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Al Etihad
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi to host Games of the Future 2025 in December
22 June 2025 14:14 ABU DHABI (WAM)Abu Dhabi is set to host the upcoming edition of Games of the Future in December 2025, following its selection by Phygital International as the first city in the Middle East to stage this global event, and reinforcing the emirate's standing as a leading global hub for innovation in both sports and to the official website of Phygital International, Abu Dhabi was chosen due to its bold vision, cutting-edge infrastructure, and world-class sports venues, making it an ideal location for hosting premier international Abu Dhabi edition will take place over six days at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), bringing together top global athletes for dynamic competitions blending physical sports and technology-driven video games. Visitors can expect an engaging experience that merges electronic gaming with physical challenges and immersive fan event will be officially organised by Aspire, renowned for its successful track record in event delivery, in collaboration with Ethara, a leading Abu Dhabi-based company known for managing high-profile events with international Al Taher, Secretary-General of the UAE Esports Federation, stated that Abu Dhabi's hosting of this unique event demonstrates its leadership in embracing innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence and technology, placing the emirate at the forefront of global advancement in this added that the Federation is launching several new initiatives to bring the latest developments in esports to players and enthusiasts, including the adoption of the phygital system to enhance player interaction and offer a more holistic sports experience. He also revealed plans to introduce the concept of "phygital" to schools, aligning with the nation's broader digital education Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said the selection of Abu Dhabi to host Games of the Future 2025 marks a major milestone for the event's global journey. He noted that the choice reflects the confidence placed in Abu Dhabi's capacity to deliver a large-scale, integrated event while further cementing its role as a center for sports and tech Timpano, CEO of Aspire - the innovation arm of the Advanced Technology Research Council in Abu Dhabi - affirmed the importance of supporting Games of the Future 2025 as a global platform where sport, technology and imagination converge. He underlined the growing relevance of this emerging category of competition that blends traditional sports with digital said hosting Games of the Future 2025 reflects the UAE's commitment to shaping the future of sports and technology, while elevating its global innovation inaugural edition of Games of the Future, held in Türkiye in 2024, attracted over 2,000 athletes from 100 countries and drew a crowd of more than 300,000 spectators from around the of the Future is a digital-physical (phygital) sporting event that combines real-world competition with virtual experiences. It features hybrid sports such as physical football and digital shooting, alongside interactive events that blend physical and virtual elements. The upcoming edition is expected to draw thousands of athletes and fans from across the globe for a comprehensive experience that unites athletic performance with advanced technology.
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman, 30, Has Never Had Boyfriend—Unprepared for Internet's Response
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman's candid video about never having had a boyfriend before turning 30 has gone viral, igniting a groundswell of empathy and solidarity among viewers on TikTok, many of whom shared that they are grappling with similar feelings. Abagayil Hatt, 30, a book content creator and Ph.D. candidate in communication, shared the vulnerable post in March to her @starlight_books TikTok account. Speaking directly to the camera, Hatt reflected on her dating history—or lack thereof—and the weight of societal expectations that come with entering a new decade of adulthood without a partner. "I'm turning 30 in a little over a month and I have never had a boyfriend," Hatt said in the video. "I think we live in a world where we tell women that when you turn 30 your life is over. "Sometimes it hits you a little too much in the chest and you're just like, why can't I get a date?" Hatt told Newsweek she had no expectations when she posted the video, which has been viewed more than 13,000 times to date. What followed was an outpouring of support. "People would comment saying they felt seen, like I had put their own feelings into words," Hatt said. "And, in return, I didn't feel so alone." The deeply personal clip quickly became an accidental rallying point. "That's the magic of vulnerability—it connects us," Hatt said. The video touched a nerve with viewers who commented to share their own stories of feeling left behind in love, relationships or other life benchmarks. Many thanked Hatt for articulating the quiet grief they had long carried in silence. As one viewer commented: "I'm 34 and still no [boyfriend], no full time job and can't afford to move out. I hear you girl." "Girl same, I never had my first kiss," another posted. "I'll be 30 in 10 days, but society led us to think that when you're 30 you're gonna live in your own place, have a beautiful job, have a husband and children." From left: Abagayil Hatt poses for a photograph while leaning