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Perth Now
6 hours ago
- Perth Now
GPS monitoring for Mandurah teen who sent 100s of messages
A Mandurah teen will wear an ankle monitoring bracelet for a year after his need 'for closure' following a break-up turned into stalking. Singh Agamveer, 18, pleaded guilty at Mandurah Magistrates Court on Tuesday to pursuing another with the intent to intimidate. This offence has a maximum penalty of two years in prison or $24,000 fine. Police Prosecutor First Class Cons. Kat Anderson told the court that Agamveer's ex-girlfriend ended their four-month-long relationship in May this year. She told Agamveer she did not want to speak to him. Despite this, Agamveer sent her 173 messages via Snapchat over a 24-hour period. When she blocked him, Agamveer began sending her messages via Instagram. After being blocked on Instagram, he began messaging the girl's mother. Agamveer also showed up at Top Floor Nightclub looking for the girl and asking mutual friends for her whereabouts. 'The messages were not threatening, but they were persistent, and not heeding her asking him to stop,' Cons. Anderson said. In all, Agamveer sent 460 messages and was served with a VRO on June 20. Agamveer's lawyer explained that this was her client's first relationship and said he was contacting the victim looking for 'closure'. His lawyer applied for a spent conviction as Agamveer hoped to complete an electrical engineering degree in the future. Magistrate Leanne Atkins took a long time considering a spent conviction. 'I do not find this a trivial offence,' Ms Atkins said. 'But you are of prior good character, and I do note your age… it is a difficult decision to make. 'But an 18-year-old should be able to get on with her life without 460 messages, so I am not prepared to exercise a spent conviction. 'It was a rude awakening for you to realise your behaviour was a criminal offence.' Ms Atkins said it was an extraordinary number of messages. 'She told you to stay away and you didn't, you were told by her what she wanted, but you wouldn't take no for an answer,' Ms Atkins added. 'She blocked you on one, so you went to another, she told you to leave her alone, she told you she didn't want you, and you didn't listen to her.' Agamveer was placed on a community-based order for one year, with program and supervision requirements, and will be subject to electronic monitoring during that time.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Stocks Under $50 We Think Twice About
The $10-50 price range often includes mid-sized businesses with proven track records and plenty of growth runway ahead. They also usually carry less risk than penny stocks, though they're not immune to volatility as many lack the scale advantages of their larger peers. This is precisely where StockStory comes in - we do the heavy lifting to identify companies with solid fundamentals so you can invest with confidence. Keeping that in mind, here are three stocks under $50 to avoid and some other investments you should consider instead. Hormel Foods (HRL) Share Price: $29.24 Best known for its SPAM brand, Hormel (NYSE:HRL) is a packaged foods company with products that span meat, poultry, shelf-stable foods, and spreads. Why Are We Wary of HRL? Declining unit sales over the past two years indicate demand is soft and that the company may need to revise its product strategy Commoditized products, bad unit economics, and high competition are reflected in its low gross margin of 16.7% Performance over the past three years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 6.5% annually, worse than its revenue Hormel Foods's stock price of $29.24 implies a valuation ratio of 16.9x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why HRL doesn't pass our bar. Simply Good Foods (SMPL) Share Price: $33.39 Best known for its Atkins brand that was inspired by the popular diet of the same name, Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:SMPL) is a packaged food company whose offerings help customers achieve their healthy eating or weight loss goals. Why Are We Hesitant About SMPL? Smaller revenue base of $1.46 billion means it hasn't achieved the economies of scale that some industry juggernauts enjoy Estimated sales growth of 1.5% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend Capital intensity has ramped up over the last year as its free cash flow margin decreased by 5.5 percentage points Simply Good Foods is trading at $33.39 per share, or 16.6x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SMPL in your portfolio, it's free. TaskUs (TASK) Share Price: $17.06 Starting as a virtual assistant service in 2008 before evolving into a global digital services provider, TaskUs (NASDAQ:TASK) provides outsourced digital services including customer experience management, content moderation, and AI data services to innovative technology companies. Why Does TASK Give Us Pause? Sales trends were unexciting over the last two years as its 1.8% annual growth was below the typical business services company Falling earnings per share over the last two years has some investors worried as stock prices ultimately follow EPS over the long term Underwhelming 5.4% return on capital reflects management's difficulties in finding profitable growth opportunities At $17.06 per share, TaskUs trades at 12.2x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than TASK. Stocks We Like More When Trump unveiled his aggressive tariff plan in April 2025, markets tanked as investors feared a full-blown trade war. But those who panicked and sold missed the subsequent rebound that's already erased most losses. Don't let fear keep you from great opportunities and take a look at Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+354% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. StockStory is growing and hiring equity analyst and marketing roles. Are you a 0 to 1 builder passionate about the markets and AI? See the open roles here.
