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NBC News
01-07-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
'Alligator Alcatraz' immigrant detention facility set to open, with Trump in attendance
President Donald Trump will be in the Florida Everglades on Tuesday for the opening of a controversial immigrant detention center spearheaded by state Republican leaders, which has faced vocal pushback from Democrats, Native American leaders and activist groups over humanitarian and environmental concerns. The facility, informally dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by state Republicans, was the brainchild of state Attorney General James Uthmeier. It has received significant national attention, including during a "Fox and Friends" interview with Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday. DeSantis described the push as Florida's continued effort to align the state with Trump's anti-immigrant crackdown. But Trump's decision to attend in person, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, has shifted some of the focus to the administration, which had to approve Florida's plan to run the facility. 'When the president comes tomorrow, he's going to be able to see the facility, which is expected to be ready for operation on Tuesday' DeSantis said at a news conference Monday. He said that he spoke to Trump over the weekend and that Trump is 'very excited.' Noem said last week on X: 'Under President Trump's leadership, we are working at turbo speed on cost-effective and innovative ways to deliver on the American people's mandate for mass deportations of criminal illegal aliens. We will expand facilities and bed spaces in just days, thanks to our partnership with Florida.' NBC News first reported Sunday night that Trump would attend, a big boost for the effort. Noem had to approve creating the project and is likely to reimburse the state with significant federal funding, but until Monday's public announcement, it was unclear how the White House formally viewed the project. There has been significant pushback from Democrats and immigration advocates who see the project as inhumane. They have objected to putting people whom the administration has identified as being undocumented in the middle of a swamp surrounded by snakes and alligators in the middle of the Florida heat — and in an area of the state that is prone to hurricanes. But those reasons are why Uthmeier, DeSantis and other Republicans have said the facility is needed. Using harsh conditions as a deterrent for undocumented residents to come to Florida is the goal, Florida Republicans have argued. 'They can't get stuck in a hurricane if they self-deport,' Bill Helmich, executive director of the Republican Party of Florida, said on X in response to concern that the facility is in an area of the state that is regularly affected by hurricanes. Environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit over the facility Friday. 'This site is more than 96% wetlands, surrounded by the Big Cypress National Preserve, and is habitat for the endangered Florida panther and other iconic species,' Eve Samples, Friends of the Everglades' executive director, said in a statement. 'This scheme is not only cruel, it threatens the Everglades ecosystem that state and federal taxpayers have spent billions to protect.' The issue has been a political winner for Republican in Florida. It has led to an explosion of national media attention and a boost in campaign contributions, a dynamic that has led the state Republican Party to start selling "Alligator Alcatraz" merchandise to take advantage of the moment. DeSantis' administration used its emergency powers to expedite the $450 million-per-year facility, which DeSantis has said will be able to hold up to 3,000 undocumented immigrants. The entire compound was constructed in just seven days, a process that included building what amounts to a tent city, hiring a dozen vendors and seizing land from land owned by Miami-Dade County over local leaders' objections. The facility will be housed on a little-used airstrip that includes a runway that DeSantis said can be used to quickly fly undocumented immigrants to third countries if deportation is deemed appropriate. National Democrats have been relatively quiet about the issue, but there has been a pressure campaign by Democrats in the state, who are in the minority, to blast the plan. 'They are locking people in a swamp in extreme heat with no clear plan for humane conditions,' state Sen. Shevrin Jones said Friday morning on a call with reporters organized by Florida Democrats.
