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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Campaigner rescues teenager from Itchen Bridge dressed as cone
A suicide prevention campaigner has rescued a girl from the top of the Itchen Bridge. Danny Carter, 35, was on the bridge as part of a suicide prevention campaign. Shortly after 5pm today a girl was seen climbing onto the railings of the bridge before the celebrity hairstylist sprinted across the road and bear hugged the teen, pulling her to safety. READ MORE: Hampshire police arrived at the scene moments later and the 17-year-old was taken to police custody. Speaking to the Echo moments after the heroic rescue, Danny said: "I was walking up to do the awareness just literally this evening for fun. "It was to try and raise some awareness, have a little bit of a laugh to say thank you for everything that [supporters] have done. "I'm walking up and I see in my distance someone walking backwards and forwards. "With that kind of walk, you know they're thinking so I intervene, I run across and as I've got not even half way across this road, she's got on top of the railings. "I just bear hugged her to the ground — and I'm dressed as a traffic cone. "It's every day and this is why I've said for the last fortnight, the patrols need to be here. "It upsets me to see that a young girl of 17 thought that was her only way out. READ MORE: Itchen Bridge lined with suicide prevention campaigners "All it takes is two people to patrol this bridge rather than two people patrolling the city centre looking for fag butts on the floor. "It's horrific. I'm so sorry, it was meant to be fun." Danny is in the process of raising money on GoFundMe, where he hopes to open a mobile coffee shop created out of a renovated shipping container, called Coffee Mate, beside the Itchen Bridge where people will have access to drink and snacks and a warm place to sit. He added: "I want to get as much awareness as possible that we need this her. Today we have reached our £5,000 target." Contact Jo@ or call 116 123 for support
Eater
30-07-2025
- General
- Eater
Oat Milk Powder Saves Me From So Many Last-Minute Grocery Trips
is the senior commerce editor at Eater. She has more than 15 years of experience in culture journalism and food media, grew up in an Italian restaurant, and is always down to order for the table. Confession: I once accidentally served a man I was dating a bowl of granola with two-month old cashew milk in it. Worse yet, he immediately clocked it as tasting 'off.' I quickly grabbed a spoon and confirmed that it had an eau du garbage, then apologized profusely and tossed it immediately, but the damage had been done. While there were no lasting health ramifications, I felt pretty terrible about it. I had rolled the dice with an apparently vintage box of cashew milk, and it was not cool. It was sitting in the door of my fridge for an ambiguous period of time that felt like 'a while,' but not dangerously so. That happens often, because as a person who lives alone and just finds use for a splash or a half-cup of dairy-free milk here and there, I am rarely able to get through an entire box within its expiration window. And until recently, I thought that this was just an unfortunate fact of life, similar to the 'How It Feels When I Buy Another Bag of Spinach Just to Rot in My Fridge' shared experience meme. I've made a glorious discovery that seems to be the antidote to this problem: oat milk powder. When I first heard of it, I scrunched my nose; it felt like a riddle about a solid becoming a liquid becoming a solid again. But once I thought about it, it actually made so much sense. Made by a brand called Wildly Organic that also makes other interesting foodstuffs such as coconut syrup (which I love in my yogurt) and fermented cacao nibs (surprisingly addictive), it's a shelf-stable form of oat milk that just requires a little zhuzh back to life by mixing it with water or into another liquid, and voila, you have the creaminess you need without having to turn into the Math Lady GIF trying to remember how many days ago you opened your box of oat milk. Here are a few uses I've already found for it, after having a bag for only a week: Use it as coffee creamer I simply cannot drink black coffee. I couldn't care less what that says about my character (I don't believe you're more special for suffering through joylessly bitter bean water), but it does create an issue if I wake up to the horrific discovery that I'm out of half-and-half. Schlepping to the grocery store at 8:30 in the morning feels at best inconvenient and at worst torturous. If you have oat milk powder chilling in your cabinet, this is not an issue. Instant cortado — thank you! You can just throw a couple of spoonfuls in the bottom of a mug or glass, top it with a double shot of espresso, mix it with a mini whisk or one of those handy frother things from Amazon, and you've got an impromptu cortado. (It