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Newsweek
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Shock at Man's Heartbreaking Discovery When Moving Out of NYC Apartment
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A seemingly mundane video of a man standing over an air vent has captivated TikTok, earning more than 1.3 million views. The clip shared by his daughter Maise (@maisieedavis) resonated widely and racked up over 148,000 likes. The text layered over it explains why, it said: "My dad realizing his apartment has aircon on the day he's moving out after spending three months in a New York summer." While New York City summers are known for their intense heat and humidity, enduring them without air conditioning can be particularly punishing. Around 90 percent of households in the city have air conditioning, according to A screenshot from the viral video showing the man inspecting the air conditioning unit. A screenshot from the viral video showing the man inspecting the air conditioning unit. TikTok/@maisieedavis However, this number drops to as low as 76 percent in some low-income neighborhoods, highlighting a disparity that can make a serious difference during extreme heat. New York City experiences a humid subtropical climate, with warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Annual temperatures in the city generally range from 28°F to 84°F, and rarely fall below 14°F or rise above 93°F, according to WeatherSpark. However, in 2024, the National Weather Service issued extreme heat warnings across much of the U.S., with temperatures of 90°F and above affecting an estimated 270 million people. A "heat dome" had settled over the Eastern U.S.—a high-pressure system trapping hot air and allowing it to intensify daily. High humidity levels further exacerbated the oppressive conditions, making the air feel even hotter. Given the heat, it's no surprise that TikTok users empathized with the father's late discovery. "I promise you... He's thinking about each individual day and moment he wanted that AC and then thought about each and every moment that he built moving out because of not having it," said one user. Others chimed in with remarks like, "he's thinking about how he only moved for that," and "he had flashbacks of the heat that he could've prevented." Another comment offered a simple tribute: "A moment of silence for this king." One user even shared a similar experience: "I did this with a heater after the coldest winters of my life." One viewer joked: "Tell him to do the math about how much money he saved not running it! Dads love saving money, so that will be salve to his wounds." The cost of running an air conditioner varies, according to HomeGuide. Central air systems can range from $30 to $270 per month, while window units typically cost between $20 and $55 monthly—figures that may offer some consolation for those sweating over their energy bills. Newsweek is waiting for @maisieedavis to provide a comment.
Axios
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Twin Cities weekend: International film fest, romance book fair, Dylan concert
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival is in full swing, with over 200 films showing at venues around the Cities now through April 13. Here are three we're looking out for this weekend. 🤣 " Anxiety Club": Director Wendy Lobel follows top comedians like Marc Maron into their therapy sessions in this intimate, humorous documentary feature examining mental health. Thursday at 7:05pm, Friday at 4:20pm. $19 🏠 " Brooklyn, Minnesota": This warmhearted Minnesota-made film follows teenager Maise and her father Kurt on a trip to rural Minnesota to meet extended family — but while Kurt is eager to return to Brooklyn, Maise wants to stay. Cast and crew will be in attendance. Note: Both screenings are rush only — aka, no presale. Friday at 7:20pm, Saturday at 4:30pm 💓 " Four Mothers": When up-and-coming Irish novelist Edward's friends leave their elderly mothers on his doorstep, he must care for four "eccentric, combative and wildly different" women in this uplifting comedy drama. Friday at 1pm, Sunday at 5:20pm. $19 Bonus: For those in search of familiar favorites, the Parkway Theater's Studio Ghibli month kicks off Saturday afternoon with a screening of "Spirited Away." $8.95 in advance, $10 at the door for ages 13 and up More things to do ... 🎶 Hibbing native Robert Zimmerman (also known as Bob Dylan) will make his sole Minnesota tour stop in Mankato Friday night, and plenty of tickets are still available. Note: It's a "phone-free" show with no electronic devices allowed in the performance space. $152+ 🔮 If you didn't already sense it, the Spring Psychic Fair returns to Linden Hills on Saturday with the Cities' top psychics and mediums offering insights and advice. Additional programming includes aura photographs and free workshops to learn more about your own psychic power. Free entry 🌷 Prepare for spring gardening at the Minnesota Tool Library's Seed Bee on Saturday. The St. Paul branch will host workshops by local horticulturalists and master gardeners, plus share information about all the outdoor tools available to borrow. Free 📚 Find happily-ever-after at Inbound BrewCo's Romance Book Fair on Saturday, featuring local bookstores and crafters, "A Court of Thorns and Roses" trivia, author readings and more.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