Irish Independent
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
The top ten things to do in Sligo this week: June 4-10
There's no shortage of brilliant events taking place in Sligo this week, and if you're wondering what's on, we've compiled a list of the best things to do in the area this week. Cruinniú na nóg Cruinniú na nÓg takes place on Saturday, June 7. A day of free creativity for children and young people. Events take place in Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo Central Library and Tubbercurry Library. The full programme of events can be found at Emma Rawicz Stellar jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz will be performing with her exceptional quartet featuring Elliot Galvin (piano), Kevin Glasgow (bass) and Asaf Sirkis (drums) at Hawk's Well Theatre on Thursday, June 5, Rawicz is a multi-award winning young bandleader and composer who is making waves on the UK music scene and beyond. Josephine Foster Abhainn Studio & October Nights are thrilled to welcome the acclaimed US singer Josephine Foster to Enniscrone this Saturday, June 7, as part of an Irish tour. Josephine Foster is an American artist celebrated as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer. Her voice seems to drift from another time. Her music carries the soul of old folk songs, operatic hymns, and blues, yet moves freely, like a dream half-remembered. Tickets via eventbrite Is Mise Éire Eile: I am another Ireland A powerful new theatre piece coming to Hawk's Well Theatre, on Wednesday June 4. Is Mise Éire Eile: I am another Ireland tells the true story of a community confronting itself in the wake of protest and change. Following the performance, audiences are invited to stay for a panel discussion featuring company members, local community organisers, and elected officials. Zoid jazz quartet This is Irish musician Daniel Jacobson's first Irish gig since moving to Bristol in 2024, taking place at Lillie's on Friday, June 6. Since the move he's been getting involved with the Bristol jazz scene, playing with some of the many great musicians there at jam sessions around the city. Ailíse Maxwell and Friends Take a midday pause and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music with Ailíse Maxwell and Friends as part of Lunchtime at the Well at Hawk's Well Theatre. Join Hawk's Well on Wednesday, June 4 at 1:10pm for a gentle and uplifting concert featuring original compositions and fresh interpretations of traditional music. Yonder Boys Yonder Boys will play live in Brees, Strandhill on Friday, June 6. Yonder Boys is an Americana/ Bluegrass/Folk trio with David Stewart Ingleton (vocals, banjo), Jason Serious (vocals, guitar), and Tomás Peralta (vocals, mandolin, bass). Presenting their new single 'Makeshift Family' and other songs off our up coming album to be released this year. Kenton Cool's Everest Everest/Sagarmatha/Chomolungma has long captured the imagination of mountaineers and aspiring adventurers as the pinnacle of climbing: simply the highest point on the planet that 'must be reached'. Kenton Cool - the 18x summit non-Sherpa record-holder – has created a new show to take audiences on a fascinating journey through the history of the highs and lows. See this show at Hawk's Well on Tuesday, June 10. Illuminations Enjoy a night of poetry and conversation – everyone's welcome, and admission is free at The Model on Thursday, June 5. There's an informal atmosphere and no need to sign up to read beforehand, you can just make your way there and enjoy yourself, read your own work or a favourite poem by a famous author. The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, at the age of 74, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. In Paddy, he relives the journey that forever altered his destiny. A one-man show, starring Don Wycherley as Paddy, the play is inspired by Paddy's memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir. See this show at Hawk's Well on Saturday, June 7.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boston Children's Museum to Open Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience
Winnie-the-Pooh and Friends are Back! BOSTON, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum will open its Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience for its second year on May 30. Children and their grownups can return to the Hundred Acre Wood with everyone's favorite silly old bear. Families can sort honey and haycorns with Pooh Bear and Piglet, bounce with Roo and Tigger at the Sandy Pit, read one of Owl's favorite books, or garden with Rabbit. There is so much to discover in the Hundred Acre Wood such as Eeyore's Gloomy Place, and brand-new experiences, including a play structure of Rabbit's House. "We are delighted to host the endearing Winnie-the-Pooh and friends again at Boston Children's Museum