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Newsweek
5 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
Couple Go to Animal Shelter, Take a Chance on 'Oldest, Goodest' Dog There
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. After an unexpected loss of the couple's canine, Alanna and Keith decided to open their hearts to a senior dog whose eyes immediately pulled at their heartstrings. Alanna and her husband, Keith, received heartbreaking news of their 9-year-old St. Bernard passing away while on vacation in February. For months, they grieved their fur baby, unsure whether they could welcome home another dog, she told Newsweek via email. That is, until the couple came across a photo of Mulligan, a 10-year-old golden retriever at the Edmonton Humane Society in Canada. They slept on the decision, but his listing disappeared the next day. Days later, they saw his post returned, and they found out his initial adoption had fallen through. But again, they waited, and the process restarted. "A week passed, and something told us to check again," Alanna said. "There he was, waiting. We discussed that he was old, but decided it didn't matter. He deserved a safe and loving home, and we knew we could give it to him." Without taking any chances of him being gone again, they arrived at the shelter 30 minutes before it opened. They learned his previous owners, an elderly couple, surrendered him due to no longer being able to care for him. Then, he was returned by an adopter for being "too stinky." He lived at the animal shelter for three weeks. The stress of the shelter environment caused him to become anxious, and he received medication. He weighed about 30 pounds overweight and walked with a limp, yet the couple didn't mind. They were head over heels for this "oldest, goodest" dog. "From the moment we saw him in person, we knew we had to take him home," she said. Screenshots from a July 12 Instagram video of a couple adopting a 10-year-old golden retriever who was the "oldest" at the shelter. Screenshots from a July 12 Instagram video of a couple adopting a 10-year-old golden retriever who was the "oldest" at the shelter. @thegoldensaint/Instagram The couple shared Mulligan's adoption story on the Instagram account @thegoldensaint on July 12. Mulligan showed nothing but smiles when he met the couple. His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived. Alanna said during his first two days home, he barely left his bed, the couch or the living room rug. Then, his "spirit began to brighten," as he started exploring the house, watching birds through the window and adding pep to his step while outside. His upcoming vet appointment will help the couple develop a safe exercise plan to help get his weight under control. In the meantime, they're transitioning him to healthy food. The appointment could also include a hydrotherapy session to ease his joints, she said. "He's brought light back into our home and healing to our we're determined to help him live out his golden years in comfort and joy," she said. "And no matter how much time he has left, we'll make every moment count." Viewer Reactions The heartwarming adoption reached over 322,000 views and 30,859 likes on Instagram within three days of posting. "Thank you so much for giving this sweet boy a second chance at a wonderful life," commented an Instagram user. A second person wrote: "What a precious boy. So glad he found his forever home with you!" Another added: "You can definitely tell he's a good boy!! Aweeee, happy he found a home with you guys." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Express Tribune
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Brennan Lee Mulligan exits Dropout to pursue doll shoe craft: 'I'm better at making shoes than you are at anything.'
Brennan Lee Mulligan has announced his 'exit' from Dropout, stating he will dedicate himself to making custom shoes for American Girl dolls, in what appears to be a comedic sketch shared on Game Changer Shorts. The long-time Dimension 20 gamemaster and Dropout creator said in the video, 'Effective immediately, I will no longer be with adding, 'There is no bad blood between us. There's no drama.' Mulligan explained his decision, saying he wanted to focus on the 'craft and profession of making custom shoes for American Girl dolls,' referencing characters like Kit and Melody while criticising the dolls' current footwear for historical inaccuracy. In the announcement, Mulligan joked about following Daniel Day-Lewis's path, saying, 'Daniel D. Lewis left Hollywood to make shoes… I'm going to make smaller shoes and I'm better than him.' The video prompted Dropout to launch a website, using the tagline: 'I'm better at making shoes than you are at anything.' The sketch led to questions among fans about whether Mulligan's departure was genuine, but the comedic tone was consistent with Dropout's style. Mulligan has been a leading figure on Dropout since 2018, serving as executive producer and gamemaster for Dimension 20 and appearing on Game Changer and Make Some Noise.
Daily Record
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Boxer Lennon Mulligan praised after landing Commonwealth Silver title
Lennon Mulligan beat Callum Singh to the title in Glasgow in June Boxing promoter Francis Gilluley reckons he has a real prospect on his hands after Lennon Mulligan won the Commonwealth Silver bantamweight title in Glasgow last month. Mulligan beat Coventry's Callum Singh in a sixth-round stoppage to take the title at the Doubletree by Hilton at the end of June. The Glasgwegian attacked his English opponent with a flurry of punches and a vicious first-round knockdown would have stopped most boxers in their tracks. Singh, who was undefeated in seven going into the fight, kept going, even when he looked down and out, but a ferocious left hook to the body in the sixth round proved too much, with Mulligan's hand raised. The Engishman's corner admitted they would have thrown the towel in, had the fight not been stopped in the sixth round. That leaves Mulligan on 7-0 as a pro, following an impressive amateur career. Fighting Scots Gym owner Gilluley said: 'Lennon put Singh down in the first after both went to war, and continued to win the rounds until the fifth, when Singh started coming back into the fight. 'Round six, it was over when Lennon put Singh down again from a left body shot to the liver. He never recovered, and the referee stopped the fight. 'Lennon now has youth Commonwealth and Silver Commonwealth, after only seven fights. 'That has elevated him to number three in the British rankings, which is fantastic. 'It's great news for us, too. He'll be fighting again in September or October, we're waiting to hear.'
