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Edmunds
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Edmunds
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ Goes 558 Miles on the Edmunds EV Range Test
A new standard for EV range We knew that the Escalade IQ would perform well on our test, given the impressive range we've experienced in its Chevy Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV siblings. The EPA estimates the Escalade IQ can travel 460 miles on a full charge, but in the official Edmunds EV Range Test, we recorded 558 miles. This is the first time a vehicle has broken the 550-mile threshold out of the more than 100 EVs we've tested. At our range test's required 40-mph average speed, which uses a split of 60% city and 40% highway driving, the IQ racked up more than 13 hours of drive time, requiring a team of three people to do the job. Keep in mind that's not including any breaks or traffic stops, just time while the car is on the move. Diving deeper into the numbers, the IQ used 43 kWh of electricity per 100 miles of driving, making it less efficient than a Rivian R1S (41.7 kWh) but more efficient than the Mercedes G 580 EV (47.6 kWh). But the reason for the Escalade's success isn't its overall efficiency — it's the sheer size of the battery. The big SUV's battery capacity is 205 kWh, which is enormous compared to the packs in other three-row EVs like the Volvo EX90 (107 kWh) and the Rivian R1S (up to 141 kWh). General Motors' other large EVs use a similar battery as the Cadillac. Out of the six that we've tested, the Escalade IQ's 558-mile range was the winner by huge margin, beating the Silverado EV Work Truck (539 miles), the GMC Sierra EV Denali (507 miles), the Silverado EV RST (484 miles) and destroying the GMC Hummer EV's 325-mile (SUV) and 390-mile (truck) tests.
Irish Independent
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Irish U-20s must produce something special to down Junior All Blacks and reach last four of World Championships
An 18-16 loss to hosts Italy after they defeated Georgia 35-28 in the opening game means nothing less than a win will do for Ireland, and even then they may need a bonus point to oust a Junior All Blacks side who are three match points ahead of them going into this final pool game. Ireland finished seventh and eighth on the two previous occasions that this 12-team tournament was held in northern Italy and another mid-table position looks on the cards unless they can beat a strong New Zealand side. McCarthy said they were disappointed not to beat the Italians but they have had to shrug off the loss and focus all their attention on a New Zealand side who beat Italy 14-5 and Georgia 38-19. 'We'll have to face up against them and take it to them,' said the Cork native who is in the Connacht academy. 'We didn't get to play the rugby we wanted to against Italy but the effort couldn't be faulted.' New Zealand ended Ireland's hopes in the final pool game the last time Italy hosted the tournament in 2015, with Nigel Carolan's side defeating Scotland to finish seventh with a squad that included Andrew Porter, Garry Ringrose, Joey Carbery and Jacob Stockdale. There were also two current Lions in the squad which finished eighth when Italy staged the tournament for the first time in 2011 with Tadhg Furlong and Finlay Bealham on board alongside Iain Henderson, Andrew Conway, Paddy Jackson, Craig Gilroy, Kieran Marmion, Jordi Murphy and JJ Hanrahan. Current head coach Neil Doak, whose side finished bottom of the Six Nations this year, has made four changes for this clash, two at the back and two up front. Ulster academy player Daniel Green, now with Queen's University having been identified through the IQ (Irish-qualified) programme when he was with Sale Sharks, comes in at full-back with Charlie Molony moving to the wing to the exclusion of Paidi Farrell, who scored two tries against Georgia. Jonny Scott, another Ulster academy player, replaces Cork Con's Midleton native Eoghan Smyth. Two recent additions to the Munster academy come in up front with lock Conor Kennelly from Highfield RFC replacing Mahon Ronan, while Shannon's Oisin Minogue, who came through the ranks at Ballina Killaloe RFC, takes over from Billy Power after coming on and scoring the late try against Italy. The flanker is a son of former Irish international Rosie Foley and nephew of the late Anthony Foley. Verdict: New Zealand U-20 Ireland: D Green; C Molony, C Mangan, J Scott, D Moloney; T Wood, W Wootton; A Usanov, H Walker, A Mullan; C Kennelly, B Corrigan; E McCarthy, O Minogue, L Murphy. Reps: L McLaughlin, B Bohan, T McAllister, D Walsh, B Power, C Logan, S Wisniewski, G O'Leary Kareem. New Zealand: R Simpson; F Vaenuku, C Roberts, J Wiseman, M Kunawave; W Cole, D Pledger; S Uamaki Pole, M Letiu, R Faleafa; X Treacy, J Sa; F McLeod, C Woodley, M Bason. Reps: S Kempton, I Time, D Johnston, A Vakasiuola, M Fale, J Tamati, J Cameron, S Solomon.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Everyone can see the footballs in this Euro's brainteaser but are you in the 1% of fans who can find the 3 mistakes?
