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New York Post
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
Light up the night with 51% off this 4-pack of NYMPHY Outdoor Solar Lights
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. As Danny and Sandy put it all those years ago: 'Summer heat, boy and girl meet. But ah! Oh, the summer nights…whoa, whoa, whoa.' Taken out of context, those lyrics are a little difficult to parse. But what our star-crossed greaser and pink lady mean is that summer really gets going in the evenings. A beautiful summer day is all well and good, but it's summer nights sitting in the backyard, sharing a cold drink and chatting into the wee hours with close friends, that speak to the real spirit of summertime. And this week on Amazon, you can illuminate those conversations for less, thanks to this great deal on a 4-pack of #1 bestselling NYMPHY Solar Outdoor Waterproof IP68 Lights, available for a whopping 51% off for a limited time. Advertisement NYMPHY promises that their solar lights can stay lit for up to 20 hours, depending on the amount of sunlight they get. This summer, light up for less with a little help from NYMPHY and Amazon. Amazon The NYMPHY Outdoor Waterproof Solar Lights 4-Pack features 56 LEDs per light, offering three brightness settings (low, medium, high) to suit various outdoor needs. With an IP68 waterproof rating, these lights are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, including rain, snow, and temperatures ranging from -4°F to 140°F. They provide illumination for up to 20 hours, depending on sunlight exposure. Best of all? They're available for 51% off today on Amazon. This article was written by P.J. McCormick, New York Post Commerce Deals Writer/Reporter. P.J. is an expert deal-finder, sifting through endless brands and retailers to deliver only the best savings opportunities on truly worthwhile products. P.J. finds Prime Day-worthy deals all year long on some of our favorite products we've tested and our readers' beloved best-sellers, from Wayfair furniture sales to the lowest prices on Apple AirPods. P.J. has been scouring sales for Post Wanted shoppers since 2022 and previously held positions at Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Hyperallergic. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change. Hunting for a headline-worthy haul? Keep shopping with Post Wanted.
Mid East Info
4 days ago
- General
- Mid East Info
Where Impact Starts Young: The Global Footprint of Youth Action in Camps International's Latest Report
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Camps International, a social enterprise that provides school expeditions for student volunteers worldwide, including the UAE, today released its 2025 Impact Report, which outlines significant measures in education, environmental conservation, and community development. The report reflects more than two decades of purpose-driven impact, including over 413,000 hours in 2023 and 2024 of hands-on project work contributed globally, and details the organisation's work across education, environmental restoration, and community development, efforts that align closely with global sustainability goals and regional youth development strategies. As governments across the Middle East accelerate efforts to embed sustainability, and global citizenship, into education systems, Camps International's experiential learning model continues to gain relevance. Through structured expeditions grounded in community partnership, students are empowered to engage with real-world development challenges ranging from climate adaptation and clean water access to inclusive education and biodiversity protection. These programmes directly contribute to the advancement of multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, while complementing national visions such as the UAE Green Education Partnership. Sharon Palmer, Managing Director for the UK and Middle East, said: 'This report is more than a snapshot. It reflects the scale of what's possible when education, sustainability, and community impact come together. Whether it's building classrooms, restoring ecosystems, or sparking global awareness in young people, our goal is long-term, systemic change. We want this report to show what responsible, purpose-led travel can achieve and invite others to help us take it further.' Educational Projects The 2025 report highlights strong progress across the organisation's pillars of impact. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of completed humanitarian, conservation and infrastructure projects increased from 541 to 669 with expanded reach across Latin America, East Africa and Southeast Asia. Education remains a cornerstone of Camps' mission. Over the past year, an additional 53 classrooms were improved, benefitting thousands of children through improved access to safe, equipped learning environments. The cumulative total now includes over 310 classrooms and 146 upgraded school facilities provided to support quality learning. Environmental Protection Environmental protection initiatives also accelerated during the reporting period. Tree-planting efforts surpassed the one million milestone, while marine conservation programmes removed more than 23 tonnes of marine refuse from over 100 miles of its destinations, the organisation now supports the protection of more than 250,000 acres of critical wildlife habitat in some of the world's most fragile ecosystems. This includes the installation of 22 Lion Lights systems around Nairobi National Park in Kenya, a solar-powered deterrent initiative that reduces livestock loss by up to 90% and helps minimise conflict between local communities and predators. Community Health and Infrastructure In addition to education and environmental outcomes, the report