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South China Morning Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
‘Nazi salute' trend on Chinese social media is actually a tribute to Young and Dangerous
Social media users are questioning a new trend in Hong Kong after videos circulated earlier this week on Reddit showing people making what appeared to be the controversial Nazi salute. Advertisement The videos attracted comments questioning the trend – which had become popular among users of Chinese social media platforms RedNote and Douyin – and its implications. However, other users pointed out that the gestures were meant to be harmless tributes to a character in the popular Hong Kong film series Young and Dangerous (1996-2000). One photo of someone adopting the pose in tribute to the series' famed villain, Crow, has been circulating widely across Douyin since June, amassing over 1.2 million likes. Throughout Young and Dangerous 3 (1996), the character repeatedly uses the gesture as a comedic greeting and it quickly became an iconic pose that fans of the film know and love. Crow, played by Roy Cheung, performs his iconic greeting in a still from Young and Dangerous 3 (1996). Photo: YouTube/hmvod The Douyin image sparked a wave of nostalgia in the comments section, with many users flooding the thread with classic lines from the series.
Axios
2 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
Colorado officials escalate actions to limit ICE power
Colorado officials are intensifying their pushback against ICE, passing new measures to curb the agency's power under President Trump. The latest: Attorney General Phil Weiser, a Democrat, on Tuesday said he's suing a Mesa County sheriff's deputy, alleging that he was working with federal immigration authorities. The suit alleges deputy Alexander Zwinck unlawfully detained a 19-year-old woman during a June 5 traffic stop and sent her license to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, leading to her detention. Why it matters: It's the latest local rebuke of one of Trump's signature policies, as Weiser's lawsuit underscores how local officials are not just rejecting Trump-era immigration tactics in rhetoric but working to dismantle them. The case could put Colorado at the center of a broader national standoff over immigration authority, heightening the risk of political blowback from an administration prone to retaliation. State of play: Colorado Democrats — and at least one Republican — are ramping up pressure on ICE amid rising scrutiny over a surge in noncriminal arrests. U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Aurora) told Axios Denver he's weighing his legal options after ICE refused to allow him inside the Denver Contract Detention Facility, in his district, on Sunday. The Denver City Council on Monday halted additional funding for a software firm whose database has been used in ICE investigations. Trump ally and U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Fort Lupton) is backing an immigration reform bill a month after urging ICE to deprioritize noncriminal immigrants What they're saying:"Those who actually stand their ground, defend their positions … are the ones who are going to have a stronger leg to stand on," Weiser said about potential repercussions from the Trump administration. On Tuesday, the White House issued a statement celebrating the increase in ICE arrests across the country, including in Colorado. Between the lines: Weiser on Tuesday said federal immigration efforts should proceed lawfully, but Colorado law enforcement agencies should not aid their work. Zoom in: Crow said ICE acted unlawfully last Sunday when they refused to allow him inside the facility for an unannounced congressional oversight visit. Unlike other visits, Crow tells us, Sunday's was purposefully unannounced to get an unvarnished look at facility conditions. The visit was prompted by a tip saying that information posted at the facility detailing detainees' legal rights had changed. The lawmaker said he observed posters with misleading and inaccurate information in the facility's lobby. The other side: An ICE spokesperson said Crow did not comply with a mandatory seven-day advance notice requirement — a longstanding policy the spokesperson said helps protect operations. The advance notice requirement is unlawful, Crow told us. Stunning stat: Trump's public approval on immigration fell to 41% in a recent poll, the lowest since his return to the White House.
