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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
The future of Edinburgh? Our series asks the big questions
Frequently when we think of Edinburgh, we think about its past. But at the Herald, for our latest series, we have chosen to look towards its future - for how it rises to the challenge of a growing population in a world in which tourism, climate, energy supply, how we shop, spend our leisure time, build our homes, are all changing, is crucial. Read more: In a love letter to "work of art" of a city, on this first day of the series, author Alexander McCall Smith, lists its special landscape qualities and architectural wonders, but also notes, 'Edinburgh risks being hollowed out by tourist-focused developments and by the mushrooming of student accommodation.' 'A concomitant of these trends,' he writes, 'is the destruction of its character as a real city, and its replacement as a Disneyfied conglomeration of bars, German markets, and big wheels. A tartan nightmare, shallow and garish, is just round the corner unless the sheer volume of tourist traffic is tamed.' The series also kicks off with a deep dive into how and whether Princes Street, once a jewel in Edinburgh's crown, and former buzzing shopping street, can be effectively reinvented. Lead writer on the series, The Herald's Edinburgh correspondent, Donald Turvill, in 'How Princes Street lost its crown — and might win it back', tells the story of how the street is being revitalised after being hollowed-out by a 'perfect storm' of loss, as department stores, from Jenners to Debenhams, dropped away, with an accompanying interactive map. Edinburgh's Princes Street (Image: Colin Mearns) Does it risk, as former chair of the Cockburn Association, Cliff Hague, has put it, 'transforming into a corridor of mid-market hotels, global fast-food chains, and uninspired retail, with diminished upper-floor activity'? Or is the future as Roddy Smith, chief executive of Essential Edinburgh, describes, very much about 'mixed use hospitality, hotels' bringing life back into the street? Donald looks at the big ideas that look set to shape the street over the years to come - from the draft strategy for the area to leading architect Richard Murphy's response . 'You can't tinker,' says Murphy, 'it has to be rethought completely. The trouble is with Edinburgh, people hate that approach. They just get so frightened about everything." But Edinburgh is about more than its city centre and attractions, and Donald also today looks at what the City of Edinburgh Council is doing to make sure that in a city that is set to grow by over 60,000 residents over the next 20 years makes sure no one is left behind. READ MORE: 'We've got a growing city, we've got a successful city and we've also got a city that faces a huge number of challenges,' says council leader Jayne Meagher. 'If we are going to continue to grow as a city, for obvious reasons we need to make sure that we can provide enough places for people to live. It's as simple as that.' Another jewel in Edinburgh's crown has been its vibrant arts festivals, which draw 4 million visitors to the city each year and are considered to be worth £500 million to its economy and over the coming days arts correspondent, Brian Ferguson, looks at the financial health of the world's biggest festivals - and the vital signs are. Francesca Hegyi, chief executive of Edinburgh International Festival (Image: Gordon Terris/Herald & Times) Francesca Hegyi, chief executive of Edinburgh International Festival, reveals to Brian that there is a multi-million pound gap in its spending plans. And, in an exclusive interview, the new head of Festivals Edinburgh, Lori Anderson, warns the festivals are at risk of 'stagnation' unless they can attract new investment. Brian also talks to Tony Lankester, chief executive of the Fringe Society, who reveals how the financial model behind the event is on the brink of 'collapse' due to the impact of soaring costs in recent years. READ MORE: This growing city, brimming with visitors, and congested with cars, also needs to move people around and we will also be looking at how its transport system can adapt to enable residents and visitors to move around – from cycle paths to buses and bikeshare schemes. Trams are at the heart of many of the plans for low emissions travel, and with a new line, from North to South, soon to go under consultation. The city still bears some of the emotional scars of the first (over-budget