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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island Megan's first date revealed as returning villa girl causes chaos and targets coupled up hunk
DUMPED Islanders Megan and Blu last night returned to the villa and their explosive first moves can now be revealed. Both aren't playing it safe in their last grasp for love and have to whisk someone away to date. Advertisement 5 Dumped Islanders Megan and Blu last night returned to the villa and their explosive first moves have now been revealed 5 Megan swiftly pulls a villa hunk for a chat 5 Megan has huge unfinished business with the Irish rugby player The Sun can reveal that Megan Forte Clarke Megan has She told him she would 'wait' for him - and he even considered leaving with the Irish actress. But Megan's return couldn't come at a worse time for poor Shakira, who revealed at LI Fest she was finally starting to let Conor in following her heartbreak with Harry Cooksley. Advertisement Read More on Love Island A source said: 'The return of Megan especially is a masterstroke from Love Island bosses and will cause maximum drama. 'She always felt like an early loss and many expected her to return in Casa Amor, but waiting til this stage brings fireworks. 'The closing weeks of Love Island can often feel stale but this will really ramp up the tension. 'Blu is a man on a mission, so he won't be holding back either.' Advertisement Most read in Love Island The Sun is keeping the identity of Blu Chegini's date quiet for now but he was fuming to leave in week one after a showdown with bombshell Shea Manning. It was on Tuesday night that revealed the incredible comeback and The Sun understands the pair entered the villa last night. Love Island major twist as TWO dumped islanders return to cause chaos days before final And angry fans have accused bosses of bringing Megan back to One person wrote: 'At this point LI is bullying Shakira… the girl has been going through it, soon as she has a little high they help bring her back down.' Advertisement A second penned: 'Production clearly has it out for Shakira,' and a third echoed: 'At this point, just say you don't want Shakira to win.' Fans have speculated that Meg's return is all part of a game plan to stop Shakira from winning, by disrupting what she has with Conor. And they also think show bosses are pushing for either Meg or Helena to win the show. And some fans have taken to X to say they've complained to Ofcom about Megan's return as a result, adding 'we voted her off for a reason.' Advertisement One person penned: 'Filed an OFCOM complaint against love island, this show deserves to be cancelled. I'm soooo serious!!!' Someone else penned: 'Submitting my first OFCOM complaint now that they've bought Meg back.' A third echoed: 'Production doing everything to stand in Shakira's way. Filing an IPSO.' Megan said before heading back to Love Island: "I'm excited to go back in, I think I left quite abruptly and I'm going back in for some clarity. Advertisement "It was an easy decision to make. When you can't speak to people for a couple of weeks and have to watch them on telly every night, you want some answers." 5 Fans have speculated that Meg's return is all part of a game plan to stop Shakira from winning, by disrupting what she has with Conor 5 Megan and Blu have returned with an agenda
Hans India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Vedadhri-Kanchala Lift scheme to be revived soon
Vijayawada: Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath alias Chinni announced that Rs 15 crore will be allocated to take up repairs and revive the Vedadhri-Kanchala Lift Irrigation Scheme very soon. The MP along with the NTR district TDP president Nettem Raghuram, Nandigama MLA Tangirala Soumya, Jaggaiahpeta MLA Sriram Rajagopal, and AP Water Resources Development Corporation chairman Vegulla Leela Krishna visited the Vedadhri-Kanchala Lift Irrigation Scheme on Saturday. He enquired about the condition of the scheme and discussed how to revive it. Chinni announced Rs 35 lakh from his MP funds for repairing a motor to bring the irrigation scheme back into operation. He said estimates will be prepared for revive the LI scheme. He alleged the previous YSRCP government totally neglected the lift irrigation scheme and not a single rupee was spent for its repairs and restoration. He asserted that the NDA coalition government is committed to farmers' welfare and has already begun efforts to achieve the goals. The MP also stated that the Muktyala Lift Irrigation Scheme — renamed as Vedadhri Lift Irrigation by the previous regime — remained inactive and untouched.