on books; and speaks into her camera lens. From left: Abagayil Hatt poses for a photograph while leaning on books; and speaks into her camera lens. @starlight_books "Same but 35," a third viewer commented. "Seeing so many of us in the comments as well, I guess I need to let go of the extreme shame that I feel about this subject. "Like it's my biggest failure, a sign that I can't do the most basic thing everyone else does, find a partner." Hatt first joined TikTok in the fall of 2020, during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawn to the passion of the BookTok community, she started sharing reviews and commentary on popular titles like A Court of Thorns and Roses, Fourth Wing, and Once Upon a Broken Heart. "I remember being terrified to post," Hatt said. "Am I funny enough? Interesting enough? Would anyone even care?" By the end of that year, she had 2,000 followers. Six months later, that number had grown to over 10,000. As of 2025, she has more than 46,000 followers and over 7 million likes. While Hatt's account began as a place to discuss her passion for books, it evolved into something more personal, and she soon began opening up about her more-intimate feelings and worries. "In many ways, I treat my content like a journal," Hatt said. "I just post what I care about—what's on my mind or heart—without overthinking it. "I think that's why people connect with it," she added. This year, that shift led her to start a series of "Dear Diary" posts: unscripted reflections about aging, expectations, and her own experiences of being single. "I've never been the girl that's chosen," Hatt said in her viral video. "I've never been that girl that a guy is like, 'I would love to love her.'" Hatt acknowledged the societal narrative that insists life should be figured out by 30—career, home, relationship included. "But what happens if you don't?" she said. "What if you hit 30 and find yourself in a transition—still finishing grad school, trying to navigate a brutal job market, and haven't met anyone you actually want to date?" Hatt said she wanted to throw herself a birthday party this year but could not pull it together. She also missed the registration deadline for her graduation walk, meaning she will not cross the stage until 2026. "These may sound like small things, but when they stack up, they carry weight," Hatt said. "It's easy to feel like you've missed the mark when comparing yourself to everyone else." Still, Hatt added that the message was not one of despair, but of resilience. "It's OK to be sad when life doesn't look the way you imagined it would," she said. "And, at the same time, you can still be hopeful. "You can hold disappointment in one hand and optimism in the other," Hatt said. She added that her "vulnerable glimpse" into what it is like to not have it all figured out by a certain age resonated because she did not sugarcoat the experience. "Not having it all together doesn't mean you're lost," she said. "It just means the story is still being written. "To feel behind, uncertain about what's next—and to say that that's okay." Have you noticed any red flags that made you end a relationship? Let us know via life@ We can ask experts for advice, and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Slurry lagoon plans raise smell and access concern
Concerns have been raised over plans for a slurry lagoon in Cornwall. A Cornwall Council planning committee is set to review the application from Richard Best - which is seeking permission for an earth-banked slurry lagoon at a farm site in Hatt, near Saltash. The lagoon would provide up to five months of storage and lie approximately 280m (918.6ft) to the south west of the nearest neighbouring residential property, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The plans have been objected to by Botus Fleming Parish Council, which had concerns about the smell, potential contamination of a water course and highways impact. Slurry is a mixture of water and animal manure, which is spread on the land as a natural fertiliser. A council planning report said the scheme would not result in any significant adverse impacts to the living conditions currently enjoyed by neighbours and had been earmarked for approval. In its objection, Botus Fleming Parish Council said it was not clear how the slurry would be transported to the site. The land is just off the A388, but concerns about large tankers driving down narrow rural roads locally used by walkers, horse riders and other motorists were raised by the council. It added residents currently suffered from the stench of slurry across the wider farming site. "They suffer headaches and coughs from the air pollution that is generated around their homes, their eyes sting and they have good reasons to fear the long-term consequences for their health," the council said. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall An odour impact assessment had been submitted and the council's public protection team had raised no objections from a consultation. The Cornwall Wildlife Trust has also been consulted as the site is near the Villaton Wood County Wildlife Site, with the charity making recommendations to ensure wildlife is protected during construction. The Environment Agency (EA) had no objection to the plans, which it said would ensure the farm operated with sufficient storage for slurry. "Nonetheless, the proposal must operate in accordance with the relevant regulations," the agency added. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Warning as slurry pollutes stream near beach Cows rescued from slurry pit in Cornwall Shetland pony rescued from slurry pit Cornwall Council