TEST your IQ to the max with this mind boggling brainteaser. The Women's Euros are now well underway, with the Lionesses hoping to beat the Netherlands in this evening's match, following their opening match defeat to France. 2 The reigning Euros champions will have to be sharp and focused to win the tense match, with a loss seeing them booted out of the competition. So, can you prove you're as focused as a Lioness by beating this challenge in 45 seconds? Football brainteaser Everyone can see the footballs , but can you spot the three mistakes located within this image? Whether you're trying to improve your sight, or test your IQ, this Euros-themed puzzle is bound to get you in the mood for tonight's clash. Put your observation skills to the test and figure out whether you have what it takes to spot the three mistakes in just a few seconds. Make sure to set your stopwatch before undertaking this challenge, to make it extra hard for yourself. If you can do it in under 45 seconds, you are said to be smarter than 99% of football fans. At first glance, it looks like all of the footballs in the image, provided by Betboo, are exactly the same. However, the most eagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot that there are three balls that are slightly different to the others. This brainteaser works by tricking your eyes into thinking that all of the balls are exactly the same. Everyone can see the beach but only those with a high IQ can spot five differences in 32 seconds in this brainteaser But rest assured, three of them are different to the rest. Unless you're lucky enough to find the word immediately, we recommend analysing the picture very closely to spot the answer. The visual deception of this image will have you peeling your eyes, but the payoff is worth it. If you need a hint we recommend focusing on the bottom half of the image. How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief. One of the mistakes can be found in the right hand corner of the image. More tricky puzzles Another tricky brainteaser tasks readers with finding a Coca-Cola lid among a sea of bottles caps. If that's not hard enough, only those with a high IQ can spot the two hidden SPF 50 bottles in under 15 seconds. And you have the eyes of a hawk if you can spot the alligator hiding in this swamp. The answer Coming back to our challenge, how did you do? For those struggling, we have marked the answer out for you. 2
Irish Examiner
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
McCarthy full aware of effort required to beat New Zealand
Ireland captain Eanna McCarthy knows it's going to take a special effort if they are to advance to the semi-finals of the World Rugby U20 Championships by beating New Zealand for only the second time in 10 meetings in this grade when they clash in Calvisano on Wednesday afternoon (5pm Irish time). An 18-16 loss to hosts Italy after they defeated Georgia 35-28 in the opening game means nothing less than a win will do for Ireland and even then they may need a bonus point to oust a Junior All Blacks side who are three match points ahead of them going into this final pool game. Ireland finished seventh and eighth on the two previous occasions that this 12-team tournament was held in northern Italy and another mid-table position looks on the cards unless they can beat a New Zealand side who defeated them 38-24 in last season's third-place play-off in South Africa. McCarthy said they were disappointed not to beat the Italians — a conversion to tie the match in the final act was wide — but they have had to shrug off the loss and focus all their attention on a New Zealand side who beat Italy 14-5 and then defeated Georgia 38-19. 'We'll have to face up against them and take it to them,' said the Cork native who is in the Connacht academy. 'We didn't get to play the rugby we wanted to against Italy but the effort couldn't be faulted.' New Zealand ended Ireland's hopes in the final pool game the last time Italy hosted the tournament in 2015 with Nigel Carolan's side defeating Scotland to finish seventh with a squad which included Andrew Porter, Garry Ringrose, Joey Carbery, Jacob Stockdale, Ross Byrne, Jeremy Loughman and Josh Murphy. There were also two current Lions in the squad which finished eighth when Italy staged the tournament for the first time in 2011 with Tadhg Furlong and Finlay Bealham on board Mike Ruddock's squad which also included Iain Henderson, Andrew Conway, Paddy Jackson, Craig Gilroy, Kieran Marmion, James Tracy, Jordi Murphy and JJ Hanrahan. Current head coach Neil Doak, whose side finished bottom of the Six Nations earlier this year, has made four changes for this clash, two at the back and two up front. Ulster academy player Daniel Green, now with Queen's University having been identified through the IQ (Irish qualified) programme when he was with Sale Sharks, comes in at full-back with Charlie Molony moving to the wing to the exclusion of Paidi Farrell who scored two tries against Georgia. Another Ulster academy player Jonny Scott replaces Cork Con's Midleton native Eoghan Smyth. Two recent additions to the Munster academy come in up front with lock Conor Kennelly from Highfield RFC replacing Mahon Ronan, while Shannon's Oisin Minogue, who came through the ranks at Ballina Killaloe RFC, takes over from Billy Power after coming on and scoring the late try against Italy. The flanker is a son of former Irish international Rosie Foley and nephew of the late Anthony Foley. Ireland: D Green; C Molony, C Mangan, J Scott, D Moloney; T Wood, W Wootton; A Usanov, H Walker, A Mullan; C Kennelly, B Corrigan; E McCarthy, O Minogue, L Murphy. Replacements: L McLaughlin, B Bohan, T McAllister, D Walsh, B Power, C Logan, S Wisniewski, G O'Leary Kareem. New Zealand: R Simpson; F Vaenuku, C Roberts, J Wiseman, M Kunawave; W Cole, D Pledger; S Uamaki Pole, M Letiu, R Faleafa; X Treacy, J Sa; F McLeod, C Woodley, M Bason. Replacements: S Kempton, I Time, D Johnston, A Vakasiuola, M Fale, J Tamati, J Cameron, S Solomon. Referee: Griffin Colby (South Africa)
The Guardian
