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Wales Online
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Gethin Jones shares disappointment after being pictured in hospital gown
Gethin Jones shares disappointment after being pictured in hospital gown The Morning Live presenter revealed he could not take part in a special event in Cardiff this weekend On Instagram, Gethin Jones shared a photo which showed the presenter in a hospital gown, a thumb down and a seemingly disappointed face (Image: GETTY ) Welsh presenter Gethin Jones has shared his disappointment over missing a huge Cardiff event after being pictured in a hospital gown. The BBC Morning Live host posted to his Instagram story that he sadly could not take part in the epic sport event, Hyrox, which is taking place in Cardiff's Principality Stadium this weekend. The image showed the presenter in a hospital gown, a thumb down and a seemingly disappointed face. He wrote: "No Hyrox for me this weekend. But voice is fully fit to cheer on [Sam Dimmick] and [Tommy Burnell]". This will be the first time ever Hyrox is hosted in Wales. The 'fitness racing' event, which is rising in popularity, will see thousands of people take part and spectate over a three-day event. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . The first event took place on Friday, May 30, with events also taking place on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. The BBC Morning Live shared on his Instagram story that he sadly could not take part in the epic sport event, Hyrox, which is taking place in Cardiff's Principality Stadium this weekend (Image: Gethin Jones / Instagram ) The event, which is held across the globe, sees competitors run 1km before completing one fitness exercise, including 1km on a standing ski machine, 50m of sled push and 80m of burpee jumps. They then repeat the process until they have performed eight 1km runs and all eight workouts, which also include carrying a kettlebell, as well as throws and catches of a medicine ball off a wall. You can read more about the Hyrox event here. Not being able to participate in the high-energy event will undoubtedly come as a disappointment for Gethin Jones. The presenter, who hails from Cardiff, is known for nearly turning professional in rugby, after previously having trials with Sale Sharks in Manchester. Earlier this year, he joined former Olympic champion and friend, Sir Chris Hoy, as they embarked on a muddy trail in One Planet Adventure in Denbighshire. And the presenter also embarked on the gruelling charity challenge, Wheely Big Challenge, which saw him rollerblade for 24 hours alongside his Morning Live host, Helen Skelton, for Red Nose Day in March. Article continues below Despite not being able to take part in the Hyrox in Wales this weekend, it does seem as if the presenter will still turn up to the event to support his friends.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Business
- Newsweek
New York's Inflation Refund Checks: Everything You Need To Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. New Yorkers could be getting a refund worth hundreds of dollars from the state later this year. Why It Matters Governor Kathy Hochul first proposed paying New Yorkers back on excess sales tax revenue in late 2024. Now, the idea has come to fruition as part of her 2026 State Budget, with the governor confirming the plans for Inflation Refund Checks on May 14. It means checks of up to $400 will be on the way for some 8.6 million people later this year. What To Know You are eligible for an inflation refund check for tax year 2023 if you filed Form IT-201 (the New York State Resident Income Tax Return), reported income within the qualifying thresholds, and were not claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer's return. Stock image/file photo: Four $100 bills. Stock image/file photo: Four $100 bills. GETTY How much you get can get depends on how much your income is. Joint filers with income up to $150,000 will receive the most available - a $400 check. Those with income over $150,000 but no greater than $300,000 will receive a $300 check. Single filers with income up to $75,000 will receive a $200 check, while those with income over $75,000 but no greater than $150,000 will receive a $150 check. There are no age restrictions, and eligible filers do not need to take any action to get their money. If you filed a return, meet the income requirements, and were not claimed as a dependent, you will automatically receive a refund check. According to the governor's official website, some 8.6 million New York State residents could benefit from the refund. In New York City, there are an estimated 3.65 million people who are eligible, 1.3 million in Long Island, and 900,000 in the Hudson Valley. What People Are Saying Hochul said in May: "Starting in October, over 8 million New Yorkers will get an inflation refund because it's simple — this is your money and we're putting it back in your pockets. I'll never stop fighting to help your family address the rising cost of living — and that's why I also delivered on my promise to cut taxes for the middle class, expand the child tax credit and ensure free school meals for every student." Charles Lindsey, associate professor in the School of Management at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, told Newsweek: "Hopefully, consumers will either use it to buy necessary, essential, non-discretionary items and/or to pay down their credit card debt, loans, and other bills or financial obligations. If this is the case, then it can be a win-win such that it can alleviate some financial pressure for consumers while at the same time not putting much additional inflationary pressure on the economy in the form of upward pressure on prices." What Happens Next Checks will be sent in mid-October 2025, with the New York State Department of Tax and Finance saying they will be mailed "over a multiple week period" due to the large volume of refunds, meaning some will arrive in November.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Dana White told to strip Jon Jones of UFC title after his controversial comments as Tom Aspinall left in limbo
