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The Irish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside UNVRS: I went clubbing at the world's first hyperclub that opened in Ibiza this week
UNVRS, pronounced Universe - described as the world's first hyper club, has opened in Ibiza with a big bang. The new club promises to launch a new era of futuristic clubbing - so I headed down on the opening night to find out what that really meant. Advertisement 9 Ibiza-based journalist Katy Hastings went to the opening night of UNVRS Credit: Katy Hastings 9 UNVRS, pronounced Universe, is described as the world's first hyper club Credit: PROWLY 9 Everything is handmade in such detail that it's supposed to be as pitch perfect as an opera house Credit: Katy Hastings There has been a nightclub on the site - 20 minutes inland from It was then rebranded as Now, after viral marketing campaigns featuring a UFO sighting, and Hollywood star Will Smith, plus a multi-million pound makeover, it has been redesigned as the 'world's first hyperclub.' And what does that mean exactly? Apparently, it's the combination of high-end luxury and attention to detail, in an arena-sized event. Advertisement Read more on nightclubs Everything is handmade in such detail that it's supposed to be as perfect acoustically as an I joined thousands of revellers on opening night, which saw And it is MASSIVE. The club is so huge that you can easily lose your bearings in the underground network of corridors and dance rooms - helpfully, there is free wifi in case you lose your mates in the maze. But it is very, very slick. The main room is where all the magic happens, with a soundsystem that is crisper and clearer than any other on the island. Advertisement Most read in News Travel Aerial acrobats perform high above the VIP balconies and main dance floor, where the Privilege swimming pool has been consigned to history. The immersive lighting was next level too, as the lights come towards you, instead of just vertically, making you feel almost connected to the stage and helps to overcome the feeling of so many people in one room together. The best bit was at dawn, when the screens behind the DJ decks turned off to reveal 12-metre cathedral-like windows showing off the spectacular sunrise over the island - well worth hanging on for, given the club stays open to 6am each night. And the famous Privilege glass dome? That's been kept intact, and now houses a huge sculpture called the Tree of Life. Advertisement 9 The main room is where all the magic happens, with a soundsystem that is crisper and clearer than any other on the island. 9 The famous Privilege glass dome has been kept intact, and now houses a huge sculpture called the Tree of Life Credit: Prowly 9 An outlet of Spanish brand Vicio Burger serves burgers for €23 inside the club Credit: Katy Hastings 9 The club is so huge that you can easily lose your bearings in the underground network of corridors and dance rooms Credit: Katy Hastings Advertisement There's some outside space on the garden terrace known as the Gravity Garden and Sky Deck too, which has been decorated with lots of greenery. The new venue is the brain child of The Night League, who is also responsible for major island nightclubs And they've introduced many of the much-loved elements they've already tested at Hï, including the mini nightclub in the loos. Called The Wild Comet (it's The Wild Corner at Advertisement It's certainly the vibiest public toilet I've ever been to, although the unique queuing system takes some getting used it, and by that I mean there is no queue and you have to hover and look out for one of the loo doors opening. There is also a karaoke room that could easily fit around 150 people and a fast food joint. The outlet of Spanish brand Vicio Burger serves burgers for €23 (£19.40) and chips for €8 (£6.76), or a very fancy-sounding chicken strips topped with caviar for €80 (£67.50). UNVRS things to know before you go Location - San Rafael, Ibiza Doors open 2300 Over 18s - don't forget your photo ID The dress code - no flip-flops, sleeveless shirts, or swimsuits, sports team T-shirts, and clothing with ideological or religious references. No shorts for men The lineup: Mondays - ERIC PRYDZ WITH HOLOSPHERE 2.0 Tuesdays - ANYMA Wednesdays - JAMIE JONES WITH PARADISE Thursdays - FISHER Fridays - DAVID GUETTA WITH GALACTIC CIRCUS Saturdays - ELROW Sundays - CARL COX While it quite quiet when we visited around 2am, I can see it being very popular with punters before they head home. Advertisement Prices for drinks at the bar weren't cheap, at €15 (£12.67) for a bottle of water and €26 (£21.96) for a glass of wine, but they are pretty much in line with Ibiza super club prices. But the club also plays a part in keeping costs down too - laying on shuttle buses from Without a doubt, UNVRS has elevated the Other, more historic places might have more soul, but this is the most advance and forward-thinking club. Advertisement Plus, the music is what makes the night, and with an enviable DJ line up including Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Jamie Jones and the unique Elrow party, it's become the must-visit of the island for clubbers both young and old. 9 The new venue is the brain child of The Night League, who is also responsible for major island nightclubs Ushuaïa and Hï Credit: Katy Hastings 9 Other, more historic places might have more soul, but this is the most advance and forward-thinking club Credit: Prowly Advertisement In the UK, Plus, the exact date huge new Wetherspoons pub set to open inside the old London Dungeon.
