Steven Yeun first Asian American nominated for lead actor

Mar 16 2021

Known mostly for his role as Glenn on the Walking Dead, Steven Yeun continues to shine in the movie industry as he is the first Asian American to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor. The nomination came for his role in Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari, which also got nominated for Best Picture as the nominees were announced.

Yeun had already secured nominations from Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards for this very same role. With his Oscar nomination however, Yeun made history. He claimed that he was happy to serve a larger moment for his community and how proud he is of being an Asian American.

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Destiny’s Eurovision song is finally out and we are vibing hard

Mar 15 2021

After much anticipation and the unfortunate faith of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, Destiny’s Eurovision song for 2021 is finally out and it’s a definite vibe.

Je Me Casse is an uptempo bop all about woman empowerment and it brings together influences from various musical genres such as pop, electro-swing and gospel, with a catchy drop we’ll definitely be humming for months to come.

The song is written and produce by highly-acclaimed, internationally-respected artists and songwriters Malin Christin, Amanuel Dermont, Nicklas Eklund and Pete Barringer, who have worked with a myriad of artists around the world, from the Eurovision scene and beyond.

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Mellieha councillor condemns egoism that killed hedgehog

Mar 15 2021

After a hedgehog was found killed in Selmun by a mouse trap, Mellieha councillor Gabriel Micallef took to FaceBook to condemn the act and the egoism and disrespect towards the environment. The species has been protected in Malta since 1993, with an almost threatened status. Traps like this one are always a danger to tiny creatures foraging around. Micallef highlighted the death of the hedgehog as a lack of respect towards the Maltese natural environment.

Dalgħodu f’Selmun. Egoiżmu u diżrispett lejn l-ambjent. Veru. Ir-raba’, il-ħdura, il-pajsaġġ, u xi qanfud ma…

Posted by Gabriel Micallef on Sunday, 14 March 2021

Micelles also stated how the countryside and hedgehogs will not fill up one’s pockets with money but they still provide peace and a sense of relief from the stress of the world. With traps like these being yet another danger to hedgehogs along with cars, dogs and overall environmental decline due to development, the status of the Algerian hedgehog, Malta’s only species, is deemed to be immensely endangered.

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Spain to trial four day work week

Mar 15 2021

Spain has decided to trial a four-day working week which could be in effect as early as this autumn after agreeing to a new pilot programme. With the COVID-19 pandemic to thank for the idea, the proposal is aimed at boosting employment and productivity during work hours. The programme was put forward by a small left-wing political party, Más País, and Spain’s government allegedly accepted a trial run.

Iñigo Errejón, the party’s president, exclaimed his excitement over the new programme getting a chance, whilst also stating that ‘European funds should also serve to reorient the economy towards improving health, caring for the environment and increasing productivity.’

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