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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Fitness Superstore Appoints Antony Morrison as New Commercial Sales Development Manager
Fitness Superstore are exclusive distributors of SHUA Fitness Equipment NORTHAMPTON, England, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitness Superstore, the UK's leading supplier of home fitness equipment, is pleased to announce the appointment of Antony Morrison as its new Commercial Sales Development Manager, effective Monday 2nd June 2025. This strengthening of leadership is to drive B2B Growth in the Commercial Fitness marketplace which coincides with their exclusive partnership with SHUA Fitness. Antony joins Fitness Superstore with over 15 years of commercial leadership experience in the fitness industry, including a decade specialising in commercial gym equipment sales. His career began at Life Fitness UK, where he held several key positions including Key Account Manager, Southern Territory Manager, and ultimately National Sales Manager. During his tenure, Antony was instrumental in shaping both regional and national sales strategies, forging strong client partnerships, and driving sustainable growth across multiple sectors. More recently, Antony served as Sales Director for two major UK corporates, where he led high-performing sales teams and implemented scalable business development frameworks across the national market. This strategic hire reflects Fitness Superstore's commitment to accelerating its B2B growth across hospitality, public sector, corporate wellness, and private gym markets. With an already impressive range of full commercial equipment, enhanced infrastructure, and a deepening presence in the commercial fitness landscape, the company is poised for a new phase of expansion. In his new role, Antony will collaborate closely with the sales, marketing, product development, and digital teams to execute forward-thinking strategies aimed at client engagement and commercial success. "Fitness Superstore has established itself as a respected force in the fitness retail sector, and I'm thrilled to be joining at such a pivotal time," said Antony Morrison."The opportunity to shape and drive commercial growth across such a dynamic and ambitious business is incredibly exciting. I look forward to working with the talented teams here, and our valued partners at SHUA Fitness to deliver exceptional solutions and outcomes for our commercial partners." About Fitness SuperstoreFitness Superstore is the UK's largest supplier of fitness equipment, offering a comprehensive portfolio of premium home and commercial gym solutions. The company partners with leading global fitness brands and serves a broad client base across retail, corporate, hospitality, education, and public sector markets. About SHUA Fitness Founded in 1996, SHUA Fitness is a global fitness brand trusted by professionals and facilities worldwide. With presence in over 100 countries and more than 30,000 fitness centres, SHUA delivers innovative and reliable solutions for both elite and everyday athletes — including serving the official athlete village at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games. Media Contact: Commercial@ Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ms. Rachel Is Not Backing Down From Speaking Out About Gaza, Even If It Costs Her Career
Ms. Rachel — the bubbly, sing-songy children's YouTuber personality who has probably caught the affection of a child you know and love — has made it clear that she won't stop speaking up about the children in Gaza, even if it means risking her career. Known off-screen as Rachel Accurso, Ms. Rachel has built a massive brand with over 15 million YouTube subscribers, a Netflix deal, and a line of merchandise. In a recent interview with NPR, when asked if she's received pushback from financial backers about her outspoken stance, she said, "There has been, but I wouldn't be Ms. Rachel if I didn't deeply care about all kids. And I would risk everything, and I will risk my career over and over to stand up for them. It's all about the kids for me." Ms. Rachel has been speaking out for the kids affected by the tragedy in Gaza since 2024, when she first shared a video fundraising for children in war zones, including those in Gaza, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Ukraine. Since then, she's only gotten more outspoken, especially in the last month. In May, she shared a series of posts and videos of her meeting Rahaf, a 3-year-old girl who lost both her legs in an airstrike. Rahaf was able to be medically evacuated thanks to the help of the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. "When I saw pictures of Rahaf in Gaza on the hospital floor, I saw the devastating consequences of endless bombing and continuous violations of children's human rights," Ms. Rachel wrote. "Rahaf is now thriving because she has access to medical care, food, water and a safe place to live. It's so clear what we need to give children so they can grow up into healthy, happy adults." Ms. Rachel shared that Rahaf's father and two younger brothers are still in Gaza. Ms. Rachel said Rahaf and her mother, Israa, also a teacher, avoid eating during FaceTime calls with them because the family has so little food. In another post, Ms. Rachel sings and dances with Rahaf in her signature pink T-shirt, blue jean overalls, and ever-cheerful tone. But her caption is somber: "We both love our children with all of our hearts. We want the same thing for them. But my son will have dinner tonight, a story and snuggle with me, school in the morning… and hers won't. If the situation was the other way around, what would I hope Israa would do