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Metro
4 days ago
- Metro
Hooded men slash care workers' tyres and smash their windows in terrifying CCTV
Masked men hurled rocks at the family home of two care workers and slashed the tyres of their car in a attack that left their children traumatised. The family who have not given their name for fear of reprisals, say they have no idea why they were targeted. They thought there was an intruder in the home in Eastleigh, Hampshire, when they heard glass smashing. After rushing into their son and daughter's room to check on them, they found a broken window and three rocks on their daughter's bed. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The mum, who only gave her name as Erica, cut her foot on some glass in her rush to check on the children. She runs a palliative care charity and her husband also works in care, and they have no idea what caused this seemingly co-ordinated attack. Video footage shows three hooded figures in dark clothing slashing eight tires on the family's vehicles before taking rocks out of their pockets and aiming them at the windows shortly after 1am on May 11. Erica described seeing her daughter cry as the 'worst bit' of the whole ordeal. She said: 'When I went into my daughter's room, she was crying. If they had hit her head… she's six years old. My daughter is traumatised. 'We have lived here for years, we work full time, and we get on well with our neighbours. The only thing I can think of is that they have the wrong ideas. 'We now don't feel secure in our own home. If one of us had been sitting downstairs, we would have been significantly hurt. 'Our daughter wants to know why; all she wants to know is when the police will get the bad guys. 'We have no idea who these young lads are, to feel they have the right to come and do that to someone's home.' Erica told how her daughter had even asked her, 'Mummy, why would anyone want to hurt my windows?' Hampshire police are appealing for information and would like to speak to three men in connection with the incident, described as wearing all black and white trainers, whose faces were covered. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: British man arrested in the US is accused of spying for China MORE: Two shot dead at popular Irish pub in Costa del Sol holiday resort MORE: Why so many young Brits are being 'manipulated' into smuggling drugs
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Not everything on TV is for everyone', says Fair City star in defence of hit RTE series as she hits out at show ‘snobs'
RTE FAIR CITY star Roxanna Nic Liam has hit out at "snobs" who look down at the hit soap and insisted: "So many people are invested in the show and the storylines." In a strong defence of the popular series, the actress added: "Not everything on TV is for everyone." 3 Roxanna plays Erica on RTE's hit soap Credit: RTE 3 Roxanna said she used to be 'embarrassed' to tell people she was on the show Credit: RTE Roxanna first joined the hit soap in 2018 as fan favourite Erica Allen and across her near seven-year stint on the show she has had And the Dublin native has opened up about her life outside of acting and her thoughts on people who are critical of the soap. Speaking to 'So many people are invested in the show and the storylines. People will come up to me and tell me that I need to 'tell Pete to f off', or tell me that I need to 'stop giving out to Doug'. But it's always with good intentions. People like Erica; she's not a villain.' read more on Fair City Over the course of her time on the soap, Roxanna has become well adjusted to people recognising her in public, even if it isn't from her work on Fair City. She said: "Sometimes people ask me where they know me from, and I always worry if I say Fair City they'll say, 'No, I don't watch it, I just went to school with your brother'. "I used to be embarrassed in case people thought I was bragging, but now it's grand.' Although Roxanna may be known for her acting work, outside of Carrigstown she is an accomplished and avid writer. Most read in News TV She explained: "As an actor, you can have a lot of down time, so I've started to write more. It's a really cool way of having control over your work, because as an actor, you don't always have that. 'You can prepare for an audition, but as soon as you walk into a room bosses might not think you're right. Writing is a great way to use my time and process things that are going on in the world. It's a fun and healthy way to channel those feelings.' Tonight's Fair City Roxanna is not the only Fair City star who has had a varied range of hobbies or jobs outside of the show. Her co-star, Cal Kenealy who plays Mark Halpin in the hit soap also opened up about Cal has been a STAR'S TRUTH But outside of the soap, he is an fully qualified driving instructor on the RSA's register. He told the Sunday World: "Every time I went into traffic I thought people were driving too fast and it was a bit dangerous and I thought, 'I could do something here'." Despite his work in the spotlight, Cal's students aren't fazed by his telly appearances - most of whom don't even watch the show. He explained: "There was one situation where I was with one student who got very confused, because we were doing a reverse around a corner and someone walks past and goes, 'Fair City' and the student said, 'What did they say', and, 'They just said Fair City' and they were like, 'What'. 'It was very funny because they didn't know what was going on. I think the younger generation don't really watch TV and are on Tik Tok or whatever." 3 Roxanna first joined the show in 2018 Credit: RTE
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Citigroup vs. Bank of America: Which Stock Has More Upside Potential?
