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HAVING under eye bags is usually harmless, with one of the most common causes being not getting enough sleep.

They can also be a natural part of ageing or pop up during the Winter months, when there’s less exposure to sunlight which can lead to lack of vitamin D and a paler complexion, which can make dark circles more noticeable.

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Dark circles under the eyes are usually harmless, often caused by tiredness and ageing[/caption]

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But if you suddenly develop dark circles under the eyes then it’s worth visiting your GP[/caption]

Most the time dark circles can be easily treated – getting enough sleep, eating well, using caffeine eye products, prescription creams and cosmetic procedures can all help.

But in some cases, they can be a sign of something more sinister.

GP Dr Ross Perry Medical, Director of Cosmedics skin clinics, explained: “Dark cycles aren’t usually signs of a medical problem and can be simply down to ageing, fatigue, dehydration, or just simply genetics, most of which are easily treatable and very common.

“However, it can also be a sign of neuroblastoma, which can come with no symptoms, but can also present itself as causing dark circles under the eyes.”

Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that affects children, mostly under the age of 5 years old. It usually starts in the tummy area.

In adults it’s extremely rare, affecting one in 10 million adults per year.

Dr Perry said: “Adults with nueorblastoma have a significantly worse outcome than children with neuroblastoma, with a 5-year survival rate average of 36.3 percent.

“However, early diagnosis can help treatment be more effective.”

Neuroblastoma can come with no symptoms, but can also present itself as dark circles under the eyes.

Occasionally, neuroblastoma can be misdiagnosed because the symptoms can easily be passed off as other conditions, warned Dr Perry.

This can also depend on where the tumour is and its size.

Other symptoms of neuroblastoma the doctor said to look out for are:

• Tiredness
• A lump or swollen area in the abdomen
• Bone pain
• Weak limbs
• Bulging eyes
• Droopy eye lids
• Constipation
• Difficulty urinating

If you suddenly develop dark circles under the eyes then it’s worth visiting your GP.

Dr Perry advised: “Most of the times it will be absolutely nothing to worry about and offer a simple explanation.

“However, particularly in children, you need to get this checked immediately as early diagnosis is crucial.”

Treating dark circles under the eyes caused by fatigue

If dark circles under eyes have a less serious cause, such as fatigue, Optical Express recommends the following at-home treatments.

Firstly, get more sleep – the most important thing you can do to improve the appearance of your under eyes is to get enough sleep.

Elevate your head – make sure you have enough pillows in bed so your head is adequately elevated and prevents fluid from building up around your eyes.

Use a cold compress – this can reduce swelling and shrink the blood vessels under the eyes, helping them look less puffy and dark.

Try tea bags – these can make an excellent compress as the caffeine and other antioxidants found in tea help reduce swelling and puffiness around the eyes.

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Tiredness and a lump or swollen area in the abdomen can be other signs of neuroblastoma[/caption]

AMERICAN football games and German beer are coming to the UK this October.

NFL London Games

Playing Premiership matches in America may be controversial, but the US has no problem exporting its version of football here. 

The NFL has been playing games in the UK since 2007 and now schedules a three-game series each October. Here’s a preview of this month’s remaining games.

Jacksonville Jaguars v Chicago Bears

Sunday, October 13, 2.30pm, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London N17

The Bears return to the new Spurs stadium for the first time since losing there in 2019, when it hosted its first NFL match. 

Number one overall pick Caleb Williams has started well, but results have been mixed and they’ve won only ten games in the past two seasons. 

The Jaguars have problems too. They lost their first two games of the season and tight end Evan Engram is likely to be missing with a hamstring injury. 

Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit could be promoted from the practice squad to the Jaguars active roster.

New England Patriots v Jacksonville Jaguars

Sunday, October 20, 2.30pm, Wembley Stadium, London

The Jaguars stay in London to take on six-time Super Bowl champs the New England Patriots. The Patriots have started well under Jerod Mayo, with new pick Keion White typifying the coach’s aggressive defensive approach. 