throughout the summer," said Carole Charnow, President & CEO. "The timeless charm of everyone's favorite bear encourages visitors to come back often to experience all different stories from the enchanted land of the Hundred Acre Wood. We look forward to welcoming visitors for iconic adventures and a few surprises, too." Every three weeks, the Museum will bring to life a new chapter from A.A. Milne's books through playful, thematic programs and activities: Chapter 1: An Introduction to Winnie-the-Pooh, and Some Bees, and the Story Begins – May 30 to June 22 Chapter 2: Pooh Bear and Piglet go Searching for Heffalumps and Woozeles – June 25 to July 13 Chapter 3: Eeyore Has a Birthday… and Loses His Tail – July 14 to August 3 Chapter 4: All About Tiggers – August 4 to August 24 Chapter 5: Rabbit's Busy Day – August 25 to September 28 "When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen." – Winnie-the-Pooh Kids can explore Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience and will have the opportunity to: Take photos in front of Winnie-the-Pooh's house, in Eeyore's Gloomy Place, or in Rabbit's House. Try Winnie-the-Pooh's stoutness exercise. Read in Owl's Library. Learn about the history of the real-life bear named Winnie and A.A. Milne's books. Pretend play in Rabbit's Garden, Kanga's Kitchen, and Piglet's Patch of Grass. Bounce around in the "Sandy" Pit like Roo and Tigger. Participate in story driven programs based on the current chapter and collect chapter maps. A Special Find the Honey Puzzle Experience! Christopher Robin needs help to plan a party for all his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Help Christopher Robin get everything ready before all his friends arrive? But what's this? Someone has taken all the honey from the Hundred Acre Wood! Christopher Robin has to find all the honey and finish setting up the party before his friends arrive. Work together and race against the clock in this puzzle adventure. Put problem-solving skills to the test to find clues, solve puzzles, and work as a team to find all the honey. The Honey Hunt is recommended for ages 4 and up. This is an add-on experience, and an additional ticket is required for all participants. The Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience is included with Museum admission, but visitors must add a timeslot to the cart when purchasing tickets. The Hundred Acre Wood experience is offered daily when the Museum is open. The experience will be offered throughout the day and will be closed during select times for the Hundred Acre Wood Honey Hunt. Purchase tickets here The Honey Hunt experience will run on select days and times. Please check the calendar for more details Please note: Special Ribbon Cutting to launch the Winnie-the-Pooh Experience on Thursday, May 29 at 11:00am. Hundred Acre Wood: A Winnie-the-Pooh Experience will be open through September 28. For additional information visit The Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 9:00am-4:00pm. Advance admission is highly recommended About Boston Children's Museum Boston Children's Museum engages children and families in joyful discovery experiences that instill an appreciation of our world, develop foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning. More information about Boston Children's Museum can be found at Like us on Facebook and find us on Instagram Hours and Admission The Museum is open Wednesday–Sunday from 9:00am–4:00pm. Advance tickets/reservations are highly recommended, especially during weekends, holidays, and school vacation weeks. Adults, $22, children (1-15) and senior citizens, $22; children under 12 months and Museum members are always free. Media Contact Jo-Anne Baxter, Boston Children's Museum, 617-986-3702, Baxter@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Boston Children's Museum
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Palm Beach's own Tan Man welcomes 'Fox and Friends' to breakfast
The Tan Man is a viral Golden Boy. Palm Beach hometown guy George Hamilton busted the internet early May 20 with an appearance on "Fox and Friends." Fox News personality Steve Doocy, who recently relocated to Florida, launched his new "Morning Walk" feature, accompanied by fellow Foxie — and Palm Beacher — Bret Baier. The two walked along the Lake Worth Pier and Baier talked about golf, his tall sons and the Middle East. As they headed for breakfast at Benny's On The Beach, they met a man who was hiding his face using the backside of three Benny's menus as a tan-enhancing reflector. 