Scotsman
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs new boy helped hammer Gray's men
Scotland hopeful wants to join Bowie in Steve Clarke's squad Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, 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... New Hibs signing Josh Mulligan has revealed how playing in a one-sided thrashing of the Easter Road side last season left the Dundee star convinced that David Gray's men were a seriously good team just struggling to catch a lucky break. And he immediately wanted to be part of that group when Hibs came calling for him at the end of the campaign. Mulligan, who knocked back offers from the English Championship to commit himself to Hibs on a four-year contract after his deal at Dens wound down, played in the 4-1 home win over Gray's relegation strugglers back in November. The visitors actually took the lead on the day but had Jordan Obita sent off after just 12 minutes – and collapsed to a heavy defeat. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Mulligan impressed despite final score Surprisingly, Mulligan – who also played in a 4-0 loss to Hibs in April, by which time the Edinburgh side were cruising towards a third place finish in the Scottish Premiership – singled out that loss when asked how the performances of Gray's men last season had influenced his thinking, saying: "Yeah, massive. We played them three times, but I only played in two of the games and even the game that we won, I felt they were a really strong side. 'They got the man sent off which kind of killed the game for them. But the way they played and the sort of chemistry that everyone had – I just thought: 'I want to be a part of that.' So I'm looking forward to the games ahead." League phase European football the target Equally at home as a right wingback or in central midfielder, Mulligan believes Hibs should be aiming to make the league phases of European football this season. And insists that a top six finish in the league should be a minimum. On a personal level, he's looking forward to being reunited with former Scotland Under-21 team-mate Kieron Bowie. And following his example by making the leap into Steve Clarke's senior national team squad? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Definitely,' he said, pointing out: 'I think it's not just Kieron, there have been quite a few to have come from the 21 set-up. I'm definitely looking at that and wanting to be a part of that. "I was with Kieron with the under-21s, so I know Kieron well and get on well with him, so I knew him before coming. Yeah, he's a goal scorer. 'I mean, if he gets a chance, he'll take it. I set him up in one game actually; it was a good goal. He's a really good player." Looking forward to getting some early game time for Hibs, Mulligan obviously has one eye on the Europa League second qualifying round tie against Midtjylland, pointing out: 'This is my first time sort of involved in that and yeah, obviously I can't wait. I've played in the under-21 set-up and played against, you know, good players and big countries. I love challenging myself against that type of player, and I'm looking forward to it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This has all come about quite quick – signing, and then straight on the plane to Holland, but yeah, it's been brilliant so far, really enjoying my time and looking forward to the week ahead. "Yeah, there were a few offers on the table, but nothing really that I thought was going to be anything serious. Malky Mackay and Hibs came in really strong, and they were really keen. 'You want to go somewhere you're wanted, and this was definitely a place that I wanted to come. So it was good. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Honestly, I don't have any preference where I play on the pitch. I feel quite comfortable in both positions. 'I don't feel out of place or lost when I'm in whichever position. Both are great for me, I think they both suit me well, and my attributes are good for those positions."
Irish Independent
03-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Customer bills will rise to fund €18bn upgrade of Ireland's power grid, but there's confusion over how much hikes will be
There is confusion, however, over how much customer bills will rise to help fund the spending. The huge investment would pay for strengthening networks to cope with extreme events like Storm Éowyn and allow for the connection of tens of thousands of new homes and businesses. It would boost capacity for the expansion of electric vehicles and heat pumps and prepare the grid to carry power from planned offshore windfarms. It would cover the cost of 70 new or updated substations, 50,000 pole replacements, over 300km of underground cables and more than 1,000km of new or upgraded overhead lines. Network tariffs – part of the charges that make up customer bills – will rise to raise the funds but it is not clear by how much. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), which proposes to sign off on the five-year plan, says it should only add between €6 and €16 to the average annual bill. However, ESB Networks which, with EirGrid, put the plan together, estimated that it would add €83 to an average annual bill. Full details of the five-year plan are to be published today and put out for public consultation for 10 weeks after which the CRU will make its final decision. However, the regulator has proposed allowing ESB Networks and EirGrid to go ahead with almost all the projects they submitted. The two bodies jointly sought approval for an €18.98bn spending plan for 2026-2030. The CRU has approved €14.1bn at the outset but says the figure can be increased to €18.1bn before 2030 so long as projects are being delivered as promised and on time. At the lower figure, the CRU says it has calculated the impact on customer bills to be around €6 per year, rising to €16 if the higher figure is reached. The spending plan, called Price Review 6 (PR6), is triple the spend of the last five years, and the CRU acknowledged it was a huge increase. It said Ireland was going through an unprecedented change in the use and demand for electricity, and significant investment was required to ensure the network was up to the task. 'The investment by ESBN and EirGrid in our energy infrastructure is crucial to ensure Ireland can accelerate its move to a cleaner and more secure supply of energy as we progress to 2030,' Fergal Mulligan, CRU commissioner, said. Mr Mulligan said costs to the consumer would be monitored annually. 'We realise that these significant investments may lead to increases in consumer bills in the short term,' Mr Mulligan said. 'Given the financial pressures that many households currently face, network companies must keep the cost of moving to cleaner energy as low as possible for customers.' The CRU said customers should shop around for the most suitable tariffs for their needs which could minimise the impact of any increased charges that suppliers may pass on to them.
