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Young inventor of accessible device pitches idea to Paralympian Ellie Challis
A 10-year-old schoolgirl who designed a wearable device to help “all of the disabled people in the world” make payments hopes her invention could one day be used at the Paralympic Games.The school student from York, known only as Beatrice, won a competition held by Visa and was given the company’s first role of junior chief innovation officer after she designed a wearable headset with an in-built hearing aid, a screen showing sign language and a voiceover.The schoolgirl pitched her design at Visa’s office in Paddington, London, in front of the company’s chief executive Charlotte Hogg, and Team GB Paralympic...
Dozen ‘magnificent oaks’ on shortlist for annual Tree of the Year competition
A dozen “magnificent oaks” have been chosen for the shortlist for this year’s Tree of the Year contest, with the public now able to vote for their favourite.A tree that sheltered 19th century children’s tea parties, the UK’s widest oak and one which is shaped like an elephant are among those selected for the public vote in the annual competition.The Woodland Trust said 11 trees on the theme of magnificent oaks had been chosen by a panel of tree experts, along with one nominated by members of the public via social media.They include oaks which are over a thousand years...
'Black swan phenomenon' could have sunk tech tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht, says expert
Maritime experts believe the recent sinking of a Bayesian superyacht could have been due to a rare “black swan” weather event.It is thought the 22 passengers and crew on board didn’t have time to react on Monday (August 19) when the abrupt appearance of a tornado-like waterspout – a column of rotating air that forms over a body of water - capsized and sunk the vessel within minutes.The bodies of four out of the six people missing have been recovered by Italian divers, taking the number of people dead to five as the search operation off the coast of Sicily...
In Pictures: All creatures great and small called upon for annual zoo weigh-in
Bongos, bears, and tiny snails were just some of the animals having their vital statistics recorded at Whipsnade Zoo’s annual weigh-in on Wednesday, as the conservation zoo got more than 10,000 of its residents on the scales.The event at the Bedfordshire conservation zoo helps keepers and vets keep track of the health and wellbeing of all the animals in their care.From the smallest to the tallest, all the animals’ weights and measurements are recorded on a shared database, through which zookeepers around the world can compare important information on thousands of threatened species.
Kylie Jenner fans concerned about 'dangerous' detail in bikini photos
Kylie Jenner worried fans in a recent Instagram post as she posed in a bikini on a yacht in the Bahamas to celebrate her birthday.The 27-year-old reality star and businesswoman often shares images of herself in a bikini, but the background in this upload has particularly concerned social media users.The image shows a dark night at sea as the backdrop, with Jenner holding onto the yacht's metal railing, perhaps due to the weather.This bad weather is clear to see in the series of snaps as the makeup entrepreneur included a photo of a lightning strike nearby and ended her post...
Expert shares seven mental health benefits of intimacy
Sexual Health Week is an awareness week that takes place every year in the UK, encouraging people to feel empowered to access testing, treatment and contraception. In 2024, the week falls on 16 September 2024 with many workshops and talks happening around the UK. Kalila, the co-founder of SheSpot, has made it her mission to encourage others to embrace sexual wellness and normalise sex education. Her brand's popularity has soared in a short space of time with thousands of products sold globally along with brand partnerships.While sex is often associated with physical pleasure, it also has profound effects on mental...
2025 called 'greatest year in gaming history' after major new titles announced
https://www.youtube.com/embed/g3y3dmkrpVo?rel=0Video games planned for release in 2025 have a number of players on social media saying next year "might legit end up being the greatest year in gaming history".2024 has been a pretty quiet year for game releases despite the successes of Helldivers 2, Dragon's Dogma II, Stellar Blade and a few others.It seems the three major console players have been working on other things than games themselves - Sony may have something up its sleeve with a PS5 Pro later this year, Xbox has been prioritising its Game Pass and Nintendo seems to be prioritising work on a Switch...
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game releasing on PS5 has players saying the same thing
https://www.youtube.com/embed/STrKl828Aeg?rel=0A new trailer for Bethesda's upcoming title Indiana Jones and the Great Circle provided the biggest talking point at Gamescom on its opening day.Bethesda is a studio owned by Xbox and it was previously understood the new Indiana Jones game would be an Xbox exclusive.An exciting new trailer for it was shown at Gamescom, an annual video games trade fair which showcased gameplay, story elements, motion capture and loads more.A release date of December 9 2024 was even revealed at the end for Xbox Series X/S, Games Pass and PC.But the trailer also revealed the game will be released on...
Borderlands 4 reveal at Gamescom has fans losing their minds
https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Q8WImF649E?rel=0Borderlands 4 was unexpectedly revealed on the opening night of Gamescom, a video games trade fair that's held annually in Cologne, Germany.The sequel from 2K Games was not leaked anywhere so its reveal came as a complete surprise to the industry.An audience was treated to the first look at the reveal trailer ahead of it being shared on video sharing sites like YouTube and social media.A release window of 2025 has been shared and it will be available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC with nothing else confirmed at present.And as it was announced, there were quite a few...
Man hailed for ‘single-handedly invading North Korea’ using a simple gadget
North Korea is perhaps best known for two things: its “dear leader’s” haircut rules and its ruthless isolationism.Indeed, entering the secretive state as a tourist is notoriously tricky, and not without substantial risks.Just take the case of Otto Warmbier, an American student who was imprisoned by the despotic regime in 2016 on a charge of “subversion”. His crime? Allegedly trying to steal a propaganda poster from his hotel, for which he was sentenced to 15 years in jail with hard labour.In June 2017, Warmbier was released in a vegetative state and died a short while after returning home to Cincinnati,...