Scottish Sun
20-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I lost nearly a stone on a week-long slimming holiday in the UK WITHOUT fat jabs
Leanne Knowles, 38, hated her figure before she booked the Kent retreat - she has since lost even more weight on trips to Greece and Thailand. SUN-JARO I lost nearly a stone on a week-long slimming holiday in the UK WITHOUT fat jabs Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IN the run up to a holiday, most of us look forward to the all-inclusive buffets and perhaps expect to gain a few pounds. I used to love the kind of break where I'd fly somewhere sunny and sit by the pool or on the beach, sipping cocktails and enjoying the hotel's barbecue nights. 8 Leanne lost weight attending different boot camps around the world (pictured here in Thailand) Credit: Leanne Knowles 8 Leanne said she would have considered fat jabs, but choose to focus on lifestyle and diet changes, which have been a huge success. 8 Leanne wasn't happy with her weight before and a holiday to Kent changed everything. Credit: Leanne Knowles At 5ft 1in and 12st 9lb, I sometimes felt self-conscious in my bikini, but none of the diets I'd tried, from Slimming World to a high-protein Atkins diet, had worked. When I inevitably quit, I'd find myself gaining even more weight than before. Trendy weight-loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are all the rage now, but I didn't know anything about them. I'm sure would have given the fat jab a go eventually, as I was frustrated with my inability to lose weight. I was desperate. But I knew when I stopped taking them, I would have gone back to my old habits. I was rushed off my feet and felt constantly exhausted and miserable. Believe it or not, it was a holiday that helped me to change my lifestyle for good. During a trip to Canada, a friend took a photo of me at Niagara Falls. Usually, I'd only take photos of my face so I could hide my lumps and bumps. But this snap was a wake-up call. I hated the way I looked. I was only 28 – what had happened to me? I tried the new Gladiators event at Butlin's with some of the TV stars… and my kids were obsessed 'Fat camp retreat' Back then, my routine was to come home from work and watch TV all evening. One of the shows featured a 'fat camp' retreat where overweight guests can go enlist the help of fitness experts to shed lbs. I knew it was exactly what I needed, so I did some research and came across GI Jane Bootcamp, a retreat that helps women to get fit and lose weight, military style. One week cost £900 for food, accommodation and the boot camp. I was determined to sign up, so I cut back on treats for a while to save up for it. The camp was held at Scuttington Manor in Sittingbourne, Kent. When I arrived, I was petrified. I'd never really exercised before – I didn't even own workout clothes. But the welcome meeting, where I met GI Jane's trainers and the lovely group of women I'd be working with, put me at ease. We were all there for our own reasons: some, like me, wanted to lose weight, some needed head space, while others wanted a bit of a confidence boost. 8 This photo of Leanne in Niagara Falls prompted her weight-loss journey Credit: Leanne Knowles 8 Leanne (pictured at one of the GI Jane retreats) is now a bootcamp pro and would recommend it to everyone Credit: Leanne Knowles One lady said it wasn't her first retreat, and that she keeps returning because 'it's good for the soul,' which I found really inspiring. From the very first day, we were tested to our limits. We'd get up at 7am – which was called 'falling in,' military style – and go on a hike of four or five miles before breakfast, which was usually home-made muesli and fresh fruit. Then, we'd have four exercise sessions across the rest of the day between healthy meals – anything from obstacle courses, boxing and intervals, to HIIT sessions, kettlebells and games. The morning after my first day, my legs were like jelly. But the trainers knew how to build us back up slowly each morning. The motto of GI Jane is 'You're only as fast as your slowest man,' and we were encouraged to support each other every step of the way. We bonded over every session, laughing and joking our way through the pain. I'd never run in my life before, so I struggled at first. I was thrilled when I realised I was gradually running further each day without stopping. On my last day I managed a full mile while carrying weights, which felt like such an achievement. At the end-of-week weigh-in, I discovered I'd lost 9 lbs in seven days, which I was thrilled about. On jabs like Mounjaro, the average weight loss is around 2lbs a week and you are not getting the added benefit of being fitter and healthier. 8 Boot camps further afield include exotic destinations like Koh Samui in Thailand Credit: Alamy 8 Leanne (pictured in Cornwall) says her holiday habits have changed but she still treats herself Credit: Leanne Knowles 8 Before the boot camp, Leanne preferred resort holidays to active breaks but that has all changed. Credit: Leanne Knowles More importantly, I'd got a new lease of life and learned what it took to take care of my body. Back home, I took everything I learned at the camp on board. I couldn't afford a gym membership, so I bought my own kettlebell, and would run around my local village, Beverley in East Yorkshire, to exercise. As well as using all the tools I'd learned, I received fantastic support from the camp WhatsApp group too. Some of the trainers were in the chat, and were happy to offer advice and share recipes. How the weight stayed off and I ended up signing up to another camp - this time in Thailand. Nine months later, I was given the chance to attend another GI Jane Bootcamp, this time in Thailand. By then, I'd already shrunk down to 8st 11lbs at home, with my own drive and willpower. I signed up to go and by the end of a week in beautiful Koh Samui, I'd reached my target weight of 8st 7lbs. As well as the camp, you get to travel the world with like-minded people too. I'd shed over four stone overall, and was now a trim size 8. It was an incredible moment. Since that first year, I've attended lots more GI Jane Bootcamps, including a week in Greece last year. I've made friends from all over the world, and there's always a friendly face there. My confidence has sky-rocketed, too. Aside from the boot camps, it's fair to say all my holidays look quite different now. I still treat myself, but I'm also very active, which would have sounded like torture before! It's amazing to think how a one-week holiday changed my life so dramatically. I'm sure that if I'd tried so-called 'fat jabs' the weight would have piled back on when I stopped taking them, the same as with every other diet I've tried. But although some might see what I've done as losing weight the 'hard way,' I see it as life-changing. I'd urge anyone thinking about using expensive weight-loss medication to consider trying a boot camp first. You might be surprised.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I lost nearly a stone on a week-long slimming holiday in the UK WITHOUT fat jabs
