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Daily Record
03-08-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Homeowners warned to check hidden ‘health hazard' in bedrooms this summer
Householders should clean this commonly used item twice per year, according to experts. Householders are being warned to check a hidden 'health hazard' that could be lurking in their bedrooms. According to experts, if you have recently been waking up feeling groggy, congested, or under the weather, the problem might be right under your nose - and your bedsheets. Washing and changing bed linen is a routine task, yet mattresses are often neglected. Dirty mattresses can become a hidden health hazard, harbouring bacteria, dust mites, and allergens that could cause respiratory problems, allergic reactions, and a bad night's sleep. To banish the problem or prevent it from happening, Dimitri Pappas from My Furniture has shared simple and effective hacks for a clean and stain-free mattress. Dimitri said: "Yellow stains usually happen because of sweat and body oils that build up over time. When these mix with air, they cause the mattress fabric to slowly turn yellow, just like the stains you sometimes see on old T-shirts. 'They often appear in areas where your body touches the mattress most. Things like how much you sweat, what your sheets are made of, and how warm or humid your room is can all affect how quickly the stains show up.' Household products to remove stains According to Dimitri one of the easiest and most effective ways to clean yellow stains is by using common items like hydrogen peroxide, water, a bit of clear dish soap, and baking soda. These products effectively eliminate odours, stains, and bacteria. Baking soda acts as a natural deodoriser, tackling smells from sweat, body oils, and accumulated dust on the mattress. To optimally prepare your mattress for cleaning, start with a thorough vacuum before applying the products. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He added: 'The cleaning process is simple, but letting the mixture sit for a few hours, or overnight, makes a big difference. You might need to repeat it if the stain is stubborn, but this method often works well without the need for strong chemicals. 'Pillows can get the same yellow stains as mattresses, and you can clean them the same way. But because they're smaller and closer to your face, any leftover smell is more noticeable. 'Adding a few drops of essential oil to your cleaning mix, or making a light spray with water, rubbing alcohol, and essential oil, can help keep pillows smelling fresh.' Dimitri recommends cleaning your mattress about twice a year, ideally in spring and autumn. "This helps keep it fresh for longer. Mattresses usually last about eight years before fillings and springs start to wear out, causing lumps or sagging. You may need a replacement sooner if your mattress feels less comfortable or if you experience back or neck pain connected to your sleep.'
Express Tribune
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Who is Lofi Girl? YouTube's iconic study streamer graduates after 7 years of non-stop studying
Lofi Girl, the beloved animated figure from YouTube's longest-running study stream, has officially graduated. In a TikTok video, the familiar figure swapped her headphones for a graduation cap, raising a laptop that simply read, "THE END." The moment was underscored by audio from the Disney Channel's A.N.T. Farm: "Finally, finished with all my homework. I don't know what I learned, but I'm done learning." The character, central to the "lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to" livestream, has symbolised calm productivity for millions since 2018. Since its launch, the stream's Ghibli-inspired visuals and mellow beats have been a soothing constant for fans, even weathering copyright takedowns in 2020 and 2022. Created by a reclusive French producer named Dimitri, the Lofi Girl channel—formerly ChilledCow—now boasts over 15 million subscribers. Its impact is more than musical: it helped spark parasocial connections, assisted neurodivergent users with focus, and influenced studies on streaming environments and brain function. Lofi Girl's journey has also supported indie artists like UK-based Mondo Loops, showing how background music can offer front-line opportunities.
