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Daily Mirror
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Rugby player stabbed 10 times in front of girlfriend 'half an inch' from death
A rugby player was left just "half an inch" from death after he was stabbed 10 times in front of his girlfriend during a night out. Morgan Hopkins, 19, from Swansea, remains in hospital as he recovers from a 10-and-a-half hour operation after his ordeal. Morgan, who also goes by "Hoppy" with his Morriston RFC teammates, was attacked while the pair waited for a taxi in Gorseinon on Saturday. Morgan's family said he was stabbed 10 times with a surgeon commenting he was just half an inch away from having a wound deep enough that would have caused him to bleed to death. He has suffered life-changing injuries in the attack and has had part of his bowel removed and had tendons sewn back together. His mum, Victoria Owens Hopkins, said June 22 was the worst day of her life. She added: "In the early hours of Sunday morning my son and his girlfriend were sitting on a bench waiting for a lift home when Morgan was attacked with a knife. "He was stabbed 10 times. At first we thought they were superficial so we were all very relaxed. But that turned into 10.5 hours of Morgan having major surgery, where he had part of his bowel removed. He has had to have nerves and tendons sewn back in his arms." She added: "Half an inch saved his life. So in all this we consider ourselves very lucky." The family confirmed Morgan's surgeon said it would be a week to learn if the operation was successful, although Morgan has since been moved into intensive care and remains in a stable condition. South Wales Police has arrested and charged a 20-year-old man for attempted murder as well as being in possession of a bladed article, WalesOnline reported. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "An investigation is ongoing in relation to a serious assault which occurred during the early hours of the morning on Sunday June 22, 2025, at The New Lodge Social Club, Alexandra Road, Gorseinon. "The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition. Twenty-year-old Kane Evans from Gorseinon has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article." Morriston RFC has set up a fundraiser in a bid to cover any medical costs from private rehabilitation services when he is released from hospital and not feel pressure about returning to work. A spokesperson for the rugby club said: "Not only does Morgan have physical wounds from this attack, but he will suffer from psychological trauma for years to come. "The purpose of this GoFundMe page is to raise money for Morgan as he's going to be out of work for some time. "We'd also like to raise some money for Morgan to be able to have some private sessions for physical and mental rehabilitation should he wish to have this. "Our thoughts go out to Morgan and his family during this difficult time and wish him a speedy recovery. See you on the rugby pitch again soon Hoppy." The GoFundMe campaign raised more than £3,000 in less than 24 hours. To view the campaign, click here.
IOL News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Reality TV shake-up: Brynn Whitfield leaves RHONY to pursue entrepreneurial dreams
Real Housewives of New York City cast mate, Brynn Whitfield, announced her exit from the reality TV series. Image: Instagram In a surprising turn of events that has left fans of the Bravo franchise grappling with uncertainty, Brynn Whitfield, a cast member of the "Real Housewives of New York City" (RHONY), has announced her departure from the reality series. Taking to social media, Whitfield openly shared her intention to step away from the chaotic dynamics of reality television, stating, 'After a lot of thought, I have made the decision to walk away from reality TV. For now.' Whitfield's decision comes as she pivots her career towards an entrepreneurial path, focusing on a dating app she co-founded, aptly named Hoppy. 'All I want to do now is pour every ounce of energy into building Hoppy into the #1 dating app in the world,' she declared, emphasising her commitment to this new venture. Reflecting on her time in the RHONY franchise, Whitfield expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the experience. 