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Irish Examiner
29-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
HHC added to list of illegal drugs in Ireland by Health Minister
The Health Minister has announced that Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) has been classified as an illegal drug in Ireland. This means that the import, export, production, possession, sale, and supply of products containing HHC is now illegal. HHC is a semi-synthetic version of a natural cannabinoid found in cannabis. Since it was first detected in Ireland in 2022, it has been linked with episodes of psychosis and hospitalisation. It can be used in vapes or in jelly edibles and emulates the effects of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the narcotic component present in cannabis plants. Flavours range from lemon, blueberry, and pineapple to more unusual tastes such as 'Gorilla Glue' and 'amnesia'. A recent Irish Examiner investigation highlighted the ease of which people could get their hands on HHC, including children. On Tuesday, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, alongside her fellow ministers Jennifer Murnane O'Connor and Mary Butler, announced that the drug was now classified as illegal. It's one of 14 new substances, including synthetic opioids and semi-synthetic cannabinoids that have been newly classified as controlled drugs. This follows their identification by the EU and by the UN Commission for Narcotic Drugs as posing a serious risk to public health. Ms Carroll MacNeill said: "The sale of HHC as vapes, in attractive packaging, or in edible jelly form, is a marketing ploy aimed at young people, which masks the fact that this drug is harmful for youth mental health and can be addictive. 'Under the successor national drugs strategy, I'm committed to reviewing legal avenues to respond faster and more effectively to emerging threats from by the volatile drugs market. In line with our health-led approach to drug use, our priority is to advance measures that enable us to protect and support the health of our population.' Ms Murnane O'Connor added: 'HHC, like other synthetic and semi-synthetic drugs, is a grave threat to public health. Controlling HHC and other harmful substances is an important step, that must be complemented by education and prevention programmes so that young people and parents are better informed about the risks associated with drug use. 'We know that HHC is responsible for hospitalisations and psychotic episodes, and that there are many people today struggling with addiction as a result of this and similar drugs. I urge people seeking help, either for themselves or for a loved one, to contact the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline."
The Sun
26-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I made a stunning DIY water feature for my garden using £1.50 plastic bins from IKEA – it was easy to do & looks ‘chic'
A DIY enthusiast has shared how she made a stunning water feature for her garden without breaking the bank. Using plastic bins from IKEA - yes, you heard that correctly - this savvy woman was able to save cash and create her own display. Not only this, but the DIY water feature looks fabulous and has instantly added style to her outside space. Posting on social media, the content creator, who has 24,700 followers and uploads interior tips and tricks under the username 'CB Loves Interiors', detailed a step-by-step process of her recent project. After heading to IKEA and buying two plastic bins, which were just £1.50 each, the bargain hunter then used Gorilla glue to stick the two pots together. Once this was done, she moved onto the second step, which involved priming the bins. Following this, she then painted the bins, using a paint that is suitable for outdoors, as well as plastics. For the fourth step, the influencer added texture to the bins, using baking powder which she mixed with water. Once the solution was mixed well, she used a sponge to apply it over the bins. Moving onto the fifth part of the process, the savvy woman filled up the top pot. To do so, she used leftover plant pots she no longer needed and then topped it off with stones (which she had washed), water and a solar water fountain. While she didn't confirm where she bought the solar water fountain from, you can buy them for as little as £5.39 from Temu. 'I was quoted £10,000 for a garden renovation but did it MYSELF for £1,000 using ChatGPT to show my kids what single mums can do' You'll also find them cheap on Amazon, B&Q, The Range and Wilko. Showing off the stunning DIY garden feature, the bargain hunter simply beamed: 'Loved making this.' Not only this, but she later claimed that it was 'so easy to make' and wrote: 'The sound of water in the garden is so relaxing.' Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% DIY fans beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ cblovesinteriors, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and racked up one million views. It's also amassed 19,500 likes, 43 comments and 9,012 saves. Social media users were impressed with the 'water feature hack' and many raced to the comments to share their thoughts. Top gardening trends of 2025 Gardening experts at Barnsdale Gardens has shared the top gardening trends of 2025. Matrix planting It seems that a top planting trend for this year is going to be Matrix Planting. In essence, planting in groups or blocks to give an effect of being wild whilst actually being carefully managed. Selection of the plants is essential, to give year-round interest either with flowers, seed heads or frosted/snowy spent flower heads. Some recommend using plants that seed around, but this could make managing your matrix planting harder to keep under control. Chrysanthemum comeback I hope that the humble Chrysanthemum makes as much of a comeback this year as Dahlias have over recent years, because the simple single flowered types, such as 'Innocence' and 'Cottage Apricot' would be spectacular within a matrix scheme. The hardy varieties are so easy to grow in a sunny spot and give such a valuable burst of late summer and autumn colour that would lift any dull- looking border. Blended borders For some time now we have been promoting the growing of veg within ornamental borders and I think this could really take off this year. The choice of ornamental-looking varieties available in seed catalogues is phenomenal and, if managed correctly, visitors to your garden will not even realise that you have veg growing! Must-have tool My secret is out. I discovered the Hori Hori a couple of years ago and now it seems so is everyone else. It is such a well-made, adaptable tool that can be used as a trowel or weeding tool in the garden that and everyone I speak to who have used it absolutely would not now be without it. Enough said! One person said: 'Wow, brilliant idea.' Another added: 'Such a cool idea!' A third commented: 'So creative.'
