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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog Owner Watches Pet Cam, Can't Believe What They Witness on Stairs
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Pet cams capture all kinds of amusing moments—from dog's barking when they're alone, to sprawling out on the sofa when they think nobody's watching. But it's the hilarious footage of an English bulldog stumbling over on the steps that's got the internet in hysterics. The video was shared on TikTok by Dana Spensley (@danaspensley) showing her dog, named Louie, hopping down the stairs before fumbling on the last step. As he missed his footing, the bulldog slipped down the final step and rolled onto the ground in dramatic fashion. Thankfully, Louie wasn't hurt and tried to style it out immediately. He rolled onto his back momentarily before eventually standing back up and continuing with what he intended to do. Internet users can't get enough of the hilarious video however, and it's gone viral in just a matter of days. The TikTok video has already generated over 3.4 million views and more than 584,700 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. A stock image of a bulldog lying flat on its back with its paws in the air. A stock image of a bulldog lying flat on its back with its paws in the has contacted Spensley via Instagram for comment. We could not verify the details of the video. Standing up to 15 inches tall and weighing up to 50 pounds, bull dogs aren't typically the most energetic or athletic dogs. Their makeup as a flat-faced breed and their sensitivity to heat can also make breathing difficult at times, meaning exercise is an added challenge. But it's important to keep English bulldogs active and prevent any unnecessary weight gain. They don't need a significant amount of exercise but keeping them active every day is certainly beneficial. Just like Louie, many dogs can have difficulty going up and down stairs—especially breeds with long spines (such as corgis or dachshunds). Fortunately, there are many things that owners can do to help improve their ability, such as installing stair runners, ramps, or increase the visibility. In some cases, it may be best to avoid the stairs altogether or to carry the dog up and down when possible. While it might have been a rather embarrassing moment for Louie, the internet has come through to defend him. Indeed, many commenters have hailed the genius way he styled out the fall and pretended like nothing happened. Louie has become quite the online sensation, leading to more than 1,600 comments on the TikTok video so far. One comment reads: "I don't know what u all seeing that was no mistake that was the perfect roll." Another TikTok user wrote: "at least he played it off." Another person added: "No one around, and he still looks embarrassed." While one commenter joked: "10/10 perfect dismount." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Asian Heritage Month: Montreal businesses tap into cultural roots
It's Asian Heritage Month. To celebrate Montrealers with origins from the Far East diaspora, every Saturday in May, CTV News is highlighting individuals who have not only built their lives here but also created thriving local businesses. Expand Autoplay 1 of 6 Bask Hour Bask Hour on the road. (Bask Hour) Bask Hour Bask Hour products. (Bask Hour) Bask Hour Bask Hour products. (Bask Hour) Bask Hour Bask Hour products. (Bask Hour) Bask Hour Bask Hour products. (Bask Hour) Bask Hour Bask Hour products. (Bask Hour) Bask Hour Name an iconic Asian fragrance – jasmine, plum or white rabbit (if you know, you know) – and Bask Hour has it. The candle company is the brainchild of co-founder Bao Phuong Nguyen, 'all inspired by culture, nostalgia, and everyday moments.' 'Our scent collections are deeply personal, drawing from Asian traditions and stories, designed to bring comfort and connection,' she said. 'More than just a brand, it's our way of storytelling, celebrating our roots, and making your everyday just a little bit cozier.' The graphic designer says she always knew she wanted to create something of her own, but didn't know what until the COVID-19 pandemic hit. 'My mental health declined, and I developed severe eczema,' Nguyen explains. 'My boyfriend, Louie, was my biggest supporter through it all, always looking for ways to help. One day, he suggested we try making our own soap so we could control what went on my skin.' She recalls the two fell down a 'rabbit hole,' realizing just how many toxins are in everyday products, including candles. 'We started making our own with clean, natural ingredients, and just like that, Bask Hour was born,' she said, adding the two had 'no idea' what they were doing at the start. Beyond the candles, Nguyen says the business has become a way for her to reconnect with her roots. 'Growing up, I wasn't always comfortable embracing my culture. I didn't feel like I fit in – I heard all the 'Ching Chang Chong' jokes, got told, 'wow, you speak French/English so well for an Asian,' and was made to feel like I was different in a way that wasn't always kind,' she recalls. 'As I grew older, I started to see things differently. I became more curious about my parents' sacrifices, more compassionate about their struggles, and more proud of who I am.' Nguyen says Bask Hour is 'part of that journey, it's how I honour them, our culture, and the opportunities they never had.' 