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CNA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Changi Airport launches Jellycat-inspired plushies of local food like chicken rice and kopi
All these years there's been a never-ending battle over whether Singapore or Malaysia has better food. People also can't seem to come to an agreement on which country certain dishes belong to. Apparently this competition could extend to toys too. As part of SG60 celebrations, Changi Airport recently launched a new series of plushies shaped like Singaporean local delights. At the Mr Merlion Hawker Fest pop-up at Terminal 3, which is now open, you can find soft toys shaped like rainbow kueh lapis, curry puff, bak kwa, ice kachang, chicken rice, chilli crab, kopi, Magnolia milk and even popular childhood favourite, rainbow bread ice cream. The stuffies are all inspired by British toy brand Jellycat, and similarly have small dangling legs as well as two eyes paired with a cute smile. Yup, pretty much like the highly raved kaya toast and egg plushies Milo released in April this year. Just like how they do it in the official Jellycat stores around the world, the staff will also prepare the plushies like they are actual dishes before 'serving' them to you. We can already hear people squealing over how cute these toys are. Some netizens even gushed that they're willing to work for the store just because the job seems "so fun". However, there were skeptics too. "Isn't this Malaysian food?" questioned one netizen. Sorry but we think we can safely answer... No! These are Singaporean food, please. At least the chicken rice and Magnolia milk definitely are.
CNBC
6 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
$30 Labubus, $45 Stanley cups: The 5 items parents say kids are asking for the most ahead of the new school year
The "ugly" toy craze sweeping the U.S. this summer will likely make its way into classrooms come fall. Around a third of parents say their children have either already requested or will probably request a bag charm, like a Labubu doll or Jellycat, this back-to-school season, according to a survey published by Intuit Credit Karma last week. Stanley tumblers, Owalas and other trendy water bottles are still cool this school year as well, with 37% of parents saying that their kids will want one this back-to-school season. Here are the most common items parents say their kids have either already asked for or are going to ask for: Notably not on the list of requested back-to-school items: essential school supplies like pencils and notebooks. That's because over half of parents say their kids are asking for items they've seen on social media, and parents are feeling the pressure to buy these trendy products out of concern that their children will feel left out without them, the survey says. Kids' Adidas Sambas retail for around $80, iPad minis start at $499, Stanley tumblers range from $30 to $45, and Labubu dolls — if you can get your hands on one — typically sell for about $30, though resale prices are often much higher due to their scarcity. On top of that, prices for many school supply categories, like pencils and backpacks, are up 20% since before the pandemic due to inflation and tariffs, among other factors, according to a CNBC analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' producer price index. The average amount parents expect to spend this year varies by survey, but it can be as high as $858.07, according to the National Retail Federation. Credit Karma finds 38% of parents expect to spend between $501 and $1,500 on back-to-school shopping. More parents say they will be unable to afford back to school shopping this year than the year before, and 44% of parents say they plan to take on debt to cover back-to-school expenses, up from 34% last year, according to the Credit Karma survey.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Mum issues chilling warning after her ‘gorgeous' daughter, 15, died of an accidental paracetamol overdose
ALICE Clark was like any other 15-year-old girl - excited for her prom, a lover of animals, Christmas and her family. But in December 2024, after being off school sick for two days, with her mum Joanne Garcia-Dios watching over her , she died of a paracetamol overdose . Advertisement 10 Alice Clark died in December 2024. Mum Joanne Garcia-Dios and her family, from West Parley, near Bournemouth, Dorset, do not believe Alice meant to end her life Credit: Bauer 10 Alice, who was 15 years old when she died, was described as 'beautiful and smiley' Credit: Bauer When Joanne, 43, found her daughter incoherent in her bedroom, she discovered from friends that Alice had taken a fatal dose of the painkiller days before. Joanne and her family, from West Parley, near Bournmouth, Dorset, do not believe Alice meant to end her life, and are petitioning for the law to change regarding the sale of paracetamol. Here, she tells her story and makes a plea to all parents... Advertisement IT was a summer's day, but as I walked into the kitchen, it smelt like Christmas. As 'Merry Christmas Everyone' blasted from the speakers, my daughter Alice, then 11, turned to me, flour dusted on her cheeks. 'What do you think, Mum?' she said, pulling out a tray of gingerbread men. 'They're perfect, sweetheart, but it's only August!' I chuckled. 'You know Christmas is my favourite time of year,' she grinned. 'I couldn't wait!' Advertisement Alice was always making me, her stepdad Rudi and brother Jake, 17, laugh. Jake and Alice were each other's worlds. Alongside Christmas, Alice adored animals and enjoyed collecting snails and woodlice from the garden, making them her pets. Scientists discover that even really low doses of paracetamol could damage your heart She was family-orientated too, and loved spending time with my parents – who she called Nanny and Bop-Bop – and her dad, Rob. Before I knew it, my little girl had turned 15. Her GCSEs were her next big exams and after that, her prom. Alice had sent me photos of prom dresses she liked, all in her favourite shade, baby blue. Advertisement I knew she would look like a princess, with her blonde hair and model looks. At Christmas, she had a tree up in her room, decorated with Jellycat teddies. It was a December morning when I went into her bedroom, but she didn't seem herself. 