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tearful Chelsee Healey watches as boyfriend sentenced over cannabis crime ring
Edward Rainford, who is the partner of actress Chelsee Healey, has been jailed for his role in a small-scale but organised cannabis supply operation Chelsee Healey was in the public gallery as her long-term partner and father of her child, Edward Rainford, was sentenced to two years in prison for his part in what a judge described as a 'boutique' cannabis supply chain. Rainford, 32, and co-defendant Jay Boyd, 28, appeared at Manchester Crown Court after admitting to their involvement in the sale of cannabis between November 2022 and September 2023. The case stemmed from a Greater Manchester Police investigation targeting Class B drug supply networks. Surveillance caught Rainford and Boyd in a Costa Coffee branch last July, openly discussing drug deals using coded language like '33 per cent,' 'a 4.5,' and 'it's a risk.' A raid at a Swinton property shortly after uncovered cannabis, packaging materials, and a 'list of debtors.' Boyd's fingerprints were found at the scene, and phone data later tied both men to the operation. Prosecutor Gwen Henshaw revealed their messages detailed specific strains like 'Wedding Cake' and 'Gorilla Glue,' along with photos and videos showcasing cannabis products and stacks of cash. One message from Rainford said: 'I think I've got a quick one for us if you're interested.' Another included a request for product footage to forward on. 'The pair weren't just users,' Henshaw told the court. 'They were actively supplying and aware of the seriousness of what they were doing.' Judge Peter Horgan agreed, noting they 'worked together to sell cannabis in large quantities,' though he stopped short of calling it high-level organised crime. 'This was not a massive enterprise,' he said, 'but there were others buying from them and selling on.' Rainford's lawyer, Mark Friend, said the former Army serviceman's motivation was purely financial. 'There were no encrypted phones or complex systems. It lacked sophistication,' he argued. 'He was a cog in a bigger operation.' Friend acknowledged Rainford's poor decision-making but described him as someone with strong family support and a willingness to work after release. 'He is not scared of hard work,' he said. 'He has a child, a stepdaughter, and a family who believe he can live a law-abiding life.' Judge Horgan, however, was unimpressed with the repeated references to Rainford's military past. 'There is only so much you can draw from the same well,' he remarked. He reminded Rainford he was still on licence from a previous prison sentence for violence when arrested. 'You let your family down and left your partner to raise two children,' the judge said. 'This wasn't a slip-up - it went on for months.' Jay Boyd, who lived with his mother and had recently qualified as an air-conditioning engineer, also received a prison sentence of 18 months. His lawyer, Tanya Elahi, described his involvement as a one-time error in judgment made during a period of financial hardship. However the judge disagreed. 'A lapse in judgement does not occur over many months,' Horgan stated. 'You actively chose to engage in criminality for profit. Custody is the only appropriate response.'
