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Women in the UK are traveling long distances to find salons that can properly care for afro-textured hair due to a lack of trained hairdressers in their local areas. A BBC investigation found that most hairdressing courses do not teach afro hair care, despite guidance from the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority that all hairdressers should receive this training. As a result, clients are forced to travel far to find skilled stylists like Chantel Daly.
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Many women travel for hours in the UK to find stylists for afro hair due to scarce local options.
Only about a third of hairdressing courses include training for afro hair, as per the BBC's findings.
In 2021, the Hair and Beauty Industry Authority recommended that all hairdressers be trained to handle afro hair textures.
Chantel Daly, a hairdresser, noted the difficulty of acquiring afro hair care skills locally and had to train in London.
Daly's clients include people from areas as far as Carlisle, over three hours away, due to limited local expertise.
Adora Lawrence switched from law to hairstyling after noticing high demand for afro hair care and having experienced the challenge firsthand growing up.
The hair industry recognizes different hair textures and highlights the unique needs of afro hair, classified under the "coily" type.
Habia sets standards for hairdressing in the UK but lacks enforcement power to ensure inclusive training for afro hair.
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Former Scotland rugby player Scott Hastings visits a bay weekly where his wife Jenny, who struggled with mental health issues, died. The location holds significance as Jenny was fond of swimming there, and Scott finds comfort in continuing her love for the sport. In her memory, a friend is attempting a challenging swim to raise funds for mental health.
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Scott Hastings, a former rugby player, swims weekly at Wardie Bay in Edinburgh where his wife Jenny died.
Jenny Hastings had a history of depression and disappeared in September 2024, leading to the discovery of her body days later.
The couple had been together for 45 years and shared a love for exercise, even organizing outdoor aerobic classes during lockdown.
Jenny had been active in mental health charity work and believed in the healing power of exercise.
Scott continues to swim at Wardie Bay as a way to honor Jenny's memory and find peace.
Iain Sinclair, Scott's former teammate, is attempting to swim the length of the Caledonian Canal to raise money for mental health in Jenny's honor.
The canal swim covers 60 miles from the west to east coast of Scotland and involves cold water swimming for up to six hours daily.
Funds raised from the swim will support mental health charities.
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Melting glaciers in Europe are affecting water flow in rivers like the Rhône. A glacier in Switzerland recently collapsed, leading to significant damage in the village of Blatten and raising concerns about the impact of climate change on similar events. Temperatures in Europe are rising faster than the global average, contributing to these changes.
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The Rhône Glacier in Switzerland feeds the Rhône River, which flows through Switzerland and France.
Swiss glaciers have lost nearly two-thirds of their ice over the last 100 years.
A glacier near the village of Blatten in Switzerland collapsed, causing significant damage.
Scientists evacuated the 300 residents of Blatten before the glacier collapse.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have been monitoring the glacier for increased movement and rockfall.
Europe is warming about twice as fast as the global average.
The link between climate change and specific events like the glacier collapse is complex and not fully understood.
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The article examines the use of magnesium lotion, promoted on social media as a sleep enhancer and remedy for various health issues. Experts highlight that there is little scientific support for its effectiveness, especially regarding absorption through the skin. However, some users report positive effects, likely due to the massage or moisturizing properties rather than the magnesium itself.
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Magnesium is an essential mineral used by the body for various functions.
Influencers on social media promote magnesium lotion for better sleep and other health benefits.
The market for topical magnesium is expected to exceed $400 million by 2024.
Scientific evidence shows little proof that magnesium can be absorbed through the skin.
Some dermatologists suggest benefits from the lotion may come from the act of massage or its moisturizing ingredients.
At least one doctor noted the potential placebo effect and advised against underestimating its power.
Magnesium lotion, like other supplements, is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Proven medical treatments exist for some conditions people hope to treat with magnesium lotion.
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President Trump is scheduled for a second state visit to the United Kingdom, a rare occurrence. The invitation from King Charles aims to strengthen the UK's influence on Trump regarding issues like support for Ukraine.
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President Trump has received an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit to the UK.
This second invitation is historically significant, as it has not happened before.
Trump has a long-standing interest in the British royal family, influenced by his mother.
The UK aims to use Trump's interest in the monarchy for diplomatic benefits.
During the visit, Trump will meet with King Charles and the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Trump's previous state visit to the UK in 2019 drew significant protests.
The schedule includes a meeting at Windsor Castle and a banquet.
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This article discusses a new exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the film "Jaws" directed by Steven Spielberg. The exhibit showcases the challenges faced during the film's production and includes iconic props, such as a scale replica of the mechanical shark and a recreation of the fishing boat, the Orca.
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The film "Jaws," directed by Steven Spielberg, marks its 50th anniversary.
A new exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles focuses on the making of "Jaws."
The exhibit features the last remaining shark from the original mold used in the film.
Movie production was difficult due to bad weather, tides, and mechanical issues.
