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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe wears fitted leggings as she heads out for a walk with her rarely seen boyfriend
Jennifer Metcalfe put on a sporty display as she headed out for a walk in Cheshire with her rarely seen boyfriend on Friday. The Hollyoaks actress, 41, who was first spotted with Josh in December 2023, wore a pair of brown fitted leggings. She teamed her casual outfit with a matching strappy top and layered over a black oversized hoodie. Jennifer, best known for her role as Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, completed her look with trainers. Josh opted for a bright blue Nike T-shirt which he teamed with a pair of loose fitting shorts. Before meeting, Jennifer had been single since 2020, when she split from Greg Lake, with whom she has six-year-old son Dayne. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday on Valentine's day last year, Jennifer admitted: 'I have recently been spending time with someone and he makes me feel happy. 'I look forward to seeing him and our time together is always lovely.' The star also admitted that prior to meeting her new man she gave celebrity dating app Raya a try, but never actually went on a date. She explained: 'I tried that celebrity dating app Raya but I never went on a date. 'I prefer to meet someone and get an idea of them in real life before dating, so that app got deleted quickly.' Jennifer has recently returned from a trip to Portugal with her co-star Nadine Mulkerrin. The Hollyoaks star looked incredible in a skimpy brown bikini, which showcased her toned physique, as she enjoyed a break from her hectic schedule. The stylish two-piece consisted of a triangle bikini top and matching high-leg bottoms and featured gold-toned hardware. Her co-star Nadine, 31, who stars as Cleo McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, flaunted her enviable figure in a stylish black bandeau bikini top and matching low-rise bottoms. She completed her look with a gold pendant necklace and a black wide-brim beach hat as she enjoyed a glass of bubbly with her best pal. The beach club was aesthetically decorated and featured large sunbeds, a round pool, and a private dining area with a rustic table setting. Sharing the snaps to Instagram, Jennifer captioned the post: 'Beautiful day ☀️ ❤️ My little fellow ratty head @nadinemulkerrin.'
Glasgow Times
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Mural painted for 'murdered' Glasgow ex-football starlet
Artist Tef has sprayed the memorial to Josh near his hometown, where flowers have been laid next to the 28-year-old's portrait. The homage to the ex-footie starlet shows him smiling over a red background in a poignant tribute. Josh's body was discovered at a property in Glasgow's Caldwell Avenue on Monday, May 5 after cops were alerted to a report of a concern for a person. Mural painted for 'murdered' Glasgow ex-football starlet (Image: Colin Mearns) READ MORE: Tributes paid to Josh Taplin after Glasgow murder A GoFundMe page, created by his friend Stephen Kelly, was set up after the news of his death to help support Josh's family with funeral costs.
New York Post
a day ago
- Business
- New York Post
Trump uncertain over whether to support senator's push to raise minimum wage
President Donald Trump signaled he was not sure about whether or not he would support a recent proposal led by GOP Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour. 'I haven't seen it. I'd have to speak to Josh. He's a very good friend of mine,' Trump said Wednesday from the Oval Office after a reporter asked whether he supported the move. 'That's interesting that Josh did that. You have to think about that one.' Advertisement Alongside Democrat Vermont Sen. Peter Welch, Hawley introduced the Higher Wages for American Workers Act last week. If passed, the legislation would more than double the current federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15.00 per hour. Currently, at least 31 states require businesses to pay most workers above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour — including Hawley's home state of Missouri. 'Some people agree with it. Some people don't,' Trump added while speaking to reporters from the Resolute Desk. 'You know, some people say it really turns away business, restaurants, clothes and a lot of things happen. Other people agree. I'd have to speak to Josh — he's a good guy.' Advertisement 3 If passed, the legislation would more than double the current federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15.00 per hour. AP 3 Currently, at least 31 states require businesses to pay most workers above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Julia – Hawley has framed the raise to the minimum wage as 'a populist position.' 'If we're going to be a working people's party, we have to do something for working people,' the senator told NBC News after the bill was introduced last week. 'And working people haven't gotten a raise in years. So they need a raise.' Advertisement Hawley's somewhat surprising move to support an increase to the federal minimum wage follows other moves he has made in an effort to push an economic populist agenda. 3 Hawley has framed the raise to the minimum wage as 'a populist position.' Getty Images Hawley partnered with progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in February, to introduce legislation that seeks to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. On Tuesday, Hawley voted alongside progressives like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Sanders and against the majority of Republicans when he declined to support legislation that imposes regulations on the cryptocurrency market, which critics fear will benefit institutional players at the cost of smaller investors. Advertisement Hawley's office declined to comment for this story.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Will Trump support the GOP's plan to double the federal minimum wage?