10 movies you should see during the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) kicks off 12 days of non-stop movies on April 2. This year, the fest includes more than 200 films featuring big-name stars, hidden gems, happy hours, panel discussions, and loads of films with Minnesota connections. Across the programming, more than a third of the films have connections to the state, a third are directed by women, and a third are the work of first- or second-time directors. It offers the chance to see exciting films that might not otherwise get the spotlight in Twin Cities theaters. Here's a look at 10 films that are worth tracking down at the fest, which will have screenings at The Main Cinema, Capri Theater, Edina Mann Theatres, and elsewhere. The timely documentary opens MSPIFF on April 2. Directors Jesse Short Bull and David France explore the life of Leonard Peltier, the activist who was given double life sentences for the murder of two FBI agents at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975. Peltier and activists have maintained his innocence, even after former President Joe Biden commuted Peltier's sentence during his last days in office. Screening: April 2 Part of the festival's MN Made roster, the teenage Maise accompanies her dad from Brooklyn to rural Minnesota for his father's funeral. Though, it's a bit of a surprise to her, as Maise had been told her grandfather was already dead. Screening: April 4–5, as well as April 6 in Rochester If you couldn't get enough of Shogun, Director Kazuya Shiraishi's new samurai film is headed to MSPIFF. It, in many ways, has a traditional chambara set-up. An honorable ronin is pushed to the edge, even as he attempts to live a peaceful life. When there's nothing left to lose, revenge and bloodshed may be in the offing. MSPIFF curators say it's "very Shakespearean." Screening: April 4 and 7 When renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei was asked to direct Puccini's opera, "Turandot," at the Rome Opera, the experience was followed by director Maxim Derevianko. Weiwei admits he's not particularly interested in opera but attempted to create something new and lively. However, a pandemic and other obstacles turn the endeavor into a documentary that explores art, free speech, and the art of finding your voice. Screenings: April 5, 9, and 12 The festival has many screenings that are kid-friendly, including this new A24 film starring Willem Dafoe, Finn Wolfhard, and Helena Zengel. Yuri is raised in a forest where they hunt the orange and blue monkey-like creatures called Ochi. When she finds and bonds with a baby Ochi, it leads to a fantastic journey that upends the community. Screening: April 5–6 This new comedy is getting just one Midnight Mayhem screening at MSPIFF before its theatrical release. (It's a similar situation for The Friend, starring Bill Murray and Naomi Watts.) The movie stars Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave) as a lonely suburban man who gets a little too attached to his new neighbor, played by Paul Rudd. Screening: April 5 MSPIFF presents the world premiere of a documentary about Patrick Scully, the artist behind Patrick's Cabaret in south Minneapolis. It celebrates the life of an artist the film describes as a "dancer, performer, choreographer, LGBTQ+ and publicly HIV-positive activist." Scully and director Mark Wojahn will be in attendance. Screening: April 8 and 10 The Argentinian film is almost impossible to explain. A jockey suffers an accident, goes on the run from mobsters, and sheds his identity to discover himself anew. It's a comedy. It's surreal. It's a noir. It's got dance numbers. It's the kind of movie where the trailer does a better job selling its idiosyncrasies than any description could. Screening: April 8 and 12 This new documentary delves into the lives of three community organizers in Minneapolis who are looking to reimagine George Floyd Square and the impact it can have on the community. The filmmakers, who will be in attendance, say it's both a record of the work of these activists and a "clarion call to action." Screening: April 9–10 As the story moves forward, it's almost hard to remember that Alain Guiraudie's film is a murder mystery. It patiently watches Jérémie, in a powerfully subtle performance by Félix Kysyl, return to his hometown for the funeral of his former boss. It may be a sort of thriller, but its most potent threads probe the unrequited love between Jérémie and a surprising number of the town's inhabitants. Screening: April 9 and 11 Chinese director Jia Zhang-Ke has made beautiful films that offer thoughtful portraits of life in China, including Ash Is Purest White, Mountains May Depart, and the stunning Still Life about a town in the shadow of the soon-to-be-demolished Three Gorges Dam. Caught By the Tides is different, though. It takes 20 years of footage from his past films starring Zhao Tao (including the three mentioned above), along with newly-shot scenes, to weave a new story about a woman searching for lost love across space and time. Screening: April 10 and 13 The festival will honor Ang Lee with the Milgrom Tribute, which includes a panel conversation with the director who was recently given the Directors Guild of America's Lifetime Achievement Award. Among his many accolades, Lee has won Oscars for multiple films, including Brokeback Mountain, a film for which he became the first person of color to win Best Director. The celebration of Lee's work will include screenings of both Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Brokeback Mountain on April 6, the same day as the panel discussion.