Elle
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Indigenous Actress Aminah Nieves Gets Real About Those Shocking '1923' Scenes
The Native American plotline in 1923, Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone prequel, is at once hard to watch and hard to look away from. That's because it's a brutally honest representation of the unimaginable horrors that countless tribal peoples endured at boarding schools across North America, where they were forced to abandon their Native traditions and assimilate with Euro-American culture. At the center of this narrative is Teonna Rainwater, an unflinching, fearless teen played by Indigenous actress Aminah Nieves. Some critics have questioned if this depiction is unnecessarily graphic and violent, even dubbing it so-called 'trauma porn.' But Nieves—along with Sheridan, her 1923 costars, and the show's Indigenous cultural consultant, Yellowstone actor Mo Brings Plenty—insists it's important to show this real, raw representation. Brings Plenty and Crow tribal elder Birdie Real Bird created a nurturing environment for Nieves and her fellow Native actors on set, Nieves says, and educated them about tribal traditions, even teaching them how to speak the Crow language featured throughout season 1. While it remains to be seen just how Rainwater fits into the larger Yellowstone universe, this much is clear: She's a force to be reckoned with. Ahead, Nieves talks with about the significance of those gut-wrenching scenes, staying grounded through trauma, and what lies ahead for her character. I was drawn to Teonna because it's such an accurate depiction of what has happened to Indigenous communities across Turtle Island. At first, I was nervous to even do the audition. [There are] big shoes to fill, and I wanted to get it right. What ultimately pushed me to do it was my mom, who was there supporting me every step of the way throughout the entire audition and filming process. Honestly, after I did my second audition tape of the scene where I'm killing Sister Mary, it wasn't even up to me anymore. It really felt like something or someone else was moving through me, and I had no choice but to say yes. I wish I could put into words the exact feeling, because it's something I've never felt before. It was sealed from that moment on. A lot of people don't know what happened or deny it happened; some people even think Native Americans don't exist anymore. That's why it's so important to portray our story as honestly as we can, especially on bigger platforms like this, so people can't run away from it anymore. They need to see it. They need to witness what has actually happened by people who they might share DNA with. The conversation needs to be opened up even further, because after the boarding schools, the Sixties Scoop was happening. If there's anything I can do to shed light on this truth and help create a space of healing, I want to do that. Teonna has even opened up space for my own family to talk about this deeper, which has been such a blessing. My grandfather didn't attend boarding school, but he did attend a school with a similar mentality. I've never heard him speak on anything like this before. He is just so proud and thankful, and he's explained to me how he experienced similar situations to what Teonna went through. It was difficult. The team behind 1923 and the Yellowstone universe as a whole does a really incredible job of immersing you in that world, whether it be the Dutton story or the Rainwater story. So when we'd show up every day to these elaborate sets, we were truly transported. The school scenes were really hard, because we were surrounded by so many beautiful Native children, all dressed in these uniforms. You're overcome with every emotion possible when you see them playing on the playground in between takes, because the people who actually attended these assimilation schools didn't get to play. But at the same time, it was safe. Our team did such a great job of holding space for us and allowing us to breathe and speak our voices when we need to. It was always a closed set, so it was only the people who needed to be there, which I really appreciated. Mo Brings Plenty and Birdie Real Bird were there every day from beginning to end, praying, giving us space, and making sure we were all good. So yes, it was hard, but it was also such a grounded, safe space. If I'm being honest, I did experience a lot of trauma moving through Teonna. I had anxiety attacks on set some days. Because, like I said before, it was me in my body moving through it, but also so many other people were moving through my body at the same time. There was so much energy percolating within my vessel. What really helped me stay grounded was having Leenah Robinson (who plays Teonna's cousin, Baapuxti) there with me. The cast and crew were a place of refuge for me, as were Mo and Birdie. And I