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Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Hypebeast
Craft and Houdini Sportswear Unveil Limited-Edition Kype Pro Collaboration
Name:Craft x Houdini Kype Pro Limited EditionColorway:TBCSKU:TBCMSRP:TBCRelease Date:May 29Where to Buy:Craft,Houdini In anticipation of the Stockholm Marathon 2025,CraftandHoudini Sportswearhave partnered to release a nature-inspired version of the Kype Pro race limited edition faithfully retains the lightweight and durable build of Craft's top-tier race shoe. Dressed in a light sand hue from the upper to the sole, the palette draws inspiration from colors found in the natural world. Made with 50% recycled polyester, the open AeroMesh weave upper is not just light but also provides exceptional breathability and comfort for runners. The collaborators' respective brand logo adorns the sides of the sneaker, echoing its tonal build with a matching hue. Adding a touch of color accent, the limited-edition Kype Pro is further accentuated with olive-yellow details on the heel tab, tongue and fitted with an Xx Foam with Pebax™ midsole, which features nitrogen-infused cushioning, adding for a light, durable, and highly responsive ride. This is paired with an Arris carbon fiber plate, ensuring lightweight strength, tuned stiffness and enhanced propulsion, keeping runners stable and fast at high speeds. Its unique split heel construction allows for independent suspension, delivering smooth deceleration and stable energy transfer. The Craft x Houdini Kype Pro Limited Edition will be available exclusively at Houdini brand stores in Stockholm and online via Crafts' webstore.
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Found Dua Lipa's Exact Poolside Swimsuit and It Comes in So Many Patterns
When Dua Lipa isn't busy touring the world as an international pop star or attending the Met Gala as one-half of the world's hottest couple, she occasionally finds time for "a lil pauseeeee." On Tuesday, the "Houdini" songstress shared a recap of her low-key Memorial Day Weekend on Instagram with a carousel of beachside photos with her fam. And while fans were convinced her all-white Jacquemus gown signaled something more serious (like, ahem, a wedding), I was far too focused on Lipa's With Jéan bikini to even notice. After the brand claimed credit in a sweet comment on social media—"❤️❤️❤️ Cutest girl in the cutest bikini x," they wrote—I ran to the site to find the exact style in question. I scrolled (with bated breath!) entirely convinced Lipa's bikini would already be sold out and wiped from the internet, only to find the exact version available in every single size. It was an MDW miracle! Even better, the entire set is under $150. The brown polka dot Juni Bikini, which Lipa paired with a casual pony and oversized red-framed glasses, has a classic triangle-shaped top and cheeky-cut bottoms with eyelet lace-up detailing that gives the swimwear a bit of edge. The fully-lined top has an adjustable halter neck and removable padding, while the bottoms include tie sides so you can customize the fit perfectly to your frame. The fabric's crafted from a 90% nylon and 10% spandex combo that's lightweight yet durable and has just the right amount of give. It's also not the only pattern avail on With Jéan's site. While the black and white polka dot combo already sold out, shoppers can snag the Juni style in plenty more—red gingham, leopard print, blue and white stripe, and more (the list goes on!) in sizes XXS to XL. Dua is def more than just a fan of the brand's one bikini. The Australian clothing label is a fav of hers. In fact, she was spotted in a With Jéan Gabriella Dress just last week and wore the viral red halter—you know, the one celebs were practically making a personality trait— last summer. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to toss out my entire wardrobe and head straight to With Jéan while channeling "What would Dua wear." Megan Schaltegger is an NYC-based writer. She loves strong coffee, eating her way through the Manhattan food scene, and her dog, Murray. She promises not to talk about herself in third person IRL.
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- TimesLIVE
How Nkandla's alleged rape 'Houdini' was caught by traditional healer
This week the rural village of Hlosane in Nkandla in northern KwaZulu-Natal and social media were gripped by a serial rape suspect who, like a modern-day Houdini, escaped police custody — only to be dramatically rearrested through a citizens' effort. The suspect, accused of raping six teenage pupils, had terrorised high school girls renting rooms near Bizimali High School. His most recent escape from custody — after feigning a seizure at Mariannhill police station spread fear through the community, forcing some students to abandon their dormitories and disrupting classes at the school. At the centre of his capture was 33-year-old traditional healer Mnotho Xaba, who had unknowingly assisted the suspect weeks earlier. Xaba is a popular traditional healer whose services are sought locally and nationally. During an interview at the Dalton Hostel on Saturday he said he specialises in healing people, giving charms to those seeking love or money and those who want to strengthen themselves against their enemies. 'When I saw his picture trending on social media as an escaped serial rape suspect, I told people at the hostel, including his homeboys from Nkandla, that I knew him,' Xaba said. The suspect had approached the healer saying he was seeking protection and strength after an altercation with the mother of his child and feared her brothers would attack him. Xaba said he didn't know the suspect was wanted for the sexual attacks and had only paid him R1,000 of his [Xaba's] R5,000 fee. On Thursday morning, while driving his child to school, Xaba received word a man in a big coat was looking for him. 'I couldn't believe my eyes — it was the same man. I kept him waiting while I alerted others, including people from Nkandla. We conducted a citizen's arrest and called the police, who arrived and took him into custody.' The suspect's alleged reign of terror had prompted swift action from the Nkandla Taxi Owners Association, who formed a team and travelled more than 230km to his hideout in eTshelimnyama, Marianhill. 'We couldn't ignore the cries of the Bizimali high school pupils. But we were devastated when, after leaving him with the police, he lulled them to sleep and escaped. If not for the traditional healer, he would still be at large,' one taxi operator said.