has just three ingredients — oats, coconut oil, and enzymes — so it's sort of like a healthier, hyper-minimalist version of Coffee Mate.) Blend it into a smoothie Throwing a spoonful into your smoothie makes it extra-creamy and smooth. Since the flavor is pretty neutral, it enhances texture while letting your fruit, protein powder, or other ingredients take center stage. Creamy smoothie without ever having to do a sniff test Add it to oatmeal I love Trader Joe's instant oatmeal with flax, but instant oatmeal can end up a bit watery if you don't absolutely nail the ratio of hot water to cereal. I've found that adding about a tablespoon of oatmeal powder results in a perfectly creamy porridge. Truly rich and divine (but still healthy) oatmeal Make a latte or milk tea on the road As someone deeply committed to a creamy caffeinated beverage every morning, I've encountered situations where I'm staying at a hotel or with a friend and don't have access to oat milk, half-and-half, or any other suitable substitutes for topping off my espresso or tea. You could decant a bit of oat milk powder into a zip-top bag or small container and bring it with you to ensure that you could make a proper latte no matter where you're staying. An easy add-in to instant coffee or in-room tea Mix it with water and use it in anything else While the powder itself is handy to add to a plethora of things, let's not forget that when mixed with regular old water, it easily reconstitutes into oat milk that you can add to cereal, drinks, baking projects, soups, sauces, mashed potatoes — the list goes on. Use it to make hot chocolate; add some to pudding, cake batter, or even to a bath for extra-moisturized skin. In short, this stuff is kind of magical — and now that I know of its existence, I'll be keeping it on hand at all times (and I promise I'll never serve a houseguest spoiled cashew milk again). Oat milk powder is available at Wildly Organic. Sign up for Eater's newsletter The freshest news from the food world every day Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Miami Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Coffee lovers can add Harry Potter magic
Brand collaborations have become a go-to strategy for companies looking to spark excitement, tap into nostalgia, and stand out in crowded grocery aisles. From the Pepsi/Peeps collab to the Van Leeuwen/Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and the Sour Patch Kids and Post cereal, these partnerships - three of the best, according to Advertising Week - leveraged each brand's strength to create something new that fans of both brands loved. Over the years, limited-edition cereals inspired by childhood cartoons, soda flavors based on video games, and snacks tied to movie franchises have emerged. They all have one thing in common: They target loyal fans and generate buzz on social media. People love these kinds of products because they're relatively inexpensive (unlike the Disney/Gucci or Nike/Christian Dior collabs) and tap into a cherished childhood memory. When the fandom is as massive and devoted as Harry Potter's, the potential is enormous, at least that's what Nestlé's newest release is banking on. The first Harry Potter book was published 28 years ago, so fans of the books and the movies that followed are all of prime coffee drinking age. Starting in August, Coffee Mate will roll out two limited-time creamers inspired by the Wizarding World: Cauldron Cake and White Chocolate Peppermint Toad (Zero Sugar). The flavors are the brand's first-ever official tie-in with the Harry Potter franchise and promise to bring a little magic to your morning cup. Related: Trader Joe's sells out of TikTok famous treat (here's when it's back) Nestlé's Coffee Mate (NESAF) brand is no stranger to wild flavor experiments - from basic sweet cream to indulgent Oreo collabs, the flavors make coffee anything but boring. But now, the company is tapping into one of the most powerful fandoms in pop culture with a new limited-time release that's already stirring up major buzz. For longtime fans, Cauldron Cake is a direct nod to a beloved treat sold at Honeydukes, the enchanted candy shop in the Harry Potter books and theme parks. Coffee Mate's take is described as a buttery, vanilla-toffee creamer that turns your cup of coffee into a dessert-like experience - no spellcasting required. More Retail: Lowe's launches massive early answer to Amazon Prime DayTarget has new plan to win back customers with big savingsHome Depot makes clear statement amid boycott threatsFamous retail chain makes two more alarming store closures The second flavor, White Chocolate Peppermint Toad, takes inspiration from another whimsical sweet and adds a wintery twist. With a blend of cool peppermint and creamy white chocolate - and no sugar - it's a bold choice for a summer launch, but one that plays into the fantasy feel. This isn't the first time a big brand has leaned into nostalgic crossovers. In