'I've got a funny tummy,' she said. 'Don't worry about school today,' I told her. Advertisement I was working from home so I could keep an eye on her. She spent the day on the sofa, but later, seemed to rally. She went to her orthodontist appointment and was her normal chatty self. But the next morning, she texted me from her room. 10 Alice took two days off school, during which time she vomited and told Joanne her tummy hurt - but she was also chirpy and went to a dentist appointment Credit: Bauer 10 Snapchat and TikTok messages from Alice showed she had taken several paracetamol tablets in one go over several hours, says Joanne Credit: Bauer Advertisement 10 Joanne on her wedding day to Rudi three years ago with her bridesmaid Alice and son Jake, who gave her away Credit: Bauer 'I've been sick and my tummy hurts,' she wrote. Alice was sick a few more times that day, but she was also laughing and joking. 'I'm popping out for a bit,' I said to Alice later. 'Do you need anything?' But when she replied, she wasn't making sense and slurring her words. Advertisement What Alice's friend told me left me reeling Mothers' instinct kicked in - could it be a 'What's your brother called?' I asked. 'I don't have a brother,' she replied. I asked her what month it was, thinking she had to know with the Christmas tree right beside her. But to my shock, she was stumped. 'I'm ringing 999,' I said to Rudi. Back at hospital, doctors told us the next few days were critical. As the hours passed, we held Alice's hands and stroked her hair. Joanne Garcia-Dios Alice Clark's mum As we waited for paramedics, Alice's phone didn't stop ringing. Advertisement 'Alice is really poorly and can't talk now,' I told her friend. But what he said sent me reeling. He told me my girl had taken an overdose of paracetamol two days ago. 'No way,' I said, not believing it. But the first thing I did was tell the paramedics. How much paracetamol is dangerous? The NHS says the absolute maximum dose of paracetamol that adults can take is eight 500mg tablets in 24 hours. This is four 'doses' of one-two 500mg tablets. You should always leave at least four hours between each dose (one-two tablets). The NHS warns no matter how bad your pain is, do not risk taking more than the recommended dose. Read more on paracetamol: How many paracetamol are dangerous? Can you take Can you take Can you take Can you take How long does paracetamol take to work? 'This isn't my daughter, but I'm relaying what I've been told,' I said. Alice was so sensible, and had seemed absolutely fine. Advertisement She was rushed to hospital, where they ran tests all night. Rudi, Rob and I were beside ourselves. Alice was falling in and out of consciousness and so confused, as we stayed by her side all night. The next morning, the doctor came to see us. 'Alice has acute They believed it was caused by taking too many paracetamol tablets. Alice was given dialysis treatment, but wasn't improving. Advertisement We were told that Alice would need to be put into an induced coma and moved to a specialist hospital in London. 'It'll give her brain the best chance of survival,' the doctor said. 10 Alice told a friend she had 'done something silly', leaving her family with the belief that she had not intended to end her life Credit: Bauer 10 Joanne says Jake and Alice were 'each other's worlds' Credit: Bauer 10 Joanne says the crush of losing her daughter was 'excruciating', and she tried to piece together what happened in the days before her death Credit: Bauer Advertisement While Alice was transferred by ambulance, I picked up Jake. Back at hospital, doctors told us the next few days were critical. As the hours passed, we held Alice's hands and stroked her hair. Heartbreaking goodbyes By 10pm, we hadn't slept for so long, so we decided to go and get some rest. 'Good night, Alice,' I said, kissing her forehead, before Jake and I went to the family accommodation. Advertisement Only 10 minutes later, Rob called me. 'You need to get back now,' he said. Jake and I ran to her ward. Rudi and one of my sisters had just been driving home, but they turned back too. 'I'm so sorry, but Alice isn't responding to treatment,' the doctor said. Then suddenly she went into After 25 minutes, she came round, but moments later, they were working on her again. Advertisement Jake was too upset and waited in the family room with his auntie, my sister, while Rob and my husband tried to shield me from what was happening. But despite trying for another half an hour, they couldn't save Alice. I let out a cry of pain as Rudi held me. I'd never believed she wouldn't make it, never thought I'd need to say 'I love you'. The loss was excruciating. Advertisement We were allowed some time with Alice, and Jake helped the nurse take Alice's hand and footprints. Searching for answers The next days sped by in a blur of grief and confusion. I just couldn't understand why Alice had taken the pills and how she'd deteriorated so quickly. The police took her phone to glean clues from her messages. In time, we held Alice's funeral, where everyone wore a splash of baby blue. Advertisement Car-loving Alice would have been thrilled to be escorted to her prom in a supercar, but she'd never get that chance, so my son-in-law contacted three supercar owners to accompany her on her final journey. As her coffin was carried out of the car, the drivers of the cars, including a Lamborghini and Ferrari, revved their engines. My eulogy, which was read out by the priest, talked of her love for her family, Jellycats, cars and loud music. 