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Photo-Illustration: Dakarai Akil; Photos: Getty, Alfiero Crisci (@alfierocrisci), DJ L (@ thakiddjl), Sean Aveli The sound of drill is the brazen brrrrrap of street-level rap over the past decade. It’s the unsettling, aestheticized sound of gunplay evoked by spraying hi-hats, double-tapped rhyme blasts, and a bottomless pool of ad-libbed variations on BANG! BAM! POW! Hyperlocal yet deeply translocal, it’s the sound of New York via Chicago and London. It’s the self-made soundtrack of young Black artists in these cities as well as a rhythm that any laptop producer can program after a YouTube tutorial. Drill can be many things, but as a musical term, it increasingly refers to a distinctive pattern, one that bears audible witness to its locale-hopping history. New York drill, as told by … 19 artists who define the scene. The tragedy of Jayquan McKenley. . The sound itself. The essential tracks. Lawyers and lawmakers. The Chicago Sound … [Read more...] about What Is the Sound of Drill?

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has revealed he is interested in buying a stake in Manchester United . Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Privacy Policy According to Bloomberg , Ratcliffe has entered into preliminary discussions with the Glazer family to buy a stake in the club, providing he is given the opportunity to take full control of the Old Trafford side in the future. The family took full control of Manchester United in May 2005 in a takeover worth £790 million. However, the Glazers have been the subject of years of protest from Manchester United fans unhappy with their running of the club: United haven’t won the Premier League since 2013, an estimated £1.1 billion has been taken out of the club by the family in the past 17 years and tired-looking Old Trafford is in desperate need of refurbishment work. With change in sight, here is everything you need to know about Ratcliffe. Who is Sir Jim Ratcliffe? Ratcliffe is CEO of the Ineos … [Read more...] about Who is Ineos’ Sir Jim Ratcliffe and what’s his net worth as he sets sights on buying Manchester United?

Weather forecasts save lives. Every year, millions of people are evacuated to safety thanks to early-warning systems that can predict the path of a hurricane, the intensity of floods and the risk of wildfires. But weather systems are becoming more erratic. Climate change has increased both the severity and the frequency of extreme weather. We need more accurate and timely data to understand how our weather systems are changing—data that is needed to continue saving lives. Yet the global map of weather stations looks much like our planet at night: The brightly lit conurbations of Europe and North America show in sharp contrast to the darkness engulfing Africa and much of Latin America, polar regions and the vast expanse of our oceans. What is more, those dark, data-less regions have got darker as investment in the upkeep of weather stations has dried up , particularly during the pandemic. The shortfall in weather data undermines the science that underpins early warning systems and … [Read more...] about Weather stations underpin effective climate action—We need more of them | Opinion

Since the start of the coronavirus crisis, Russia had received criticism in international media over its response to the pandemic. In reality, the country is setting an example others can learn from in many vital areas. Russia is one of the global leaders in testing for the virus, in producing efficient drugs and it is rapidly approaching mass production of its own vaccine. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), the country's sovereign wealth fund, has played a key role in fighting the virus in Russia. We learned about the threat in late January from our network of international partners, advised the government in its assessment of it and moved ahead with investment. With countries like the United States predicted to reach a staggering 100,000 cases a day, it is important that we quickly develop focused solutions based on proven technologies with no time to spare. We believe that RDIF has now developed key elements of such a practical solution. Working jointly with some of … [Read more...] about What Russia got right about the coronavirus—and what it can share with the world | Opinion

ANALYSIS: For the first time since leaving office, former US president Donald Trump has started getting specific about what he would do if he wins a second term in the White House. The pitches he's made onstage over the past month in speeches from Washington, DC, to Dallas to Las Vegas are a stark contrast from ordinary stump speeches. He promises a break from American history if elected, with a federal government stacked with loyalists and unleashed to harm his perceived enemies. There has never been a potential candidate like Trump : a defeated former president whose followers attacked the Capitol, who still insists he never lost, and who openly pledges revenge on those he views as having wronged him. As his 2016 campaign and administration showed time and again, from the border wall to the Muslim ban, he and his aides worked furiously to translate rally slogans into official policy - whether or not there were legal or political barriers to overcome. And if Trump does … [Read more...] about The drastic plans Donald Trump is already promising for a second term as president