IN the run up to a holiday, most of us look forward to the all-inclusive buffets and perhaps expect to gain a few pounds. I used to love the kind of break where I'd fly somewhere sunny and sit by the pool or on the beach, sipping cocktails and enjoying the hotel's barbecue nights. 8 8 8 At 5ft 1in and 12st 9lb, I sometimes felt self-conscious in my bikini, but none of the diets I'd tried, from Slimming World to a high-protein Atkins diet, had worked. When I inevitably quit, I'd find myself gaining even more weight than before. Trendy weight-loss jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are all the rage now, but I didn't know anything about them. I'm sure would have given the fat jab a go eventually, as I was frustrated with my inability to lose weight. I was desperate. But I knew when I stopped taking them, I would have gone back to my old habits. I was rushed off my feet and felt constantly exhausted and miserable. Believe it or not, it was a holiday that helped me to change my lifestyle for good. During a trip to Canada, a friend took a photo of me at Niagara Falls. Usually, I'd only take photos of my face so I could hide my lumps and bumps. But this snap was a wake-up call. I hated the way I looked. I was only 28 – what had happened to me? I tried the new Gladiators event at Butlin's with some of the TV stars… and my kids were obsessed 'Fat camp retreat' Back then, my routine was to come home from work and watch TV all evening. One of the shows featured a 'fat camp' retreat where overweight guests can go enlist the help of fitness experts to shed lbs. I knew it was exactly what I needed, so I did some research and came across GI Jane Bootcamp, a retreat that helps women to get fit and lose weight, military style. One week cost £900 for food, accommodation and the boot camp. I was determined to sign up, so I cut back on treats for a while to save up for it. The camp was held at Scuttington Manor in Sittingbourne, Kent. When I arrived, I was petrified. I'd never really exercised before – I didn't even own workout clothes. But the welcome meeting, where I met GI Jane's trainers and the lovely group of women I'd be working with, put me at ease. We were all there for our own reasons: some, like me, wanted to lose weight, some needed head space, while others wanted a bit of a confidence boost. 8 8 One lady said it wasn't her first retreat, and that she keeps returning because 'it's good for the soul,' which I found really inspiring. From the very first day, we were tested to our limits. We'd get up at 7am – which was called 'falling in,' military style – and go on a hike of four or five miles before breakfast, which was usually home-made muesli and fresh fruit. Then, we'd have four exercise sessions across the rest of the day between healthy meals – anything from obstacle courses, boxing and intervals, to HIIT sessions, kettlebells and games. The morning after my first day, my legs were like jelly. But the trainers knew how to build us back up slowly each morning. The motto of GI Jane is 'You're only as fast as your slowest man,' and we were encouraged to support each other every step of the way. We bonded over every session, laughing and joking our way through the pain. I'd never run in my life before, so I struggled at first. I was thrilled when I realised I was gradually running further each day without stopping. On my last day I managed a full mile while carrying weights, which felt like such an achievement. At the end-of-week weigh-in, I discovered I'd lost 9 lbs in seven days, which I was thrilled about. On jabs like Mounjaro, the average weight loss is around 2lbs a week and you are not getting the added benefit of being fitter and healthier. 8 8 8 More importantly, I'd got a new lease of life and learned what it took to take care of my body. Back home, I took everything I learned at the camp on board. I couldn't afford a gym membership, so I bought my own kettlebell, and would run around my local village, Beverley in East Yorkshire, to exercise. As well as using all the tools I'd learned, I received fantastic support from the camp WhatsApp group too. Some of the trainers were in the chat, and were happy to offer advice and share recipes. How the weight stayed off and I ended up signing up to another camp - this time in Thailand. Nine months later, I was given the chance to attend another GI Jane Bootcamp, this time in Thailand. By then, I'd already shrunk down to 8st 11lbs at home, with my own drive and willpower. I signed up to go and by the end of a week in beautiful Koh Samui, I'd reached my target weight of 8st 7lbs. As well as the camp, you get to travel the world with like-minded people too. I'd shed over four stone overall, and was now a trim size 8. It was an incredible moment. Since that first year, I've attended lots more GI Jane Bootcamps, including a week in Greece last year. I've made friends from all over the world, and there's always a friendly face there. My confidence has sky-rocketed, too. Aside from the boot camps, it's fair to say all my holidays look quite different now. I still treat myself, but I'm also very active, which would have sounded like torture before! It's amazing to think how a one-week holiday changed my life so dramatically. I'm sure that if I'd tried so-called 'fat jabs' the weight would have piled back on when I stopped taking them, the same as with every other diet I've tried. But although some might see what I've done as losing weight the 'hard way,' I see it as life-changing. I'd urge anyone thinking about using expensive weight-loss medication to consider trying a boot camp first. You might be surprised.
