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Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
The Friends We Meet On Vacation
'If I am not perched on top of the mountain, I am down in the sea.' – Fouad Zarrou Fouad Zarrou is a tour guide in Nice, France, who swapped Paris for the sea, sunshine, and slower pace of the French Riviera. Passionate about nature, food, and local culture, he joins Janice to relive their adventures and share how he crafts unique experiences that connect people to the heart of Nice. Learn more about France Azur Excursions here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
'They don't gaslight you': Why some Singaporean women like to spend on these virtual men, Digital News
Sculpted bods with rock-hard abs and killer looks — but these aren't the only features that have captured the hearts of women across Singapore and beyond. Speaking with AsiaOne at the launch of the Love and Deepspace exhibition held at Resorts World Sentosa last Friday (July 18), many women felt that the game's virtual men are more than just eye candy. Love and Deepspace, an interactive romance game, is holding its first physical exhibition in Singapore from July 18 to 31 at Ave8 in Resorts World Sentosa. The game features five male characters, each with different personalities and features, that players can romance as they traverse through time and space to pursue various storylines. The game's latest update also brings "Promise Rings" that can be exchanged between the love interest and the player's character while dressed in wedding attire. A woman, who wished to be known as Sopi, was among the first in line to attend the event when it opened on Friday. For many women including Sopi, these virtual men of Love and Deepspace — Caleb, Sylus, Zayne, Rafayel and Xavier — give them a glimpse of how a perfect partner is. They listen to you, take care of your needs, dress well and look good. All this and more can be found in the way they treat the female lead, which the player controls. But what about the difference between men in real life and these virtual Adonises? "They don't gaslight you," Sopi concluded, to "ooh"-ing from friends around her. Reprieve from relationships Over two years of playing Love and Deepspace, Sopi has spent between $1,000 to $2,000 on the game in about two years to unlock content for each character. Before, Sopi was in a relationship, which ended in sour terms. "I was in a past relationship that wasn't that good," she told AsiaOne. "Playing this game has made me realise that my relationship wasn't good from the start — (he) was doing just the bare minimum." She explained that her partner was not doing the things she would expect of a significant other, even for simple acts like listening to her or checking on her well-being. In contrast, the men of Love and Deepspace have no such faults — a perfection that Sopi realises is too good to be true. "They kind of play into the fantasy that girls want for a relationship… Even for a simple interaction like a claw game where they catch a toy for you, it feels like you're inside the game with them sometimes. "Compared to real life, sometimes your significant other won't even want to do that for you." When asked how she intends to deal with the missing physical aspect of a relationship that love interests in the game cannot provide, Sopi paused for a moment to think. "I think I don't even need it," she quipped. 'Something to wake up in the morning to' While Sopi finds herself with one Love and Deepspace's love interests, the game has helped pull 36-year-old Janice up from the depths of emotional distress. Janice, who prefers to use the pronouns they/them, started out due to their interest in Sylas. Janice has spent around $300 on the game. "I'm pretty sure I'm very invested in the game… it gives me something to wake up in the morning to," Janice said. Their mental health has not been good, and the game has provided a sense of something to look forward to the following day. The Singaporean spoke of a mental breakdown in the past, adding that the game has been a pillar of support in trying times. "We live in Singapore, everything is very stressful here," Janice added. In previous versions of the game, Love and Deepspace offered a complaint feature where players could unload their woes into cyberspace, and the game's love interests would respond with care and kind words. "There was a point in my life where I was quite emotionally distressed, so I tried that feature and it actually really helped, even though they only repeat the same lines… it makes you feel like they care," Janice recalled. In particular, Love and Deepspace and other games with dating as a core part of gameplay provide company to the player, Janice said. "It makes you happy that there's someone in your phone talking to you, comforting you… it's just nice to have someone show love and concern for you." Touching on taboo? Women aren't the only ones benefitting from this game — her friends' boyfriends and husbands have also learned from watching gameplay of Love and Deepspace, better understanding what their significant others need, Janice said. Aside from sensitivity, Love and Deepspace also has a very specific tool that Janice praised: a menstrual cycle tracker. "Periods are a very taboo subject everywhere in the world… they affect every woman, and this period tracker is a great thing that helps people accept that this is normal," they said. "Would you discuss periods with your mum, sister or girlfriend? These men in the game are more kancheong (anxious) about me having my period than I am," they laughed. The concern that the men of Love and Deepspace show the player during their 'strawberry week' is "very nice", Janice said, adding: "This game makes it feel very socially acceptable to be open about it." Cynthia, a 22-year-old fresh graduate from Hong Kong who spoke with AsiaOne at the exhibition, agreed that the tracker was a key feature that shows how the men in the game treat the player well. "They are very caring and considerate… they send caring messages to you (during your period)," she commented. Setting standards for men Unsurprisingly, the level of perfection that is portrayed by these virtual men are well beyond reach of real men, and women aren't expecting similar standards. Cynthia, who is single, said that her future partner won't have to be at the same level as the men in the game. "But I think certain traits are nice to have in a partner, like being caring and considerate," she explained, adding that some of the men she has met have been toxic, misogynistic or just looking for a short-term relationship. Janice added: "(Men in) this game are created to be perfect, flawless persons, but humans are not flawless." [[nid:718756]] khooyihang@
