4 h. ago New Orleans rushes to rework Mardi Gras celebrations in the face of storm and twister warnings

Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warning revelers against brining umbrellas and tents as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to strike Louisiana and other parts of the South

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4 h. ago New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day

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13 h. ago Storms, possible twisters to threaten the South just as New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras

Powerful storms bearing a threat of tornadoes are expected to punch through Louisiana and other parts of the South on Tuesday

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17 h. ago Millionaire gymnast Livvy Dunne ‘earns her beads’ and shows off toned abs on social media

Millionaire gymnast Livvy Dunne has wowed fans with her toned abs as she posed over the famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans for Mardi Gras

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19 h. ago Best unisex costume ideas for World Book Day: from hungry caterpillars to golden tickets

Do it for the plot

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22 h. ago 33 easy World Book Day costume ideas you can pull together at the last minute

Get set for the big day with these simple DIY and homemade costumes and characters

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67 h. ago Three essential things to know about microplastics – and how to avoid them

Microplastics can’t be avoided completely, but even small steps in the right direction can help significantlySign up for our Detox Your Kitchen newsletterOn a recent trip to New Orleans, the king cake baby became, for me, a symbol of plastic’s ubiquity in the food system. King cakes are a beloved Mardi Gras season sweet, and when bakers are done cooking them, they hide a small plastic baby in each. Whoever gets a slice with the baby in it receives good luck in the coming year.I write about toxic chemicals for a living, so when I learned about the tradition, I let out a small groan while estimating how many microplastics the baby must be shedding into the cake. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago This Mardi Gras gumbo comes from a new cookbook linking healthy eating to good sleep

A book called “Eat Better, Sleep Better" includes a nutrient-rich, vegetable-forward recipe for Mardi Gras gumbo

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3 d. ago World Book Day costumes like Harry Potter, Willy Wonka and Mary Poppins now have 30% off

If you've left it to the last minute to find a World Book Day costume, Sainsbury's TU has you covered with 30% off all its costumes - but you'll need to be quick before the offer ends

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4 d. ago A look at Louisiana's Mardi Gras festivities through the years

The 2025 Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on the Gulf Coast

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4 d. ago The latest Very discount codes to know about, including 15% off World Book Day costumes and books

From children’s toys to tech and fashion, we’ve got you covered with the latest Very voucher codes

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4 d. ago The latest Very discount codes to know about, including 15% off World Book Day costumes

From children’s toys to tech and fashion, we’ve got you covered with the latest Very discount codes

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4 d. ago When is World Book Day 2025? Date, £1 books, and fun ways to celebrate 30 years

Discover when World Book Day 2025 is happening and get inspired with creative costume ideas for the kids

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5 d. ago As Mardi Gras approaches in New Orleans, maskers and parades take center stage

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and all the Gulf Coast

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6 d. ago Drag kings strut the stage in They Will be Kings – in pictures

Drag show They Will be Kings celebrates masculinity through a transmasculine, non-binary and lesbian lens as part of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasThey Will be Kings is on at the Loading Dock Theatre in Darlinghurst, Sydney until 28 February 2025 Continue reading...

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1 week ago Meta and Google opt out of Sydney Mardi Gras amid move away from DEI in US

Former sponsors walk away from 2025 event – while organisers say they do not meet partnership requirementsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGoogle and Meta do not meet the requirements to partner with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, the organisation has said, after the two tech giants ended their official involvement and ditched diversity obligations in the US.At the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade up Oxford Street next Saturday, a notable absence will be the two tech firms, previously event sponsors.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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