35 h. ago ‘Exploitative’ contracts and hazardous conditions: life for some of the immigrants cleaning up wildfire

Advocates say workers risk their health and fear speaking out about conditions amid Trump’s immigration crackdownOn a sunny day in February three workers swept up the piles of ash left behind on an Altadena driveway from when the Eaton fire raged through the Los Angeles neighborhood the month before.The flames of the blaze had consumed nearly every home on the street, leaving only brick chimneys and charred vehicles. Red signs at the entrances of properties warned in English: “Unsafe, do not enter or occupy entry may result in death or injury.” Hazards such as lead paint, asbestos and batteries were strewn amongst the ashes, but few workers cleaning the neighborhood that day wore masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE). Continue reading...

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44 h. ago The tiny park hidden in the city centre that’s lovely on a sunny day

Tucked away off Deasngate, this park is perfect for an alfresco lunch or a walk after work

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63 h. ago Next shoppers 'love everything about' £22 sunny day linen trousers in 7 colours

"Just love these wide leg trousers. First time owning a pair of wide leg trousers my oh my, they're so comfortable"

Economics

3 d. ago Detained Chinese immigrants carved their anguish into a wall a century ago. Those words inspired a ballet

Oakland Ballet Company takes on a harrowing chapter of US-Chinese history with a piece about Angel Island, ‘the Ellis Island of the west’One sunny March day on Angel Island, a hilly landmass in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, a dancer with a 40-ft braid attached to her head glided across a narrow concrete walkway. The audience sat on chairs in front of a long wooden building: a former detention center where – from 1910 to 1940 – half a million people, the majority Chinese, were held for months, even years, in prison-like conditions.Sometimes called “the Ellis Island of the west”, Angel Island’s immigration station is the unlikely setting, and inspiration, for an ambitious new work by the Oakland Ballet Company. It’s based on the people from 80 countries who were confined to the the island’s detention center, which was the result of the Chinese Exclusion Act and other racist laws designed to keep Asian people out of the United States. In response, the detainees carved over 200 p...

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3 d. ago 15 best Welsh ice creams worth travelling for to make sunny days even sweeter

It's ice cream season - who are we kidding? It's always ice cream season

Politics

7 d. ago ‘I hope I’ll one day be at peace’: civilians seek mental health help in war

People traumatised by conflict have queued outside the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital in Goma each day since free scheme launchedOn a sunny morning in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army raged earlier this year, men and women rushed towards a line of chairs outside a medical facility.Since 24 March, the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital, a medical facility for people with mental health issues, has been offering free consultations on a first-come first-served basis for people affected by the fighting. Dozens have lined up to be seen each day. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Week of ‘changeable’ weather ahead as rain continues across UK, says Met Office

Much of the country would see alternating sunny spells and showers over the next few days, forecasters said.

Society

2 w. ago 'I'm a fashion writer, these three pairs of Next spring trousers are perfect for the warmer weather'

The lightweight trousers are perfect for sunny days

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2 w. ago UK weather forecast: Met Office warns of downpours set to batter parts of the country as heavy rain strikes this Easter holiday

The sunny spells are expected to make way for cooler days and rainfall, while snow could fall on mountaintops.

Events

2 w. ago Michelle Keegan looks effortlessly stylish as she enjoys a sunny day out with baby daughter Palma 

The actress, 37, who welcomed the tot with husband Mark Wright last month, took to Instagram with a glimpse from their outing to a fun fair, captioning the snap: 'Hiya'.

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2 w. ago The 'secret garden' in Greater Manchester you need to visit this spring

It's beautiful on a sunny day and completely free to visit

Sport

2 w. ago The lovely canalside cafe in Greater Manchester to visit on a sunny day

This idyllic waterside spot is a great stop-off point for walkers and cyclists, and serves coffee, cakes, lunch and provisions

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2 w. ago The beautiful Victorian park in Greater Manchester you need to visit on a sunny day

This grade-II listed park has several features kids will love including water fountains, a play area and an aviary

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2 w. ago Hay fever making your life a misery? Try these 20 tips from doctors and allergy experts

Do nasal sprays work? Which are the best antihistamines? Can honey help? What about a shower? We’ve got all the answersFor people with hay fever, sunny days lounging on the grass can be anything but pleasant. How can you manage the symptoms without forfeiting summer? As the Met Office issues a “pollen bomb” warning in the UK, allergy doctors advise on the best ways to survive the season. Continue reading...

Science

3 w. ago The best 17 pub beer gardens to visit on a sunny day across the Edinburgh area

Rain or shine (though ideally shine) there is no better place to enjoy a beer garden than Edinburgh, which has an incredible selection to choose. Here we take a look at some of the best, and award-winning, venues for a drink outdoors.

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3 w. ago The gorgeous historic pub with beer garden so big it has its own gardener

"On a sunny day, I haven't been to a better beer garden"

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3 w. ago One of UK's best beer garden views on river island that's perfect in sunny weather

The pub proves popular on sunny days thanks to its idyllic location

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3 w. ago Enjoy the outdoors this spring with Dunelm’s ‘easy to put together’ BBQ grill

Dunelm has the perfect cooking device for sunny garden days

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3 w. ago Nigel Slater’s recipes for baked feta with blood oranges, and aubergine and haricot beans

Substantial dishes for when spring afternoons get colderIt has been a week of bright, sunny days that suddenly turn into chilly evenings. The sort of weather that can wreak havoc with dinner plans. Twice this week I have had to make last-minute changes when the temperature dropped.What started out as a light supper of stuffed aubergine ended up being rethought as a more substantial offering, the aubergines layered with haricot beans and chilli-spiked tomatoes under a thyme and breadcrumb crust. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Sunseekers flock to parks, beaches and beauty spots as temperatures hit 18C after Britain's hottest day

Brits are set for another sunny week after the country enjoyed the warmest day of the year so far. The end of next week will see 19 and 20C temperatures across the country.

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