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CTV News
17 hours ago
- Politics
- CTV News
Moonbeam mayor takes a seat in the Mayor's Chair
Northern Ontario Watch This week, Ian Campbell catches up with what's going on in Moonbeam with Mayor Luc Léonard for another edition of the Mayor's Chair.
Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I want to name my kid after dairy product but husband won't let me'
A woman has admitted she wanted to name her fourth child after a popular dairy product but was stopped by her husband who 'didn't like' it - and people are on his side Choosing a baby name isn't always an easy task, especially if you and your partner disagree on what makes a good moniker. Parents have the ultimate say over what their child is called, but the decision should be a joint one in most cases. Reaching a compromise is vital, even if you and your partner have vastly different tastes in names. One mum has said she initially wanted to name her child after a popular dairy product before her husband put his foot down and said he "didn't like it at all" - and others have said he was right to stop the woman from using the unique moniker. Nara Smith has gone viral in the past for sharing the unusual baby names she and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, have given to the three children they already have together. They are parents to daughters named Rumble Honey and Whimsy Lou, as well as a son named Slim Easy. The woman is now pregnant with the couple's fourth child, and made a TikTok video in which she shared some of the baby names that she "loves" but will not be using. She started off by poking fun at her critics by making up a name. She said: "The first name is Moonbeam, and the second name is Ice-cream. I think that's so beautiful. I'm just joking - I've seen the comments!" Nara went on to share the names she really considered for her fourth child, starting with boy names including Moss, Goody, Sundae, Champ, and Silk. She also made sure to mention that she "really loves" Dare as a boy's name. She then moved on to girls' names, which she claimed were "harder" to come up with than the ones for boys. But the one name she loved that her husband refused to entertain was "Butter". Nara explained: "A name that I love that Lucky does not like at all so it didn't even make it into our list is Butter." The mum also said she considered Twinkle, Velvet, Button, Willowmere, Berry, Merit, and Shimmer. For relatable parenting tales, tips and offers to help you and your family, sign up for our free Lemon-Aid newsletter here. She said she had considered calling her child Apple, but decided against it because it's "been used before", for example by Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, who have a 21-year-old daughter named Apple Martin. Commenters on Nara's video were baffled by her unusual names. Many said they didn't believe Nara had given such unique names to her children and insisted she was using fake names to protect their identities. One person said: "I wonder if she's joking ... maybe those are fake names to protect their real identities." Another added: "Plot twist, this is all a joke and the kids have actual names and she's just using these to protect the children." However, there were some commenters who defended Nara's name choices, saying some of her suggestions were "cute". Ultimately, the decision is with Nara and Lucky over what they decide to name their child. Someone wrote: "Velvet is kinda cute." Another posted: "Moss and Velvet not too bad as far as Nara Smith baby names go."
San Francisco Chronicle
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
BottleRock 2025: Benson Boone serves up Moonbeam ice cream inspired by new single
Benson Boone's first backflip of BottleRock Napa Valley didn't take place during his festival set. Nor did it occur in a flashy jumpsuit. Instead, the pop singer, simply donning jeans and a T-shirt, performed his signature move at the closing of his debut on BottleRock's Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage on Saturday, May 24. Boone joined Green Day drummer Tré Cool and 'Righteous Gemstones' star Adam Devine, who constructed massive seafood rolls, to dish up Moonbeam ice cream. The dessert is a nod to his latest single, 'Mystical Magical.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Benson Boone (@bensonboone) The single, released just last month off his forthcoming album, 'American Heart' (due out June 20), features Boone singing, 'Nothing else will feel right, you can feel like / Moonbeam ice cream, taking off your blue jeans / Dancing at the movies, 'cause it feels so / Mystical, magical.' It's unclear where Boone got the idea for Moonbeam ice cream, but the day before the song dropped, he teased the release on Instagram with a photo of him holding a purple pint of ice cream labeled 'Benny's Moonbeam Ice Cream.' Moonbeam ice cream then started trending on social media with fans and ice cream shops releasing their interpretations of the icy treat. Most feature unconventional combinations of ingredients for a concoction that feels — you guessed it — magical and mystical. Some iterations contain glitter, bright pastel colors and swirls, but Boone brought his original recipe to BottleRock — which he admitted was his first-ever time making it from scratch. Benson Boone's BottleRock Moonbeam Ice Cream recipe: Blueberry ice cream Blueberries Mini marshmallows Lemon juice Mix together and serve.
