-inspired music“What does it mean to record outside, not just rap outside like a cypher, but actually record outside with the intention of completing a full song completely written and inspired outdoors?” rapper Lupe Fiasco mused while discussing his latest project, Ghotiing (pronounced “fishing”). “What are the limitations and constraints? What do you have to prepare to go into that environment? Onlookers, insects, the weather, noise, any kind of distraction.”En plein air rapping, as Fiasco calls it – after the school of painting that was popularized by Impressionists like Monet and Renoir – involves going to a promising location and fishing for lyrics and beats. He has been fine-turning the practice ever since he came on as a visiting professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the 2022-23 academic year – ghotiing throughout MIT, in Los Angeles, and elsewhere, ...

Politics

6 h. ago Drivers urged to park in specific spot today to cut costs as temperatures soar

With temperatures set to soar today, drivers are being urged to park in a specific spot to slash car costs as the UK basks in a mini heatwave after a long and overcast winter

Politics

7 h. ago Manchester Marathon: Temperatures soar as record number complete 26.2 mile course

It was an unseasonably warm day in the North West on Sunday as 36,000 people contributed to the largest day of marathon running in UK history

Sport

7 h. ago UK records sunniest April on record as temperatures soar into May

High pressure and clear skies brought the third warmest April and the hottest ever start to May.

Politics

8 h. ago Britain basks in warmest May Day EVER on hottest day of the year as temperatures soar above 28C

The Met Office has confirmed that with the Kew Gardens in London hitting 28.0C (82.4F) this afternoon and 'still climing', today is officially the hottest May Day ever.

Events

14 h. ago Britain will bask in hottest day of the year today and warmest May Day EVER as temperatures soar towards 30C

The UK will also have its hottest day of 2025 so far for the fourth consecutive day today, after highs of 26.7C (80.1F), 24.9C (76.8F) and 24.5C (76.1F) for the past three days.

Events

28 h. ago Key signs to look for as melanoma cases surge during heatwave after Katherine Ryan's shock diagnosis

As temperatures soar and people make the most of the sunshine, it's important to make sure you keep your skin protected as melanoma cases rise in the summer

Events

29 h. ago 'Do not' warning issued to anyone using a fan to keep cool at night in 'mini heatwave'

You may be tempted to reach for a fan when temperatures soar, but an expert is warning of some of the side effects

Events

30 h. ago How to stop your child’s iPad from overheating as temperatures soar

Scots will be trying to make sure the electricals they use in the sunshine are safe from harm this week

Society

54 h. ago Weather Scotland: Edinburgh to be hotter than Athens as hottest day of year forecast for tomorrow

Temperatures are set to soar on Wednesday in locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee

Politics

57 h. ago Steps to take if you see a dog in a hot car as temperatures to soar in Scotland

The RSPCA have issued a warning to people thinking of leaving their dogs in the car during this spring sunshine

Politics

58 h. ago Fire bosses issue 'very high' wildfires risk for Dumfries and Galloway as temperatures set to soar

People are being urged not to light fires outdoors in a bid to avoid a repeat of the wildfire that raged across Galloway Forest earlier this month.

Events

62 h. ago Gardeners urged to keep one £10 winter item despite 27C scorcher this week

As temperatures soar this week, gardeners are being reminded to hold onto one important item to protect their plants, even if a heat spike makes it seem unnecessary

Economics

3 d. ago Met Office explains why UK will be so hot this week as temperatures set to hit 28C

The Met Office has said an "early dose of summer" is about to hit the UK as temperatures are set to soar to 28C this week

Events

3 d. ago 50 faces of the Manchester Marathon 2025 as thousands take part in huge event

The Manchester Marathon 2025 was a big moment for the city and for those undertaking the huge 26.2m route

Sport

3 d. ago Met Office issue update on UK heatwave 'threshold' as temperatures to soar to 28C

Temperatures could soar to 28C across parts of the UK during what the Met Office says will be "close" to a "heatwave threshold"

Society

4 d. ago Manchester Marathon 2025 was a showcase of personal bests, sweltering sunshine and a city that does community spirit best

'Manchester is known for its great atmosphere, and there is always a great spirit here when it comes to the marathon'

Sport

4 d. ago Thousands of runners take to the streets for Manchester Marathon 2025

Around 36,000 people took part in the 26.2 mile route

Sport

4 d. ago What the weather will be today for the Manchester Marathon 2025

Marathon runners should see warm temperatures as they take to the streets on Sunday

Sport

4 d. ago LIVE: Manchester Marathon gets underway as thousands head towards new city centre finish line

It's one of the biggest days in UK marathon history

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