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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Radically-improved Nissan Leaf is now a proper ‘made in Britain' EV with bigger battery, cabin & quirky nod to its maker
EVERY Five Guys has a sign on the wall that says: 'Today's potatoes are from . . .' Somewhere local. Advertisement 5 The next 'Made in Britain' motor coming our way is the radically improved Nissan Leaf Credit: David Shepherd 5 This new Leaf has the option of a 270-mile battery or a 375-mile battery Credit: David Shepherd 5 Up front, that slick twin-screen dash has built-in Google for maps, music and more Credit: David Shepherd That makes me happy. Because not only does it mean the chips will be fresh and tasty, it's a reminder that you're backing British farming . Helping to put food on the table for someone else. It's the same with some cars. Advertisement READ MORE ROAD TESTS If you buy a But you also support tens of thousands of people who work in the British car industry. So everyone wins. The next 'Made in Britain' motor coming our way is the radically- improved Advertisement Most read in Motors Now a proper long-distance family motor that happens to be electric. Rather than a fugly eco car with phish range. Nissan leaf being sold for £19,000 - but there's a catch as it's dubbed 'Nissan grief' by viewers Let's just say the original Leaf was a rubbish getaway car. You'd be better off on foot. This new one has the option of a 270-mile battery or a 375-mile battery. Advertisement So you might need to charge it once a fortnight. The smooth body and flat belly help it slice through the air. Steering wheel paddles adjust the levels of braking regen to add more electrons on the go. After trying a prototype, I am pleased to say Leaf 3.0 drives nicely too. Smooth, quiet, sophisticated, fast when you want to go fast, relaxed when you don't. Advertisement The new multi-link rear axle, compared to the old torsion-beam set-up, really improves ride and handling. It's actually shorter than the old car, with a smaller turning circle, so it's easier to park and manoeuvre in town. Yet the cabin is bigger. There's room for a rear-facing child seat in the back. There wasn't before. The boot is bigger and more useful with luggage dividers from a Qashqai. Advertisement Up front, that slick twin-screen dash has built-in Google for maps, music and more. Bose headrest speakers direct satnav and calls to the driver's lugholes. So they don't spoil the song for everyone else. The big glass roof, with thermal protection, dims in sections. And actually increases headroom. There's lots of charging ports for devices and drink holders for your Five Guys milkshakes. Like I said, proper family car. Advertisement Other observations. The 3D rear lights. I like them. Two upright bars and three horizontal bars. That's because 'two' and 'three' in Japanese sound like 'Ni' and 'San'. 5 The big glass roof, with thermal protection, dims in sections. And actually increases headroom Credit: Supplied 5 Those striking 3D rear lights aren't just for show – they spell out 'Nissan' in Japanese numbers: two (ni) and three (san) Credit: David Shepherd Advertisement That's also why Nissan's legendary race cars wear the number 23. Let's hope there's a sporty Leaf NISMO further down the line because I'm told there's room for a rear e-motor to make it 4WD. For now, though, we applaud Sunderland for giving us a practical electric car we would be proud to own. It just needs a badge that says it's home-grown. Advertisement KEY FACTS: NISSAN LEAF Price: £31,000 Battery: 52kWh Power: 217hp 0-62mph: 7.6 secs Top speed: 99mph Range: 270 miles CO2: 0g/km Out: January
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who is Love Island 2025 bombshell Malisha Jordan
LOVE Island has been a bombshell bonanza in 2025, with yet another trio of sexy singletons sauntering onto the show on a freaky Friday the 13th. One of the 4 Malisha Jordan is a new Love Island star Credit: malishaa.j/Instagram 4 She arrived alongside another two bombshells — Emily and Yasmin Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 4 Malisha knows exactly what she's looking for in a man Credit: malishaa.j/Instagram During the instalment of But the surprises didn't stop there — all of a sudden THREE brand new female When Megan spotted the troublesome trio, she screamed: 'There's three of them!' read more on love island 2025 A stunned Meg exclaimed: 'You're joking!' Harry propositioned the new bombshells: 'Are you coming back with us?' Malisha repled: 'Of course I am!' Yasmin then asked the boys: 'Tell us what your situation is in the villa at the moment?' Most read in Love Island While t he boys filled the bombshell beauties in on , they were blissfully unaware that everything they said was