2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2: Eddie Hearn forced to hit back as boxing fans fume at ‘worse than awful’ undercard
EDDIE HEARN has hit back at fans who have been critical of the undercard for Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history following victory over Fury in May.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Inside Rafael Nadal’s incredible car collection, including James Bond’s £238k Aston Martin and a stunning £180k Ferrari
IT’LL be some life after retirement for Rafael Nadal.
A favourite of celebrities across the globe in recent years, Nadal is a lover of the famous G-Wagon by Mercedes.
The G-class is renowned for its more rugged look and is made using a body-on-frame assembly method rather than the unibody approach more usually taken to modern luxury cars.
Like its British counterpart the Jeep, it was originally developed as a military off-roader before going commercial.
It can go from 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds to 6.4 seconds, depending on the model.
Mercedes Benz AMG SL55, £172,000
Mercedes’ AMG motors are top spec, don’t worry about that.
So no wonder Nadal invested £172,000 of his cash in a powerful SL55.
It’s one of the German manufacturer’s most in-demand cars for the elite.
Powered by a 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 that generates 470 horse power, it goes from 0-62 mph in 3.9 seconds.
While it’s no slouch either, capable of a top speed of 183 mph.
Kia EV6 GT, from £48,000
Ah, to be a sports star and get sponsored by a car giant.
Since as far back as 2006, Nadal has been a brand ambassador for the super-reliable Kia.
That means he has had the pick of their fleet.
Nadal is known to favour a electric EV6 GT, that sells for around £48,000.
Boasting 577 horse power and a top speed of 162 mph, it’s Kia’s best kept secret.
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Nadal has been spotted enjoying a KIA EV6 GT electric motor[/caption]
Kia Stinger, from £34,000
The Stinger is the cheapest car we’ve seen Nadal drive.
But that doesn’t mean it lacks in quality. Far from it.
This modern family-sized five door hatchback is a worthy competitor to the Audi A5 Sportback and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.
The most powerful engine it comes with is a 365 horse power 3.3 litre turbo petrol V6.
That is able to generate some speed, where it can hit 0-62 mph in 4.7 seconds.
Kia even introduced a special Rafa edition of the car which featured jazzier decor.
The Kia Stinger motor is the cheapest car Nadal has been seen behind the wheel of[/caption]
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Walmart and Dollar Tree shoppers urged to check bills as new rule rolled out – not doing so risks a payment issue
WALMART and Dollar Tree shoppers have been urged to check their dollar bills before buying groceries.
This is because of a crackdown regarding banknotes that have been damaged.
Shoppers who don’t check their currency could experience issues at the checkouts.
Major retailers are said to be clamping down on whether they accept bills from shoppers, according to Vibes.
Notes that will not be accepted include ones that are torn or are missing corners.
Shoppers might find themselves unable to pay for items if they use bills that are discolored.
According to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, mutilated currency includes notes damaged by fire, water, or chemicals.
But shoppers shouldn’t despair if they have damaged bills in their wallets—even though they might not be able to spend them in stores.
Unfit or mutilated notes can be exchanged at banks across the nation, according to Treasury chiefs.
Treasury experts have predicted that at least $70 million worth of counterfeit currency is circulating.
But the figure could be as high as $200 million.
Cops have explained the impact that counterfeit currency could have on society.
“Counterfeit bills pose a significant threat to the community as they undermine the integrity of our currency system and can lead to financial losses for businesses and individuals,” Ashley Tokoi of the Riley County Police Department told the NBC affiliate KSNT.
Tokoi warned that trust in local economies could be impacted if fake currency is circulated.
Americans can perform a series of checks before they head to stores to see if they possess a counterfeit bill.
RED FLAGS
If there’s raised printing on the note, it could be a red flag, per Prevail Bank.
Americans can tell if the bill is real by rubbing their fingers over it.
Bank notes also have a watermark that can be seen from either side when they are held to a light source.
Americans who have a magnifying glass to hand should scrutinize the small print.
The serial numbers should also be studied, and bills have colored fibers.
