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The Irish Sun
17 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
B&M shoppers can get a £20 dupe of The White Company's ‘iconic' £110 table lamp
B&M shoppers are snapping up a dupe of The White Company's iconic table lamp - priced nearly £100 less. The lamp features a sleek white concrete base with a large matching shade and sells for just £20 at the popular British discount retailer. Advertisement 4 B&M is selling a dupe of The White Company's iconic table lamp Credit: Getty 4 The White Company's Clayton Table Lamp currently costs £110 Credit: bmstores 4 The B&M dupe sells for £20 Credit: bmstores The White Company's The upmarket home brand advertises the lamp as a versatile piece made from natural linen, ideal for bedside tables, consoles and sideboards. B&M claims to offer a knockoff of the sought-after lamp. The discount chain shared a Advertisement Read more B&M news The post drew comments from shoppers tempted by the bargains displayed in the video. One user wrote: "I've got to stop looking at these posts, too much temptation." Meanwhile, B&M shoppers can buy B&M is selling the Advertisement Most read in Fabulous North Face's Offering a similar capacity, the more expensive model is described as water-resistant, breathable and lightweight. B&M launches their children's outdoor range which is perfect for summer - there's a £2 bargain that'll easily keep the kids entertained B&M shoppers have also recently spotted a chair originally priced at £100 now selling for just £30. The Louise chair, available in cream and green, measures 58cm wide, 72cm high and 68cm deep, and supports up to around 100kg. Advertisement Meanwhile, a The The lamp is 21cm tall and has a rechargeable battery, making it an affordable way to light up an outdoor space on summer nights. It emits a soft, warm white LED light. Advertisement 4 B&M offers a range of budget-friendly products Credit: bmstores
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ryan Tubridy shares glimpse of scenic trip home as he vanishes from airwaves for ‘well-deserved' break
RYAN Tubridy has shared a sunny snap from his trip home to Ireland as he takes a "well-deserved" break. The decided to take a short break from his UK show . Advertisement 2 Ryan has taken a short break from his Virgin Radio UK show Credit: Handout image 2 The host jetted home to Ireland Credit: Instagram Ryan jetted back to Ireland for a holiday and shared an update with fans on The The 52-year-old looked happy as ever as he posed for a snaps in front of the sea in Connemara, Co He captioned his post: "Off on holidays for a couple of weeks. Normal service will resume then!" Advertisement READ MORE ON RYAN TUBRIDY Ryan's fans and friends flocked to the comment section to share their love for his post. Marie said: "Enjoy your much-deserved holiday Ryan." Mary wrote: "Have a brilliant holiday. There's nowhere like the west of Ireland." Tina commented: "Enjoy your well-deserved break." Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Lisa gushed: "Will miss you off the airwaves but enjoy your holiday." Another added: "You sounded so excited yesterday. It's a place you've wanted to go to for years I think. I hope it's all you expected and more. Have a great holiday." Donncha O'Callaghan has Ryan Tubridy in stitches Ex-RTE star Donncha O'Callaghan recently left Ryan Tubridy in stitches after he shared his The star sat down with on his new podcast, The Bookshelf, to discuss his kids' book, Disaster Dad. Advertisement The former Irish DAD DUTIES The Irish host told Tubridy that even though he is well used to being a hands-on dad, it wasn't always so easy. The 46-year-old confessed: "I remember when we brought Sophie home for the first time and I'll never forget the door closing. Advertisement "I just looked over at Jenny and was like, 'Oh my God, here we go'." Ryan humorously jumped in and remarked: "Where's the manual?" Donncha hysterically replied: "Exactly, I'm like we got something with the air fryer but we have nothing with Sophie." Tubridy burst into a fit of laughter at the star's honest remark. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘This is precious', cry RTE star's fans over ‘adorable' clip of ‘clever little cutie' daughter, 1, singing U2 hit song