watched by the girls. A nd the boys didn't hold back with their responses, making it a Friday the 13th to remember on Love Island fans slam Meg for 'trying to be iconic' as she furiously confronts rival and villa descends into chaos Who is Malisha Jordan? Malisha Jordan is a teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered The 24-year-old has only 15 photos on her Instagram profile — stunning snaps showing her travels abroad from destinations including Italy, Egypt, Dubai and and Marrakesh. As of June 16, 2025, she has just under 3,000 followers on the platform, but that number is sure to rise during her time o the show. Malisha's requirements for a perfect match are rather specific: "A tall, dark, handsome man. He has to be very tall. I'm 5ft7/ 5ft8. I want to be able to wear heels and feel feminine. I want to find a man. Actually, I want to find a husband, that's what I want to find Malisha Jordan "He has to be funny, but not too funny — I have to be the funniest. "I want someone that's caring and a bit loving, but then I like someone that can give me a bit of rude banter. I like to be a bit cheeky." But it doesn't end there, as she continued: "I like nice teeth. "I've said it already, but I really like someone funny. 4 Malisha's major icks are bad hygiene and snoring Credit: malishaa.j/Instagram "Someone who's calm, but not too nonchalant. Someone that's really loving and is all about me. "They need to know what they want. I like a determined man who is like 'I want you and I'm coming for you'." On the other end of the spectrum, she has more than one biggest ick: "Bad hygiene and snoring. I'm such an angelic sleeper." And she has no qualms about stealing another Islander's boy: "If I want it, I'm going to get it. I always get what I want. "I'm an only child, so of course I'm going to get what I want. I'm in there for myself. "I want to find a man. Actually, I want to find a husband, that's what I want to find." LOVE ISLAND CONTINUES TONIGHT AT 9PM ON ITV2 AND ITVX . Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
Boston Globe
13-06-2025
- Health
- Boston Globe
Anti-vaxxer or ‘highly capable'? Ex-Harvard Medical School expert tapped by RFK Jr. for vaccine panel defies easy categories
Yet the Swedish-born scientist's views on vaccines are complex, and the rush to categorize him underscores the intense polarization of public science that accelerated during the pandemic and has continued unabated, some in the scientific community argue. His appointment came two days after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advertisement Critics of Kennedy's move pointed out the former members had undergone a lengthy vetting process that ensured they had the right expertise and no conflicts of interest. Advertisement '[Kulldorff] is a serious and highly capable vaccine scientist who was unjustly put forth as part of a bad tribe of people who wanted to hurt the health of the nation, when all he was doing was trying to put forth a better plan for managing the country's response to the pandemic,' said Dr. Jeffrey Flier, an endocrinologist and former dean of Harvard Medical School. 'The opposition to contrarian views was pathological and ultimately detrimental to public health.' Kulldorff, who works as an infectious-disease and vaccine consultant in Connecticut, is best known as the co-author of the But, because it was published at the height of the pandemic in October 2020, many public health officials excoriated the declaration, saying lifting lockdowns that early would have caused many more deaths and hospitalizations and overwhelmed the health care system. Kulldorff is among other skeptics of lockdown and vaccine measures who were once vilified but have now gained new influence in the Trump administration. Advertisement 'It is unfortunate if each administration is trying to promote its preferred views, while vaccine science does have a lot of strong evidence and it should not be politicized,' said Kulldorff on Thursday declined to comment on his appointment to the CDC panel or discuss his views on vaccines. But in a January interview with the Globe, Kulldorff said the Great Barrington Declaration was borne out of frustration. In the fall of 2020, Kulldorff said he began communicating with several other scientists who were dismayed by the 'one-sided nature' of the public policy discussion over the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them was The trio ultimately agreed to meet for three days in Great Barrington, a town nestled in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. Between walks in the woods, they crafted a succinct statement opposing the lockdowns, noting that there was no scientific consensus for school closures and other stringent measures. They argued for a more targeted approach focused on protecting those most vulnerable, particularly the elderly, while life should resume as normal for everyone else. 