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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jac Caglianone is a legit power threat worth adding in fantasy baseball
'By the power of Greyskull, I have the power! — Prince Adam before becoming He-Man Imagine having the ability to raise a sword (or a pen or baseball bat, since we shouldn't assume we all have swords laying around), say a few magic words and become the most powerful man in the universe. You could then transform your cowardly pet into a ferocious beast to help you battle the evil forces of Skeletor … or, you know, give your fantasy squad a boost in power.
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Thug who put woman through horror ordeal jailed
David McFadyen is now behind bars for the campaign of abuse which ran for almost a decade. The woman was left fearing for her life at the violent hands of the 47 year-old engineer, who also tried to rape her. READ NEXT: Main player in mugging attack on Glasgow chef in NCP car park never identified READ NEXT: Police yell at sex attacker caught raping woman on Glasgow street She went on to take photos of the injuries he inflicted which helped bring McFadyen to justice. He was found guilty following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow. A judge has warned him to expect a lengthy jail-term when he returns to the dock next month. The ordeal spanned between 2014 and 2023 at different locations including Glasgow's East End and Lanarkshire. McFadyen first struck after they had been at a gig together. The traumatised woman went on to regularly become a victim of his temper. This included once ordering her to put her head on a stair so he could "smash" it with a plank of wood. After one incident, he was said to have callously remarked: "Look at the state of you. You look like you have done nine rounds with Rocky Balboa." Burly McFadyen was described as "being in a different boxing division" to the size of the woman. The jury was show graphic photos of some of the injuries she suffered. She explained she took them "in case she was not here any more" to then help snare her attacker. She told the court: "I did not want anything to happen to me and not be around for my kids. I was scared that might happen." In his closing speech to jurors, prosecutor Alan Parfery said repeated demands for sex were "a defining feature" of the abuse. This ended up in McFadyen carrying out the violent sex attack in early 2023. McFadyen, of Bellshill, Lanarkshire, gave evidence in the trial. He refuted the allegations. He denied once angrily "toppling" the woman out of bed claiming he "was not He-Man". Mr Parfery put to McFadyen that texts he sent the woman appeared to be "confessions" to what he had done. This included him stating he had "anger issues" and apologising that the victim "got the brunt of it again". There was also a text of him remarking how he was "mega wrong" in how he behaved. He denied this was him admitting to the abuse although accepted being annoyed what he thought were "private messages" were being revealed during the trial. McFadyen became angry at time during his evidence also making sarcastic remarks about the prosecutor. Asked about the injury photos, he stated: "I cannot explain what is inside her brain. I never done it." It was put to McFadyen that he was not telling the truth in his evidence. But, he replied: "I can tell when I lie because my nose gets bigger." In his speech Mr Parfery also said CCTV footage of McFadyen being aggressive to the woman was "a glimpse into the terrifying world" she had to endure with him. He stated by the woman bravely revealing how she had suffered she had "broken the doctrine of silence imposed on her". The prosecutor added at one stage: "In the witness box, David McFadyen has tried to rewrite history." McFadyen was convicted of five charges including attempted rape and repeated physical assaults. Judge Tom Hughes told him: "The courts are given clear directions that a message has to be sent out that this conduct will never be tolerated. "I will tell you now that you will be receiving a lengthy custodial sentence." McFadyen had been on bail, but was remanded in custody.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
10 Things Kids Took To School In The '80s That Would Be Banned Today