The Secret Service has published a guide that helps Americans understand their money and what to look out for.
Americans who suspect counterfeit currency should report cases to their local police force.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Everyone can see the mountain – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you can find the eagle in 9 seconds
THIS tricky brain teaser will have you scratching your head as you try and spot the hidden eagle.
Everyone can spot the mountain but only those with a high IQ and 20/20 vision will be able to spot the soaring eagle in nine seconds.
Can you find the second eagle in 9 seconds?[/caption]
The snowy mountain cliffs show a bald eagle flying by the bottom of the frame, but there’s another lurking around.
And only those with a keen sense of vision will be able to spot it.
Make sure you scan every nook and cranny of this head scratching brain teaser.
Get yourself comfortable and set your timer.
You never know where that eagle is lurking….
You will need great attention to detail and composure to succeed in this challenge as all is not what it seems.
Picture puzzles are a form of brain teaser that tests the reader’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
These challenges have the potential to boost intelligence and improve concentration.
How does an optical illusion work?
OPTICAL illusions are a great way to test your eyesight and cognitive skills, requiring you to really think about and observe what’s in front of you.
More often than not, players are required to find something hidden within an image that can’t immediately be found on a first glance.
But the more you stare at it, the more your brain tries to help you find the answer.
What you see and what you think you see are two completely different things, but your senses gather information and send it your brain.
Your brain then creates a perception with this information, whereby it fills in gaps when there is incomplete information, or creates an image that isn’t even there.
This reaction is actually a survival instinct.
Our brains have evolved to quickly work to piece together any information it can get, before doing its best to figure out the rest.
So when you’re looking at an optical illusion, your brain works with what it’s got to develop a reality in order to help you see the answer in the image.
If you find this challenge too easy, or enjoy testing your brain, have a look at our other optical illusions.
Spotting animals such as a dog or a cat can be one of the toughest tasks in optical illusions as they’re never quite where you expect.
To make things harder, try figuring out what’s wrong with this image of smiling women as you count their legs in 11 seconds.
Or you might want to prove you have a 20/20 vision as you search for a strawberry in this carnival scene.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.
Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”
Times up! How did you go? Did you find the hidden eagle in the picture?
Here’s a handy hint to help you out if you’re feeling a little stuck: The hidden eagle is somewhere on the mountain.
Congratulations if you’ve spotted the eagle!
If not, don’t worry we’ve circled the answer below.
Keep your brain engaged and have a go at our three other illusions.
Found it, it was hidden in the mountain[/caption]
Can you find the hidden key in a sea of being boxes?[/caption]
Can you find the odd unicorn out?[/caption]
How fast can you spot the hidden bird?[/caption]
It was hidden on top of the box[/caption]
Unicorn 10 was the odd one out[/caption]
The bird was on a cloud[/caption]
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Clothing chain and Gap competitor to leave popular shopping mall – but bosses offer alternative option for customers
A POPULAR women’s clothing store is set to close at the end of October after 27-years at the same location.
Talbot’s at The Summit in Birmingham, Alabama will shutter its doors on October 26.
Talbots at The Summit will close on October 26 after 27 years[/caption]
Customers were redirected to the website and a stand alone store in Montgomery[/caption]
The women’s clothing store has been a long-time fixture at the Summit, being one of the original stores at the shopping center’s opening in 1997.
A sign was placed in store and on the doors.
It said: “This location is closing, but this isn’t goodbye.”
It then directs customers to visit the Talbots in Montgomery and to the sites website.
The news first broke on the Friends of HWY 280‘s Facebook page, where saddened customers flocked to the comments section.
One person wrote: “So terribly disappointed.
“This store served a huge community for such a long time. I helped them move to this stand alone store.
“So disappointed in The Summit for pushing this move for Lululemon. I guess money talks.
“Sad day for women of the community.
“Thank you to all the wonderful employees who were always available to help. Thank you.”
A second person wrote: “I’m heartbroken. That location is a beautiful store. I often visit that location.”
While a third added: “My wife is crying as she has shopped Talbots for over 30 years.
