44 m. 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 h. ago Boots shoppers who spend £34 bag £100 worth of freebies from Estee Lauder, No7 and more

The beauty box has 12 skincare, haircare and body care treats from brands including Wella Professionals, First Aid Beauty, Estee Lauder and more, and is perfect for a weekend pamper

Economics

4 h. ago Emily Atack's woven Dune handbag looks just like designer styles for a fraction of the price

Emily Atack is loving this chic woven handbag from Dune and it looks just like a high-end designer piece but comes without the hefty price tag

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6 h. ago Backbone One Xbox Edition controller review – translucent design is a perfect Xbox Game Pass partner

Players looking for a premium way to play Xbox games on the go will find it in the Backbone One Xbox Edition controller – providing they're willing to pay the price.

Sport

7 h. ago An English rugby team’s stadium plan sparks concern for beavers, bats and UNESCO designation

The city of Bath in southwest England loves its rugby

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8 h. ago Paloma Faith and Tom Daley head to Scotland with trending suitcases ahead of Traitors filming

BBC's The Traitors is returning for a celebrity version, and the likes of Tom Daley and Paloma Faith have been spotted with some stylish luggage as they touch down in Scotland

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8 h. ago THE CHIC LIST: How to shop on the high street like a pro, according to a fashion expert

From Zara to Cos, here's my customer feedback

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8 h. ago Pudding for breakfast? Latest internet fad is a dream for those with a sweet tooth

Topsy-turvy food trend trickling into supermarkets as sweet treats no longer reserved as an end-of-dinner finaleThe idea of pudding as a sweet finale to lunch or dinner is being inverted by the rise of the breakfast pudding. This topsy-turvy food trend includes everything from chia seed puddings designed to taste like cookie dough, overnight oats that resemble tiramisu and Weetabix biscuits transformed into what could be mistaken for vanilla cheesecake.TikTok is the main instigator of the trend, causing dieticians, fitness influencers and homecooks to do battle with viral recipes. The process tends to involve soaking base ingredients such as oats and chia seeds overnight with natural plant additions such as dates and cacao powder or somewhat less healthy, processed items such as melted chocolate bars and spreads including Lotus Biscoff, a brand of caramelised biscuits. There are recipes inspired by Snickers, Kinder Bueno and Bounty bars alongside others modelled on cinnamon rolls an...

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9 h. ago ‘Worked perfectly’: how wildlife team finally caught Valerie the dachshund after 529 days on the lam

Kangala Wildlife Rescue revealed the strategies and remote-controlled trap that secured the capture of tiny 4kg sausage dogValerie the dachshund safe and well after 529 days on the run on South Australian islandGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastExhausted and relieved, the Kangala Wildlife Rescue team have revealed precisely how they finally caught Valerie the dachshund, after 529 days on the run in Kangaroo Island, South Australia.The Kangala directors, Jared and Lisa Karran, were excited to share the news that Valerie had been secured, but they were also extremely careful not to let the small dog escape from a specially designed cage. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago Debenhams cuts price of pizza oven 'perfect' for garden parties and al fresco dining

Now less than £100, this versatile oven has a two-layer design and can cook stone-fired pizzas as well as kebabs, burgers and more above

Politics

9 h. ago 'My Aldi £3.30 Too Good To Go surprise bag left me with an unexpected result'

Aldi is part of the Too Good To Go scheme aimed at avoiding food waste by selling mystery bags of food for just a few pounds but you have no idea what you will get

Economics

10 h. ago New Look's £18 bags 'look like' £140 designer Longchamp version

Shoppers can appear to have an expensive designer bag without spending a three-figure sum

Economics

11 h. ago Incredible island is a dupe of Venice but it's actually 2,600

The design of this neighbourhood in Qatar is inspired by the historic Italian city of Venice. But beyond a destination dupe, this Middle Eastern district offers a distinctly luxurious experience

Politics

11 h. ago You can boat through France's 'Wild West' where wild horses, black bulls and flamingos roam free

Chloe Govangoes on a French river cruise and finds Camargue a wild and wonderful ride, setting off from St Gilles, a gorgeous old town on the Rhone-Sete Canal and gliding off on an adventure

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11 h. ago Primark shoppers 'running' to stores for 'stunning' £16 midaxi dress

Primark shoppers are loving the "stunning" £16 dress they've spotted on TikTok

Economics

14 h. ago White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'

The controversy centres on a league-funded scheme designed to boost representation in full-time coaching positions. Known as the Coach Inclusion and Diversity Scheme (CIDS).

Society

15 h. ago New renovations, retro vibes: reviving Australia’s rundown motels

Buildings that once catered to 1950s road trippers are being transformed into boutique stays attracting a younger demographicMotel Molly is giving vacay vibes. It’s giving idyllic. It’s giving “hot girl summer” lives on in Mollymook, a town on the New South Wales south coast.I’m in an oceanside room in one of four colour-themed buildings called Capri, Olive, Limoncello and Rosé. My room in the latter comes in pinks from powder to peach, coral and mauve with – squee! – a Smeg fridge and kettle in a high-gloss fairy-floss colourway. Elsewhere are rattan chairs, Scandi-style ceramics, glasses etched with frosted cursive font and a throw tufted with designs that vaguely evoke the US south-west. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Look inside chic Art Deco property appearing on Scotland's Home of the Year as tribute to owner's late wife

The duo poured a lot of love into their home

Society

17 h. ago Student gospel singers take stage at New Orleans festival known for celebrity acts

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world’s most famous jazz, funk and rock acts

Politics

18 h. ago How to apply for the new series of Big Brother as Jack P Shepherd wins celebrity version

Celebrity Big Brother is over for another year but it won't be long until AJ Odudu and Will Best are back on our screens for another offering of the civilian version of the ITV reboot

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