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BBC News
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Street dance and graffiti at Birmingham's 10th hip-hop festival
A three-day Birmingham hip-hop festival has announced a programme that includes workshops, graffiti classes and street dance battles as it celebrates its 10th B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival will host activities and a special guest music performance yet to be announced at venues around the by the Birmingham Hippodrome and other creative groups, the free sessions will be on from 30 May to 1 Evans, head of festivals and sites at the theatre said: "There's something in there for everyone, including favourites from the festival's history plus some exciting new additions." A Young Community Drop In at the Hippodrome kick-starts things on 30 May, with industry professionals running dance and music workshops for youngsters over the age of event, which coincides with school half term, will offer "chilled vibes, with a live DJ, workshops, crafts and more", said Mathilde Petford, the theatre's young people and community manager. Dance masterclasses will take place on the Friday evening led by international guest artists and judges from Break Mission and the Birmingham-based Queer-Side Dance Championships, including Viktor Manoel, Panda Waack and Saturday, the festival spreads to the Southside area with dance competition qualifiers, a block party with graffiti and resident DJs Scratchers Delight, plus basketball and Sunday, dance battles will be taking place on Central Street at the Bullring Shopping said the festival included an inclusive street-dance workshop for disabled, neurodivergent, D/deaf and visually-impaired dancers on 30 May and access hubs, accessible viewpoints, a chill-out zone and sensory walk on 31 May. "We have curated a programme where access is front and centre as we want everyone at B-SIDE Hip-Hop Festival to have an enjoyable and inclusive experience," Charlotte Boyer, access lead at the theatre said. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Forbes
Android Circuit: Galaxy S25 Edge Disappointment, OnePlus Watch 3 Launch, Pixel 10 Pro Fold Plans
Taking a look back at this week's news and headlines across the Android world, including Galaxy S25 Edge disappointment, Pixel 10 Pro Fold details, OnePlus Watch 3 arrives, happy birthday Redmagic, CMD Phone 2 Pro announced, OnePlus's brave design choice, and Mediatek's updated flaghip chip… Android Circuit is here to remind you of a few of the many discussions around Android in the last seven days. You can also read my weekly digest of Apple news here on Forbes. Samsung may restrict the latest design flex to South Korea and China. The Galaxy S25 Edge is the fourth model in the S25 family announced at January's Galaxy Unwrapped event, but the only model not yet on sale. Given the presumably high manufacturing cost alongside the limited audience for such a fashionably thin and expensive device, the decision is understandable: 'It sounds like the Galaxy S25 Edge may share its fate with another limited-edition Samsung phone, i.e., the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, which debuted in Korea and China last year. Fortunately, the Galaxy S25 Edge should come to other markets down the line rather than staying limited to only two." (SamMobile) This week saw details on not only the Pixel 10 family pricing, but the future plans for the Pixel family over the next few years. In terms of devices, Google looks to be settled on a main line of the Pixel and Pixel Pro smartphones (with Pro and Pro XL models) in Q3, and the mid-range Pixel A Series in Q1. As for the Pixel Fold, it looks to have found a stable home: "It is also likely that the Pixel Fold model will continue to be released alongside the other Pixel flagship devices, as was the case in 2024 with the Pixel 9 series. This means we can look forward to seeing four Pixel devices released at the same time, every August, for the next few years. With the Pixel a-series launching in the Spring, as has been the case since the start of the Pixel a-series back in 2019 with the Pixel 3a series." (Android Headlines) OnePlus has released the OnePlus Watch 3 in the UK. Of note is the '60 second check-in' feature. This triggers the various biometric sensors to poll your body and offer a snapshot of data, including heart rate, ECG, blood oxygen, mental wellness, and temperature. As Matt Evans points out in his review, this is the current Wear OS many believe sets the standard: "As a Wear OS watch experience, functionally it performs as smoothly and as well as any Wear OS watch I've yet used, including the Google Pixel Watch 3. It's an option most Android phone users should consider, and it's sure to make its way into our best Android watches list in future." (OnePlus via T3). To celebrate