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USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The cult of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', explained
Breanna Quigley thought of everything. For her watch party last week for the debut of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" Season 3, the 24-year-old in Charlotte, North Carolina, had custom cookies, matching pool floats, a popcorn machine, a custom painted banner, a big speaker, seashell place mats, a fish net table runner, blue hydrangeas ... the list goes on. Each item was a reference to the show about a love triangle between Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) and brothers Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno) as they navigate life, growing pains and one immeasurable loss. Blue water appeared on Quigley's blow-up TV screen as she and her friends watched from her pool, chimes sounding as the opening credits played like a call to worship for the devout fans of Jenny Han's fan-favorite novels-turned-Amazon Prime Video series. Quigley, who dropped $350 on her event, is among many fans gathering at one another's homes and public venues weekly to enjoy the guilty pleasure of watching Belly navigate her love for two boys she's known her whole life – and that each present a different future for her. Where to watch Season 3: What time does Episode 3 of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' come out? The watch parties are pure sun-soaked indulgence for viewers who know deep in their souls whether they're Team Jeremiah or Team Conrad – and are ready to present a thesis as to why. Series creators even issued a foreboding warning imploring fans to refrain from online harassment as the angst of the season plays out. Conrad or Jeremiah? How 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' books end "I think the show has such a following because of how it makes you feel," Quigley said. "Everyone loves summer romance and I feel a lot of people can relate and love to see Belly choose between brothers. It's funny because the show can be pretty cringey but it's cute." Be in Belly's world: 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' gets a character-inspired shoe collection at Steve Madden Emphasis on the cringe. Some viewers are really embarrassed about the degree of investment they have in Season 3, despite watching these young lovers through their fingers. "I'm one episode in and already cringing and very uncomfy," posted one audience member. so cringey but I can't not watch it #thesummeriturnedpretty #conniebaby When Belly and Jeremiah middle-school-style slow dance to "Dilemma" by Kelly Rowland and Nelly at a college frat party, one viewer physically twinged with second-hand shudders. Fans' significant others are watching from the other room, stunned and bewildered by the dynamics of a girl who loves two siblings. Bearing witness to the "icks" on screen are a test of endurance. Meet the cast: Who stars in 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 3? i'm still staying strong as team jelly ✊🏽 im carrying this ship on my back till l die #thesummeriturnedpretty #thesummeriturnedprettyedit #thesummeriturnedprettyseries #thesummeriturnedprettyseason3 #jellyfish #bonrad #jellyedit #bonradedit #conradfisher But why do we watch anyway, and get so invested? It reminds us so much of our own loves, the ones we lost or never had, according to Alicia M. Walker, professor of sociology at Missouri State University. "Maybe we're cringing, but we might be a bit jealous, too," Walker said. Who wouldn't want to experience love for the first time against the lustful backdrop of fictional Cousins Beach, an idyllic East Coast town, Walker said. The raw unabashed relationships on screen, while we recoil, may remind viewers of any age of the significant impact of being chosen for simply being yourself, Walker said. "The show doesn't just depict first love, it restores its emotional weight," Walker said. "The show almost doesn't feel like fiction, it feels like memory." this is so amazing aaa #thesummeriturnedpretty #summer #bryantpark #teamjeremiah #teamconrad #fyp #thingstodoinnyc @the summer i turned pretty The cult of "TSITP" is especially powerful because its ethos juxtaposes our cultural zeitgeist, one deprived of connection and defined by division, she said. We want something we can all gather around right now and root for, awkwardness included, she said. "It ends up being emotional comfort food during this time," Walker said. "The cult following around the show really shows how starved we are for something that we can feel, not just watch. The characters become avatars for our own longing, heartbreak, hopefulness and grief ... Whether you're 17 or 57, that hunger for connection, clarity and care is real and this show feeds that."
