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Scotsman
10 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Partnership gives Fife teens boost on career ladder
Two female Fifers are building their construction careers thanks to a partnership between the local careers service and a major employer. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Emily Morrison and Lara Montgomery were given the chance to gain work experience at the development site for the new Fife College Dunfermline Learning Campus, which has cemented their ambition to work in construction. The opportunities were created thanks to connections made between Skills Development Scotland (SDS) careers advisers in Fife and international infrastructure group Balfour Beatty. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Careers Adviser Emma Balfour knew the opportunity would be invaluable to both 17 year-old Emily and 16 year-old Lara, who she met as pupils at St Columba's High. L-R - Emily Morrison and Lara Montgomery Lara, now studying joinery at Fife College would get hands on experience whilst young carer Emily, who has just left school, was unsure about her future. Emma explained: 'In school, Lara came for advice and help around applying for college courses. Woodwork was the only subject she enjoyed and so she was keen to progress in that and we successfully worked together to get her a college place. After that, she visited me at the careers office to explain that, whilst she liked her course, she wanted to know if there were other options open to her within construction. 'Emily didn't feel like she fitted in at school. I would often meet with her at other locations and built up a good relationship with her, setting her up with a Young Carers Card and helping her apply for a part time job at McDonalds. Whilst she knew she would like to do something practical as a career, she didn't have any qualifications to apply for college. I thought the experience at the campus would give her a fantastic insight into construction careers.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Both teens jumped at the chance and Emily, from Kelty, gained two weeks experience on site while Lara, from Dunfermline, was able to fit in four days of work around her studies. L-R SDS Careers Adviser Emma Balfour; Lara Montgomery; Emily Morrison; Balfour Beatty Social Impact Advisor Bethany Welsh Emily said: 'I was going to leave school with no plan. I was so confused and I didn't have a clue about my future until I spoke to Emma. Emma thought a hands-on job would suit me, but I'd never thought of construction before, even though my dad thought I would do well in that type of work.' Lara said: 'Getting this chance through Emma and Balfour Beatty was amazing and it has helped me to realise that I'm on the right career path.' During their time on site, Emily and Lara experienced the wide range of roles involved in the project to show the variety of jobs available within construction. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Emily and Lara were accredited by the Engineering Development Trust, to acknowledge their achievements, and their efforts have also led to both getting offers of paid work experience from Balfour Beatty. Bethany Welsh, Balfour Beatty's Social Impact Advisor who oversaw the placements, said: "We are proud to have supported the development of emerging talent through the Dunfermline campus project, providing valuable opportunities for young female professionals to grow within the industry. "Through close collaboration with our team, Lara and Emily have demonstrated outstanding commitment, enthusiasm, and adaptability, seamlessly integrating into the workplace. As we near the project's completion, we remain dedicated to fostering future opportunities and supporting the next generation of talent in the sector."
Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Hides From Her Dog on Walk, 'Never' Again
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An innocent game of hide-and-seek played by an owner and her dog has pulled on the heartstrings of internet users—leaving hundreds of thousands in tears. The TikTok clip shared by @larajadef titled with the overlay text "I hid from my dog and never again," shows a lighthearted game of hide-and-seek in a woodland setting that quickly took an unexpectedly emotional turn. In the video, Lara hides behind a tree, hoping to playfully surprise her dog. But her senior companion doesn't take it as a game. Instead, the canine appears disoriented and heartbroken, slowly turning in circles as she searches for her missing human. The moment is striking—not for its humor, but for its raw display of attachment and confusion. When the dog finally spots Lara, her entire demeanor changes. Her tail wags with relief and she trots over, clearly overwhelmed with joy to be reunited. It is a moment of reunion that encapsulates the deep bond between canines and their owners. The clip closes with the quiet, painful realization that this wasn't just a game for the pup—it was a moment of genuine distress. The June 19 video has amassed over 418,000 views and more than 27,000 likes, with thousands of users flooding the comments section to express their heartbreak and empathy. "This makes me think about all the abandoned dogs left by their owners. My heart I can't," one user wrote. "Now all I can think about is the poor pups that get lost and can't find their owners," said another. A third commenter added: "Oh that made me so sad. I don't understand how some ppl [people] can abandon their pets and not feel remorse." A Staffordshire terrier is seen outdoors. A Staffordshire terrier is seen outdoors. Provided via Julie Saraceno / Benton-Franklin Humane Society Research from the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy (NCPPSP) conducted a study across 12 selected animal shelters in the United States. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) later published its findings, highlighting the top 10 reasons people gave for surrendering their pets. Several reasons were commonly cited for both cats and dogs, including: moving; landlords not allowing pets; having too many animals in the home; the financial burden of pet care; personal issues faced by the owner; lack of proper facilities; and no available homes for littermates. For cats specifically, additional reasons included family members having allergies; issues with house soiling; and incompatibility with other pets. In the case of dogs, owners most often cited lack of time, the pet's illness, and behavioral problems such as biting. Newsweek reached out to @larajadef for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