When it comes to banking giants, Bank of America BAC and Citigroup C are often talked about. Both operate across consumer, corporate and investment banking sectors, and are currently navigating similar macroeconomic challenges. The performances of BAC and C are highly influenced by the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. As the central bank lowered rates last year, both banks benefited from that as funding costs came down. Now, with the central bank adopting a cautious approach toward rate cuts because of the Trump administration's tariff plans, Bank of America and Citigroup are likely to gain as rates are expected to remain higher for longer. Let us closely examine other factors at play for BAC and C to determine which stock currently presents the better investment opportunity. Bank of America's aggressive branch expansion across the United States as part of a broader strategy to solidify customer relationships and tap into new markets will drive net interest income (NII) growth over time. The company continues to align its banking centers according to customer needs. The bank has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan to open financial centers in new and existing markets. By 2027, it plans to expand its financial center network and open more than 150 centers. Given such expansion efforts, BAC's expenses are likely to remain elevated in the near term. The company expects non-interest expenses to rise 2-3% in 2025. Further, BAC has been renovating and updating its existing financial centers across the country for clients to engage with financial specialists. These initiatives, along with the success of the person-to-person money transfer system Zelle and the digital financial assistant Erica, will enable the company to improve digital offerings and cross-sell several products, including mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. Bank of America is seeing an upside in NII in 2025, driven by decent loan demand, higher-for-longer interest rates and robust deposit balance. The company expects 2025 NII to rise 6-7%. Citigroup has been emphasizing leaner, streamlined operations to reduce expenses. The transformation process included an organizational restructuring, as well as the elimination of 20,000 jobs by 2025. Further, the company has been focusing on growth in its core businesses by streamlining its overseas operations. In April 2021, it announced the plan to exit the consumer banking business in 14 markets across Asia and EMEA. In sync with this, this week, Citigroup, through its subsidiary Citibank Europe Plc, announced that Citi Handlowy agreed to sell its consumer banking business in Poland. The company has successfully exited from consumer banking businesses in nine countries, including Australia, Bahrain, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. As part of its strategy, Citigroup continued to make progress with the wind-downs of its Korea consumer banking operations and its overall operations in Russia, as well as the preparation for a planned initial public offering of its consumer banking and small business, and middle-market banking operations in Mexico. These moves by Citigroup are likely to free up capital to invest in higher-return segments like wealth management and investment banking. Also, a reduction in functional roles, along with the bank's consumer banking divesture effort, will help it reduce expenses. For 2025, management expects expenses to be below $53.4 billion. In 2024, the company's expenses were $53.9 billion. Citigroup is expected to witness an improvement in NII in 2025, given decent loan demand and higher deposit balances. The company projects NII (ex-Markets) to rise 2-3% year over year in 2025. In the past year, C and BAC shares have risen 25.5% and 16.9%, respectively, compared with the industry's growth of 31.1%. Though both underperformed the industry average, C performed better than BAC. Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research In terms of valuation, Citigroup is currently trading at a 12-month forward price-to-earnings (P/E) of 9.28X, higher than its five-year median of 8.45X. The BAC stock, in contrast, is currently trading at a 12-month forward P/E of 11.27X, which is lower than its five-year median of 11.59X. Price-to-Earnings F12M Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Both are trading at a discount compared with the industry average of 13.64X. However, BAC is more expensive than the C stock. Additionally, Bank of America and Citigroup are required to undergo annual stress tests conducted by the Fed before they can announce their capital distribution plans. Following the stress test, they hiked their dividends last year. Citigroup hiked its quarterly dividend by 6% to 56 cents per share. It has a dividend yield of 2.99%. Similarly, BAC increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to 26 cents per share. It has a dividend yield of 2.36%. Based on dividend yield, C has an edge over BAC. Dividend Yield Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Both companies have a share repurchase plan. In July 2024, Bank of America authorized a $25-billion stock repurchase program, effective Aug. 1, 2024. As of March 31, 2025, almost $14.4 billion worth of buyback authorization remained available. Similarly, on Jan. 13, 2025, Citigroup's board of directors approved a $20-billion common stock repurchase program with no expiration date. As of March 31, 2025, it had nearly $18 billion of stocks available under the plan. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BAC's 2025 and 2026 sales implies year-over-year increases of 5.9% and 5.6%, respectively. Likewise, the consensus estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates 12.2% and 15.3% growth, respectively. Bank of America's earnings estimates for 2025 have been revised upward, while for 2026, estimates have moved lower over the past 30 days. BAC Estimate Revision Trend Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The Zacks Consensus Estimate for C's 2025 and 2026 sales reflects year-over-year growth of 3.2% and 3%, respectively. Likewise, the consensus estimate for 2025 and 2026 earnings indicates a rise of 23% and 25.9%, respectively. Its earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 have been revised upward over the past month. C Estimate Revision Trend Image Source: Zacks Investment Research BAC is focusing on aggressive branch network expansion across the United States, and significant technology investments to enhance customer experience and cross-selling opportunities. While this long-term strategy aims to deepen customer relationships and drive NII growth, it involves substantial upfront costs. In contrast, Citigroup is executing a highly disciplined and focused restructuring strategy. The exit from underperforming consumer markets is freeing up resources to redeploy into higher-margin businesses. This streamlining not only enhances operational efficiency but also helps the company to reduce costs. BAC anticipates higher NII growth in 2025, driven by a stable interest rate environment and sustained loan growth. However, its expenses are also expected to increase. Moreover, BAC's earnings estimates have seen some downward revisions for 2026. Alternatively, C projects decent NII growth this year but expects expenses to be below the 2024 level, leading to a projected earnings growth significantly outpacing BAC. Also, upward earnings estimate revisions indicate growing analyst confidence. Hence, Citigroup's sharper focus on cost reductions, bullish analyst sentiments compared with BAC, cheaper valuation and better stock performance position it as the more compelling investment opportunity. C and BAC currently carry a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Bank of America Corporation (BAC) : Free Stock Analysis Report Citigroup Inc. (C) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Always on the edge in relationships? Know the reasons and 3 ways to heal from anxious attachment style
Attachment style in a relationship is how you think, behave, and connect. These styles show up in patterns, both in behaviour and thought processes. Your attachment style shapes how you love and handle arguments. Anxious attachment style is one of the four attachment styles. The other three are secure, avoidant, and disorganised. As the name itself suggests, anxious attachment has excessive worry rooted in the fear of being left, rejected or abandoned. This, in turn, increases the need to overanalyse everything, reading between the lines. They seek constant reassurance from partners. The need for validation can range from constantly seeking reassurance with weird hypothetical questions like 'Do you still love me if I were a worm?' to reacting badly in arguments. Sometimes a person with an anxious attachment style may appear too clingy or emotional. Even a change in tone or a delayed reply will set off their anxiety, making them spiral and overthink. Atlanta-based dating coach Erica, who regularly shares tips on improving emotional intimacy in relationships, on 27 May shared the reasons behind this anxious attachment style and how one can heal from this cycle of doubt and emotional distress. A post shared by Erica | Relationship Therapist & Dating Coach 🌈 (@ Erica explained, 'You may find yourself doubting your partner's love or desire to be with you even when there is no reason to doubt your partner. At your core, you are perceiving a threat. The root threat or fear is abandonment. Abandonment wounds are created because of past experiences of being emotionally and/or physically abandoned by the people who were supposed to take care of you. Realizing that your anxiety/worry is not rooted in any facts or evidence is the first step to helping yourself de-escalate, soothe your inner child, and heal your abandonment wounds.' Previous incidents of rejection or abandonment, maybe in childhood, fuel this attachment style as the relationship coach shared. This makes the bitter past experience a blueprint that actively shapes how you behave in relationships later on, always on the edge of expecting pain. Healing is important for both you and your partner. It can be exhausting to feel restless, with anxiety draining you from being present and trusting your partner. Similarly, your partner may reach a point where they feel overwhelmed by your need for constant reassurance. The relationship may feel like walking on eggshells for both of you; a vicious cycle of mistrust, a push and pull that is exhausting for both. This is why healing is so important. Erica shared these 3 ways that may help you set free from this anxious attachment style: ALSO READ: Feeling stuck in situationship? Dating coach shares 3 tips to help you move on: 'Stop gaslighting yourself' Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Erica White, SVP of Technology & Strategic Initiatives at Article Student Living, Recognized By GlobeSt. as a 2025 Woman of Influence