NZ Herald
7 days ago
- Business
- NZ Herald
Reserve Bank chairman Neil Quigley responds to allegations around Adrian Orr's resignation
When Newstalk ZB asked Quigley about the alleged 'Statement of Concerns' on Tuesday night, he said, 'I can't go into that'. When it asked Quigley about the swearing allegation, he responded, 'I can't comment on that. That's a matter of privacy that I don't think I should discuss.' On the day Orr resigned, Quigley refused to elaborate on what led to the surprise decision, hurriedly announced the day before the Reserve Bank hosted an international economics conference. Quigley said it was a 'personal decision' that Orr made. Then in June, the Reserve Bank issued a more detailed statement saying Orr resigned because he disagreed with the board over the amount of government funding the bank should pitch for. However, Reddell's source suggests there was an element of Orr being pushed to resign. When Newstalk ZB quizzed Quigley on Tuesday over his explanations for Orr's resignation, he made the point that Orr did not have to resign over the funding disagreement. 'There was nothing about that, that required Adrian to resign. He chose to make it a personal decision that he would resign at that point,' Quigley said. A Reserve Bank spokesman told the Herald the bank didn't plan to release any more information about Orr's resignation in addition to its June statement and accompanying documents released under the Official Information Act (OIA). 'The Reserve Bank believes that we have provided what information we can within our legal obligations, noting that the Ombudsman is investigating a complaint related to our handling of these information requests,' the spokesman said. Orr declined the Herald's request for comment. Willis prepped to answer questions about raised voices Reddell – who is often critical of the Reserve Bank – said, in his Croaking Cassandra blog post, he did not know the identity of his source and could not independently verify their claims. However, he believed the source's tone and the way their claims aligned with material in the public domain, gave them credibility. For example, it is known that Willis' press secretary warned her journalists might ask about Orr's conduct. A document released to the Herald under the OIA in April shows that on the morning of Orr's resignation, the press secretary jotted down several answers Willis could use in response to questions she might be asked be journalists. One question he suggested Willis might be asked was: 'Did you ever have disagreements with Adrian Orr?' The press secretary advised Willis to respond: 'I'm not going to discuss what happens in meetings that discuss confidential and sensitive matters.' He suggested a follow-up question could be: 'Did the Governor ever raise his voice with you?' Willis was advised to respond: 'As I've said, my relationship with Adrian Orr was professional. It's not appropriate for me to comment further on meetings that discussed sensitive and confidential matters.' When the Herald asked Willis on Tuesday whether Orr raised his voice with her during the meeting they had on February 24, she said, 'As I've said previously – not that I recall.' Put to her that she surely did remember what happened, Willis said Orr did not raise his voice with her. She distanced herself from the issue, saying it was an employment matter between Orr and the Reserve Bank board. The Herald has asked Treasury to comment on the allegation Orr lost his cool during the February 21 meeting. A copy of the meeting minutes has also been requested. Reserve Bank chairman Neil Quigley says he can't comment on allegations around what led to Adrian Orr's resignation. Photo / Mark Mitchell February 27 board meeting pivotal The Reserve Bank, in its official June explanation for Orr's resignation, said that by the time the board met on February 27, it was clear that it and Willis were willing to agree to a 'considerably lesser amount' of funding for the bank than Orr deemed necessary. 'This caused distress to Mr Orr and the impasse risked damaging necessary working relationships, and led to Mr Orr's personal decision that he had achieved all he could as Governor of the Reserve Bank and could not continue in that role with sufficiently less funding than he thought was viable for the organisation,' the Reserve Bank said. Secretary to the Treasury Iain Rennie texted Willis during the evening of February 27 to say he had spoken to Quigley. Details of the exchange were redacted, but Willis responded, 'Thanks for the update.' February 27 is also the day Reddell's source alleges Quigley sent Orr a 'Statement of Concerns'. The Reserve Bank said that following the board meeting, Orr and Quigley 'entered discussions, which led to Mr Orr's decision to resign. Both parties engaged senior counsel to negotiate an appropriate exit agreement.' Quigley involved in appointment of new Governor Orr hasn't spoken publicly about his resignation. His concerns over funding for the bank are detailed in an email, released under the OIA, which he sent board members on February 14. He noted the tension between submitting a funding proposal the Government wanted to hear, versus one that supported the bank's goals. 'The importance and clarity of operational independence for central banks is judged by global financial markets now and in the future. Not by any current Government,' Orr told the board. Since Orr's departure, the Reserve Bank has embarked on a major restructure that has involved several executives leaving and senior roles being cut. The board is in the process of finding someone it will recommend Willis appoints as Governor. In the meantime, Orr's former deputy, Christian Hawkesby, is acting Governor. When in Opposition, Willis was unhappy Quigley recommended Orr be reappointed Governor for a second term. However, last year, she reappointed Quigley chairman until June 2026. Jenée Tibshraeny is the Herald's Wellington business editor, based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. She specialises in government and Reserve Bank policymaking, economics and banking.
