4 d. ago Philadelphia public art project highlights how immigrants make US cities better

The Philadelphians features video portraits of immigrants, in response to the Trump administration’s negative rhetoricDozens of people milled about in Philadelphia’s Love Park as a series of short film portraits played on the facade of the park’s visitor center on a recent Friday evening. The ambient sounds of the city served as a soundtrack for the silent films. Several videos played simultaneously on different sections of the 360-degree projection wrapped around the building’s exterior. Titled the Philadelphians, the 10 portraits recognize the contributions of the city’s immigrant communities.One film profiled an Afghan immigrant named Rezwan and followed him as he shopped at a halal Middle Eastern food market. His words were displayed on the screen: “I had a lot of mixed feelings but I had no other option than to leave Afghanistan. I was thinking about my parents who stayed behind, and on the other hand, I was happy that my kids would get to live the life they deserve. At least t...

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4 d. ago ‘A vehicle for love’: the public art project highlighting immigrants’ contributions to US cities

The Philadelphians features video portraits of immigrants, in response to the Trump administration’s negative rhetoricDozens of people milled about in Philadelphia’s Love Park as a series of short film portraits played on the facade of the park’s visitor center on a recent Friday evening. The ambient sounds of the city served as a soundtrack for the silent films. Several videos played simultaneously on different sections of the 360-degree projection wrapped around the building’s exterior. Titled the Philadelphians, the 10 portraits recognize the contributions of the city’s immigrant communities.One film profiled an Afghan immigrant named Rezwan Natiq and followed him as he shopped at a halal Middle Eastern food market. His words were displayed on the screen: “I had a lot of mixed feelings but I had no other option than to leave Afghanistan. I was thinking about my parents who stayed behind, and on the other hand, I was happy that my kids would get to live the life they deserve. At l...

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6 d. ago 'My boyfriend is 28 years my senior – people say I have daddy issues but it's true love'

A woman has opened up about her age gap relationship after falling in love with a man who is the same age, and has the same name as her dad - people judge them but they insist it's the real deal

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7 d. ago Demi Adejuyigbe: ‘Everything I do is because of my love for Ocean’s Eleven’

The comedian and TV writer on a cringeworthy moment with Charli xcx, his viral September videos, and why we should forgive Don Cheadle’s cockney accentGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailOn 21 September each year between 2016 and 2021, you made a series of increasingly elaborate tributes to the Earth, Wind and Fire song September that were viewed millions of times. Do you hate that song now?I do feel stressed whenever I hear September, but I try to ignore it. A few years ago, before the last video came out, I had a panic attack at a Home Depot simply by imagining that it came on. That’s when I was like, I gotta stop doing this – I don’t think I enjoy it any more. I made people think I really love that song. It was just a fun idea. I don’t want people to feel bad for me. I was hoist by my own petard. I’m the one who made it a thing! Continue reading...

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1 week ago Man's 'best ever' roast potato recipe has 'unique' ingredients that people love

A man has shared his 'best ever' roast potato recipe, which is complete with a secret ingredient. He says the combination makes the spuds 'incredibly crispy'

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1 week ago Three easy rituals to manifest a partner this summer, according to a tarot expert

A spiritual expert has shared exactly how people looking for love can ditch the dating apps and use the power of manifestation to find a partner instead - and shared three ways to use the universe

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1 week ago New £3.6million marketing drive ignores the reason people REALLY love horse racing

David Yates says the "Going Is Good" campaign - which is aiming to attract more people to the sport - is wholesome but should have looked gambling right in the eye

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1 week ago OPINION: A new £3.6million marketing drive ignores one reason why people love horse racing...

David Yates says the "Going Is Good" campaign is wholesome but should have looked gambling right in the eye

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1 week ago Liam Gallagher joins celebs sending prayers to Liverpool after car attack

Liam Gallagher has taken to social media to send his love to the people of Liverpool who had been affected by Monday's devastating car attack, which left around 47 people injured

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1 week ago People who love coffee need Dunelm's £15 gadget that 'saves a fortune'

The kitchen appliance is a must-have for any coffee lover and is now half price while stocks last

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2 w. ago Alan Davies: ‘I get called Jonathan Creek all the time – nowadays people think I’m James May’

The British comedian and actor on encouraging hecklers, why Will Ferrell deserves an Oscar and his love for Kylie MinogueIn your first memoir, My Favourite People and Me, you picked Kylie Minogue as one of your favourite people – but added that you stopped loving her when I Should Be So Lucky came out. To make this a question: how dare you?Ah, Kylie. She’s completely adored everywhere she goes, and I adore her as well. I fell for her when she was Charlene in Neighbours – I was a student studying drama in the 80s and the only drama that any of us cared about was Neighbours. Australian girls were the pin-ups for everybody in England. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dunelm shoppers say £15 patio table is 'perfect' for coffee or wine drinkers

"Great little table, looks really smart on the deck with a couple of chairs. Perfect size for morning tea or coffee in the evening"

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2 w. ago Sing when you’re winning: how karaoke in cars heralds the triumph of Chinese firms

European manufacturers of electric vehicles are scrambling to match the technology of their Chinese rivalsIf Chinese carmakers are to be believed, a lot of people really love karaoke. Those people love karaoke so much that they want it in their family car.This was not something the European mind could comprehend a few years ago, according to Volkswagen’s chief financial officer, Arno Antlitz. Yet the technology, included in electric cars sold by China’s BYD and Xpeng, is just one example of the lessons that Volkswagen and its European counterparts have had to learn as they scramble to keep up with Chinese rivals on track to dominate the global electric car market. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'No smear' gadget that 'saves money on a window cleaner' is almost half price on Amazon

Time to get those windows and shower doors sparkling clean with minimum effort

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2 w. ago Spike Lee says Highest 2 Lowest is his last film with Denzel Washington

Director says his fifth movie with the actor will probably be their last project together as Washington ‘has been talking about retirement’The collaboration between Spike Lee and Denzel Washington has spanned four decades and tackled many aspects of African American life. But Lee feels their latest venture, the kidnap drama Highest 2 Lowest, will probably be the duo’s swansong.“This is the fifth one we’ve done together,” Lee said after the picture’s premiere at the Cannes film festival. “It has been a blessing, this body of work between us, doing films that people love. And I think this is it. He’s been talking about retirement. But five films together: that’s good, they stand up.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago People say there's 'nothing not to love' about these 'very pretty' £20 Amazon garden flower lights

The Snow Lotus solar garden lights from Amazon cost £19.99 and come with two bunches of flowers with 40 'blooms' on each - and they're available in five different colours

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3 w. ago ‘Tears blur my vision’: Australian writer jailed in Beijing thanks Albanese for support in emotional letter

Yang Hengjun writes he can ‘only use a silent voice to thank you and all the people who care for and love me’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJailed Chinese-Australian academic Yang Hengjun has written to Anthony Albanese from his prison cell in Beijing, thanking him for repeatedly expressing Australia’s “grave concerns” about his deteriorating health to Chinese officials.Yang, who was given a suspended death sentence by a Chinese court in February 2024 after already serving five years in detention on espionage charges that he denies, told the prime minister “words are now failing me”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 w. ago My daughter has such a unique name most people can't pronounce it

A mother, from Kent, told The Telegraph that she was eager to give her daughter a 'memorable' name after being one of three Catherine's in her school year.

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