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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
LET CREATIVITY BLOOM! THE LEGO GROUP CONTINUES FREE 2025 CREATIVITY WORKSHOP SERIES WITH BOTANICALS-THEMED EVENTS
The Second Workshop of the Year Will be Held at Select LEGO Stores Across North America from 6/28-6/29 & is Available Online ENNFIELD, Conn., June 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- On the heels of a successful first event in April, The LEGO Group today announces its second iteration of the free, ongoing Creativity Workshop series for 2025, centered around the theme of Botanicals. The offerings uphold the LEGO Group's mission to ignite imagination and nurture valuable social skills through engaging online and in-store experiences for young creators aged 6 - 12. The upcoming workshops present options for both virtual and in-person participation, all free of charge. The online workshop, hosted by popular New York-based content creator Christopher Griffin, AKA Plant Kween, will live on the LEGO Group's website, and offer creative inspiration for making a variety of LEGO botanical structures on users' own terms. This is coupled with two live, in-store workshops where LEGO Brick Specialists will help young creatives put their own spin on a LEGO butterfly garden. Both guided, interactive experiences are designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and foster a deeper appreciation for the beauty of plants and nature. Here are more details on the two ways to get involved: Creativity Workshops – Held at select LEGO Stores on Saturday, June 28 th and Sunday, June 29 th, this workshop invites young creators to explore the wonder of nature and botanicals by building their own butterfly garden, with expert guidance from LEGO Brick Specialists. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance at T&Cs apply. Creativity at Home Online Workshops – Led by content creator Plant Kween AKA Christopher Griffin, the Creativity at Home Workshop is now available to watch online. Christopher will demonstrate how to create nature-themed builds - a plant pot, vase, and desk plant that celebrate the beauty of botanicals. Join the fun starting today at Plant Kween, AKA Christopher Griffin, comments: "I've always felt a deep connection to nature, and love decorating my home with botanicals. I'm so excited about this opportunity to celebrate the joy and beauty that plants bring into our lives, one brick at a time. What makes this especially meaningful is seeing young people get involved, using their imaginations to build, explore, and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. It's hands-on, joyful learning that truly plants the seeds for creativity and connection." The Creativity Workshops are part of the LEGO Group's commitment to championing and standing up for girls' creativity, with different themes throughout the year including Friendship, Botanicals and Summer Fun. About the LEGO Group The LEGO Group's mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean "Play Well".
India Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Captain America: Brave new world streaming on Disney+ starting May 28
After months of anticipation, Marvel's newest blockbuster Captain America: Brave New World is finally set to stream on Disney+ starting Wednesday, May 28 at midnight ET, according to USA film has already grossed over $415 million worldwide since its theatrical release on February 14, according to Box Office the movie has been available for digital purchase or rental, many fans have been eagerly waiting for its arrival on Disney's streaming For those who don't want to wait until May 28, the film is currently available for purchase or rental on several digital platforms. Prices were lowered in recent weeks to improve accessibility for fans:Amazon Prime Video: $19.99 to buyFandango at Home: $19.99 to buyGoogle Play Movies: $19.99 to buyApple TV+: Available to buyPhysical copies such as 4K Blu-ray and DVD releases are available through Walmart, Amazon, and Disney+ New User Free TrialThose expecting to watch Captain America: Brave New World on a Disney+ free trial will may be disappointed. Disney+ official help center confirms that no free trial is currently offered for new Cast for the 2025 ReleaseThe film features a powerful ensemble led by Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America. The cast includes:Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" RossDanny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/FalconShira Haas Ruth Bat-SeraphCarl Lumbly Isaiah BradleyXosha Roquemore Leila TaylorGiancarlo Esposito SidewinderTakehiro Hira Prime Minister OzakiLiv Tyler Betty RossTim Blake Nelson Samuel SternsadvertisementAs the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand, Captain America: Brave New World is poised to become a fan favorite on both the big and small READ: Why The Wheel of Time won't return for Season 4
Chicago Tribune
16-05-2025
- Chicago Tribune
Yolanda Androzzo and Paul Nestadt: Safe storage of firearms would save Illinois teens' lives
