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Express Tribune
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Harry Potter Day 2025: Honoring the Battle of Hogwarts and the wizarding world's triumph
Every year on May 2, fans across the globe celebrate International Harry Potter Day, a date that honors the magical legacy of J.K. Rowling's wizarding world and the pivotal moment that changed the course of its story—the Battle of Hogwarts. This significant day marks the anniversary of the climactic battle that took place on May 2, 1998, inside Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The final showdown saw Harry Potter and his allies, including the Order of the Phoenix, triumph over Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters, ending the Second Wizarding War. The victory not only restored peace to the magical world but also cemented May 2 as a date of celebration and remembrance for fans. In 2012, British Prime Minister David Cameron formally recognized May 2 as International Harry Potter Day, paying tribute to J.K. Rowling's literary contributions and the cultural impact of the Harry Potter series. Since then, the day has been embraced by Potterheads worldwide through fan gatherings, themed events, book rereads, and movie marathons. To further honor the day, fans often reflect on some of the most inspirational quotes from the series, which continue to resonate with readers of all ages. These quotes, drawn from beloved characters like Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, and Harry Potter himself, serve as reminders of courage, love, and friendship. Whether you're revisiting your favorite books or casting a few spells of your own, Harry Potter Day 2025 is a celebration of magic, bravery, and the power of storytelling.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bleach Blonde ‘MAGA Malfoy' Turns Heads During White House Press Briefing
A conservative influencer turned heads at a White House 'new media' briefing Tuesday for both his distinctive look and his enthusiasm for the MAGA movement. Link Lauren, the latest fringe internet figure welcomed to the White House press room, was deemed 'MAGA Malfoy' by a swarm of X users who roasted him for his bright white hair and obsequious questions Tuesday. 'You're a very high profile young mother who seems to juggle and balance it all beautifully,' Lauren said while fawning over Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. 'What advice do you have to young parents out there who are starting their careers having kids, building families, and trying to find that balance so desperately?' 'Well, it's a great question,' Leavitt, 27, said. When a clip of the sycophantic interaction was posted on X, users went wild. 'This literally looks like an SNL skit,' said one commenter. 'Draco didn't get the redemption arc in this universe I fear,' said another. 'He speaks in Parseltongue but it's just trickle-down economics,' added a third. It's unclear whether Lauren is aware of his Slytherin-like qualities, though he ironically made reference to J.K. Rowling's iconic series Sunday when he posted that 'conservative influencers are out here collecting selfies with Taylor Lorenz like Harry Potter collecting horcruxes.' Link gained internet fame after nabbing a job as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s paid senior advisor in November 2023, before Kennedy dropped out of the presidential race. The Washington Post reported that at only 25, Link TikToked his way onto RFK Jr.'s campaign team and at the time called himself an 'independent thinker.' He also insisted 'I never want to just cover one side of the aisle.' But today, he's joined the MAGA faithful just like Draco Malfoy himself joined Voldemort's Death Eaters. He posted Sunday that the Democratic Party is 'run by spineless, feckless cowards who want to destroy the fabric of our nation.' While he wandered around the White House grounds Monday, he filmed a vlog for his hundreds of thousands of social media followers and slammed former President Joe Biden. 'The White House is a lot nicer than it used to be than the last four years under Joe Biden, where it was a cess pool, with topless trans people on the White House lawn, cocaine everywhere, and Jill Biden's self tanner ruining every single chair in the Oval Office,' he said. Link, who is openly gay, has also paralleled Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling by aiming attacks at transgender people. He's been vocal about preventing transgender women from participating in women's sports and on March 31 last year he criticized Biden for allegedly speaking more about Transgender Day of Visibility than Easter. 'It's very clear to me at this point that the White House wants to replace faith, religion, and family with gender ideology and identity politics,' the Texas-born influencer ranted, calling trans people in media 'obnoxious' and 'unlikeable.' Link's assaults are harmonious with the White House's 'pro-natalist' push for Americans to have more children. Not only has Trump severely demonized transgender people, the president has recently launched initiatives aimed at making it more attractive for young people to start families. Trump is currently soliciting ideas on how to get women to procreate—with ideas such as a $5,000 baby bonus or a 'motherhood medal' reportedly being floated in White House circles.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Viral video of eerie black cloud over Sydney sparks confusion: Here's the whole truth!
Credit: X/@massimo In a moment that felt ripped straight from the pages of a fantasy novel, a video of an eerie, black cloud drifting over Sydney has resurfaced and is once again going viral—despite being originally filmed in 2022. The strange weather formation, captured during a bout of gloomy skies and stormy winds, stirred the imagination of viewers worldwide, with many likening it to the infamous dementors from the Harry Potter series. The bizarre spectacle showed what appeared to be a dark, shapeless mass hovering ominously above the city. Unsurprisingly, it left residents both curious and unnerved. In an age where social media fuels speculation and UFO sightings continue to dominate headlines, many couldn't help but wonder: what exactly is that thing? What are these weird clouds? As fantastical as it seemed, the truth behind the spooky sight is far more grounded in meteorology than magic. Experts identified the formation as a scud cloud—also known as pannus or fractus cloud. These clouds are typically found beneath larger storm clouds, forming in turbulent conditions, especially near the edge of a thunderstorm. Scuds are typically found at low altitudes, often below the main cloud deck. While the cloud in the video took an eerie look, scuds usually look like normal clouds which are heavy in weight. Credit: X/@massimo They can appear jagged, detached, and erratic in motion, leading to frequent confusion with tornadoes or other ominous weather phenomena. But here's the good news: scud clouds, for all their drama, are completely harmless. They don't rotate, they don't signal doom, and they certainly don't suck the soul out of anyone nearby. Still, the haunting visuals were enough to send imaginations soaring. The video quickly reignited online chatter, drawing a mix of awe, humor, and concern. One user hilariously commented, 'Growing up in the 80's we only had 4 or 5 cloud type.' Credit: iStock A second user said, 'That…. my friend is a dementor.' Another also chimed in, 'Preposterous! Everyone knows this is the sign that the Death Eaters are coming.' A fourth user said, 'Either someone's thrown coloured water against a windscreen or it's someone pretending the aliens have turned up.' Another user went on an entirely different tangent. They said, 'Ok now im convinced that we're living in a simulation and that even the clouds are losing their texture packs now.'