Miami Herald
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Former MLB player files shocking lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds
As a diehard Washington Nationals fan, I know exactly how unlucky the infield rain tarp at Great American Ball Park can be for opposing infielders. Let me explain. About three weeks ago, the Nats played a road series against the Cincinnati Reds. While the team eventually won two out of three and took the series, the opening Friday-night game was memorable for a couple of reasons. Related: MLB team makes major mistake, costing fans First the Nats got their butts kicked 6-1 after a nearly two-hour rain delay. Second, Nathaniel Lowe, the Nats' new first baseman, had a scary moment when he ran full speed and tripped over the infield rain tarp set against the divider separating the first baseline bleachers from the field. But Lowe wasn't tripped into the protective netting as much as he was launched. He looked like a running back going full speed, whose knees were taken out by Ray Lewis. Thankfully, Lowe was only dinged up and didn't miss any time. However, I was reminded of this incident after hearing about litigation against the Cincinnati Reds from another opposing first baseman who wasn't so lucky after he ran into the Reds' tarp. His career ended after the collision, according to a lawsuit filed this week. Darin Ruf was never a superstar, but he was a solid big-leaguer who skipped Triple-A ball on his way to a September 2012 callup with the Philadelphia Phillies. After spending parts of the next four seasons bouncing from the bigs to the minors, Ruf's contract was sold to a Korean team. He spent three seasons in Korea before returning to the Majors in 2020 on a minor-league deal, making the San Francisco Giants' opening day roster and becoming a regular starter for the next couple of seasons. After bouncing around for a bit, he landed with the Milwaukee Brewers on May 15, 2023. Less than three weeks later, his career would end at Great American Ball Park on June 2. Ruf fractured his kneecap and deeply lacerated his knee on the play. He never played in MLB again. Ruf claims in his lawsuit that he could not see the exposed metal at the end of the roller because of the Gorilla Glue advertisement covering the tarp. "This didn't need to happen. I wish it didn't happen," said Ruf in a news release. "Players shouldn't have to worry about hidden hazards like that on a Major League field." Ruf is suing the Reds for negligence in failing to maintain safe field conditions. "This was an obvious and avoidable risk. There are basic safety protocols every MLB team should follow. Leaving an unpadded metal roller on the edge of the field is inexcusable," Ruf's lawyer, Tad Thomas, said, according to CBS. TheStreet could not immediately get in touch with the Cincinnati Reds for comment. Related: Major League Baseball rivals settle long, angry dispute off the diamond The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
IOL News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Gorilla Glue on teeth? TikTokker's DIY gem trend sparks outrage
US singer, FKA Twigs also has tooth gems. Image: Instagram Another Gorilla Glue fiasco has surfaced. Tessica Brown, known as "Gorilla Glue girl", gained internet fame in 2021. This occurred after she mistakenly used Gorilla Glue on her hair as a substitute for hairspray when she ran out. Well, it appears that we will be having Gorilla Glue case season two because a TikTokker shared a video of her using the glue on her teeth. TikTokker @lelegetstoit sparked mixed reactions after she shared a video of her applying Gorilla Glue to her teeth because she wants her tooth gems to be permanent. In the video, she is seen applying the glue directly onto her teeth before proceeding to put on the gems. She captioned her post: 'I need these to be permanent, they look to fye (fire) on me. I'm using multi-coloured gems from Walmart in the craft section, also y'all don't have to use the glue I'm using lol. I normally use super glue but that wasn't working strong enough to hold these gems.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ #toothgemtutorial #toothgems #babygirl #bantuknots #minklashes ♬ original sound - hiphopconcerts @lelegetstoit I need these to be permanent 😩🧿, they look to fye on me , im using multi colored gems from Walmart in the craft section, also yall dont have to use the glue im using lol , i normally use super glue but that wasn't working strong enough to hold these gems ( dont recommend that super glue , just buy the kit that comes with the glue ) #gorillaglue The content creator received online backlash, and many social media users questioned her as to why she would ruin her teeth like that. A social media user commented: 'We did not learn from Gorilla Glue girl?' Another user said, 'Gorilla glue in the mouth is crazy work.' While another user added, 'This is one of the most insane decisions I've ever seen.' Not only is what she is doing dangerous, but using tooth gems without professional dental help can lead to multiple issues in the future. According to 'Blue Sky Dental Blog', there are risks to DIY tooth gems, especially store bought ones. 'We fear that many young people's teeth will be left badly damaged by applying cheaper jewels using a general strong adhesive. This is almost certain to damage the tooth enamel and may also lead to decay where small gaps have been left,' it wrote. It is also public knowledge that you should not use super glue or any type of glue in your mouth, let alone your teeth. Superglue contains chemicals that are toxic, which can cause allergic reactions, gum irritation or even cause your teeth to die, which will eventually lead to an extraction. Trends come and go; do not risk losing teeth for a viral moment.
