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Tonight: Fousheé at Union Stage Any bot scraping the career details for Fousheé would come up with a zeitgeisty grab bag of high points: daughter of a Jamaican musician; contestant on The Voice ; beneficiary of a viral TikTok clip (“Deep End Freestyle”); writing partner of Steve Lacy (e.g., “Bad Habit”); hook singer for Lil Wayne , and so on. It’s possible to skip all that, though, and absorb the New Jersey-raised pop song-maker’s talents in one 10-track, 27-minute sitting. Pointy Heights , released in September, lacks a hip-hop collab, sure, but everything else is in full effect. Foremost is her knack for dipping into genres without corrupting songs with cliches or nostalgia, whether its classic West African grooves (“do you have a soul?”), catchy postpunk and new wave (take your pick), Kingston rocksteady (“war”), or the alt-R&B that got attention in the first place (“still around,” “100 bux”). The lyrics are poetic and slang-free, the falsetto is nice, and it all points to more highlights ahead. Fousheé performs at 8 p.m. on Nov. 27 at Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. unionstagepresents.com . $35–$50. —Joe Warminsky Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Paris, Texas at AFI Silver Paris, Texas is best viewed as a sequence of images. A haggard man staggers through the desert. A family watches images from a Super 8 camera projected against the wall of a dark living room. A mother and son reunite in a Houston high-rise, red and green traffic lights dappled across the dark streets beneath them like distant suns. A billion-dollar budget and an army of VFX artists couldn’t match the splendor of how this film uses roads, runways, mirrors, windows, and light—both artificial and natural—to tell its story. These days, cliches such as “neon soaked” and “shadowy” are routinely used to signal genre or homage, but Paris, Texas saturates scenes in bloody reds and dark greens to set a tone and tell a story rather than to reference other movies. This vibrancy makes the viewer feel like they’re watching real humans interact from behind a pane of clean glass. It’s a movie with a European director— Wim Wenders —who obviously loves America and its aesthetic. In fact, one character’s job is selling ad space on billboards, and it isn’t even played as some tired comment about commercialism! Instead it’s a way of weaving the character of Walt ( Dean Stockwell ) into the network of frontier-spanning highways that is the United States. Unlike the book on which the original treatment was based ( Motel Chronicles by Sam Shepard ), Paris, Texas has a plot: Walt tries to reconnect his long-missing brother Travis ( Harry Dean Stanton ) with his young son. Subsequently, Travis and the son end up taking off for Texas in search of the boy’s mother. Stanton deserves special mention for his performance as a hollowed-out man running from his past like it’s the It Follows monster . The scene where we finally get the full story is wall-to-wall dialogue, but even more intriguing than the words is the imagery, some of the most striking in the film. As Justin Chang of the Los Angeles Times once wrote , Paris, Texas “will always cry out for the biggest screen possible.” Paris, Texas screens at 3:05 p.m. on Nov. 29; 8:05 p.m. on Dec. 2; 4 p.m. Dec. 3; 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at AFI Silver, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. silver.afi.com . $13. —Will Lennon Saturday: Girls Rock! DC: Camper Cover Benefit Show at Pie Shop Earlier this fall, I had the privilege of talking to the Girls Rock! DC Youth Leaders about music journalism and how to find, report, and write a story in D.C. These teens asked some great (and hard) questions about the D.C. music scene and the journalism industry. I left them feeling a lot like how I feel after a long-awaited concert: transported into the future. And let me tell you, the future of the local scene is safe in the hands of Girls Rock! DC’s youth. D.C. artists Cinema Hearts , Lud Roes , Ari Voxx , and Chyna will prove this Saturday when they take the Pie Shop stage to cover original songs written last summer by Girls Rock! DC campers (alongside their own discographies). The show is a fundraiser for the organization’s summer camp, meaning attendees get a unique opportunity to support campers and local artists alike. Girls Rock! DC is doing the hard and necessary work of empowering the next generation of queer and femme youth leaders, activists, and punk rockers, an endeavor worth deep investment and care in times like these. The show starts at 7 p.m. on Nov. 30 at Pie Shop, 1339 H St. NE. pieshopd.com . $12–$15. —Serena Zets Tuesday: Daisy Grenade at Fillmore Silver Spring The mid ’00s pop-punk “emo” aesthetic is all over Daisy Grenade ’s two