for me?" Related: A Republican's Response To A "Tax The Rich" Chant At His Town Hall Is Going Viral This past week, Ms. Rachel addressed world leaders, calling out their silence. "Leaders, be so ashamed of your silence. Be so ashamed that you've seen the same images and videos that we've all seen, but they haven't moved you to do the right thing," she said. "Be so ashamed that you normally speak out for human rights. You normally speak out for children everywhere, but you won't know because they're Palestinian." Ms. Rachel has received some criticism, like from pro-Israel group StopAntisemitism, who asked the DoJ to investigate Ms. Rachel over her posts about Palestinian children, arguing Ms. Rachel has been "remunerated to disseminate Hamas-aligned propaganda to her millions of followers." Ms. Rachel did not respond to the allegations, but made her stance clear in recent posts. "It's not a crime to say the children of Gaza should have food and medical care – it's a crime to keep it from them," she posted. Related: "I Am So Torn With What You Are Doing" — 11 Posts From MAGA Business Owners Who Are So Close To Getting It She also reiterated her stance against all hate. In a post this week, she wrote, "I stand against all forms of hate and violence — including antisemitism, anti-Palestinian hate, anti-Arab hate, anti-Muslim hate and all hate meant to divide us and cause harm rather than bring us together. Every child, person and every family deserves to feel valued, loved and safe." To NPR, she said the criticism is "painful," but she sticks to her faith and advocacy. "I have to remind myself that people don't know my heart, and people try to tell you who you are, but you know who you are. And I know how deeply and equally I care for all children, and I do lean on my faith in that situation," she said. "I recently sat down with someone who has a family member that was taken hostage, and sitting with her and hearing the harrowing accounts. Feeling her pain, the anguish, the desperation to get that loved one home, where that loved one belongs, and have the family be complete. If you sat with her as well, if you just sat with her, you would want more than anything for that family to be whole again and them to not be suffering immensely." On social media, her voice does not go unnoticed. "God bless Ms. Rachel. A true inheritor of Mr. Rogers's legacy," one person wrote after another applauded Ms. Rachel for speaking out against leaders who have stayed silent on tragedies in Gaza. "Thank you for using your voice when so many with power choose silence. The children—and all Palestinians—deserve better. May more hearts follow your lead ❤️," another wrote in her comments. "Thank you for being so human," someone else wrote on her video dancing with Rahaf. "As a Jew I just want to say thank you. This shows nothing but insane kindness and compassion. Sending so much love," another said. According to U.N. agencies, of the 40,717 Palestinian bodies identified as of January, one-third – 13,319 — were children. An additional 25,000 have been estimated injured, and another 25,000 hospitalized for malnutrition. You can support and donate to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund here. Also in In the News: People Can't Believe This "Disgusting" Donald Trump Jr. Post About Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is Real Also in In the News: One Body Language Expert Spotted Something Very Telling When Donald Trump "Held His Own Hand" At His Recent Press Conference Also in In the News: Republicans Are Calling Tim Walz "Tampon Tim," And The Backlash From Women Is Too Good Not To Share
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
India opposes ADB move to grant $800 million loan to Pakistan
New Delhi: India opposed the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s move to grant a $800 million loan to Pakistan citing data that indicate Islamabad diverting development funds for military use, and cautioned the bank about impending credit risks for itself, two officials said. India shared deep concerns regarding the potential misuse of ADB resources, particularly in light of Pakistan's increasing defence expenditure, its declining tax-to-GDP ratio, and the lack of demonstrable progress on key macroeconomic reforms, they said requesting anonymity. India's strong opposition against ADB's financial aid to Pakistan came almost a month after New Delhi protested the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s decision to provide a $2.3 billion bailout package to Islamabad, which saw IMF imposing about a dozen stringent conditions attached with the credit facility, making diversion of funds almost impossible. According to a PTI report from Islamabad on Tuesday, ADB approved a $800 million loan to Pakistan for strengthening its fiscal sustainability and improving its public financial management. The credit package included a $300 million policy-based loan (PBL) and a $500 million programme-based guarantee (PBG), the report said. India cautioned the ADB regarding the possibility of misuse of its resources. The linkage between Pakistan's increase in expenditure on its military, as opposed to on development, cannot be fully explained solely in terms of its domestic resource mobilization, said the officials cited above. India highlighted that Pakistan's tax collection as a share of GDP declined from 13% in FY18 to 9.2% in FY23 and continues to remain way lower than the Asia and Pacific average of about 19%. However, there has been a significant increase in defense spending in the same period. This points to the possibility of diversion of funds made available to the country by the external agencies, they said. 