Filming took 159 days instead of the planned 55 days.
The exhibit includes iconic props like the shattered shark cage and a replica of the fishing boat called the Orca.
Director Steven Spielberg describes the exhibit as a way to relive and reflect on the challenges faced during production.
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"World War Z" is a zombie horror movie that features Brad Pitt as a former United Nations worker who tries to stop a worldwide zombie outbreak. The film was first released in 2013 and is available for viewing on the iPlayer for five more months.
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"World War Z" stars Brad Pitt.
Brad Pitt plays a former United Nations employee named Gerry Lane.
The movie is about stopping a global zombie outbreak.
It was first shown in 2013.
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
It is available on iPlayer for five more months.
The movie falls into the zombie horror genre.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces several challenges, including a trade war with the U.S., a slowing economy, and delivering on high promises. He plans to address these issues by fast-tracking infrastructure projects and creating a new federal housing agency. Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, is back in parliament to oppose Carney’s government.
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Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada, dealing with multiple pressures.
There's a trade war with the U.S., Canada's biggest economic partner.
Canada's economy is slowing, with unemployment at 7.1% and a contraction in growth last summer.
Carney's government aims to double LNG production and expand Montreal's port.
A new federal housing agency has been announced, with $13 billion in funding.
The opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has returned to parliament as a Conservative leader.
Recent polls show Canadians are more worried about economic issues than the impact of Trump’s policies.
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Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old actor, became the youngest male to win an Emmy Award. He received the award for best supporting actor in a limited series at the 77th Emmy Awards for his role in the series "Adolescence."
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Owen Cooper is 15 years old.
He won the Emmy for best supporting actor in a limited series.
The award ceremony was the 77th Emmy Awards.
Cooper is the youngest male to ever win an Emmy.
He starred in the series "Adolescence."
In his acceptance speech, he mentioned his journey over the past three years.
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Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" won its first Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series. This win came two months after CBS announced it would cancel the show for financial reasons. Colbert's win was celebrated with a lot of support from the audience.
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"The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" won an Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series.
This is the first time the show has received this particular award.
CBS announced it would cancel "The Late Show" after the next season due to money issues.
Former President Trump commented on Colbert's show cancellation.
Colbert jokingly mentioned he has 200 qualified candidates looking for jobs soon.
He expressed gratitude to CBS for his show's place in late-night TV.
Stephen Colbert has won a total of 11 Emmys, including previous awards for "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report."
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Brazil’s President Lula criticized the United States for imposing tariffs on Brazilian products and criticized their stance on former leader Jair Bolsonaro's conviction. Lula emphasized maintaining Brazil’s democratic principles and stated that the US tariffs seem politically motivated. He expressed a desire for open dialogue with the US but affirmed that Brazil’s democracy is non-negotiable.
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President Lula of Brazil criticized US tariffs on Brazilian products as misguided.
The US imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, which Lula claims is politically motivated.
Former Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years for charges related to attempted coup actions in 2023.
Lula dismissed US criticism over Bolsonaro's trial, comparing it to actions against Trump.
Lula affirms the strength of Brazil’s democracy and sovereignty, which he says are not up for negotiation.
The US has sanctions affecting Brazilian Supreme Court officials connected to Bolsonaro's trial.
Brazil’s economy might face challenges due to the tariffs, though it remains robust due to trade ties with other nations.
US consumers could face higher prices for imports from Brazil, like coffee, due to the tariffs.
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Netflix's series "Adolescence" won several awards at the Emmy Awards. The series, filmed in one continuous take for each episode, follows a teenage boy accused of stabbing a classmate. It explores themes like the impact of smartphones and social media on teenagers.
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"Adolescence" won multiple Emmys and is a Netflix series.
Each of its episodes involved filming without cuts, which is unusual in TV shows.
The story follows a teenager, Jamie Miller, who is arrested for allegedly stabbing a classmate.
The series explores the effects of smartphones and social media on young people.
Owen Cooper, who started acting at age 10, plays the main character, Jamie.
The story is based on real events and was co-created by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne.
The third episode, featuring a child psychologist, received particular praise.
Casting director Shaheen Baig was impressed with Cooper's natural audition.
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British actor Owen Cooper became the youngest male to win an Emmy Award at age 15 for his role in Netflix's series "Adolescence." The series received multiple awards, including for best limited series, and individual acting honors. Cooper expressed gratitude towards his team and family in his acceptance speech.
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Owen Cooper, at 15, is the youngest male to win an Emmy Award.
Cooper won for best supporting actor in a limited series for "Adolescence."
The series "Adolescence" received awards for best limited series, directing, and writing.
Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty also won acting awards for their roles in the series.
Cooper thanked his family, co-stars, and production team in his speech.
Scott Jacoby previously held the record for youngest male Emmy winner at 16 years old.
Roxana Zal is the youngest acting winner overall at 14 years old.
"Adolescence" explores the impact of smartphones and social media on teenagers.