its seventh anniversary of producing gaming phones, the Redmagic team have announced several special offers built around the current Redmagic 10, with flat discounts, bundles, and bonus discounts for returning customers. As for the Redmagic 10 itself, it has the high specifications a gaming smartphone needs, but that comes at a price: "For those looking to be as competitive as possible when playing, a new RedMagic phone is guaranteed to provide top-of-the-line hardware. But that competitive price comes with a cost… the number of software and security updates Nubia will provide. For me, this is the weakest point of the RedMagic 10 Pro package—it comes with just one Android update (taking the handset to Android 16 but no further), two years of UI upgrades, and three years of security updates." (Redmagic via Forbes). Nothing Tech's next budget-focused smartphone has been announced. Under the CMF brand, the CMF Phone 2 Pro will go on sale in the UK on April 28 alongside a refreshed set of accessories, including the CMF Buds 2, CMF Buds 2a and CMF Buds 2 Plus. While we don't have full specs for Phone 2 Pro, there are some intriguing possibilities: "Last year, the company released the CMF Phone 1, which sold for $199 and was a cool piece of affordable tech. Exactly what the meaning of Pro is in the name isn't clear — though I'd imagine it involves multiple cameras. Last year's model had two, so the Pro addition may indicate a third, as it did on the recent Nothing Phone (3a) Pro." (Forbes). Ahead of the OnePlus 13T launch in China, a significant design change has been announced on social media. While it has been attempted before (and reversed on subsequent handsets), OnePlus is once more looking to remove the iconic three-way Alert Slider: "Recently, we learned it will be a small phone with a 6,000+ mAh battery. And now, OnePlus has confirmed it will replace the signature 'Alert Slider' with an all-new button called Quick Key on this phone. A company executive revealed this new button on the Chinese website Weibo." (91mobiles). Mediatek has launched a mid-cycle upgrade to its flagship chipset. The Dimensity 9400+ bumps up the CPU speed and improves on the AI performance of the base model. Expect to see Vivo, Oppo and Realme phones use the new silicon, challenging Qualcomm and Samsung in the system-on-chip field. "The Dimensity 9400+ clocks its prime Cortex-X925 at 3.73 GHz vs 3.62 GHz on the regular Dimensity 9400. A Geekbench leak from earlier confirms its four Cortex-A720 cores get a boost to 2.4 GHz (vs 2.0 GHz). Otherwise, both chips are largely identical to each other on the CPU front." (Notebookcheck). Android Circuit rounds up the news from the Android world every weekend here on Forbes. Don't forget to follow me so you don't miss any coverage in the future, and of course, read the sister column in Apple Loop! Last week's Android Circuit can be found here, and if you have any news and links you'd like to see featured in Android Circuit, get in touch!
Bloomberg
17-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
DigitalBridge Head of Europe Matt Evans Is Leaving the Company
DigitalBridge Group Inc. 's head of Europe, Matt Evans, is leaving the firm to pursue other opportunities, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. A representative for Boca Raton, Florida-based DigitalBridge didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Evans declined to comment.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Somerset NHS worker to run Bath Half Marathon for Alzheimer's Society
A Somerset NHS worker is set to run a half marathon in the name of charity, writes Matt Evans. Jessica Robertson, an NHS mental health wellbeing practitioner from Shepton Mallet, is inviting anyone whose family has been affected by dementia to donate to her fundraising effort when she runs in the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday, March 16. The 34-year-old has witnessed the first-hand challenges dementia brings to individuals and their families, and anyone wishing to support her can donate at Jess pledged to do the 21 km run in honour of her grandfather Brian, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2018, and in memory of her grandmother Maureen, who sadly passed away last year. The NHS practitioner said: "Grandad is really well cared for at St Benedict's Nursing Home, but witnessing his decline with dementia has been heartbreaking, so when I decided to run the half marathon, Alzheimer's Society was the obvious charity for me to support. "More people are being diagnosed with dementia every year, so the charity's work helping create a world where every person affected by the condition gets the support and care they deserve is vital. "Initially my target was £300, but friends and family have already committed £450, so I'm hoping I might end up with twice as much as I'd hoped."
