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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Abbey Clancy leads Royal Ascot celebrity looks as Kate Middleton pulls out
Celebrities are gearing up for the second day of action in the sunshine at Royal Ascot, but Princess Kate opted against attending as she continues her return to duties following her cancer treatment The celebrity styles were out in force as the famous faces soaked up the sun on day two of Royal Ascot. The iconic horse racing event always brings the eye-catching look, and the second day's proceedings didn't disappoint. Statement headpieces and showstopping dresses are always front and centre at the stylish annual event. As is perfect tailoring impeccable tailoring. However, there was no sign of Princess Kate. The Princess of Wales had been expected to join her husband Prince William at Royal Ascot today. It was confirmed she will not be there as she continues her gradual return to duties following her cancer treatment She is said to be disappointed at not attending the famous social and sporting occasion in Berkshire, with her name having been initially included in the official programme as taking part in today's carriage procession in the second carriage alongside William. While Kate wasn't in attendance, her mum looked fabulous as she turned up in a summery look. Carole chose an airy lemon outfit and matching hat, while clutching a handbag of the same colour. She was joined by daughter-in-law Allizee Thevenet. Alizee opted for a similar style pastel outfit that was nipped at the waist. And Abbey Clancy was also sure to make an impressive entrance, too. She took to Instagram prior to her appearance to show her dazzling look with her followers. She struck a pose as she simply captioned her upload: "Ascot day". She looked stunning in a sleeveless silk gown which effortlessly hugged her trim physique. She completed the look with matching pointed-toe heels and a boater hat. Elsewhere, Georgia Toffolo lived up to the beauty is pain statement as she joked she "can't breathe" in her tight outfit. The former Made In Chelsea star took to the racecourse wearing a pale yellow dress that she accessorised with a bright red feathered fascinator. On Twitter /X, she wrote: "Breathing may be optional in this dress but it's worth it for Day 2 of Ascot. Going a bit more classic today: elegant, structured, and just the right amount of COLOUR!" Charlotte Hawkins also went for the colourful approach on a hot summer's day. The presenter donned a stunning floral patterned design that she paired with a sun hat. Lady Victoria Hervey was also in attendance. She opted for a green patterned dress that she matched up with a white blazer and fascinator. Zara and Mike Tindall also glammed up for the occasion. The former rugby union star wore a black morning suit jacket and top hat with a royal blue tie. Zara, meanwhile, went for a floral design and rose topper. Yesterday saw Penny Lancaster among those stealing the show with her stunning design. She joined son Alastair, 19, for the opening day's proceedings. She turned heads she stepped out in a glamorous vintage Dolce & Gabbana dress. The mother and son duo enjoyed some quality time together in a the rare public outing – weeks ahead of musician Sir Rod's epic Glastonbury headline performance.
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
From ‘Ghost Town Alive!' to ‘Summer Nights' band performances, season of easy living opens at Knott's
Summer at Knott's is here with Wild West-themed character interactions, nightly live music and lots of dancing. Ghost Town Alive! runs during the day — culminating with a family-friendly, dance-filled hoedown full of step-heeling and grape-vining through Calico Park. Meanwhile, Knott's Summer Nights livens up the evening and night with bands and performers at multiple stages throughout the park. The two summer events launched June 13 and run through Sept. 1. 'Summer Nights has been entertaining our guests since 2019 and since then we've seen the [evolution] of new bands, new music and of course great fun for all of our guests,' said producer Christopher Do. 'Ghost Town Alive has been running since 2016, the 75th anniversary of Ghost Town. Some of the citizens have changed throughout the years as a new storyline is presented with each subsequent year.' Do said guests can expect a mix of new and returning live music for this year's Knott's Summer Nights. 'We're excited to introduce some new bands to the mix,' he said. '90s Rockshow was a guest favorite last year and this year guests can find them at the Calico Mine Stage. Also joining this year at the Calico Mine Stage is Midnight Regret playing some familiar top '40s hits. At the Calico Park stage, we are welcoming a few new bands: the Ritchie Hummins Band, Tommy Drinkard & the Remedy as well as some returning favorites like Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five, and Stone Soul.' There are also some fun returning games including Fla-ringo, Cornhole and Zing That Ring — a habit-forming hook-and-ring game located on the outskirts of the Calico Mine Stage. Also at the Calico Mine Stage, Do said, they are introducing some new pay-to-play games with special prizes developed by the Knott's Games department. In addition to the big hoedown, Ghost Town Alive! also features a whole Ghost Town full of characters and activities — from the fire wagon coming through with some water misting to interactions in the dress shop and visits to The Old School House. Characters may elicit the help of guests in secret missions and puzzle-solving. 'The puzzles and immersive elements of Ghost Town Alive! are designed to appeal to every level of guest — from the casual observer to the deep diver or returning guest,' Do said. 'Often, our citizens may use puzzles to help deepen the experience of any one of our guests.' Show Director Rovin Dickinson said acting in Ghost Town Alive! is different from other forms of performing in that it requires making the guest the star in their story and sometimes the focus of attention — the role usually reserved for the actor. 