Star linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley – ruled out for the season in week 2 – will be difficult to replace. Last time they met, in 2022, the Patriots crushed the Jaguars 50-10.

Oktoberfest 

If American football isn’t your thing, but beer is, then you’re in luck. This month it’s Oktoberfest, the annual celebration of Bavarian brewing. 

Towns and cities all over the UK will be holding events involving huge steins of beer, loud oompah music, sizzling bratwurst sausages and silly games. 

There are plans for big tent events over weekends at Stoke Park in Guildford, Campbell Park in Milton Keynes, Priory Park in Southend, Beverley Racecourse, Central Park in Chelmsford and Central Park in Plymouth. 

You’ll find more Bavarian bashes in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens and Manchester’s Platt Fields Park. London sessions will be flowing in Camden, Finsbury Square, Old Billingsgate and Brick Lane. 

Cheers to that!

NEW research shows that majority of British people are keen to adopt a more Italian lifestyle.

The study found that eight out of 10 Brits want to lead a “slower, more relaxed” life.

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According to the poll, most British people want to cook with family, dress up for any occasion, and have an Espresso on the go. 

The study of 2,000 adults found 80% admire Italian culture, with 41% describing it as “passionate,” 37% calling it “laid-back,” and 26% labelling it “sophisticated.”

More than a fifth are keen to live more by the mantra of “My house is your house” and a third are set on working to live, not living to work.

While 39% want to embrace a slower, more relaxed pace of life, and 10% like the idea of using a lot of gestures to express themselves.

The Italian coffee company, Lavazza commissioned the research to mark the launch of its new coffee range “Tales of Italy.”

“Many Brits would like to embrace a more Italian lifestyle, and one way they can do this is by slowing down and savouring life’s everyday pleasures,” said Filippo Ferrari of the Lavazza company.

“This can mean enjoying a leisurely meal with loved ones, choosing quality over quantity, or luxuriating in simple rituals like your morning coffee.

“The Italian way of life is a celebration of connection and appreciating the beauty in everything.”

The study also found 48% of those polled have previously visited Italy and would like to go again.

Its history, architecture, and welcoming people are among the things that stood out to those the most.

But it was the delicious Italian food that came top of the list at 48%.

Nearly half of those who have been to the country have recreated recipes or drinks upon their return home.

However, 44% admitted it was worse than they had enjoyed in Italy – with only nine percent claiming it was better than the real thing, according to the OnePoll.com data.

It also emerged 32% consume Italian food or drink at least once a week, as 70% say the culture or heritage of their favourite cuisine products is important to them.

Often known for its great quality coffee, half of those who drink it associate the boot-shaped country with it the most.

Cappuccino at 54%, caffe latte at 46%, and espresso at 30% were voted the most enjoyable types of Italian coffee.

With taste at 70%, quality at 44%, and price at 32% rated as the most important factors to consider.

It also emerged 18% of coffee drinkers have a dedicated routine, with 16% enjoying the ritual of making it as much as drinking it.

And 31% say the taste and aroma of coffee helps them feel more alert and focused.

“Italian cuisine and coffee are more than just food and drink – they’re expressions of culture, regional traditions, and passion,” added Filippo Ferrari.

“We want to share the true essence of Italian coffee culture with the world – each blend provides a sensory journey, carefully created to evoke the unique spirit of some of Italy’s most iconic cities.”

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HE went on Married at First Sight hoping to find the one… but now, lovelorn Thomas Kriaras reckons the show has tanked his sex life.

Paired up with Rozz Darlington on last year’s series, the 27-year-old reveals he endured a disastrous time behind the scenes – battling botched dates, meddling producers and a ‘wife’ who rated him lower than her pet animals.

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He claims the show’s honeymoon destination presented problems for their romance[/caption]

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The reality TV star says the show has made it more difficult to find love[/caption]

Things haven’t got better since, with Thomas admitting dates now get the ‘ick’ over his reality TV fame or use him as a quick ticket to get on Love Island.

