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Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Is Clarkson's Farm newbie Harriet Cowan the show's secret weapon? Jeremy's 'brilliant' new farmhand was brought in to 'hold the fort' - but could pose a threat to 'missing' Kaleb Cooper
Diddly Squat fans will be introduced to Clarkson's Farm newbie Harriet Cowan when season four hits screens on Friday (May 23). The new farmhand, 24, has been described as 'brilliant' by her co-stars and seems to have kept things running smoothly while Kaleb Cooper, who has been a staple on the show since it began in 2021, was temporarily away on a tour. Kaleb often helps former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, 65, with various tasks on Diddly Squat Farm, but with Harriet's success so far, could she be the show's new secret weapon? Harriet initially shocked fans when she first appeared in the trailer for the upcoming season and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty. The full-time nurse and farmer hasn't failed to impress her colleagues either and has set about doing jobs Kaleb perhaps wouldn't typically do, including trimming Jeremy's eyebrows. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Despite rumours he had left Clarkson's Farm, Kaleb confirmed on Thursday during an interview on This Morning that he was still very much a part of the show and didn't hold back on complimenting Harriet's work so far. 'I'm still involved, there's lots of rumours going about that I've been replaced but I'm still here, Harriet stepped in as I jumped away on tour, I'm very grateful that Harriet came along and saved the day,' he said. The farmer added Jeremy 'shouldn't be trusted alone on the farm, he's getting better but there are loads of things he still can't do'. Season's four trailer has revealed some of what Harriet gets up to on the farm and she is introduced when Jeremy says, 'While Kaleb's away, I'm going to need a hand.' Though the young farmer admits she has never watched Clarkson's farm, she doesn't fail to impress. The trailer showed Jeremy running into several obstacles and Harriet made a good impression as she was quick to help. She was also shown installing fences, loading feed for the animals and even her welding. Jeremy gushed over Harriet in a video on Instagram earlier this month and described her as 'brilliant' too. The full-time nurse and farmer hasn't failed to impress her colleagues either and has set about doing jobs Kaleb perhaps wouldn't typically do, including trimming Jeremy's eyebrows He clarified: 'There has been lots of reports that Kaleb has been 'replaced' - well, no he hasn't.' Jeremy added: 'What happened is this, he went away on his speaking tour, for a couple of months because he imagined that after four years, I'd be able to manage on my own. 'And I didn't - I made a complete mess of everything and had to bring in a young farmer called Harriet. 'Harriet is brilliant and looked after the fort until he got back. That is it - that's the story!' The show's newcomer seems to be a natural to helping out on the land, and it may be due to her upbringing. Harriet grew up tending to her father's farm and is now a full-time farmer and nurse. She revealed on social media that her mother wanted her to become a nurse but her father wanted her to follow in his footsteps - so she opted to do both. Harriet has a healthy social media following, boasting 35,000 TikTok followers, while her Instagram bio encourages her fans to 'come and watch the craziness'. The rising star is in a relationship with fellow farmer James, with the pair cosying up together for a slew of sweet social media snaps. Clarkson's Farm series one to three are available to stream exclusively on Prime Video. Series four will air from May 23, with two additional episodes released a week later on May 30, followed by the final two on June 6.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Insurance companies hit with lawsuit from families devastated by California fires: 'Refusing to compete with each other'
After wildfires rocked multiple Los Angeles neighborhoods in January, families have struggled to rebuild. Many found themselves without enough home insurance — and now, some are suing the huge companies they say are responsible for leaving them in the lurch, according to A group of 14 families has banded together against some of the biggest insurance companies in the game, including State Farm and Farmers. As explained, the lawsuit claims that these companies broke California's antitrust and competition laws by acting in unison to terminate the insurance plans of people who lived in fire-risk areas. Then, they allegedly all refused to sell new policies in those areas and, instead, directed people to the state's backup insurer, the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements. The thing is, FAIR is a last-resort plan. Traditional insurers help fund it, but its policyholders pay more money than usual for substandard protection, reported. The plaintiffs in the suit will argue that starting in 2023, the insurance giants pushed people into FAIR — or out of coverage completely — and that this set the stage for the nightmare unfolding in the aftermath of the destructive fires. "[Insurers] realized that … by working together and all refusing to compete with each other for those policies, they could force everybody into this other plan that they jointly managed and owned and do better," Robert Ruyak, attorney for the plaintiffs, told These kinds of unfair policies create a coverage gap that is catastrophic in the event of extreme weather. Remember, these intense disasters are only becoming more frequent as a result of our dirty energy sources heating up the planet. The L.A. fires caused about $30 billion in real estate losses. As the plaintiffs' case shows, many families suffering high property damages would have been covered under their old policies, but they aren't under FAIR, Ruyak explained to This lawsuit may aim to recover funds for the 14 families, which would help them rebuild their homes and their lives. A class-action lawsuit was also filed on behalf of any homeowner left vulnerable under the FAIR Plan, reported. Do you think America is in a housing crisis? Definitely Not sure No way Only in some cities Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. You can also personally support wildfire victims through several different key organizations. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Peppa Pig causes outrage among the farming community as they cry hogwash on Mummy Pig's birth