Study reveals the generation most dedicated to getting a holiday snap
From workplace attitudes to texting styles and fashion, it's a given that different generations have their own spin on things. Now, research has lifted the lid on how different age groups capture holiday moments and the way the nation uses their phones while away. Taking inspiration from celebrity holiday snappers, including Dua Lipa who recently shared a glimpse into her Cornwall staycation, Three UK discovered that younger generations are more dedicated to cause with an average of 5.17 minutes perfecting their holiday shots. This is significantly longer than Baby Boomers who are the quickest snappers with 1.86 minutes – and...
Donald Trump learning about cocaine called 'the funniest thing you'll see all year'
Theo Von interviewed Donald Trump, and the conversation took an interesting turn when the comedian taught the former president about cocaine.During an episode of Von's podcast This Past Weekend, where Trump - who has previously claimed he's never drank alcohol or taken drugs - quizzed Von about his previous cocaine use.The 78-year-old Republican nominee asked the podcast host whether he has taken any other drugs, Von replied: “No, I would just do cocaine. That was really, yeah. So not just, yeah…”“That’s down and dirty, right?” Trump asked.“Yeah. And this is, yeah, this, I mean, it was, yeah,” Von replied.To which...
Wedding no-shows are costing UK couples £1.5bn a year
No-shows at weddings are not only frustrating but they can also land the newlyweds with a hefty bill. In fact, approximately £1.52 billion each year is thrown down the drain on people not showing up to the big day.Data collected by Togather revealed that no-shows are costing couples £6,163.36 on average. The booking company analysed budget data from thousands of weddings across the country and lifted the lid on the financial strain caused by guest absences. On average, 20 per cent of guests who RSVP don't end up attending, creating financial implications. The true cost of a no-show guestThe survey...
Former Celebrity Apprentice contestant Lil Jon performs DNC roll call : 'Donald is sick'
It was an entertaining night at the delegate roll call for the Democratic National Convention, which included an appearance from Lil Jon.The Atlanta rapper and former Apprentice star performed at the United Center in Chicago and had the crowd cheering when he played his DJ Snake hit "Turn Down for What" when the state of Georgia announced its votes for Kamala Harris.He also performed his tune "Get Low" where he switched up his lyrics for the occasion from To the window, to the wall!" into "VP Harris, Governor Walz!"Previously, Lil Jon was on two seasons of Donald Trump's reality show...
Pentagon whistleblower shares government autopsy of a ‘real-life alien’
A former top US defence official – who is known as the OG of UAP (or UFO, if you prefer) whistleblowers – claims that he has seen evidence of alien lifeforms with his own eyes.Luis Elizondo has just published an explosive new book, in which he details a sophisticated state-sponsored cover-up of extraterrestrial activity, claiming that agencies have been dealing with “non-human” visitors for decades.In his new memoir, Elizondo, 52, makes a number of staggering revelations, including the existence of what he calls a “super-secret umbrella group”.This, he says, is made up of government officials and defence contractors who he...
Alicia Silverstone gives update to fans after accidentally eating poison
Alicia Silverstone has provided an update on social media after sparking concerns when she appeared to eat a poisonous fruit.The Clueless actor was in England when she came across a plant and decided to pick the fruit from it to try it. She asked viewers in a video to tell her what the plant was."If I bite it … I don’t think you’re supposed to eat this? It’s almost like a pepper. Can someone tell me what it is? Thank you!" Silverstone said.But it turned out the fruit was a Jerusalem Cherry (otherwise known as Christmas cherry or winter cherry),...
Beatles fans can ‘sleep, play and party’ like the band as club turns into Airbnb
Beatles fans will be able to sleep, play and party like the band as the club where the Fab Four started their career is opened as an Airbnb.The Casbah Coffee Club, in West Derby, Liverpool, was opened in 1959 by Mona Best – mother of the band’s original drummer Pete – in the basement of her family home and saw 13 performances by John Lennon’s first band the Quarrymen and more than 40 by The Beatles.The rooms above the club, which closed in 1962 but has remained a tourist attraction, have now been transformed into suites named after Lennon, Sir...
Charli XCX's 'brat' logo spotted in 16-year-old Marvel comic
Charli XCX's album brat has become one of the trends of 2024, not just because of the album and the art itself, but because of people having a 'brat summer'.For those that don't know, a 'brat summer' embraces someone being themselves without caring what others think, usually in a messy, trashy and pretty wild way.But Charli fans on X / Twitter and Reddit have spotted that the iconic album art may have first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Girl comic from Marvel which was published in 2007.TikToker EricAtTheDisco explained this in a post."Charli XCX, if you're watching this, you might...
Emily Ratajkowski has perfect response after man tells her to put shirt on in street
Emily Ratajkowski responded in the most Brat way possible after being told to put on a shirt by a random man in New York. In the brief TikTok clip, which racked up hundreds of thousands of views in less than 24 hours, EmRata penned: "Wait for it: man tells me to put on a shirt."The self-shot video shows the model and author walking down a NYC street in a tank top, with a man shouting: "Girl, put on a shirt!"She then plays a snippet of Charli XCX's '365' from her latest album Brat with the lyrics: "Who the f**k are...
Captain of Mike Lynch's superyacht breaks silence on sinking with 5 heartbreaking words
The captain of a superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily has issued a brief but tragic statement about the incident.Six people remain missing after the luxury yacht was consumed by the waves, with hopes for their rescue all but vanished.Early on Monday morning (19 August), the £30 million boat was decimated by a freak tornado over the sea, known as a waterspout, as a sudden and violent storm hit the region.Fifteen of the 22 people on board survived the disaster by boarding a lifeboat, including a mother who clutched her one-year-old daughter over the waves to save her....
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