'It's a basic principle of public health to protect those most vulnerable,' Kulldorff said in the January interview. 'Instead, [lockdown measures] protected the laptop class while exposing the working class.' Advertisement Almost immediately after its publication online, the declaration prompted a visceral backlash in the scientific community and among members of the Biden administration. Kulldorff said he received anonymous death threats via email and accusations that he supported 'mass murder,' he recalled. Others alleged that he was part of a right-wing conspiracy financed by the the oil billionaires Charles G. and David H. Koch, he said. Facebook deleted a page set up by the scientists, and Kulldorff's account on Twitter, now X, was suspended. It later emerged that two of the nation's top federal health officials — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Francis Collins, the former head of the National Institutes of Health — worked behind the scenes However, Kulldorff has repeatedly stressed that he is a supporter of vaccines and has called them 'one of the most significant health inventions in history.' At the same time, Kulldorff said he opposed the vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic in part because, in his view, people who had already been infected with the virus did not need them; and vaccination efforts should have been focused on the elderly, who were dying at far greater rates. 'Vaccines are a vital medical invention, allowing people to obtain immunity without the risk that comes from getting sick,' Kulldorff Advertisement Kulldorff was dismissed from his hospital, Mass General Brigham, and from Harvard Medical School, over the hospital's requirement for staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Kulldorff has said he declined to get the COVID shot because he had already been infected with the virus, which gave him immunity; and he didn't consider it ethical to get the vaccine while others needed it more. Kulldorff also said he has an immune deficiency that made him especially vulnerable to complications from vaccines. 'I am very much in favor of vaccines, but I was against the vaccine mandates for a few reasons,' Kulldorff said in the January interview . 'If you already had COVID, there is no need for the vaccine. It gives you natural immunity. It's better for others to take it.' Chris Serres can be reached at
The Irish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
JoJo Siwa ‘dropped from record label' amid romance with Chris Hughes
JOJO Siwa has 'been dropped from her record label', according to reports. The US star, who is in Advertisement 5 JoJo Siwa has reportedly been dropped by her record label Credit: Getty 5 The US star is said to be no longer working with Columbia Records Credit: Getty The huge label represents the likes of Adele Beyoncé, Harry Styles, but is said to have cut ties with JoJo after just one year on its books. According to But the publication has claimed the Dance Moms star released her newest single, Bulletproof , independently and is now on the hunt for a new label while in the UK. JoJo, 22, is also no longer listed on Columbia's website, where she was previously featured alongside other artists including Miley Cyrus and Halle. Advertisement READ MORE ON JOJO SIWA A source told the Mail: "JoJo has been dropped by Columbia Records… she self-released her latest song Bulletproof whereas Karma was done with the label. "She has been in London on the lookout for a new record company to sign with and playing gigs hoping to impress the right people." The Sun has contacted JoJo's reps for comment. Following her recent Celebrity Big Brother stint, JoJo returned home to the US before travelling to Advertisement Most read in Music Exclusive She has since flown back to London and has been busy visiting various radio stations and giving interviews to promote her music. JoJo has also performed two JoJo Siwa fans say she 'broke the internet' with Karma music video after watching her sensual dance with female performer In an interview with Hits Radio last week, JoJo spoke about her new music and hinted that she was going it alone. She admitted she choreographed and directed the music video for her new song Bulletproof. Advertisement JoJo also revealed that she is turning over a new leaf with new, "more genuine" music. When asked what her new music will be like, JoJo replied: "Definitely more vulnerable, definitely more real. "I want everything to be pulled from real moments in my life and how I feel. Advertisement "With the new stuff, I really want to figure out who I am in my core. I want to make music that's still fun but has something