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Natixis Investment Managers Renews Global Partnerships with Para-Athletes Femita Ayanbeku in the US and Dimitri Jozwicki in France
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natixis Investment Managers (Natixis IM) is proud to announce its multi-year sponsorship of two renowned para-athletic sprinters Femita Ayanbeku from the US and Dimitri Jozwicki from France. Natixis IM began its sponsorships with Ayanbeku and Dimitri in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Through these global partnerships, Natixis IM aims to celebrate with employees, clients, and the community the values of perseverance, resilience, and commitment to excellence embodied by Ayanbeku and Jozwicki. Natixis IM will also collaborate with its charitable partners to create opportunities for the para-athletes to share their experiences, further extending the impact of their inspirational stories. 'We are proud to extend our partnerships with Femita and Dimitri and to be part of their journeys," said Philippe Setbon, CEO at Natixis Investment Managers. 'With headquarters in both Paris and Boston, these partnerships reflect the strength of Natixis IM's transatlantic roots and a shared belief that performance is built on perseverance, discipline, and hard work. These values are not only central to elite sport but also to how Natixis IM serves its clients and communities around the world.' Natixis IM's sponsorship agreements will assist Ayanbeku and Jozwicki with the necessary resources and support to continue training and participation in upcoming competitions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Natixis IM, Ayanbeku, and Jozwicki as they work together to promote the values of determination, inclusivity, and excellence in sports. The athletes have imparted those values to a vast number of young people through Natixis IM's partnerships with nonprofit organizations such as the Winthrop Elementary School in Dorchester, Massachusetts and Sport dans la Ville, France's leading organization for social and professional integration through sport. 'We are proud to support Femita and Dimitri as they strive for excellence,' said David Giunta, CEO for the US of Natixis Investment Managers. 'They are inspirations to our associates, our clients, and our community partners and we look forward to following their journeys over the next four years as they train for the upcoming international para-sport competition in Los Angeles.' A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Ayanbeku is an elite amputee sprinter who has represented the United States in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Paralympic Games (T64 category). After a below-knee amputation, Ayanbeku found a passion for running when she was granted a custom prosthesis. Within months of receiving that first running blade, Ayanbeku became the 100m National Champion and continues to hold the distinction of the fastest female amputee sprinter in the United States. With steadfast resolve, Ayanbeku qualified for the 2024 Paris Paralympics just seven months after becoming a mother, finishing 5 th place as her newborn daughter watched proudly from the stands. Ayanbeku's nonprofit work supports individuals with physical disabilities through sports access, equipment and mentorship. A native of Nancy, France, para-athlete Jozwicki, who suffers from an Arnold Chiari malformation and cerebral palsy, joined the Handisport movement in 2016 and has participated in the 2020 and 2024 Paralympic Games (T38 category). He placed 5 th in Paris in 2024 and 4 th in Tokyo in 2020. Since 2016, Jozwicki has earned additional accolades including first selection with the French team at the World Championships in London in 2017, world finalist in the 100 meters T38 category in Dubai in 2019, and vice-champion of Europe in the same distinction in 2021. In addition, Dimitri is the French para-athlete champion in the 100 meters, a title he successfully defended in 2025. Jozwicki was drawn to his athletic discipline at the age of 13 and has found a true vocation in athletics. An occupational therapist by training, Jozwicki is deeply committed to raising awareness about disability among young people, particularly in schools. About Natixis Investment Managers Natixis Investment Managers' multi-affiliate approach connects clients to the independent thinking and focused expertise of more than 15 active managers. Ranked among the world's largest asset managers 1 with more than $1.3 trillion assets under management 2 (€1.2 trillion), Natixis Investment Managers delivers a diverse range of solutions across asset classes, styles, and vehicles, including innovative sustainable investing options designed to generate strong performance and advance a sustainable future. The firm partners with clients in order to understand their unique needs and provide insights and investment solutions tailored to their long-term goals. Headquartered in Paris and Boston, Natixis Investment Managers is part of Groupe BPCE, the second-largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d'Epargne retail networks. Natixis Investment Managers' affiliated investment management firms include AEW; DNCA Investments; 3 Flexstone Partners; Gateway Investment Advisers; Harris | Oakmark; Investors Mutual Limited; Loomis, Sayles & Company; Mirova; Naxicap Partners; Ossiam; Ostrum Asset Management; Seventure Partners; Thematics Asset Management; Vauban Infrastructure Partners; Vaughan Nelson Investment Management; Vega Investment Solutions and WCM Investment Management. Additionally, investment solutions are offered through Natixis Investment Managers Solutions and Natixis Advisors, LLC. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit Natixis Investment Managers' website at | LinkedIn: Natixis Investment Managers' distribution and service groups include Natixis Distribution, LLC, a limited purpose broker-dealer and the distributor of various US registered investment companies for which advisory services are provided by affiliated firms of Natixis Investment Managers, Natixis Investment Managers International (France), and their affiliated distribution and service entities in Europe and Asia. 1 Survey respondents ranked by Investment & Pensions Europe/Top 500 Asset Managers 2024 ranked Natixis Investment Managers as the 19 th largest asset manager in the world based on assets under management as of December 31, 2023. 2 Assets under management (AUM) of affiliated entities measured as of March 31, 2025, are $1,361.4 billion (€1,260.2 billion). AUM, as reported, may include notional assets, assets serviced, gross assets, assets of minority-owned affiliated entities and other types of nonregulatory AUM managed or serviced by firms affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers. 3 A brand of DNCA Finance. NIM-07162025-pxhilu3l
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
'E disappear without a word': Women wey UN peacekeepers give belle and abandon
Despite di scorching sun and stifling air, twelve-year-old Dimitri, no be im real name, hide inside im mother modest iron-sheet home for Birere, for informal settlement in Goma, for eastern Democratic Republic of di Congo. "E no wan face di teasing of oda children over im curly hair and lighter skin," say im mama, Kamate Bibiche, tok to di BBC bifor Goma fall to di M23 rebels in January. "E (Dimitri) na Russian, yet fit neva live to im true heritage," she tok. Dimitri na reminder of one painful legacy of di United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in di Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). Since im deployment for di end of 1999, di mission don face widespread allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse wey involve women and young girls. Kamate hesitate bifor e pull out one dusty box wey dem hide deep under her bed. Inside na her only reminders of Yuriy, di man she say na Dimitri father. E contain one worn military hat and one old photograph of di two of dem togeda. Kamate bin meet Yuriy on one night out and say she become attracted to im calm persona. Di pair get three month relationship. "'E no be like oda men. E bin love and treat me really well. E be di best three months I ever get," Kamate recall. Yuriy, like many peacekeepers dey interact wit local communities, bin reveal little about im actual background or true credentials. "E be UN peacekeeper," Kamate tok. "E no say I dey pregnant and promise to take care of us. But den e disappear without one word, as if we mean nothing to am," Kamate tok. She tok say she no get way to reach her Russian partner, as di phone number wey e dey use don dey disconnected. Abuse of power Although Kamate bin enta into di relationship willingly, under one United Nations resolution adopted by di general assembly in 2005, e still dey considered exploitative. Dis policy recognises di power imbalance between UN personnel and vulnerable local populations, wey fit make any sexual relationships exploitative, even if dey appear consensual. Di resolution dey urge member states to provide justice for victims by holding perpetrators accountable once dem send dem back to dia home kontries. Wen ask about di whereabouts of Kamate boyfriend, MONUSCO spokesperson Ndeye Lo tell BBC Russian say dem no get contingent troops in di mission, say "only a few police officers and staff officers dey work for di headquarters". She say di mission no fit give access to di records of specific Russian officers wey bin serve in 2012 "for legal reasons". Di BBC bin attempt to track down Yuriy, including on Russian language social media, but no fit find am. Serious allegations Eastern DR Congo don experience decades of conflict as govment forces fight off rebel groups wey wan control di mineral rich region. In January, Goma bin fall to Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. About 7,000 pipo die in di fight as di militants take over di city, according to DR Congo prime minister. Di United Nations estimate say over eight million pipo dey currently displaced, wey make am one of di world largest internal displacement crises. Many pipo dey struggle wit extreme poverty and lack of access to basic needs such as food, water, and shelter, dey expose women and girls particularly vulnerable to exploitation. Wen di BBC bin tok to Maria Masika (no be her real name), she bin just arrive in Goma from di embattled town of Sake, north of di city. Di goment soldiers bin don dey battle rebel fighters but don eventually overrun. Maria dey visibly shake - still in shock from di intense gunfire wey she bin witness. 