'India expects the ADB management to adequately ring-fence the ADB financing, to prevent any such misuse,' one of them said. New Delhi questioned the management's argument that improvements were noticed in certain areas of reforms in Pakistan, and said had the previous programs, funded both from ADB and the IMF, succeeded in putting in place a sound macroeconomic policy environment, the country would not have approached the IMF for the 24th bail-out program, he said. 'Such a track record calls into question both the effectiveness of the program designs, their monitoring and their implementation by the authorities,' he said. Pakistan's poor track record of implementation stems from the military's deeply entrenched interference in economic affairs, posing risks of policy slippages and reversal of reforms as has been witnessed in the past, he added. Even when a civilian government is in power now, the army continues to play an outsized role in domestic politics and extends its tentacles deep into the economy. The situation has not changed for the better; rather the Pakistan Army now plays a leading role in the Special Investment Facilitation Council of Pakistan, he said. 'In fact, India expressed strong reservations about Pakistan's existing governance system, which poses a continuing severe threat to regional peace and security. The country's policy of cross-border terrorism has led to a worsening of the security situation in the region and has significantly escalated macroeconomic risks for Pakistan, which also heightens the enterprise risks for the ADB. India expects the ADB to closely monitor the implementation of the policy matrix to achieve the intended outcomes, he said. 'India also highlighted that the economic fragility of the borrowing country (Pakistan) poses credit risks to the ADB too,' he said. Pakistan's continued reliance on external debt raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of future exposures, especially in view of the high debt-to-GDP ratio and poor credit rating of the country, he said. Therefore, India urged ADB to be vigilant to safeguard the bank's financial health and long-term prospects, he added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Parul University hosts Dr S Jaishankar as chief guest for prestigious international convocation ceremony, addresses global graduates
In a momentous celebration of academic excellence, cultural unity, and global education, the Vadodara-based Parul University successfully hosted its special convocation ceremony for foreign national graduates, with Dr S Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event celebrated the academic accomplishments and cultural contributions of international students from over 20+ countries. - This landmark event marked the formal graduation of 720 international students who completed their academic programs at Parul University this year. Over 600 graduates attended the ceremony to receive their degrees, making it a grand gathering that brought together more than 2,700 international students, 100+ parents, 20 foreign officials and dignitaries, and witnessed by a gathering of 6,000+ attendees. Currently home to over 4,500 international students from different countries, including Nepal, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Bangladesh, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Ghana, Lesotho, Myanmar, Uganda, Papua New Guinea, Zambia, Bhutan, and Mauritius, Parul University has emerged as one of India's leading destinations for multicultural and inclusive higher education. Dr Jaishankar, a seasoned diplomat and one of India's most respected voices in global affairs, addressed the gathering with a compelling speech on the importance of international cooperation, education, and India's role in a connected world. In his keynote address, Dr Jaishankar highlighted the importance of education, friendships, and collaboration as a bridge between nations and commended the university for its role in promoting India as a global education hub. Dr Jaishankar, during his keynote address, advised students to be responsible and kind global citizens. He said, 'Develop strong habits earlier in life and avoid becoming shallow. It is a competitive world and we thrive to win but do not stoop low even if others do. Take on more responsibility because there is no better teacher than in the world,' Parul University's President Dr Devanshu Patel expressed his pride in the achievements of the international graduating class, stating, 'This convocation is not just a conclusion to their academic journey but the beginning of a new global chapter. These students are the future diplomats of knowledge, innovation, and cross-cultural unity. We were honored to have Dr Jaishankar join us for this special celebration. His words reminded us all of the power of diplomacy, education, and cross-cultural understanding in shaping a better future.' During his speech, he further advised the students saying,, 'Success is not measured in how much you earn, but it's in how many lives you impact. So be kind to others and have a global attitude and believe in yourself.' The event featured vibrant cultural performances by students from different nations, celebrating the diversity and inclusivity that define the global culture at Parul University, followed by the official conferral of degrees. The occasion marked not just the end of an academic journey, but the beginning of a global one for the graduating class and the event marked a significant milestone for the institution and reinforced its commitment to fostering a global academic community. Disclaimer: The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to it, and does not guarantee, vouch for or necessarily endorse any of the content.
