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Axios
3 days ago
- Climate
- Axios
Weekend events: Piedmont Park Arts Festival, dancing with drones
The weather this weekend looks promising, so get out there and savor the city with these events: 🎤 The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA pays tribute to the iconic Swedish pop group at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. (Fri.) 🍖 Kennesaw's 2025 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival blends yummy food with craft beer and music. (Fri.) 🎵 The Southern Soul Rising Stars Festival featuring Marcellus TheSinger, FPJ and others takes the stage in Mableton. (Fri.) 🎨 The Piedmont Park Arts Festival is back, bringing two days of artwork such as photography, jewelry and crafts, glass blowers and metal works. You can also enjoy food, a children's area and live music. (Sat.-Sun.) 🪩 Step back in time and fill your wardrobe with clothing and accessories from the 80s, 90s and the 2000s at the Totally Rad Vintage Fest. (Sat.) 🩰 What happens when you combine drones and dancers? The Drone Saga: An Immersive Indoor Drone & Dance Show that uses lights and dance moves to convey a myriad of emotions. (Sat.) 💃🏽 Come together with your neighbors and celebrate culture, music, food and art at the 5th annual Pan African Festival. (Sat.)
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
‘Uncivilised': Rajasthan woman ties rakhi to leopard, viral video sparks outrage
In a bizarre incident, a woman tied a rakhi to a leopard in a village in Rajasthan. The video of the incident has caught the Internet's attention, triggering outrage over animal cruelty and a lack of awareness regarding human-animal interaction. The now-viral video shows the woman sitting near the edge of an agricultural field. A leopard, surprisingly docile, sits in front of her. Fearless, the woman gently holds its paw, ties a rakhi, and even attempts to feed it sweets. What has left onlookers stunned is the animal's calm demeanor as it shows no aggression or fear. According to villagers, the leopard has been frequently spotted in the area over the past few days and has shown no signs of hostility, a report in Free Press Journal stated. Locals claim it often wanders into the village and appears unusually unafraid of humans. Watch here: A post shared by Jist (@ Slamming the incident, a user wrote, 'Probably the same people that wounded the poor animal.' Another user commented, 'Just because they see a wild animal who's not in action, he's injured, they happily take photos with him! Wow! Dude, take it to a vet to get him cured!! But no, we don't actually have love, we just want a pose with the wild animal, who otherwise is able to tear us apart!!' another user commented. 'Uncivilised people,' a third user reacted. The report added that the forest department issued a warning after the video came to light. Officials stressed that despite the 'heartfelt' gesture, such interactions with wild animals are extremely dangerous. Authorities have now increased surveillance in the region and are working on relocating the leopard to a safer, more suitable habitat. 'We urge people not to approach or engage with wild animals. These creatures belong in the wild, and human interference can lead to tragic consequences,' the FPJ quoted the official.