'Each guest is different, and every interaction unique. For the performer, it may be challenging at times to be the supporting role in several different experiences at once,' Dickinson said. 'Our citizens are great at meeting our guests where they are at, encouraging them to engage as much or as little as they desire. It's sometimes as simple and as a quick question of what they're doing or if they can help with a task to get them engulfed into the story.' Of course, as with other big seasonal events at Knott's, food is a big part of the fun. Director of Food and Beverage Wilf Seymour said 40 new menu items were added in time for their Flavors of Summer. 'This summer, we will be trying out some new summer favorites with a Knott's twist. Blue Bunny is our ice cream supplier, and our pastry chef took inspiration from the strawberry shortcake bar and turned it into a new dessert called the strawberry crunch bar,' he said. 'We serve a lot of elotes during the summer, so we've decided to include it as a topping on our new summer pizza — the delicious roasted elote and chicken pizza with chipotle mayo.' They've also added kimchi crab tots — tater tots tossed in Cajun seasoning topped with imitation crab meat, kimchi, spicy mayo and green onions. 'Fresh berries are always popular during the summer. We have topped our fresh funnel cakes with lots of fresh berries for the new berry bliss funnel cake found at Sutter's Funnel Cake,' Seymour said. 'We have some great new beverages coming for the summer, like the juicy pale ale. We also have some great Italian sodas at Prop Shop Pizzeria.' Another intriguing new item is the grilled pineapple beef burger. 'The grilled pineapple beef burger was based on a Hawaiian grill idea we were playing with,' he said. 'We wanted to make pineapple chicken, and then we tried a teriyaki beef dish that we had planned to do at Boardwalk. However, we needed a signature burger for the summer, and this led us down the path of experimenting with these ideas on a burger.' The Tajin funnel cake was also a bit of inspired experimentation. 'We love to experiment with different combinations for our funnel cakes here, and the inspiration for the mango soft serve and Tajin funnel cake came from a mangonada, as well as a spicy funnel cake we served last year,' he said. 'We wanted to pair these two flavors together.' Seymour said the summer menu is a 'fun creation' and captures many of the summer flavors that guests enjoy. 'We have had the opportunity to taste everything a few times and make some adjustments that make the menu items fit nicely into our theme park world,' he said.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Russell 2000 Stock to Keep an Eye On and 2 to Approach with Caution
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns. Picking the right small caps isn't easy, and that's exactly why StockStory exists - to help you focus on the best opportunities. Keeping that in mind, here is one Russell 2000 stock that could be a breakout winner and two that may struggle to keep up. Market Cap: $2.65 billion With customers across the foundry and fabless markets, FormFactor (NASDAQ:FORM) is a US-based provider of test and measurement technologies for semiconductors. Why Do We Avoid FORM? Annual revenue growth of 4.4% over the last five years was below our standards for the semiconductor sector Estimated sales growth of 2.4% for the next 12 months is soft and implies weaker demand Costs have risen faster than its revenue over the last five years, causing its operating margin to decline by 6.1 percentage points FormFactor's stock price of $33.70 implies a valuation ratio of 23.3x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including FORM in your portfolio, it's free. Market Cap: $3.54 billion Starting as a small community bank in 1950 and expanding through strategic acquisitions across the Southeast, United Community Banks (NYSE:UCB) is a regional bank holding company that provides financial services including loans, deposits, wealth management, and merchant services across the southeastern United States. Why Does UCB Worry Us? Muted 1.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years shows its demand lagged behind its bank peers Net interest margin of 3.3% is well below other banks, signaling its loans aren't very profitable Annual earnings per share growth of 1.1% underperformed its revenue over the last five years, showing its incremental sales were less profitable United Community Banks is trading at $29.11 per share, or 1x forward P/B. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why UCB doesn't pass our bar. Market Cap: $1.65 billion Established in 1901, Limbach (NASDAQ: LMB) provides integrated building systems solutions, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services. Why Does LMB Catch Our Eye? Operating margin improved by 5.3 percentage points over the last five years as it eliminated redundant costs Additional sales over the last two years increased its profitability as the 53.3% annual growth in its earnings per share outpaced its revenue Industry-leading 22.9% return on capital demonstrates management's skill in finding high-return investments, and its returns are growing as it capitalizes on even better market opportunities At $141.83 per share, Limbach trades at 34.3x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it's free. Market indices reached historic highs following Donald Trump's presidential victory in November 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is clouded by new trade policies that could impact business confidence and growth. While this has caused many investors to adopt a "fearful" wait-and-see approach, we're leaning into our best ideas that can grow regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Take advantage of Mr. Market by checking out our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Conspiracy Scandal Sentences Ex-OC Supervisor Andrew Do to 5 Years in Federal Prison