There's a quiet moment — a pause — that can mean the difference between life and death. We have watched too many families suffer devastating losses; we've learned how powerful that pause can be. It's the moment between a fleeting, impulsive thought and a permanent, irreversible action. And when a firearm is locked, unloaded and stored separately from ammunition, that small pause becomes a chance to think, to breathe and to live. One of us is a psychiatrist specializing in suicide prevention; the other is an advocate working to keep children safe from gun violence. We see the consequences every day in our communities and emergency rooms. We know a moment of anger can end in murder. We know an impulse can end in suicide. And we know an effective policy can help prevent these situations and protect young lives. That's why Illinois must pass the Safe at Home bill (Senate Bill 8). The measure is an improved child access prevention law that would increase the age of children, from 14 to 18, that would require their parents or guardians to store firearms securely. The law would reflect what we already know: Teenagers are kids. They act on impulse. When a gun is left unsecured, that impulse can turn fatal. The examples seem endless. A 15-year-old Aurora boy was arrested by police after authorities say he stole his mother's car and gun. The 10-year-old daughter of a Cook County corrections officer brought her mother's loaded gun to school. A 14-year-old left their parents' loaded handgun in the bathroom of a DuPage County high school. An 8-year-old boy was killed and his 5-year-old brother shot when they got ahold of a loaded gun in Chicago. These stories prove that the problem is not theoretical. It's urgent. And the research shows the solution is safe storage. Paul is a psychiatrist specializing in suicide prevention who has studied this issue closely. In a recent study, he found that child access prevention, or CAP, laws, especially those expanded to apply to older teens, significantly reduce suicide, unintentional shootings and even homicides. When states require parents to safely store firearms for kids 16 and younger, youth suicide rates drop by up to 14%. Raising that age to 18, as the bill would do, has the potential to save even more lives. In Illinois, we desperately need that protection. The state has the third-highest Black homicide victimization rate in the country, and 91% of firearm homicide victims are Black. Firearm suicide rates are rising among Black teens, while Black children and teens already die from gun violence at a rate 18 times higher than their white peers nationwide. These are not abstract statistics: They are lives cut short, futures stolen and families shattered. We know how this happens. One in three children live in a home with a gun, but over half of gun owners don't lock all their firearms securely. And more than 80% of adolescent firearm suicides involve a gun belonging to a family member. This is not just about access. It's about a moment — a pause — and the chance to survive it. Too often, families believe it won't happen to them. That their child isn't struggling. That their firearm is out of reach. But there is no immunity to impulsive decision-making, especially in adolescence. No family is immune from the public health crisis of gun violence. Everyone needs to store guns safely. Safe at Home is about protecting our children and communities. It's a straightforward, evidence-based bill that reflects the values we all share. But we need action, not just awareness. That's why Yolanda and others are heading to Advocacy Day in Springfield on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. The impact of this law would be felt in every neighborhood in Illinois. Especially the ones already grieving too many young lives lost. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children in Illinois and the U.S. We can't accept that. We don't have to. By safely storing firearms, we create a pause, a breath between impulse and tragedy. We offer every child, and every family, the chance to keep their story going. Yolanda Androzzo is executive director for One Aim Illinois. Dr. Paul Nestadt is a core faculty member at the Center for Gun Violence Solutions and medical director of the Center for Suicide Prevention at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Forbes
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘John Wick' Documentary ‘Wick Is Pain' Coming To Streaming This Week