Farmers have criticised the showmakers behind Peppa Pig after claiming the birth of her baby sister was not factually accurate. The world took a sigh of relief after it was revealed Peppa's mother Mummy Pig had given birth to her third piglet - named after her aunt Evie - on Tuesday. The news was announced on yesterday's Good Morning Britain after Mummy Pig gave birth at 5:34am in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in London - the same location where Kate Middleton gave birth to her children. Big siblings Peppa and George are said to be over the moon and excited to meet their new baby sister, while Mummy and Daddy Pig are 'looking forward to lots of happy snorts and sleepless nights.' Meanwhile, the news has caused upset among the farming community, with some claiming the show has been disingenuous in depicting how pigs give birth. One disgruntled agriculture enthusiast rang in to the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 1 this morning to complain that in reality, pigs give birth to a large litter of offspring rather than just a singular piglet. Mills read out a text from a woman named Caroline, asking: 'Since when does a pig only have a piglet? They usually have 10 not a singular,' to which the DJ joked that she was maybe 'overthinking it a little bit'. But she does have a point, as farmer Ruth Ashton-Shaw, who keeps pigs on her farm in Scotland, points out. She told MailOnline that her pigs generally have between eight and 12 piglets, though intensive farms can see litters of 16 or 18. 'That's a lot of brothers and sisters for Peppa, and probably a lot of work for the scriptwriters too,' Ms Ashton Shaw, who is part of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN), added. Data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) in 2023 states that the size of an average pig litter in the UK stands at 15.48, which is up from less than 12.5 in 2010. Ms Ashton Shaw also suggested that this is not the only way Evie's birth in the cartoon may deviate from the real world. She explained: 'Piglets are born and immediately get up and walk to start feeding from mum. They are pretty brutal and don't let anything get in their way of finding milk. They're not exactly the adorable siblings people might imagine. 'Unlike Peppa's family, who live in a house, our mum pigs often prefer to build their own shelters out of twigs to give birth in outside. However, like Peppa's close-knit family, we don't split off our sows and keep them with their pregnant sisters, as they look after each other. Just like on screen, where Peppa and Evie have a caring, loving environment, it's really lovely to see.' But farmers were not the only ones to be outraged by the supposedly false depiction of pig pregnancies as animal rights group PETA also used the announcement to take aim at how poorly pigs can be treated on industrial farms in the UK. They wrote on X: [Mummy Pig's] hospital suite sure was sparkling, not to mention she was surrounded by love and care. 'Pigs on farms aren't so lucky. Their babies are born into industrial hellholes, trapped on dirty concrete floors and up to 1 in 5 piglets die before they're weaned.' Animal rights group PETA also used the announcement to take aim at how poorly pigs can be treated on industrial farms in the UK It comes as last month the Battersea Power Station chimneys were lit up pink to reveal Mummy and Daddy Pig are expecting a baby girl. The global smash hit cartoon celebrated the gender reveal news with a VIP party at the world's first-ever permanent Peppa Pig store at Battersea, featuring fundraising in support of NCT, the UK's leading charity for pregnancy and parents. NCT (National Children's Trust) was announced earlier this month as the official 'Pregnancy and Parenting Charity Partner' for Peppa Pig in the UK. And the excitement doesn't stop there as fans can join the Pig family on the big screen with Peppa Meets the Baby, a brand-new cinema experience launching May 30 in over 2,600 cinemas across 19 countries. The hour-long, song-filled screening features 10 brand-new episodes, as Peppa and George prepared for the arrival of their baby sister. After revealing the gender of her little one, the pig matriarch also opened up on the support that Daddy Pig had given her during her pregnancy. In an interview with Grazia magazine, in which she posed for a stunning pregnancy shoot, Mummy Pig responded positively when asked if she's closer to her husband as she gushed at how the pregnancy has strengthened their bond. She went on to emphasize the pair's teamwork when it comes to juggling their busy schedules with older children Peppa, four and George, two. Peppa Pig first aired in 2004 and has since been broadcast in 180 territories and translated into 40 languages. It's spawned books, toys and even two theme parks, with the global Peppa empire now worth over £1billion. Creators Neville Astley and Mark Baker admitted they were worried the idea would never get off the ground, and that people were initially bored of the idea. People in the pub would ask us, 'What are you drawing?' We'd say, 'A pig, called Peppa, it's going to be big.' They'd lose interest and wander off', explained Astley. The pair created Peppa and her family working in each other's houses or at the local pub. They told the Radio Times they were inspired by 1970s cartoon classics including Roobarb and Pingu, after realising that children 'like stories about animals'.