Chicago Tribune
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Tyler Marsh wanted Angel Reese to be ‘more than a rebounder.' The Chicago Sky star is playing to his vision.
Tyler Marsh outlined his season plans for Angel Reese during Chicago Sky media day two months ago. 'We don't want Angel to just be a rebounder because she's so much more than that,' the first-year Sky coach said May 12 at Intentional Sports on the West Side. Marsh's vision for the offense was to spread the floor, increase long-range shooting and lift pressure off his post players. The Sky (7-15) have shown flashes of potential heading into the WNBA All-Star break. It centers around Reese's improvement after some early struggles. 'I just trust my work,' Reese said Saturday after the Sky's win over the Minnesota Lynx. 'I put in the work every day and I can't get down on myself missing shots. When I have teammates that put a lot of confidence in me to take shots I (wasn't) comfortable taking before, it makes my job easier.' Reese's first 10 games were rough. She averaged 10.4 points on 33.7% shooting. The 6-foot-3 forward hauled in 11.9 rebounds per game during that stretch, but her lack of impact beyond the glass affected the team. The Sky shot 40.5% overall and 29.6% from 3-point range. Paired with 18 turnovers per game, they sputtered to a 3-7 start and had a minus-114 point differential with six double-digit losses — including three by 25 points or more. The offense struggled to find its identity. Reese and center Kamilla Cardoso were forced into post-only roles, leading to empty possessions, one-shot trips and child's play for opposing defenses. The second-year forward needed a spark. Then veteran Ariel Atkins grabbed the mic. After a June 10 loss to the New York Liberty, Reese was asked about the scrutiny she has received online during her career. She said she 'never had an encounter in person that was negative' and that 'people are online behind a keyboard for a reason.' Atkins was displeased. 'This is a 23-year-old kid (and) the amount of crap she gets on a day-to-day basis and she still shows up.' Atkins said. '(She) handles herself with grace. Her crown is heavy.' It seemed like a seasoned pro just sticking up for her young teammate. In reality, it was the confidence boost Reese needed. 'She's always been there for me and has been a big sister to me,' Reese said of Atkins after the win over the Lynx. '(She's) someone that you always want to have around in the locker room.' In Reese's last 11 games — she sat out Wednesday's blowout home loss to the Atlanta Dream because of a leg injury — she averaged 17.2 points, 13.3 rebounds and four assists. The stretch included eight games in which she shot 50% or better, six games with 15-plus rebounds, four games with five assists or more and a 63.1% true shooting percentage. The Sky went 4-7 in those games, but the offense improved with the growth of Reese's play, shooting 45.6% overall and 36.3% from 3. And they were more competitive, dropping their point differential to minus-31. Reese's injury — Marsh described her absence Wednesday as precautionary — leaves her status in doubt for Saturday's All-Star Game in Indianapolis. Averaging 14 points and a league-high 12.6 rebounds, she was selected as an All-Star reserve for the second consecutive season. Marsh said he sounded like a 'broken record' speaking about Reese. 'There's probably not a spot on the floor where I haven't used her yet, and we'll continue to do so,' he said Wednesday. 'That's really been the vision, (to create) space and opportunity for her to utilize all of the gifts and the strengths and abilities she has. 'She's that good and she's that capable.' Barring a second-half turnaround, the Sky are on track to miss the playoffs for a second straight season, sitting in 11th place in the 13-team WNBA. Any hopes of clawing their way into postseason contention will go through Reese.