'It's George Hamilton!" Doocy said when the tan man put down the menus and flashed his pearly whites. "Did you get a little glare from the teeth?" Hamilton asked. When asked how he kept them so white, Hamilton said, "They look a lot whiter because the tan is so dark." Hamilton talked about growing up in Palm Beach, and going to high school with Burt Reynolds — "He was known as Buddy then" — and how they often discussed becoming actors. Hamilton displayed his trademark humor when he responded to Doocy's "How did the tan thing start?' "I was new in Hollywood and asked some established actors what I could do to acquire a movie star persona. Cary Grant said, 'You cahn't go wrong with a great hayercut,' and Fred Astaire advised me to 'Get a good tailor.'" But a "very drunk" Robert Mitchum told him: "Don't waste perfectly good drinking time with a barber or a tailor. Just get a good tan." Something tells us that anecdote is what one would politely describe as "apocryphal," but it's dang sure entertaining. The threesome then sat down for breakfast at Benny's On The Beach, which Hamilton described as his "favorite breakfast spot." Benny's owner Lee Lipton picked up the breakfast tab. Shannon Donnelly is the society editor at the Palm Beach Daily News. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: 'Fox and Friends' segment features Palm Beach's own Tan Man | Column
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fans hail ‘incredible' moment Micah Richards sits on David Beckham's lap during new show and chats to Hollywood legend
FOOTBALL fans couldn't quite believe their eyes when Micah Richards crashed David Beckham's brand new Champions League watch-along show on Paramount+. Richards took the time to poke his head onto the set of Beckham's new show 'David Beckham & Friends', a star-studded watch-along where the Real Madrid and Manchester United icon watches football with his Hollywood pals. Advertisement 9 Micah Richards crashed David Beckham's new Paramount+ show 'David Beckham & Friends' Credit: CBS 9 Richards introduced himself to iconic director Guy Ritchie Credit: CBS 9 He also shook hands with Hollywood superstar Stanley Tucci Credit: CBS 9 Richards gifted Becks a jar of honey as a belated birthday gift Credit: CBS Becks went big for the first episode of his new show, inviting iconic movie director Guy Ritchie and Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci to join him and Kate Abdo in the studio for Inter Milan vs Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals. And as if that wasn't an entertaining enough concept, Micah Richards made sure to pop his head in from the CBS Sports studio to give fans even more to enjoy. The ex Man City and England defender introduced himself to Beckham, Guy Ritchie and Stanley Tucci, before stopping for a quick chat and bizarrely gifting Becks a jar of homemade honey for his belated birthday present. And Richards even sat down on the football legend's lap in the hilarious cameo. Advertisement Fans couldn't believe the incredible crossover and took to social media to react. One wrote: "THIS DAVID BECKHAM AND FRIENDS LIVE IS INCREDIBLE "Who put Stanley Tucci in a room with Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher to watch the football??" While another added: "Stanley Tucci is AMAZED by the presence of Micah Richards and I'm in tears." Advertisement 9 Beckham watched the Champions League semi-final with Guy Ritchie, Stanley Tucci and Kate Abdo for his new show CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A third was in disbelief, commenting: "Just tuned into the Beckham and Friends broadcast and Micah Richards is sat on Beckham's lap engrossed in conversation with Stanley Tucci lmfao" And a fourth joked: "This UCL match is SO GOOD but I'm so distracted because AMAZING things are happening on the Beckham & Friends Watch Along Live Show with Micah Richards lol". Advertisement 'The girls don't like it' - Kate Abdo tells Micah Richards off on live TV for using WRONG toilets at CBS studios It wasn't just the hilarious moments between football icons and Hollywood megastars that grabbed everyone's attention, but also the blockbuster football too. Becks and his buddies were treated to an all-time great Champions League semi-final as Inter Milan needed extra-time to secure a 4-3 second-leg win over Barcelona to book a space in the final. Inter had thrown away a two goal lead, trailing 3-2 before 37-year-old Francesco Acerbi scored in the third minute of injury time to take it to extra time. Substitute Davide Frattesi then completed the turnaround in the 99th minute to send the San Siro into a frenzy and Inter into their second Champions League final in three years with a 7-6 aggregate victory. Advertisement The Italians will face the winner of Paris Saint-Germain vs Arsenal at the Allianz Arena in Munich later this month. 9 Inter Milan wound up winners of an all-time great Champions League semi-final Credit: Rex 9 Davide Frattesi celebrates after scoring a 99th minute winner to knock out Barcelona and book a spot in the final Credit: Getty 9 Barcelona lost 4-3 on the night and 7-6 on aggregate Credit: AP Advertisement
