Coldest July Night in Over 130 Years in Australia

Jul 21 2024

As reported by popular local news outlet It-Temp Madwarna, last night was the coldest ever night recorded in the Northeast area of Australia, with it only being a chilling 0.5 °C.

This cold temperature was recorded in Palmerville, Australia and ultimately highlights the ever changing dynamics of rising and cooling temperatures around the world.

On the other side of the world, Argentina also suffered from cold temperatures as they experienced subzero temperatures with several cities being covered in snow.

In comparison to Australia and South America, the Middle East has been suffering with problems of overheating.

In several Middle Eastern countries temperatures reached as high as 51°C during the worst heatwave experienced by these countries in the last 50 years.

There have been several power cuts and packed hospitals, with Iran declaring a national emergency for two days.

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Thrift Shop Owner Fries Eggs Outside Due To Day-Long Power Cut

Thrift Shop Owner Fries Eggs Outside After Day-Long Power Cut

Jul 21 2024

Thrift Malta owner and local content creator Chris Bartolo Burlo was forced to take to the streets of Gżira on July 20th after a power cut left him unable to operate his store.

Humorously taking a jab at what seems to have become a running gag over the past few weeks, the thrift shop owner posted a video to his businesses’ social media to suggest that he had no other choice but to take to the streets and sell fry eggs after being rendered unable to operate his establishment.

The video concluded with a light-hearted albeit striking sentence, saying, ‘A moment of silence for the electricity that on the 20th of July went and never came back’.

Thrift Malta is a local business operating in Upper Saint Albert Street Gżira and online, offering a range of thrifted garments for fashion lovers, people shunning fast fashion or those looking for a more sustainable styling option.

Various businesses across Malta took to social media over the past few days to highlight how their businesses suffered for various reasons due to the nation-wide power cuts experienced this summer.

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Maltese Designer Nominated for Emmy for Work on Netflix’s ‘Ripley’

Jul 21 2024

Maltese designer Ernest Camilleri has been nominated for a prestigious Emmy award, a recognition of excellence in the TV industry. The Emmy awards, presented annually by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, celebrate outstanding achievements in various categories including acting, directing, and technical disciplines.

Camilleri, serving as Wardrobe Supervisor, is part of the talented team nominated for ‘Outstanding Period Costumes For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie’ for their work on Netflix’s ‘Ripley’. This series is an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’, a gripping tale of deception and intrigue set in the mid-20th century.

The nomination highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that Camilleri and his colleagues brought to the production, ensuring that the costumes authentically reflected the era and enhanced the storytelling. The series has garnered significant praise from critics and audiences alike, receiving a total of 13 nominations at the 76th Emmy Awards.

This recognition places the Maltese designer among the top echelon of professionals in the television industry, putting Malta on the map in the entertainment industry.

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Donald Trump States “I Took A Bullet For Democracy”

Jul 21 2024

As President Biden is fighting for his political life, former President Trump spent the majority of his rally boasting his survival from his shocking assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

With his security detail reinforced, Trump started his speech by stating “I stand before you only by the grace of Almighty God. That’s true. I shouldn’t be here. I shouldn’t be here,”

Earlier on Trump’s personal doctor revealed that one of the bullets missed his head by only less than a quarter of an inch.

The highlight of the night was surely when the former President, in response to claims that he would be a threat to democracy if elected, stated that he “took a bullet for democracy”.

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