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Scotsman
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Gianmarco Soresi Adds Edinburgh Fringe to Comedy Tour
US comedian Gianmarco Soresi will make his Edinburgh Fringe debut this August with a run of shows at Monkey Barrel as part of his new tour, 'Drama King'. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Known for his physical style and fast-paced routines, Soresi is set to perform from the 18th to 24th August, following a date at Glasgow's Glee Club the night before. The New York-based performer has built a significant online following, with over a million YouTube subscribers and a growing audience across TikTok and Instagram. He recently completed filming his first hour-long comedy special at the Elysian Theatre in Los Angeles, following an extensive international tour that included stops in Australia, Europe and the UK. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad His new show touches on a wide range of topics, including navigating adulthood, family dynamics, identity, and modern culture. Audiences can expect sharp material on everything from ADHD and AI to relationships and wrestling, delivered in his signature animated style. (c) ARIN SANG-URAI Soresi's work spans stand-up, acting and podcasting. He has appeared on television in shows like The Late Late Show with James Corden, The Real Housewives of New York, and Netflix's Bonding, as well as films including Hustlers and Here Today. He is also the co-host of the podcast The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi, which he has toured live across the US. In recent years, Soresi has been recognised as one of the rising voices in American comedy, with appearances at Just For Laughs and features in major comedy showcases. His Fringe debut marks the latest step in an already wide-reaching career, with the Drama King tour promising a mix of fresh material and the confessional comedy style he has become known for. Gianmarco Soresi's new stand-up show 'The Drama King' will be at the Monkey Barrel 3 at 3pm from 18th – 24th August for tickets go to
Newsweek
5 hours ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Nationwide Fish Recall as Consumer Warning Issued
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 New York-based company has issued a nationwide recall for a fish product because it was found to be uneviscerated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. USA issued a voluntary recall for its Aral Silver Vobla fish on July 15. The product is sold at retail stores nationwide and comes in clear plastic vacuum-packaged bags with a blue label. Newsweek reached out to Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. USA for comment via email outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters Uneviscerated fish—those that have not been fully gutted—have been linked to outbreaks of botulism, according to the FDA. The bacteria Clostridium botulinum are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other part of a fish. The FDA warns that botulism is a rare but serious illness that can cause difficult breathing, muscle paralysis and even death. Common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness, double vision, drooping eyelids, blurry vision, slurred speech, difficulty breathing and difficulty moving the eyes. Other symptoms in foodborne botulism can include vomiting, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. Stock image of fish for sale. Stock image of fish for sale. Aaron M. Sprecher/AP What To Know The product impacted by the recall is Dry Salted Vobla Aral Silver. Each package contains two whole fish and has a label stating: "Product of Kazakhstan." The recall was initiated after routine testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, and subsequent analysis by the NYS Food Laboratory revealed that the product had not been fully eviscerated before processing. As of July 15, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the consumption of the product. What People Are Saying The FDA, on its website: "The bacteria that make botulinum toxin are found naturally in many places, but it's rare for them to make people sick. These bacteria make spores, which act like protective coatings. Spores help the bacteria survive in the environment, even in extreme conditions. "The spores usually do not cause people to become sick, even when they're eaten. But under certain conditions, these spores can grow and make one of the most lethal toxins known." It adds: "For example, improperly home-canned, preserved, or fermented foods can provide the right conditions for spores to grow and make botulinum toxin. When people eat these foods, they can become seriously ill, or even die, if they don't get proper medical treatment quickly." The World Health Organization, on its website: "Foodborne botulism is a serious, potentially fatal disease. However, it is relatively rare. It is an intoxication usually caused by ingestion of potent neurotoxins, the botulinum toxins, formed in contaminated foods. Person to person transmission of botulism does not occur." What Happens Next The recall is ongoing. People who experience symptoms matching those of botulism should seek medical attention immediately. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not eat it, and are urged to return it to its place of purchase for a full refund.