CNA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Hollywood actress Jessica Alba set to appear in girl group Katseye's upcoming music video
They could describe everything with one single word, and on Thursday morning (Jun 19), that word was not " gnarly". Global girl group Katseye shocked fans with the latest teaser of its upcoming music video, Gabriela, by revealing that Hollywood star Jessica Alba will be making an appearance. Gabriela is set to premiere on Friday and, from the looks of it, will mark a departure from previous Katseye releases with its Latin-inspired beats. The music video for Gabriela seems to have taken a page from telenovelas, with scenes of Katseye members fighting in evening gowns. Thursday's teaser ended with a shot of Jessica Alba in a red jacket exiting the frame. Fans have since expressed their anticipation for the song and collaboration. "Jessica Alba? She's literally one of the prettiest movie stars ever. How did Katseye even get to have her in this? This is gonna be iconic," wrote a fan. Others have praised the members' aesthetics and vocals in the trailer. "Lara looks so pretty! Everyone fits the concept so well and I'm loving the fits," praised another fan.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Indian-origin pop star Lara Rajagopalan falsely reported to US immigration
Indian-American musician Lara Rajagopalan, a member of the global pop music group Katseye, was recently subjected to a false tip submitted to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A screenshot of the anonymous tip submitted to ICE alleged that the teen musician lacked the proper authorisation to stay and work in the complainant was reportedly a K-Pop fan. "There is an illegal alien in LA known by the name Lara Rajagopalan; she has not obtained the necessary visa or legal status required to remain in the US and appears to be working and residing in the United States without legal authorisation," the reported summary on the "criminal activity" form reported to the authorities, Rajagopalan is a US citizen. The musician also faced hate posts and comments online. A social media user posted a screenshot of the alleged complaint involving the Katseye member, accompanied by the message, "See you in the city jail," and tagged the situation escalated, Lara's supporters raised concerns that she was facing such treatment due to her Indian complaint comes amid an ongoing surge in immigration enforcement actions, with US authorities intensifying raids and deportation efforts across the country.A fan wrote on X, "Blocking everyone who justifies racism towards Lara over fanwars. It's Always her who has to deal with such things because she's Indian. Do people think deportation jokes are funny? This happened to Hanni and now to Lara. They're getting called 'illegal aliens' over K-pop fanwars (sic)".advertisementEarlier this month, Khaby Lame, the world's most-followed social media star on TikTok, with 162 million followers, was detained by ICE in Nevada for overstaying his tourist IS LARA RAJAGOPALAN?Lara was born to Kavita Rajagopalan, an Indian Tamil, and Sri Rajagopalan, a Sri Lankan Tamil. She grew up in Dallas and Los Angeles. In 2018, she featured in a video for Michelle Obama's Global Girls Alliance. She achieved second place in the final lineup began training in acting, dancing, and singing at the age of in both English and Tamil, she is known for her standout fashion Los Angeles-based girl group Katseye has rapidly gained attention on the K-Pop scene since their debut in June 2023 with their debut single, aptly titled "Debut".Described as a global girl group, Katseye is composed of six members — Sophia, Manon, Daniela, Lara, Megan, and Yoonchae.
GMA Network
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
GMA Network's Gigi Santiago-Lara honored to be first PH Ambassador for Asian Academy of Creative Arts
GMA Network Vice President for Musical, Variety, Specials, and Alternative Productions for Entertainment Group Gigi Santiago-Lara expressed her delight after being named as the first Asian Academy of Creative Arts (AACA) Ambassador from the Philippines. Following Lara's appointment, AACA President Michael McKay and Chief Executive Officer Fiona McKay paid a visit to the GMA Network headquarters in Quezon City on Wednesday. 'Natutuwa kami, natutuwa tayong lahat dahil it's their first time to come to GMA, and we're happy to welcome them kasi it's the first time din that we have an ambassador from the Philippines, from GMA,' Lara said. 'Excited din kami kasi tomorrow we will have a conference about production,' she added. 'Napakagandang topic ito and very timely, so natutuwa tayo na nandito sila ngayon.' Other GMA Network executives were also present during the gathering to welcome the special guests, including Senior Vice President and Head of GMA Integrated News and GMA Regional TV and Synergy Oliver B. Amoroso and Vice President and Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications Angel Javier Cruz. Also in attendance were Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategic Planning and Business Development and Concurrent Chief Risk Officer, and Head of Program Support, GMA Network, Inc. President and COO, GMA Ventures Regie C. Bautista; Officer-in-Charge for Entertainment Group and Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy; and Officer-in-Charge for Program Management Mildred G. Garcia. President McKay emphasized the support given by GMA Network to AACA, highlighting the network's role as an ambassador and successful company, especially at the national level. 'We think that there's more to come from the Philippines, and we think there's more success. We see the Philippines as a really important market, really important nation, and with a lot to contribute. So again, thank you for having us today,' he said. He also congratulated the network on its 75th anniversary, calling it a 'fantastic achievement' and expressing admiration for the creativity and thought processes in content coming from GMA Network and the Philippines. 'We love to see the thought processes that come from the content. We like to see the way you approach things, whether it's news, you know, you're in amongst it all,' he said. 'It's really tremendous and it's been great to watch GMA's work over the years.' As Philippine Ambassador, Lara will serve as a Member of Jury for the AACA Awards and support the Academy in its skills development programs. Lara joins esteemed media executive Ambassadors from Australia, Thailand, Chinese Mainland, Malaysia, India, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Myanmar as part of Asia-Pacific's prestigious award-giving body for creative excellence. —CDC, GMA Integrated News