EPs and handful of singles. Produced by Fall Out Boy ’s bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz , Daisy Grenade might be just a major label creation fronted by two women that love Wicked (you can literally see them lip-synching songs from Wicked on their Instagram), but they sure can sing. Unlike Fall Out Boy and the Wentz-discovered Panic! at the Disco , neither singer in Daisy Grenade has the vocal dexterity of Patrick Stump or the theatricality of Brendan Urie . But like FOB and Panic!, this duo also stays in the radio friendly lane, dabbling in pretty much every popular subgenre of guitar-based rock from the past two decades. You may have noticed I haven’t named who’s actually in this band. That’s intentional: It’s not in their bio. It’s not on their Spotify page. It’s not on their publicists’ page. But Wentz’s name is on all three. Regardless, singers Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker are very talented and this band clearly has the support of the music machine. Daisy Grenade are opening for State Champs , Knuckle Puck , and Meet Me @ the Altar , and it won’t be shocking if they jump the line to headline their own tour in a year’s time, because it’s only a matter of time before their tunes become earworms. Daisy Grenade play at 7 p.m. on Dec. 3 at Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. fillmoresilverspring.com . $48–$78 . —Brandon Wetherbee Tuesday and Wednesday: Aimee Mann and Ted Leo at the Birchmere As City Paper ’s own Sleigher periodically reminds us, a good new holiday song can be hard to find. Back in 2014, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo —who had been working together with their project the Both —gifted us “Nothing Left To Do (Let’s Make This Christmas Blue),” a pensive ballad of love and loss conjuring the warm melancholy of the holiday season. Listener beware—it proved too bleak for our own intrepid reviewer but has remained a personal favorite on my Xmas playlist since its release. Over the past 10 years, Mann and Leo have sporadically gotten together to put on a holiday show with their pals that provides a warm wink to the yuletide variety shows of yesteryear. During its two sold-out nights at the Birchmere, Mann and Leo will perform songs individually and together and will also be joined by funnyman Paul F . Tompkins , fully grown theater kid/singer-songwriter Nellie McKay , and author (and comic) Josh Gondelman . Aimee Mann and Ted Leo play at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 and 4 at the Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. birchmere.com . Sold out. —Matt Siblo Ongoing: ETA at VisArts The desire to create one’s own reality might be particularly strong at the moment, and the line between the digital and analog worlds has never been fuzzier, so why not lean in to liminal spaces? ETA , an exhibit from Baltimore-based artist collective trio strikeWare, explores virtual spaces, constructed existences, and the illusion of traveling while staying still, often deploying technology like augmented and virtual reality in their projects while keeping one foot firmly in physical production methods. Mollye Bendell used an underwater camera mounted to a kayak to capture photogrammetry (photos that are digitally stitched together to create a 3D model) of the “ship graveyard” of Mallows Bay, Maryland, which were in turn made into prints, which can be further altered by viewing them through AR goggles. Christopher Kojzar has a multidisciplinary practice that spans digital and analog techniques, including intricate pencil drawings, sculpture, and AR. The artist has a method of drawing in public until he’s interrupted, at which point the drawing is finished, and several of these, offset by acrylic cutouts surrounding the sketch and colorful circle frames, dot the gallery. There are also forms that have been constructed both tangibly, such as in a pencil sketch or a metal sculpture, and virtually, as in a scene viewable through AR goggles, giving a jolt of recognition as the same shapes are spotted throughout the gallery. A highlight of the exhibit is an interactive piece by JLS Gangwisch featuring an overhead projector with transparencies that can be swapped out. An accompanying tablet can be held up to the projected image to call up 3D-rendered figures and surreal scenes, a delightful and unexpected blend of old and new school techniques. ETA runs through Jan. 26 at VisArts, 155 Gibbs St., Rockville. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 4 p.m.; Friday, noon. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon. to 4 p.m. visartscenter.org . Free. —Stephanie Rudig Don’t forget to sign up for City Lights , our twice-weekly guide to the best arts and nightlife delivered from our writers straight to your inbox every Thursday and Sunday.