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside UNVRS: I went clubbing at the world's first hyperclub - now open in Ibiza
Plus, the exact date huge new Wetherspoons pub set to open inside the old London Dungeon RAVE NEW WORLD Inside UNVRS: I went clubbing at the world's first hyperclub that opened in Ibiza this week UNVRS, pronounced Universe - described as the world's first hyper club, has opened in Ibiza with a big bang. The new club promises to launch a new era of futuristic clubbing - so I headed down on the opening night to find out what that really meant. 9 Ibiza-based journalist Katy Hastings went to the opening night of UNVRS Credit: Katy Hastings 9 UNVRS, pronounced Universe, is described as the world's first hyper club Credit: PROWLY 9 Everything is handmade in such detail that it's supposed to be as pitch perfect as an opera house Credit: Katy Hastings There has been a nightclub on the site - 20 minutes inland from Ibiza Old Town - since 1979, when it first opened as Ku. It was then rebranded as Privilege in 1995 when it became known as the world's largest club with parties of up to 10,000 people at a time. Now, after viral marketing campaigns featuring a UFO sighting, and Hollywood star Will Smith, plus a multi-million pound makeover, it has been redesigned as the 'world's first hyperclub.' And what does that mean exactly? Apparently, it's the combination of high-end luxury and attention to detail, in an arena-sized event. Everything is handmade in such detail that it's supposed to be as perfect acoustically as an opera house, with the walls made of a porous material and the bar tilted to avoid the cavernous echo that you get in so many massive nightclubs. I joined thousands of revellers on opening night, which saw Carl Cox's return to Ibiza for a 14-week residency at UNVRS - his first on the island since Space closed in 2016. And it is MASSIVE. The club is so huge that you can easily lose your bearings in the underground network of corridors and dance rooms - helpfully, there is free wifi in case you lose your mates in the maze. But it is very, very slick. The main room is where all the magic happens, with a soundsystem that is crisper and clearer than any other on the island. Aerial acrobats perform high above the VIP balconies and main dance floor, where the Privilege swimming pool has been consigned to history. The immersive lighting was next level too, as the lights come towards you, instead of just vertically, making you feel almost connected to the stage and helps to overcome the feeling of so many people in one room together. The best bit was at dawn, when the screens behind the DJ decks turned off to reveal 12-metre cathedral-like windows showing off the spectacular sunrise over the island - well worth hanging on for, given the club stays open to 6am each night. And the famous Privilege glass dome? That's been kept intact, and now houses a huge sculpture called the Tree of Life. 9 The main room is where all the magic happens, with a soundsystem that is crisper and clearer than any other on the island. 9 The famous Privilege glass dome has been kept intact, and now houses a huge sculpture called the Tree of Life Credit: Prowly 9 An outlet of Spanish brand Vicio Burger serves burgers for €23 inside the club Credit: Katy Hastings 9 The club is so huge that you can easily lose your bearings in the underground network of corridors and dance rooms Credit: Katy Hastings There's some outside space on the garden terrace known as the Gravity Garden and Sky Deck too, which has been decorated with lots of greenery. The new venue is the brain child of The Night League, who is also responsible for major island nightclubs Ushuaïa and Hï. And they've introduced many of the much-loved elements they've already tested at Hï, including the mini nightclub in the loos. Called The Wild Comet (it's The Wild Corner at Hï), there's a smaller dance room underground where unisex loo cubicles line the walls and a DJ plays in the centre of the room. It's certainly the vibiest public toilet I've ever been to, although the unique queuing system takes some getting used it, and by that I mean there is no queue and you have to hover and look out for one of the loo doors opening. There is also a karaoke room that could easily fit around 150 people and a fast food joint. The outlet of Spanish brand Vicio Burger serves burgers for €23 (£19.40) and chips for €8 (£6.76), or a very fancy-sounding chicken strips topped with caviar for €80 (£67.50). UNVRS things to know before you go Location - San Rafael, Ibiza Doors open 2300 Over 18s - don't forget your photo ID The dress code - no flip-flops, sleeveless shirts, or swimsuits, sports team T-shirts, and clothing with ideological or religious references. No shorts for men The lineup: Mondays - ERIC PRYDZ WITH HOLOSPHERE 2.0 Tuesdays - ANYMA Wednesdays - JAMIE JONES WITH PARADISE Thursdays - FISHER Fridays - DAVID GUETTA WITH GALACTIC CIRCUS Saturdays - ELROW Sundays - CARL COX While it quite quiet when we visited around 2am, I can see it being very popular with punters before they head home. Prices for drinks at the bar weren't cheap, at €15 (£12.67) for a bottle of water and €26 (£21.96) for a glass of wine, but they are pretty much in line with Ibiza super club prices. But the club also plays a part in keeping costs down too - laying on shuttle buses from San Antonio and Ibiza Old Town that are included in the price of the club ticket. Without a doubt, UNVRS has elevated the