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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Natalya: I Gave Kenzie Paige The ‘Nattie Rub' Just Like I Did For Charlotte Flair
Natalya has commented on her match against Kenzie Paige at NWA Crockett Cup 2025. The former WWE SmackDown Women's Champion recently appeared on Busted Open Radio. During the conversation, Nattie drew similarities between her outing against Kenzie Paige with her past work against Charlotte Flair. Advertisement 'I did for Kenzie what I've done for many in the industry,' Natalya said. 'If I'm going to talk the talk, I'm going to remind you of the walk that I've walked. Look at Charlotte Flair. Charlotte wasn't able to be Charlotte until I brought out a different side of her. I was able to do that. I gave Charlotte the Nattie Rub. 'Charlotte is a very close friend of mine, and I love her and respect the sh*t out of Charlotte, but she talks about it all the time. When I had that match with her at TakeOver in 2014, I brought out a different side of her, a side of her that she didn't know existed. I did the same thing for Kenzie. Kenzie is in her early 20s and she got to understand about who the fu*k I am.' Natalya says she ran circles around Kenzie Page 'I got to run circles around Kenzie. I'm 42, running circles around a 20-year-old. When you train at the Dungeon, you learn how to fight for your life. Kenzie didn't realize that when she was wrestling me, I love the taste of blood in my mouth. I love bruises under my clothes. I fu*king live for this. That's what I love and what turns me on. She didn't realize that I love that feeling.' Advertisement 'When she worked with me, we had a great match, I can safely say it was the match of the night and had everybody in the ECW Arena on their feet. She got to understand the Nattie Rub. She's going to spend the rest of her career chasing the dragon to have a match like that. Just like Charlotte has spent her career chasing to find a match like she had with me in 2014.' [H/T Fightful] Despite having a competitive match with Kenzie, Natalya failed to beat the NWA Women's Champion for her title. The Queen of Harts got into an altercation with a heckler after the match. Fans can read more on that here. RELATED: Natalya Reveals When She'll Retire From Wrestling The post Natalya: I Gave Kenzie Paige The 'Nattie Rub' Just Like I Did For Charlotte Flair appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Maine kids face long wait for specialized care after clinic closes in Augusta
May 27—Sara Wing said her 11-year-old daughter needs to see a specialist who can make a diagnosis because she suspects her daughter has a developmental disability. Such a diagnosis would unlock Medicaid services and likely result in her daughter getting extra help at school. But Wing said when the Edmund Ervin Pediatric Center at MaineGeneral Health in Augusta closed on May 16 — a move that blindsided her — it left her with no access to someone who can make that diagnosis. Primary care doctors often don't have the necessary specialized expertise and rely instead on places like the Ervin Center. "It's devastating. I don't know what we are going to do," said Wing, who lives in Waterville. Everywhere she turns to try to seek a diagnosis for 11-year-old Kenzie, Wing finds yearslong waiting lists. Wing said Kenzie has anxiety and social issues and needs extra help. Wing said she believes her children — Kenzie and 8-year-old Amy — missed out on learning crucial social skills during the pandemic, with school shut down or on a curtailed schedule. "There's a whole group of kids behind on their social skills, who have mental health issues, and now one of the only places where you can get a diagnosis closed," Wing said MaineGeneral announced on May 5 that it was closing the Ervin Center because of low reimbursement rates from MaineCare, the state's name for Medicaid. Also, insurance denials and other increased costs made some of the center's programs financially unsustainable, hospital officials said. While most of the Ervin Center's services were folded into other parts of MaineGeneral Health, certain psychological services were closed, including diagnostics and a Pediatric Rapid Evaluation Program serving foster children. Hospital officials said they were losing $1 million per year on the programs. Nancy Cronin, executive director of the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, is leading an effort to allocate $2.5 million in Medicaid funding over the next two years to stand up a program or persuade MaineGeneral to agree to a fully-funded bridge program. Cronin said in the long term, she envisions a mobile unit that would travel all over the state to get children properly diagnosed. The solutions are in the early discussion phase, and could include legislation or a reallocation of current resources by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. DHHS provided a written statement saying it is exploring options. "The department is deeply committed to ensuring that children with developmental disabilities have access to the care and services they need," it said. " While we cannot speak to specific funding proposals at this time, our focus remains on supporting families and maintaining access to critical services. We are actively reviewing how best to address gaps in services within existing resources and are exploring potential options to support children and families affected by this transition." Cronin said the loss of the Ervin Center is creating a gap