The successful evacuation of Chinese citizens from Syria through the green corridor is a testament to the strength and determination of the Chinese people in the face of adversity. Despite the challenges and dangers they faced, the evacuees emerged from the conflict zone with a renewed sense of gratitude and appreciation for the safety and security they now enjoy. The experience of navigating through anti-aircraft gunfire has left an indelible mark on their memories, serving as a stark reminder of the fragility of life in times of war.No. 24 Illinois pushes guards; next up is winless Chicago State
Atlas, Runner team up to grab a slice of Tk 500cr helmet marketBBC Strictly Come Dancing star and fiancee 'in limbo' as they say unusual living situation was 'never the plan'Another key focus of the meeting was on promoting sustainable development and green practices. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation, China has recognized the importance of transitioning towards a greener and more sustainable economy. The government has announced ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, increasing renewable energy consumption, and promoting eco-friendly practices in industries such as manufacturing and transportation.
Amidst the jubilant atmosphere, analysts and experts scrambled to make sense of the market frenzy. Some pointed to the influx of liquidity from both domestic and foreign investors, while others cited the renewed interest in Chinese tech companies as a key driver of the surge. Whatever the cause, one thing was clear – optimism was in the air, and investors were eager to ride the wave of positivity.Just as the rumors of her departure were swirling, the director's accounts were suddenly reinstated. This unexpected turn of events reignited interest in her and brought her back into the spotlight. Netizens speculated about the reasons behind the account restoration, with some praising the director for her resilience and determination to continue using her platform for positive change.Published 3:33 pm Monday, November 25, 2024 By Staff Reports The Houston Rockets’ (12-6) injury report has just one player listed as they prepare for their Tuesday, November 26 matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-8, also one injured player) at Target Center, with a start time of 8:00 PM ET. Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up for a free trial. The Timberwolves dropped their last outing 107-105 against the Celtics on Sunday. Anthony Edwards put up 28 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the Timberwolves. The Rockets head into this contest following a 104-98 loss to the Trail Blazers on Saturday. Alperen Sengun scored 22 points in the Rockets’ loss, leading the team. Sign up for NBA League Pass to get live and on-demand access to NBA games. Get tickets for any NBA game this season at StubHub. Catch NBA action all season long on Fubo. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER .
By ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. The congressionally mandated agreement allows transition aides to work with federal agencies and access non-public information and gives a green light to government workers to talk to the transition team. But Trump has declined to sign a separate agreement with the General Services Administration that would have given his team access to secure government offices and email accounts, in part because it would require that the president-elect limit contributions to $5,000 and reveal who is donating to his transition effort. The White House agreement was supposed to have been signed by Oct. 1, according to the Presidential Transition Act, and the Biden White House had issued both public and private appeals for Trump’s team to sign on. The agreement is a critical step in ensuring an orderly transfer of power at noon on Inauguration Day, and lays the groundwork for the White House and government agencies to begin to share details on ongoing programs, operations and threats. It limits the risk that the Trump team could find itself taking control of the massive federal government without briefings and documents from the outgoing administration. As part of the agreement with the White House, Trump’s team will have to publicly disclose its ethics plan for the transition operation and make a commitment to uphold it, the White House said. Transition aides must sign statements that they have no financial positions that could pose a conflict of interest before they receive access to non-public federal information. Biden himself raised the agreement with Trump when they met in the Oval Office on Nov. 13, according to the White House, and Trump indicated that his team was working to get it signed. Trump chief of staff-designate Susie Wiles met with Biden’s chief of staff Jeff Zients at the White House on Nov. 19 and other senior officials in part to discuss remaining holdups, while lawyers for the two sides have spoken more than a half-dozen times in recent days to finalize the agreement. “Like President Biden said to the American people from the Rose Garden and directly to President-elect Trump, he is committed to an orderly transition,” said White House spokesperson Saloni Sharma. “President-elect Trump and his team will be in seat on January 20 at 12 pm – and they will immediately be responsible for a range of domestic and global challenges, foreseen and unforeseen. A smooth transition is critical to the safety and security of the American people who are counting