real and substantial to it." Have YOU got a story or an amazing picture or video? Email and you could even get PAID Being in the UK means JoJo has been able to spend plenty of quality time with former Love Island star Chris. They were recently snapped enjoying Advertisement It came after JoJo admitted in an interview that she "would die" for Chris, who she met on Celebrity Big Brother. Speaking to , JoJo said: "It blows my mind that 30 days ago I would never have even imagined that I would be friends with Chris Hughes, that's the weirdest thing, much less be one of the closest people to me now in my life who I would die for. " 5 JoJo says she is taking a new direction with her music Credit: Getty 5 She headed to Mexico after CBB for several gigs and was joined by Chris Hughes Credit: itsjojosiwa/Instagram Advertisement 5 JoJo is currently back in the UK and on the hunt for a new label Credit: Instagram / itsjojosiwa
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
But first, my health: understanding abnormal uterine bleeding and your options
New Delhi [India], June 10th: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AUB) is a condition that affects millions of women and is one of the leading reasons for gynecological consultations globally. According to studies, up to 17.09 of Indian women of reproductive age experience AUB at some point in their lives. Irregular or heavy bleeding can have many causes, but endometrial polyps and fibroids are two common structural ones that can affect both quality of life and fertility. It's time to encourage Indian women to listen to their bodies and prioritize their health. 'But First, My Health' aims to raise awareness and empower women to seek timely medical advice for gynecological symptoms. To help women better understand these common conditions and navigate their options, this campaign aims to provide clear and accessible information about endometrial polyps and uterine fibroids. Endometrial polyps are small growths in the uterus that may cause spotting or unexpected bleeding, especially between periods or after menopause—though some women may have no symptoms at all. Uterine fibroids are firm muscle growths in or around the uterus that vary in size and location, sometimes altering its shape and causing symptoms. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding includes heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged periods (more than 7 days), irregular cycles, and unexpected bleeding. Research shows endometrial polyps are found in approximately 17.09% of women with AUB [2] Uterine fibroids affect 30–40% of women by age 35, increasing to 70–80% by age 50. Polyps and fibroids inside the uterus can affect fertility by blocking embryo implantation or altering the uterine lining, making it less supportive for pregnancy. Medications that change your hormone levels, such as birth control pills, progestin, or GnRH-like drugs, can help manage the symptoms caused by fibroids and polyps temporarily. However, these medicines don't make the growths disappear, so the symptoms often return once you stop using them . Besides medications, a minimally invasive technique, hysteroscopy is advised that involves inserting a thin camera through the cervix to visualize the uterine cavity. It is usually performed in an outpatient setting and offers quick recovery. A type of hysteroscopy, the mHTR system, offers a way to remove polyps and submucosal fibroids mechanically, without using heat. This gentler approach means less risk of damage, along with benefits like more precise removal [6], less pain, quicker recovery, and the important potential to preserve fertility. Because it's a non-surgical, outpatient procedure, this technique is a promising option for women who want to maintain their fertility and avoid more invasive surgeries. Endometrial polyps and submucosal fibroids are common, but manageable. Ignoring symptoms of AUB can lead to worsening health outcomes, including infertility. With increased awareness and access to modern tools like hysteroscopy and mHTR, women can reclaim their quality of life and reproductive health through less invasive and more effective solutions. To know more about this campaign and to understand your symptoms, visit Disclaimer: Issued in public interest by Medtronic. Views expressed are independent views of the Doctor intended for general information and educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Note to readers: This article is part of HT's paid consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. HT assumes no editorial responsibility for the content, including its accuracy, completeness, or any errors or omissions. Readers are advised to verify all information independently. Want to get your story featured as above? click here!