New York Post
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Executive producer of hit mob show named LIU's women's flag football coach
Jimmy Barbarise was made for this. The pride of Centereach, creator and star of the hit mob show 'Capo: Rise to Power,' was named the first Long Island University women's flag football coach ahead of the Sharks' inaugural season. Advertisement 'The beauty of being the executive producer is that I can fit this into my schedule,' Barbarise, an LI flag football hall of fame inductee, told The Post. 'I've been asked to be on some other shows, some major shows. I politely turned them down because of the fact that coaching is really important to me.' The local legend, who led the University of Tampa team to a top-three nationwide ranking, said he turned down five other offers so that he could return to LI from the Sunshine State. Advertisement 'What would be a better opportunity than to go back home and coach the first D-I school offering women's football on the island? It was just a perfect match,' said Jimmy the coach, who wrote alternate endings to 'The Godfather' as a boy. Barbarise's late brother, who died of cancer nearly a decade ago, reminded him of the boyhood passion not just for the silver screen but also his love for flag football that began at age 10. 'He said, 'There's no tomorrow for me, but you've always had a dream,' ' Barbarise said. 'He encouraged me to go chase that.' The next step is to build a powerhouse roster, which should come naturally on Long Island given the area's growing reputation as a flag football powerhouse at the high school level. Advertisement Jimmy Barbarise, creator and star of the hit mob show 'Capo: Rise to Power,' was named the first Long Island University women's flag football coach ahead of the Sharks' inaugural season. Photo courtesy of Jimmy Barbarise 'I'm already inundated with inboxes and the announcement isn't even a week old. … I have hundreds of messages from girls who want to stay home [on Long Island] and play flag on the college level.' NIL deal for teen soccer star She's the biggest thing in Syosset since Natalie Portman. Soccer phenom Loradana Paletta just inked her first name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal at the ripe old age of 14. Advertisement Loradana Paletta (right), who plays for the U.S. Soccer under-16 girls national team, signed her first NIL deal. Getty Images The midfielder, who plays on the U.S. Soccer under-16 girls national team and the NYCFC youth under-14 academy boys team, now proudly represents the Italian sportswear brand Lotto as she continues to strive for greatness on the North Shore. 'This just feels really natural,' Paletta, proudly of Italian descent, told The Post. 'Once a year, my family has one special day just to make tomato sauce — homemade tomato sauce. We would gather buckets of tomatoes, we would clean them, and we all would spend quality time together.' Although the Syosset High School-bound ninth-grader won't be able to play varsity due to her other pressing athletic commitments, she's all for rooting on the girls in red. 'I'd love to give them pointers here and there, and I would definitely go and watch their games.'
Irish Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Maura Higgins reunites with Love Island family as she pays tribute to tragic pal
Maura Higgins has arrived in Fiji as the star reveals she is looking forward to reuniting with her Love Island USA family. The Longford native couldn't host Love Island USA's spin-off show Aftersun as she was too busy filming the US version of The Traitors. But Maura didn't plan on staying away from the show too long, as she previously told her Aussie replacement, Sophie Monk: 'Don't get too comfy, I'm coming back.' Now, the star has revealed she is set to reunite with her Love Island USA family. Wearing a face mask while on a plane, she told her followers on her Instagram Stories: "Still in the sky!! Hair mask in and need to sort out these nails as soon as I land!! They've not been done since before filming Traitors. Tiredness levels 100000 but on the plus side I'm so excited to see my LI (Love Island) USA family.' Maura also paid tribute to her late best friend, Andrew Rowan, on the anniversary of his death. Andrew tragically died at the age of 26 in a devastating motorcycle crash. He was involved in a collision with three cars in Athlone in 2017, with Maura previously admitting she 'blamed herself' over the tragedy. Maura took to her Instagram Stories to share a black and white video compilation of them in the car, hanging out and laughing in bed with a Snapchat filter on. She captioned the heartbreaking post: "Another year has passed... but never a day I don't think of you!!! Love you always Andrew," adding a dove emoji and a white heart emoji. Maura previously revealed she felt guilty after his death, saying that she felt that the events of that tragic day might have unfolded differently if she had made other choices. During an appearance on the We Need To Talk podcast run by Married At First Sight expert Paul Brunson, Maura discussed the day of the crash as she revealed her guilt. Reflecting on the day, she said: "For so long I blamed myself for it because when I look back at that day, the day was so crazy. I can't work my head around it. He called me and he'd finished work early, which wasn't really meant to happen. "He was like, 'I have finished work early, let's grab some food'. I was like, 'I can't be effed, I am still in my pyjamas, I really can't be f***ed'." She continued, admitting she still wonders about her decision: "I am not as bad as I was with it, but I still think, 'Why didn't I just go with him?' He wouldn't have been on the motorbike, we would have been in his car, we would have got food and maybe the day would have been different." The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Should You Buy LI Stock as Li Auto Gears Up for Li i6 SUV Launch?