'This business has helped me reconnect with my roots and find a community that gets it,' she said. 'When someone tells me a scent reminds them of home or they see themselves in our story, it makes every late night and every struggle worth it.' ASKaFOX When deciding how he wanted to infiltrate North America's industrial sourcing and supplier industry, Hanyin Chen says he knew the right choice was to set up shop in Montreal. 'It's been a very good few couple years for our development,' said Chen, who is originally from China but hails from France. His company, ASKaFOX, is an artificial intelligence (AI) powered software as a service (SaaS) tool that helps industrial companies find critical suppliers. It was founded in 2020, with Chen saying he simply wanted to set some roots down after travelling the world for so many years. 'My job was basically working around the world, trying to spot the great factories, negotiate deals,' he said. 'I was kind of tired of this life because I was travelling 200 days a year.' Coming from a country that has its feet firmly planted in manufacturing, Chen says, has served as an advantage to him. 'When you start talking about your past missions or exploits, that gives you some additional advantage,' he said. 'The business environment here, it's much more open to minorities compared to what I know in the past.' Expand Autoplay 1 of 5 Bo Pictures from Bo. (Bo) Bo Pictures from Bo. (Bo) Bo Pictures from Bo. (Bo) Bo Pictures from Bo. (Bo) Bo Pictures from Bo. (Bo) Bo What's one way to cut down on single-use waste? According to Mishel Wong, founder of Bo, the answer is simple: reusable takeout packaging. 'We help restaurants, caterers, festivals and institutions cut down on single-use waste by offering a system that lets people borrow and return containers,' she explains. Wong created Bo in 2021, saying she was shocked at how much waste was piling up in the food service industry. 'It was one of those things I couldn't unsee, and I realized someone had to do something about it, so why not me?' she said. It's been a wild ride ever since, the 36-year-old says, adding the company now has over 200 partners and has processed millions of reusable containers. 'My dad's an accountant and my mom runs a tutoring centre, so I was always surrounded by that hustle mentality,' she said. 'I didn't get why I felt so boxed in during my first 9-5 internship in university until I realized my parents never worked on a fixed schedule. Their work and personal lives were always intertwined, but they made it work by planning around what needed to get done.' That positive 'get it done' mentality, Wong adds, is something she wants to pass on to others. 'I hope my work inspires others from underrepresented communities to pursue their dreams without feeling limited,' she said. 'At the same time, I want to spark conversations about inclusivity. It's not about giving someone a leg up because of their identity. It's about creating space where everyone's contributions are valued equally and where doubt about bias doesn't overshadow opportunities.' Wong notes her business is all about 'changing consumer behaviour' – a pretty dramatic feat. 'I still totally get a kick out of seeing tens of thousands of containers being used during summer events, when random friends send me pictures after visiting a retirement home and noticing that all takeout is served in Bo containers,' she said. 'Supporting small person of colour businesses is about valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our city. It's not just economics—it's investing in visions that challenge the status quo. For me, it's also about representation.'
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Therapy dog in training learns the ropes at EveryStep
DES MOINES, Iowa — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and EveryStep has a new member of its staff offering a paw to those in need. 'Louie is our is EveryStep's therapy dog in training. He's about 10 months old. We got him back in December and he is currently training and serving our organization internally right now and bringing lots of love and comfort to folks,' said EveryStep Foundation Executive Director Julie Matternas. 'You can just see the love and compassion in him. And, I think, you know, his handler has had to limit treats internally because everyone would want to give him treats. But he's really settled into his routine.' Live on Location: Getting to know the community of Colfax When Louie the golden retriever is fully trained, he'll work with programs such as the Amanda the Panda House, where he will support clients experiencing grief and loss. To keep up with Louie's journey, follow him on Instagram at @pawswithlouie. Live on Location: Getting to know the community of Colfax Roger Riley: The hardest working man in local TV retires What weather to expect for the Memorial Day weekend Des Moines man dies after Webster County crash New Iowa Falls museum opens to honor local veterans Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Comedian Louis C.K. releasing ‘not particularly funny' debut novel this fall
