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Deccan Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
May 26, 2025: Best photos from around the world
A Schnauzer and Chihuahua take part in the Best Bridgerton Lookalike competition at the annual Greenwich Dog Show held at the Old Royal Naval College in London, Britain. Credit: Reuters Photo Sophie Hawkshaw (9), dressed as a Headless Horseman participates in a lead rein fancy dress competition for riders under 10 years old at an agricultural show, in Athenry, Ireland. Credit: Reuters Photo A worker carries apricots collected from the trees during the harvest season, in Al Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt. Credit: Reuters Photo US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem rides a camel after a tour of Qal'at al-Bahrain Fort. Credit: Reuters Photo Preparations underway ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, in Ahmedabad. Credit: PTI Photo Credit: PTI Photo
Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
The three best dog breeds for allergic owners including one fluffy friend
It may seem impossible to own your own dog if you suffer from allergies, but some breeds are less likely to send you sneezing than others. Getting a dog is a huge decision for anyone. And if you're someone who is allergic to four-legged friends, you may think that it's not possible to own a dog of your own, unless you commit to a lifetime of sneezing and red eyes. But actually, some dog breeds are less likely to cause allergic reactions than others. Dog allergies affect a significant number of people in the UK. Symptoms can range from mild sneezing and itchy eyes to more severe respiratory reactions, which are typically triggered by proteins found in a dog's dander, saliva, or urine. Allergies to cats and dogs affect 10–20 per cent of the global population, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). And Allergy UK highlights that spending more time indoors, where allergens like pet dander, dust mites, and mould can build up, can make symptoms worse, especially for those with asthma or hay fever. And as pet ownership continues to rise in popularity in the UK, understanding how to manage allergens while enjoying the companionship of a dog is more important than ever. With the right knowledge on hypoallergenic breeds, allergy sufferers can enjoy life with a dog, just like anyone else. Experts at A&T Trained Dogs have looked into the causes of dog-related allergies and breeds known for producing fewer allergens, curating a short list of the dogs least likely to cause reactions in allergy sufferers. Tarik Jayousi, founder of A&T Trained Dogs, said: 'There's a common misconception that people with allergies can't live with dogs. With the right breed and proper care, many families can enjoy life with a dog. Our goal is to guide them to make the best choice for their lifestyle and health.' Here are the dog breeds the experts found are the best for those with allergies. The top three dog breeds for allergy sufferers Poodle The low-shedding, curly coat of a poodle traps dander, making them a top hypoallergenic breed, according to the experts. Poodles are known for their intelligence, being bred as water retrievers, specifically for retrieving waterfowl during hunting expeditions. They are highly trainable and excel in various activities like agility, obedience, and tracking. Schnauzer The Schnauzer's wiry, non-shedding coat helps keep dander airborne to a minimum, keeping allergies from flaring up. Their double coats are typically dense and hard with a soft undercoat, common in colours of 'salt and pepper,' grey, black or white. Shih Tzu These little dogs have long, silky hair that rarely sheds, which is ideal for allergy sufferers. The Shih Tzu has also made our list of the calmest dog breeds, so if you're an allergy sufferer who also loves a peaceful life, this could be the perfect match for you. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Atlantic
18-05-2025
- General
- Atlantic
How to Make Friendships Last Your Whole Life
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Many analogies have been made of friendship—it's like shifting seasons, or a plant, or a really good bra —but I picture friendship most clearly as a house, jointly occupied. Each party agrees to perform their end of the upkeep, and the result is something shared that can last. But how friendships are maintained is a matter of personal preference. I recently asked The Atlantic 's writers and editors to share the ways they stay in touch with people, and their responses included spontaneous phone calls, dog-park meetups, and being brave about watching horror films. So I turned the question to The Daily's readers too, who replied with their own accounts of how they care for their friends. In many relationships, the first step is the hardest one to take. Fred Gregory, a retired Army medic who served in Afghanistan, wrote that after his 'Army buddies spread to the four winds,' he realized that something—or somebody—had to give. 'Men, in general, are terrible at maintaining friendships,' he noted. 'Swallow your pride and make the first move, hooha.' And sometimes, a reminder to reach out can come in the form of a cold shock. 