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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
What Man Does in Hospital Waiting Room Sparks Fury: 'Ridiculous'
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. A post capturing a man vaping indoors at a hospital while sitting beside a person with breathing difficulties has gone viral, fueling anger about public vaping and raising questions about etiquette in shared health-care spaces. The Reddit post was uploaded on July 15 on the r/mildlyinfuriating subreddit by a user who did not share their name or age with Newsweek and asked to be identified only as "Quartz." The post features a photo of a man in a hospital waiting room holding a vaping device. "I took the photo yesterday during an appointment for my grandfather. I'm not certain of the city, but it was taken in Mississippi," Quartz told Newsweek on Thursday. The post, titled "Vaping In hospital waiting room," has received over 38,000 upvotes, with many expressing disbelief and criticism of the man's behavior. In a caption shared with the post, Quartz wrote: "I swear people can't go five minutes without sucking on their damn vape. Like. You're in a hospital? Already a no smoking zone why would your raspberry surprise ultra [vape] be any different?" Quartz added that, while the room was quiet—"only the three of us in here"—the setting was still public. "My grandparents used to smoke but quit after my grandpa got lung cancer and he was in here waiting earlier. And I have my own breathing issues. You just never really know what people are walking into the waiting room with," the post read. "The least you could do is go outside or just wait and smoke later. 1/10 person would not recommend." An image shared in a Reddit post showing a man using a vaping device in a hospital waiting room. An image shared in a Reddit post showing a man using a vaping device in a hospital waiting room. REDDIT The global electronic cigarette and vape market size was estimated to be valued at $28 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $183 billion by 2030, according to a report by Grand View Research. North America dominated the global market with a share of over 40 percent in 2022, the report noted. "The public's growing understanding of electronic cigarettes being safer than traditional cigarettes, particularly among younger people, is forecast to fuel market expansion due to numerous studies conducted by medical institutions and associations," the report said. Quartz said they have undiagnosed asthma and have experienced breathing problems in the past, but do not carry a rescue inhaler. While the vaping wasn't constant, they still found it concerning given the environment. "His vaping wasn't too big of a problem for me, given he wasn't doing it often, and I had a mask on," Quartz said. "It was just the three of us … with one camera in the corner and no staff around." The hospital's layout also contributed to the inaction. "This particular waiting room was in a more-secluded area. It wasn't open like most others but was its own room. So, there wasn't really any openings to discreetly flag anyone down," Quartz said. When asked why they didn't confront the man, Quartz cited safety and a lack of urgency. "It wasn't a super-pressing matter at the time," they added. "He left rather quickly after the photo was taken. He did come back about an hour or two later, but, again, it wasn't for long because I left soon after. "But with the world we live in, and how vapers act when told they can't smoke, I didn't want to risk it over a small issue," Quartz added. "I didn't want to end up on the news over a vape." Quartz said that the post was not intended to spark outrage against the individual. "All in all, the biggest takeaway from this situation wasn't to really shame anyone. I took a single photo and posted it to a place where people shared little irritating things they've found in their day-to-day lives … wasn't a big problem at the time," Quartz added. "It really was just a simple post expressing frustration about bad social etiquette and not being considerate in public." Online, however, the reaction was swift and critical. "Seems that most people who vape have absolutely no consideration for those around them," wrote u/jasminesart. "That's ridiculous. There is no reason you cannot wait until you leave or go outside/to your car," posted u/Pale-Folklore. "I vape, and I will not even take it out of my pocket unless I'm outside, at home, or in my car …" "The hospital staff needs to tell him to stop. People are unhinged these days," wrote u/flying_cactus. "If you have to vape that bad why wouldn't you just go in the bathroom for a minute," added u/SparkleSelkie. "I work in a hospital. This happens all. Of. The. Time," commented u/Scrappyl77. Another user, u/AdministrativeStep98, added: "Honestly, should be getting kicked out. Like if you're fine enough to vape in the waiting room, go outside and ask to be called when it's your turn. Don't expose others who are in fragile states to such toxic second hand smoke." Do you have a similar story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Rescue Dog Arrives at Foster Carer—What He Does Hours Later Shocks Them All
