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Kingsway Mall in Edmonton has doubled the size of its rooftop garden with the goal of providing more fresh produce to the city’s food bank. The garden now has 54 planters and is expected to produce 300 pounds of fruits, vegetables, and herbs this year, up from 100 pounds last year. The mall has also added a beehive to the garden to aid pollination. The initiative aims to raise awareness for the food bank and inspire urban gardening and beekeeping. The food bank supports over 34,000 people each month and has seen a 44% increase in demand over the past four years.

Moving to a new country can be an exciting and eye-opening experience. For those who have relocated to the United States, there are certain aspects of American culture that stand out as particularly endearing. From the enthusiastic school spirit to the generous portions of food, and the friendly and outgoing nature of strangers, there are countless reasons why expats have fallen in love with American society.

Unleash your inner culinary genius with these out-of-the-box flavor combinations that will tantalize your taste buds. From American cheese and kimchi to roasted pecans with Parmigiano shavings, prepare to embark on a sensory adventure that will redefine your meals. Let’s dive into the world of unexpected flavors and discover the perfect blend to enhance your favorite dishes.

London’s Saatchi Gallery showcases the evolution of fashion photography in its summer exhibition, ‘Beyond Fashion.’ The exhibition features works from nearly 50 photographers, spanning from the 1980s to the present day. It explores fashion photography’s shift from product presentation to artistic expression, showcasing themes of beauty, identity, and gender. One of the exhibition’s highlights is ‘Under Your Smell,’ an immersive installation by Swiss university students that interprets Jean Paul Gaultier perfumes through fabric prints. Paris-based photographer Jonathan de Villiers also presents his work, which challenges industry norms by juxtaposing luxury jewelry with everyday scenes. ‘Beyond Fashion’ celebrates the transformation of fashion photography into a captivating visual language and runs until September 8, 2024.

The Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year competition has announced its winners for 2023. Chinese photographer Zhonghua Yang won the grand prize for his delightful photo titled “Red Bean Paste Balls,” which captures a woman holding a tray of steaming red bean paste balls, ready for the holiday celebration in Xiangshan, Zhejiang, China. The winning image was praised for its “perfect balance of light, shadow, mystery, and poignancy.” Over 65 countries participated in the competition this year, resulting in thousands of submissions.

Ukraine’s largest music festival, ATLAS, returns as ATLAS UNITED, bringing together Ukrainian artists for the first time since Russia’s invasion. Headliners include BoomBox, Artem Pyvovarov, and Bez Obmezhen. The festival will run from July 12-14 at Kyiv’s Blockbuster Mall, with over 600,000 attendees expected. Safety remains a priority, with Instagram posts stating that the festival will utilize certified State Emergency Service of Ukraine coverage in case of air alarms.

Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix, a small tube attached to the large intestine, becomes blocked, infected, or swollen. Common symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain in the lower right side, fever, and vomiting. However, some people may experience less typical symptoms, which can include constipation or diarrhea, lower back pain, loss of appetite, and pain with movement.

French artist Ben, renowned for his painted slogans, died by suicide at age 88, hours after the passing of his wife. Ben, also known as Ben Vautier, was a proponent of blurring the line between art and everyday life, with his work appearing on a wide range of objects. His distinctive cursive script and provocative slogans, such as ‘What is the use of art?’ and ‘What are you doing here?’, left an enduring mark on the art world.

A rare, hand-painted Boba Fett action figure from the 1970s has become the world’s most valuable toy after selling for a record $525,000 at auction. One of only two known to have survived, the figure was created by Kenner in 1979 and was originally intended as a free gift for those who purchased four other Star Wars action figures. However, the toys were never released due to safety concerns, and most prototypes were destroyed. This particular figure was later salvaged from a box of discarded toys and has now broken auction records, surpassing the previous record set by a Barbie doll with a 1-carat diamond in 2010. The sale price also more than doubled the $236,000 paid for another Boba Fett toy in 2022. The identity of the buyer remains anonymous.

Leading music festivals in the UK, including Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds, have joined forces to encourage 18-34-year-olds to vote in the upcoming general election. The initiative, a collaboration with Just Vote’s ‘Crash The Party’ campaign, aims to mobilize young people and remind them of the importance of exercising their democratic right. Glastonbury is offering a competition where registered voters can win tickets to the festival, while Reading & Leeds will be providing free festival tickets. The festivals will also host interactive installations to encourage voting. The collaboration highlights the music industry’s role in promoting positive change and empowering young audiences.