As the global electric vehicle (EV) wave gains speed amid strong government backing, China's electric engine is roaring louder than ever. In a 1.9-million-unit market, plugin vehicle sales came to more than 1 million in May. Extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) are also quietly stealing the spotlight. With 116,000 units sold in May alone, EREVs grew 52% year-over-year (YOY), claiming 11% of the plugin market. This pivot fits Li Auto (LI) perfectly. While some automakers rushed into pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs), Li Auto carved out its niche with EREVs, bridging traditional combustion and EV tech. Li's premium EREV lineup has earned it a loyal base in China's hyper-competitive EV space, where price wars, tech races, and global ambitions collide. Tesla's Robotaxis Reportedly Sped and Veered Into the Wrong Lanes. Does This Crush the Bull Case for TSLA Stock? 1 Dividend Stock to Buy Yielding Over 7% Up 93% in 2025, Palantir Stock Is Too Hot to Handle Here Markets move fast. Keep up by reading our FREE midday Barchart Brief newsletter for exclusive charts, analysis, and headlines. Now entering the pure electric arena, Li Auto is following up its Li MEGA minivan with the Li i6 SUV. News of China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) approving the model recently sent shares climbing, putting the spotlight back on Li as it prepares for a September launch. Sleek, spacious, and aimed squarely at premium rivals, the Li i6 signals a bold move for the EV firm. But as Li Auto ventures beyond its EREV stronghold and into an all-electric battlefield, can this momentum carry LI stock higher? Li Auto is driving China's electric revolution with a smart twist: EREVs built for families who want tech without the range anxiety. Since rolling out its first model in 2019, the company's lineup has grown into a fleet of premium SUVs as well as the futuristic Li MEGA minivan — all designed for comfort, safety, and innovation. Now expanding into pure battery EVs, Li Auto is doubling down on in-house tech, smart features, and user-focused design. With more than 500 retail stores, 500-plus service centers, and more than 2,000 supercharging stations, Li Auto is building an electric lifestyle for modern China. Li Auto's market capitalization currently stands at $29.9 billion. Shares might have hit the brakes after February's $33.12 peak, now down 15% from that high. But the bigger picture tells a different tale. LI stock is still up 52% over the past 52 weeks, a solid surge surpassing the broader S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 11% rally. News of the sleek new Li i6 SUV sent shares climbing nearly 8% on Monday, sparking fresh investor enthusiasm. With momentum back and a bold shift into full electrics, Li's chart looks like it's ready to hit the accelerator again. LI stock may not look like a bargain at first glance, priced at 22 times forward earnings and 1.49 times sales. But with its upcoming push, a refreshed lineup already sparking momentum, and solid margins potential, today's expensive could look like tomorrow's steal. Li Auto dropped its first-quarter 2025 earnings results on May 29, and while the top line showed a seasonal dip, the company still managed to beat Wall Street's expectations. Revenues came in at RMB 25.9 billion ($3.6 billion), up slightly YOY but down 41.4% sequentially after a blockbuster Q4. Non-GAAP earnings per ADS landed at RMB 0.96 ($0.13), down 20.7% YOY but still beating projections. Vehicle sales brought in RMB 24.7 billion ($3.4 billion), marking a 1.8% gain from a year ago despite a 42.1% quarter-over-quarter slide, largely chalked up to the Chinese New Year slowdown. Still, vehicle margins held firm at 19.8%, even edging up from last year's quarter thanks to cost efficiencies and strategic pricing. Meanwhile, non-GAAP operating income soared 537% YOY to RMB 639.3 million ($88.1 million), showing underlying strength despite the quarterly dip. Cash reserves also remain rock solid at RMB 110.7 billion ($15.3 billion). April brought fresh fuel to Li's growth engine — 33,939 deliveries, up 31.6% annually, and a refreshed lineup leaning into comfort, innovation, and autonomy. The new Li MEGA Home and Ultra now feature lounge-like interiors, rotating zero-gravity seats, and next-gen autonomous driving (AD) systems. And with all updated models priced competitively, Li is betting on volume without sacrificing margin. Looking ahead, Li forecasts Q2 deliveries between 123,000 and 128,000 units, representing annual growth between 13.3% and 17.9%. Meanwhile, revenue is estimated to be between RMB 32.5 billion ($4.5 billion) and RMB 33.8 billion ($4.7 billion), suggesting a surge between 2.5% and 6.7%. In short, while Q1 may have cooled, Li Auto is rolling into Q2 with recharged momentum. Analysts tracking the EV maker project Q2 revenues to be around $4.7 billion, while adjusted EPS is estimated to be around $0.25. Looking further ahead, fiscal 2025 EPS is anticipated to grow by 11.5% to $1.16 and jump another 62.9% in fiscal 2026 to $1.89. Overall, Wall Street is leaning bullish on LI stock, but with a cautious foot on the brake, giving a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating. Of the 14 analysts rating LI stock, seven analysts recommend a 'Strong Buy,' two suggest a 'Moderate Buy,' and the remaining five analysts have a 'Hold' rating. Meanwhile, the mean price target of $33.42 suggests the stock could surge by more than 18% from current prices. The Street-high of $40 implies upside of 42%. On the date of publication, Sristi Suman Jayaswal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