Bloomberg
23-05-2025
- Health
- Bloomberg
I'm Glad I Got Appendicitis in the UK (Not the US)
Since I was a child, I've been terrified of appendicitis. There was no horseplay with my cousins and siblings after a meal. I suspect that myth was helpful to parents who wanted their children well-behaved in spite of post-dessert sugar highs. Still, everyone is born with an appendix and so we are all at risk one way or another. There are enough horror stories to make us wary. Most famously: Harry Houdini, the legendary magician and escape artist, who couldn't escape from a belatedly attended, ruptured appendix. (Apropos the jumping-about thesis, Houdini was punched in the stomach by an overexcited fan, but he was already experiencing belly pain a day before that.) He died of peritonitis — the bacterial infection of the abdominal cavity caused by pus from the burst appendix — on Halloween 1926, the 11th day after he'd noticed symptoms and about a week after surgery. All that said, appendicitis — and the appendectomies performed to rid people of the acute infections — is routinely dealt withnowadays, with some 280,000 cases in the US and about 50,000 in the UK every year. The procedures are mostly done laparoscopically with three small incisions that allow a small, lighted camera to guide surgeons toward the inflamed organ to remove it. There are few complications, though soreness and tenderness can last for a few weeks after. It is, despite the small incisions, major surgery. Most cases involve people 30 or younger, perhaps — as some studies surmise — because hormonal activity may lead to the blockage of the appendix's opening to the large intestine, the condition that leads to the inflammation of the finger-like, 2- to 4-inch-long tendril-like pouch. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal underwent an appendectomy in 2015 when he was 28; he went on to win seven more grand-slam titles.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
UK's most played music artists of 2024 revealed as surprise star tops list for airplay on radio, TV and in public
Seven of the top ten acts are British AIRED TO THE THRONE UK's most played music artists of 2024 revealed as surprise star tops list for airplay on radio, TV and in public DUA Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year, beating Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran. The 29-year-old's songs received more play on radio, TV and in public places than any other act in 2024. Advertisement 10 Dua Lipa was the most played artist in the UK last year Credit: Getty 10 Taylor Swift, 35, was second on the list Credit: Getty 10 Into You singer Ariana Grande finished seventh Credit: Getty It is the second time she has topped the list, compiled by music licensing company Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL), having also been the most played in 2020. The Training Season singer has consistently stayed in the top three since then. Taylor, 35, was second on the list, while Ed, 34, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist. DJ David Guetta was fourth, Coldplay fifth, Calvin Harris sixth and Ariana Grande seventh. Advertisement Seven of the top ten acts are British, with Elton John, Becky Hill and Harry Styles rounding out the list. 10 Becky Hill was another British artist on the list, coming in at 9th Credit: Alamy 10 Former One Direction singer Harry Styles was 10th on the list Credit: Getty 10 Ed Sheeran, who had spent the last three years at number one, was the third most played artist Credit: Getty Advertisement Dua, whose single Houdini was her most played track last year, said: 'It's a real honour to be named the most played artist in the UK for the second time. '2024 was an incredible year and I'm so grateful to everyone who has supported my music on the radio, TV and in venues around the country.' Meanwhile, Stick Season by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, which spent seven weeks at the top of the charts last year, was named the most played track of 2024. Lose Control by Teddy Swims and Beautiful Things by Benson Boone were second and third most played tracks. Advertisement From cheeky topless snaps to Dua Lipa's beach break & luxury £3,600 a NIGHT villas - inside globe-trotting stars' super glam Easter getaways 10 Coldplay, with frontman Chris Martin pictured here, came fifth Credit: Getty 10 Sir Elton John, who finished eighth, was one of seven British acts in the top 10 Credit: PA 10 Scottish DJ Calvin Harris came in at sixth Credit: Getty 10 DJ David Guetta was fourth on the list Credit: Getty