'A year ago, a dear college friend died suddenly while walking his dog. It was distressing we hadn't remained closer,' Scott King, 71, wrote from Bermuda. He committed to calling his friends more, 'frequently while walking my small Schnauzer on the golf course. Hopefully, I won't meet the same fate.' Consistency is key: Robert Rose, from West Virginia, goes out with his 'group of old guy friends' to eat at a different locally owned restaurant each week. 'We are MENSA,' he wrote: 'Men Eating Nowhere Special Again.' Lori Walker, 58, praised the 'pre-book' strategy, so that the next meetup date is set when everybody is already together. And once a month, Ella T., from Los Angeles, meets her British childhood friends on Zoom: 'We begin with the 'organ recital,' namely which anatomical parts need repair or have fallen off.' Then comes the 'doom exchange' of politics and news updates, followed by a head count of their 'mushrooming army of grandkids. Mostly, we giggle.' Generational differences can be stark when it comes to communication; Denise P., 71, from Ohio, loves to make her own cards and receive handwritten letters from her friends and family, which is 'a rarity nowadays.' Samyukta Reddy, 17, from India, observes that her friends usually rely on texting and sharing memes as a way to keep in touch, but she remains wistful for 'the analog past' of a simple phone call. To bridge the gap, maybe all it takes is finding an activity that people can share: For one reader, it's playing 'Jewdle,' a Jewish-word version of Wordle; for another reader, it's making custom buttons to hand out at protests. 'We are ten strong,' ranging in age from 30s to 80s, Meg C., 81, wrote of her friend group. 'Youth gives us rage and age gives us humor.' A well-maintained friendship is a long-lasting one. And a long-lasting friendship can document life's many bends. Priscilla Newberger, 81, from Oregon, is part of a female class that made up a tiny percentage of MIT's graduates 60 years ago. They bonded over social isolation and the great difficulty of finding a bathroom on campus. Since the pandemic, a bunch of them have been gathering on video calls each month. 'Some of these women I haven't seen in many years,' she wrote, 'but we are friends forever.' That same refrain runs through Rebecca Vara's story: At 46 years old, she has been friends with a group of women since the seventh grade. In high school, some boys started calling them the 'Acorns,' and the name stuck. Their friendship 'took deep roots, grew proud and strong, weathered seasons of joy, grief, drought and renewal; we've witnessed marriages, births, deaths of loved ones, divorce, all the things that make up a life,' Vara wrote. '34 years is a long time when you're only 46. There is great joy in knowing these incredible women will be in my life for the next 34 and beyond.' Today's News Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning, an action movie starring Tom Cruise as an International Monetary Fund agent on a mission to stop a rogue artificial intelligence (in theaters Friday) Sirens, a dark-comedy series about two sisters and a strange billionaire at a lavish estate (premieres Thursday on Netflix) The Book of Records, a novel by Madeleine Thien about a family who arrives at a mysterious enclave that bends time and space (out Tuesday) Essay America Is Having a Showboater Moment Over the dozen years I spent covering the police as a beat reporter in Los Angeles, I came to realize there are two kinds of officers: showboaters and real cops. The showboaters strut around and talk tough. They think they know a lot but they don't. They get in your face when you turn up to cover a story and wax poetic about bad guys, knuckleheads, and gangsters. They praise blanket measures, crackdowns, sweeps. I had to learn how to get past them and find my way to the real cops, who tend to be quieter but know more. More in Culture Catch Up on The Atlantic Photo Album
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Supermarkets including Sainsbury's run out of kitchen staple as shoppers spot huge shortage on shelves
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUPERMARKETS are facing a sardine shortage - leaving cat and dog owners scrambling to find tins for their pets. The problem has been caused by poor fishing conditions off the coast of Morocco, where around 60 per cent of the UK's sardine supply is sourced. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Poor fishing conditions have resulted in shortages of tinned sardines in supermarkets Credit: Getty Retailers are trying to manage stock but customers are still finding shelves empty across different regions of the country. One Schnauzer dog owner said on 'Florrie is down to her last few cans of Sardines. There appears to be a shortage in the supermarkets.' Another added: 'Have @sainsburys stopped selling sardines in spring water? Can't find them anywhere. My dog eats a tin a day.' Meanwhile a cat owner asked Sainsbury's: 'Have you stopped selling tinned sardines, specifically tinned sardines in spring water? 'I buy a lot (for our cats) and they are the ONLY reason I order deliveries from Sainsbury's (there isn't a store near us) because I can't get them anywhere else.' Meanwhile, another concerned owner added on social media site 'I'm a prolific buyer of tinned sardines in tomato sauce (solely down to my 2 dogs sharing a can to have with their kibble each evening). "But recently they've been really hard to get hold of and there's empty shelves in multiple supermarkets around my area (York / North Yorkshire). 