Reuters
16-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
India's KRBL posts higher quarterly profit on international demand
May 16 (Reuters) - Basmati rice producer KRBL ( opens new tab on Friday reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit, helped by the strong overseas demand for its rice products. KRBL, known for its 'India Gate' brand of basmati rice, reported consolidated net profit of 1.54 billion rupees ($18 million) in the fourth quarter, up 35% from a year ago. India had eased almost all curbs on non-basmati and basmati rice exports late last year to reduce surging inventories and regain market share. The government had also removed minimum export price for basmati rice to help thousands of farmers who complained about a lack of access to lucrative overseas markets such as Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. The move boosted export volumes as Indian basmati rice is now more competitively priced in global markets. The company's export revenue grew 45% in the fourth quarter. Increasing export revenue will partly contribute to margin improvement next year, it said. KRBL's agricultural segment, which includes India Gate basmati rice brand and non-basmati rice, saw a 10% rise in quarterly revenue. The segment accounted for nearly the company's entire revenue during the quarter. ($1 = 85.5550 Indian rupees)
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Chamber participates in Mango and Tropical Fruits Festival in Saudi Arabia
Sharjah: A delegation from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has participated in the 21st Mango and Tropical Fruits Festival 2024 in Jazan Region of Sabya Governorate, Saudi Arabia. Organized by the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture's Jazan branch, the festival featured the participation of 60 farmers. Representing the Sharjah Chamber was the Organizing Committee of the KhorFakkan-based annual Mango Festival. The delegation was led by Khalil Mohammed Al Mansouri, Director of Expo Center Khorfakkan, and comprised several members from the Organizing Committee of Khorfakkan Mango Festival. The move comes as part of SCCI's commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the agricultural sector, a cornerstone of food security and sustainable development. Khalil Mohammed Al Mansouri noted that the Sharjah Chamber's participation in the Mango and Tropical Fruits Festival aligns with its strategic efforts to support agricultural events across the Gulf region and position the Khorfakkan Mango Festival as a distinguished agritourism event in the region. He highlighted the role of such engagements in fostering knowledge exchange and establishing robust networks that benefit agricultural stakeholders and farmers and promote agribusiness interests in Sharjah and the UAE. As part of its participation, the Sharjah Chamber delegation engaged with farmers' exhibits to gain insights into Saudi Arabia's expertise in hosting specialized agricultural events and exhibitions. The delegation explored the latest practices and techniques in mango and tropical fruit cultivation, production, and marketing, and discussed ways to establish strategic partnerships to boost agricultural trade and collaboration between UAE and Saudi producers. The Chamber delegation attended several festival activities, including exhibitions showcasing various mango varieties and other tropical fruits such as papaya, banana, fig, guava, and custard apple. The festival also featured workshops and scientific seminars that focused on modern agricultural methods, including strategies to boost yield and crop quality, and solutions to address challenges confronting farmers and agricultural producers. For further information, please contact: - Ali Elgendy Misbar Communications ali@ Ahmad Aldwairi Misbar Communications