President Donald Trump is signaling uncertainty over whether he will support a high-profile Republican proposal to more than double the federal minimum wage, reflecting ongoing divisions within the GOP as economic populism gains traction in Washington. Speaking from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Trump responded to questions about the 'Higher Wages for American Workers Act,' a bipartisan bill introduced last week by GOP Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri and Democrat Senator Peter Welch of Vermont. The legislation would raise the federal minimum wage from its current $7.25 per hour—unchanged since 2009—to $15 per hour, a move that would impact millions of workers nationwide. 'I haven't seen it. I'd have to speak to Josh. He's a very good friend of mine,' Trump said. 'That's interesting that Josh did that. You have to think about that one.' He added, 'Some people agree with it. Some people don't. You know, some people say it really turns away business, restaurants, clothes and a lot of things happen. Other people agree. I'd have to speak to Josh — he's a good guy'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Direct Shopping From Adidas Franchise Store, Up To 50% Off Original Adidas Get Offer Undo The politics of a wage hike The proposal marks a notable shift for Senator Hawley, who has positioned himself as an economic populist. 'If we're going to be a working people's party, we have to do something for working people,' Hawley told NBC News after introducing the bill. 'And working people haven't gotten a raise in years. So they need a raise.' Hawley's support for a higher minimum wage follows his recent efforts to cap credit card interest rates and his alignment with progressive senators on certain consumer protection issues. Live Events Currently, at least 31 states—including Missouri—require most businesses to pay above the federal minimum wage, but 20 states still adhere to the $7.25 standard. The proposed legislation would more than double the federal base wage, a move that supporters say is overdue given inflation and stagnant wage growth. Critics, however, warn that such a sharp increase could hurt small businesses, lead to job losses, and drive up prices for consumers. Trump's record and the broader debate Trump's ambivalence is consistent with his past positions. While he has occasionally expressed openness to modest increases, he has generally opposed large federal hikes, citing concerns about regional cost differences and the potential for negative impacts on small businesses. In an earlier interview, Trump had acknowledged the minimum wage was 'very low' but warned against drastic changes, pointing to restaurant closures in high-wage states like California as a cautionary tale. The debate comes at a time when Democrats are also pushing for a separate bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 per hour by 2030, with further increases tied to median wage growth. However, with the Republican-controlled Senate and Trump's uncertain stance, the path forward for any significant wage increase remains unclear. Adding to the complexity, Trump recently revoked a Biden-era executive order that had set a $15 minimum wage for federal contractors, lowering it to $13.30 per hour for most contracts. This move has further highlighted the administration's mixed signals on wage policy.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Josh Allen reveals he's enjoyed a 'good offseason'
Josh Allen has enjoyed a "good offseason" after marrying Hailee Steinfeld. The 29-year-old sports star and Hailee, 28, tied the knot in an outdoor ceremony in California at the end of May, and Josh has revealed that he's currently enjoying his summer break, ahead of the new NFL season. The Buffalo Bills star - who got engaged to Hailee in 2024 - told People: "I've golfed a lot. That was pretty cool. I golfed at Augusta after the Masters. "I will mention that I did get married and that was the most important part. Yeah, it's been a good offseason." Josh is widely recognised as one of the best players in the NFL, but he feels as though there's still room for some improvement. The sports star said: "In the last couple of years, I've really gotten my diet down and feel like that's in a good spot, but I still found myself up at 11:30, midnight still up. "I feel like if I can get my diet down as well as my sleep down, then sky's the limit in terms of what I can do throughout the day and on the field." Meanwhile, Josh recently gushed that he made "the right" decision in marrying Hailee, describing the actress as his "best friend". Asked about his achievements in 2025, Josh told reporters at a press conference: "They've all been big. None other than marrying my best friend. "She makes everything easier. I don't really focus on the other stuff, that was the most important decision I'll make in my life, and I made the right one." The loved-up couple previously opened up about their engagement, with Hailee revealing that the sport star's proposal caught her by surprise. Asked if she suspected that Josh would pop the question, Hailee told Who What Wear: "Oh my God, no! You talk to your girlfriends about that, right, where you're like, 'I just don't want to know'." The Hollywood star admitted that she loved everything about the proposal. Hailee - who began dating Josh back in May 2023 - shared: "It was magical. That's the word."
