More flowers, fewer cars: the rewilders turning parking spaces into parks | Urban wildlife

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  14 minutes  |  2937 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

‘Meet you at the planter’: Lynne Friedli (second left), gardening with neighbour Helena Farstad and helpers Hennie Farstad McKeown, Roy Hanson, Jesse Hanson and Ebba Farstad McKeown in Islington, north London. Photograph: Urszula Sołtys/The GuardianAcross the UK and Europe, the ‘parklet’ movement is gaining pace, transforming dead spaces where cars used to be into pockets of green As told to Phoebe Weston Read more in our Wild world series As more towns and cities bring in measures to curb traffic and the number of cars on the streets, the idea of converting parking spaces into “parklets” is gaining traction. [Read More]

Pennsylvanian cops find alligator named El Chompo in raid on suburban drug den

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  425 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Cops raiding a drugs den full of heroin, fentanyl, crack cocaine and marijuana have also found a baby alligator 'protecting' the drugs. The three-foot-long gator was discovered 'guarding' over bags of illegal drugs in the  'stash-house' in South Coatesville, Pennsylvania,  Three men — 31-year-old Irvin “Gotti” Hawkins, 35-year-old Aki Gathright and 40-year-old Tyrone Jackson — have been arrested on drug trafficking charges. Baby alligator, nicknamed 'El Chompo' was found 'guarding' the gang's stashes of heroin, crack cocaine and fentanyl in the kitchen [Read More]

Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  164 words  |  Martina Birk

Jez and Roo went all Hollywood with the Groovy Booth at the Empire Cinema, Greenbridge, Swindon. 1. Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema 2. Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema 3. Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema 4. Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema 5. Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema 6. Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema 7. Snapped For Cash : Empire Cinema 8. [Read More]

Talk to Mes Ending Was Always Meant to Kick Off a Franchise

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1241 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Talk to Me directors Michael and Danny Philippou name-check Bong Joon-ho as an influence on their A24 horror hit, which makes sense when you think about its tone. Like Bong’s films, Talk to Me careens between volatile emotions. It’s part giddy, vicious teen-horror romp and part Ari Aster–influenced trauma horror. These moods shift throughout the movie, but generally, it gets darker as our protagonist, Mia (Sophie Wilde), falls deeper under the influence of the hand. [Read More]

The Big Why

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  767 words  |  Larita Shotwell

The Big Why : NPR Accessibility links The Big Why Answers to your questions — big or small — about anything under the Big Sky. Let's see what we can discover together! January 17, 2024 How did the Ninepipe wetlands form — and how will climate change affect them? January 17, 2024 • The Ninepipe wetlands cover thousands of acres across the Mission Valley. Nearly 15,000 acres are protected by federal, state and tribal agencies, and many more are on private lands. [Read More]

Who is Tom Emmer, the Republican nominee for speaker of the House from Minnesota who pulled out hour

 Posted on April 29, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  56 words  |  Martina Birk

Gridiron Football achieved two firsts in Arizona during the past weekend: first, a coaches conference and showcase only for females flag football; and second, a youth football competition for flag and 7v7 teams. Among the noteworthy figures that joined them were Trey McBride, starting tight end for the Arizona Cardinals, Lyndsey Fry, who won a…

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Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe Sucks Down Fan's Beer, Loses Shirt At World S

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  374 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Nathaniel Lowe was so giddy during the Rangers' World Series parade Friday, he straight-up downed a fan's beer in seconds -- and then ripped off his shirt in celebration of the achievement!! The 2022 Silver Slugger award winner was being driven around in the back of a pickup truck to soak in love from Texas fans when the hilarious moment happened. Nathaniel Lowe catches a beer from a fan and chugs it before losing his shirt pic. [Read More]

Berlin: What Got Cut From the Nymphomaniac: Volume I Directors Cut?

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  864 words  |  Martina Birk

Before the two-and-a-half-hour “long” version of Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac: Volume I debuted yesterday at the Berlin Film Festival, we wondered what sort of material hadn’t made it into the Von Trier–approved shorter version, which screened at Sundance and has already opened in a handful of European countries. (A limited U.S. release will begin March 21.) Twenty-eight minutes of something had been cut. Obviously, some of it was going to be sexual, explicitly so. [Read More]

Blac Chyna Net Worth 2024

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  5 minutes  |  967 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Blac Chyna Net Worth 2024: A Look into Her Success and 5 Interesting Facts Blac Chyna, born Angela Renée White, has become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry over the years. From her early beginnings as a model and entrepreneur to her appearances on reality TV shows, Chyna has managed to build a successful career and accumulate an impressive net worth. In this article, we will delve into Blac Chyna’s net worth projection for 2024, along with five interesting facts about her journey to success. [Read More]

Did You Know? Just Like Arnold Palmer, John Daly Has a Drink Named After Him,But Theres a Catch

 Posted on April 28, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  402 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

John Daly, the 56-year-old American professional golfer, is loved for his country club looks more than his golfing skills. Daly’s colorful pants are a style statement for many of his fans. However, Daly has now turned into a true entrepreneur. The man has his own restaurant and has partnered with all sorts of businesses. And just like Arnold Palmer, Daly has recently launched his drink. What is different about Daly’s drink? [Read More]