When you talk about action-adventure survival games set in the underwater world, one name that comes to mind is Subnautica. This long-hailed title made its entry in the gaming arena a decade ago, and since then has been winning the hearts of all the players for its flora and fauna aesthetics. Now, the excitement level is […]
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Makoto Shinkai is a name that does not need to be mentioned twice in the anime industry. From beautiful love stories like Garden of Words and Your Name to his latest release, Suzume, each and every one of his anime movies are blockbusters, and deservedly so. Shinkai can be called a revolutionary in the industry […]
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Jay-Z and Kanye West used to be very close friends to the point that they treated each other as brothers. However, an old feud resulted in a rift between the rap industry icons which left a huge strain on their relationship, both personally and professionally. Their controversy, which started around 2016 to 2017, got even […]
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Cynthia Erivo, the British vocal stunner, has been gaining a lot of limelight and fame lately. While her initial stardom and recognition came with the Broadway revival of The Color Purple (from 2015 to 2017), the 37-year-old singer cum actress has since done an epic job both singing and acting. Not only is Erivo a […]
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The internet was rocked by rumors that the internet personality and Hyped about HYPE CEO Charleston White had been shot on October 20, 2024.
However, the controversial online personality came forward to confirm that these claims were fake and gave a blunt response to the rumors.
Charleston is an online influencer and media personality, who often talks about his criminal past.
He was arrested at the age of 14 for robbing a Foot Locker, in an incident that ended with one of his accomplices shooting and killing an innocent man.
In a Texas Tribune article, Charleston said: “I was, for all intents and purposes, a murderer. I didn’t pull the trigger but I was responsible for the shooting death of a man who tried to stop me and three friends from robbing a Foot Locker.
“Yet house parents, caseworkers, psychologists, teachers – they saw something in me.”
According to Charleston, four juvenile correctional officers voiced their opposition to him being transferred to the adult prison system.
This persuaded a judge to go against the state recommendation to transfer him to the adult system and he was released at the age of 21.
After leaving prison, Charleston joined a Church and became the father of two children.
He also founded Hyped about HYPE (Helping Young People Excel), which hopes to prevent young people becoming involved in crime as Charleston did.
On October 20, 2024, it was reported on social media that Charleston had been shot in Chicago, Illinois.
Users on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that the shooting had taken place outside of a hospital and some even included a 911 phone call, alleged to have been made because of the incident.
However, Charleston himself took to Twitter to debunk the rumors by appearing in a video where he explained that he couldn’t have been involved in the shooting.
In the video, he said that nobody is “shooting me in Chicago, they got to get me in Atlanta.”
Charleston appeared on an episode of Cam Newton’s Funky Friday Podcast, on December 1, 2023, and made several controversial comments that went viral online.
He described Will Smith as “gay” and even claimed to have been chosen to campaign for Donald Trump.
Charleston said: “I was selected to campaign with Donald Trump, to go to three key battleground states.
He added: “I sacrificed a lot for my people only to realize…I don’t like my people.”
He defended his claims by saying that he was “willing to die, kill, and go to jail” for “what comes out of my mouth”.
The episode quickly racked up over 800,000 streams over 24 hours, despite having a runtime of a whopping three hours.
He went viral again on July 21, 2024, when he claimed that he would never vote for a black woman to be President of the United States.
He said in a video on social media: “Man, they got me f**ked up.
“I wouldn’t vote for no Black b**ch.
“Listen, I was raised by Black women.
“I have a grandmother, I got Black sisters, but I wouldn’t dare put no Black woman in no motherf**king position of White House, the Commander-in-Chief of the military.”
His comments came after Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and Kamala Harris received a surge of support from Democrat voters.
GEORGE RUSSELL has recalled a hilarious but awkward case of mistaken identity between himself and Prince George.
Formula One driver Russell is used to being swarmed by fans around the world as he races in the quickest machines on the planet.
However, he has lifted the lid on how the spotlight was taken from him when royalty was in town.
Speaking in an interview earlier this year, the 26-year-old said: “There’s actually a funny story.
“I was at a rugby match watching England play and suddenly everyone in front of me turned around and were looking up.
“And they were screaming, ‘George, George, Prince George, Prince George‘.
“And I thought this is a bit strange. Like all these people screaming at me.
“And then I turned around and the real Prince George was standing behind me.
“So (laughing) that kind of made sense.”