tracks impact on community health and infrastructure. More than 353 sanitation facilities and 39 community kitchens have been built to improve hygiene and nutrition. Seven medical centres have been supported across five countries, providing vital healthcare access to underserved populations. Meanwhile, sustainable livelihood initiatives ranging from livestock health interventions to micro-enterprise projects continue to empower families with practical tools for income generation and food security. Camps International also reaffirmed its growing role as a strategic partner for organisations seeking to meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) objectives. Through long-term school sponsorships and employee engagement opportunities, the organisation provides a transparent and scalable platform for companies to align their operations with global sustainability commitments and regional development priorities. The 2025 Impact Report underscores Camps International's commitment to equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate an increasingly complex world. By combining education with ethical, community-led impact, the organisation supports national priorities while inspiring the next generation to lead with purpose.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nebraska governor withdraws vetoes from $11 billion budget
LINCOLN, Neb. (KCAU) — Governor Jim Pillen is withdrawing his four line-item vetoes from Nebraska's $11 billion budget for 2025 through 2027. The governor, Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, and the state's Secretary of State Bob Evnen released a joint statement, saying they're still in disagreement on whether the constitutional requirements for filing those vetoes in two measures met the deadline of midnight on May 21. The governor, the Legislature, and the Secretary of State continue to disagree about whether the constitutional requirements for filing budgetary line-item vetoes in LB 261 and LB 264 were met last week by the deadline of midnight on May 21, 2025. However, given how closely the budget bills match the Governor's originally introduced budget, the Governor has decided to refile them with the Secretary of State accompanied by a statement of the withdrawal of the line-item vetoes. That will render the underlying constitutional dispute moot and bring the matter to a close. The mid-biennium budget adjustment process is only seven months away, and the Governor and the Speaker have agreed budget adjustment measures next session will be a priority. To avoid a similar future dispute, all parties have agreed to meet during the interim to clarify and confirm procedures that meet the constitutional requirements for transmittal of budget vetoes, and ensure they are maintained in a clear written guidance for future implementation by all offices. Statement from Gov. Jim Pillen, Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, Secretary of State Bob Evnen Story continues below Top Story: 2025 graduation ceremonies for Sioux City Community School District Lights & Sirens: 'The First Musketeer': Sioux City Musketeers founder Gary Lipshutz passes away Sports: SportsZone Top 5 Plays of the Week (5-26-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here Governor Pillen decided to refile the bills with the Secretary of State, removing the vetoes due to how close those measures match the governor's budget that was originally introduced. This means the dispute is moot, and the matter is now closed. Those vetoes were for reducing the Nebraska Supreme Court budget increase by almost $12 million, cutting $2 million from the state's public health departments, taking nearly $512 thousand dollars from the state Fire Marshal's Office, and cutting an $18 million cash fund re-appropriation for recreational upgrades at Lake McConaughy. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Officials searching for missing Monona County resident after going missing on Missouri River
BLENCOE, Iowa (KCAU) — Officials are searching for a Monona County resident who went missing over the weekend while they were boating on the Missouri River. According to a release from the Monona County Sheriff's Office, they received a call on Saturday that someone in a boat had hit a barge near the Huff Warner access area on the Missouri River. Story continues below Top Story: 2025 graduation ceremonies for Sioux City Community School District Lights & Sirens: 'The First Musketeer': Sioux City Musketeers founder Gary Lipshutz passes away Sports: SportsZone Top 5 Plays of the Week (5-26-25) Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The Sheriff's Office said that eyewitnesses told them that the person driving the boat had jumped out of the boat before it hit the barge. Officials did not name or describe the person they are looking for. The release stated that in addition to the Monona County Sheriff's Office, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Decatur Search & Rescue, Sioux City Search and Rescue Team, Mondamin Rescue, and the Blencoe Fire Department have all also attempted to locate the missing person. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Goth pop star King Mala channels her inner 'desert witch' in new LP
