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RTÉ News
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Irish acts fly the flag at Glastonbury
Inhaler, Ash and CMAT and were among the Irish acts who took to the stage at Glastonbury in Somerset in England on Friday. In what is a record year for Irish performers, over thirty DJs, bands and solo artists from Ireland will perform at the world famous festival over the weekend. Kneecap are due to take to the West Holts stage on Saturday at 4pm amid calls for a ban from UK politicians including Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Dublin band The Script will also play the main stage at 3pm, while Dublin-born DJ Annie Mac will appear on the Arcadia stage at 1pm on Saturday. Dublin-based punk band Sprints are due on the Woodsies stage at 2pm, while singer Orla Gartland will play the Avalon stage. Lorraine Nash, Oisin Leech, Liam O'Maonlai, The Coronas, Dea Matrona, The Henry Girls, The Riptide Movement, For Those I Love, and Orla Gartland are all due to play Glastonbury over the remainder of the weekend.
GMA Network
9 hours ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Gilas Girls player Ashlyn Abong passes away
Gilas Pilipinas Girls player Ashlyn Abong has passed away. She was 18 years old. Gilas Pilipinas Women's Basketball announced on Saturday Abong's passing. "In loving memory of our teammate and friend Ashlyn Abong #21," Gilas Women's said in its post. "Quiet, kind, and strong — that was Ash. She may not have said much, but she always said hi first. That small act meant everything. It showed her heart — gentle, thoughtful, and always looking out for others." "Ash, your jersey was #21, but to us, you were one of one. On and off the field you gave everything." "We'll miss your smile, your warmth, and the quiet strength you brought into every room and every game. We are very proud of you. Thank you for being our teammate, for being our pride, for being Ash. We play for you now. We carry your spirit in every step." "Forever our teammate. Forever our #21. Forever Ash." Abong played for the national team in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup Division B last year and was part of the National University Nazareth School team who finished as runners-up in the UAAP Season 87 girls basketball tournament. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
The three lifestyle factors putting a million UK adults at risk of dying early
About a million people in England are putting themselves at risk of dying early because they are overweight and combine drinking too much and smoking, research has found. The 'triple threat' disproportionately raises their risk of diseases including cancer, heart disease, stroke, Type-2 diabetes, liver disease and mental health conditions, experts warn. One doctor said the combination may cut 20 years from someone's life. Analysis of a Health Survey for England by charity Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) found that 22 per cent of adults in England – at least 10 million people – have two or more of the three risk factors. About 2 per cent – a million adults – fall into all three categories. Public-health experts warned two years ago that high levels of obesity, excessive drinking and health inequalities were costing the economy £15bn a year. Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chairman of the Alcohol Health Alliance, said each of the three habits carried a risk, but when combined the danger is exaggerated. 'These poor health outcomes are not only avoidable, but they also place a huge and growing strain on the NHS and our economy,' he said. "We urgently need a joined-up approach to public health policymaking that tackles these issues together, rather than in isolation, if we are to see the much-needed governmental shift from sickness to prevention.' The combined effects of smoking, drinking and being overweight are often greater than the sum of individual risks, studies have shown. The new analysis of 2021 data also found that: ● 5.9 million people (13 per cent of adults) have factors of being overweight or obesity and drinking ● 2.5 million (6 per cent of adults) are overweight or obese and smoke ● 0.6 million (1 per cent of adults) drink and smoke without being overweight Prof Gilmore, a former president of the Royal College of Physicians, told The Guardian it was likely that smoking, grade three obesity and heavy drinking would reduce life expectancy by at least 20 years. Katharine Jenner, director of the Obesity Health Alliance, said: 'These are not issues of individual behaviour, but issues of industry behaviour or tactics. 'Behind the statistics on smoking, alcohol and unhealthy food-related disease lie multi-million-pound industries that operate in darkly similar ways – producing, marketing and selling products that damage our wellbeing. 'The government will not be able to meet its ambition of shifting from prevention to treatment until it recognises this.' Caroline Cerny, the deputy chief executive of Ash, said the government's forthcoming 10-year plan was an opportunity to 'get a firm grip on the causes of ill health that are shortening the lives of people and placing a huge strain on the NHS'. She called for targets to cut smoking, drinking and excess weight, introducing minimum-unit pricing of alcohol in England and extending the sugar tax. Health secretary Wes Streeting is next week due to unveil his 10-year plan for the NHS, aimed at tackling inequalities through fundamental reforms, and measures such as sending health workers door-to-door. People will be urged to monitor their own health with technology such as smart watches that monitor blood pressure and glucose levels. The Department of Health and Social Care was approached for comment but a spokesperson told The Guardian ministers were committed to tackling obesity through a ban on the advertising of junk food on television before 9pm and a planned new food strategy. They also an extra £310m had been put to treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, while the Tobacco and Vapes Bill phases out the sale of cigarettes.