It is not clear exactly what game this took place at, though Russell is known to be a big rugby fan after playing it at school.
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The Brit was seen attending the opening game of the Rugby World Cup last year as hosts France beat New Zealand 27-13 with his partner, Carmen Montero Mundt.
Russell recovered from a pitlane start to finish a strong P6 in Sunday’s US Grand Prix feature race – won by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
However, Russell was hit with a five-second penalty en route to that result, which had left Mercedes boss Toto Wolff fuming at the “total joke” decision by stewards.
Russell had been judged to run Valtteri Bottas off the track at Turn 12, but a later incident that saw Max Verstappen appear to run Lando Norris off the track saw him go unpunished.
When Russell asked whether Verstappen received a penalty for it, Wolff replied over the team radio: “No, he didn’t get a penalty and at the end Lando got a penalty for being forced off and overtaking on the outside.
“I guess it’s a bit biased decision-making but not surprising.”
F1 returns next weekend in Mexico in the second race in a triple-header.
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I EXPECT Max Verstappen to go all guns blazing over the next six-rounds. I also think his experience and aggression could give him the edge.
It seems too little too late for Norris showing consistency, despite that dominant win in Singapore last time out.
You can’t help think what could have been had he sorted out his first-lap issues sooner.
Norris needs to prove he has the mental fortitude, because we all know he’s got the speed, the team and the fastest car.
Verstappen has endured an eight-race winless streak, but he has still managed to score points, with three second-places during that time.
So I think the Dutchman will lift his fourth world-title this season, by the skin of his teeth.
GOOD Morning Britain presenter John Stapleton made a shock announcement that he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
The disease is a neurological condition that worsens over time, typically associated with tremors, stiffness and slow movement.
However, these these symptoms usually appear once significant progression has already occurred.
In John’s case, the 78-year-old broadcaster – who’s worked on programmes like Newsnight, Panorama and GMTV’s News Hour – began to notice changes to his speech.
In an interview on BBC One’s Morning Live, he said: “Speaking is how I’ve earned my living for the best part of 50 years.
“It’s very frustrating sometimes, particularly (when) people are constantly saying to you, ‘sorry, what did you say?’
“And you have to repeat yourself, time and time again.”
His son Nick appeared alongside John to share the news of his Parkinson’s diagnosis, saying he’d noticed a tremor in his dad’s hand and increased anxiety.
According to the charity Parkinson’s UK, there are several signs which can surface in the early stages of the disease that are worth speaking to a GP about.
This includes sleep problems, losing your sense of smell, and feeling depressed or anxious.
Other telltales signs include changes to your handwriting and problems with movement.
Here are the 10 most common early symptoms of the disease.
Night-time issues are common in people with Parkinson’s, experts say.
They are more likely to experience insomnia and other sleep disruption due to symptoms like stiffness, pain and restless leg syndrome.
Feeling tired and drowsy during the day is therefore also typical.
Someone with Parkinson’s may notice that their sense of smell isn’t as strong as it used to be or has disappeared completely, Parkinson’s UK says.
This can sometimes start years before other symptoms develop.
Another tell-tale sign is smaller handwriting – either smaller than it was previously or gradually getting tinier on a page.
This is because changes in the brain can cause movements to become reduced or less forceful than before.
Signs of an overactive bladder, such as needing to use the toilet immediately without warning or needing to go frequently throughout the night, are the most common bladder symptoms of people with Parkinson’s, the charity says.
Depression can be characterised by feelings of extreme sadness or a sense of emotional “emptiness” for a long time.
This can surface in people with Parkinson’s months before any other symptoms.
Anxiety – such as feelings of unease, worry or fear – is also common in the early stages.
This is partly due to the concerns sufferers have about living with a long-term health condition.
According to Parkinson’s UK, the most common symptoms of anxiety include: a sense of dread, constant worry or difficulty concentrating, sweating, pounding or racing heart (palpitations), feeling breathless, dizziness or trembling.
Veteran TV presenter John Stapleton appeared alongside his son Nick to speak about his diagnosis.
In the BBC One segment, Nick shared: “Over the last year, I’ve started to notice that dad was seeming a bit more anxious, wasn’t walking as confidently and he had this tremor in his hand.
“So two months ago, he went for some tests and unfortunately a few days later he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.”
He continued: “It was deeply troubling news.”
John reflected: “I am fairly pragmatic about the prospect of this getting worse. I try to remain positive, because what’s the point of not being?”
