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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Health
- North Wales Live
Silentnight's 'genius' cooling blanket that '96% of women said improved sleep'
The menopause can usher in a host of undesirable side effects, with sleep disruption due to night sweats and hot flashes being among the most troublesome. On average, these symptoms rob women of roughly two hours and 36 minutes of sleep each night - a cumulative impact that rapidly accumulates. Silentnight has launched a new cooling bedding collection specifically tailored for menopausal women to help them achieve more restful sleep. The range is designed to combat overheating and discomfort during the night. What's more, it works for all kinds of restless sleepers - so even shoppers not going through the menopause could benefit. In trials, an impressive 96% of women reported improved sleep using the range, while all experienced immediate cooling relief. One standout product from the collection is the Restore Cooling Lightweight Blanket (£44.99), currently available at a reduced price of £38.24 with the discount code 15RESTORE. This soft grey blanket is made from cooling cotton and breathable jersey cotton - materials chosen for their temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking properties. The result is a blanket that feels refreshingly cool to the touch and gentle on the skin, making it perfect for both warm nights and hormonal fluctuations. The blanket is also easy to care for, as it is machine washable and safe for the dryer, ensuring it stays fresh and clean for the foreseeable future, according to the Manchester Evening News. However, there are numerous other moisture-wicking alternatives available on the market. For example, Piglet in Bed offers linen sheets in a variety of colours that are not only timeless but also breathable. For duvet aficionados, the new low-tog Slumberland option starts at £49.99 and has been praised by shoppers as 'perfect for all year round. One user praising the Silentnight creation labelled the Restore blanket ' the best ever'. They said: "I'm going through menopause, and the weather is so hot. This blanket is amazing. I don't wake up in a sweat anymore. I've had the best sleep since I bought it. I would recommend this." Another buyer remarked: "I've been struggling with getting hot at night, and this has been brilliant; I either use just this or a top sheet with it. I've now bought a second so that one can be in the wash. Highly recommended." Unfortunately, the reviews aren't universally glowing. A dissatisfied customer stated: "For one, it's short, it won't keep you cool all night, I still have to take it off several times a night, I sleep with a cool air fan set at 16 degrees Celsius, and I am still very hot, I wake up tired." Yet another shopper recounted their positive encounter, sharing: "My mum bought this for me as I'm going through the menopause and haven't had a good night's sleep in years. I used it for the first time last night and have to say it's genius, and I was so happy that I didn't want to get up." One user raved about it: "It's big enough that when the part covering you feels warmer, you can just pull across another bit and instantly feel cool again." Another consumer also gave it their seal of approval, saying: "This works. It has two different sides. One is cooler with a silky texture, and the other is a cotton-type fabric, providing a slightly cosier feeling. Lightweight with minimal filling, it really helps me sleep during these muggy summer nights."
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 UK Stocks Estimated To Be Trading Below Fair Value By Up To 38.1%
The United Kingdom market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery. In this environment, identifying stocks that are trading below their fair value can be an appealing strategy for investors looking to capitalize on potential long-term gains amidst broader market uncertainties. Name Current Price Fair Value (Est) Discount (Est) Victrex (LSE:VCT) £7.86 £15.58 49.6% LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL) £2.95 £5.61 47.4% Informa (LSE:INF) £7.906 £14.45 45.3% Ibstock (LSE:IBST) £1.628 £3.13 48% Huddled Group (AIM:HUD) £0.032 £0.06 46.5% Greatland Gold (AIM:GGP) £0.165 £0.3 44.4% Gooch & Housego (AIM:GHH) £5.88 £11.02 46.6% GlobalData (AIM:DATA) £1.545 £3.08 49.9% Entain (LSE:ENT) £7.476 £13.64 45.2% Duke Capital (AIM:DUKE) £0.295 £0.53 44.8% Click here to see the full list of 55 stocks from our Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener. Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener. Overview: Restore plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers secure and sustainable business services for data, information, communications, and assets primarily in the United Kingdom with a market cap of £351.89 million. Operations: The company's revenue segments include Datashred (£36 million), Technology (£36.10 million), Harrow Green (£35.30 million), and Information Management (£167.90 million). Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 38.1% Restore is trading at £2.57, significantly below its estimated fair value of £4.15, suggesting it may be undervalued based on discounted cash flows. Despite a slower revenue growth forecast of 10.6% per year compared to the market's 3.6%, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 24.8% annually, outpacing the UK market average of 14.4%. The company recently became profitable with a net income of £12.4 million for 2024 and announced an increased dividend payout. Our growth report here indicates Restore may be poised for an improving outlook. Get an in-depth perspective on Restore's balance sheet by reading our health report here. Overview: Dr. Martens plc designs, develops, procures, markets, sells, and distributes footwear under the Dr. Martens brand and has a market cap of £738.40 million. Operations: Dr. Martens generates revenue primarily from its footwear segment, which amounts to £787.60 million. Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 27.9% Dr. Martens is trading at £0.77, below its estimated fair value of £1.06, highlighting potential undervaluation based on cash flows. Despite a volatile share price and a recent decline in net income to £4.5 million from £69.2 million, earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 47.8% annually over the next three years, outpacing the UK market average of 14.4%. However, profit margins have decreased and dividends remain undercovered by earnings. Our comprehensive growth report raises the possibility that Dr. Martens is poised for substantial financial growth. Take a closer look at Dr. Martens' balance sheet health here in our report. Overview: Mitie Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers facilities management and professional services both in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market capitalization of £1.78 billion. Operations: Mitie's revenue segments include Communities (£869.80 million), Business Services (£2.24 billion), and Technical Services (£1.98 billion). Estimated Discount To Fair Value: 37.6% Mitie Group, trading at £1.47, is undervalued compared to its fair value estimate of £2.35, with earnings projected to grow 16.6% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.4%. The company recently completed a share buyback worth £2.8 million and announced an 8% dividend increase for FY25 despite a dip in net income from £126.3 million to £101.4 million year-on-year amidst ongoing M&A discussions with Marlowe plc. Upon reviewing our latest growth report, Mitie Group's projected financial performance appears quite optimistic. Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Mitie Group's balance sheet health report. Unlock our comprehensive list of 55 Undervalued UK Stocks Based On Cash Flows by clicking here. Are you invested in these stocks already? Keep abreast of every twist and turn by setting up a portfolio with Simply Wall St, where we make it simple for investors like you to stay informed and proactive. Take control of your financial future using Simply Wall St, offering free, in-depth knowledge of international markets to every investor. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Diversify your portfolio with solid dividend payers offering reliable income streams to weather potential market turbulence. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include AIM:RST LSE:DOCS and LSE:MTO. 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Chicago Tribune
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Willie Wilson: The Black church is left out of a key community rebuilding board in Illinois
The idea of having a reliable revenue stream from cannabis sales dedicated in part to rebuilding communities harmed by economic disinvestment, violence and the war on drugs is good. However, I am concerned the application of funding may be missing the mark. The Black church has no influence in the Restore, Reinvest and Renew grant program (R3) created under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). The 2019 law requires 25% of all cannabis revenue be used to support communities affected by economic disinvestment, violence and the damage caused by the war on drugs. As written, the law designated Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton as the chair of the board and empowered her to appoint several of the 40 board seats for the R3 program. The ICJIA has awarded more than $244 million in R3 program grants. The question must be asked — how can you talk about rebuilding the Black community without the Black church at the table? It is akin to passing legislation affecting children without having key stakeholders like parents and children involved. Also, should rebuilding Black communities be confined to those who have been involved with the criminal justice system? What about Ms. Velma Lewis, a 74-year-old African American woman who lost her Maywood home to a property tax sale because she made the decision to put a new roof on her house in lieu of paying her property taxes? Ms. Lewis' story is heartbreaking — her home had been paid off — she lost her Cook County home and all the equity to a tax buyer as reported by Injustice Watch. I wonder if the Black church could have helped save her home. The Black church is the backbone of the African American community. In addition to its spiritual function, churches provide social services including education, employment, political mobilization and fights for civil rights. The Black church was the catalyst for Civil Rights Movement. In light of deep cuts to federal and state programs, as well as rising utility and food costs, the Black church will be called upon to fill the gap in services. Additionally, churches must oppose efforts to rewrite the history of African Americans in the U.S. and the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion. There is no entity closer to the African American community than the Black church. It is an insult that Black church leaders are not at the table to make recommendations on what is needed to rebuild and stabilize the African American community. How can African American legislative leaders allow the Black church to be excluded? The law as established did not provide a seat for Black church representation. There are nine vacant R3 board seats appointed by the lieutenant governor. Interestingly, no Black church leaders are on the R3 board. The stated goals of the R3 program are to address disparities related to violence, unemployment, educational inequality and drug-related addiction, which are only becoming wider. Without question, the Black community was significantly harmed by the war on drugs. One provision of the 1994 Crime Bill was especially onerous and racially charged. The 100-1 sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and cocaine led to immeasurable harm on Black, brown and low-income communities. The damage continues in other forms of destabilizing efforts. Injustice Watch also found that Illinois is the last state to unlawfully strip wealth from homeowners facing property tax foreclosure. The report noted that since 2019 more than 1,000 owner-occupied homes in Cook County, like Lewis' property, were taken through foreclosure. The homes taken were concentrated in predominantly Black communities like Roseland, Englewood and Chicago Heights. Also, more than half of the homes were taken following an initial property tax debt of $1,600 or less. The Black church if properly resourced and unified could transform our communities. Widening racial gaps in unemployment, wealth, education, housing and other areas should cause leaders to reexamine the effectiveness of the R3 program and whether it should be expanded. The R3 grants fund programs in five areas: The Black church is the soil that helped grow phenomenal Black leaders. Any serious proposals to rebuild and stabilize the African American community must include the Black church at the table. The following are suggestions to consider that will empower the Black church and African American communities: The government working in concert with the Black church can help rebuild African American communities. I write this commentary to make those comfortable with excluding Black church leaders from directing resources for community rebuilding uncomfortable. Willie Wilson is a business owner, philanthropist and former mayoral candidate.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Governor Greg Abbott Welcomes First Responders to Capitol; Recognizing May 14 as Moral Injury Awareness Day Statewide