Buzz Feed
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Freddie Prinze Jr. Replaced Tom Hanks On Friends
Back in 2002, Freddie Prinze Jr. made a now-iconic cameo appearance in Friends, where he played Ross and Rachel's male nanny, Sandy, who makes Ross uncomfortable due to how sensitive and in touch with his emotions he is. 'The One With the Male Nanny,' was the sixth episode of Season 9 of the hit sitcom, and the 200th overall episode of the show. And Freddie has now opened up about his experience of playing Sandy — including how he was actually a last-minute booking after the A-list celebrity who was actually supposed to play him was forced to drop out. In a TikTok video for Men's Health magazine, Freddie said: 'I got to play a character called 'the Manny,' but it almost wasn't me — it was supposed to be Tom Hanks, and he got stuck in Europe, his flight got cancelled, he wasn't able to make it.' 'They called me and said: 'Hey, would you like to do Friends?'' Freddie went on. 'I said: 'Yeah, that would be great,' and they said: 'Cool, it starts tomorrow.' And so I literally had to go in, I'd just gotten the script and they said: 'Do you know how to play the recorder?' and I laughed and was like: 'No, who knows how to play the recorder outside of the third grade?'' 'They're like: 'Well, you need to learn,' so I actually learned how to play that song, and it's really me playing,' the actor laughed. 'They didn't use a soundtrack, so the stress was not messing up the song.' Freddie then namechecked the core cast member who was most helpful in preparing him for performing in front of a live studio audience. He said: 'I remember David Schwimmer came in, and he was like: 'You're gonna love this. It's like doing a two-act play; the crowd gives you so much energy, use it, let them be a part of the show.' And it really helped relax me and make the experience just awesome and great. So big thank you to Mr. Schwimmer!' And while Freddie had previously revealed that he replaced Tom on the show, it was brand new information for many, who were quick to share their thoughts on TikTok. 'I can't even imagine tom hanks do that role,' one person commented, while another echoed: 'I LOVE Tom Hanks - but FPJ was made for this role 💗''I'm so glad Tom Hanks was stuck in Europe, this role was meant for you!!' somebody else wrote, while one more added: 'I cannot imagine Tom Hanks as the manny. Freddie was meant to be.'And another joked: ''Who knows how to play the recorder?' Well, tom hanks probably 😂'
News18
22-06-2025
- News18
Amid Pune Rains, Couple's Bike Skids Due To Pothole. Two Men Rush To Help But...
Last Updated: The couple immediately rushed to the Kondhwa police station and registered a complaint against the two men. Two unidentified men, under the pretext of offering help, allegedly stole gold jewellery worth Rs 75,000 from a couple who had just met with an accident on their way home in Pune. The incident took place on Thursday at around 10 pm near Shriram Chowk in Tilekarnagar, Kondhwa. According to TOI, 32-year-old Sachin Sanjay Mahajan and his wife were en route home from Yewalewadi when their motorcycle slid down the road after hitting a pothole and they both fell off the motorcycle. The Kondhwa-based shop owner stated that he fainted for a while, and his wife sustained minor injuries on her hands. Soon after, two men, who posed as Good Samaritans, offered them help and also lifted their motorcycle and parked it properly. The couple thanked the two men for a sweet gesture as they were leaving the place. While talking to his wife shortly after the accident, the man realised that his gold chain worth Rs 75,000 was missing. The couple looked for it in the area but couldn't find it and that's when their suspicion fell on the two men who had helped them. As they decided to go after them, they found out that the duo might have stolen the keys to their motorcycle as well. The couple immediately rushed to the Kondhwa police station and registered a complaint against the two men. Vinay Patankar, Senior Police Inspector, told the Free Press Journal (FPJ) that they are investigating the CCTV footage in the area and the snatchers will be arrested soon. Kondhwa Police have registered a case under Sections 303(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). First Published: June 22, 2025, 07:30 IST
GMA Network
11-06-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Departing senators deliver valedictories as Senate adjourns sine die