The 78-year-old opened up about his symptoms saying he was experiencing “continuous exhaustion and lack of energy”.
“It’s a classic symptom of Parkinson’s apparently, I’m going to keep taking the tablets and hope it gets better,” he said.
John’s wife and former BBC Watchdog presenter Lynn Faulds Wood sadly passed away in April 2020, at the age of 72, after a stroke.
She and her husband John Stapleton became a dream team TV couple as they presented Watchdog together between 1985 and 1993.
Read more on John’s diagnosis here.
Fatigue – tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest – affects up to half of all people with Parkinson’s.
It is thought to be caused by chemical changes in the brain, but may also be related to other symptoms or features of the condition.
It can fluctuate dramatically day to day, so someone may feel full of energy one day, but be knackered the next.
Fatigue can also present itself physically and mentally, so some people find it challenging to concentrate for long periods without a break.
A more typical symptom of Parkinson’s is a tremor – an uncontrollable movement that affects a part of the body.
Usually, this starts as shakes in the hand before “spreading” to the rest of the arm, or down to the foot on the same side of the body.
Slowness of movement, also known as bradykinesia, may mean that it takes someone with Parkinson’s longer to do things, Parkinson’s UK says.
For example, you might struggle with coordination, walking may become more like a shuffle or walking speed may slow down.
Everyday tasks, such as paying for items at a check-out or walking to a bus stop, might take longer to do, it added.
Rigidity, such as stiff muscles, inflexibility and cramps, is another of the first signs to show.
People may notice they find writing, doing up buttons, getting out of bed, or tying shoe laces more difficult than usual.
PARKINSON’S is a progressive neurological condition.
This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time.
People with Parkinson’s don’t have enough of the chemical dopamine in their brain because some of the nerve cells that make it have stopped working.
Around 145,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK.
It’s the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
Symptoms start to appear when the brain can’t make enough dopamine to control movement properly.
This usually happens around the age of 50, but some people might see the first signs in their 40s.
There are over 40 symptoms, but the three main ones are:
There are several different treatments, therapies and support available to help manage the condition.
Source: Parkinson’s UK
DONALD Trump has been sued for defamation by members of the Central Park 5 – the group wrongfully accused and convicted of assault in 1989.
The lawsuit, filed in New York, accuses the former president of making numerous false and misleading public statements about the five men, including the nationally televised presidential debate on September 10.
Trump’s statement came in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments about his lengthy history with the men of the Central Park 5 – Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Korey Wise, and Yusef Salaam.
The Republican presidential nominee again asserted that the five men had previously pleaded guilty and the group “killed a person ultimately.”
The lawsuit argues that Trump’s continued “pattern of extreme and outrageous conduct” against the five men has inflicted emotional distress.
“Defendant Trump has previously made numerous public statements demonstrating that he is familiar with the Central Park assaults, the criminal case, the trials, the exoneration and the settlement with the City, and that he therefore knew that the statements he made on September 10, 2024, were false and misleading,” the suit reads.
“Like his statement at the September 10 debate, many of Defendant Trump’s past statements are themselves false, defamatory and part of a continuing pattern of extreme and outrageous conduct directed at Plaintiffs.”
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THE festive season is just around the corner and stores are already starting to stock items in preparation.
Dollar Tree is currently selling the cutest snowman mug which looks perfect for a hot cup of cocoa or some coffee.
The mugs are just $1.25, which is an absolute steal given that Amazon is selling a version for $16.98.
This makes the Dollar Tree version a whopping 93 per cent cheaper, and they are nearly identical.
Both white mugs have black markings for the snowman’s eyes and mouth, with an orange 3D nose.
The Dollar Tree website states: “Warm up this winter with these festive holiday mugs filled with your favorite hot beverage.
“Perfect for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, these stoneware mugs add a little holiday cheer to your morning.
“Perfect for your home, or use in restaurants, coffee shops, and cafes.”
Lots of people have left five star reviews on the mugs from both outlets.
One person wrote: “Bought the last one in the store last Christmas and still love it. Makes a generous sized cup of coffee or tea. Love it’s happy face!”
Another added: “Cute yet durable ‘mug’ size, not heavy at all. My Dad liked mine so I bought him one!!!”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “This mug is lovely with a nice smooth finish. I was concerned about the nose since sometimes those details break off easily, but I am so not the type of person that doesn’t bump and drop things into the sink and it has been fine.