'E bin know say I be minor' Masika bin don travel to Goma to see her 8-year-old daughter Queen, wey dey live wit her grandmother in di city for safety. At just 17, Masika don involve wit a South African peacekeeper wey dey stationed near di Minugugi base. "E sabi say I be minor," she tok. "E bin rent one house near di base and visit me whenever d dey off duty." Afta Queen birth, di peacekeeper become unreachable, leave Masika to fend for herself. Desperate to provide for her daughter, she tok say she now dey risk her life to make a living as sex worker in Sake. Wen dem dey asked about relationships between UN peacekeepers and locals, di South African National Defence Force say dem take di allegations seriously. "On-site military court sessions bin hold in di mission area where credible evidence of sexual exploitation and abuse dey, including oda disciplinary infractions," di force tok-tok pesin Siphiwe Dlamini tok. For di Congolese Family for Joy, wey be safe house for abandoned and orphaned children, at least five children dey reported to don dey fathered by MONUSCO troops and later abandon by dia mothers. "Wit our partners, we dey provide support to around 200 women and young girls wey don suffer sexual exploitation by MONUSCO personnel," Nelly Kyeya, di centre director tok. "Many of dem dey face severe stigma from dia communities sake of dem settle for survival prostitution. Diis ostracization often dey drive dem to abandon dia children," she tok Sandrine Lusamaba, di national coordinator of Sofepadi, one women's rights group in di DRC, tell di BBC say di lack of direct authority by di UN to prosecute sexual exploitation perpetrators mean say many dey waka free. She tok say many member states no dey cooperate to prosecute dia soldiers. One UN report wey dey released in March 2024 indicate rise in allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation wey link to dia peacekeeping and special political missions. One hundred allegations dey reported in peacekeeping and special political missions in 2023, increase from di 79 wey dey reported in 2022. Dis incidents involve 143 victims, including115 adults and 28 children according to di United Nations. Notably, MONUSCO - including di former United Nations Organization Mission in di Democratic Republic of di Congo (MONUC) - account for 66 of di 100 allegations, wey highlight concerns about accountability within di mission. Zero-tolerance policy "Wen information about possible allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse dey received, di information dey assessed and concrete action dey taken," MONUSCO tok-tok pesin Ndeye Lo tok. "Any personnel against wey one allegation dey substantiated go dey red flagged in our system barred from further employment (civilian) or deployment (uniformed)." Di mission say dem dey empower alleged victims and dia children through di Victim Assistance Trust Fund by providing skills training and education. But many women and young girls like Kamate and Maria say dem no know about available support while odas remain too traumatised to seek justice.
West Australian
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Nature Play WA and the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale's annual Muddy Buddy event attracts hundreds of families
It was gumboots galore at Jarrahdale Oval on Saturday as hundreds of kids climbed up the muddy mountain and jumped in muddy puddles as part of the annual Muddy Buddies event. Families queued at the gate well ahead of opening time to ensure they made the most of every sludgy second. In its fourth year, the event hosted by Nature Play WA and the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale was extended to a two-day affair after more than 3500 tickets sold out in less than 48 hours. Some kids were seasoned mud veterans, while others savoured every messy moment because they usually 'aren't allowed to get dirty'. Sarah Bridle and her three kids have been attending the Muddy Buddies event for years now, telling The Sunday Times it was a great excuse for her kids to get dirty with no consequences. 'It's an excuse for them to get muddy and us as parents are not gonna growl at them,' she said as her almost two-year-old stomped in the mud pit. 'Normally at home, you're like, don't get too dirty, but here it's just an excuse for them to have a great time.' This was the case for a lot of families who travelled hours to be in Jarrahdale and get involved in the muddy madness, but for others — who lived on properties nearby — playing in puddles of mud was just another day. Gemma Watts described her five-year-old son Dimitri as a 'bit of a nutter' because he is always playing in mud. 'I do everything in the mud, I love being in the mud and being dirty, it's my favourite place,' Dimitri said. Similarly, four-year-old James Graham was a pro in the mud pit. His grandma, Cheryl, said he's happiest when he's playing in mud. 'I see real contentment when he is playing in the mud, and just joy,' the 69-year-old said. 'He plays in the mud every day when we empty the horse troughs . . . he doesn't realise how lucky he is that other kids don't have the opportunity that he has.' Nature Play WA executive officer Kelsie Prabawa-Sear said having fun is not the only side effect of playing in mud. 'I think we parents need reminding that a bit of dirt is very good for kids and it's an important part of a healthy, happy childhood,' Dr Prabawa-Sear said. 'Not letting kids get dirty deprives them of important sensory experiences and exposure to good bacteria.' Shire president Rob Coales said he hopes the 'flagship event' will continue to grow and be enjoyed by the community. 'We want a community where everyone feels at home and feels special,' Mr Coales said. 'I think in these days of technology, young people spend too much time indoors on devices, so this is an example where local government can put an event on . . . and do something that the young children come out and enjoy. 'I would love to see the event grow, whether we can do it twice a year, whether there's an appetite for that.'