King Mala wants to put it all out there. And she is — at a breakneck pace. The 26-year-old alt-pop singer released her (positively) nightmare-inducing debut album, "And You Who Drowned in the Grief of a Golden Thing," on May 2. Since then she's been on the road, touring along the West Coast from Vancouver to Los Angeles in support of Canadian singer Lights. After her recent appearance with Lights at the Roxy, King Mala will return to L.A. for her own headlining show at the Troubadour on June 26. When joining a Zoom call with The Times, King Mala, whose real name is Areli Castro, admitted to running on fumes. Having just driven from Portland, Ore., to Seattle in the wee hours of the morning, Castro was contending with a central theme of her album in real time: the chasm between her dreams and the limits of her corporeal form. "There's this struggle between the things you want and the things you are," said Castro. "I just love the idea of playing with grandeur and gods while still maintaining a very like human and gross and visceral vibe." Despite it all, she's maintained a sunny disposition — a stark departure from the moody and dramatic feel of singles like "Ode to a Black Hole." The macabre visuals from her current musical era evoke the same mystical energy as "True Detective" and 2024's surprise horror hit, "Longlegs." Born in the border town of El Paso to a Mexican father and Puerto Rican mother, the musician grew up attending Catholic church and listening to a lot of soul music, a genre she now describes as her "bread and butter." While she doesn't feel stereotypically Texan, Castro still feels spiritually yoked to El Paso. "El Paso is very, very non-Texas," Castro said. "When I go to the rest of Texas, I'm like, 'This isn't my Texas.' I grew up on [the] border — Southwestern vibes — and it's so different than Austin or Dallas. I feel like a desert witch." That desert witchiness emanates from the mesmerizing sonic loops and negative space deployed in her songs, which she pairs with "found" footage inspired by ghost hunting shows, ornate Catholic crosses and sandy landscapes captured in her music videos. Castro also spoke with The Times about how she mapped out her debut album and the life experiences that helped shape her gothic sensibilities. This interview has been edited and shortened for clarity. When it comes to the aesthetics of the album, it employs a lot of religious aspects. What was the intention with that?I love religious metaphor. I find it so grand and ancient and fun to use as a vehicle to tell a story. I'm very obsessed with the collective unconscious and how we keep telling the same stories over and over and over. So using stories that I really admire as the vehicle for this was really fun. There's just a power struggle in this album that I wanted to capture. And it felt like using the metaphor of God and humanity and of, "How do you exist as a powerful person, while also still maintaining your humanity?" That was the whole point of the album. Does that attraction to religion and these grand ideas come from your own habit or was it a thing from when you were growing up that influenced you?I grew up very Catholic, like cradle Catholic. My grandma always wanted us to go to Mass, so we adhered to that. But I was home schooled and the home school community is very Christian. And so I was sort of indoctrinated into that for a good amount of my formative years — middle school [and] early high school. It was very harmful and strange. It was very interesting to see how predatory the religion is. It's looking for kids who are lonely and scared and promising solace, which is nice, but then there's always a backhand that's like, "Oh, but you have to do this and you have to adhere to this and you have to follow our rules." Yeah, I've got a little bit of religious trauma to say the least. ... Once I was out of that cycle and community, I realized it's really all very similar to a cult. At what point does a cult transition into just a full religion? Is it just enough people believe it? I don't know. So that was a bunch of the stuff that I was thinking about as we made this. What are some media that you draw inspiration from?I'm a big, big, big horror girlie. So that was a big inspiration. I love that being a human is so gross and I feel like we don't realize that half the time because we're so used to it. I love body horror. I love [movies like] "The Substance" and "The Witch." I'm very obsessed with Robert Eggers and the way he makes beautiful, beautiful horror. Going into [the album] I wanted to do it the way we did humanity. I wanted it to be very gross and visceral and real and if we were going to do sexy, I wanted it to be very raw. And if we were going to do body horror, I wanted it to be very intentional and intense. Do you feel like the grossness of being human is kind of beautiful?I love it. We're so weird, especially our relationships to each other. It's so sweet and strange and we love to hold hands and touch our mouths together. It's so cute and gross and funny. I love thinking of us like we're aliens. Like if some other creature saw us, they'd be like, "What the f— are they doing?" It's really funny. Are there musical acts that you drew inspiration from for this album?For this record, we drew a lot of inspiration from "22, a Million" by Bon Iver, from Radiohead, from old school hip hop and rap. Kendrick Lamar and old Kanye West ... We had a big playlist. Phantogram was on there, The xx is on there, Portishead, Little Simz — she was a big inspo — Doechii, Rico Nasty. I was drawing from a bunch of different directions. [The production team] knew we had to create this sonic landscape before we started making the record. We wanted to do analog drums and hip-hop beats with reverbed-out, textural guitar, à la We just wanted it to feel alive and analog. What do you want people to get out of your live show?I want people to ascend and join the character. I want it to feel like a movie. I want these songs to live and breathe and sort of experience themselves through everyone in the audience. I think live shows create like such an energy between people. I want it to feel like we're going to church, like we're going on a journey together. That's the goal. Get our Latinx Files newsletter for stories that capture the complexity of our communities. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