And as a finally kick in the teeth, he tells how just days after the reunion show aired, he was admitted to hospital after consuming so many energy drinks he managed to burn a hole in his stomach.

Speaking to The Sun, the Wiltshire-based investments worker says: “Dating has been a nightmare, it’s easier not to do it.

“It’s easier to chill with my cats, they don’t chat back or insult me.”

While Thomas and Rozz had their moments on the E4 dating show, things weren’t meant to be and they split up at an emotional final commitment ceremony. 

The florist tearfully told her husband it was “not fair” to be with him when she had doubts – but all was not as it appeared.

According to Thomas, their relationship was already over by that point, but producers had ‘convinced him’ to stay with his wife until the final episode for viewers. 

It was one of many times he claims the show’s team intervened in their relationship, including allegedly “pressuring” Rozz to request to leave the process two weeks in a row.

He says: “We felt the pressure from other people including producers and some cast members, who didn’t want to leave the show first.

“We were in their targets and they targetted the person I was with quite unfairly, encouraging her to put leave – especially from producers, which isn’t fair, they did it two weeks in a row. 

“Later, I wanted to leave immediately after the homestays. I don’t know how but the producers convinced me to stay for the final commitment ceremony.

“I guess the producers and TV crew become your friends and I remember going, ‘What do I get from putting myself in a situation that’s going to make it tougher for her when she’s made a decision?’

“We had that exit scene in her home, we said goodbye. I said, ‘Why did I need to do more?’

“They said I would regret it and I guess I felt obligated to finish because of the show.”

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Disaster dates

Thomas was approached for last year’s show by a ‘recruiter’, who he believes saw the “nice photos on my Instagram”, and encouraged him to apply. 

Now Thomas casts doubts on MAFS’ matchmaking skills – noting that other reality TV shows have more success at finding lasting love for couples.

He says: “They should call the show ‘divorce at second sight’ because everyone splits up except for the lucky, select, chosen ones… Love Island has got a better track record.”

Things were far from smooth sailing for Rozz and Thomas throughout the process – but he insists the initial embers of their romance were smothered due to being sent to such a chilly honeymoon destination. 

“While others were chilling in Thailand or Tenerife with drinks on the beach, we got put on the top of a mountain in a blizzard,” Thomas says.

They were sent on a skiing holiday in Austria. Neither of them had tried the high-risk sport before and he says a couple of the dates were disasters.

Thomas recalls: “We were getting lessons before hitting the slopes and the producers were like, ‘Go talk to her!’ I’m like, ‘Dude I’m trying not to die here!’

I’ve broken my collarbone, had dengue fever, and I would rather go back and experience those things again than suffer that. It was so painful

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“There were a couple of dates that didn’t make it to air – in one they made us a picnic but it was so cold we couldn’t open the packages of food and snacks because a blizzard hit us.

“It was just so synthetic with the circumstances that they put us in, which is why I think they only used a handful of clips. It was a weird experience. 

“It was a shame because we had a lot of laughs and a good time, once we adjusted to the blistering winds.

“I don’t think I’d honeymoon in Austria again.”

Massaging the drama

Thomas suspects producers rigged one date scene – a couple’s massage, which also didn’t air – in a bid to maximise the drama on screen. 

He says: “I got a bloke who didn’t use any oil, he was just rubbing my hairy legs. I said, ‘Can we stop!’ because it was so painful, it was like having waxing paper rubbed up and down. 

“Everyone thought I was joking. But I wasn’t having a good time. I had to walk out mid-massage because it was absolute agony. 

“I’ve broken my collarbone, had dengue fever, and I would rather go back and experience those things again than suffer that. It was so painful.

“I think maybe the masseuse was under pressure not to use oil knowing there were cameras there and they wanted to put on a good show.”

‘Family, animals, Thomas’

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Rozz struggled to develop feelings for her husband throughout the experiment and at one point admitted she had “checked out” of the relationship.