always had my family praying for me back home. Also, it was really important for me to place my hands on the ground every day before and after filming, which helped me get where I needed to be and helped me get out of it, too. Yeah, she's incredible. She's an award-winning beader, a storyteller, and a wisdom keeper. She's your auntie—you know what I'm saying? She was there with me every second and brought so much life to everything we did. Learning to speak Crow was a very special process, because Native languages are not as intact as they used to be because of assimilation. So to be able to speak the majority of our dialogue in this beautiful Native language and knowing that so many elders and children are going to hear their language spoken on TV is so important to me. It was such an honor to learn from Birdie, and I hope we did her and her family proud with their language. There's one scene I will remember for the rest of my life. In episode 2, Teonna is on the cafeteria table and the nuns are swarming her. We did that scene a lot, and it was really hard. At one point it felt like I was rolling with all the nuns on top of me for three minutes straight. They yelled cut, and all I heard was Leenah screaming, 'Get off of her! Get off of her!' in the back. The nuns were already off of me, but in that moment, we were experiencing trauma in real time. I felt like I blacked out. The next thing I know, Leenah is right beside me holding my hand and helping me up. I was like, 'Damn, this is my sister.' I was so happy to have her with me through that process, because I don't think I could have done it without her. That was a really hard day for both of us. Afterward, we just sat together and cried. But on the flip side, there were so many great moments, too. We would play on the swings every day—Leenah, the extras, even Sebastian Roché (who plays Catholic priest Father Renaud). We would just goof around and play tag. So even though we're moving through these really hard moments and bringing all this energy to the surface, we still found these moments to be children again. That was very important for everyone. Taylor is incredible. When it came to being on set, there were some things blocking-wise that needed to be tweaked, which Michael Spears (who plays Teonna's dad, Runs His Horse), Leenah, and I voiced a lot. I know Mo and Birdie had a lot of say as the cultural advisors as well. We just wanted to make sure it all felt very honest. For example, there's one scene in episode 8 where Pete, Teonna's dad, and Teonna all run out, and they had Teonna running out last, so she was in the back. But then I realized Teonna wouldn't be last; she's hurt, she's tired, she's been alone for weeks. She would be in the middle, and they'd be protecting her. I brought this up, and it got changed right on the spot. Everyone was so open to these suggestions, which was really nice. In episode 8, we finally got to see Teonna be a kid for once. I really want to see more of her feeling safe enough to be a child in season 2. I know the show is set in the 1900s so it's unlikely that that's going to be the case, because it's unlikely still now in 2023. But I want her to find some peace and fall in love with herself. I hope viewers feel compelled to educate themselves about what has actually happened to the people of Turtle Island. I think when someone is genuinely curious about an issue rather than forced to learn about it, they gain more insight and have more compassion. On a grander scale, I hope this gives the world the opportunity to speak more widely about what has happened to Native peoples, because this is so widespread. I hope Teonna's story helps open up more conversations about it. This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. It was originally published i ELLE US in March 2023. 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The Citizen
17-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
How to spend your 67 minutes this Mandela Day
How to spend your 67 minutes this Mandela Day AS South Africans prepare to commemorate the South African icon Nelson Mandela's legacy tomorrow (July 18), Durban South communities and organisations are creating meaningful ways to contribute to their 67 minutes. Also read: Meals on Wheels feed the needy with 1 000 sandwiches for Mandela Day Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (Crow) Crow is appealing to the community for help to rebuild a ravaged antelope enclosure following the extreme winds in June. This vital enclosure is used to house young antelope for overnight feeds. How you can help: • Take on a company team to rebuild the enclosure • Donate material: – 28 x 3m gum poles – 2.4m fencing slats – Cement and nails • Donate R67 • Purchase an item off Crow's Takealot Wishlist To help contact Heidi at [email protected] or visit their website at Also read: Anti-GBV run unites Wentworth