The 1980s were a different universe when it came to childhood freedom—and school was no exception. Kids rolled into classrooms with items that would spark an emergency PTA meeting today. There were zero safety disclaimers, minimal adult supervision, and a collective belief that "they'll figure it out." It wasn't just a vibe—it was chaos wrapped in denim and Fruit Roll-Ups. From pocket knives to full-on pyrotechnics, '80s kids carried contraband with casual confidence. Here's a roundup of school staples from that decade that would never make it past a modern-day front office. It wasn't uncommon for boys—especially in rural areas—to bring pocket knives to school like it was just another pencil case item according to the Independent Mail. They were used for whittling during recess, showing off during lunch, or cutting apples like tiny survivalists in tube socks according to this article in Independent . No one called home, no one called the cops. Today, a pocket knife would trigger lockdown protocol, a suspension, and possibly a therapist referral. But back then, it was almost a rite of passage. Just a kid, his backpack, and a blade—what could go wrong? Yes, we were literally encouraged to 'smoke' during recess—just with chalky sugar sticks pretending to be Marlboros. Kids would lean against the brick wall, fake-inhale, and flick the invisible ash like tiny executives in recess blazers. It was bizarre and completely normalized. Today, candy cigarettes are basically extinct—or at the very least, not welcome anywhere near a child's lunchbox. Teaching kids how to fake-smoke while their lungs are still developing? Definitely a hard no in 2025. Armed with rubber bands, sticks, and zero adult oversight, kids proudly carried DIY slingshots to school like they were prepping for woodland warfare according to WebMD. They'd launch pebbles across the playground with terrifying precision—and no one questioned it unless someone got hit. It was fun until someone needed a Band-Aid. Today, a slingshot would be treated like a weapon, complete with disciplinary forms and a call to district HQ. But in the '80s? It was just another "creative project" that happened to double as a projectile launcher. Kids would lug these giant sound machines around like cultural badges of honor. Hallways, buses, even classrooms were soundtracked with mixtapes and cassette singles, whether people liked it or not. Volume control? Not a thing. The 80s were all about freedom according to The Cut. Today's schools have strict rules around phones, AirPods, and sound disruption. Show up with a boom box now and you'd be met with confusion, a noise complaint, and maybe a TikTok. Back then, it was just how you made an entrance. Those iconic tin lunchboxes—decorated with Star Wars or He-Man—weren't just for PB&Js. They were armor, weapon, and status symbol all in one. If you swung it the wrong way, someone was getting a black eye. Today, lunch gear is soft, bendable, and designed to avoid lawsuits. But in the '80s, kids walked around with miniature steel briefcases filled with snacks and the power to concuss. They were stylish—and slightly dangerous. Around Halloween or the Fourth of July, firecrackers somehow made their way into backpacks like contraband confetti. Kids lit them in bathrooms, under bleachers, or (in legendary cases) during class changes. The teachers were either oblivious or just numb to it. Now? One firecracker on campus is a police matter. But back then, it was part of the festive chaos. Childhood was a little louder—and a lot more combustible. Forget juice boxes. Kids strolled into lunchrooms with full-on glass bottles of Coca-Cola or RC Cola, fresh from the corner store. Finish your drink, chuck it in the trash—or drop it and create a lunchtime safety hazard. Today, schools are practically allergic to breakable materials. And with good reason—glass and kids don't mix well. But in the '80s, it was hydration with a side of risk. Every kid had a notebook full of M.A.S.H. games—predicting your future spouse, job, number of kids, and car. It was light-hearted, hilarious… and occasionally brutal. 'You're going to live in a shack, marry your worst enemy, and drive a garbage truck.' Cool cool cool. It wasn't technically banned, but it would never fly today in a classroom hyper-aware of bullying, labeling, and social anxiety. Back then, emotional warfare was just another form of recess entertainment. Mental health? Never heard of her. Kids collected them, traded them, and obsessed over the weirdest scents—gasoline, skunk, burnt rubber. The thrill was in how gross you could get. No one questioned what was actually in the stickers. Today's classrooms are fragrance-free zones for a reason. But back then, inhaling synthetic 'dirt' scents was peak sensory fun. Parents bought them. Teachers handed them out. No one read the ingredient list. Found a deer skull in the woods? Perfect for your Monday morning presentation. Kids brought in bones, bugs, and once in a while—a full taxidermied something—because show-and-tell was basically chaos in a sweater vest. Modern schools would shut that down before the femur hit the floor. But in the '80s, it was just another example of experiential learning. Science class was hands-on, unsupervised, and a little bit haunted.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actor who have 6 blockbusters, 7 superhits, still holds the record for most flops, worked in B grade films, his name is…