During the homestays section, she admitted Thomas wasn’t a “priority” for her, which he says led to them splitting up but staying ‘together’ on the show until the final commitment ceremony,

In those scenes, she told the cameras: “He’s telling me everything I want to hear but I worry that in my list of priorities where’s Thomas? I feel like it goes: family, animals, Thomas. That’s not ok.”

Despite their romance having already ended, that final commitment ceremony was appeared such an emotional ordeal that Thomas had to be dragged off by a medic after apparently suffering a panic attack.

But again, he claims this was engineered for drama by producers, explaining: “I was crying because I was sad and saying goodbye to my friends and then they bring on a medic. 

“They said I was having an anxiety attack and tried to get me to do these breathing exercises but I was like, ‘Dude, I’m not having an anxiety attack’.

“It was mortifying when that happened. I was like bro get your hands off me. I don’t know why it was so exaggerated and exacerbated, people are allowed to be sad.”

Hospital dash

While that ‘medical scare’ was overblown, Thomas says he had to rush to hospital months later due to “drinking too many energy drinks” and having a bad diet. 

Around the time that the MAFS reunion show aired in February, he felt very unwell one evening and called 111. 

He explains: “They said, ‘You have to go to hospital now, we’ve made you an emergency appointment at A&E’ so I was driving on the way to hospital thinking ‘I’m going to die’.

I was sort of seeing someone and they suddenly just ignored me because, apparently they were going on Love Island

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“But it wasn’t that bad, it was non-erosive gastritis. It heals on its own and needs a lot of antacids.”

Since then, Thomas has changed his diet – cutting back on his caffeine and poor food intake.

‘Agonising’ love life

As for Thomas, initially he “couldn’t wait” to get back on the dating scene but now says it’s “just agony”.

He jokes: “I feel like there’s an anaconda around my neck squeezing all the air out of me every time.”

Thomas says he’s grown tired of “bad behaviour” from prospective love interests who have “cancelled an hour before” dates or “not followed through with plans”.

He says: “I was seeing someone for a bit but whenever I was talking about what I’m doing, like having an interview, she would roll her eyes.

I’ve got a quarter of a million women following me so there’s a lot of competitive attention and it only takes one person to turn a head

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“She would say, ‘Oh, you think you’re famous’ which I don’t but I feel like why should I do these thing when I’m asked or talk about my experiences? 

“A lot of people don’t have respect for me because of the fact I’ve done a TV show. So dating feels like a bit of a minefield.”

Thomas says his inbox is full of admirers who watched MAFS but he ignores them because “it feels really gammy” to pursue them.

Instead, he wants to meet people naturally and has tried to while partying with cast members from Made In Chelsea, including Freddy Knatchbull.

“I was seeing someone who I really liked but she couldn’t do it anymore because she didn’t like the whole social media side of things,” he tells us.

“I do get it because I’ve got a quarter of a million women following me so there’s a lot of competitive attention and it only takes one person to turn a head. I’m sure that feeds into someone’s insecurities. 

“Then I was sort of seeing someone and they suddenly just ignored me because, apparently they were going on Love Island. In the end they didn’t get on it so that was quite funny.

‘Love Island has a better record’

While Thomas didn’t find his soulmate on MAFS, he believes the goal may not always be to help people find love but to “help you grow as a person”.  

“Love Island has got a better track record but that’s because you pick who you are with rather than being put with someone who will help you grow,” he says.

“I’m quite avoidant when it comes to relationships. The show helped me transform from a husk of a person, who was withdrawn like a turtle, to opening up and actually being very open.

“I do think there is an element of MAFS that is incredibly important you’re getting something and someone who the experts think will make you grow as a human being.”

After putting the claims to Channel 4, a spokesperson told The Sun: “As Thomas has said, contributors are able to leave the show at any time if they decide to.

“The show is a fair and accurate reflection of events that happen during filming.”

