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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
The European city that feels like an outdoor art gallery with ‘rollercoaster' trams and riverfront rooftop bars
Lisbon is famously hilly but has a network of trams, buses and funiculars to whizz you up and down the inclines EUR IN! The European city that feels like an outdoor art gallery with 'rollercoaster' trams and riverfront rooftop bars Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE mark of a good trip for me is the answer to the question: Would you go back? And after spending a mere 24 hours in Lisbon two years ago, I've been desperate to return. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Emma at the supremely instagrammable Bica funicular Credit: Supplied 5 The 16th century Belem Tower is stunning architecturally and historically but wait times can hit the two-hour mark Credit: Lisbon Tourism On our first trip we barely scratched the surface of the city but we ticked off some of the star attractions, like St Jorge's Castle and the neo-gothic Santa Justa elevator, which whisks you vertically from the lower streets to those above. This time, bearing a Lisboa card, which gives access to 51 museums and galleries, my husband and I were keen to see more. Our fab hotel, the Hyatt Regency Lisbon, was based in the Belem area so we started exploring there after visiting Pasteis de Belem for one of the city's famous pastéis de nata. Forget the cold, stodgy British custard tart, this is something else. A light, creamy filling in a sticky filo pastry case, best warm, straight from the oven. This patisserie is the home of the original tart, based on a secret recipe from nearby Jerónimos monastery, and has been churning out millions of them since 1837. It's a short walk from there to the 16th century Belem Tower. The Unesco heritage site is stunning architecturally and historically but wait times can hit the two-hour mark. The incredible structure seems to float on water when the tide is up. Green wine Also in the neighbourhood is the Monument to the Discoveries, which towers over the Tagus River in honour of famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan. See that too before taking the 15-minute tram ride back to the city centre. We alighted at the bustling Praca do Comercio square and found ourselves outside the oddly named Interpretative Centre of the History of Cod. As it was included on the Lisboa card, we decided to take a look. It's actually an informative and amusing museum dedicated to the city's intrepid trawlermen. And that gave us an idea for lunch. The Portugal village dubbed the 'Hamptons of Europe' Many top chefs have stalls in the Time Out Market in Cais do Sodré, so you can try their top-notch food at a fraction of restaurant prices. I had a huge, steaming bowl of feijoada de gambas (prawn bean stew) from acclaimed chef Susana Felicidade for just £13.50 and my husband had a cod sandwich, which he declared the best ever. We toasted those brave fishermen with a glass of Portuguese vinho verde. It translates as green wine but refers to the young age of the grapes, not the colour of the drink. It's slightly effervescent and lower in both alcohol and price. Refreshed and refuelled, we spent an hour or so wandering the streets and ended up at the Tile Museum. The blue and white tiles that decorate many of the city's buildings are so beautiful, this is more art gallery than museum. Don't miss the panorama made of hundreds of tiles on the top floor. Our next excursion was a trip on Tram 28. Lisbon is famously hilly but has a network of trams, buses and funiculars to whizz you up and down the inclines. Tram 28 follows a 7km route up, down and round the city streets, like an urban rollercoaster. It still uses the original 1930s yellow carriages and gets very busy, so join at either end of the line and stand at the back for the full teeth-rattling experience. 5 Monument to the Discoveries, which towers over the Tagus River Credit: Lisbon Tourism 5 The city's famous pastéis de nata Credit: Lisbon Tourism 5 Bliss at serenity spa Credit: Supplied There are three funiculars too. We took the supremely instagrammable Bica funicular, which hauled us to the top of the street in the time you can say 'shall we take a selfie?' Having done our exploring for the day, we got back to the hotel in time for Gin O'Clock, a tasting session that pairs infused drinks with gourmet snacks. Who knew beef tartare and caviar went with juniper and grapefruit gin? Later we ate at the hotel's Viseversa restaurant, dining on more local fish, this time delicious turbot and sea bream. Then there was one last treat, a nightcap at the Icon rooftop bar. Judging by the amount of instagramming going on, it's the place to go for a drink. We sipped espresso martinis as a DJ played and night fell over the river. Best of all, we only had to jump in the lift to get back to our incredibly luxurious room. The next morning, with only a few hours before our flight, we had a leisurely breakfast and some time in the Serenity Spa. My husband relaxed in the pool, Jacuzzi and steam room while I was treated to a Feel The Algarve massage — 80 minutes of blissful indulgence. We left feeling like VIPs. So I guess the question is: Would we go back a third time? The answer: Yes, without doubt. I'd gladly take another helping of pastel de nata, and of the city itself.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Space photo of the week: Cotton candy clouds shine in one of Hubble's most beautiful images ever