nightclub experience and it's definitely the best super club in Ibiza now. Other, more historic places might have more soul, but this is the most advance and forward-thinking club. Plus, the music is what makes the night, and with an enviable DJ line up including Carl Cox, Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Jamie Jones and the unique Elrow party, it's become the must-visit of the island for clubbers both young and old. 9 The new venue is the brain child of The Night League, who is also responsible for major island nightclubs Ushuaïa and Hï Credit: Katy Hastings 9 Other, more historic places might have more soul, but this is the most advance and forward-thinking club Credit: Prowly In the UK, there is a historic train station bar where you get a free drink every day at 5:05pm. Plus, the exact date huge new Wetherspoons pub set to open inside the old London Dungeon.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Shooting at Capital Jewish Museum highlights rising wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes
The shooting of two Israeli Embassy employees in Washington, D.C., after a Jewish event Wednesday highlights the struggle American cities face trying to protect Jewish citizens and landmarks, which have repeatedly been targeted by radicals and terrorists over the years. Anti-Jewish hate crimes have soared to record highs, according to the Anti-Defamation League, citing FBI data. Massacres include the Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh in 2018 and the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attack Hamas launched on Israel. Large police departments, like the NYPD, have been focused on target-hardening efforts to improve safety in and around Jewish landmarks for years. "Unfortunately, over the decades, special attention has had to be paid when there is a Jewish or Israeli theme to these locations and events," said Paul Mauro, a retired NYPD Inspector. "This was only heightened after 9/11, after the Tree of Life murders in Pittsburgh, after 7 October – after so many others." Police Raid Dc Shooting Suspect Elias Rodriguez's Chicago Apartment In New York, police have visibly beefed up their presence outside synagogues, the Israeli consulate and the Big Apple's own Jewish Museum. Read On The Fox News App When there's even the perceived chance of a threat, the department will routinely beef up security around Jewish landmarks in the city. Some have a visible police presence all year. "The good news is that NYPD knows how to do this and, while nothing is perfect, they have developed great expertise in this area — often thanks to best-practices gleaned from partner agencies around the world," Mauro said. Israeli Official Warns Of The Growing 'Tsunami' Of Antisemitism Many other departments have adopted the NYPD's protocols. Whenever attacks take place, police around the country are quick to announce increased patrols near places of worship. Despite years of police efforts, attacks continue, including a shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night. The 31-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez of Chicago, is accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy workers from behind after they left an event sponsored by the American Jewish Committee. Opinion: Stop Talking, Start Teaching: New York Must Fight To End Antisemitism In Our Schools Mauro told Fox News Digital that visible security measures may have influenced the decision to attack outside the venue rather than within the building. "The fact that the story is that he was pacing around out front, and that the event was going on right there, and then he decided to do it outside?" he said. "He traveled all the way from Chicago to do this?" He noted that the venue and organizers did have some security measures in place. The invitations were encrypted and limited. At least one off-duty MPD officer was inside for security. The officer, who was wearing a police vest, may have scared the suspected gunman from opening fire inside the building, he said. "I think he saw the security and said, 'I'm better off not going in there and getting shot myself,'" Mauro speculated. "He didn't decide to shoot it out. He decided to pull a Mangione. He wanted to live." Luigi Mangione, a 27-year-old Ivy League grad turned suspected killer, is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson from behind after stalking him in Manhattan. He allegedly had a manifesto outlining his disdain for the health insurance industry in his backpack when police arrested him at a Pennsylvania McDonald's days later. A possible manifesto from Rodriguez was being investigated by the FBI to verify its authenticity, Deputy Director Dan Bongino revealed on X Thursday. The Jewish community has also taken its own measures to increase security. Texas resident David Katz, a former DEA agent and the CEO of the Global Security Group, uses his expertise on active-shooter response to train Jewish volunteers to protect their own synagogues on the side. "I can't believe, still, that someone could be pacing in an agitated manner outside a major Jewish institution and no one challenges the guy?" he told Fox News Digital. "No one calls the police to even interview him?" An outside presence is a key aspect of security that Katz teaches, he said. "In my synagogue, one of the volunteers would simply go out and say hi," he explained. "Engage the person and see how they respond. You look for body language clues while scanning for concealed weapons. We would have back-up volunteers ready to act. Everyone is armed and everyone is trained."Original article source: Shooting at Capital Jewish Museum highlights rising wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