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Louis CK, a standup comic, actor, writer and filmmaker who has slowly been rebuilding his career over the last several years after a series of sexual misconduct allegations knocked him from his perch as among the most popular and celebrated comedian in America, will be releasing a new project that, as he described, is 'not particularly funny.' 'Ingram,' a novel written by C.K., will be released Nov. 11 through BenBella Books, a subsidiary of Simon & Schuster. Bob Carlton, longtime writer who covered food and all things Alabama for 45 years, retiring from C.K. first announced the book in an email to fans May 7, clarifying that unlike previous projects of his like 'Louie' and 'I Love You Daddy,' his book was something different: a 'very dramatic story.' 'And I better confess to you this book is not particularly funny,' C.K. wrote. 'I'm not saying you will never laugh while reading it. You will probably laugh a few times. You might even laugh a lot. If you are insane. But essentially, 'Ingram' is not a comedy book. It's a literary novel. It is literally a literary novel.' In its synopsis of the book, Simon & Schuster described the plot like this: 'When Ingram is forced by overwhelming poverty and spiritual exhaustion to walk away from his home, he leaves behind a neglectful childhood on a dirt farm on a dead-end road. With no family, no resources, and no practical understanding of the world, Ingram's only compass is the daily fight to survive and the narrow dream of one day owning a truck. 'A picaresque novel set against the backdrop of working-class Texas, 'Ingram' invites readers to see the world through the eyes of a child who drifts through a tough American landscape of corn farms and oil fields, guided by diner waitresses, migrant workers, and criminals, trying to make sense of a world that doesn't care about him anymore than a jungle or desert does for the creatures that toil to survive within them. 'The reality Ingram discovers is wild and cruel, but filled with unexpected wonders. Though this young boy faces tornadoes, explosions, thieves, and rampant violence, his curiosity, humor, and resilience never dull. 'As he begins to push against the tide of social and natural bad luck that seems to almost chase him, Ingram begins to forge himself into an individual with agency and the ability and right to choose his own moves, even if he's not always prepared for the consequences. 'Through Ingram's journey, he begins to come to terms with a forgotten tragedy from his past that shapes the way he understands himself, his family, and his own place in the world.' Alabama family says call police if missing grandfather from Kenya found In his own words, C.K. distilled the story a little more. 'Ingram is the story of a boy who lives in a very nowhere place with no one to talk to and nothing to do and very little to eat,' he wrote. 'He is forced to leave that place and go out into a chaotic, cruel, confusing, and fascinating world. He commences to do the only things left to him as options. He survives, he suffers, he learns, he wonders, cries, laughs, and he grows just as anything that doesn't die continues to grow.' C.K. said 'Ingram' came out of a period over the last few years where he began writing more fiction than jokes, starting with short stories. Then, along came 'Ingram.' 'So, one day I got this voice of a simple but eloquent country boy in my head and I sat down to write his story,' he said. 'I had no idea it was going to be a book, and I had no idea what would happen to him. For many months I sat down almost every day and I would ask Ingram what happens next, and he would tell me. And then just like that, one day, as suddenly as he had shown up, it was over. That's 'Ingram.'' Prior to 2017, Louis C.K. was among the most popular standup comics in the world, releasing 10 albums, winning two Grammys for Best Comedy Album and six Emmys for his work on 'The Chris Rock Show' and his FX show 'Louie.' In 2017, The New York Times published a report detailing five women who claimed he had sexually harassed them on several occasions over the years. C.K. subsequently admitted to the sexual misconduct and apologized for his actions. Amid the fallout, C.K. lost different production deals and stepped away from comedy for a year. Since then, C.K. has gradually returned back to standup, winning a Grammy in 2022 for his special 'Sincerely Louis C.K.,' as well as directing and writing a movie, 'Fourth of July,' starring comedian Joe List. His latest special, 'Louis C.K. at The Dolby,' was released in 2023. For more information on 'Ingram,' click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Edmonton Journal
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Canucks: Why Vancouver is now a harder sell to lure NHL free agents
Article content DeBrusk got fair value and term, was closer to his Edmonton family roots, and expected his playoff run would be extended. After all, the Canucks nearly advanced to the Western Conference final in 2024 and there was reason to believe the best was yet to come. His father, Louie, a former hard-rock winger turned analyst and constant confidant, was also a teammate of head coach Rick Tocchet with the Phoenix Coyotes. 'There are lots of things that go into it, and you get to play with (Elias) Pettersson or (J.T.) Miller. It's a team that's ready to win and a city that's ready to win,' DeBrusk gushed after signing. 'Vancouver really pushed hard and really wanted me. I'm very confident and very excited. 'I've been overwhelmed and feel very honoured. I like the way they play. Hard to play against. It's a great opportunity for me. Lots of punch there.'