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Slurry lagoon plans raise smell and access concern
Concerns have been raised over plans for a slurry lagoon in Cornwall. A Cornwall Council planning committee is set to review the application from Richard Best - which is seeking permission for an earth-banked slurry lagoon at a farm site in Hatt, near Saltash. The lagoon would provide up to five months of storage and lie approximately 280m (918.6ft) to the south west of the nearest neighbouring residential property, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The plans have been objected to by Botus Fleming Parish Council, which had concerns about the smell, potential contamination of a water course and highways impact. Slurry is a mixture of water and animal manure, which is spread on the land as a natural fertiliser. A council planning report said the scheme would not result in any significant adverse impacts to the living conditions currently enjoyed by neighbours and had been earmarked for approval. In its objection, Botus Fleming Parish Council said it was not clear how the slurry would be transported to the site. The land is just off the A388, but concerns about large tankers driving down narrow rural roads locally used by walkers, horse riders and other motorists were raised by the council. It added residents currently suffered from the stench of slurry across the wider farming site. "They suffer headaches and coughs from the air pollution that is generated around their homes, their eyes sting and they have good reasons to fear the long-term consequences for their health," the council said. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall An odour impact assessment had been submitted and the council's public protection team had raised no objections from a consultation. The Cornwall Wildlife Trust has also been consulted as the site is near the Villaton Wood County Wildlife Site, with the charity making recommendations to ensure wildlife is protected during construction. The Environment Agency (EA) had no objection to the plans, which it said would ensure the farm operated with sufficient storage for slurry. "Nonetheless, the proposal must operate in accordance with the relevant regulations," the agency added. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Warning as slurry pollutes stream near beach Cows rescued from slurry pit in Cornwall Shetland pony rescued from slurry pit Cornwall Council
Hamilton Spectator
29-05-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Consulting firm outlines timeline for new water source exploration in Blacks Harbour
Englobe has presented a timeline for its work toward finding a new water source for Blacks Harbour. The company was contracted by Eastern Charlotte to start the process of looking amid ongoing water quality issues in the community that have forced several boil water orders in the past several years. In October, Eastern Charlotte Coun. Adam Hatt, who lives in Blacks Harbour, brought three containers of water to the regular meeting – one drawn from a cool purchased at a local store, one from a filtered tap, and one from an unfiltered tap. Two – the filtered and unfiltered one – showed yellow discolouration and brown sediment-filled water, the likes of which people in Blacks Harbour and Beaver Harbour have been dealing with. The water supply is owned by a private company, Connors Brothers – a fish processing and packing facility. 'Our water quality is still having issues,' Hatt said during the April regular meeting of the council. He describes being inundated with messages and calls he's taken about the water quality, and asked the council to look at a viable option to provide some financial relief for ratepayers. 'Every time a flare-up happens, somebody has washed clothes or somebody has had to spend a bunch of money to get rid of stains out of their toilet or bathtubs … just an onslaught of problems,' he said. 'I think it is only right that council looks at that. 'It's time that we do something for them.' The council unanimously support Hatt in his proposal to offer something to the ratepayers. It remains unclear what the council could. But the timeline has become a little clear following a presentation by Laura Leger. She said the municipality and Englobe are working toward securing land agreements in Zone E off Highway 176. At least one property owner has said no to possible exploration, but the company thinks further conversations could be had with each property owner. 'All the landowner agreements have been sent by mail,' she said. It would like to finalize the land agreements by the end of May. Leger added they'll look to do an environmental impact assessment (EIA) review and additional environmental studies between June and August. It will move to well drilling and pumping tests in September and December. It intends to have the final hydrogeological assessment and final EIA done between January and March 2026. 'At the end of the EIA review process, the goal is to receive approval for those wells so the town can proceed into the next phase,' she said. 'Funding approvals and hopefully a design and construction project.' Mayor John Craig, who also lives in Blacks Harbour, said every member of the council is dedicated to solving this problem for the residents and business owners in those communities. 'Everybody at this table realizes how important this is,' he said. 'What is good for Blacks Harbour is good for all of Eastern Charlotte.'