and over-deadline) tram build, and, as today's articles by Vicky Allan show, a backlash is already brewing against a proposed version of the new route. READ MORE: How can Edinburgh give space to cyclists, motorists, bus and tram passengers, without creating conflict, and whilst keeping people safe and healthy? But these articles are just the start. Our Edinburgh series will offer so much more than this, with stories about what it's like as a first-time buyer in the Edinburgh housing market; how the Leith Docks film studios are doing five years on from their creation; what impact the new visitor levy is likely to have on the city; the Michelin star reinvention of Leith; how Edinburgh's new culture quarter is shaping up on its waterfront; the radical proposal to relocate Edinburgh's modern art gallery; if a proposal for pedestrianisation of George Street can be saved; whether the 4.5 day school week is working for Edinburgh children and parents. The series also includes stellar writing – whether it's from Scottish Press Awards features writer of the year, Kevin McKenna, literary phenomenon Michael Pedersen or much-loved Scotland Street author Alexander McCall-Smith. "Edinburgh," said visual arts promoter Richard Demarco, "belongs to the world". But really it belongs to the people who live there, and its future is being written in their imagination right now. At The Herald, we want to be part of sharing that story. Join us for the full series, and more, by subscribing to the Herald today.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Mapped: The changing face of Princes Street
With vacancies at their lowest rate in many years and several major redevelopments underway, including work to turn the former Jenners, Debenhams and Forsyth's department stores into hotels with retail on ground floors, the street is poised to take on a new identity — one increasingly shaped by hospitality and leisure. More stories from our series on The Future of Edinburgh: According to business improvement district group Essential Edinburgh, recent investment figures have totalled around £1.7 billion, including £150 million Johnnie Walker Experience in the former Frasers at the west end of Princes Street and the £48m Jenners revamp. Meanwhile plans to change long-abandoned offices and storage space in the upper floors of buildings into visitor accommodation have been approved by the council, while a relaxation of planning policies around retail uses in 2020 means more coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets are moving into Princes Street. To show what's happening at this critical juncture for Princes Street - and what's coming next - we've built an interactive map as part of our series exploring the Future of Edinburgh. This lets you explore key sites along the street, including current vacancies, ongoing redevelopments, and new occupants already open or preparing to launch. Read more:
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
INSIDE the Biebers' Marriage MELTDOWN: Hailey's Bold Move Sparks Breakup Frenzy as Justin Unravels
/ May 26, 2025, 04:15PM IST Is Hailey Bieber quietly closing the chapter on her marriage with Justin? After stepping out solo in LA with the Jenners, Hailey's glowing presence and Justin's increasingly erratic behavior have sparked fresh breakup buzz. From his shirtless stunts to that deleted apology and her Vogue-worthy appearance without a wedding ring — fans are connecting the dots. Is this the beginning of the end for the Biebers? Watch now to get the full scoop.
The National
23-04-2025
- Health
- The National
10X Health is coming to the UAE: Expect genetic testing kits and personalised IV drips
What does Dana White have in common with Kendall and Kylie Jenner? Turns out, the chief executive of the UFC and the Kardashian/Jenner clan – among dozens of other American A-listers – rely on the same precision wellness company for their health hacks. And now the 10X Health System will be coming to the UAE, co-founder Brandon Dawson tells The National. In collaboration with the UK's Revive Health, 10X will bring its patented genetic testing kits, precision supplements and IV drips, as well as its Superhuman Protocol programme first to Abu Dhabi, followed by a rollout across the UAE by early next year. While the drips and supplements are tailored to individuals based on comprehensive blood and DNA tests, the three-step Superhuman Protocol entails exposure to low-frequency electromagnetic waves, oxygen therapy and red light therapy. The