There are many heroes in Bollywood who have worked in not one or two but many superhit films. One of them is superstar Dharmendra, who has worked in 6 blockbusters, 7 superhits, 36 hit films. But do you know that despite achieving so much success, the He-Man of Bollywood has the record for the most flop films. For those who don't know, Dharmendra made his acting debut in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. After this, he appeared in many films and became the most handsome star. Dharmendra was a part of 50 superhit films, due to which he is called the superstar of Hindi cinema. After working in more than 200 films, he gave 93 hits. But do you know that he also worked in B-grade films due to need? Dharmendra's first hit was Anpadh in 1962, which was released two years after his debut. He remained as a lead hero till 2011. But Dharmendra also did side roles. However, there was a time when superstar Dharmendra's image was affected because he worked in B-grade films like Paapi Devta, Juaari, Mahashakti Shaali, Hum Sab Chor Hain, Dharm Karma, and Pyar Ka Karz. According to Koimoi's report, Dharmendra holds two big records, one of giving the most hits and the other of giving the most flops. Although many reports say that Mithun Chakraborty holds the record for giving the most flops (180). But the number of Dharmendra's films that were classified as flops is also quite high. According to IMDb, in the list of his solo films, 44 out of 85 films were considered flops; that is, a total of 180 films have been flops from 1960 to 2013.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
6 blockbusters, 7 superhits, 36 hits, yet this superstar holds the record for flop films, was a hero in B-grade films, not Mithun Chakraborty, he is….
There have been many heroes in Bollywood who have given hit after hit. Dharmendra is also a superstar who had a superhit career. If we talk about his big films and do a rough calculation, he gave 6 blockbusters, 7 superhits, and 36 hit films. In this way, he is called the He-Man of Bollywood. So let's decode Dharmendra's career today. The first film of Dharmendra's career was Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. Which was released in 1960. After this film, he appeared in many films and became famous as the most handsome star of the industry. He has given more than 50 superhit films in his career. In this way, he is also called the biggest superstar of Indian cinema. Dharmendra's career has always been shining. Sometimes he was surrounded by writers and sometimes by directors and producers. But there was a time when he did B-grade films out of necessity. Dharmendra, who has worked in more than 200 movies, has had more than 93 hits. Dharmendra's first hit was Anpadh in 1962, two years after his debut. After this, his journey as a lead continued till 2011, and he also gave a hit film like Chamla Pagla Deewana. Dharmendra is still working. In the year 2023, he was also seen in the hit film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, but now he is seen in supporting roles. Dharmendra managed to maintain a record of being on top for 25 years because of his top films. It is said that there used to be a line outside Dharmendra's house to sign him. Directors were ready to sign him at whatever price he asked for. Not only this, but Dharmendra has given the highest-grossing films of the year many times. Phool Aur Patthar, Aankhen, Hukumat, Sholay, Sita Aur Geeta…these 5 films have been the 5 highest-grossing films of the year in his career. That is why Dharmendra is the actor who was paid more than Amitabh Bachchan for Sholay. Dharmendra has played a long innings in Bollywood. But he also tarnished his career by working in B-grade films like Paapi Devta, Juaari, Mahashakti Shaali, Hum Sab Chor Hain, Dharm Karma, and Pyar Ka Karz did a lot of damage to his image. According to Koimoi, Dharmendra has two big records to his name: 1. A Superstar who gave the most number of hit films. 2. A superstar who gave the most number of flop films. However, in most reports, the record of giving the most number of flop films (180) is said to be in the name of Mithun Chakraborty. Actually, Dharmendra has given more hit films in his career. This account is of the important films. Despite this, he is the only superstar in the history of Bollywood who has given more than 50 hit films.