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The editors of GlobeSt. have selected Erica White, Senior Vice President of Technology & Strategic Initiatives at Article Student Living, as a 2025 Woman of Influence within the Diversity Champion category. The award recognizes professionals in the real estate industry who empower women in the field. Honorees include those who push diversity initiatives forward, introduce policies on an organizational or cultural level, or serve as leaders for internal diversity & inclusion programs. Erica White is a distinguished expert in real estate technology innovation. Recognized as a 2022 GlobeSt. Tech Influencer, she has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing the integration of technology, operations, and asset performance within student housing. Leading a team focused on internal reporting, IT, software, and property technologies, she is dedicated to optimizing operations, increasing NOI, and improving the resident experience. A recognized PropTech thought leader, Erica serves on industry boards like NMHC's Innovation and Emerging Tech Committee, Student Housing Insight: ShopTalk and NAA's Cultivate Advisory Board, advising on technology's role in operations, company culture, and business performance. In her role at Article, White works to elevate the next generation of women leaders through conference scholarships and mentoring opportunities, ensuring that rising stars have access to critical industry conversations and opportunities. Matt Maxa, Chief Operating Officer of Article Student Living had this to say about White: 'Erica is a true powerhouse - not only for Article, but across the industry. Her passion for championing women in the workplace is unmatched and she continues to be a catalyst for positive change. All of us at Article are beyond proud to call Erica one of our own, and I can't think of anyone more deserving of this recognition!' White's commitment to cultural change in commercial real estate is clear—her efforts have resulted in real, measurable progress toward a more equitable industry. By pushing diversity initiatives forward and providing a platform for women's voices, she is not just an advocate, but an architect of change. 'This award is a reflection of the values I hold closest. As a woman in tech and as a mother to bi-racial children, I've seen how important it is to create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and safe to show up as their full selves. That's not just good business: It's the foundation of leadership. ' I think about the people who made space for me, who opened doors, who invited me to sit at the table before I fully believed I belonged there, and I think about the responsibility we have to do the same for others,' says White. White is also a co-founder of the W. Collective – an influential networking and leadership forum designed to foster meaningful connections and create tangible change. The W. Collective is backed by executive advisors and board members representing the top 25 owner-operators in student housing. The initiative made waves at the Interface Student Housing Conference, where White and her colleagues called on the industry to rethink workplace policies that genuinely support all types of families. The response was swift—within weeks, companies across the sector began updating their policies to offer up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, expanded bereavement support, and fertility care benefits, signaling a meaningful shift toward more inclusive and compassionate workplaces. White and the W. Collective continue to be champions for equity and inclusion through participation in industry conferences like NMHC's Student Housing Conference, where they hosted the Balancing Act: Addressing Childcare Challenges for Working Parents session as well as how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is shaping Business Performance. They have also increased visibility for women in capital markets and construction, areas where female representation remains disproportionately low. About Article Student Living Article Student Living is a Chicago-based, vertically integrated real estate investment company specializing in acquiring, developing and operating Class A, purpose-built student housing assets across top-tier university markets in the U.S. Article has experience in over 70 university markets and continues to sustainably grow its portfolio of assets – prioritizing university market selection, value creation and asset composition. Article currently manages 47 assets comprising over 22,000 beds valued at over three billion dollars. The firm is wholly owned by QuadReal, one of the top 20 largest real estate investors globally.
