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The ever-youthful Barbie turns 65 this year and its working with Krispy Kreme to dole out some celebratory sweet treats. This September, head down to any Krispy Kreme outlet in Singapore to snag three new Barbie-themed donuts. These confections are all dressed in colours and decorations inspired by the fashionable doll's fabulous world – think pink, sparkles, and Malibu blue.

Krispy Kreme just dropped a fabulous Barbie-themed donut collection in Singapore

It feels like just a few weeks ago that we were ringing in the new year with Sydney Festival, but believe it or not, we’re in September – which means that daylight savings is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about daylight savings in NSW, including when to turn your clocks forward, and what it will mean for your sleep pattern.

Daylight savings is returning in NSW next month – here’s when to turn your clocks forward

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Seattle, WA

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School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

Best known for his ’80s comedy ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ and his ’90s musical ‘Crazy for You’, the US playwright Ken Ludwig has clearly invested prudently over the years. Upon a recent visit to Stratford-upon-Avon he was told of the plight of the former home – to be fair, very former home – of Shakespeare’s daughter Susannah and her husband John Hall.

A top US playwright has donated £1m to save Shakespeare’s daughter’s crumbling house

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Amy Gledhill’s second solo show won the main comedy award at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. As such this brief initial Soho Theatre stint for her widely praised set revolving around questions of body image is pretty damn sold out, though you might get lucky with a return. Otherwise remember the name as she’s sure to be back for a longer run soon (and has a date at Leicester Square Theatre in November).

Amy Gledhill: Make Me Look Fit On the Poster

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

As figures for this July indicated 155,000 fewer guests staying on Croatia’s celebrated coast as compared to 2023, Minister of Tourism Tonči Glavina pointed to a new national strategy of quality tourism rather than mass numbers. Having bounced back from the pandemic, Croatia now finds that its prime...

Croatia aims for quality tourism, not quantity

The city is full of amazing things to do once autumn arrives, from apple picking and visiting pumpkin patches to discovering corn mazes and strolling through the city’s farmers’ markets. But we all know leaf-peeping is at the top of our list. Grab a cozy coffee from one...

This 2024 fall foliage tracker reveals which Quebec areas are hitting peak season

Fashion lovers are going to lose their heads over the V&A’s big autumn 2025 exhibition, focusing as it does on the sartorial tastes of one of history’s most notable bonce droppers. 'Marie Antoinette Style' will look at Marie Antoinette, the French queen who was put to the guillotine in 1793 during the French Revolution, and her enduring impact on fashion, design and culture, as well as ‘the origins and countless revivals of the style shaped by the most fashionable queen in history’.

An extravagant exhibition about Marie Antoinette is coming to the V&A next year

Jackson Mclarty set up the UK’s first Black-owned restaurant directory in the summer of 2020. A mid-pandemic plan to bring more attention to local food and catering businesses, Black Eats LDN was an instant success. Less than a year later, Jackson was already hosting live events, putting on the first Black Eats Fest in Hackney, involving a selection of drool-worthy street food traders from across the capital. The next festival takes place September 14-15 and will be bigger than ever, moving to Woolwich Works to accommodate more vendors, and with live music thrown into the mix too.

An expert guide to the best Black-owned restaurants in London

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Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

It’s time to admit it guys – summer’s technically over. We’re into September now, the temperature is dropping and the Paralympic closing ceremony (the de facto finale of the Summer of sport) will seal the deal this Sunday September 8. It was good while it lasted.

France is selling super-cheap train tickets this month – here’s how to get one

Kansas City, MO

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If you live in Kansas City, or are kind of close, and if you want a cat, today is your lucky day. We have five humdingers for your consideration, all available from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link in each cat's description to learn more about them and to get in touch with their shelter.

Five spectacular cats that can be all yours

As Typhoon Yagi makes its way towards the city, Hongkongers are gearing up for what could be a challenging evening ahead. At the time of writing, the mature storm is about 300 kilometres southwest of the city and is expected to maintain super typhoon intensity – meaning strong winds and heavy rain are on their way.

Typhoon Yagi Hong Kong: The Observatory issues T8 signal tonight

Bete noir of the British right and all round affable bloke Kumar returns with a new stand-up show and tour in which he does in fact attempt to kill the vibe via jokes about climate change, income equality and British politics. There’s just a single date in September though he’ll be back for a couple of shows at Ally Pally in November.

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe

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A Hello Kitty Starbucks collab will drop in Singapore this September with cute merch and themed menu items

Every so often, Sanrio joins hands with a popular brand to create a co-branded collection, and Singaporeans go wild each time – take the recent McDonald’s...

A Hello Kitty Starbucks collab will drop in Singapore this September with cute merch and themed menu items

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