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Friday arrives in the middle of peak heat season, bringing a packed weekend of music, sports and outdoor gatherings across the city. From live performances to basketball, praise events and laid-back ...

The Thermomix is basically the world's most powerful blender that also cooks and stirs. You can use it to knead dough or mix batter. It comes with two steamer baskets, a small one that fits inside the ...

Psytrance mixes - Week 23 2026 Our latest weekly article features new mixes with some older ones, covering a wide spectrum of ...

June 8, 2026 • The Nigerian pop star delivers Afro-fusion grooves, dreamy soundscapes and high-energy rhythms with a stellar band.

June 4, 2026 • The Last Ship, the first musical to be staged at New York's Metropolitan Opera, inspired by Sting's childhood growing up in the shadow of a shipyard.