Country music trio Chapel Hart and magician Yu Hojin were the top two acts that were voted into the finals on Wednesday's results episode of America's Got Talent . Chapel Hart trio consisting of sisters Danica and Devynn Hart and their cousin Trea Swindle were shocked when they learned they were advancing to the season 17 finals. 'Well deserved girls,' Heidi said. 'Chapel Hart you sang your way into America's hearts and into my heart.' Magic man: Yu Hojin of South Korea reacted as he was named a finalist on Wednesday during the results episode of America's Got Talent on NBC Simon Cowell, 62, was thrilled. 'I'm so happy,' Simon said. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Sofia Vergara is effortlessly chic in brown trousers and... America's Got Talent: Chapel Hart receives group Golden... Heidi Klum twirls in a flowing green semi-sheer gown while... America's Got Talent: Simon Cowell gushes over country trio... Share this … [Read more...] about America’s Got Talent: Country trio Chapel Hart and magician Yu Hojin advance to season 17 finals

The man accused of stabbing Sir Salman Rushdie on stage last week has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Hadi Matar , 24, was held without bail during a court hearing in New York state on Thursday. Sir Salman was stabbed around 12 times, including in the face and neck, last Friday as he was about to deliver a lecture near Lake Erie. The British-Indian author suffered severe and "life-changing" injuries in the attack in New York state, his family said. However, the 75-year-old is on the way to recovery, according to a medical update given by his agent days ago. Matar has been charged with one count of second-degree attempted murder, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, and one count of second-degree assault. He wore a grey-striped jumpsuit, a white COVID-19 face mask and his hands were shackled. More on Salman Rushdie Book sales for Sir Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses surge after author stabbed … [Read more...] about Salman Rushdie attack suspect Hadi Matar pleads not guilty to attempted murder and assault

YOUR eyesight could be as good as an astronaut’s if you can spot the space walker’s legs on the International Space Station. NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei posted a picture from a Russian spacewalk and issued a challenge to viewers. Hidden in the picture is an astronaut's legs dangling off the side of the space station. In the picture, taken February 2 2018, a breath-taking view of Earth can be seen amid the vast landscape of space. Cosmonauts Alexander Misurkin and Anton Shkaplerov set a new record for the longest Russian spacewalk that day. The pair spent eight hours outside the ISS to install new parts to an antenna to improve communications with Russia's flight controllers on Earth, CNET reported. READ MORE BRAINTEASERS DOUBLE TAKE Mind-bending optical illusion reveals if you’re a leader or overly competitive EYE SPY Hidden emoji optical illusion is so hard some of you won't spot it at ALL If you're … [Read more...] about Your eyes could be as good as an astronaut’s if you can spot the space walker’s legs on the International Space Station

Households across the UK apparently owe a staggering total of £1.3 billion to energy companies. That’s a whopping sum, but when it comes to individual households, the cost of gas and electricity – dictated by Ofgem’s soaring energy price cap – can also feel overwhelming. In protest, some are signing up for Don’t Pay UK , essentially ‘striking’ against the cost of living by refusing to pay for their winter energy supply. But if you’re in a position where you can’t afford to cover your energy bills at all, what are your options? And what help is available to you? Here is everything you need to know. What happens if you can’t pay your energy bills? If you’ve realised your bills are so out of hand that you can’t pay them, your first move should be to contact your energy company . Energy expert Myles Robinson explains: ‘Notify [your supplier] that you want to pay off your debt through a payment plan. ‘They should discuss with you ways to pay what you owe … [Read more...] about What happens if I can’t pay my energy bills amid cost of living crisis?

Disney is following in competitor Nickelodeon’s footsteps and planning an LGBTQ virtual concert for children in honor of Pride month. Like Nick Jr.’s “Blues Clues and You” drag queen parade , the event will be hosted by Andrew Levitt, whose stage name is Nina West, as well as perennial kid-favorite Kermit the Frog. According to Deadline , the June 27 “This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular” will consist of classic Disney songs reworked to celebrate LGBTQ individuals and lifestyles. A variety of past and present Disney stars will perform, including Alex Newell, DCappella, Frankie A. Rodriguez and Joe Serafini, Jackie Cox, Jesse James Keitel, and Michael James Scott. Disney+’s Twitter announcement provoked stark reaction from some users, with one saying , “This is the last straw for me and my family. Unsubscribed as of right now.” Another responded , “I am unsubscribing from your service for my children ASAP. I don’t know what changes have taken … [Read more...] about Disney Partners Drag Queen With Kermit The Frog To Host LGBTQ Pride Concert | The Daily Wire