recent months, Goldfish crackers introduced a Butterbeer flavor, and Universal theme parks have continued to expand their Harry Potter-themed food offerings. But Coffee Mate's move stands out because it brings the magic into an everyday routine. Related: Starbucks May Have Finally Found the Perfect Cold Foam It also comes at a time when brands are doubling down on nostalgia to boost grocery sales. If you're a die-hard Harry Potter fan, or are just tired of French vanilla and hazelnut, these magical mix-ins are sure to catch your eye - and they're sure to fly off the shelves faster than a Nimbus 2000. Both flavors will be available at major grocery retailers nationwide for a limited time starting in August 2025. Related: Starbucks considers massive menu change for unlikely reason The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Business Insider
04-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
I tried 5 vanilla iced coffees from the grocery store. They'd all save me money, but a few stood out above the rest.
Like most of us, I know making coffee at home could save me money. However, if doing so takes too much time and the results aren't even that delicious, are those savings even worth it? So, I tested out five premade vanilla iced coffee drinks from the grocery store in hopes that at least one could be a worthy replacement for my drive-thru habit. To see how much I could actually save, I compared the cost of a 12-ounce cup of each to what I usually pay for roughly the same thing while out. For reference, a 12-ounce iced coffee with vanilla syrup and milk is about $3.75 at my local Starbucks. Here's how the coffee drinks stacked up. I liked the price of Coffee Mate's French vanilla iced coffee, but I wouldn't get it again. I've had Coffee Mate's creamers before, but this was my first time trying its iced coffee. The French vanilla iced coffee rang up at $4.49 for 50 ounces, about $1.08 per 12-ounce serving, making it one of the least expensive options I tried. The vanilla flavor tasted a little unnatural and a bit too artificial to me, and the coffee left an almost chalky aftertaste in my mouth. This was my least favorite coffee of the bunch. I wasn't super impressed by the Dunkin' iced coffee. The French vanilla Dunkin' iced coffee was only available in single-serve bottles at my local Walmart. One 13.7-ounce bottle was $2.98 — based on the price per ounce, a 12-ounce pour would cost about $2.64. Of the coffees I tried, this cost the most per ounce, though it's worth noting this price may have been lower if I'd been able to find a larger bottle. I appreciated that this coffee had real milk in it, but I felt it also had a slightly artificial vanilla taste. I wasn't particularly impressed by the price or the flavor. International Delight's vanilla iced coffee had a good coffee flavor. In terms of price per ounce, the least expensive option I sampled was International Delight's vanilla iced coffee. I paid $4.86 for a 64-ounce carton, so a 12-ounce serving cost about $0.96. I'd be able to drink four cups of this for the price of just one vanilla Starbucks iced coffee, which felt impressive. The vanilla flavor wasn't overwhelming, and this coffee didn't taste as sweet as some of the other options. I appreciated the subtle flavor, and I'd drink this again, especially at this great price point. I loved that I could add my own milk to Cafe Bustelo's vanilla iced coffee. Cafe Bustelo 's vanilla iced coffee cost me $5.99 for 40 ounces, or roughly $1.80 per 12-ounce serving. This was the only option I tested that didn't have milk or cream in it. In my opinion, the coffee didn't have much of a vanilla flavor. This may be because the base seemed to be more concentrated (espresso) than some of the other drinks I tried. However, I prefer a subtle vanilla flavor over an overwhelming one, so this was a win for me. The coffee was smooth, and I really liked that I could control how much milk or cream to add to it — or that I could drink it black. I'd absolutely buy this again. Starbucks' vanilla Frappuccino chilled coffee drink tasted like I could've ordered it from the drive-thru. A four-pack of Starbucks vanilla Frappuccino chilled coffee drinks cost me $7.78. Each bottle was 9.5 ounces, which would make a 12-ounce serving about $2.40. Although Frappuccino is in the name of this drink, this isn't a milkshake-like beverage like the ones at Starbucks locations. It's more of a milky iced coffee. And, in my opinion, this vanilla coffee drink tasted the best by far. I don't think I'd be able to tell the difference between a cup of this and a vanilla iced coffee from my local Starbucks. This was my favorite pick, and it felt like the best compromise — it really tasted like something I'd ordered from a barista, not poured at home. Although Starbucks was my winner, I'm glad I found several iced-coffee options I like — now, I'm confident I can still have a great drink at home for a lower cost.