'The Real Housewives of New York City will always be one of the most fun, chaotic, and magical chapters of my life. It was the honour of a lifetime to help reboot such an iconic franchise.' She added, 'From day one, I have believed RHONY is a fan's show - we're just temporary custodians of something that truly belongs to the viewers.' These statements resonated with many, as viewers remember her for her light-heartedness and cheeky humour during her debut season. 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 ✕ Whitfield joined RHONY in 2023 as part of a major reboot that saw the return of other notable figures such as Jenna Lyons, Sai De Silva, Ubah Hassan, Jessel Taank, and Erin Lichy. During her first season, she quickly became a 'fan-favourite,' bringing a fresh dynamic to the notoriously volatile ensemble. However, the tone of the show took a severe turn during her second season, resulting in growing tensions among the cast. Whitfield's co-stars began to perceive her actions as manipulative, leading to a profound mistrust by the season's conclusion. 'I hope I made you laugh (a lot), cry (a little), and more than anything - I hope there's a TV in heaven so that Mimi (who lived for her shows) could watch me and be proud,' she poignantly reflected, showcasing her deep connection to both her fans and her personal story. Brynn Whitfield's emotional statement announcing her exit from 'Real Housewives of New York City'. Image: Instagram
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Real Housewives Of New York City star says she is DONE with reality TV causing fans to 'break down in tears'
Brynn Whitfield is stepping away from reality TV. The Real Housewives of New York City cast member, 39, who was accused of 'weaponizing' a past sexual assault in the season 15 finale, shared the news on social media Monday. 'After a lot of thought, I've made the decision to walk away from reality TV. For now,' she wrote in a lengthy statement posted on her Instagram Stories, adding that she wanted to 'pour every ounce of energy into building Hoppy,' the dating app she co-founded. 'The Real Housewives of New York City will always be one of the most fun, chaotic, and magical chapters of my life. It was the honor of a lifetime to help reboot such an iconic franchise,' she told her fans. 'From day one, I've believed RHONY is a fan's show — we're just temporary custodians of something that truly belongs to the viewers.' 'I hope I made you laugh (a lot), cry (a little) and more than anything — I hope there's a TV in heaven so that Mimi (who LIVED for her shows) could watch me and be proud,' she continued. 'RHONY without you is maybe not something I want to watch ❤️' said a fan after the shocking announcement. 'This is ridiculous. She was the best one on the cast,' wrote another. 'This actually made me sad. I'm excited for your new journey but I don't think the cast will be the same without you,' a die-hard follower stated. 'This is sad because you were so great the first season, not so great the second season but I was hoping to see your redemption arc third season. Good luck to you!!' was another comment referring to the tempestuous season 15 reunion which aired earlier this year. This fan was devastated: 'I am breaking down in tears as I type.' Tension between Whitfield and castmate Ubah Hassan came to a head following allegations Hassan had accused Whitfield of sleeping with someone to be cast on the reality reboot. Her exit doesn't mean Whitfield is departing from her media career altogether. She will still host her podcast, Please See Below, along with publishing a book. 'Prepare to laugh, cry, and possibly poop when you read my book coming out later this year,' she warned followers, but did not say when the tome would be published. 'To-date, I've only shared a fraction of who I am, what I've been through and what I've learned. It's the most vulnerable thing I've ever written,' she explained. Whitfield is not the only cast member to step away from the show. Fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff, 44, revealed in February she was bowing out after appearing in season 15, saying she wanted to 'focus on my wildly amazing 4 kids, my supportive husband, my business of 20 years, the Female Founder Collective, my podcast and MY BOOK.' She and Whitfield did not get along well after the latter mocked her for having her designs sold at a discount at Nordstrom Rack. 'Listen, she doesn't have to like my stuff. That's fine,' Minkoff conceded in a confessional, before declaring, 'I built a $100 million company.'
