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‘Who was this golden creature?’: the stars of London’s black queer nightlife – in pictures
From newbie drag queens to wild voguing performances, a new archival exhibition boasts images from four decades of riotous nightlife Continue reading...

TV tonight: Davina McCall reunites more long lost families
Scott calls on Davina to help find his long-lost sister in the heart-tugging series. Plus, a Dispatches investigation into Palestine Action. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1The DNA show never fails to make your eyes leak. Scott was 12 years old when he learned that his mum and dad were actually his grandparents and his older sister was his mum – and now he’s desperate to find his real older sister who was put up for adoption. Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell help with finding her and navigating the emotional rollercoaster that ensues. Hollie Richardson Continue reading...

‘A split second of sheer terror – and we’re off’: Lucian Msamati on Waiting for Godot’s electrifying first night
The Gangs of London star returned to the stage alongside Ben Whishaw in a 2024 production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece. In this diary of the first preview, he describes passing the point of no returnI step into the wings and the state of it all hits me. The hum of a packed, expectant crowd ready for a show. I inch my way down along the short passage and there, standing in the cubbyhole space backstage like a beautiful lost waif, is Ben Whishaw. It hits me how different he looks in full costume. We lock eyes and hug. We hold each other for a few moments, trying to breathe in sync and to connect. We can both feel the adrenaline pumping and rushing through each other. A final squeeze and I turn away and walk back to the edge of the wings where we are to make our entrance.My breathing is steady, but my heart is pump-pump-pumping. This is as close as I get to full-on nervous. I am not afraid though. It’s excitement; anticipation; a sexy, knowing thrill. I know there will be a split second of sheer terror when the call comes though. The moment you know you’re past the point of no return. That thought-memory passes through with the next inhale-exhale. It’s as if I can feel the giddy heat coming off the crowd even back here in the wings, behind the soon-gone shelter of a curtain, feet away from where Vladimir and Estragon will come to life. It’s new and familiar all at once. Continue reading...

Comment on Aurora opens ‘hybrid’ homeless campus with health care, jobs, and housing by Guy Niederwerfer
It's bad here! Period come in not with workers or mayor! See what you doing today in homeless shelter!it's dangerous and staff as in Will, stephon or so shouldn't be working here

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A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025

X copies Bluesky with a ‘Starterpacks’ feature that helps you find who to follow

Todoist’s app now lets you add tasks to your to-do list by speaking to its AI

Apple plans to make Siri an AI chatbot, report says
Siri could look more like ChatGPT than its current state as an integrated feature across Apple products.

Anthropic revises Claude’s ‘Constitution,’ and hints at chatbot consciousness

Apps for boycotting American products surge to the top of the Danish App Store