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The Conservative Party has asked Sir Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, to explain his knowledge of Lord Mandelson's ties to Jeffrey Epstein before appointing him as ambassador to the US. The Tories want documents released that relate to Mandelson's appointment and have criticized Starmer's decision-making. Mandelson was dismissed after emails showed he had sent supportive messages to Epstein.
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The Conservative Party sent a letter to Sir Keir Starmer about Lord Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein.
The Tories want the prime minister to release documents about Mandelson's appointment.
Mandelson was removed from his position after emails revealed his supportive messages to Epstein.
Tory MP Alex Burghart criticized Starmer's judgment during Prime Minister's Questions.
The Conservatives demand the release of documents they call the "Mandelson-Epstein Files."
Mandelson has expressed regret about his association with Epstein.
The scandal has led to increased criticism of Starmer from within the Labour Party.
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A man in his 30s was arrested by West Midlands Police in connection with a reported racially motivated rape in Oldbury. The incident involved the attack of a woman in her 20s by two men. The police continue to investigate and the victim is receiving support.
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Police arrested a man in his 30s related to a reported racially motivated rape.
The alleged attack happened on Tuesday morning near Tame Road in Oldbury.
The victim is a woman in her 20s.
West Midlands Police are still investigating the case and seeking any other involved individuals.
The victim released a statement through the Sikh Federation (UK).
The arrest occurred shortly after the Sikh community protested the incident.
The police had previously asked for information about two men linked to the case.
The victim is receiving ongoing support during the investigation.
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A truck carrying soda fell into a sinkhole in Mexico City. The mayor of the Iztapalapa borough said the sinkhole likely formed because a drainage system collapsed. Officials had already blocked off the area before the truck sank further into the hole.
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A truck loaded with soda bottles fell into a sinkhole in Mexico City.
The incident happened in the Iztapalapa borough, the most populated part of Mexico City.
Officials had already secured the area by putting up barriers before the truck fell deeper.
The mayor of Iztapalapa indicated that a drainage system collapse caused the sinkhole.
There were no reports of injuries related to the truck falling into the sinkhole.
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Two people died in Kherson, Ukraine, following Russian attacks, and Ukrainian forces reported advances in several regions. There were incidents of sabotage and drone attacks in Russia, with Ukraine claiming some responsibility. Both Russia and Ukraine experienced cyberattacks, and international political figures discussed possible diplomatic responses to the conflict.
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Russian attacks killed two people in Kherson, Ukraine, including a woman found dead in her home’s rubble.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported advances in the Sumy region and significant Russian losses in Donetsk and Kharkiv.
Ukraine regained control of the village of Filia and downed a Russian missile and 164 drones in one day.
Ukraine claimed a strike on Russia’s Kirishi oil refinery, causing fire; Russia attributed it to drone debris.
Two train derailments in Russia’s Leningrad region were reported, with one death; sabotage is suspected.
A Ukrainian attack on Russia’s Oryol region killed three Russian troops, with Ukraine claiming responsibility.
Russia intercepted 361 Ukrainian drones and other projectiles in 24 hours, according to TASS news agency.
Cyberattacks targeted Russia’s Central Election Commission during regional elections.
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Stars attended the red carpet event for the 77th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Celebrities like Jenny Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, and Pedro Pascal were present at the ceremony.
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The 77th Emmy Awards took place in Los Angeles.
Celebrities walked the red carpet before the awards began.
Jenny Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, and Pedro Pascal were some of the stars who appeared.
The event was reported live.
The Emmy Awards celebrate television achievements.
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The 2025 Emmy Awards are happening in Los Angeles, recognizing achievements in television. Among the early winners, Seth Rogen won the best comedy actor award. Shows like "Severance," "The White Lotus," and "The Studio" are competing for top honors.
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The Emmy Awards 2025 are being held in Los Angeles.
Seth Rogen won the award for best comedy actor for his role in "The Studio."
"Severance" and "The White Lotus" are among the shows nominated for multiple awards.
Britt Lower won best lead actress in a drama for "Severance."
Jean Smart won best lead actress in a comedy series for "Hacks."
Tramell Tillman won best supporting actor in a drama series for "Severance."
The ceremony airs from 01:00 to 04:00 BST, and it may run late.
The list of winners and nominees is being updated live during the event.
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Many TV stars appeared on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The event took place at the Peacock Theatre and recognized top TV shows from the past year. Several celebrities also made political statements with their fashion choices.
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The Emmy Awards happened at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
TV stars such as Jenna Ortega, Sydney Sweeney, and Selena Gomez attended.
Lisa from K-pop group Blackpink attended and made her acting debut.
Quinta Brunson, creator of "Abbott Elementary," was present.
The ceremony awarded the best TV shows of the last year.
Some celebrities used their fashion to make political statements, like Megan Stalter's bag with a "Cease Fire" slogan.
Javier Bardem showed support for Palestine by wearing a keffiyeh scarf.
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