08-07-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Student accommodation: finding the best solution for your university digs
Choosing your uni accommodation can be both exciting and daunting. After all, it's the backdrop to your new life as a student. Whether you're seeking out a party flat or a quiet spot for studying, are panicking about bagging a post-clearing place or are an international student figuring things out from afar, this guide will help you decide what home at university looks like for you. Types of accommodationFor first-year students, the two main types of accommodation are university-provided or private halls of residence. University halls are owned by your university and are typically populated by other first-years. Many UK universities will guarantee first-year students a place in their halls, so it's worth checking if yours does. Private halls of residence are usually owned by private companies. A few of the major UK providers include Unite, IQ and Sanctuary Students. These halls may have students from other universities living there, as well as second and third years. Another option is to find accommodation outside of halls on the private rental market, as many second- and third-year students do. If you miss out on a place in halls, ask your university to put you in touch with others in the same position so you can look for a place together. The pros and cons of private v university hallsCost is probably the major factor here. Their decor may be more dated but university halls can often be cheaper and make budgeting easier, as all expenses (such as internet and heating) are usually included. In private accommodation, you're more likely to have to budget for these separately. Then there's the support available to students in halls. Paul Burns is the University of Manchester's accommodation manager and also sits on UK-wide university accommodation regulatory boards. He says: 'The university's in-house residential support ties in very closely to the other institutional support – counselling, mental health. Many may think, I'll never need to access it. But it's nice to know it's there.' At the start of your university adventure, you probably don't want to think about things going wrong. But if you do find your accommodation isn't right, Burns says 'universities tend to be a little more flexible than private landlords'. Universities will often have several different halls, making it easier to organise a room swap. It may not always be the big things you need support with either, as Kirstin Annand, operations manager at the University of Aberdeen, says: 'There's always somebody [at university halls] to turn to for whatever reason. One of the biggest things is the number of students who lose their keys.' LocationYour first port of call should be a visit to the university and its accommodation campuses. If that's not doable, then a campus map and calculator are your friends. While proximity to the university will keep public transport costs down, a central location can be more expensive, so you'll need to do a bit of maths to figure out what works best for your budget and preferences. The ensuite dilemmaUniversity halls are often split-level flats of six to eight people with a shared bathroom on each level. Both Burns and Annand have found that students can be put off by this arrangement, preferring ensuite options which are more common in private halls. Burns encourages people to 'check their fears and anxieties', asking: 'Is it really so bad to share?' As well as being more expensive, ensuite halls can be quieter. Chances are you'll be sharing a bathroom with housemates in second and third year anyway. SocialisingIf your university has multiple accommodation options, some will be livelier than others. Try searching online forums for insight into the character of the different halls at your chosen university. University halls are often more sociable than private options. As Annand says: 'You're attached to the university community, so you're going to meet lots of people. The majority of undergrads come and stay with us, so everybody's in the same boat. It's a community.' The catering questionHaving your meals (at least some of them) made for you can ease the transition into student life. Many universities have catered accommodation options, saving you time on budgeting and cooking. If you think catered could be for you, check the details to find out what meals your residence covers. Burns says: 'It's not uncommon for students to arrive and be surprised no lunch is provided.' International studentsFor international students, the accommodation hunt can be complicated by distance and cultural differences. As well as doing your research, it's worth speaking to your university's housing team or students' union for pointers from a local perspective. Some universities have dedicated online guides to private-sector accommodation (look out for accredited landlords). Burns also recommends checking before making payments. 'If it's a small landlord asking for money in advance, I advise students to contact their university accommodation service to check if it's legitimate.' Clearing Congratulations, you've got a place through clearing! But now you're panicking because everyone else will have accommodation sorted and you'll be scrabbling for a spot, right? Wrong, according to Burns and Annand. 'It's OK. It's fine,'' says Annand. 'You're in the normal time for applications anyway, because people are still waiting on exam results. There's no mad panic.' Even if it comes down to the wire, Burns says universities are usually able to help. 'For many university accommodation teams, two weeks is almost a lifetime,' he says. 'There's lots that can change – students who are cancelling, international students who don't secure visas. If people are patient, invariably, there will be a solution.' For more guidance on the right course for you, check out the Guardian university league tables for 2025. The Guardian league tables for 2026 will be out on 13 September in print and online