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Bain Capital Announces Majority Investment in Milacron, a Leading Global Provider of Highly Engineered Plastic Processing Solutions
BOSTON & BATESVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 5, 2025-- Bain Capital, a leading private investment firm, today announced a majority investment in the Milacron Injection Molding and Extrusion business (or the 'Company'), a globally renowned provider of highly engineered plastic processing equipment and services. Bain Capital will partner with Milacron's current owner, Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI), who will remain a significant investor in the business to accelerate the Company's continued growth. Bain Capital entered into a definitive agreement to purchase an ownership stake of approximately 51% of Milacron for $287 million, subject to customary closing adjustments. Hillenbrand will retain an ownership stake of approximately 49%. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Since 1968, Milacron has been a global provider of highly engineered plastic processing solutions including injection molding and extrusion equipment as well as aftermarket parts and services. Milacron has long been recognized as a market leader for its product and service expertise serving a variety of end-markets, including the construction, automotive, packaging, consumer goods, and medical industries. With the largest installed base of equipment in the U.S., Milacron serves as a complete lifecycle partner, leveraging its extensive support network to deliver comprehensive aftermarket parts and services solutions. 'Milacron is an iconic American manufacturing business with a 50-year legacy of driving innovation in plastics,' said Matt Evans, a Partner at Bain Capital Special Situations. 'With manufacturers increasingly focused on supply-chain resilience and domestic production, we believe the U.S. is entering a manufacturing renaissance that will create significant opportunities for industry leaders like Milacron. With its advanced engineering capabilities, global reach, and deep customer relationships, Milacron is well-positioned to build on its strong foundation.' 'We are excited to partner with Mac Jones, the President of Milacron, and the entire Milacron team to support the next chapter of growth of one of the world's premier plastics processing solutions businesses,' added Chris Sun, a Principal at Bain Capital Special Situations. 'Milacron combines industry-leading engineering and manufacturing capabilities with innovative technology to enable the production of essential products used daily in the U.S. and around the world. We share a common vision with Milacron's associates, customers, and other partners to continue building on Milacron's more than 50-year legacy to create an even stronger future ahead.' 'Following an in-depth portfolio review, we determined that Milacron would be best positioned for the future through this partnership with Bain Capital,' said Kim Ryan, Hillenbrand President & CEO. 'Bain Capital has a proven track record of successful corporate partnerships and will provide greater resources to Milacron, which we believe will drive future growth and success for Milacron's associates and customers, as well as for Hillenbrand's shareholders.' Bain Capital's Special Situations team is making this investment following the successful close of its second vintage of funds, which raised over $9 billion. Bain Capital Special Situations has $22 billion in assets under management and has invested more than $16 billion since inception in 2018, providing bespoke capital solutions to meet the diverse needs of companies, entrepreneurs and asset owners. With a long track record of supporting industrial and manufacturing businesses globally, the team brings deep expertise in driving operational growth and long-term value creation. The transaction is expected to close at the end of the Company's fiscal second quarter or beginning of the fiscal third quarter. Deutsche Bank is serving as exclusive financial advisor, and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is serving as legal advisor to Bain Capital. About Bain Capital Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 1,850 employees, and approximately $185 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit Follow @BainCapital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter). About Hillenbrand Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Its portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. The Company pursues excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements that are within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided thereunder, which reflect the current views of Bain Capital and Hillenbrand regarding future events, expectations, plans, and prospects for Milacron following the announced transaction. These statements are based on assumptions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected benefits of the transaction; Milacron's future growth, market position, and business strategy; anticipated industry trends, including implications with respect to growing supply chain resilience and domestic manufacturing; and the expected timing of the transaction closing. Any number of factors, many of which are beyond Hillenbrand and Bain Capital's control, could cause Hillenbrand and Bain Capital's performance to differ significantly from what is described in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the ability to recognize the benefits of any acquisition or divestiture, including the Milacron injection molding and extrusion business sale (the 'Proposed Transaction'), including potential synergies and cost savings or the failure of Hillenbrand and Bain Capital or any acquired company, or the Proposed Transaction, to achieve its plans and objectives generally; any failure by the parties to satisfy any conditions to the Proposed Transaction; the possibility that the Proposed Transaction is ultimately not consummated; potential adverse effects of the announcement or results of the Proposed Transaction on the market price of the Hillenbrand's common stock; and risks related to diversion of management's attention from Hillenbrand's ongoing business operations due to the Proposed Transaction. There can be no assurances that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated. Readers are urged to consider these risks and uncertainties in evaluating forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. For a more in-depth discussion of certain factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, see the discussions in Hillenbrand's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking information in this release speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Hillenbrand and Bain Capital undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, made to reflect new information, future developments or otherwise. For Bain Capital: Charlyn Lusk / Scott Lessne [email protected] / [email protected] (646) 502-3549 / (646) 502-3569 Corporate Communications for Hillenbrand: Gladstone Place Partners Lauren Odell / Danielle Fornabaio Phone: 212-230-5930 Email: [email protected] SOURCE: Bain Capital Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 02/05/2025 04:23 PM/DISC: 02/05/2025 04:23 PM