on their leaders to be responsible and prepared.” Without the signed agreement, Biden administration officials were restricted in what they could share with the incoming team. Trump national security adviser-designate Rep. Mike Waltz met recently with Biden national security adviser Jake Sullivan, but the outgoing team was limited in what it could discuss. “We are doing everything that we can to effect a professional and an orderly transition,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday. “And we continue to urge the incoming team to take the steps that are necessary to be able to facilitate that on their end as well.” “This engagement allows our intended Cabinet nominees to begin critical preparations, including the deployment of landing teams to every department and agency, and complete the orderly transition of power,” said Wiles in a statement. The Trump transition team says it would disclose its donors to the public and would not take foreign donations. A separate agreement with the Department of Justice to coordinate background checks for vetting and security clearances is still being actively worked on and could be signed quickly now that the White House agreement is signed. The agency has teams of investigators standing by to process clearances for Trump aides and advisers once that document is signed. That would clear the way for transition aides and future administration appointees and nominees to begin accessing classified information before Trump takes office. Some Trump aides may hold active clearances from his first term in office or other government roles, but others will need new clearances to access classified data. Trump’s team on Friday formally told the GSA that they would not utilize the government office space blocks from the White House reserved for their use, or government email accounts, phones and computers during the transition. The White House said it does not agree with Trump’s decision to forgo support from the GSA, but is working on alternate ways to get Trump appointees the information they need without jeopardizing national security. Federal agencies are receiving guidance on Tuesday on how to share sensitive information with the Trump team without jeopardizing national security or non-public information. For instance, agencies may require in-person meetings and document reviews since the Trump team has declined to shift to using secure phones and computers. For unclassified information, agencies may ask Trump transition staff to attest that they are taking basic safeguards, like using two-factor authentication on their accounts.BIANCA Bustamante has made major waves in the world of racing. The motorsport star has fans all over the world as she boasts an impressive following on social media. Here's what we know. Born January 19, 2005, Bianca Bustamante is a Filipina racing driver . Bianca entered onto the karting scene at a young age, competing in competitions since the age of five. Racing is a passion Bianca shares with her father, but he's not her only fan. She has captured the attention of three million followers on her Instagram and TikTok profiles combined, with fans frequently visiting her page to spur her on. In October 2023, it was announced Bianca would join the McLaren Driver Development programme, representing the team in the 2024 F1 Academy season with ART Grand Prix. Bianca is the first female driver signed to the McLaren Driver Development Programme. And the second full-time female driver signed by McLaren after Emma Gilmour. Bianca often makes light of being a short racing car driver, confessing in a TikTok post on October 5, 2023 that she stands at around 5ft 2inches. Despite Bianca's height, she's not short of wins in the world of motorsport. In March 2024, vehicle rental company Avis ranked Bustamante the third-most influential non-European female racing driver. Eight months later, SportsPro's ranked Bianca one of the Most Marketable Athletes In The World of 2024. Speaking on what it means to her to be mentioned as the only athlete of Filipino nationality on the list, she said: “I’m thrilled to learn that I have been ranked as SportsPro Media’s 64th most marketable athlete of 2024. "Being listed among other iconic athletes and motorsports talents is something I did not imagine when I began racing as a young kid. "It’s amazing to see all the hard work turn into results like these - so I can continue to further develop my skills as a driver and further develop my brand for sponsorship opportunities." Bianca made history alongside Ella Lloyd in November 2024 as they represented the NEOM McLaren Formula E Team in FE’s first Women's test . This was Formula E's first all-female test "to improve diversity and equality across motorsport". Bianca tested the new 'Gen3 Evo' electric car - which is 30 per cent faster than current F1 cars. The McLaren Development Driver placed third, and the duo was praised for how quickly they adapted to the new machinery in their first taste of the all-electric series.
At the same time, the other teams in the bottom three of the Premier League are looking at Wolves' plight with a mixture of concern and vindication. The struggle for survival in the top division is a brutal one, and every point gained or lost can have far-reaching consequences for the teams involved. The closeness of the relegation battle means that no team can afford to rest on their laurels or take their foot off the gas, as the difference between safety and relegation can be razor-thin.