session averages about 30 minutes, and can be done either in a clinic or at home if you invest in the kit (a la the Jenners). The end game of the Revive 10X Health products and programmes is simple: 'To maximise human optimisation," says Dawson. Red light panels and hyperbaric chambers for oxygen therapy are by no means a new concept in the UAE, as they are available in various clinics and as at-home solutions. Nor are gene tests, customised supplements or NAD+ IV drips meant to boost cellular function. And while these sound great in theory, the science to support the various treatments is still slim, with few clinical trials and relatively small sample groups. However, Dawson says this is the unique selling point of 10X Health, which has gone a step further and invested in 'human mapping'. 'What gives us a competitive advantage is that, alongside Revive's Sarah Lomas, we have conducted in-depth, triple-peer-reviewed life science research for the last 10 years. This makes us the only organisation certified to administer IVs in 46 countries, because we've mapped the genetic disposition of the population in those countries,' Dawson explains. Human optimisation is a subject he's visibly passionate about. 'Those involved with healthcare know it is still almost 100 per cent reactive, not proactive. But the reactive global healthcare system follows a science that's been built for the averages based on manipulated data – and so it can be inefficient and ineffective for many,' adds Dawson. Among the three types of wellness – critical care, intervention and preventative longevity – he wanted to build something in preventative longevity. "A system that tells an individual what you should or shouldn't eat, how you should or shouldn't train, what you should or shouldn't use for skincare – so everything from aesthetics all the way through optimal performance," he says. 'When you combine lifestyle choices with replenishing what your body needs in order to be the best version of itself, when you take ownership of who you are at the genetic level and put things in your body that replenishes its natural nutrients, it is that proactive approach that will add to the health, wellness and longevity of the human race. And that's what my mission is.' After being voted 'least likely to succeed' in high school because he had the lowest GPA, Dawson skipped university and instead got a sales job at a hearing aids company at 19. He started his first company at 25 and became one of the youngest entrepreneurs to ring the New York Stock Exchange bell at 29. The move into precision wellness came from Dawson's experience and output in the hearing care space. 'When I founded Audigy, we used precision technology to adapt individual lifestyles to hearing technologies. This allowed people to hear when, where and how they wanted, versus people just buying generic hearing aids and then dealing with not hearing very well.' Its precision care solutions differentiated the company's positioning in the marketplace, and it was acquired by Danish hearing aid manufacturing company ReSound, which then expanded it worldwide. Dawson eventually teamed up with American billionaire Grant Cardone, initially in jobs across sales, marketing and real estate. 'However, when we sat down and did a strategic roadmap, we realised we wanted a business that could touch billions of human beings. Given I was coming out of healthcare, even though precision hearing is a niche market, I knew one effective way to touch that many people would be to offer a healthcare solution that every individual could participate in.' The future, according to Dawson, is personalisation to an almost utopian level. 'Usually, by the time you have a visible medical problem and go to the hospital, some serious damage has already occurred," he says. "Now envision a world where you are connected to a digital command and control centre that is able to monitor and report whether you're having issues in real-time or whether the body and blood are optimised. It's this aspect of our R&D that I am most excited about.' Dawson notes this is also what brings him to the UAE, which he calls a beautiful place with remarkable people. He says he even feels a special draw to Abu Dhabi. "Sitting with the royal family here over the past few months, I realised they're demonstrating the desire to focus on being healthcare leaders, who want to improve longevity, especially with genetics and blood. I see this region as a nucleus of what's possible around the globe.'