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EVER woken up deeply regretting all those drinks from the previous night? There’s a medicine that might cure that.

The pill – that’s already being hailed as the “Ozempic for drinking” – works by helping people cut down their boozing.

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Naltrexone, as it’s officially called, rewires the brain by blocking those well-known feelings of euphoria associated with getting drunk, Prof Simon Coulton, from the Unversity of Kent, explains.

“This in turn reduces the amount of craving someone dependent on alcohol experiences.

“Which over time causes a person to stop associating alcohol use with pleasure and reduces their consumption,” he tells the Sun.

If taken before drinking alcohol, the pill can have a high success rate at getting people to drastically reduce how much alcohol they down as it helps fight cravings, studies have shown.

This is good news for the millions of Brits who binge drink, which is defined as more than four pints of beer in a sitting for men and more than three for women.

In 2022, around 60 per cent of adults in the UK reported binge drinking in the previous week, according to health surveys covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Some may view binge drinking as harmless because the habit is widespread, and often accepted as part and parcel of British culture.

But it is considered a major risk factor for alcohol-related illness. injuries, and even death.

In a study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry in 2023, a group of men who drank were given naltrexone, alongside therapy on how to reduce their alcohol use.

Half of the men received naltrexone and half received a placebo.

By the end of the 12-week trial, those given naltrexone reported bingeing less frequently and consuming less alcohol than those who had been given a placebo.

The most commonly reported side effect of naltrexone was nausea, although it was generally mild and resolved itself as people adjusted to taking the drug.

Writing in The Telegraph, journalist Annabel Fenwick Elliott opened up about her experience receiving a treatment programme that involved taking naltrexone to reduce her alcohol intake.

“When I discovered, first through research and then from experimenting with it myself, that this pill works, in such an astoundingly simple way – like ibuprofen for headaches – I was baffled as to why it isn’t common knowledge,” she wrote.

The hack compared it to the effects of Ozempic, the weight loss injection and diabetes medication that can halt a person’s appetite.

Can I get on the NHS?

Naltrexone was first approved in 1984, but it is difficult for GPs to prescribe in the UK due to licensing issues and cost.

It is currently available on the NHS, but only to treat gambling addiction.

To treat alcohol dependence, naltrexone must be prescribed “off-label” by the NHS, which puts GPs at risk of penalties due to tight budgets.

When it is prescribed, it is typically used as part of a broader treatment plan that includes counselling or therapy.

On top of this, medications for heavy drinking, like naltrexone, are typically only given in safe clinical settings, like hospitals, rather than in the community, Prof Simon adds.

This is because the drug is an “opiate antagonist”, which means it blocks opioids so if someone is taking painkillers with opioids, they might go into withdrawal if they also take naltrexone, he said.

Naltrexone, although can help reduce cravings, doesn’t prevent withdrawal symptoms, which can be dangerous, he adds.

People going through withdrawal often need to be monitored in a hospital setting.

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Private access

Naltrexone is also available through private clinics as part of the Sinclair Method.

This approach involves taking the pill before drinking to gradually block the brain’s reward response to alcohol.

The idea is that the drinker keeps drinking while also taking naltrexone, as developed by Dr David Sinclair, who was an expert in alcohol addiction.

It’s also thought that taking naltrexone on an as-needed basis rather than as a daily dose might be better for some because it allows their dopamine levels to recover in between uses. 

The approach could also let people feel more in control of their treatment.

If you’re struggling with your alcohol intake you can contact your local GP for help, use local support services or make use of the NHS Drink Free Days app to help control your drinking.

PET owners can finally talk to their dogs thanks to a bizarre AI-powered collar much like Disney movie Up.

The Shazam pet band speaks back to owners in real-time with human-like responses – and even cracks jokes.

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It’s available for cat lovers too.

But the gadget doesn’t have the power to read your pet’s thoughts.

Instead, the device uses advanced tech to combine sensors, machine learning and data that interpret a pet’s emotions, health needs, and reasoning, according to Personifi AI, the company behind the wild idea.