Buzz Feed
20 hours ago
- Health
- Buzz Feed
The Hidden Financial Side Of Gender Transition
If you're a longtime BuzzFeed reader, you might recognize the handsome face of Ash Perez. Ash was making videos with us back in the golden age of BuzzFeed, alongside folks like Quinta Brunson. Now, after coming out as trans in 2023, he's working on a series with the Try Guys called New Guy Tries, all about exploring his masculinity. Recently, Ash stopped by Financial Feminist Podcast, hosted by Tori Dunlap, to talk about the costs of his transition. In the episode description, Tori wrote, "This is a great episode if you've ever been curious about the experience of your trans friends and neighbors, especially if you've wondered how to be a better ally to their community." One part of their conversation is taking off online, where Ash gets into all the costs that have gone into his transition. Here's what he had to say: First, Ash shared that he enrolled in gender therapy to explore his identity. "I was paying, I think, $350 out of pocket for that, for one session." He also had top surgery and got his eggs frozen as part of his transition in case he wants to have kids someday. Ash shared that he spends about $20 a month on testosterone. According to a 2022 study in The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, the cost of gender affirming surgery can range from around $7,000 to $63,000, depending on the procedure. In the US, health insurance plans that get federal funding are required to cover gender affirming care, but how much is covered (and how challenging it is to get) can vary widely depending on each individual's plan and location. Private health insurance plans that don't receive federal funding can opt not to cover this healthcare, despite the fact that the American Medical Association endorses it as essential. "Then [there's] the cost, again, of taking off work, having someone take care of you," Ash continued. "Finding community, camps. There's amazing resources for trans people, but, like, you pay for those spaces." Before Trump's executive order requiring documents like passports to reflect gender assigned at birth, Ash also spent $500 updating his documents from female to male. Then, Ash shared an unexpected cost. "I'm going through fucking puberty again. The amount that I've spent just now on acne care that I thought I was fucking done with is been monstrous." He also needed a whole new wardrobe as he transitioned. "The first is changing your style. And then on testosterone. I'm literally growing." Tori chimed in to point out that Ash lives in Los Angeles, and Ash replied, "What if you're in Kentucky? And by the way, if you're trans in Kentucky, you probably don't have the doctors that I have access to, so you're gonna fly for surgery. I would say probably over 50% of trans people have to fly to get the care that they need." Finally, Ash estimated that he's spent at least $15,000 on his transition so far. He further summed it up by saying his transition has included many costs, some expected, some surprising, and some truly heartbreaking, like the cost of facing discrimination. "It's not just what you're spending. It's what you're not earning." In the comments, more people shared what they've spent on their transition: And opened up about some of the hidden costs: Seeing the costs laid out like this is a peek into the trans experience that we don't often get to see in media, and I'm so glad that Ash opened up about this side of his journey. Understanding the financial impact involved in transitioning really goes to show how much it means to the people who are on this path, because it's such a big commitment to take on. Can you relate? If you feel comfortable, share what you've spent on gender-affirming care in the comments! Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From 'My Mom Jayne' to 'Nosferatu,' 10 movies you need to stream right now
