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Photo: 2016 Getty Images “The Hills” are alive with the sound of charitable giving. The Toronto Star reports that the Weeknd — born Abel Tesfaye — has donated an extremely generous $50,000 to the University of Toronto to create an Ethiopic-studies program. Tesfaye, whose parents immigrated from Ethiopia, “immediately” responded to the Bikila Award organization (which awarded the singer-songwriter its Professional Excellence Award two years ago) when they called him to request a potential donation. “It’s unbelievable,” said Tam Gebeyehu, board member of the Bikila Award. “He grew up in Toronto as an Ethiopian-Canadian, and now he’s giving back to the community … his donation helps us preserve our culture and share it with everyone else.” The $50,000 will specifically contribute to a course on Ge’ez, “an ancient Ethiopian script and language also known as Ethiopic.” The program is set to … [Read more...] about The Weeknd Donates $50,000 to the University of Toronto to Establish Ethiopic-Studies Program

February 10, 2021 - 22:01 GMT Danielle Stacey The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke to student nurses from Ulster University on Tuesday The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have praised a group of student nurses soon to join the profession, with Kate telling them during the video call that they were "needed now more than ever". Prince William and Kate chatted to the trainees from Ulster University on Tuesday to hear more about their experiences of studying during the pandemic, and of undertaking placements on the frontline in Northern Ireland. READ: Prince William and Kate Middleton share incredibly touching birthday message Loading the player... WATCH: William and Kate praise student nurses for their efforts during the pandemic Speaking from the Queen's Sandringham home, the Duchess told them: "Nursing is one of the most trusted professions in the country, so you couldn't have chosen a better career … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton reaches out to student nurses with special message

February 05, 2021 - 14:31 GMT James King Our film expert James King is here to help you pick your Netflix films in February - and there are some brilliant options... James King is back with his latest Netflix recommendations ! After a long January, the days are getting a little longer, the nights are getting a little shorter, and the streaming service platform and our resident film critic are here with top February choices to see us through it all! Check out these must-see movies for February... MORE: 24 shows to get excited about in 2021 Mean Girls (2004) Category: Comedy The classic teen pic hits Netflix still feeling as fresh as it did all those years ago. The reason? The sparkling script by Tina Fey (who also co-stars) is a big help, loosely based on a high-school self-help book and full of cheeky insight into the lives of everyday adolescents. But the cast is a treat too, led by an innocent-looking Lindsay … [Read more...] about Netflix top pick movies to watch in February 2021: Mean Girls, The Dig and MORE

Last modified on Jan 20, 2021 16:22 GMT Leanne Bayley Family holiday destinations to book - see the best holidays for those with babies and toddlers, from the UK to Europe. With the COVID-19 vaccine programme now underway, there's a glimmer of hope that we'll be able to enjoy a summer holiday this year. There are some bargain deals around at the moment for summer 2021, so if you haven't got a family holiday booked yet, now is the time to start looking! Holidaying with babies and toddlers can be significantly more challenging than an adult break - have you considered the travel time, the weather and what child-friendly amenities the hotel or apartment offers? Trying to find the perfect balance can become very stressful, so we've rounded up some of the best holiday destinations for toddlers and babies you should consider for 2021 (dependent on the coronavirus pandemic, of course). From breaks in the UK , beach resorts in … [Read more...] about 14 best summer holidays to go on with babies and toddlers post-COVID19

Kick-off for Super Bowl LV happened at 6:30 ET on February 7, but minutes before the Chiefs and Buccaneers took the field, the real main event of the evening happened, at least for the token poetry and culture lovers in the crowd. 22-year-old National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, who read her work “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration last month, recited a new poem that she was commissioned by the NFL to write for this event. The pre-taped segment honored three heroes of the pandemic, who were in attendance: A teacher named Trimaine Davis, a nurse named Suzie Dorner, and a Marine Corps veteran named James Martin. Davis, Dorner, and Martin then appeared live on the field, and Dorner did the honorary coin toss, receiving a slightly less poetic “thanks” from the ref. … [Read more...] about Watch Amanda Gorman Recite a New Poem Honoring Pandemic Heroes at Super Bowl LV