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Daily Mail
an hour ago
- General
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE The devastating true story of the Marines' 'Magnificent B*stards' - and the legacy that haunts them 20 years on
They were christened the Magnificent B*stards, yet they were warriors without a war. Kept stateside after 9/11 and left floating in the Pacific during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, the thousand men of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines were told they were benchwarmers in an era of combat.
ABC News
3 hours ago
- Health
- ABC News
Saving Samoa's bees; a mission in motion
This Week on Radio Australia — we're turning up the volume on Pacific voices! On Nesia Daily, hosts Jacob McQuire and Michael Chow buzz into the world of beekeeping in Samoa, catching up with a local beekeeper in the wake of World Bee Day. Over on Politok, Scott Waide dives deep into the Pacific's health crisis unpacking the political pulse behind the region's struggling systems. And on Nesian Footy, Sam Wykes and Tinirau Arona go one-on-one with a former rugby star, tracing his wild ride across continents — the highs, the heartbreaks, and everything in between. From culture to current affairs, sport to storytelling — it's all happening this week on Radio Australia. Relax into your Sunday morning with two hours of the best stories from across the Pacific. Host Kuntamari crofts, will take you on a Pacific Sundays journey, bringing you stories that will inspire, entertain and inform you.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Inside Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk's renovated LA home: Her favorite 'cute little' feature revealed
Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk, is steadily carving a space for herself beyond football sidelines. Known for her headline-making NFL game-day fashion, she's now drawing attention for her growing interest in interior design. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While their California home features plenty of stylish upgrades, it's a 'cute little' seating nook in the living room that she loves most, a cozy corner that now keeps Kyle off the floor after games and adds a warm, personal touch to their space. With Galey Alix's touch, Kristin Juszczyk turned a disaster into a cozy win for husband Kyle Juszczyk After a sudden kitchen flood at their California home, the couple decided to embark on a full renovation journey. Partnering with former HGTV designer Galey Alix, they transformed their 4,300 sq. ft. residence into a warm, calming space styled with a 'Pacific cozy' theme a blend of modern minimalism and comforting textures. Kristin was genuinely impressed by Galey Alix's work, praising her in a recent interview. 'It was the best experience I could have ever imagined, and I don't know how I could ever do anything different now. Galey really added so much seating in our living room that we didn't have before. After games, Kyle was notorious for laying on the floor watching film on his iPad, but now he doesn't have to do that anymore," Kristin said (via PEOPLE). This thoughtful addition perfectly blends comfort and practicality, elevating their daily living experience. From cozy corners to a cute office fridge, Kristin Juszczyk proves it's the little things that matter While the home boasts stunning upgrades throughout, it's a humble living room seating nook that stands out as Kristin's personal favourite. She calls it her 'cute little' detail not just for its design, but for its purpose. Adding to her list of simple joys, Kristin also recently shared another fun update, 'Got myself a cute little refrigerator for my LA office.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Whether it's a new fridge or a thoughtfully designed space at home, it's clear she finds happiness in the little things that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Also read: From custom fashion to curated interiors, Kristin continues to evolve as a creative force. Her home reflects that same philosophy a place where comfort meets charm, and function blends seamlessly with style. What began as a renovation project has now become a heartfelt expression of personality, practicality, and modern elegance.
Fox News
4 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
Hawaii Passes a Climate Change Tax on Visitors
This state becomes the first to introduce a climate change tax on visitors and hint, it's actually not California! I'm Tomi Lahren, more next. Despite blue states generally being the most geographically beautiful in the country, their taxes, regulations, woke policies and deranged populations make them less appealing than perhaps they ought to be. Here's another example of just that, Hawaii became the first state in the nation to introduce a 'climate change tax' on visitors. Their Democrat governor signed the so-called 'green fee' into law this week which will be slapped on tourists in an effort to make THEM pay for their 'fair share' of the carbon footprint. The fee will begin next January and will consist of a .75% tax on visitors staying at hotels and vacation rentals. Hmm.. penalizing tourists doesn't seem like the best way to attract them, especially as you essentially blame them for ruining your state. But this idea got me thinking, perhaps we should start slapping a Liberal tax on all the folks who visit or move to our great red cities and states and then proceed to RUIN THEM! Now THAT I could get behind. I'm Tomi Lahren and you watch my show 'Tomi Lahren is Fearless' at Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
National Post
5 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
U.S. defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China
SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defense. Article content Article content He said Washington will bolster its defenses overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as rapidly developing threats by Beijing, particularly in its aggressive stance toward Taiwan. China has conducted numerous exercises to test what a blockade would look like of the self-governing island, which Beijing claims as its own and the U.S. has pledged to defend. Article content Article content China's army 'is rehearsing for the real deal,' Hegseth said in a keynote speech at a security conference in Singapore. 'We are not going to sugarcoat it — the threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent.' Article content Article content 'Some of the claims are completely fabricated, some distort facts and some are cases of a thief crying 'stop thief,' said Rear Adm. Hu Gangfeng, vice president of China's National Defense University. He did not offer specific objections. Article content 'These actions are nothing more than attempts to provoke trouble, incite division and stir up confrontation to destabilize the Asia-Pacific region,' he said. Article content China has a stated goal of ensuring its military is capable of taking Taiwan by force if necessary by 2027, a deadline that is seen by experts as more of an aspirational goal than a hard war deadline. Article content China also has built sophisticated, artificial islands in the South China Sea to support new military outposts and developed highly advanced hypersonic and space capabilities, which are driving the United States to create its own space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defenses. Article content Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a global security conference hosted by the International Institute for Security Studies, Hegseth said China is no longer just building up its military forces to take Taiwan, it's 'actively training for it, every day.' Article content Hegseth also called out China for its ambitions in Latin America, particularly its efforts to increase its influence over the Panama Canal. Article content He urged Indo-Pacific countries to increase defense spending to levels similar to the 5% of their gross domestic product European nations are now pressed to contribute. Article content 'We must all do our part,' Hegseth said. Article content Following the speech, the European Union's top diplomat Kaja Kallas pushed back at Hegseth's comment that European countries should focus their defense efforts in their own region and leave the Indo-Pacific more to the U.S. She said that with North Korean troops fighting for Russia and China supporting Moscow, European and Asian security were 'very much interlinked.'