'Alice left this world far too soon, leaving behind so many people who absolutely adored her,' he said. 'She leaves a huge emptiness in the hearts of everyone who loved her.' After police returned Alice's phone and I'd spoken to her friends, I pieced together, as best as I could, what had happened before she died. Advertisement My beautiful, smiley Alice never appeared to be in a dark place and her struggles with mental health escalated so quickly, it came as a horrendous shock to us all. Joanne Snapchat and TikTok messages from Alice showed she had taken several paracetamol tablets in one go over several hours. She'd received harassing, then nasty messages from school pupils and also had the stress of looming exams. Although she'd told several of her peers she had taken the pills, none of them had told an adult. I learnt that if caught early, doctors could have pumped her stomach and even 24 hours later, they could have given her medicine that reversed the effects. If only someone had said something, I thought, desperately. Advertisement We don't believe Alice realised the severity of what she'd done, or that taking that many paracetamol could kill her. We believe that Alice thought that by being sick she was getting them out of her system. 'I've done something silly' By the time any of us, including her, realised something serious was wrong, she wasn't talking properly or making any sense. Even in those conscious moments, she still didn't tell us what she'd done. She told one of her boy friends, "I've done something silly" - we don't believe she meant to end her life. Advertisement As time went on, I did more research and was shocked. People saw paracetamol as harmless and readily available, but thousands were admitted to hospital with overdoses every year. I wanted everyone to know the dangers, that medicines should be locked away, even if parents thought they had sensible children. I've started a petition to call for the medication to be taken from supermarket shelves and placed behind the counter at a pharmacy, where it can be dispensed by a pharmacist. I also want to raise awareness of the Advertisement My beautiful, smiley Alice never appeared to be in a dark place and her struggles with mental health escalated so quickly, it came as a horrendous shock to us all. My life's purpose now is to raise awareness of her death and prevent this from happening to anyone else. In the name of my gorgeous girl, I'm determined to save others. 10 Alice, in the paddling pool as a child, loved Christmas, animals and Jellycats Credit: Bauer Advertisement 10 Joanne is petitioning for paracetamol to be taken off supermarket shelves and placed behind the counter at a pharmacy Credit: Bauer
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Primark shoppers say 'forget Labubu' after spotting 'cute' new £4 item
The viral Labubu dolls might have a new competitor, as Primark has released a popular alternative Primark shoppers "need" a new £4 item that could rival Labubus. The viral dolls are everywhere this summer, as shoppers race to buy the must-have toys, which are often used as bag charms. However, some fans are saying "forget Labubus", as they prefer Primark's offering. The retailer has introduced a "cute" £4 teddy bear bag charm. The popular accessory was showcased in a viral video shared by TikTok user @kadymcwilliam2. She highlighted the teddy bear charm after spotting it during a visit to Primark's Glasgow Argyle St store. Kady wrote: "New bear bag charm in primark!" Her video has since received over 110,000 views and more than 10,000 likes. Viewers loved what they saw and rushed to the comment section under the video to share their excitement. One fan of the look said: "Forget a labubu this is what I want." Someone replied: "I agree 100%" and a Primark fan added: "Real." Another comment read: "This is my version of labubu." Less impressed, a different shopper thought their Labubu was "better", but lots of viewers loved the "cute" design. Someone replied: "I so need one." A keen shopper echoed: "I need that bear." A different response said: "So cute," while a social media user commented: "Omgggg." More praise came from a fan who said: "Wait it's so cute," and their friend replied: "You know I love a good bag charm." It looks like the bag charm is not currently available on Primark's website, so shoppers are advised to check their local store. However, the retailer does offer a selection of bag charms on its website, including a £5 Beaded Avocado Charm, a £5 Disney's Stitch Bag Charm, a £4 Rita Ora Heart Bag Charm, and a £4 Pom Pom Pearl Bag Charm. Other options include a £3.50 Furby Glitter Bag Tag, a £2.50 Hello Kitty Bag Charm, a £2.50 Hello Kitty Furry Bag Charm. Meanwhile, Primark Home offers a bear-themed range which could be ideal for shoppers looking for similar decor. The range includes bedding, kitchenware, and clothing. For example, there's a £10 Teddy Bear Square Cushion, a £6 Tufted Bear Storage Basket, a £3.50 Ceramic Bear Shaped Mug, a £4.50 Coquette Teddy Bear Throw, and a £3 Bear Card Holder Alternatively, for those who are set on a teddy bear bag charm, it could be worth browsing options from different retailers. H&M offers a £9.99 fluffy bag charm, and one of the options is a light brown teddy bear. The product description says: "Bag charm with a padded soft toy in fluffy fabric featuring a carabiner hook for easy attachment to your bag." Elsewhere, Jellycat offers a £23 Bartholomew Bear Bag Charm. The product description says: "Some of the best things in life come in small packages – and this travel-sized teddy accessory, inspired by the most popular Jellycat of them all, is no exception!"
Buzz Feed
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
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