In between making Fourth of July plans, be sure to watch a deep dive on Jayne Mansfield and get creeped out by a woman in a yard. Several new streaming films have arrived on your various streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon's Prime Video, Disney+ and more. There are theatrical releases finally coming home, including a Looney Tunes animated comedy and a sci-fi horror flick set in deep space, plus original fare like the debut from Steven Spielberg's filmmaking daughter. Here are 10 new and notable movies you can stream right now: 'Ash' A trippy paranoia space thriller that turns into a gonzo gore-fest. Eiza González plays an astronaut who wakes up on an alien planet, not knowing who she is but seeing a bunch of dead crew members around, and she needs to figure out if her rescuer (Aaron Paul) is on the level or not. Where to watch: Shudder 'The Day the Earth Blew Up' Who better to stave off an alien invasion than ... wait, what? Daffy Duck and Porky Pig?! This Looney Tunes animated comedy features the iconic 'toon twosome as roommates and co-workers at a chewing-gum factory who uncover a mind-control plot when the launch of a new flavor turns people into zombies. Where to watch: Max 'KPop Demon Hunters' Catchy music, anime style and some horror combine in this kid-friendly action comedy. When the members of Korean pop trio Huntrix aren't busy being mega-stars, they protect their fans from supernatural dangers. But dark secrets and hormones become issues, thanks to their latest enemy: demons disguised as a hunky boy band. Where to watch: Netflix 'Love Me' Are you ready for a romantic sort-of-comedy between inanimate objects? Hundreds of years after mankind is wiped out, a smart buoy (Kristen Stewart) turns on and strikes up a friendship with the last satellite (Steven Yeun) launched into space. This weird couple literally gets more real as time passes, trying ice cream for the first time and opening up to each other. Where to watch: Paramount+ 'A Minecraft Movie' Kids are going to love it, as will anyone with a soft spot for the glorious weirdness of "Napoleon Dynamite." The adventure centers on misfits stuck in a fantasy world that makes the most of their creativity, with an unhinged Jack Black singing about lava chicken and a hilariously macho Jason Momoa gamely taking the brunt of the gags. Where to watch: Max 'My Mom Jayne' We knew Mariska Hargitay was one of TV's top cops. What we didn't realize is she's also a gifted documentarian. Hargitay was just 3 when her movie-star mom Jayne Mansfield died, and the film is her way to figure out who Mansfield was. The documentary disconnects the sex symbol from the real person while also revealing the biological father Hargitay kept a secret. Where to watch: Max 'Nosferatu' Do you live for Prime Day and gothic thrillers with weird romance and bloodsuckers? Director Robert Eggers' remake of the horror classic finally comes to Amazon, with Lily-Rose Depp as a woman who's the obsession of an undead mustached menace (Bill Skarsgård). Where to watch: Prime Video 'Please Don't Feed the Children' With her first feature film, director Destry Allyn Spielberg – yes, the daughter of that Spielberg – creates an intense world where a pandemic has affected adults instead of kids and teens on the run are taken in by a stranger (Michelle Dockery). Then Spielberg shows her true mettle by pulling off a twist that proudly goes full horror. Where to watch: Tubi 'Sally' While this revealing documentary about Sally Ride obviously touches on her being the first American woman in space, it's more interested in getting into her personal life. The movie digs into her tennis roots, the misogyny she dealt with regularly at NASA, and the lesbian romance she kept private for 27 years knowing it wouldn't be accepted. Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu 'The Woman in the Yard' Danielle Deadwyler stars as an injured widow and single mom knocked for a loop by tragedy when a mysterious woman in a black veil shows up out of nowhere to haunt her family's yard. It's psychological horror that digs deep into depression and mental health issues, with a harrowing ending that leaves much up to audience interpretation. Where to watch: Peacock