Indianapolis Star
08-05-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Fish oil, bacon, cat food: The items a now ex-MCSO deputy is accused of stealing
A Marion County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) deputy was arrested for continuously shoplifting from an east-side Walmart while either in uniform or using an official vehicle. The deputy was observed multiple times on video not scanning items at self-checkouts and was detained after one incident. Timothy Beavo, 61, has been charged by the Marion County Prosecutor's Office with six counts of theft and three counts of official misconduct. Now an ex-deputy, the Marion County Sheriff's Office confirmed with IndyStar that Beavo has been terminated, and a status of counsel hearing for his case is set for June 18, 2025. At 3:05 p.m., on March 30, a Cloverdale police officer was working off-duty employment in uniform at the Walmart, 10671 East Washington St., when an asset protection investigator alerted him about a man stealing in the store. The deputy, who was not in uniform at the time, had skipped certain items in his cart while using self-checkout. The officer and investigator watched the store's camera systems and saw that while scanning items, the deputy set off the system's AI theft detection, which paused the transaction. After a Walmart employee cleared the pause, the deputy finished a first transaction before starting another. He scanned one bottle of fish oil but didn't scan another one, placing both items into a Walmart bag. The supplements were recovered, totaling $14.54. Beavo was banned from all Walmart, Sam's Club, and Murphy Gas Station locations, but no charges were filed due to the low amount of the purchase. The next day, it was revealed through still photos, videos, and receipts that more items weren't scanned, including a package of light bulbs that cost $8.97. That's when an investigation was launched into past times Beavo had visited the store. The investigation uncovered several instances dating back to Feb. 13 when police say Beavo failed to scan several items, including Coffee Mate creamer, thick-cut bacon, cat food, Lays potato chips, cat food and greeting cards. In several of those store visits, he was in uniform and was using his department-issued vehicle. IMPD: Veteran IMPD officer resigns from department after being charged for shoplifting at Target During a taped interview of Beavo on April 1, the ex-deputy stated several times that he might have forgotten to scan items, but the register did not indicate anything was wrong; otherwise, he would have paid for the items on March 30. According to a probable cause affidavit for his arrest, he told law enforcement that he did not remember taking any other items before March 30 and did not recall a second transaction on March 30 where he's accused of failing to pay for some light bulbs. 'A community's loss of trust in a law enforcement officer must be dealt with administratively, and if necessary, criminally," Sheriff Kerry Forestal said in a statement to IndyStar. "MCSO voiced our strong support in charging Beavo with official misconduct in addition to theft, as he was in uniform three of the nine times he allegedly shoplifted." Beavo had been an employee since 2002. According to online records, Beavo's salary with the Marion County Sheriff's Office was $84,935 last year. He was placed on administrative leave and stripped of law enforcement powers while the sheriff's office investigated. Three days later, on April 2, 2025, Beavo's employment was terminated.