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. A heartwarming meeting between two foster dogs has melted hearts online, after a New York City couple shared the heartwarming scene to Instagram. Animal foster carers Tate and fiancée Kate didn't expect Quartz, the puppy they'd been caring for for the past month, to still be waiting for a forever home when shy puppy Capy arrived. Capy is the a shy survivor of a horrific Brooklyn hoarding case where he was among over 100 dogs rescued from a home where his elderly neighbor had died. When he arrived at the foster home, the shy puppy spend the first hours hiding in his crate, unsure of the environment. But the moment he met Quartz, something shifted. The fearful pup stepped out to greet her, his tail twitching—his first show of trust in a long time. Kate and Tate react as their foster puppies meet for the first time in a viral video. Kate and Tate react as their foster puppies meet for the first time in a viral video. @katieandtatesfostermates/Instagram "We were obviously blown away by the incredibly sweet moment," Tate, 28, told Newsweek. "We were a little bit stressed because we were hoping that Quartz would get adopted over the weekend so we wouldn't end up with two fosters, but it turned out to be such a blessing in disguise because Quartz has really helped Capy come out of his shell." Read more Woman defends "hardest decision" to euthanize dog over behavior Woman defends "hardest decision" to euthanize dog over behavior Quartz, a three-month-old puppy from a Kentucky shelter, has quickly become part of Capy's recovery. In the video on Instagram with 1.4 million views, people were thrilled by the way the pair greeted each other. Posted earlier this week, the caption said: "When we realized he's probably been around a LOT of puppies in his lifetime we cried." Capy transformed with tail wags and cautious sniffs, while comments poured in from animal lovers. "Maybe this is why little Quartz is still with you," wrote one user. "She's part of Capy's healing." While another viewer said: "So much sweetness!" "The tail wagging made me so happy," agreed another commenter. Foster carers like Tate and Kate, who only gave their first names, play an essential role in supporting animals in need. In 2024, approximately 7 million animals entered U.S. shelters and rescues, according to Shelter Animals Count, and in the same time the number of dogs euthanized in shelters increased from 7 percent to 9 percent. As shelters struggle with overcrowding, foster support helps free up much-needed space for incoming animals without needing to resort to euthanasia. Tate explained that their audience on social media has been incredibly supportive, and they like sharing their foster journey with others. "We've been posting our fostering journey on social media for about the last year, we started posting because we had a special-needs dog who was struggling to find his forever home so we posted every day for over 100 days trying to get him adopted," Tate explained. "He did eventually find his forever home and we've just continued posting little videos about the dogs we foster, and people have been so incredibly kind and supportive." The future for Capy and Quarts looks bright, too. "Capy is already coming out of his shell so much every day and we're hopeful this progress will continue and he'll be available for adoption soon," Tate said. While Quartz went on her very first walk just days ago and is now ready to take on the world and find her own forever family. 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.
Tom's Guide
30-06-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Hurry! This portable cooling fan from Shark is $40 off in early Prime Day sales
In the words of Glenn Frey, the heat is on. This week looks set to deliver another mini heatwave which makes it even more important to stay hydrated and keep cool. One of the best ways to do so is by investing in a portable fan and right now, Shark's FlexBreeze HydroGo is currently slashed by 20% at Amazon, bringing the price down to just $119. The deal covers all the different colors of the fan, apart from Quartz which is currently unavailable. The FlexBreeze HydroGo is selling out fast. This innovative and portable cooling solution brings the breeze both indoors and outdoors. Plus, with cutting-edge misting technology, it creates a spa-like cooling effect that will see temperatures dropping and life in the sunshine improving. With rechargeable batteries, it can last up to 12 hours, keeping you cool and comfy. The FlexBreeze HydroGo launched back in March, but with temperatures looking to hit the high 70's towards the end of the first week of July, it's fair to say there's an uptick of interest in Shark's little fan. In fact, it looks like Amazon has had to restock as last week a number of different colorways were unavailable. You're also likely to have seen this little guy pop up on TikTok or Instagram in recent weeks. It seems like it's fast becoming this summer's Stanley water bottle. The beauty of this fan is that it's portable — so you can take it with you when you leave the safety of home A/C to venture into the backyard or out to the park. It's got a carry handle, weighs only 5lbs and, according to Shark, has a battery life of 12 hours. The fan produces evaporative misting with ultra-fine droplets that aim to reduce temperatures by up to 5°C/41°F. The fan produces evaporative misting with ultra-fine droplets that aim to reduce temperatures by up to 5°C/41°F. Naturally, Shark recommends you only engage the mist feature outside — so your interior doesn't get all wet — but that's entirely up to you. In fact, when my colleague Millie tried the larger Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo out for herself and felt that it probably could have performed better — she notes that's the one thing you need to know about before you buy it. Given how popular this fan is proving to be on social media, I'd recommend grabbing this deal to guarantee a more comfortable night's sleep. Just bear in mind that Amazon's Prime Day promotion is coming up, so we could see a greater discount later in July — if you're prepared to roll the dice.