“She doesn’t understand why it closed because the merchandise was top scale choice.”
A fourth said: “Oh no! Loved Talbots! My go to when I need a nice dress or outfit right away!”
The shock closure comes as The Summit recently announced that Hugo Boss store BOSS would open at the end of 2024.
Other store openings at the popular Birmingham mall include American Eagle, men’s store Mizzen + Main, gorjana jewelery and Peter Miller.
RETAIL APOCALYPSE
With a raft of brick-and-mortar stores shuttering across the nation, retail experts say many chains are in financial strife due to increased borrowing costs and consumers tightening their wallets.
According to analysis by retail data provider CoreSight, there has been a 24% increase in store closures in 2024 alone.
Several retailers across the United States have undergone mass closures after bankruptcy filings this year.
Big Lots recently confirmed its Chapter 11 filing after weeks of speculation and detailed plans for around 545 store shutdowns.
LL Flooring will also close half of its over 400 locations after a quiet bankruptcy filing and revert to an old name under its new ownership.
Some clothing retailers also took similar actions.
Express filed for bankruptcy in April and confirmed nearly 100 locations would shutter for good.
Rue21 also submitted another bankruptcy filing after one in the early 2000s and confirmed it would shut down all of its remaining stores.
2 weeks agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Darts star Ryan Joyce stuns Nathan Aspinall then reveals he’d be a world beater if it wasn’t for crippling fear
RYAN JOYCE admitted he’d be a more dangerous player if he didn’t have a fear of flying.
The Geordie ace KO’d Nathan Aspinall 3-2 in a big shock at the World Grand Prix in Leicester last night.
But Joyce then revealed his chances of becoming a bigger darts star have been thwarted because he won’t travel abroad.
He said: “I’m a really dangerous player. I know I can beat any of the top players. I can win this competition.
“Anybody that’s watching or listening that doesn’t like flying can understand
“Having to get two flights to get to a European tour most of the time living in Newcastle, it’s difficult and sometimes just seems easier just not to go.
“At the moment, the furthest I’ve had to travel is only the Czech Republic or Hungary.
“It’s only maybe two hours on a plane, so that’s not too bad.”
Meanwhile, Luke Humphries booked his place in the quarters with a 3-1 victory over Ricardo Pietreczko.
Rob Cross is also into the last eight after beating Martin Schindler 3-1.
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But defending champ Humphries doesn’t believe he’s in the shadow of “superstar” Luke Littler, who was knocked out in the first round by Cross.
The ace faces Jonny Clayton in the World Grand Prix quarter-finals in Leicester tonight.
Luke Humphries reckons he’s getting plenty of praise despite Luke Littler’s presence[/caption]
But ‘Cool Hand’, 29, responded to claims by Gary Anderson that he has been overlooked by the media, who instead focus on teen sensation Littler.
Scot Anderson blasted: “It’s not just being world champion. What has Luke (Humphries) won in the last two years? This is the thing. He has won just about everything.
“He’s won so much more, and the boy gets looked over every time, which I think is a load of b****cks to be honest.”
However, Humphries denied that is the case, saying: “I do feel like I’ve got a lot of credit.
“I don’t feel like the media hasn’t given me credit. I don’t feel that way. I don’t think that any of you guys have not given me credit.
“I just think when you’ve got a superstar (Littler), it’s hard not to go with that. Luke has grown the sport at absolutely incredible levels, he’s making the sport bigger for all of us, let’s be honest.
“If I was 17, 18 and all the attention was on him and not me, then I’d be gutted.”
‘Not as bad as it seems’
He added: “I’m an older guy now. I’m 29. I just want to win titles. That’s all I care about.
“Luke’s fantastic and I really get on well with him and he’s just a different talent.
“He’s 17-years-old and one of the best players in the world. That’s an incredible feat. It’s something that doesn’t happen not just in darts, but any sport.
“I can see the media attention is on him. Maybe I deserve a bit more, maybe I deserve a bit more alongside him. But the media attention he gets, he deserves.
“I do think I get a little bit of credit. I think it’s not as bad as it seems.”
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