Jones issued another cryptic statement on his future this week HAVING US ALL JON HAVING US ALL JON Dana White told to strip Jon Jones of UFC title after his controversial comments as Tom Aspinall left in limbo Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DANA WHITE has been urged by UFC fans to bite the bullet and STRIP Jon Jones of his heavyweight title. A massive unification fight between Jones and his interim counterpart Tom Aspinall has been on the cards since last November but has still not come to fruition. 5 A mammoth heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has been on the cards since last November Credit: YOUTUBE@TOMASPINALL 5 Former pound-for-pound king Jones has been ummed and ahhed with the prospect of retirement in recent weeks Credit: GETTY 5 UFC fans have called for Dana White to bite the bullet and strip Jones of his belt Credit: GETTY That's despite the UFC brass' willingness to break their pay structure and meet Jones' demands to be paid "F**K YOU MONEY" for the bout. Former pound-for-pound king Jones has infuriated MMA fans over the last few weeks with his umming and ahhing over the prospect of retirement. And he left fight fans on tenterhooks again this week during a rare sit-down interview. During an interview on Deepcut with VicBlends, he said: "I don't know what life holds as far as fighting and competing. READ MORE ON JONES VS ASPINALL 'SHUT YOUR MOUTH' Jones channels inner McGregor to mock Aspinall amid UFC fight doubt "I do feel like I'll be a lifelong martial artist whether I'm coaching others or taking exhibition matches and things like that. "There's a lot of great competition still in the UFC. I do view myself as more than a fighter. "Being in my position, I feel like I have a lot more options than a lot of the other fighters as far as the ability to leave and return. "And so right now I'm just focusing on love, happiness, kindness. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 "We're at the quarter-century mark, and this year should be a really special year." Jones' comments immediately drew the ire of UFC fans around the world, who took to social media to vent their frustrations. Jon Jones Blasts UFC Rival Tom Aspinall In X-Rated Rant One said: "Strip him already, make [Ciryl] Gane vs Aspinall in the UK. "We've had enough of this. Enjoy your retirement [and] if you want to come back, you'll have to fight Aspinall anyway." Another said: "He took 3 years off to 'prepare for Heavyweight'. How much time does he need? STRIP HIM!" And another said: "Strip him of the belt and let him come back and fight for it when he's ready." One remarked: "If he doesn't know, then I'd say he's done. Shame Dana can't compute that." Another chimed in: "UFC is a total joke for not stripping him and giving Aspinall another fight to defend his title. "If Jones [has] quit and let the UFC know about it, then the UFC has to move on. "I don't know what life holds as far as fighting and competing." Jon Jones on his fighting future "If Jones wants to fight and is just delaying, the UFC needs to give him a date and tell him to f**k off if he says no. "This entire situation is causing irreparable damage to the UFC brand because people are getting turned off by the constant lies." Jones has been accused of ducking Wigan warrior Aspinall since his maiden defence of the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November. Fans' patience with the Hall of Famer has worn extremely thin, although he insists he's not leading them on. He recently wrote on X: "Y'all barkin' up the wrong tree. I told the UFC my plans a long time ago. "I have no clue why they haven't shared them with you guys yet." Jones' insistence that White and Co. know his plans came just DAYS after the UFC bigwig GUARANTEED he'd return to the octagon this year. He told Adam Glyn: "Jon Jones will be fighting in 2025. 100 per cent."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dana White told to strip Jon Jones of UFC title after his controversial comments as Tom Aspinall left in limbo
DANA WHITE has been urged by UFC fans to bite the bullet and STRIP Jon Jones of his heavyweight title. A massive unification fight between Jones and his interim counterpart Advertisement 5 A mammoth heavyweight title unification bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall has been on the cards since last November Credit: YOUTUBE@TOMASPINALL 5 Former pound-for-pound king Jones has been ummed and ahhed with the prospect of retirement in recent weeks Credit: GETTY 5 UFC fans have called for Dana White to bite the bullet and strip Jones of his belt Credit: GETTY That's despite the UFC brass' willingness to break their pay structure and meet Jones' demands to be paid " Former pound-for-pound king Jones has infuriated MMA fans over the last few weeks with his umming and ahhing over the prospect of retirement. And he left fight fans on tenterhooks again this week during