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A plan for a 100 percent social housing apartment block at the site of the old Havelock House building in South Belfast has been approved despite over 500 objections being lodged and concerns being raised by the Housing Executive. Controversy has courted the site at Ormeau Road since plans were first put forward to demolish the old UTV building, which was resisted by many locals. In November 2020, Belfast City Council refused an application by Locka Ltd, a subsidiary of Olympian Homes, to demolish the former UTV building on Belfast’s Ormeau Road to develop a 270 apartment residential building with courtyard gardens and 40 car parking spaces. The Havelock House building was demolished this year. READ MORE: Sandy Row traders tell City Hall Boyne Bridge closure has left area “log-jam or ghost town" READ MORE: Belfast City Council sends mixed message to President Elect Trump And at the council’s monthly meeting of its Planning Committee on Tuesday (December 10), elected representatives agreed an application from developer Genova North West Limited, of Banbridge, in conjunction with Clanmil Housing Association for the erection of 104 residential units across two detached blocks, ranging between three and five storeys, at Havelock Place, BT7. The plan will cost around £25 million and the developers say they are hoping to start work early next year. The development would comprise two detached blocks, ranging in height from five storeys along the Ormeau Road elevation, stepping down to three storeys to the rear. The scheme also includes internal courtyard gardens, communal amenity provision and landscaping, 29 car parking spaces within the site to the rear accessed via Ormeau Street, cycle parking and associated works. On a vote at the Planning Committee, 14 voted in favour of the application, from Sinn Féin, the DUP , the SDLP and the UUP, while four voted against from the Alliance Party. The application as listed involved 80 percent “general social housing” and over 55s accommodation, but Sinn Féin successfully proposed the plan would involve 100 percent social housing, after the applicant stated that anything less than 100 percent might result in the plan not being viable. The council received a petition from the Donegall Pass Residents Association objecting to the proposal with 462 signatories, as well as 49 other letters of objection. There were no objections from any of the statutory bodies. The key issues identified in the objections were that the application was the “wrong form” of development and social housing, and that the plan would not result in social regeneration. Objectors also referred to the plans high density, its height and alleged dominance, stating it was an “inappropriate design,” with lack of amenity space and highlighted the privacy impact, loss of light, and overshadowing They also referred to issues of security, anti-social issues, crime, nuisance, noise impact, pollution, and the impact from construction and demolition. The council received a letter from the Housing Executive on the application this week. The council officer at the Planning meeting said: “They confirmed they fully support a mixed tenure scheme of 84 social homes. “They wished to note there is a higher than average social stock in the area (35 percent compared to 26.3 percent) which will increase further with other schemes. There is higher than average private rent (45.1 percent compared to 22.7 percent), while owner occupation is 19.9 percent compared to the Belfast average of 51 percent.” The officer added: “They believe that consideration should be given to intermediate tenures, private for sale, or private for rent. They point out their waiting lists have applicants with different circumstances, different needs, and different levels of points. “They say it is essential that new homes meet a wider variety of housing needs. They don’t anticipate difficulties achieving fully mixed tenures for schemes of the scale proposed. They add a mixed tenure approach is crucial to fulfilling the Belfast Agenda and an ambition to increase city centre living.” Council planning policy states: “100 percent social housing may be deemed to meet the requirements of the policy where this addresses an identified need and is able to contribute towards sustainable and balanced communities.” It adds: “Large areas of mono-tenure social housing are not deemed to deliver sustainable communities.” Sinn Féin Councillor Ryan Murphy proposed the committee follow the recommendation of council officers to approve the application, but with 100 percent social housing. He said: “I think we are in a very bizarre situation, given the general public discourse over the past number of months, whereby NI Water have put in objections to social housing because they lack capacity. “We are in a situation where they can provide (a water connection) in this instance but it is the Housing Executive who are not supportive of the application from what I am reading in the report. “I think it is also absolutely bizarre to just disregard need, when it comes to the provision of housing.”‘Wheel of Fortune’ Fans Beg Ryan Seacrest to Change His ‘Forced’ Bonus Round Move