Conspiracy Scandal Sentences Ex-OC Supervisor Andrew Do to 5 Years in Federal Prison originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Andrew Do, a former supervisor for Orange County, was sentenced Monday to five years in federal prison for a conspiracy to commit bribery — the maximum sentence for a crime of this accepted over $500,000 in personal bribes and voted in favor of $10 million in COVID-19 relief funds to a charity affiliated with one of his daughters, all while in office, according to the U.S. Department of resigned his O.C. office and pled guilty to a charge of conspiracy after his daughter, Rhiannon Do, fell under fire for purchasing a million-dollar home in Tustin that was allegedly purchased with the pandemic relief funds. Do has since forfeited the home. His attorneys asked that their client serve just under three years, but the prosecution pushed for the maximum sentence. The judge favored the prosecution's suggestion, which stated Do used county money to pay for self-serving endeavors like extravagant dinners, credit card debt and personal property DOJ said Do will be responsible for repaying the bribes, forfeiting certain assets and relinquishing control of his pension earned during the scandal. Additionally, he will repay the money his daughters accrued, including that of Viet America Society, the nonprofit Rhiannon worked at and used to purchase her home.'No one is above the law. This maximum sentencing of Andrew Do sends a strong message that we do not tolerate public corruption in Orange County,' said O.C. Vice Chair Katrina Foley in a statement obtained by FOX 11. 'Andrew Do enriched himself off the suffering of others, betraying our residents and violating his oath of office. I commend the Department of Justice for holding him fully accountable.' This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger reunite for Towie special filming in Portugal for 15th anniversary
The next series is a special one - celebrating 15 years of the hit reality show TOWIE TAKEOVER Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger reunite for Towie special filming in Portugal for 15th anniversary TOWIE favourites Amy Childs and Lauren Goodger were turning heads as they were spotted soaking up the sun in Portugal while filming the upcoming series. Towie is back with a brand new series on ITV2 and ITVX later this year. Advertisement 5 Lauren Goodger and Amy Childs basked in the sunshine filming Towie on holiday Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD 5 Longtime pals Amy and Lauren were all smiles Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD 5 Amy stunned in a plunging dress Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD 5 Lauren wore statement heels with a gorgeous pink dress Credit: Objective Media Group/RAW IMAGE LTD Lauren stunned in a plunging pink dress paired with oversized sunglasses, oozing glamour as she joined the rest of the cast near the pool at a luxury resort. Meanwhile, Amy showcased her incredible figure in a high-waisted cut-out brown swimsuit, styled with a sequin lime green shawl and a woven cowboy hat. She later changed into a gorgeous yellow crochet dress, teamed with high heels for an evening look. The cast of jetted to Portugal last week and are filming scenes in the Algarve for the hotly anticipated 36th series – a special one, as the show celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Advertisement Amy is joined by fiance Billy and their kids for the Towie away trip. The ITVBe work trip comes amid a tough time for Amy, who recently revealed her nuptials with fiance Billy Delbosq have been scrapped for now. Mum of four Amy, 34, who first postponed her specialI Do day following her engagement in 2023, has again pushed back plans due to her mum's poor health. She has addressed rumours her weight loss is down to "fat jabs", finally opening up about her extreme weight loss, which has seen her shed two stone. Advertisement Speaking to OK! Magazine, she said: "People don't know what is going on behind closed doors. 'I'm going through so much at the minute that the weight has fallen off me. I worry about my mum constantly. Amy Childs and fiance Billy DelBosq send defiant message as they celebrate her birthday amid rocky patch rumours and cancelled wedding 'She's very emotional – she thinks she's going to have another heart attack. 'People think I'm not eating, but I do eat. To be honest, I do feel better when I'm a bit heavier than I am at the moment. Advertisement There's so much going on at the minute – it's the result of pure stress." Addressing fans who had speculated she had used medication to shed the pounds she said: 'I just want to be clear that, as I've said before, I'm not using weight-loss injections." Towie, one of ITVX's most streamed titles with 66 million streams in the last 12 months, ended on an explosive high earlier this year. Series 35 came to an end last month, with the fate of some cast members hanging in the balance after a particularly emotional few months. Advertisement Fans will pick up where they left off when the BAFTA winning show returns later this year. The drama is set to unfold against the backdrop of golden beaches, secluded coves and turquoise waters as the Essex crew navigate the trials and tribulations of their relationships and rivalries. Rebecca Kenny-Smith, Creative Director, Unscripted, Objective Entertainment said: 'This is Towie's first trip to Portugal and it's shaping up to be an unforgettable getaway! "We're anticipating lots of Towie antics in the Algarve and what better way to celebrate the milestone 15th anniversary. It's fantastic to start the new series with a burst of sunshine and then we're back in Essex for more drama.' Advertisement Series 36 also marks a homecoming for Towie as it will return to ITV2 and ITVX for its 15th anniversary.