'Does anyone happen to know why and whether the apparent supply issues are likely to persist?' Various own-brand sardine products are out of stock on Asda's grocery site, including tins containing sunflower oil, brine and tomato sauce, while Tesco and Morrisons have also run out of some lines, including branded versions by John West and Graal. It's understood that sardine supplies in Morocco are currently very limited, with the problem being put down to overfishing as well as extreme weather conditions linked to climate change. Morrisons' Supply Chain Crisis: The Impact of Ransomware The British Retail Consortium said: 'Supply of tinned sardines has been impacted by fishing conditions in Morocco. 'Retailers are adept at managing supply, and will do all they can to minimise the impact on consumers.' SUPERMARKET SHORTAGES It's not the first time supermarket shelves have been left empty due to a national shortage. This month M&S has had to temporarily suspend several of its meal deals and sweets due to a prolonged cyberattack that continues to disrupt its operations. Now in its third week, the ongoing cyber incident has led to major stock availability challenges, limiting the retailer's capacity to provide meal deal options in stores. In March, Brits faced a national banana shortage due to a storm disrupting the route of cargo ships to the UK - forcing Tesco and M&S to have empty shelves. A shortage of grapes also rocked shops in December due to faltering harvest yields in Spain. Frustrated shoppers took to the internet to complain about the absence of the common kitchen staple. One customer wrote: "Tesco, why are there no grapes at your Melton store? I haven't been able to get any in my deliveries for weeks!" December also saw Morrisons get hit with food shortages after a widespread ransomware attack disrupted its operations. The cyber incident caused software issues that led to a shortage of fresh produce, including fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, in November Tesco, Sainsbury's and M&S were cleared of the popular creamy dip taramasalata. The shortage was caused by industrial action at food manufacturer Bakkavor which led to a huge disruption in supply. Richard Madely shared his outrage on this morning's Good Morning Britain , exclaiming: "Judy likes Taramasalata at least once a week, but the factory is on strike!" Best Items to Buy In Bulk in a Supermarket Poppy Needham, a pricing pro at Approved Food, shared her top tips on what to bulk-buy. Cupboard essentials Toilet roll, kitchen paper, tissues, cleaning products and laundry supplies. Polly explained: 'A 24-pack of loo roll or a large bottle of washing-up liquid will save you money in the long run.' Starchy staples Rice, pasta, quinoa, oats, lentils, and beans have long shelf lives and form the basis of many meals. 'Buying larger bags of 5kg or more can significantly reduce the cost per gram,' said Poppy. Chicken Large packs of chicken, or even cheap frozen chicken breasts in bulk. Tinned goods From tinned tomatoes, tuna, salmon, any soup, and even fruits and veg. Poppy commented: 'Stock up when you see offers on multipacks or catering-size tins. Misc Cooking oils, spices, seasonings, tea, coffee, and drinks - these items keep their quality for a long time. As for sweet treats, larger or sharing packs of chocolate are usually better value than single-serve portions. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Al Bawaba
22-03-2025
- Al Bawaba
Woman kills her dog in airport bathroom after airline refuses boarding
ALBAWABA - Allison Agatha Lawrence, 57, has been taken into custody by US officials for reportedly murdering her dog in a toilet at Orlando International Airport after being refused boarding with the animal because her travel paperwork were missing. The date of the occurrence was December 16, 2024. The corpse of a little white Schnauzer called Tai Wen was discovered by airport employees in a women's restroom trash can, according to Orlando Police. The dog was found with an identifying tag, collar, and pet service vest on. Its identification was then verified using a microchip. Shortly after being told by airline employees that she would not be able to bring the dog on her journey to Colombia, surveillance video captured Lawrence going into the bathroom by herself. She spent about twenty minutes in a stall before leaving without the animal. Later, a cleaning staff member observed a rubbish bag that was abnormally heavy. Inspection revealed the deceased dog. According to an autopsy, drowning or submersion in water was most likely the cause of death. Lawrence boarded her aircraft to Bogotá and then on to Ecuador in spite of the incident. In the end, she was captured on March 20, 2025, in Florida. She was freed on $5,000 bond and is now facing a third-degree felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty. Dogs entering Colombia are required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to have a current health certificate and evidence of rabies immunization. Authorities think the airline's rejection and the subsequent horrifying incident were caused by the absence of these papers. Due to the dog's needless death and brutality, the case has generated a lot of internet anger.