Daily Mirror
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Amazon slashes £16 off Crocs sandals that shoppers ‘can walk in for miles'
Amazon has slashed the price of Crocs' platform sandals by 36% in a limited time deal and shoppers have been praising their comfortability and lightweight feel Love them or hate them, there's no denying the Croc resurgence we've been seeing over the past few and heeled Crocs were spotted all over Simone Rocha's SS24 catwalk show, while new styles including flip flop Crocs and chunky platform Crocs have emerged, lending them a fashionable edge. And if you've not quite been convinced by the classic clog, you'll be pleased to hear that there's a slightly more fashion-forward and summer-appropriate style currently reduced on Amazon. The exact style we're talking about is the Getaway Platform H-Strap Sandal, which have been discounted from its usual £44.99 to £27 - £30 (depending on size). There are various colours available, however, it's is just the Quartz colour that has the limited-time 36% discount. These chunky sandals are a part of the Crocs' most comfortable collection yet, thanks to their Free Feel Technology that makes it feel like you're not even wearing anything on your feet. The straps are smooth and flexible, which ensures no rubbing or digging in and makes them perfect for long, hot days out. Not to mention the subtle platform is perfect if you want to add a little extra height without having to wear an uncomfortable heel or wedge. It's worth noting, however, these sandals have a wide, roomy fit so if you've got narrow feet, they may feel a little too loose. Shoppers can't seem to get enough of these chunky shoes, with hundreds of glowing reviews. One customer wrote: "I am a big Crocs fan and have had this style before but with a thinner platform. Well I am not disappointed, Crocs are really upping their game when it comes to comfort. I can walk in these for miles! Love them to bits, true to size and super quick dispatch" A seconded added: "I love these!!!. Comfortable, true to size and lightweight. Not had a blister yet and worn them a lot. Great price at £27 though they were more purple than they looked in the picture I still love them." The main criticism from shoppers was about sizing issues. A few claim that these run smaller, so we suggest sizing up from your usual to ensure ultimate comfortability. If the Quartz colourway is not your style, Crocs is also running a sale on this style at the moment with the black ones available for £31.49. In other sale news, Fitflop has kicked off its massive summer sale, which sees up to 40% off best-selling styles. Our top picks include the GEN-FF Leather Fisherman Sandals, now £98 down from £130, and the GEN-FF Leather Back-Strap Toe-Post Sandals, now £88 down from £125. Happy Crocing!