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick facts What it is: The Large Magellanic Cloud, the largest of the Milky Way's satellite galaxies Where it is: 160,000 light-years away, in the constellations Dorado and Mensa When it was shared: May 12, 2025 Why it's so special: If you need an excuse to visit the Southern Hemisphere, the Hubble Space Telescope has just provided one. This spectacular new image, taken with Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3, showcases the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), the biggest satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. It is visible only from the Southern Hemisphere. This dense star field appears as a big, fuzzy patch in the night sky from anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. Hubble's new view uses five filters to isolate different wavelengths of light, including ultraviolet and infrared light, which the human eye cannot see. The result is a starry cloudscape of wispy gas that resembles multicolored cotton candy against a background of orange and blue stars. There's also a zoomable version available online. Related: 42 jaw-dropping James Webb Space Telescope images Despite being a dwarf galaxy, the LMC may be pivotal in the Milky Way's future. Within the next 10 billion years, our galaxy is expected to collide with Andromeda — a spiral galaxy 2.5 million light-years away and the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way. In 2019, scientists predicted that the LMC is also heading toward the Milky Way and could begin to interact with it in 2.4 billion years. RELATED STORIES —Bizarre 1-armed spiral galaxy stuns Hubble scientists —Record-breaking James Webb telescope image captures 1,678 galaxy groups at once —'Eagle Nebula' gets a major glow-up on Hubble's 35th anniversary The LMC is one of many dwarf galaxies that orbit the Milky Way, but it's one of only two that are visible to the naked eye. The other is the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), which can be seen close to the LMC between October and February from the Southern Hemisphere. The LMC and the SMC are connected by a bridge of gas called the Magellanic Bridge, indicating that they may have interacted in the past. Both dwarf galaxies have been orbiting the Milky Way for about 1.5 billion years. Recent research indicates that the SMC is being torn apart and may in fact be two galaxies. Both dwarf galaxies are named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. For more sublime space images, check out our Space Photo of the Week archives.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Vancouver car attack: What is Lapu Lapu Day street festival?
Vancouver was rocked this weekend as tragedy struck while people were celebrating Lapu Lapu Day , a celebration that is all about remembering the Filipino national hero who bravely battled Spanish colonization. A car-ramming attack killed at least 11 and injured dozens more, casting a shadow over what was supposed to be a celebratory commemoration. What is Lapu Lapu day? Lapu Lapu, the Mactan Island chief in the Philippines, is noted for his victory in 1521, where he commanded his troops to repel the Spanish expedition led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The victory is now a symbol of courage and resistance against colonization, with Lapu Lapu being hailed as a national hero, the Gaurdian reported. In 2023, British Columbia made April 27 officially Lapu Lapu Day, a celebration of Filipino heritage and recognition of the Filipino people's contributions to the cultural heritage of the province. Vancouver's festivities, which drew thousands, were intended to capture the pride, history, and vitality of Filipino culture. The celebration involved music, parades, cultural dances, basketball games, and a display of Filipino cuisine and homemade products. But the happy celebration was suddenly brought to a halt when a vehicle ran into the crowd, triggering panic and pandemonium. Organizers showed their deepest regret, saying, "We are devastated for the families and victims. We are still finding the words to express the deep heartbreak brought on by this senseless tragedy." The Filipino community in British Columbia , numbering 172,915 in 2021, has expanded greatly over the past several years. Still, many of the community's members persist in paying homage to the legacy of such individuals as Lapu Lapu, whose resistance to foreign domination continues to inspire pride and solidarity. April 27 is also celebrated as Lapu Lapu Day in the Philippines. Lapu-Lapu City on Mactan Island has a month-long festivity, which includes market stalls, parade, and reenactment of the Battle of Mactan . Prior to the attack, the Vancouver rally had been charged with passion and respect for Lapu Lapu's contribution to Filipino identity and resistance. Organizers pointed out that the event symbolized "the soul of native resistance" and underscored the strength of unity in upholding cultural heritage.
