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NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Politics
- NBC Sports
Kansas political skirmish emerges regarding Chiefs vs. Royals
Kansas wants to lure the Chiefs and the Royals across the border with Missouri. But what if it comes down to one or the other? A skirmish has emerged in Kansas regarding whether the powers-that-be have a preference. Via Matthew Kelly of the Kansas City Star, Senate President Ty Masterson (a Republican) has repeatedly accused Governor Laura Kelly (a Democrat) of favoring the Royals. 'It is political,' Masterson recently told reporters. 'And I think most Kansans know there's a little bit of a disconnect. I think the administration tends to favor the Royals over the Chiefs, and I think most everyone else in the conversation would say the inverse. But it would be great to have both of them.' Some argue that the Royals get the edge because they host many more games — 81 at home, every season. The Chiefs host 10. (Obviously, both can host more in the postseason — and the Chiefs annually do.) A domed Chiefs stadium brings benefits beyond a bunch of baseball games. 'If you build a dome, you're talking Super Bowls, Final Fours, major concerts, lots of development around it,' Masterson said. It remains to be seen where it goes from here. But it could be that, in the end, Kansas focuses on the Royals. Giving Missouri the ability to keep the Chiefs.
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Get a good night's sleep at Glastonbury by adding £3 ingredient to your water
Electrolytes could be the key to getting a good night's sleep during hot summer months - with Glastonbury festival this weekend, campers should try these tips to maintain their hydration If you have a history of troublesome sleep and are nervous about Glastonbury 's loud nights camping outdoors, this handy trick might provide a restful night sleep, even during the warm weather. The recent heatwave has left Brits restless in bed, effecting sleep patterns across the nation due to the stifling summer nights. According to the Met Office, we've seen 47% more sunshine since April, and the dehydration that followed might be the reason the UK is struggling to sleep - but electrolytes could help. Spacegoods founder, Matthew Kelly, pointed out that dehydration and an electrolyte imbalance can be assumed to interfere with sleep. Whilst there is no clear, negative correlation between a lack of electrolytes and sleep, the functional beverages company suggest that a low level of hydration is associated with a lack of successful sleep. A large study exploring hydration and sleep found that case studies which logged less than six or less hours sleep per night, showed lower levels of hydration than those who gained at least eight hours of sleep. The study, conducted in China and the US, highlights the importance of remaining hydrated, especially through warmer periods. Generally speaking, healthy people will lose fluids via sweat, tears, urine and stool - all of which are naturally replaced by the continued consumption of food and drinks. However, during heatwaves the body attempts to maintain its temperature by increasing the amount we sweat, cooling the skin down, but also depleting our stores of water and salts (sodium and potassium), causing dehydration. When a person does not replenish these fluids and salts, by not consuming enough water or nutrients, they remain dehydrated. Signs of dehydration According to the NHS, signs of dehydration include: Dark yellow, poignant urine Thirst A decrease of urination Dizziness or feeling lightheaded Tiredness A dry mouth, lips and tongue Sunken eyes Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! Treating dehydration The solution to dehydration is a simple fix: electrolytes. These replenish both liquid levels and salts faster than a glass of water. A daily dose of electrolyte blends in the morning is both safe and smart planning, jumping ahead of summer plans in the sun that might leave us lightheaded. Sticking to the recommended dosage, opting for electrolyte drinks during jam-packed weekends like Glastonbury can also reduce side-effects of dehydration such as fatigue, headaches, or dizziness. This is also a great way to prepare for any physical activity which may increase your body's demands. Blends often include adaptogens and vitamin B12 that provide additional energy and aid one's stamina- necessary for the three-day festival. Electrolyte-rich foods Electrolyte-rich foods provide minerals such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride, that aid nerve function, muscle contractions and pH balance, as well as hydration. By including these foods into your daily diet, you can say good bye to restless nights no matter the weather. Electrolyte-rich foods to pack, which you can pack for Glastonbury: For potassium: Bananas, avocados, sweet potatoes, spinach, coconut water For sodium: Sea salt or pink salt (preferable to table salt), soy sauce, olives, pickles For magnesium: Seeds and nuts, dark leafy greens, dark chocolate (minimum 70 percent cacao), quinoa For calcium: Dairy products, fortified foods (such as cereals, orange juice, non-dairy milks), tofu, broccoli For chloride: Seaweed, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, deli meats Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Scotsman
22-04-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Mushroom coffee and its health benefits
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Mushroom coffee is the new health trend 🍄 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... Drinking mushroom coffee is the new coffee trend Mushroom coffee is said to have many health benefits Benefits include; energy, stress reduction and more Mushroom coffee is a brand-new phenomenon that you may not have heard of. While this version of coffee may be gaining popularity for its health benefits, there are still so many of us wondering exactly what it is and how it can boost our health. What is mushroom coffee? Mushroom coffee is a new viral hot drink, which is said to be a healthier alternative to regular coffee. It is made by blending ground mushrooms with coffee beans together. However, the mushrooms used in the coffee are medicinal rather than the regular mushrooms we buy as ingredients from the supermarket. It is supposed to taste like regular coffee, with notes of nuts. What is mushroom coffee and what are the benefits of the new phenomenon? | Iryna Melnyk - Is mushroom coffee new? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite being a current trend, mushroom coffee actually originated as far back as World War II. According to , mushroom coffee originates from Finland during this time, when coffee beans weren't available. Healthline also stated that mushroom coffee has history in Asian countries for medicinal purposes. What are the benefits of mushroom coffee? Mushroom coffee is supposed to be a healthier alternative to regular coffee with many benefits. Matthew Kelly, founder of Spacegoods , has shared that mushroom coffee can give you a long-lasting energy boost, mental clarity, help to boost your immune system, reduce stress and is gentle on your stomach. Where can I get mushroom coffee? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mushroom coffee can currently be purchased in the UK from various online retailers and organic brands, usually sold in instant coffee packets. It is yet to be available in UK supermarkets. How can I make mushroom coffee at home? You can make mushroom coffee at home by using instant mushroom coffee packs. However it can also be made by brewing regular coffee alongside a mushroom powder, which is available to purchase from supermarkets and other online retailers. If you have a food and drink story to share with us, we'd love to hear from you. You can now send your stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
22-04-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Mushroom coffee and its health benefits
Mushroom coffee is the new health trend 🍄 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Drinking mushroom coffee is the new coffee trend Mushroom coffee is said to have many health benefits Benefits include; energy, stress reduction and more Mushroom coffee is a brand-new phenomenon that you may not have heard of. While this version of coffee may be gaining popularity for its health benefits, there are still so many of us wondering exactly what it is and how it can boost our health. What is mushroom coffee? Mushroom coffee is a new viral hot drink, which is said to be a healthier alternative to regular coffee. It is made by blending ground mushrooms with coffee beans together. However, the mushrooms used in the coffee are medicinal rather than the regular mushrooms we buy as ingredients from the supermarket. It is supposed to taste like regular coffee, with notes of nuts. What is mushroom coffee and what are the benefits of the new phenomenon? | Iryna Melnyk - Is mushroom coffee new? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Despite being a current trend, mushroom coffee actually originated as far back as World War II. According to , mushroom coffee originates from Finland during this time, when coffee beans weren't available. Healthline also stated that mushroom coffee has history in Asian countries for medicinal purposes. What are the benefits of mushroom coffee? Mushroom coffee is supposed to be a healthier alternative to regular coffee with many benefits. Matthew Kelly, founder of Spacegoods , has shared that mushroom coffee can give you a long-lasting energy boost, mental clarity, help to boost your immune system, reduce stress and is gentle on your stomach. Where can I get mushroom coffee? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mushroom coffee can currently be purchased in the UK from various online retailers and organic brands, usually sold in instant coffee packets. It is yet to be available in UK supermarkets. How can I make mushroom coffee at home? You can make mushroom coffee at home by using instant mushroom coffee packs. However it can also be made by brewing regular coffee alongside a mushroom powder, which is available to purchase from supermarkets and other online retailers.
The Guardian
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Henry Kelly obituary
Henry Kelly, who has died aged 78, was a hard-nosed Irish journalist who reported on the Troubles in Northern Ireland before finding television fame as a presenter of ITV's Saturday evening light-entertainment programme Game for a Laugh, which fashioned itself as a 'people show'. Viewers and the studio audience were declared to be the stars – game for a laugh and at the centre of the action, which included challenges and pranks. A regular game had an audience member sitting in the 'pie chair' and given an almost impossible task – if they failed, they would be on the receiving end of extra-foamy custard pies delivered by extendable mechanical arms with hands on the end. Fans of the programme were also featured displaying their talents, among them a vicar giving a believable impression of Liberace, a laundry worker building a magnificent robot and a man devoted to decorating the inside of his house with old master-style paintings. The four original hosts – Kelly, Jeremy Beadle, Sarah Kennedy and Matthew Kelly (no relation) – presented the show seated on tall stools and were remembered for signing off each episode, inviting viewers to tune in the following week, with the catchphrase 'Watching us … watching you … watching us … watching you' while the camera switched between each presenter and the audience as they delivered the words. Within two months of its launch in 1981, Game for a Laugh attracted more than 15 million viewers. Kelly, described by TV Times magazine as 'the fair, skinny one with the Terry Wogan accent', eventually left two years later after three series, along with Kennedy and Matthew Kelly. 'I realised that comedy really is a serious business,' he told the Daily Express in 2016. 'We had no script, no Autocue and no earpieces. It was a brilliant show. It changed my life … it opened doors for me.' Opportunities included the chance to host a BBC daytime quiz show, Going for Gold, featuring contestants from across Europe. When it was initially suggested, Kelly recalled, he regarded the idea as 'nonsense', but he took on the programme and it became a hit. The show was particularly popular with students, and Kelly was made honorary president of one student union. Going for Gold ran for 10 series (1987-96) and was later revived by Channel 5 with John Suchet presenting. Halfway through his run on Going for Gold, Kelly – who had been a BBC radio reporter before moving into television – returned to radio to become one of the launch presenters of the Classic FM station. From 1992 to 2003, he hosted the mid-morning programme, then the breakfast show, building up an audience of more than 3 million listeners with a format that included recipes and racing tips as well as music, and he was named national broadcaster of the year in the 1994 Sony radio awards. Born in Dublin, Henry was the youngest of five children. His father, also Henry, was a civil servant who had been private secretary to Kevin O'Higgins, the 1920s Irish politician responsible for the execution of 77 IRA members. 'He once showed me notes he had written about 20 minutes after O'Higgins was assassinated,' said Kelly, who pronounced his father a 'warm, lovable, generous man' while admitting to not having a close relationship with his mother. The family moved to Athlone when he was a baby and seven years later returned to Dublin. Henry was educated at the Jesuit school Belvedere college, where he was a friend of Terry Wogan's brother, Brian, and a frequent visitor to the Wogan family home. 'I was good at Latin and Greek and English, and talking, and not necessarily in that order,' he said. While studying English at University College Dublin, he wrote theatre reviews for the Irish Times. On graduation in 1968, he joined the paper as a reporter. When he became its northern editor in Belfast, Kelly reported on the violence that had reignited there. 'I was privileged enough to be one of that small group who knew the north was a serious story long before it became fashionable,' he told the Irish Times. 'It was a very exciting time. I loved it … I absolutely loved it.' Those years on the paper also included assignments in the Middle East and south-east Asia. Kelly's book How Stormont Fell, an authoritative account of the dissolution of Northern Ireland's parliament, was published in 1972. Four years later, he moved to London, joining BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight as a reporter for a five-year stint. He was also a regular reporter on Woman's Hour in 1979-80 before leaving to present Game for a Laugh. 'My colleagues at Radio 4 thought I was mad when I moved to light entertainment,' he said. Nevertheless, he continued on Radio 4 to host the Midweek morning show (1982-83) and co-presented the second and third series of the BBC TV programme Food and Drink (1983-84). In 1983, he joined the ITV breakfast service TV-am during its first year, to take over the Saturday edition of Good Morning Britain from Michael Parkinson. He also sometimes presented the weekday show before leaving in 1987. Kelly's regular return to radio came with his shows on Classic FM in the 1990s – and there was a storm of complaints from listeners after his breakfast programme was handed over to Simon Bates. He went back to the station to host a Sunday morning show (2006-08) after a stint presenting the drivetime programme on LBC (2003-04), which returned him to his news roots. He also had his own mid-morning programme on BBC Radio Berkshire (2005-15). He and his partner, Karolyn Shindler, a former BBC producer, wrote a travel guide to Connemara, titled Henry Kelly in the West of Ireland with Karolyn Shindler, published in 1996. Kelly's marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Margery Conway, ended in divorce. He is survived by Karolyn, their son, Alexander, and a daughter, Siobhan, from his marriage. Patrick Henry Kelly, broadcaster and journalist, born 17 April 1946; died 25 February 2025