The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Blue Mountain limited edition watches: An Indian micro watch originated from The Nilgiris pays an ode to the Nilgiri Mountain Railways
The iconic Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR) — one of the world's last-remaining steam-powered railways that chugs up the hills from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam — is the muse of Coromandel Watch Co., based in The Nilgiris. Last week, the brand launched Blue Mountain Edition, limited to 300 timepieces, as an ode to the 125-year journey of the train that covers 16 tunnels, over 200 steep curves and 257 bridges, using the rack-and-pinion system. 'Personally, it's a tribute to the NMR, which I hopped on to during my stint in the hospitality industry with the Taj group,' says Shibin VS, co-founder of Coromandel Watch Co., which forayed into the microbrand watch industry in 2022. Originally known as Watch Projects, a vintage and pre-owned online watch store, the company sold vintage watches sourced from across the world. Then, as Madras Watch Works, thebrand's journey in watchmaking started in September 2023 with the launch of the Marina Edition, before rebranding the company as Coromandel Watch Co. He adds that he often took the train for his journey back home while working on shifts between Coonoor and Ooty. 'A ride on NMR is a throwback to a time when life was slower. The scenery brings an instant calm and I reached home feeling refreshed,' he recalls. The Blue Mountain Edition, a collector's item, takes inspiration from Heuer's camero variant, a 1960s model that is no longer in production. Tag acquired Heuer in the 1980s. 'This model of the iconic brand paid tribute to a racing car. We took the design inspiration from there but crafted it as a tribute to the train steeped in history', he explains, adding that the watch has mechanical movement adapted from pocket watches created in the 17th Century. A watch enthusiast, Shibin shares that there is something special about mechanical watches, powered by a mainspring, a coiled metal spring that stores energy. 'As the mainspring unwinds, it transfers energy through a series of gears and springs, powering the watch and its functions. This intricate system of moving parts sets mechanical watches apart from their quartz watch counterparts, which are powered by batteries,' he describes. The limited-edition watch currently comes in a single variant with silver sunburst dial. 'We have used 'To in class crystal' called sapphire crystal for the built, highly resistant to scratches, often used in high-end watches like Tissot, Rolex and Omega. The case is a 316 surgical-grade stainless steel; the leather strap comes from Crazy Horse, a line of pull-up premium leather, that eventually creates a patina, vintage look,' explains Shibin. The Blue Mountain Edition uses Miyots OS21 Chronograph Quartz movement, made by Citizen in Japan, and has a chronograph function too. ' Apart from keeping time, it measures the elapsed time while indicating the current time. Though chronograph watches have nothing to do with the railways, but every second counts when the chronograph function is activated on your watch, much like the synchronised working of the train's rack-and-pinion mechanism. As NMR that enjoys UNESCO's World Heritage Site status, climbs the blue mountains with power and precision, the watch mirrors its spirit. We chose a quartz chronograph because it reflects the same reliability, accuracy and functionality that the NMR stands for,' says Shibin adding that his motive is to create awareness about the charm of mechanical watches. 'Our first two launches, Marina Edition 2.0 and the Tanjore Edition, are automatic watches with Seiko NH35 and Seiko NH35A movements that are mechanical. There is growing craze for such innovations among the Gen Z. A swing back to the 1990s, when brands like HMTs and Seikos ruled because of the characteristic mechanism. For example, some of these watches work with hand movement. As your hand moves, the watch works.' Shibin started Coromandel Watch Co. along with his friend Amit Sudevan. 'We wanted to put together mechanical watches that people can relate to. Especially, for Indians settled abroad, names like Tanjore, Marina or The Blue Mountain evoke sentimental value. It is nostalgic and brings an emotional connection with their homeland,' says Shibin adding that he imports spare parts from vendors across the country. As he is also part of forums like Madras Watch Collectors, which he calls 'humble watch groups' in small towns and cities, Shibin networks with collectors from horology clubs like Delhi Watch Collectors Group, or Chronoholics. He has been collecting watches for over a decade. 'One of the first watches I bought with my first salary was a Casio Edifice. My father gifted me a Casio when I was young. It was handed to him by my grandfather. I started with collecting Casios, and added HMT's rare collectibles, Citizen Orca (diver's watch), Citizen Sciko and as many as 26 vintage watches which I collected from thrift stores and online market places. I keep wearing them on rotation for different occasions. My Sunday mornings are spent with coffee and my treasured collection.' In the last one year, the company has sold hundreds of watches across India besides the US, UK and Gulf countries. 'There's so much of mechanism on your wrist with the wheels and springs to keep the time. The watches use the same mechanism of the 17th Century, the good old way of keeping time,' he says, adding, 'It's like wearing history on your wrist.' The Blue Mountain Edition by Coromandel Watch Co. starts at ₹8,000 on