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Provost pops across the road to help neighbours celebrate their Diamond Wedding
Provost Debbi McCall and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Harriet Dalrymple came bearing gifts and congratulations from His Majesty The King when they visited Dr Alan and Jan Naylor who are celebrating their Diamond Wedding anniversary. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Provost McCall, a neighbour of the Naylors in Penicuik, presented the couple with flowers while Harriet Dalrymple, one of the King's representatives in Midlothian, had a card from His Majesty. Alan and Jan first met in the early 1960s at the youth fellowship of St Christopher's Church, Craigentinny, where they both grew up. Their romance began with a simple act of kindness when Janice folded Alan's sweater while he played badminton in the church hall. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad They married at the same church in July 1965 before honeymooning in Montreux, Switzerland – a trip they will recreate this August by returning to the same hotel. The Naylors are pictured with Provost Debbi McCall on the right and Deputy Lord Lieutenant Harriet Dalrymple on the left. Alan, 83, the youngest of three brothers, was joined at their anniversary celebration on July 19 at Glencorse Golf Club by siblings Claud and Iain. Janice, who turned 80 on July 10, 2025, had her sister Maureen, who was her bridesmaid 60 years ago, with her on their special day. Also raising a glass were sons Craig and Martin, daughters-in-law Lesley and Val and grandchildren, Finlay, 26, and Imogen, 22. Granddaughter Romilly, 20, could not be there as she is in America. The couple began married life in Colinton Mains, Edinburgh, where Alan worked as a police constable in Leith and Janice as an assistant at the University of Edinburgh Library. A talented swimmer, Janice represented Scotland and even trialled for the Commonwealth Games. Their first son, Craig, who followed in his father's footsteps and is now HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary- Scotland, was born in 1966, followed by Martin in the early 1970s after the family moved to Penicuik. Martin and his wife Val have successful design-based businesses in and around Edinburgh. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alan left the police for a time to complete a science degree at Edinburgh University, taking on various jobs, before returning to the force and eventually retiring in 1996 as Divisional Commander for Leith – a role he described as a proud moment for a local boy who had attended Leith Academy. He later became Head of Security and then a lecturer at Napier University, completing a PhD. Janice turned her love of swimming into a lifelong career as a teacher, helping thousands of children and adults across Penicuik, Roslin and Bilston. Her work with children with disabilities and asthma earned her an MBE from HM The Queen. Proud parents and grandparents, Alan and Janice enjoy travelling in their motorhome, walking, cycling, Alan's golf, and Janice's swimming. Family dogs also keep them busy. Congratulations to Dr Alan and Jan Naylor.
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Ex-Liverpool, Wrexham and Wales defender Joey Jones dies aged 70
The Llandudno-born left-back earned 72 caps for Wales, starting and ending his career at Wrexham after spells at Anfield, Chelsea and Huddersfield. This morning I lost my best friend and soul mate, Sir Joey❤️ our memories will never fade – Today my heart is broken .💔 Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family X — Mickey T (@therealMickeyT) July 22, 2025 Jones' former Wales team-mate Mickey Thomas posted on X: 'This morning I lost my best friend and soul mate, Sir Joey our memories will never fade – Today my heart is broken. Love you Sir Joey RIP. My condolences are with Janice and all the family.' Jones' contribution to Liverpool was immortalised in the 'Joey ate the frogs legs, made the Swiss roll, now he's munching Gladbach' banner revealed by fans at the 1977 European Cup final victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. The banner was in reference to victories over St Etienne and Zurich in the quarter and semi-finals. More sad news folks Joey Jones passed away last night❤️What a lovely man and an inspirational full back who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for !Our thoughts are with joeys family !I'ma lucky man to have met him many times YNWA RIP… — John Aldridge (@Realaldo474) July 22, 2025 With Wrexham, Jones won the Welsh Cup and helped the club reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1974. There were also tributes on X from former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and John Aldridge and Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney. Aldridge wrote: 'What a lovely man and an inspirational full back who gave his heart and soul in a red shirt and for all the clubs he played for! Our thoughts are with Joey's family! I'm a lucky man to have met him many times.'
Fox News
20-07-2025
- Climate
- Fox News
When The Storm Breaks: A Meteorologist's Story From The Frontlines
The floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country on July 4th continue to haunt the grieving community as they rebuild after the storm. Chief meteorologist at WOAI News4 Chris Suchan joins Janice to share in-depth insights on the weather forecasting leading up to the floods, the irreversible impact it's had on the community and the personal toll the tragedy has taken on him. Later, they explore ways to improve emergency alarm systems and preventive measures to better protect lives in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