And the lines aren’t quite as intelligent as you may think, as they’re all pre-recorded.

Some 8,000 lines of dialogue have been recorded and there are plans to add more.

Users can choose from 27 personas for their dog or cat, including a fast-talking mafia boss, a lovable goofball, or a witty southern belle.

Beyond the fun features there are some pretty handy safety tools.

For example, it can detect dangers such as rattlesnakes by listening for the sound they make and alerting you.

It’ll also listen out for chomping during meals and track when eating times usually happen.

So, if you accidentally forget or miss a meal, the collar will shout out to remind you.

“The Shazam Band is a game-changer for the bond we share with our pets,” explained John McHale, CEO of Personifi AI.

“We’ve always imagined what our pets would say if they could speak—well, imagine no more.

“Shazam makes that dream a reality, bringing joy, empathy, and understanding into every interaction.”

But the gadget – which isn’t associated with the Shazam song-recognition app – doesn’t come cheap, starting from $495 / £380.

And you’ll have to pay a subscription for the best features, at $195 / £150 a year for the feline and “ultra” collars and $295 / £227 a year for the so-called “BrainBoost” service.

There’s no subscription fee for the first year.

LUKE LITTLER could end up worth more than David Beckham, according to darts legend Dennis Priestley. 

Two-time World Champion ‘The Menace’ has backed the 17-year-old sensation to become Becks of the oche in the coming years.

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Luke Littler has been tipped to end up worth more than David Beckham[/caption]

Littler has already become one of darts’ top star despite only making his senior debut at the World Championships last Christmas.

And he’s clocked up a number of top trophy wins, including the Premier League of Darts.

Littler’s net worth is already upwards of £600,000 in such a short space of time.

While football legend Beckham is said to be worth over £360MILLION.

It means Littler has a long way to go to reach those figures, especially with darts’ lower jackpots.

But Priestley reckons its doable if Littler can remain in top form for many years.

Talking to Sky pundit Wayne Mardle on Club 501, he said: “Luke Littler is still so young and his career could go one way or the other. 

“I just hope he’s surrounding himself with the right people who will keep him grounded. 

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“If they can do that and he can remain at the top of his game for 10 or so years, then he’ll be worth more than David Beckham.”

Prisetly, now 74, also warned ‘The Nuke’ that it will be tough to dominate the sport like Phil Taylor, or like Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry in snooker. 

He continued: “It’s hard for any player to remain at the top for that length of time. 

“Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry managed a decade at the top of snooker, but it’s very difficult to go on for longer than that. 

“Phil Taylor dominated darts for nearly 20 years but that is not the norm.”

DISCOUNT sales are underway at hundreds of home goods stores across the US after a chain with more than 100 years of history filed for bankruptcy.

Conns Home Plus outlets days are numbered, and shoppers can grab a bargain while stocks last.

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Executives filed for bankruptcy in July and attributed the company’s economic downturn to a number of factors.

Sales took a hit during the pandemic but the company had assets and liabilities that ranged from $1 billion to $10 billion.

And, Conn’s bosses owed more than $50 million to five huge creditors combined, per Retail Dive.

Conn’s stores are in the process of closing down, and liquidation sales are being held at stores in Nevada, per The Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The prices of items have been cut by up to 80% as bosses rush to clear the last remaining stock.

But shoppers have been warned that all sales are final.

The chain’s three stores in Nevada will close by October 31.

Meanwhile, stores in El Paso, Texas, are holding their own liquidation sales.

The prices of expensive home goods items such as computers and televisions have been cut by between 50 and 70%, as reported by The El Paso Times.

The store closures are expected to take place by the end of the month and it’s estimated around 4,000 workers could be impacted.

Conn’s bosses bought Badcock in December 2023, and all Badcock locations will close.

At the time of the takeover, chiefs wanted to “catalyze” economic growth for both companies.

Badcock had been part of the American retail scene since 1904.

