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Metro
11-07-2025
- Business
- Metro
Nearly 60,000 air fryers urgently recalled due to fire risk
Almost 60,000 air fryers have been recalled in Ireland over fears they can catch on fire. People are being urged to stop using five Tower air fryer models that have been sold for years in Ireland by retailers like Lidl and Tesco. Irish consumer protection officials warned yesterday that the models have a 'manufacturing defect that may cause the appliance to overheat, potentially leading to fires and risking injury or death'. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission added: 'Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date, there have been reports in the UK of these products catching fire.' The air fryer models affected by the recall are: Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer (T17023) Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer (T17061BLK) Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer (T17067) Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer (T17087) Tower 8Ltr Dual Basket Air Fryer (T17129L) The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and last year and sold at Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon and the Tower Housewares website. Tower advises people to unplug their air fryers and check the appliance rating label located at the bottom. The model number will begin with the letter T, followed by a code identifying which product it is. If the number is one of those being recalled, people should report it to Tower and stop using the appliance immediately. Grainne Griffin, director of communications at the CCPC, said: 'This recall covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat.' Some British retailers and product safety officials have already recalled the faulty air fryers. Lidl GB issued a recall for the Tower 8Ltr Dual Basket Air Fryers T17129L last month, as did Argos for the Tower 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer T17129. Shoppers were asked to return the product for a full refund. In April, the Office for Product Safety and Standards recalled four Tower models as they could 'ignite during use' and failed to comply with electrical equipment safety laws. More Trending The models were sold by Argos, B&M Bargains, DID, Poundland, Robert Dyas, Tesco and the Tower Housewares website. Nearly one in five people in the UK has encountered fire-related issues with air fryers, according to a survey in February. Fire chiefs warn that user errors can sometimes lead to the kitchen staples catching on fire, such as placing them on a hob that has been switched on. Some fires were caused by improper use, such as packaging being left inside a new air fryer or using baking paper. The Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service says: Keep the appliance away from overhead cupboards Purchase from a reputable supplier Look for a UK safety mark or European kitemark ('CE') Avoid using an air fryer or any cooking appliance while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Stay in the kitchen when using the appliance Do not use baking paper in an air fryer Clean the air fryer after each use Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Sports star used iPhone cord to pretend he had cancer to scam thousands of people MORE: 'Beautiful and much-loved' mum and daughter, 6, killed in car crash named MORE: The origin story of Baby Guinness reveals you've been doing the shots all wrong
Business Insider
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Top 5 African countries that produced the most oil in May 2025
For several African countries, oil production still stands as a key revenue source and a significant buttress to their Gross Domestic Product, making it a sturdy resource. However, the production of this resource typically fluctuates month-on-month, and for May, this trend has been no different. Oil production remains a key revenue source for several African nations, significantly impacting their GDP. OPEC's May report highlights a monthly decline in oil prices, including ORB, ICE Brent, and NYMEX WTI contracts. Global economic growth forecasts for 2025 and 2026 remain steady at 2.9% and 3.1%, respectively. According to the latest OPEC report, the month of May saw the OPEC Reference Basket (ORB) fall by $5.36, or 7.8%, month on month (m-o-m), to $63.62/b. Additionally, the ICE Brent front-month contract fell by $2.45, or 3.7%, month on month to average $64.01/b, while the NYMEX WTI front-month contract fell by $2.02, or 3.2%, to $60.94/b. 'The global economy maintained a stable growth trajectory, supported by healthy 1Q25 growth and tentative progress in US trade negotiations,' the report stated. 'The global economic growth forecasts remain unchanged at 2.9% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026,' it added. According to last month's estimate, the global oil demand growth prediction for 2025 is still 1.3 mb/d, year-over-year (y-o-y). A few small revisions were made, mostly to the 1Q25 real data. In 2025, the OECD expects oil consumption to increase by around 0.2 mb/d, whereas non-OECD demand is expected to increase by over 1.1 mb/d. In contrast, the supply of non-DoC liquids is expected to increase by around 0.8 mb/d, year over year, in 2025, according to the same prediction made last month. Argentina, Canada, Brazil, and the United States are anticipated to be the primary growth engines. The report also notes that for the second half of the year, supply output in Africa and some Asian markets is projected to experience very significant declines. However, some African countries are still churning out decent amounts of crude. With that said, here are the African countries with the highest oil production last month in thousand barrels per day (tb/d), according to OPEC's latest report. Save Congo, all other African countries on the list experienced an increase in oil-production compared to last month. Top 5 African countries that produced the most oil in May 2025 Rank Country DoC crude oil production based on secondary sources, tb/d Change between May and April 1. Nigeria 1,544 22 2. Libya 1,302 36 3. Algeria 921 9 4. Congo 253 -6 5. Gabon 233 12
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
‘Happy Life Day' at 7 Brew celebrates AJ Presto's road to recovery