The Senate on Wednesday night adjourned sine die and formally closed its third regular session in the 19th Congress. Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero pounded the gavel at around 8:50 p.m. The 20th Congress will convene on July 28, on the day of the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. During the plenary session, the Senate adopted resolutions commending outgoing senators Senators Cynthia Villar, Grace Poe, Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Nancy Binay, Aquilino 'Koko' Pimentel III, Francis Tolentino, Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, and Jinggoy Estrada 'for their invaluable contribution and dedicated service to the Filipino people.' In her valedictory speech, Villar said that she entered the Senate 12 years ago with the intention 'to serve with integrity and use [her] knowledge to make a difference, especially to uplift the lives of those who need it most.' 'In this chamber, you fondly call me Mama Bear—a simple moniker, but one I took to heart," Villar said. To be Mama Bear meant being fiercely protective, genuinely caring, and always dependable. I saw it as a gesture of trust and respect, and a reminder to always show up, give my best, and look out for those around me,' she added. Villar was elected to two consecutive terms in the Senate in 2013 and 2019 'My term may be ending, but my commitment to public service remains. Hindi po natatapos ang paglilingkod sa pagtatapos ng termino. Sa halip, ito ay simula ng panibagong paraan ng makabuluhang ambag sa bayan,' she added. (My service does not stop with the end of my term. Rather, it is the beginning of a new chance to give meaningful contribution to the nation.) Poe, who became emotional while delivering her valedictory speech, paid tribute to her colleagues whom she worked with at the Senate for 12 years, as well as her family, including her late father, Fernando Poe Jr. 'Sa mga Pilipino, maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong tiwala. Salamat sa pagkakataong makapag-lingkod hindi lamang bilang inyong senador, kundi bilang inyong anak, ina, kapatid, at kaibigan,' Poe said. 'Maaring bumagsak na ang tabing sa yugtong ito ngunit ang kwento ko ay patuloy na isinsulat para sa pangako ko sa aking ama, kay FPJ, kay Susan, at sa milyong-milyon Pilipinong nagtiwala at naniwala sa akin. Bukas pa rin ang ating pahina. Baka naman may plot twist. Abangan ang susunod na kabata. Sabi nga ni FPJ, hindi pa tapos ang laban,' she added.. (The curtain may have fallen on this stage, but my story continues as promised to my father, FPJ, my mother, Susan, and to the millions of Filipinos who trusted and believed in me. My book is still open. There might be a plot twist. Stay tuned for the next chapter. As FPJ said, the fight is not over yet.) Revilla, who lost in his bid for a second consecutive term as senator after ranking 14th in the 2025 midterm elections, said public service was not attached to a position. 'It pains me to have faced defeat in the elections – not for the loss of title or position, but for the missed opportunity to continue the honor and privilege of being the voice of our people in this chamber,' Revilla said. 'Hindi ito wakas, kung hindi panibagong yugto – na saan man dalhin ng agos ng buhay, may posisyon man o wala, lagi akong titindig para sa bansa at taumbayan,' he added. (This is not the end, but a new journey – wherever life takes me, with or without a position, I will always stand up for the country and the people.) Binay, who is now mayor-elect of Makati City, also became emotional as she recalled her stint at the Senate. 'I entered this chamber twelve years ago under less than ideal circumstances. Winning a mandate to serve, but also with a target on my back. Dakilang alalay lang daw ako," Binay said. "Pinuna ang kulay ng balat ko, pati ang mga damit ko. Ginawang meme na viral sa social media. They say the Senate is like the stage, where every move is scrutinized under glaring light,' she added. 'I am grateful for all the criticism –both the deserved and uncalled for– which has made my skin thicker. We need thick skin in governance, not so we can remain callous to the people's pleas, but so that we can trudge forward and stay true to what we believe in, even when it is unpopular or against the dominant powers," Binay said. Meanwhile, Pimentel, who is the Senate Minority Leader, called on senators who will continue their term in the 20th Congress to work on measures that will elevate the plight of the people. 'May the laws you pass rescue the poor and helpless and deliver them from the grasp of evil people, as written in Psalm 82:4,' Pimentel said. Pimentel lost the congressional race for Marikina's first district to Marikina Mayor Marcy Teodoro. 'To the public of the Philippines, you entrusted me not only with your votes but with your hopes. I hope my service has honored that trust. Through this chamber, I remained your public servant in my capacity as a lawyer and as a concerned and involved citizen, advocating for federalism, and faster local development for a just and fair society, and preferential focus on the poor.' Tolentino, who also lost in the senatorial race, did not give a valedictory speech. The remaining senators who are set to enter the 20th Congress also honored their outgoing colleagues in the upper chamber. During his speech, Senate President Francis Escudero thanked the outgoing senators for their service, as well as the other employees of the Senate. 'Lahat ng panukalang batas, resolution, committee report na naipasa natin ay dahil sa tulong at pagpahintulot ng bawat isa sa atin," Escudero (All the bills, resolutions, and committee reports we have passed are due to the help and permission of each and every one of us.) "I look forward to working with you in government, in the Senate, and anywhere in the name and in the service of the Filipino people. Maraming salamat po sa inyo at sa ating lahat (Thank you, everyone)," he added. –NB, GMA Integrated News