NZ Herald
20-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Whanganui club rugby: Taihape second on premier table after win over Border
But having played hard games throughout the round, Taihape were conditioned for the tough stuff and took over in the second half to rattle off three straight tries, with Whale converting two of them, for a 26-13 turnaround with less than 10 minutes remaining. Getting a big lift from their bench, which included regular starters, dotting down were incumbent Steelform Whanganui prop Gabriel Hakaraia, who came on behind his brother Te Uhi and skipper Hoani Woodhead in the front row, reserve outside back Ryan Karatau and reserve forward Isaiah Mātana. Similar to Tāmata Hauhā Rātana in the Pa, Border managed to score near fulltime to at least secure what could be an important bonus point – reserve Rusiate Lalanabaravi getting a try which was duly converted. Taihape's victory made it three wins from their past four visits to Waverley since 2022. Also having reached the halfway point of their grade is the Tasman Tanning Senior teams, and the Border Seniors have now done something their Premier side hasn't – won a game on the field, as the home side secured a 35-14 victory over Bennett's Taihape to jump into the Top 8. There are new competition leaders and a sole unbeaten team, as McCarthy's Transport Ruapehu did what they promised and pulled the high-flying Forest 360 Marist Knights into an honest country scrap – holding on for a 15-11 win. The Whanganui Challenge Shield remains locked up at the Macnab Domain, but not without McCrea Scanning Counties having to work to keep up, beating bottom-of-the-table Gemini Pepper Construction Kaierau 22-10. The Spriggens Park derby narrowly went the way of Direct Connect Marist Celtic, who held off Seales Winslow Pirates 24-19 while, after their slow start to the campaign, Utiku Old Boys rocketed up to fifth spot on the table after their third straight win, beating home side Kelso Hunterville 31-20. Results, May 16-17 Tasman Tanning Premier Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist 28 (Daniel Kauika, Te Heru Reu Koro, Brett Joyes, Cyprien Bernard, Lachlan Fisher tries; Kauika pen) bt Tāmata Hauhā Rātana 21 (Onewa Tai, Shade Tuaine-Whanau, Rangi Kui tries; Kui 2 pen). HT: 13-5. Byfords Readimix Taihape 26 (Tremaine Gilbert, Gabriel Hakaraia, Ryan Karatau, Isaiah Mātana; Chad Whale 3 con) bt Waverley Harvesting Border 20 (Romu Senileba, Rusiate Lalanabaravi tries; Tyrone Albert 2 pen, 2 con). HT: 13-7 Border. Tasman Tanning Senior Dallison Park: Border bt Bennett's Taihape 35-14. Rochfort Park: McCarthy's Transport Ruapehu bt Forest 360 Marist Knights 15-11. Macnab Domain - Whanganui Challenge Shield: McCrea Scanning Counties bt Gemini Pepper Construction Kaierau 22-10. Spriggens Park: Direct Connect Marist Celtic bt Seales Winslow Pirates 24-19. Hunterville Domain: Utiku Old Boys bt Kelso Hunterville 31-20. Tasman Tanning Women Hunterville Domain: Heidi Macaulay Realty Bulls bt Hunterville 29-22. Marton Park: AGC Training Marist Clovers bt Marton Queenbeez by default.