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – 7 Brew Coffee is proving that they remain #PrestoStrong with a celebratory community event. 7 Brew in Binghamton, located at 1322 Front Street, is hosting 'Happy Life Day' on Saturday in honor of Chenango Valley High School senior AJ Presto. Last summer, Presto was in a serious swimming accident and suffered a severe spinal cord injury. Presto then experienced two ICU stays and eight major surgeries. This month marks one year since the accident. With the unwavering support of his family, friends, and the community, Presto has made incredible progress. He is looking ahead to graduation and embracing the next chapter of his life. To support Presto's ongoing recovery, $1 from every drink sold between 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. will be donated to his medical expenses. 'We rallied with the community last year to help raise funds for AJ and his family after theaccident, and it was amazing to see how we all came together,' said Keli Oven, local 7 Brewfranchise operator. 'AJ is an inspiration, and 7 Brew is honored to celebrate his courage throughall of this.' 7 Brew will also be giving out free prizes all day, including stickers, exclusive merch, gift cards, cases of 7 Energy, and more. In addition, one lucky customer will take home a grand prize, a 7 Brew Gift Basket filled with #PrestoStrong gear, 7 Brew merch, and a month of free drinks. To donate to Presto's GoFundMe, click here. Animal Adventure Presents Annual 'Drafts with Giraffes' Guatemalan man accused of sexually abusing toddler in Norwich 'Happy Life Day' at 7 Brew celebrates AJ Presto's road to recovery Air raid sirens sound across Israel following an Iranian missile attack on the country Broome County highway work beginning June 16 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Home Bargains shopper 'gasps' after spotting 'amazing' £15 decor
Interior design lovers can't wait to get their hands on a £15 Home Bargains item after seeing how a shopper styled it in her home Home Bargains often delights shoppers with its selection of home and garden decor. Now, the retailer could have another hit with a "gorgeous" new range that's exciting fans. A shopper revealed she "literally gasped" when she spotted the new wicker basket planters, which are available in three sizes. According to TikTok user @weir_home, there's a large basket for £19.99, a medium basket for £14.99, and a small basket for £9.99. The blogger had a clear vision for the medium basket she purchased, and viewers loved her stunning results. As seen in the viral clip, the savvy shopper used the basket to display a faux tree she'd purchased from Amazon. The shopper added a few boxes at the bottom of the basket to add height to her plant, then filled the base with a blanket to hold the plant in place and covered the top with decorative stones, which she also purchased from Home Bargains. Captioning her post, the sharp-eyed shopper said: "Literally gasped when I walked into home bargains today - just look how amazing these wicker basket planters are. I thought I'd style this one indoors but I definetely want to go back & get some for the garden." Viewers praised the finished look. Someone commented: "Love." Another wrote: "That pot is so gorg! Think I'll be making a trip." A third praised: "Love these baskets." Someone else revealed: "Such a fab idea I got mine for some lavender plants outdoors." A different shopper shared: "I have that basket in my hall I use it to put shoes in to save dirt & grit going in my living room." It doesn't look like the baskets are available on Home Bargains' website. However, shoppers looking to add more plants around their home might like the Jardin Artificial Rose Hanging Basket, from £16.99. For those looking for a storage basket, there's also a £9.99 Home Collections Willow Log Basket and a £7.99 The Kids Edit Flower Basket. You can also draw inspiration from shoppers and use the baskets to display faux plants inside your home. In more Home Bargains news, shoppers love a "perfect" £20 garden lounger "ideal for summer days." The Outdoor Living Collection Nevada Folding Sun Lounger caught attention on social media when it was shared by Facebook page Money Saver By Dansway. Someone replied: "Oooh love this." A second added: "For summer days!" Another said: "That's the cheapest I've ever seen it! Have to go get 2 before they sell out!!" A different fan claimed: "On my way I'm buying 20." The product description suggests the lounger is lightweight and easy to store in the winter. It states: "Relax in comfort with The Outdoor Living Collection Nevada Folding Sun Lounger. This lightweight, multi-position lounger is easy to store in winter and features a convenient carry handle."
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arbra launches tech-focused private market fund
Arbra Partners has launched a private markets investment vehicle that provides exposure to some of the most promising high-growth tech companies, including the space exploration company SpaceX. The multinational asset management and wealth advising firm introduced its High Conviction Private Markets Basket I, a curated portfolio of private technology companies operating in North America and Europe. Other companies in the basket include Varda, an innovative manufacturing firm, and Ramp, a finance platform. The Basket, which is designed to leverage on rising global digital trends, is part of Arbra's larger strategy of identifying investment opportunities outside of established markets. Furthermore, the portfolio includes both direct equity shares and co-investments through top-tier general partners, typically at the Series B and beyond. The fund will operate as a Delaware-based Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), with an investment minimum of $500,000. Arbra's approach is based on what it calls a "high conviction" thesis, which is a rigorous technique that combines venture capital knowledge with hedge fund strategy. Analysts at the firm focus on areas and technology that they believe will drive tomorrow's economy, such as: Democratisation of technology Global surge in talent AI as an innovation catalyst Government as consumers of technology The fund intends to make opportunistic exits within four to five years, which means it will not have to wait for IPOs or M&A transactions to deliver capital to investors. This initial Basket is at the crossroads of what Arbra sees as the next wave of technological and economic development. Sectors of particular relevance are: Industrialisation 4.0, covering space and defence tech, robotics, and advanced manufacturing Climate tech, including nuclear energy, next-generation power grids, and carbon capture technologies Enterprise technology, from fintech to cybersecurity, big data and cloud computing Arbra additionally focuses its global outlook and focus on alternative assets. In addition to wealth management and traditional asset services, the business uses its global network, particularly in the BRICS markets, to provide tailored M&A and investment opportunities. Philip Harris, Chief Executive of Arbra, stated: 'Our High Conviction Basket aims to fill a gap in the way our investors gain exposure to private market opportunities. All our targets are part of a highly curated long list of unique tech disruptors, and we are delighted to bring this to market.' Lucas Bitencourt, founder of Arbra, added: 'We're backing the breakthrough technologies and proven sectors we believe will reshape the future - and our High Conviction Basket offers investors a bold, distinctive opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.' Future Baskets will be offered on a rolling basis as new opportunities arise, with Arbra refining its selection methodology to catch the most transformative and scalable enterprises in private tech. "Arbra launches tech-focused private market fund" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