of about 650 such diagnoses per year, and will result in a proliferation of yearslong waitlists. Cronin said there's no precise accounting of the demand, but thousands of children need to be diagnosed every year, and currently, waitlists are expanding. "Without a diagnosis, these kids can't qualify for Medicaid services," Cronin said. Many students who would qualify for special education or other school services will not be able to gain eligibility for those programs. And Cronin said an official diagnosis is needed for mental health and developmental services that extend past the school day. Gay Ann McDonald, executive director of the Maine Administrators of Services for Children with Disabilities, said that evaluations used for a school-based Individualized Education Program are not medical diagnoses. McDonald said in a written statement that "educational evaluations ordered by the IEP team are not intended to serve as a diagnostic medical tool." Medical evaluations outside of the school setting "are funded through separate mechanisms and often assess much broader areas of need, such as in-home support, community-based therapy or medical services and are beyond the educational needs of a child." Carrie Woodcock, executive director of the Maine Parent Federation advocacy group, said that with the added bottlenecks created by the Ervin Center closing, some services will be "completely inaccessible." "This is going to leave families with no place to go," Woodcock said. Cronin has built a coalition of 15 nonprofits advocating to reopen some services. Joy McKenna, spokeswoman for MaineGeneral, said that hospital officials appreciate efforts to revive the program. "However, we are wary of a temporary fix that will not solve the program's critical structural issues," McKenna said. "These services need adequate, sustainable funding to meet the needs of children and families." Wing, the Waterville mother, said it took a lot of effort and "jumping through a lot of hoops" to get Medicaid developmental services for her younger daughter. As a result, Amy can use noise-canceling headphones and get extra help at school, and she has also learned how to cope with anxiety and other social skills. While Amy is getting the help she needs now, Wing said she's worried her daughter's future needs may not be addressed with the cutbacks. "A lot of people don't realize that Edmund Ervin was the only place to get some of these services," Wing said. "It teaches them coping skills and how to be in life, and that's what my kids need, and what many kids need." Copy the Story Link
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- General
- Scotsman
This Aberdeen nursery has just been named one of the top nurseries in Scotland for a FIFTH year in a row
Bright Horizons is proud to announce that 44 St Swithin Day Nursery and Preschool in Aberdeen has once again been recognised as one of the Top 20 Nurseries in Scotland by for 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year the nursery has received this honour, based on glowing and honest reviews from families. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This fantastic accolade builds on the nursery's recent 'Very Good' rating from the Care Inspectorate and reinforces its strong reputation for delivering high-quality early years care and education. Nursery Manager Kenzie said: "We're over the moon to be named one of the top nurseries in Scotland, it really means so much to us! What's even more special is that it's based on the feedback of our very own families! We work hard to create a caring and welcoming space, so to know that's how our families feel too is just lovely!" Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Day Nursery Award Badge At the heart of 44 St Swithin's success is Bright Horizons' nurture approach, which places strong relationships, emotional wellbeing, and child-led learning at the centre of everything. The team is committed to creating a calm, responsive, and inspiring environment where children feel secure, confident, and curious to explore the world around them. This recognition reflects the nursery's role in the Aberdeen community, offering local families not just a place for childcare, but a trusted, supportive space that champions each child's development and happiness. The annual Top 20 Nursery Awards recognise 20 of the top-rated nurseries in each region of the UK and the Top 20-day nursery groups in the UK based on reviews from parents and/or individuals responsible for a child. The awards are based on the individual and group review score, as of March 31st, 2025.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Long road back from a concussion takes this Wisconsin racer to Madison's victory lane
