All posts tagged: reason

I hate hen dos – but here’s the reason I will absolutely still have one

I hate hen dos – but here’s the reason I will absolutely still have one

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Revenge is a dish best served cold – isn’t that what they say? Though it’s an idiom I’ve rather heatedly stewed on over the years while doing various unhinged activities in the name of friendship. Learning and dancing to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” in a room full of gyrating women dressed like extras from Flashdance, for example. Awkwardly asking a young man, completely naked but for a small apron and bow tie, what he was studying at university while he casually offered round hors d’oeuvres with his arse hanging out. Madly wrapping another woman in toilet paper to create an approximation of a wedding dress within a strict three-minute timeframe. Yes, I’m talking about the institution of the hen do. …

Freddie Mercury’s ex-girlfriend Mary Austin reveals reason he left six-figure inheritance to her: ‘It’s been really difficult’

Freddie Mercury’s ex-girlfriend Mary Austin reveals reason he left six-figure inheritance to her: ‘It’s been really difficult’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This When Queen frontman Freddie Mercury died, he left half of his estate – estimated to be worth around £20m to £30m at the time – to Mary Austin, his best friend and former fiancée. Now, Austin has finally spoken out about receiving millions from the rock star after his death and how the vast inheritance has actually “been really difficult” to manage over the years. The now 80-year-old became engaged to Mercury in the 1970s, but the pair split when Mercury told her he was gay. They stayed friends, with Austin taking on the job as Mercury’s personal assistant, and the pair remained close until the Queen star’s death aged 45 from bronchial pneumonia related to his AIDS diagnosis in 1991. In a new interview with The Guardian, Austin admitted that she initially refused to live in Mercury’s Kensington home, known as Garden …

Glasner was key reason for joining Nottingham Forest, says Munoz

Glasner was key reason for joining Nottingham Forest, says Munoz

Published by Sam Flores

LONDON, Aug 31 : Colombian right back Daniel Munoz said having the chance to work again with Oliver Glasner was one of the key reasons for following the Austrian coach to Nottingham Forest, after his signing from Crystal Palace was confirmed on Monday. Glasner, who delivered Palace their first major silverware by winning the FA Cup and UEFA Conference League in consecutive years, swapped Selhurst Park for the City Ground at the end of last season. The 30-year-old Munoz, a key part of Palace’s success under Glasner, has signed a three-year contract with the club holding an option for a further year. “I think that Oliver Glasner is special, I have a very good relationship with him and we did big things together, it was an incredibly special period,” Munoz told Forest’s website. “He’s a tireless worker, he’s a winner, and I think that’s a part of the decision I’ve made – I know him and I know how he works, how his assistants are, and really they all have the same mentality and I’m …

‘No chance’ Meghan’s possible return to acting was reason for Sussexes’ UK move, industry insiders say

‘No chance’ Meghan’s possible return to acting was reason for Sussexes’ UK move, industry insiders say

Published by Sam Flores

The Sussexes’ return to the UK has been linked to a possible resumption of Meghan’s acting career – but senior TV executives have told Sky News “there’s no chance” that is the reason. The executives, who asked not to be named, also noted that while casting the duchess might generate interest, it would also be “risky”. Harry and Meghan landed in the UK this week – just days after announcing they would relocate to the country with their children Archie and Lilibet. The couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and went to live in California. The surprise announcement sparked speculation – and the duchess was said to have had talks about a role in season three of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix hit, The Gentlemen. One producer who has worked with Netflix told us: “You don’t uproot your family for one role in a show.” They added: “There’s no chance the reason they’re coming back is TV roles like The Gentlemen.” As for whether Meghan could join the cast of the show, they added: “I …

Israel's 'retrospective incrimination: First we shoot, we kill & then find a reason why it happened'

Israel's 'retrospective incrimination: First we shoot, we kill & then find a reason why it happened'

Published by Sam Flores

Liza Kaminov is pleased to welcome Nadav Weiman, Executive Director of Breaking the Silence. He says there is a troubling gap between how Israeli military operations in Gaza are publicly explained and what soldiers experience on the ground. Testimonies collected by Breaking the Silence suggest that this gap is not simply about individual incidents, but about the policies, assumptions and rules of engagement. The testimony surrounding the Nasser Hospital strike points to “retrospective incrimination”: rather than identifying a legitimate military target before an attack, evidence connecting those killed to Hamas may be sought afterward in order to justify the strike. Source link

The scientific reason your immune system is to blame for huge mosquito bite welts

The scientific reason your immune system is to blame for huge mosquito bite welts

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Two people spend an evening in the same garden and receive roughly the same number of mosquito bites. By morning, one barely notices them – while the other is covered in large, swollen, intensely itchy welts that linger for days. Most of us have experienced this, or know someone who has. But why is it that mosquito bites affect some people so differently? The answer lies in the way a mosquito’s saliva interacts with our unique immune system. When a mosquito bites you, they inject saliva into your skin. The immune system recognises the saliva as foreign and releases histamine – an immune cell chemical that causes allergy symptoms such as redness, swelling and itchiness. But this only partly explains what’s going on. A mosquito’s saliva also contains a range of other biologically active compounds that interact with the immune system …

US Officials Reveal Reason For CIA Chief’s Surprise Moscow Visit

US Officials Reveal Reason For CIA Chief’s Surprise Moscow Visit

Published by Jenni Sidey

Update(2030ET): The Wall Street Journal has late in the day Wednesday revealed the reason for CIA John Ratcliffe’s surprise visit to Moscow yesterday where he met with top Kremlin intelligence leaders, citing officials. It was to warn against attacking NATO countries, says the Journal: The surprise visit by the director of the Central Intelligence Agency to Moscow this week was to deliver a warning to Russia not to attack NATO countries, according to people briefed on the visit. The trip was spy-agency chief John Ratcliffe’s first publicly known visit to the Russian capital. It followed new U.S. intelligence assessments, reported earlier by The Wall Street Journal, that Russian President Vladimir Putin could try to test the resolve of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization with a limited assault on an allied country in the next few years. U.S. officials are concerned that Putin, squeezed in Ukraine and under pressure at home, could launch an assault ranging from a cyberattack to a small-scale land incursion, likely on a Baltic nation, the Journal reported.  Some pundits have suggested a weaker Baltic nation like Estonia, which has long issued provocative anti-Moscow …

Nicole Kidman shares rare photo with ex-husband Keith Urban and 2 daughters for emotional reason

Nicole Kidman shares rare photo with ex-husband Keith Urban and 2 daughters for emotional reason

Published by Daniella Wilson

Nicole Kidman took to social media to share a special tribute to the late Dolly Parton with a rare family photograph.  The actress posted a photograph on her Instagram Stories that captured her posing alongside the country music star, her ex-husband, Keith Urban, and the former couple’s two daughters. The image was taken on the red carpet at the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.  For the occasion, Nicole wore a semi-sheer black lace maxi dress that was layered with an oversized black blazer and styled with open-toe pumps. Keith coordinated with Nicole in a black pinstripe blazer, matching pants, a suave waistcoat, and chunky boots.  © InstagramNicole shared a throwback family photograph with Dolly Parton The former couple’s eldest daughter, Sunday Rose wore a pink gown that was embellished with silver gems on the bodice. Meanwhile, Faith Margaret opted for a blue gown that was styled with a black fur jacket. Dolly stood in the centre of the photograph, dressed in a silver metallic corset and matching figure-hugging pants that featured lace-up detailing on the …