Calgary Herald
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
'4th Street is alive today': Calgarians flock to 34th Lilac Festival
Article content 'I like the live music and I like bringing my rabbit out,' he said, noting milder weather for this year's festival was ideal for Hoppy. Article content 'I usually bring a spray bottle and spray her down constantly, but I didn't really have to this year,' he said. 'It's just perfect for her.' Article content Article content Among the vendors was Carrie Fehr from Leduc, Alta., owner of Good Walk Collars & Leashes. She made the 2.5-hour drive to Calgary for the event — her biggest market of the year, she said. Article content 'It's an excellent vibe,' she said. 'It's been an awesome day . . . The crowd is great. Everyone's happy and looking forward to a great, sunny day.' Article content The Meow Foundation, a longtime festival participant, marked its 25th anniversary with a fundraising booth offering handmade items for pet owners. Article content 'It's a big deal for us,' said Stephanie Sterling, board chair for the organization that helps find 'forever homes' for stray and abandoned cats. 'We'll do 30 to 40 markets every year (and) this is one of our biggest.' Article content Article content What began as a small street fair celebrating the blooming of lilacs has grown into a major city-wide event. Lilac Festival event producer Jennifer Rempel said the day now provides a significant economic boost for local businesses. Article content
Channel Post MEA
27-05-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
SAP Unveils New AI Features For Enterprise Applications
At its annual SAP Sapphire conference, SAP unveiled innovations and partnerships that put the power of Business AI in every user's hands, revolutionising the way work gets done. From a virtually omnipresent Joule assistant to an expanded network of Joule Agents that work across systems and lines of business, SAP heralds a new era that democratises access to Business AI and can drive productivity gains of up to 30%. 'SAP combines the world's most powerful suite of business applications with uniquely rich data and the latest AI innovations to create a flywheel of customer value,' said SAP CEO Christian Klein. 'With the expansion of Joule, our partnerships with leading AI pioneers, and advancements in SAP Business Data Cloud, we're delivering on the promise of Business AI as we drive digital transformations that help customers thrive in an increasingly unpredictable world.' AI that boosts productivity Joule can accompany business users throughout their day, in and out of the SAP application universe, to find data, surface real-time insights and streamline workflows. Joule's new ubiquity includes an action bar powered by WalkMe that studies user behaviour across applications, turning the assistant into an always-available, proactive AI that can anticipate users' needs before they arise — always adhering to SAP's strict ethical AI guidelines. A collaboration with Perplexity, an AI-powered answer engine company, enhances Joule's ability to draw on structured and unstructured data to solve complex business problems. Powered by Perplexity and the SAP Knowledge Graph, Joule now instantly answers questions with structured, visual answers — such as charts and graphs — grounded in real-time business data within SAP workflows. SAP also unveiled an expanded library of Joule Agents that reimagine business processes and workflows from the ground up. Fuelled by the world's most powerful real-time business data and orchestrated by Joule, these AI agents work across systems and lines of business to anticipate, adapt and act autonomously so organisations can stay agile in a rapidly changing world. Leading companies reap business AI benefits Several leading brands showcased how SAP Business AI has enhanced their operations. Global brewer Heineken has introduced an internal artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, 'Hoppy,' to enhance business processes and offer real-time data access. The AI-driven chatbot runs on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and represents a significant leap forward in Heineken's commitment to streamlining internal processes and empowering its workforce. By leveraging advanced natural language processing with data across multiple systems, Hoppy eliminates the need for time-consuming manual searches and allows business users to focus on more strategic and impactful tasks. Since Hoppy was introduced within the company's collaboration platforms, Heineken has seen the time knowledge workers need to retrieve information fall to 1 minute from 15 minutes. With SAP Business AI capabilities at Hoppy's core, Heineken also is exploring automating repetitive tasks to enhance business processes and streamline communications and decision-making. Competitive gaming organisation Team Liquid is tapping into Joule Agents for instant access to game statistics, player performance trends and strategic comparisons using natural language. Unlike traditional AI models, AI agents are designed to perceive their environment, set goals and take actions autonomously to achieve those objectives. Team Liquid runs its data analysis through its 'Next Level Esports Center' dashboard, built entirely on SAP Business Technology Platform. Team Liquid's analysts rely on the dashboard to equip coaches and players with insights about upcoming opponents, managing high-pressure situations under short turnaround times and frequent data requests between games. Instead of relying solely on technical analysts, players, coaches and marketing teams can ask the Joule copilot for player or team insights, tapping into more than 1.6 TB of data from 10 million games to find the right answer and uncover strategic advantages. This shift eliminates the need for manual data retrieval, empowering diverse users to make data-driven decisions at game speed. Data that drives smarter decisions SAP also introduced new intelligent applications in SAP Business Data Cloud, each built for a specific line of business. These applications can continuously learn, simulate outcomes and guide actions using business-critical data, detecting changes to optimise processes, anticipate needs, and collaborate with both human and artificial thinkers to drive meaningful impact. The People Intelligence application, for instance, optimises team performance by transforming people and skills data into workforce insights and AI-driven recommendations. Additionally, SAP and Palantir are partnering to facilitate joint customers' cloud migration journey and modernisation programs. Seamless connectivity between Palantir and SAP Business Data Cloud will enable customers to build a harmonised data foundation across their enterprise landscape. Together the companies will responsibly deliver essential outcomes and support customers to quickly adapt to changes and disruptions. 0 0