Throughout its history, the company’s portfolio of stores ballooned to 380 outlets across eight states.

Conn’s and Badcock are not the only chains that have experienced or have experienced store closures.

The U.S. Sun reported how Macy’s chiefs are in the process of trimming their store portfolios.

A total of 150 outlets will go to the wall and the closures are taking place over three years.

Bosses say the decision was taken in a bid to drive economic growth.

A Macy’s store located in a Massachusetts shopping mall will be closing – but shoppers will be able to grab Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts.

The sweeping Macy’s shutdowns come just years after execs in 2020 unveiled plans to close 125 outlets.

Popular chains such as Big Lots and Walgreens are also closing outlets.

Tim Wentworth, the CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, revealed 1,200 stores will be closing their doors over three years.

By 2027, it’s estimated that one in seven Walgreens outlets will have slammed shut.

And 7-Eleven chiefs recently announced that 400 underperforming stores will be closing down.

The closures come as bosses admitted they had experienced a “tough consumer spending environment.”

TYRA Banks’ final outfit was slammed by Victoria’s Secret fans when she made her comeback to the brand’s fashion show last night.

Last night (October 15), a selection of some of the most famous supermodels in the world walked for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City, including Tyra.

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Gigi Hadid, Kate Moss, Adriana Lima and Ashley Graham were among the famous faces to storm the catwalk last night when the new VS collection was showcased.

Iconic model Tyra Banks also returned to the VS runway for the first time in 19 years, with the America’s Next Top Model creator dividing fans with her glittering ensemble amid her triumphant return.

“It feels crazy being back on the Victoria’s Secret runway. I mean, like, ‘cray cray,’ as in ‘cray cray good,'” Tyra said last month before stomping down the catwalk on Tuesday night.

She added, “I never thought that I would be back on this runway, to be honest.”

On Tuesday in New York, Tyra wowed the crowds when she closed the show in a sexy ensemble – although not everybody was awestruck.

Showing off her hourglass figure, Tyra rocked a full-length bodysuit that covered her body.

The look was finished off with a corset-style belt cinching her in at her waist and accentuating her curves.

She wore her hair in a voluminous style and looked fierce as she posed up a storm with a glamorous makeup look and nude lip.

‘TRASH FIT FOR AN OG’

But not everyone was impressed or taken aback by Tyra’s stunning appearance at the fashion show, with many branding her look “a big no” and others asking “what is she wearing?”.

“Trash fit for an OG. Where are the angel wings? Un-retire the wings this one time damnit,” fumed one fan of the model who was disgruntled over the fact that Tyra wasn’t given wings to rock.

“She looks a mess,” brutally slammed a second.

“I love Tyra but this….” added a third.

A fourth then said, “They gave Tyra Banks a super woman like outfit, I’m not happy.”

While a fifth wrote, “I hate this damn outfit smh.”

“Why they put all them clothes on her??” questioned a sixth.

A seventh then asked, “Why they got tyra banks in that cheap super hero outfit for the vs fashion show?”

“the outfit they had tyra banks in at that show is borderline criminal…” declared another.

While someone else praised the model and her attire when they wrote, “Yall don’t understand how ICONIC this is.”

TRIUMPHANT RETURN FOR AN ORIGINAL ANGEL

Tyra last walked for the iconic Victoria’s Secret runway back in 2005.

“I was like, ‘This is it,’” Banks said. “It was so over-the-top, and I was like, ‘I’m out,’” she said last month, reflecting on her last stint almost 20 years prior.

As per WWD, Tyra recalled how her last walk for the brand in 2005 was when she donned a red outfit that had medals around her waist.

Tyra not only walked on catwalks for the brand, but she served as a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 until 2005.

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Tyra looked fierce as she stormed the iconic runway in the Big Apple[/caption]

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The model showed off her hourglass figure as she walked down the pink catwalk[/caption]

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Closing the show, Tyra was followed by the supermodels who showcased lingerie at the event[/caption]