Reuters
29-03-2025
- Reuters
Man City deny allegations that Haaland hurt mascot, media reports
March 29 (Reuters) - Manchester City have rejected allegations that striker Erling Haaland hit the club's mascot Moonbeam on the back of the head causing injuries requiring hospital treatment, British media reported. The incident occurred before the home Premier League match against Southampton in October. The woman playing the role of the mascot told newspapers she was in shock after posing for a photograph dressed as Moonbeam when Norwegian Haaland gave her a playful knock to the head. She filed an assault complaint with the police and raised the issue with the Premier League champions, the reports said. "The club fully investigated and found that none of the evidence, including video footage, backed up the claim that an injury was sustained in the manner alleged," a City spokesperson was quoted as saying. "We're also aware a complaint was made to Greater Manchester Police and no further action was taken by them either."
Associated Press
28-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Moonbeam Unveils DataHaven to Redefine Decentralized Storage for a Future Driven by AI and Web3 Applications
Moonbeam, a smart contract platform for building cross-chain-connected applications, has unveiled DataHaven, a decentralized storage solution purpose-built for next-gen applications, offering Web3 developers a secure, censorship-resistant, and verifiable platform with enhanced Ethereum alignment. As a preferred partner of EigenLayer, DataHaven seamlessly integrates with Ethereum Layer 2 networks, addressing critical challenges in data storage for emerging use cases across AI, DePIN, and RWAs. AI agents are reshaping how we think about data and our modern economy, developing into autonomous forces that learn, transact, and grow. To unlock AI's $2.6 trillion potential, we must provide more than storage—but secure, censorship-resistant, and scalable infrastructure. DataHaven aims to provide this sanctuary for data, offering decentralized storage designed for AI and human data to coexist while remaining free from centralized influence. Data Haven enables developers to build with privacy, interoperability, and scalability in mind, empowering AI agents to store models, datasets, and configurations securely— striking the right balance between efficiency and protecting sensitive information. 'With the unveiling of DataHaven alongside EigenLayer, we're proud to introduce a storage solution designed for the future of innovation in AI and Web3,' said Ryan Levy, Head of Business Development at DataHaven. 'Data is one of our most valuable resources, and you should control how it's used. By providing a censorship-resistant and verifiable foundation, we're not just reacting to the changing landscape in decentralization, we're shaping it to have greater trust.' To start, DataHaven will deliver tailored solutions for advanced Web3 applications, including: Artificial Intelligence (AI): DataHaven offers a censorship-resistant, verifiable storage solution designed specifically for AI models, large datasets, and agent configurations. Beyond storage, DataHaven provides the foundational frameworks and networks AI agents need to operate within a secure and context-aware environment, shaping the future of decentralized AI. Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN): DataHaven enables decentralized storage for data collected by devices, supports tokenization and marketplaces, and ensures privacy and ownership without centralized solutions. Real World Assets (RWAs): DataHaven provides scalable and safe storage for tokenized real-world assets, enabling seamless integration with Web3 applications. This ensures data security, transparency, and decentralization while reducing reliance on centralized platforms. With its dual-layer architecture, DataHaven ensures developers can provide customizable services while establishing secure, accessible data through built-in redundancy. Developers will only pay for what they use, providing transparent pricing up-front for its services. Its seamless integration with Ethereum and other networks unifies storage and computation layers, simplifying cross-chain operations and enabling the development of next-generation applications. 'We're excited to welcome DataHaven as a preferred storage partner to the EigenLayer AVS ecosystem,' said Luke Hajdukiewicz, Head of AVS BD at Eigen Labs. 'DataHaven is set to deliver a decentralized storage service, designed to secure your most valuable digital asset - data.' To learn more about DataHaven visit the website and follow @datahaven_xyz on X. ABOUT DATAHAVEN DataHaven is a decentralized storage solution for a future driven by AI, DeFi, and next-generation applications. As a cutting-edge protocol, and a preferred storage partner of EigenLayer, DataHaven offers a secure, censorship-resistant environment where human and AI data can coexist, free from centralized control or interference. By empowering developers and innovators with forward-thinking infrastructure, DataHaven eliminates compromise, delivering the tools needed to build a decentralized, secure, and scalable future. ABOUT MOONBEAM: Moonbeam is a smart contract platform for building cross-chain connected applications that can access users, assets, and services on any chain. By uniting functionality from Ethereum, Polkadot and more into a single platform, Moonbeam solves today's fragmented user experience — unlocking true interoperability and paving the way for the next generation of applications. The Moonbeam platform uses integrated cross-chain messaging to allow developers to create smart contracts that access services across many remote blockchains. This approach, plus Moonbeam's developer-friendly EVM platform, vast tool support, and modern Substrate architecture, creates the ideal development environment for building connected applications. Sr. PR Manager, SCRIB3 SOURCE: DataHaven Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 01/28/2025 04:18 PM/DISC: 01/28/2025 04:18 PM