NZ Herald
21-07-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Neil Quigley denies conflict of interest as Reserve Bank chairman amid Waikato medical school deal
The remaining funding would be provided by the university and through donations. Construction was set to begin this year and would add 120 medical training places annually from 2028. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the new medical school funding. Photo / Mark Mitchell National had campaigned in 2023 on a new medical school at the university but the promise was diluted through coalition negotiations with Act, which demanded a thorough cost/benefit analysis before committing funding. Established medical schools claimed funding more placements would be more cost-effective. Quigley had been heavily involved in the policy development and once described the school as being a 'present' to a National-led Government in a possible second term. Labour's health spokeswoman Dr Ayesha Verrall said questions should be asked if the deal was a 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' arrangement between Quigley and the Government, given Quigley's role with the Reserve Bank. 'That does draw the independence of the Reserve Bank decisions into question,' she said. 'Releasing the costings for the medical school and how it stacks up against alternative options is important.' Former Reserve Bank manager Michael Reddell said he wasn't certain a direct conflict existed but questioned whether it explained Quigley's presence on the board. 'It's just a loose connection that no one understands why he's still in the role, why he was reappointed last year.' Neil Quigley leads the University of Waikato. Photo / George Novak Luxon, in his post-Cabinet press conference, said he expected any conflicts to be well-managed and felt comfortable with the arrangement. Quigley's role as chairman was separate to the Monetary Policy Committee, which sets the Official Cash Rate. Speaking to the Herald, Quigley dismissed the suggestion there was a conflict of interest. 'It's been news to me that people imagined there was a conflict between my role at the Reserve Bank and the university.' He described the bank as an 'evidence-based institution' and noted he was 'only one of nine members of the board'. Donations for new school worth 10s of millions Philanthropic donations had been central to the Government agreeing to co-fund the new medical school, Health Minister Simeon Brown saying donations and university funds would cover the remaining $150m. The donations had been pledged amid the Government's deliberations with some donors putting pen to paper to commit their contributions. Quigley wouldn't name any donors, citing privacy, but acknowledged some contributions were worth tens of millions of dollars. 'At the moment, they've done it on a private basis just to support me and we've given the Government an indication of who those people are and what sorts of commitments they've made.' He said he wasn't aware of any links donors had with the National Party, saying many sought to help address the country's shortage of medical professionals. 'There's a lot of philanthropically-minded people out there and some of them have just come to me and said, 'We want to support this project', it's not as if I've had to go find them.' Quigley suspected half of the $150m would be satisfied through donations with the rest to be covered by the university. 'At the moment, we're well on the way to the 50% of donations just with a relatively small number of large trusts and very wealthy individuals so we don't see that as particularly challenging.' Acknowledging comments from Finance Minister Nicola Willis that any extra costs wouldn't be covered by the Government, Quigley said the university was able to borrow any additional funds required. Early cost estimates for the new school had been much more expensive at about $380m. Quigley, who described that estimate as 'entirely hypothetical', said costs had been saved through plans to utilise existing health infrastructure like medical centres and GP clinics which weren't at capacity. Adam Pearse is the Deputy Political Editor and part of the NZ Herald's Press Gallery team based at Parliament in Wellington. He has worked for NZME since 2018, reporting for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei and the Herald in Auckland.