-- Texas House of Representatives and Senate Passed the Resolution; Governor Abbott Joins in Supporting Statewide Resolution Recognizing Mental Health; Struggles of Military Members, Veterans, First Responders and Frontline Professionals -- AUSTIN, Texas, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Texas Governor Greg Abbott invited first responders and American Warrior Association (AWA) leadership to the Capitol on May 14 to commend the group on its recent launch of R3 Respond, Restore, Resolve, and their commitment to raising awareness of moral injury. Moral injury, a condition distinct from post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs when individuals engage in, witness, or fail to prevent actions that violate their moral beliefs, causing feelings of guilt, shame and loss of trust. Moral Injury Awareness Day will be recognized annually in Texas. "Texas will always support our first responders who selflessly serve on the frontlines every day to keep Texans safe," said Governor Greg Abbott. "Texas will now officially recognize Moral Injury Awareness Day to educate people about moral injuries and the impact they have on our first responders. Texas will continue to provide the heroic men and women who answered the call to serve with the resources and support they need to heal from unseen injuries. We are eternally grateful to all first responders who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of their communities and their fellow Texans across our great state." Recently, AWA launched R3 Respond. Restore. Resolve to provide first responders with practical tools and resources to address moral injury, improve resilience, and promote healing. R3, initially launched in March 2024 in Fort Worth, provides first responders with practical tools and resources to address moral injury, improve resilience, and promote healing. To date, R3 has implemented programming with the city of Fort Worth Fire and Police Departments, city of Dallas Fire and Police Departments and DFW International Airport. R3 offers benefits that extend across all fronts. first responders gain access to crucial tools and resources enabling them to address moral injury, ultimately fostering resilience and well-being. For departments and agencies, the program promotes a healthier workforce, leading to reduced absenteeism and improved overall performance and morale. Together, these efforts will directly benefit communities by enhancing officers' mental strength to de-escalate situations; ultimately strengthening relationships between first responders and the communities they serve. About R3/AWA Rooted in Texas, R3 is designed for scalability with the AWA at the helm to ultimately guide its expansion across the nation. The first of its kind, this program serves as a model for addressing first responder wellness, ensuring communities everywhere can benefit from its innovative approach. The American Warrior Association (AWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The AWA is dedicated to honoring our Nation's military, veterans, first responders, and their families in mind, body, and soul. For more information on Moral Injury Awareness Day or the R3 initiative, visit: View source version on Contacts The Collaborative, Susan K. Medina, 817.707.1306 or Brooke Goggans, 617.680.1048
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Governor Greg Abbott Welcomes First Responders to Capitol; Recognizing May 14 as Moral Injury Awareness Day Statewide
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Texas Governor Greg Abbott invited first responders and American Warrior Association (AWA) leadership to the Capitol on May 14 to commend the group on its recent launch of R3 Respond, Restore, Resolve, and their commitment to raising awareness of moral injury. 'Texas will always support our first responders who selflessly serve on the frontlines every day to keep Texans safe,' said Governor Greg Abbott. Share Moral injury, a condition distinct from post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs when individuals engage in, witness, or fail to prevent actions that violate their moral beliefs, causing feelings of guilt, shame and loss of trust. Moral Injury Awareness Day will be recognized annually in Texas. 'Texas will always support our first responders who selflessly serve on the frontlines every day to keep Texans safe,' said Governor Greg Abbott. 'Texas will now officially recognize Moral Injury Awareness Day to educate people about moral injuries and the impact they have on our first responders. Texas will continue to provide the heroic men and women who answered the call to serve with the resources and support they need to heal from unseen injuries. We are eternally grateful to all first responders who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of their communities and their fellow Texans across our great state.' Recently, AWA launched R3 Respond. Restore. Resolve to provide first responders with practical tools and resources to address moral injury, improve resilience, and promote healing. R3, initially launched in March 2024 in Fort Worth, provides first responders with practical tools and resources to address moral injury, improve resilience, and promote healing. To date, R3 has implemented programming with the city of Fort Worth Fire and Police Departments, city of Dallas Fire and Police Departments and DFW International Airport. R3 offers benefits that extend across all fronts. first responders gain access to crucial tools and resources enabling them to address moral injury, ultimately fostering resilience and well-being. For departments and agencies, the program promotes a healthier workforce, leading to reduced absenteeism and improved overall performance and morale. Together, these efforts will directly benefit communities by enhancing officers' mental strength to de-escalate situations; ultimately strengthening relationships between first responders and the communities they serve. About R3/AWA Rooted in Texas, R3 is designed for scalability with the AWA at the helm to ultimately guide its expansion across the nation. The first of its kind, this program serves as a model for addressing first responder wellness, ensuring communities everywhere can benefit from its innovative approach. The American Warrior Association (AWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The AWA is dedicated to honoring our Nation's military, veterans, first responders, and their families in mind, body, and soul. For more information on Moral Injury Awareness Day or the R3 initiative, visit:
