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Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Watch: Journalist accidentally steps on missing girl's body while reporting in Brazil
In a chilling turn of events during a live report, a Brazilian journalist accidentally stepped on the body of a missing 13-year-old girl while covering her disappearance, according to a report by Metro UK. The journalist, Lenildo Frazão, was reporting from the Mearim River in Bacabal, northeastern Brazil, where the girl, identified only as Raíssa, had gone missing while swimming with friends. To demonstrate the depth and flow of the river, Frazão entered the water mid-report. Moments later, he flinched and abruptly jumped, saying something had brushed against him underwater. 'I think there's something down here at the bottom,' he can be heard saying in Portuguese. Visibly shaken, he stepped back and added, 'It looks like an arm. Could it be her? But it might be a fish too, I don't know.' Following the unsettling moment, firefighters and divers resumed the search at the same location. According to NeedToKnow, Raíssa's body was later recovered from the exact spot where Frazão had been filming. A post-mortem examination revealed no signs of violence, and her death has been ruled accidental drowning. The river, as described by the journalist, has strong currents and deep pockets that pose hidden dangers. Raíssa was laid to rest on the evening of June 30, the media outlet reported.
New York Post
06-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Daria Kasatkina suffers ‘unfortunate' wardrobe malfunction in Wimbledon loss
Daria Kasatkina's third-round loss to Liudmila Samsonova at Wimbledon took a bizarre turn Saturday when she lost a point due to an earring malfunction. The curious scene unfolded when the 16th-seeded Kasatkina lobbed a forehand return to No. 19 seed Samsonova, with the piece of jewelry becoming attached to her shirt during the series. When Samsonova, 26, fired back, Kasatkina, 28, could not respond in time. Advertisement 4 An earring became attached to Daria Kasatkina's shirt during her third-round loss at Wimbledon. BBC 4 She lost a point amid the wardrobe mishap. BBC 'That's not something you see very often,' a BBC commentator said of the incident, according to Metro UK. 'That's so unfortunate, especially as she was within touching distance in the game.' Advertisement Samsonova ultimately punched her ticket to the Round of 16 with the 6-2, 6-3 victory. She last advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2021, when she fell to eventual finalist Karolína Plíšková. Plíšková lost to Ashleigh Barty in the women's singles final that year. 4 Daria Kasatkina during her third-round match at Wimbledon on July 5, 2025. Getty Images Kasatkina, a 2018 Wimbledon quarterfinalist, knew the challenge she was up against in Samsonova. Advertisement 'I knew that it's going to be very tough… she's in great shape, winning a lot, especially on grass, and her game… It's very good on this surface,' she said of Samsonova, as covered by The First Serve. 'Of course, I think I could do better on my side, but I also have to give her credit. She played a very, very good match. 4 Liudmila Samsonova (l.) greeted Daria Kasatkina following the 6-2, 6-3 victory. AP 'Her serve is one of the most dangerous ones on tour. A few times, I looked [at] the speed, it was about 170 miles per hour… We all know her game is super aggressive… I didn't feel like she was giving me any gifts today.' Advertisement Samsonova will next face Jessica Bouzas Maneiro on Monday. Wimbledon runs through next Sunday, with the women's singles final set for Saturday.
New York Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Allison Williams says ‘Girls' didn't have an intimacy coordinator for sex scenes: ‘Would have been helpful'
Allison Williams is getting candid on the behind-the-scenes of 'Girls.' The hit HBO drama ran for six seasons from 2012 to 2017, and while the actress, 37, 'loves' intimacy coordinators, there wasn't one involved in the series. 'We didn't have them yet on 'Girls,'' Williams said while on the 'Not Skinny But Not Fat' podcast on Tuesday. Advertisement 8 Allison Williams on stage. Getty Images for Tribeca Festival 8 HBO series 'Girls.' Podcast host Amanda Hirsch asked, 'It wasn't the time for that?' to which Williams, who starred as Marnie, replied, 'It definitely was, but we didn't have them.' Advertisement 'We had so many sex scenes to prep and work through,' she explained. 'It would have been so helpful to have someone who's department head of sex scenes.' The show was created by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner, with Williams retelling a moment on set where the writers performed a scene she had to do with her on-screen love interest, Ebon Moss-Bachrach. 8 A sex scene from 'Girls.' HBO 8 The HBO drama 'Girls.' HBO Advertisement 'I have this picture of Lena and Jenni acting out the moment where Desi was going down on me — eating my ass — and I have a picture of them where I think it's Jenni is leaning over a windowsill and Lena is leaning behind her like smiling being like, 'This is what we picture,'' Williams recounted. 'And I was like, 'Great!' but they were busy. That should have been someone else's job.' Dunham, 39, who played Hannah on the series, previously expressed her feelings about not having an intimacy coordinator on set. 8 A sex scene from 'Girls.' HBO She told Metro UK in 2022, 'I know as an actor sometimes you feel anxious going to the director with a concern, even if you really like them, you just don't want to be the party pooper – you just have your own self consciousness and to have a person there who is devoted to that dialogue and your comfort, I mean, I would have loved to have it on 'Girls.'' Advertisement 'When you're the director and the actor at the same time, and the writer, you're trying to hit all those marks, and also make sure everyone has what they need, it's just too much for one person,' she detailed. 'I'm just so happy that we're reaching a time where sets in general are a more carefully monitored thing.' 'Girls' followed the complicated lives of friends and couples. It also starred Jemima Kirke (Jessa), Zosia Mamet (Shoshanna), Adam Driver (Adam) and Andrew Rannells (Elijah). 8 'Girls.' HBO Looking back at the series, which became a household name, Dunham shared, 'Something I'm really proud of, is I look at this show, and we all started when we were between 22 and 25. It would have been very easy for all of us to go, 'Yeah, we're just going to fashion shows and taking free trips to St. Barth's,' but these women have made a really strong commitment to use their platform for something powerful. No one has used this new attention just to acquire handbags.' These days, Dunham is back to creating, having just worked on the British Netflix rom-com series, 'Too Much,' which debuts on the streaming platform on July 10. Williams, meanwhile, is starring in 'M3GAN 2.0,' a horror/sci-fi movie about a lifelike artificial intelligence doll. The actress also serves as a producer on the film. 8 Lena Dunham, the creator and star of 'Girls.' AP The daughter of journalist Brian Williams and producer Jane Stoddard Williams recently got candid about working on 'Girls' and the nepo baby movement while promoting the new project. Advertisement 'Aside from all the many layers of privilege, high on the list is the fact that I could pursue a career in acting without being worried that I wasn't going to be able to feed myself,' Williams told The Guardian in an interview published Monday. 'I had been surrounded by people who did what I wanted to do.' Her parents, however, insisted she finish her education before stepping into the industry. 'I'm grateful that my parents didn't cave,' Williams, who received a degree in English from Yale, added. 'And that I didn't make my way into this business any sooner than I did, because already, at 23, when 'Girls' came out, that was a lot to process.' 8 Allison Williams. Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Advertisement When asked about a possible 'Girls' reunion, Williams said she would 'love it.' 'I know that Zosia has been pushing for a spin-off, which I would voraciously consume and try to elbow my way into,' she confessed. 'I kind of want us all back together. It was so fun and it was the beginning of my career, so I didn't have the perspective I have now on just how lucky we were, or to know how unusual a creative experience it was.'
Indian Express
18-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
One lucky Irish ticket wins Rs 2,200 crore jackpot — nation's biggest ever lottery victory
Someone in Ireland just hit the kind of jackpot that makes fairy tales feel underwhelming. A single ticket-holder has bagged the entire £208 million EuroMillions prize that's Rs 2,184 crore instantly turning their wallet heavier than most small nations' GDPs. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the massive win on Tuesday night and urged players to double-check their tickets. The prize had been sitting at its cap of €250 million (around Rs 2,250 crore) for two weeks before it was finally claimed. 'We are absolutely thrilled to see this incredible and record win for an Irish EuroMillions player,' said Cian Murphy, chief executive of the Irish National Lottery, in a statement to Metro UK. 'We are advising our players to check their tickets and, if they are the winner, sign the back of the ticket, keep it safe, and contact National Lottery HQ and we will guide you through the claims process.' Murphy said the location of the winning ticket would be revealed as soon as possible, adding: 'With such a big win we have procedures to follow, but we will reveal the winning location as soon as we can. While this is a massive win, it can come as a shock to a winner and we advise them to stay calm, get independent legal and financial advice and contact us as soon as they can.' Had the jackpot been won by a UK ticket holder, they would have become the biggest EuroMillions winner in British history. The winning numbers drawn on Tuesday, June 17, were 13, 22, 23, 44, and 49, with the Lucky Stars being 03 and 05. The Millionaire Maker code for the night was XPCD66044, creating a new millionaire in the UK. While the main jackpot was claimed by one lucky individual, other players also walked away with life-changing amounts. Three people matched five numbers and one Lucky Star to win £6,287,001.20 each, which is around Rs 66 crore. Sixteen ticket holders matched five main numbers and won £16,119.10 each, or approximately Rs 16.9 lakh. Seventy-seven others matched four numbers and two Lucky Stars to win £1,043.20, which converts to roughly Rs 1.1 lakh. If there had been no jackpot winner, Friday's draw would have triggered a 'Must Be Won' event in which the prize would roll down to the next winning tier. Now that the capped jackpot has been won, the top prize for the next EuroMillions draw on Friday, June 20, will reset to £14 million, or about Rs 147 crore. Although this is Ireland's biggest win, the largest EuroMillions jackpot in history remains the €250 million (Rs 2,250 crore) claimed by an Austrian player in March 2025.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snow White Has Screened, And People Feel Strongly About Where It Ranks Among Disney's Live-Action Remakes
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A lot of controversy has surrounded the live-action remake of Snow White, but as we get closer to its release on the 2025 movie calendar, many are wondering about the film itself. Disney's live-action remakes have been hit or miss, and some are already predicting box office troubles for Snow White. However, many of those who attended an early screening of the movie have positive first reactions. Rachel Zegler portrays Disney's first princess, with Gal Gadot taking on evil stepmother duties. So what is the early response to the upcoming Disney movie? Critic Christopher Mills writes on X that the year's biggest surprise so far is that this 'controversial' and 'hated' film is actually decent. Mills praises Zegler as the titular character, saying: Snow White is not only one of their best live-action remakes in years, but it's also a film that recaptures the magic of the 1937 movie. Rachel Zegler IS Snow White, and she delivers such a magical performance. The musical numbers are unforgettable, the visuals (not the uncanny dwarves) are enchanting, and Erin Cressida Wilson's screenplay provides depth to this world that I didn't know was needed. With other Disney live-action remakes in the works including Lilo & Stitch and Moana, they may have to work hard to outshine Snow White, given what Tori Brazier of Metro UK thinks of director Marc Webb's movie. Brazier says: Well, Disney has had the last laugh with Snow White - after YEARS of backlash, they've produced one of their strongest ever remakes. Rachel Zegler is an enchanting lead, all the story tweaks work well for a modern audience and, after 88 years, it's a reimagining that makes sense. Like many Disney fans, Skyler Shuler of DisInsider was wary of this project, but after seeing it, Shuler says this is a must-see, joining others in calling it one of the best live-action remakes yet: Listen, I was worried, but let me tell you Snow White is PURE DISNEY MAGIC! This will end up being a lot of people's favorite live-action remake. … Also, Gal Gadot is very very good as the Evil Witch.. Not to be missed. Those hellbent on finding faults are going to struggle. It's a gorgeous movie. Katcy Stephan of Variety calls Rachel Zegler a 'supernova,' while also complimenting the new music and the depth that's given to the story. The love story is pretty sweet, too, Stephan says: Rachel Zegler is a shining supernova in Snow White, beautifully embodying the graceful, gentle nature of the OG Disney princess. It's a visual feast with show-stopping new musical numbers and, of course, dozens of enchanting animated animals. The screenplay wisely gives its heroine newfound depth through her fervent desire to become the leader her father believed she could be, and a love story that's sweet as apple pie. 🍎 ScreenRant's Ash Crossan's biggest complaint with the movie seems to be the princess' hair, though that doesn't stop Rachel Zegler's gorgeous voice in the overall 'charming' movie. Crossan says: Despite the bob being all over the place, Snow White is quite charming! The message lands well, the critters are adorable, and Rachel Zegler and her enchanting voice are stunning. It almost got a full tear out of me, and I've never cried in my entire life. The verdict isn't unanimous, however, with at least one critic voicing disappointment in the upcoming kids movie. Carl Kaka of Future of the Force says live-action remakes in general don't replicate the fun and enjoyment of their originals, and this movie 'just wasn't for me.' Kaka continues: While Gal Gadot is great as the evil Queen, Snow White isn't a great remake of the animated classic. Rachel Zegler is a poor Snow White, the changes to the story and lyrics are awful, some special effects are not that special and the film didn't land for me. A huge shame. Disney Plus + Hulu Bundle: $10.99 $2.99 A Month For 4 MonthsSave 72% - The most exciting deal of last year is back for 2025 – and it's come about 9 months early. The best-selling Disney Plus bundle deal we saw over Black Friday returns this March, costing just $2.99 a month for the ad-supported Disney Plus and Hulu plan. Usually costing $10.99 a month, that's a hefty 72% saving. While new and eligible returning customers won't be able to enjoy the discounted rate for quite as long, you'll still get the sub-$3 bundle for the first four months of your subscription (over Black Friday, the reduced Disney Plus price ran for a whole year). Expires March 30View Deal If you want to see what all the fuss is about and draw your own conclusions about Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot and the rest, you don't have to wait too much longer. Snow White is set to hit theaters on Friday, March 21, and if you want to revisit the animated classic in the meantime, that's available to stream with a Disney+ subscription.