Buzz Feed
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
People Are Sharing Aggravating Stories About Out-Of-Touch Rich Students At Their Expensive Schools, And I'm Screaming In Broke
I asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us about the most entitled rich students they've ever met, and there were so many wild responses that we had to run it back with even more ridiculous stories. 1. "I go to university in the UK, and I've seen one kid get dropped off and picked up from class in this really fancy Rolls Royce. It was raining once, and even a guy was waiting with an umbrella. Also, at my undergraduate university in the US, we had one of the Jenners tour our campus (I can't remember if it was Kendall or Kylie). They literally shut down everything on campus so they could tour." 2. "I went to a private high school in New England, and the class divide was rampant. Yes, there were stories of so-and-so's parents buying them a Porsche for their 15th birthday (before they could drive it), but honestly, the smaller, daily differences were the most insidious. For example, I was on a team sport where the team captains thought getting matching jackets would be a great bonding idea. The school did not provide these, and they were going to run $150 each. I tried telling one of the captains that it was too expensive, and although they were polite about it, I could tell they were just so confused." "Everyone on the team ended up buying one except for me. We took a team picture together where I was clearly the odd one out. My mom loved that I was on that team and proudly displays the picture in her house, and damned if I don't still feel a little pang of shame whenever I see it, even 15 years later." — anonymous 3. "My sister went to school with a kid whose family was so rich that they went on a Disney cruise seven times a year, every year (pretty much every school break). She asked him something about it, and he said, 'Oh, I just stay in the room all day. It's boring to me now.' Imagine being a kid and going on so many Disney cruises that it actually bores you to the point that you stay in your cabin all day. Wtf." — askaspie 4. "I've worked as a teacher at private schools for the past ten years. Students get away with anything they want. One call from Mom or Dad and discipline goes out the window. Was the kid bullying? Not anymore! Failed a class? Not here! Money and aggressive bullying from rich parents solve all problems." — anonymous 5. "I am a teacher. I once worked in a private school in Rome. There was a girl from Spain living in the dorm. One evening, she was visiting a local Italian girl's home and was shocked that she didn't have an en-suite bathroom as part of her bedroom." 6. "Try being a too-poor kid in Calabasas. Lived in an apartment complex in the Calabasas zip code. One time, my 'friends' came over, and one commented, 'Wow, this is the ghetto.' I'm also Jewish, so double offensive." — mleschwartz 7. "My parents both worked two jobs and took out a second mortgage on our house just so they could send me to a VERY expensive private school in our town. When I turned 16, my parents let me drive an old beater we had had for over a decade. It was 20 years old by the time I was given it as my 'first car.' A girl I went to school with was gifted a brand new Nissan Pathfinder (it was 1998), and when she flipped it 30 days after getting it, her parents just replaced it with a brand new Audi A4. While I was working my ass off bagging groceries after school so I could pay for gas, her parents just threw money at whatever problem she had. The jokes on her now. After paying my own way through school, I work as a high-level legislative advisor in our state government, and she cuts hair for a living." 8. "I'm from North America and went to grad school in the UK, and I could only afford it because I had a settlement from a car accident and worked there part-time. One of the other international students from NA was flying home one weekend to catch a basketball game. She couldn't understand why I was so shocked." — t4e202438f 9. "Went to a super exclusive school in London where a good majority of the students were titled or royalty. I'm American. I stayed in London over the Christmas break because I truly loved living there. One of the girls found out I was staying and asked me to watch her budgie. When I agreed, she delivered it in a Rolls-Royce and brought it to me by her butler. I did extremely well in school and was one of only two people placed in a posh job at the end of term." 10. "I was the scholarship kid at a super rich all-girls catholic school. One of the most insane moments of my life was getting out of my 1997 clunker and next to a classmate driving a brand new Range Rover. She was telling her friends about her master plan to put diesel in the tank until the car broke and her dad would be forced to buy her a G Wagon. Going to that school gave me a Gatsby complex for sure." — korara13 11. "After graduating college, I worked my normal job as a lifeguard while waiting to apply for teaching jobs. I worked in a rich town with lots of wealthy doctors' kids (especially compared to my one-income