Scene from the documentary "Wick is Pain" with Keanu Reeves and a Beagle puppy. Wick is Pain — a documentary about the John Wick movie franchise featuring interviews with Keanu Reeves among others — is coming soon to digital streaming. The official summary for the film reads, 'Wick is Pain is the incredible true story behind the John Wick franchise, starring Keanu Reeves. What began as an independent film —facing numerous obstacles, including financing challenges — quickly evolved into a global phenomenon that redefined the action genre and launched three megahit sequels. 'Join Keanu Reeves, director Chad Stahelski and the extended Wick cast and crew as they go behind the scenes of this billion-dollar franchise that almost never happened.' According to John Wick studio Lionsgate, Wick is Pain will arrive on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Friday, May 9. Wick is Pain will be available on a variety of digital platforms, including AppleTV, Fandango at Home and Prime Video. Wick is Pain is currently listed for pre-order on the sites for $9.99, which is the film's purchase price. A rental price option is not listed at this time. The trailer for Wick is Pain can be seen before (disclaimer: language). The first of four John Wick movies to date was released in 2014 with John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves, of course, in the title role. Released on Oct. 24, 2014, John Wick earned $87.7 million worldwide against a $30 million budget before prints and advertising costs, which was enough to justify a sequel. As such, John Wick: Chapter 2 was released on Feb. 10, 2017, and earned $171.5 million worldwide against a $40 million budget before P&A. From there, the franchise continued to explode in popularity, as John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, released on May 17, 2019, earned $326.6 million at the worldwide box office before P&A. The most recent film in the franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4, which was released on March 24, 2023, had a global take of $440.3 million before P&A. The movie saga will continue on June 6 with the release of From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, a spinoff film starring Ana de Armas and Reeves in a supporting role. While Reeves' iconic character seemingly perished at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4, Lionsgate is finding a way to bring the character back to life for at least one more film. During CinemaCon in April, Lionsgate announced that a fifth John Wick movie was in the works, as well as an animated prequel and a spinoff movie featuring John Wick 4's assassin character, Caine (Donnie Yen), Variety reported. Wick is Pain will arrive on PVOD on Friday.
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Warnings of failing Highland home care service 'ignored'
Warnings that NHS home care in parts of the Highlands was over-stretched and failing were ignored for years before watchdogs stepped in, according to a GMB said workers repeatedly warned Sutherland Care at Home Service managers that visits were being missed or cut short due to "understaffing and unrealistic schedules".Last month, the Care Inspectorate highlighted "serious and significant concerns" and said it could be closed down without immediate Highland said it would work closely with staff to put actions in place as soon as possible, adding that it had begun an investigation. Care at Home offers support to people who find it difficult to manage daily routines. Lesley-Anne MacAskill, GMB Scotland organiser in the Highlands, said staff had welcomed the Care Inspectorate said: "They repeatedly warned the service was understaffed, repeatedly warned their visit schedules were unrealistic, and repeatedly warned management were failing to properly communicate with staff, service users and their families."Every one of these warnings were ignored and the failure to respond put both staff and service users at risk."She added: "It is regrettable that it needs the intervention of the Care Inspectorate to make NHS Highland listen."Ms MacAskill said the criticism of the service had distressed care workers. 'Difficult time' In their report, inspectors acknowledged it was a "difficult and distressing time" for staff at the Sutherland service, but added that their first priority was always the health and wellbeing of care Care Inspectorate issued an improvement notice calling for "safe and compassionate care and treatment" by a deadline of 25 regulator stressed that this included support with medication, help with skin health and mobility also said service users needed to be kept safe and healthy by ensuring that medication was "handled and administered correctly".Steps to ensure effective governance is in place to monitor the quality of care were also Care Inspectorate said that "failure to demonstrate compliance" with the improvements could lead to the service's registration being cancelled. Action plan NHS Highland said the watchdog had highlighted a number of areas for Stott, chief officer for adult social care, said: "We recognise this may cause anxiety for service users, their families and our staff."We have developed an action plan to ensure the recommendations outlined in the Improvement Notice are implemented as quickly as possible."NHS Highland said a review process called a Large Scale Investigation (LSI) had formally Stott said: "We are contacting service users, families and staff to provide support and guidance, including a direct contact from within our local social work teams."We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, and we want to reassure the local community we are working to address these concerns as soon as we can."