“Really sturdy handle.
“I just really like the design I drink tea, coffee and cappuccino and it hasn’t stained.”
This comes as Dollae Tree fans are in a frenzy over a plush blanket that will keep you nice and cozy this fall, for just $1.25.
With fall now in full swing, and temperatures beginning to drop, many of us will be doing all we can to keep warm.
And for budget fans, Dollar Tree has the answer.
The bargain retailer’s Angel of Mine Plush Security Blankets are perfect for keeping your little ones toasty, and come in two adorable designs.
Shoppers can get their hands on a cream colored blanket, with a sweet giraffe on it, or a toasty looking grey blanket, with a smiling star attached to it.
They are just 14 inches in size, and are guaranteed to make your kids feel safe and comforted on cold winter nights.
Despite the name of the store, Dollar Tree recently added items that cost more than $1 to its inventory.
Most items at the store cost no more than $1.25, but items in the Dollar Tree Plus section cost up to $5.
Dollar Tree introduced Plus aisles to 100 locations in 2019 as part of an effort to diversify its products.
By 2022, Dollar Tree had added the items to over 1,500 locations.
“We believe testing additional price points above $1 for Dollar Tree products will enable us over time to expand our assortments, introduce new products and meet more of our customers’ everyday needs,” president and CEO Michael Witynski said in a statement.
“Our brand promise is that customers get great value for what they spend at Dollar Tree. We will continue to be fiercely protective of that promise, regardless of the price point.”
NEED to give tricky feedback at work?
This quirky tool can help you choose the exact words to say if you think a colleague has pulled a fake sick day, isn’t working hard enough – or is consistently making terrible tea.
The generator simply asks which workplace situation you find yourself in, and then offers a tactful response.
It comes as a poll of 2,000 office staff revealed the top 20 things most likely to demotivate them at work – including rude managers, poor technology and pointless meetings.
They typically spend half the working week feeling uninspired due to the likes of repetitive tasks, not getting recognition and a lack of flexibility having an impact.
The research was commissioned by Brother UK, which has launched its Fabulous Feedback Formula to uncover the impact praise and criticism can have on the workplace.
Greig Millar at Brother UK, said: “Many common aspects of the working day, from back-to-back meetings to out of date tech, have a big impact on staff’s motivation levels and general mood, and this is impacting UK companies’ productivity.
“Managers play a central role in creating an environment that allows staff to flourish, and that includes how they deliver feedback on performance – whether good or bad.
“This tool is a helpful asset for workers of all levels who are working out how to approach colleagues and best deliver feedback.”
The study found three in 10 find it demotivating if they only ever get negative feedback and never positive.
Similarly, a quarter (24 per cent) feel regular insights from their manager or senior colleagues, whether good or bad, would improve motivation levels.
Others believe financial rewards (38 per cent), flexible working (38 per cent) and more understanding from their boss (24 per cent) would help general work ethic.
And 42 per cent would like to have meetings with their manager or senior colleagues to discuss their performance in detail more often.
When they do receive feedback, staff feel motivated (44 per cent), encouraged (43 per cent) and happy (38 per cent).
And such positive emotions leave 46 per cent feeling inspired for a week or more.
But 18 per cent only get insights on how they’re working less than monthly, with 23 per cent struggling to get any sort of updates outside of set meetings.
Instead, a fifth rely on their ‘office cheerleaders’ for motivation and 48 per cent claim they often give colleagues feedback to encourage them.
Those polled via OnePoll.com believe regular praise is important for productivity (90 per cent), staff retention (89 per cent) and team morale (88 per cent).
Staff prefer to receive feedback face to face in their place of work (51 per cent), while 16 per cent would opt for it over email.
More than half of those polled (55 per cent) have to give regular reviews on performance to their colleagues as part of their job role.
Of those, 27 per cent think they give too much positive feedback, with 21 per cent claiming to do so daily and 34 per cent as often as weekly.
And 34 per cent admitted they find it tricky to give feedback to colleagues, whether positive or negative.
A fifth find it difficult to tell colleagues how they’re performing, while a confident 37 per cent find it easy.
Greig added: “Giving feedback is an important skill in the workplace for everyone, but particularly managers.
“Businesses have a responsibility to ensure that staff are receiving feedback that’s delivered well and consistently.
“While they could love their role and enjoy working with colleagues, if an employer is rude or doesn’t offer positive or constructive feedback regularly it’s likely to put people off.”