community Blue Bundu Brigade Animal Rescue and Rehoming The animal NPO looks after injured and healthy rescue dogs and requesting the community's help to build up their food storage. How to help: • Buy Monty & Me Essential dry food at a special price from the Montego M-Power shop • Arrange a once-off or monthly donation • Donate using EFT Banking Details: Blue Bundu Brigade Animal Rescue and Rehoming Bank: First National Bank Account number: 63129488284 Branch code: 250655 Also read: Final push to get The Bluff touch rugby athlete to Ireland Brighton Beach Victim Friendly Centre Having identified a need through their anti-bullying work, the centre is preparing 67 hygiene packs for children at schools on The Bluff. Still needed: • 21 x toothbrushes • 62 x deodorants • 17 x bars of soap Donations can be dropped off or arranged through: WhatsApp: 083 734 2841 Email: [email protected] Isaiah 54 Children's Sanctuary The sanctuary is launching a 'Mandela Month of Essentials' appeal to support the children in their care. How to contribute: • Donate grocery items, cleaning supplies, baby toiletries or cooked meals • Donate towards the purchase of a 7-seater vehicle to transport children • Donate a '67 Brave Bag' of essentials for newly admitted kids To view the full list of needs: WhatsApp Youandi Gilain on 084 488 1359 Facebook: Isaiah 54 Children's Sanctuary Also read: The unbreakable bond of Cindy and Rambo Tabitha Care Services Will be having a community clean-up at the WIP Centre from 09:30. Rapid Response Team SDB Will be conducting a clean-up operation in the Wolraad and Woodville Road areas at 09:30. Warming the Hearts Through Feeding Regardless This initiative is hosting a 'Sunshine Shopping' event offering free clothes and essentials to those in need in Ward 66. Event details: • Date: 18 July 2025 • Time: 12:00 – 13:30 • Venue: Former Boxing Club on 186 Tara Road • Drop-off time for donations: 07:00 – 11:00 For more information contact Merle on 060 986 9403 or Naz on 073 754 7842. Malibongwe Senior Citizens Members will dedicate their 67 minutes to the cleaning of the corner of Clinic Road from 08:00. From fixing enclosures for animals, to nurturing vulnerable children and tidying up the community streets, Durban South have a variety to choose from to live Madiba's values. For more Southlands Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Advertiser
06-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Adelaide fear for young gun after win over Melbourne
Adelaide dynamo Izak Rankine has kicked five goals in a 13-point win over Melbourne soured by a serious knee injury to Crow Josh Rachele. The Crows recovered from a 28-point deficit midway through the second term to win 13.12 (90) to 11.11 (77) at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. But Rachele suffered a potential season-ending injury, with Adelaide fearful the goalsneak damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Rachele will have scans after hyper-extending the knee when landing awkwardly in a marking contest against Jake Bowey late the second quarter. The blow to the Crow came as his club banked an 11th win of the season and returned to third spot on the ladder. But Adelaide were forced to dig deep against the plucky 14th-placed Demons (five wins, 11 losses). The hosts led by three points at quarter-time after Melbourne blew a series of goal chances, kicking 1.6 to the Crows' 2.3 in the term. But the Demons then produced a sizzling 10-minute burst in the second quarter which was rewarded with five consecutive goals. The last in the scoring stretch, from Kysiah Pickett after soaring high for a pack mark, gave the visitors a 28-point advantage 12 minutes into the quarter. Adelaide responded with three successive goals - two more from Rankine and Taylor Walker's second for the game. The strikes reduced Adelaide's deficit to five points at halftime when the visitors led 6.7 to 5.8. Melbourne's advantage disappeared just 40 seconds into the third quarter when Ben Keays dribbled a goal to put the Crows in front. They were never headed. Keays' goal was followed by another pair from the brilliant Rankine as the Crows logged five goals to two for a 15-point lead at the last break. Melbourne twice sneaked within nine points in the final quarter but couldn't edge closer. Rankine was superb and key forwards Walker and Darcy Fogarty scored two goals apiece. Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson (25 disposals) and workhorse Keays (23 touches, two goals) were standouts, alongside midfielders James Peatling (25 possessions) and Jake Soligo (21). Melbourne ace Pickett's two goals came from 24 possessions, Jake Melksham was ever-threatening with four majors and Jacob van Rooyen kicked two. The Demons were also well served by winger Ed Langdon (25 disposals) and Steven May (12 marks), while former skipper Jack Viney gathered a match-high 30 disposals and laid nine tackles. Adelaide dynamo Izak Rankine has kicked five goals in a 13-point win over Melbourne soured by a serious knee injury to Crow Josh Rachele. The Crows recovered from a 28-point deficit midway through the second term to win 13.12 (90) to 11.11 (77) at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. But Rachele suffered a potential season-ending injury, with Adelaide fearful the goalsneak damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Rachele will have scans after hyper-extending the knee when landing awkwardly in a marking contest against Jake Bowey late the second quarter. The blow to the Crow came as his club banked an 11th win of the season and returned to third spot on the ladder. But Adelaide were forced to dig deep against the plucky 14th-placed Demons (five wins, 11 losses). The hosts led by three points at quarter-time after Melbourne blew a series of goal chances, kicking 1.6 to the Crows' 2.3 in the term. But the Demons then produced a sizzling 10-minute burst in the second quarter which was rewarded with five consecutive goals. The last in the scoring stretch, from Kysiah Pickett after soaring high for a pack mark, gave the visitors a 28-point advantage 12 minutes into the quarter. Adelaide responded with three successive goals - two more from Rankine and Taylor Walker's second for the game. The strikes reduced Adelaide's deficit to five points at halftime when the visitors led 6.7 to 5.8. Melbourne's advantage disappeared just 40 seconds into the third quarter when Ben Keays dribbled a goal to put the Crows in front. They were never headed. Keays' goal was followed by another pair from the brilliant Rankine as the Crows logged five goals to two for a 15-point lead at the last break. Melbourne twice sneaked within nine points in the final quarter but couldn't edge closer. Rankine was superb and key forwards Walker and Darcy Fogarty scored two goals apiece. Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson (25 disposals) and workhorse Keays (23 touches, two goals) were standouts, alongside midfielders James Peatling (25 possessions) and Jake Soligo (21). Melbourne ace Pickett's two goals came from 24 possessions, Jake Melksham was ever-threatening with four majors and Jacob van Rooyen kicked two. The Demons were also well served by winger Ed Langdon (25 disposals) and Steven May (12 marks), while former skipper Jack Viney gathered a match-high 30 disposals and laid nine tackles. Adelaide dynamo Izak Rankine has kicked five goals in a 13-point win over Melbourne soured by a serious knee injury to Crow Josh Rachele. The Crows recovered from a 28-point deficit midway through the second term to win 13.12 (90) to 11.11 (77) at Adelaide Oval on Sunday. But Rachele suffered a potential season-ending injury, with Adelaide fearful the goalsneak damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Rachele will have scans after hyper-extending the knee when landing awkwardly in a marking contest against Jake Bowey late the second quarter. The blow to the Crow came as his club banked an 11th win of the season and returned to third spot on the ladder. But Adelaide were forced to dig deep against the plucky 14th-placed Demons (five wins, 11 losses). The hosts led by three points at quarter-time after Melbourne blew a series of goal chances, kicking 1.6 to the Crows' 2.3 in the term. But the Demons then produced a sizzling 10-minute burst in the second quarter which was rewarded with five consecutive goals. The last in the scoring stretch, from Kysiah Pickett after soaring high for a pack mark, gave the visitors a 28-point advantage 12 minutes into the quarter. Adelaide responded with three successive goals - two more from Rankine and Taylor Walker's second for the game. The strikes reduced Adelaide's deficit to five points at halftime when the visitors led 6.7 to 5.8. Melbourne's advantage disappeared just 40 seconds into the third quarter when Ben Keays dribbled a goal to put the Crows in front. They were never headed. Keays' goal was followed by another pair from the brilliant Rankine as the Crows logged five goals to two for a 15-point lead at the last break. Melbourne twice sneaked within nine points in the final quarter but couldn't edge closer. Rankine was superb and key forwards Walker and Darcy Fogarty scored two goals apiece. Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson (25 disposals) and workhorse Keays (23 touches, two goals) were standouts, alongside midfielders James Peatling (25 possessions) and Jake Soligo (21). Melbourne ace Pickett's two goals came from 24 possessions, Jake Melksham was ever-threatening with four majors and Jacob van Rooyen kicked two. The Demons were also well served by winger Ed Langdon (25 disposals) and Steven May (12 marks), while former skipper Jack Viney gathered a match-high 30 disposals and laid nine tackles.