Chicago Tribune
28-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: April 27, deadly tornadoes strike the Southeast
Today is Sunday, April 27, the 117th day of 2025. There are 248 days left in the year. Today in history: On April 27, 2011, during the four-day 2011 Super Outbreak, 112 tornadoes touched down across the southeastern United States, killing 319 in the deadliest day of tornadoes in the U.S. since 1925. Also on this date: In 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan in the Philippines as he attempted to expand Spanish colonization in the region. In 1813, the Battle of York took place in Upper Canada during the War of 1812 as U.S. forces defeated the British garrison in present-day Toronto; U.S. Brigadier General Zebulon Pike and 37 other American soldiers were killed near the end of the battle when retreating British forces exploded the ammunition magazine of Fort York as the Americans approached. In 1865, the steamer Sultana, carrying freed Union prisoners of war, exploded on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee; as many as 1,800 were killed in the worst maritime disaster in U.S. history. In 1994, former President Richard M. Nixon was interred following a funeral service attended by all five of his successors, at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. In 2010, former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega arrived in France after being extradited from the United States; he was later convicted in a French court of laundering drug money and received a seven-year sentence. In 2012, the space shuttle Enterprise, mounted atop a jumbo jet, sailed over the New York City skyline on its final flight before going on display as part of the USS Intrepid Museum. In 2015, rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos, torching a pharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officers hours after thousands attended a funeral service for Freddie Gray, a Black man who died from a severe spinal injury he'd suffered in police custody. In 2018, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history by crossing over to South Korea to meet with President Moon Jae-in; it was the first time a member of the Kim dynasty had set foot on southern soil since the end of the Korean War in 1953. In 2019, a gunman opened fire inside a synagogue near San Diego as worshippers celebrated the last day of Passover, killing a woman and wounding a rabbi and two others. (John Earnest, a white supremacist, was sentenced to both federal and state life prison terms for the shootings.) Today's Birthdays: Singer Kate Pierson (The B-52's) is 77. Guitarist Ace Frehley is 74. Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.V., is 74. Basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin is 73. Singer Sheena Easton is 66. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is 56. Actor Sally Hawkins is 49. Musician Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy) is 41. Actor William Moseley is 38. Singer Lizzo is 37. Tennis player Nick Kyrgios is 30. Originally Published: April 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Driver plows through crowd in Vancouver, killing at least 9
April 27 (UPI) -- A driver plowed through a crowd at a street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver late Saturday night, killing at least nine people, police said. "As of now, we can confirm nine people have died after a man drove through a crowd at last night's Lapu Lapu Festival," the Vancouver Police Department said in a statement on social media. "Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident." The driver, a 30-year-old man who has not been officially named, drove through the Lapu Lapu Festival around 8 p.m. on Saturday and was taken into custody. "At this time, we are confident that this incident was not an act of terrorism," police said in an earlier statement Sunday. The Lapu Lapu Festival is a Filipino block party that honors Lapu-Lapu, the chieftain who led native forces in the defeat of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan at the Battle of Mactan in 1521, marking the first act of Filipino resistance to colonization. The Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver has set up a hotline for affected nationals and called the incident "horrific" while it was awaiting more information on what occurred. Phillipine President Ferdinand "Bongbong Marcos expressed his sympathies to the families of the victims of the incident and the "thriving Filipino community in Canada," according to the Philippine Star newspaper. "We are one with the families of the victims and the Filipino community in Vancouver during this difficult time," he said. With terrorism ruled out, the cause of the incident remains unclear. It was not immediately known Sunday what charges the driver may face.