MrBeast explores 2000-year-old ancient Mexican temples, enters Balankanche Cave to witness the ‘tree of life'
YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is back with another jaw-dropping adventure that has his fans glued to their screens. This time, the world's most-subscribed YouTuber takes us deep inside Mexico in a cinematic vlog that feels straight out of Jumanji. Titled 'I Explored 2000 Year Old Ancient Temples,' the video documents a thrilling expedition through some of the Yucatán Peninsula's most mystical sites, including Calakmul, Chichen Itza, and the enigmatic Balankanche Cave. Joined by two of his friends, MrBeast kicks off his adventure at the King's Palace before plunging into the untamed jungle. Along the way, they encounter black howler monkeys, venomous spiders, and a swarm of bats. They finally reach the sacred Balankanche Cave, where ancient Maya believed all human life began. Before entering, MrBeast and his team pause for a spiritual ritual. 'Deep inside of there is what they called the Tree of Life,' he explains. 'They believed that all of us spawned from this very majestic, beautiful tree deep in this cave.' Their local guide elaborates, 'This is so sacred that we're going to do a ceremony to ask for permission from the spirits of the cave.' A purification ritual is performed at the cave's entrance, symbolically preparing them for the journey ahead. Once granted spiritual approval, the group ventures deeper into the cave, but the path is far from easy. As they descend further, the temperature rises, making the journey even more challenging. Finally, they arrive at the awe-inspiring 'Tree of Life', a sacred Ceiba tree that the Maya believed held up the sky. But the exploration doesn't stop there. The group pushes forward, reaching sections of the cave where the air is so thin they require oxygen support to continue. Watch here: Meanwhile, INAH (Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History) confirmed that Donaldson's visits to several Mayan archaeological zones were carried out with full permission from the federal Ministry of Tourism and the governments of Campeche and Yucatán. INAH emphasised that its staff were present throughout the production to enforce safety and preservation protocols. However, according to a local media outlet, the Ministry of Culture in Mexico threatened sanctions and legal action against the YouTuber for allegedly misrepresenting events and violating the intended use of cultural heritage sites.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mayday Parade celebrates 50 years of art and protest
Dancers, musicians, and puppeteers perform in the Tree of Life ceremony during the 50th annual Mayday Parade to Powderhorn Park Sunday, May 4, 2025. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer) This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Mayday Parade in south Minneapolis, which drew thousands of celebrants who enjoyed puppetry, avante garde music and worker solidarity on a pitch-perfect spring day. 'It has always been about welcoming spring, but always about potent things like workers' rights. It's about community solidarity from the community,' said Andrew Bendzick, a mechanic with a Southside artist collective known as Battletrain. He helps make sure the heavy, complex metalwork art installations can move smoothly on the parade route, which runs along Bloomington Ave. from E. 28th St. to Powderhorn Park. Celebrants came dressed in flowers and animal masks. Many brought their instruments and played in impromptu ensembles. Bikes were locked several deep on every fence and railing. People shouted 'happy Mayday.' They sprayed bubbles and threw fistfuls of flower petals. Mayday helps Minnesotans 'remember why we live here, why we love this community, and trying to take it back, take it back to community, and make it safe for everybody,' Bendzick said. The parade comes at a perilous time, as workers face increasing threats from the Trump administration and an opportunistic corporate sector committed to rolling back labor rights. The parade and event, which carries on a long European tradition of May Day that welcomes spring and commemorates International Workers' Day, has no central leadership nor funding. Instead, a decentralized collective of puppet workshops, neighborhood groups, arts organizations and other volunteers create the event. Liz Zinsli, an artist with Battletrain, said she's been watching the parade since she was a teenager, and contributing to Battletrain's massive Mayday projects for 10 years. 'We always need those reminders of beauty and fun, and of what we can really do together on this very grassroots level,' said Zinsli. 'And remembering that, I think that's really important. Remembering how much can really be done in a decentralized way and in a collaborative way is really powerful.' Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre started the original Mayday celebration in 1974, but 'released it' to the community in 2023. The celebration continued this year, with huge crowds lining the street to watch the parade and later filling Powderhorn Park for the Tree of Life ceremony, in which colorful boats bring the sun across Powderhorn Lake as musicians and puppeteers perform.