household). Anyway, I mentioned I had some savings, and my coworker (maybe between 18-20 y/o) said, "Oh, like $10k?' Uh, no, it was like $2k, lol. Sadly at 33, 10k isn't too shabby still 🙁" 12. "There were girls in a choir whose tuition was REDUCED to 10,000 USD a year because her grandparents donated a CLASSROOM for the new building. We went to a choir festival, and that same girl told me Griffin, whose dad NAMED BUILDINGS THAT HE OWNED AFTER HIS SON, had girls chasing him last year at the same festival because he had on Gucci shoes. I was so amazed. I was like, 'GUCCI SHOES?' And then she said, 'Oh, he's wearing Yeezys right now.' I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO SHOCKED IN MY LIFE. I was moved to a good public school, and my public school friends are amazed at the stories I bring from private school." — anonymous 13. "The first time I learned there were people with this much money was when I went to a friend's place, and they had heated floors (in California) and speakers installed in all the walls." 14. "This is kinda silly, but when I was a nanny, the family took me along to Disney. They bought a Mickey Bar, took one bite, and then threw it away. I almost cried." — macey1997 15. "The girl who shared my dorm suite had money coming out of her ears. When they divorced, her parents bought mansions next door to each other so she could easily go from one to the other. She'd rack up phone bills in the hundreds of dollars every month calling friends in Japan (in the 80s, long-distance calls were super expensive.) When invited to a dance, she bought a $600 dress and was shocked that it cost "so little." When she showed it to me, I told her it was the same price as MY CAR!" Fox / — anonymous 16. "I went to a Catholic school for high school that wasn't particularly fancy (literally 150 kids in a converted office building), but we had some rich kids. This was in the 2000s when the iPhone just came out. A classmate had gotten one. She wasn't the smartest bulb in the box and managed to drop it in the toilet two weeks in. Her parents just bought her a new one. She dropped that one in the toilet a few months later and got a third one. Not even a mention that maybe she shouldn't do that anymore." — omgitsaclaire 17. "Not as extreme as some of these, but I was chatting with this girl in one of my classes, and she asked why I wasn't in a fraternity, and I said, 'Well, it's not really my scene, but even if it was, I couldn't afford the dues.' She looked genuinely perplexed and asked, 'You have parents, don't you?' She really couldn't fathom that my parents wouldn't just shell out thousands of dollars a semester for me to go party." 18. "My dorm mates didn't get why I couldn't go out eating and drinking with them on weekends. Hello! My mother picked me up on Friday afternoon and drove me straight to my waitressing job. I got off at eleven p.m., but there was always cleaning to do. Saturdays (after the night at my parents' place) were double shifts. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Most weeks, there was also a Sunday shift, after which my mother drove me back to the dorm bitching about my lack of help with the household chores. HOW? WHEN?" — anonymous 19. "I went to a private school. We're very fortunate, but my parents don't want to spoil me with fancy cars, labels, and stuff. I got a used CR-V for my 16th, which I really appreciated because it wasn't that old, and it was a nice car with a backup camera. Meanwhile, there's one guy whining that he's getting a BMW instead of a Challenger because the insurance was cheaper, AND it's 6 years old. Mind you, this is his FIRST car, and he doesn't even have a license." 20. "In college, a girl held her MacBook above her head during a rainstorm instead of an umbrella. Someone got a pic of it, and it spread around campus. Also, in college, when my sophomore roommate's parents were moving her in, they decided she needed a TV, so they went to Target, returning later with a brand new one. It's not incredibly shocking, but my parents would have gotten a hand-me-down one before buying a brand-new one." — juliepawlikowski 21. "I grew up poor (my family was evicted multiple times, food stamps, etc.), and I'm at the point in life where I can occasionally buy myself something nice when I get a bonus. I treated myself to a Canada Goose a couple of years ago, and it's honestly the best investment. It fits well, is well made, and is the warmest coat I've ever had. Now, if I see teens or college kids wearing one, I definitely still scoff, as the chances of them working for that coat and appreciating what they have are pretty slim." 22. "I was surrounded by so much money, but I had no idea. I watched a show with a storyline around getting Yeezys, and kids at my school wore Yeezys TO SCHOOL. They had Louie wallets with HUNDREDS of dollars in at a time. There were over-the-door organizers for phones, and ALL BUT 2 phones were the brand-new iPhone XR. I can't identify whether the cars are expensive or cheap because of the cars I have seen every day in the car pickup line. Not to say my family wasn't upper middle class, but these kids had MONEY." — anonymous