The Journal
14-07-2025
- The Journal
Bus Éireann suspended routes in Drogheda last Friday night after bus windows were smashed
BUS SERVICES IN Drogheda were temporarily suspended after the windows of a bus were smashed by teenagers. It's the second time in a matter of weeks that serious concerns have been raised over the services by trade union Siptu. Last month, local representatives sought meetings with Bus Éireann management after one worker was allegedly attacked at a depot. The incident was reported to gardaí who later made an arrest in connection with the matter. The latest incident saw services withdrawn last Friday night after a group of youths 'smashed a window' and 'punched and kicked' a bus in the town,' according to Siptu organiser Andrew Quigley. Advertisement Following the second incident, protocols that have been agreed between Siptu and management were activated and services in Drogheda were suspended for approximately three hours from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on Friday evening. 'Only last month, SIPTU members in Drogheda raised serious concerns relating to anti-social behaviour which were the focus of discussions with management,' Quigley said. 'We are working proactively with management and other stakeholders to try our best to address these recurring incidents. However, our members are clear that the worsening problem of anti-social behaviour and abuse on the public transport network necessitates the Government moving on its commitment to establish a dedicated transport policing service.' Siptu sector organiser for transport services, John Murphy, said the union firmly believes that the solution to the 'crisis of anti-social behaviour' on public transport network is the creation of a standalone transport policing service. 'The Government has accepted our case on this issue and included the creation of such a body in its Programme for Government. Our members stand ready to work with all stakeholders to make the creation of such a service a reality in as short a time frame as possible,' Murphy said. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Toronto Sun
13-07-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
Bride run over by golf cart sues B.C.'s Furry Creek Golf Course
U.K. woman seeking damages after she was hurt when wedding dress got tangled in cart wheels: Lawsuit Furry Creek's 14th hole is slender and open to Howe Sound. Photo by Furry Creek Golf & Country Club / Tourism B.C> A woman who planned a fairy tale wedding at one of B.C.'s most-scenic golf courses ended up injured when she was ejected from a golf cart, dragged by her wedding dress and run over. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Natasha Quigley, who lives in the U.K., had travelled to B.C. for the Aug. 1 wedding last year at Furry Creek Golf Course. The ceremony was scheduled outdoors with views of Howe Sound, mountains and towering cedars, according to the invite on The plan was upended sometime between the ceremony and the reception, according to her Vancouver lawyer, Manjot Hallen, who said he wouldn't discuss details because the case is before the courts. 'She was indeed injured,' said Hallen. According to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Quigley was a passenger on a golf cart when the driver 'struck a bump at high speed, causing Mrs. Quigley's dress to fall and become entangled' in a wheel, according to the lawsuit filed in B.C. Supreme Court, Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. She was 'ejected from the golf cart while it was in motion, then dragged and run over by it,' it said. Quigley was left with cuts and scrapes and injuries to almost every part of her body, including her head, neck and back, legs, hips, feet and left shoulder/rotator cuff, according to the lawsuit. She also suffered depression and anxiety, it said. The lawsuit says her injuries 'continue to cause the plaintiff pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of housekeeping capacity, permanent physical disability, loss of physical, mental and emotional health and loss of earnings' past and future, and she seeks an undisclosed amount of damages. The main defendant is Fine Peace Furry Creek Golf Ltd. Partnership. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The course disputed the driver was speeding or reckless while driving the couple, the best man, the maid of honour and a photographer to the 14th hole by the ocean for photos, said deputy general manager Patrick Guan. 'It was an accident and nobody wanted it to happen,' he said, saying the driver would have been slowing down for the curve when it happened. The cart didn't tip and no one else was injured, he said. He said the accident was caused by the train of her dress getting entangled in the rear wheel and agreed she was dragged and driven over by the cart. He said it was just over her toe and the driver stopped when he became aware of what happened. Quigley was offered first aid and asked if she wanted staff to call 911 but she declined, he said, adding she was responsible for holding her own train. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. After the course received a letter from Quigley asking for compensation for her dress and requesting some rental costs be waived, staff reviewed video and it showed her dancing, drinking and 'having fun' from 7 p.m. to past midnight, he said. Guan said the company's lawyer, after reviewing the internal accident report, declined compensation. The claim says under B.C.'s Occupiers Act, owners have a duty to ensure the public's safety and the 'incident was caused or contributed to by the negligence' by them or their employees. That includes 'failing to take reasonable care to ensure that the plaintiff would be safe while riding the golf cart' and failing to remedy hazards or warn guests of the hazards. The lawsuit said the owners are liable for the actions of its employees, alleging the driver was negligent by driving without due care or recklessly, by speeding or by failing to take steps to avoid the incident, it said. None of the allegations have been proven in court. 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