a rare sit-down interview. During an interview on Advertisement READ MORE ON JONES VS ASPINALL "I do feel like I'll be a lifelong martial artist whether I'm coaching others or taking exhibition matches and things like that. "There's a lot of great competition still in the UFC. I do view myself as more than a fighter. "Being in my position, I feel like I have a lot more options than a lot of the other fighters as far as the ability to leave and return. "And so right now I'm just focusing on love, happiness, kindness. Advertisement Most read in MMA Exclusive JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 "We're at the quarter-century mark, and this year should be a really special year." Jones' comments immediately drew the ire of UFC fans around the world, who took to social media to vent their frustrations. Advertisement Jon Jones Blasts UFC Rival Tom Aspinall In X-Rated Rant One said: "Strip him already, make [Ciryl] Gane vs Aspinall in the UK. "We've had enough of this. Enjoy your retirement [and] if you want to come back, you'll have to fight Aspinall anyway." Another said: "He took 3 years off to 'prepare for Heavyweight'. How much time does he need? STRIP HIM!" And another said: "Strip him of the belt and let him come back and fight for it when he's ready." Advertisement One remarked: "If he doesn't know, then I'd say he's done. Shame Dana can't compute that." Another chimed in: "UFC is a total joke for not stripping him and giving Aspinall another fight to defend his title. "If Jones [has] quit and let the UFC know about it, then the UFC has to move on. "I don't know what life holds as far as fighting and competing." Jon Jones on his fighting future "If Jones wants to fight and is just delaying, the UFC needs to give him a date and tell him to f**k off if he says no. Advertisement "This entire situation is causing irreparable damage to the UFC brand because people are getting turned off by the constant lies." Jones has been accused of ducking Wigan warrior Aspinall since his maiden defence of the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 last November. Fans' patience with the Hall of Famer has worn extremely thin, although he insists he's not leading them on. He recently wrote on X: "Y'all barkin' up the wrong tree. I told the UFC my plans a long time ago. Advertisement "I have no clue why they haven't shared them with you guys yet." Jones' insistence that White and Co. know his plans came just DAYS after the UFC bigwig GUARANTEED he'd return to the octagon this year. He told Adam Glyn: " Jon Jones will be fighting in 2025. 100 per cent." 5 Jon Jones decimated Stipe Miocic in his first heavyweight title defence at UFC 309 Credit: GETTY Advertisement
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Doesn't make sense' – Joseph Parker has theory for Daniel Dubois' last-minute withdrawal as Brit gears up to face Usyk
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOSEPH PARKER can't help but feel the timing of his fight with Daniel Dubois falling through was a tad suspicious. The resurgent New Zealander was set to challenge Triple D for the IBF heavyweight title on a stacked Saudi Arabia card in February. 5 Joseph Parker was set to face Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title in February Credit: GETTY 5 But Dubois pulled out of their Saudi showdown just days before they were set to throw heavy leather Credit: GETTY 5 Parker can't help but think Oleksandr Usyk's callouts had something to do with Dubois' withdrawal Credit: GETTY But his shot at becoming a two-time heavyweight champion was agonisingly ripped away from him just days before the Riyadh rumble as Dubois was struck down by a viral infection. Dubois, 27, insists he pulled out of the desert dust-up on doctor's orders. Although Parker, who ended up fighting Martin Bakole, can't help but think Oleksandr Usyk's calls for an undisputed straightener may have played a small role in the Brit's withdrawal. Speaking exclusively to SunSport thanks to Casino Hawks, the 33-year-old said of the fight falling through: "I was left in the dark. READ MORE BOXING NEWS CHARR BLIMEY Anthony Joshua faces off with ex-champ who survived assassination attempt "I guess you can't really [doubt him]. I mean, you just got to take his word for it, you know. "He wasn't feeling the best and he pulled out of the fight. "It just doesn't make sense, though, that Usyk was calling him out all week and then he pulled out of the fight. "And then now, they've made this big fight." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 Dubois will challenge pound-for-pound king Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles in a historic unification bout at Wembley on July 19. And although he still has his suspicions about Dubois' pulling out, Parker won't continue to beat a dead horse. Fans hail brilliant moment stunned Joseph Parker discovers he's fighting Bakole He continued: "If a man says he's sick, he's sick. I've just got to take him for his word." Parker is seemingly in pole position to face the winner of the July joust as he's the mandatory challenger for the WBO strap he held for just under a year and a half. But he's refusing to count his chickens before they hatch, saying: "I know Frank Warren said a few things that I might be next to fight for undisputed unification. "But there were no discussions. And for me, it's just words at the moment. "It'd be nice to get something in writing and to get something solid. But at the moment, it's just words. "If it can happen, I'll be extremely over the moon."