Elle
6 hours ago
- Elle
This Year's Trendiest Vacation? A Reading Retreat
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Philosopher St. Augustine is believed to have said, 'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.' That was all the way back in the 4th century, before he or anyone could know that today's travelers would be accruing air miles to turn pages in the literal sense, too. Taking notes from the creative ways brands and celebrities alike have tapped into the astronomical rise of reading, luxury hotels are launching literary offerings for book-minded boarders. Take Teranka, one of the buzziest resorts on Formentera, Ibiza's more laidback sister island, which is known for its breathtaking beaches and bohemian beginnings. This summer, the hotel is hosting a series of literary salons to bring together their most well-read guests. Called Conversations From the Sea Library, the events feature thoughtful discussions with writers and readers, including internationally acclaimed poet David Whyte. 'Placing a library at the center of the hotel was a natural instinct and a way to tell the stories that arose from Formentera,' says Teranka's interior designer Katrina Phillips, who curated the property's robust book collection and programmed Conversations From the Sea Library. 'It's important that a hotel library is more than just decoration or a token gesture, [but] somewhere you'd like to delve in and explore.' Reading doesn't have to be a solitary activity. 'Books and the library at Teranka exist to encourage conversation and a sense of community,' she adds. Community through reading is also the premise behind Page Break, an organization that hosts New York-based reading retreats in both New York City and upstate boutique hotels, including The Henson and Rhinebrook Estate, which promise to leave guests well-read and well-fed. (The itineraries include book-themed tasting menus prepared by the who's who of the New York City culinary scene.) What makes Page Break unique is that the group reads the same book in its entirety over the course of the weekend. Most of the reading happens in group sessions where members taking turns reading out loud. 'A magical thing happens when we all actively listen to each other,' says founder Mikey Friedman, who has led 12 retreats so far. 'It really enhances the way you experience a book.' Friedman was inspired by the mental health benefits of reading together that he found in a study conducted by the UK-based non-profit The Reader. Delia Cai, freelance writer and founder of Deez Links, recently went on a Page Break retreat in upstate New York. 'If I was very new to New York and wanted to meet some like-minded, book-loving people, this would be such an easy way to make friends and have a really lovely weekend,' says Cai of her experience. And what's great for readers is also great for writers. Page Break chooses to support diverse, queer, and debut authors and invites them to do Q&As. These writers then get the opportunity to connect directly with their audience, which can be an especially powerful boost of confidence for new authors. In a similar vein, Scribner's Lodge in the Catskills hosted Booked In, a two-night literary retreat last December. Led by photographer and writer Gabriella Valladares, the itinerary featured conversations with authors Georgia Clark and Alexis deBoschnek and bookstagrammers Morgan Pager, Taylor Choi, and Nnenna Odeluga, as well as dedicated reading time. The retreat will run again this November and will be a regular occurrence. And it's not just a passing trend—well-curated libraries are becoming table stakes for luxury hotels, and properties are investing time and energy into building them. Hotel Lilien, an 18-room boutique hotel located in the Catskills, recently partnered with the Brooklyn independent shop Books Are Magic to curate their literary offering. The Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel has also launched a poolside library in partnership with Zibby's Bookshop, a Los Angeles favorite. And where there is a great hotel library, book clubs follow close behind. The Il Delfino, a seaside inn in Australia, recently launched its library with handpicked selections by owner Sheree Commerford, who chose works from some of her favorite guests, artists, and literary icons. 'Since starting it, we've noticed that book clubs have taken a real interest in Il Delfino, and we love that,' Commerford says. 'The idea of a group of friends reading, drinking wine, and sharing a great story while here is a dream for us.' Partnering with hotels is also a way for virtual book clubs to gather in-person. Reese's Book Club just announced a partnership with World of Hyatt and Under Canvas hotels to host a limited series of luxury glamping holidays with beloved authors behind the book club's picks. 'Through our partnership with World of Hyatt, we now can bring our community together IRL, driving meaningful conversation and connection in nature around the stories they love,' says Sarah Harden, CEO of Hello Sunshine, Witherspoon's media company. But why the new focus on reading-fueled travel? Kriticos Mwansa, founder of The Book Club, has consulted and collaborated with the likes of The Hoxton, Soho House, and Sir Hotels on book club offerings and sees it as a way for hotels to tap into a new audience. 'I think they want to align themselves with people who are into the arts and literature and become a space of culture,' Mwansa says. 'In the low seasons for tourism, hotels need to figure out how to engage the local demographic and the people that live in the cities, while making it still fun for guests.' It's just good business.
Washington Post
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Shahzia Sikander mesmerizes at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Some artists who diversify from their original genre don't do so very well, producing uneven results that feel contrived for the demands of the art market. Shahzia Sikander more than succeeds. The New York-based artist trained in the Indo-Persian miniature painting tradition in her native Pakistan, and much of her early oeuvre put a contemporary spin on that style, often foregrounding female figures; she had a well-received show at the Hirshhorn in 1999 to 2000. The 2006 MacArthur 'genius' grant winner has since branched out into widely varied forms and directions, including video, mosaic and sculpture.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Goldman: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $3.72 billion. The New York-based company said it had earnings of $10.91 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $9.43 per share. The investment bank posted revenue of $31.27 billion in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $14.58 billion, also exceeding Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $13.5 billion. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights ( using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GS at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