TOWN OF RUTLAND – Kenzie got her smile back. So did her dad. In the days leading up to the Joe Shear Classic, after a trip to the orthodontist to have her braces removed, Casey Johnson's oldest daughter proclaimed to her parents she was good to go for victory lane photos at Madison International Speedway. Advertisement Casey was just as ready after a similarly arduous process. For him, it's the recovery from a serious concussion suffered in 2022 on top of the numerous bumps and knocks over the years in a race car. It's hard to go in circles when your head is already spinning. Results: ASA Midwest Tour Joe Shear Classic More: Key Wisconsin auto racing events for the 2025 season 'With concussions and vertigo, my body wasn't happy,' explained Johnson, who sat out the 2023 season and raced just a handful of times last year. 'It's a little happier now, so at least I can drive.' Johnson was a threat anywhere he raced before his jarring wreck at the since-closed Rockford Speedway. He may not be all the way back to that form, but he's a lot closer. Advertisement A $15,000 victory May 4 in one of the premier super late model specials in the state confirmed that, as did the group hug with Kenzie and her two sisters. 'Seventy-five percent is what we're going to give it. But when I'm in there, I can lock in and go,' he said, nodding toward his black No. 5 car. 'That's where I love to be, and that's where I want to be, so I'm going to keep doing it for a few more years.' Johnson, 34, of Edgerton, beat defending ASA Midwest Tour champion Gabe Sommers, getting around for good with seven laps to go. Justin Mondeik finished third, Michael Bilderback fourth and Austin Nason fifth. Advertisement Ty Majeski, the reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion and two-time defending Shear Classic winner, was eliminated in a crash while racing with Nason for the lead on the 143rd of 200. He had led 49 laps. Other contenders hurt or eliminated by contact included Luke Fenhaus and Andrew Morrissey. 'Honestly, in that first 100 laps, I was fighting for every inch on that racetack,' said Johnson, who also won the Shear race in 2022. 'I did not think we had a car to win. Once I could see the front, it's like something just clicks in my head and all of a sudden, how I can win? 'We got lucky with the Austin and Ty thing. They had two solid cars. Andrew Morrissey had a solid car, had some bad luck. And that's what a lot of these big races are. You got to be lucky and good, and we just lucked out today.' Casey Johnson and his daughters celebrate his victory in the ASA Midwest Tour Joe Shear Classic on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Madison International Speedway in Town of Rutland, Wisconsin. Whatever the circumstances, this race was exactly what Johnson needed. Advertisement He won a feature last season at Jefferson Speedway and a segment of Dick Trickle 99 at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, but this was different, given the competition, prestige and money on the line. A guy who was stuck in the pits two years ago and barely raced in 2024 is looking at a couple of dozen races and considering a run for the Midwest Tour title, and he has confidence on his side. 'I got to prove to myself every time,' Johnson said. 'For some reason I always feel like the underdog, even though we're not, I have a great team. We have great cars. And sometimes we can get the job done. 'But after sitting out for two years, we didn't have a marquee win since then, so to come back and win here, to what I'd say is one of the biggest races in Wisconsin, I'm super proud of that.' Advertisement You could see that in his smile. (This story was updated to change or add a photo or video.) This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Casey Johnson wins ASA Midwest Tour Joe Shear Classic at Madison
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Defiant Aussie mum wins David vs Goliath battle against $429 billion company
An Australian small business owner has scored a huge win after fending off threats from one of the biggest companies in the world. Rim Daghmash named her brand Kenz Beauty because of her daughter Kenzie, and the name means "treasure of beauty" in Arabic. But the Queensland mum has accidentally triggered a fight with Louis Vuitton (LVMH), which has a market cap of more than $429 billion. The French fashion juggernaut has dozens of different brands under its umbrella, and one of them is called Kenzo. LVMH said Daghmash's beauty brand name was "deceptively similar" to theirs. Homeowner stands his ground against property developer in epic David vs Goliath fight Tax, HECS, Medicare: All the major cost-of-living relief coming for millions of Aussies Centrelink Work Bonus offers $4,000 boost to pensioners Louis Vuitton threw its global weight against the Queensland mum and wanted her to change the name to something different. Despite the threats, Daghmash refused to back down. "A five-year-old will be able to tell the difference between Kenzo and Kenz Beauty, they are two totally different names," Daghmash told A Current Affair. The David vs Goliath fight was revealed in 2023, and the two have been going back and forth over what the Queenslander's business should be called ever of the suggestions from LVMH were "The Beauty of Kenz", or "Beautiful Kenz". However, Daghmash stuck to her guns and wanted to stay as close to Kenz Beauty as possible. "Kenzie is my autistic daughter's name, in Arabic (which is my heritage) it means my treasure," she said on her website. "I called it Kenz Beauty... because Kenzie's beauty is out of this world, autistic children are so beautiful." The mum and LVMH eventually came to an agreement that the brand could be called Kenz Beauty & Co. "I think that they got sick of it as much as we did," Daghmash told the Channel 9 programme. "[I'm] very relieved because this business is my life. It means everything for me and for my family." Her victory in the legal battle has allowed her to expand her business. Daghmash went from selling beauty products from her house to opening the state's only Moroccan hammam, which is a type of ladies-only day spa that she used to attend when she was growing up in the Middle East. She now has a team of five skin therapists to offer a range of beauty in to access your portfolio