RTE star Carl Mullan has left his fans gushing "this is precious" after sharing a clip of his 18-month-old singing. The 2FM host and his wife Aisling are doting parents to three kids; Daibhi, three, Eala, one, and Advertisement 2 Carl Mullan shared an adorable clip of his daughter singing 2 Carl's fans were all left gushing over the sweet clip It's safe to say the Mullan household is busy - but that doesn't mean there's no time for fun. Taking to Instagram, singing the The little one was getting ready for bed, but not before having a sing-song with her dad. Eala sat in Carl's lap and finished off the end of each lyric as he sweetly sang it to her. Advertisement READ MORE IN CARL MULLAN It was evident that the small child had been hearing the U2 anthem around the house as she knew the lyrics off by heart. She adorably began belting out the chorus with Carl as he dramatically closed his eyes and hit the high note. The proud dad penned in his caption: "We have another U2 fan on our hands and my heart will never recover from this." Fans were all left with their hearts melting as they reacted to the adorable clip in the comments. Advertisement Most read in News TV Ailbhe wrote: "No, stop that this is amazing! Eala, you are a star in the making!" Yvonne said: "Ah Carl what a clever little cutie you have!" Carl Mullan opens up on health scare Wendy remarked: "That's a memory made right there.. that will live on in your heart forever." Gill remarked: "That is absolutely gorgeous!!! What a clever girlie!" Advertisement Amanda added: "Well this is just precious." And Rachel gushed: "I can't Carl. Little angel" This comes after Carl's fans were left wondering why he had been missing from 2FM for a number of days. TOOTH HURTS Carl was quick to update followers on his whereabouts as he revealed he had teeth . Advertisement The dad-of-three shared a series of photos on The The surgery . SYMPATHY TRAIN After the operation, the star posted a painful looking photo with two cotton pads in his mouth full of blood. Advertisement The presenter's cheeks were totally swollen and one of his eyes was half closed. Carl hilariously zoomed in on his eyes in the picture to emphasise how hard the anaesthetic had hit him. The radio star joked: "Some people were wondering if I had got the snip... the answer is no." Carl continued: "Do you really think I would miss a content and sympathy opportunity like that and mix it in with getting my wisdom teeth out." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tragedy as boy, 2, dies after ‘falling from height' as cops launch urgent probe
A TWO-year-old boy has tragically died after "falling from height". The boy was rushed to 2 A two-year-old boy sadly passed away after falling from a height Credit: Getty Images Emergency crews responded to a call from an address in Forest Hill, London on May 18. The call came in shortly after noon, with medics treating the two-year-old boy at the scene. However, he sadly passed away shortly after from his injuries. The boy's death is being treated as unexpected and his family are now being supported by officers. Read More on UK News The The statement read: 'On Sunday at 12.17pm police were called following reports that a child had fallen from height. ' "Sadly, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, he later died in hospital. Most read in The Sun 'His family are currently being supported by specialist officers. The death is being treated as unexpected and remains under investigation. 'There has been no arrests made. Enquiries into the circumstances are on-going.' The news comes just weeks after an inquest heard that a British boy passed away after Tommy Taylor-Mclean, who was just seven months old, was initially thought to have just "injured himself". However, he was tragically declared dead on April 2 after a bleed on the brain. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at 2 The boy's death is being treated as "unexpected" Credit: Getty Images
National Geographic
13-05-2025
- Health
- National Geographic
Remember the Ice Bucket Challenge? It's back.
People participate in the "Ice Bucket Challenge" in Gloucester, MA during the last annual "Plunge 4 Pete" on Dec. 28, 2019, what would have been Pete Frates' 35th birthday. The fundraiser started in 2012 after Frates' diagnosis of ALS, and eventually helped popularize the Ice Bucket Challenge. Photograph by Jessica Rinaldi, TheThe 2014 social media trend put the spotlight on unanswered questions and needed treatments for ALS. Will its return help? We asked the father of one of the original Ice Bucket Challenge founders. More than a decade after the viral trend first got its start, thousands of people are dusting off their buckets and dumping ice water on their heads all over again—but this time, for mental health. The viral 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge raised $115 million in six weeks for what was, at the time, a severely neglected disease—amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which degrades nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord over time, leading to loss of muscle control and, ultimately, the ability to talk, move, eat, and breathe. But the global social media phenomenon did more than that. It forever changed the trajectory of ALS, leading to the discovery of disease-specific genes and treatments, greater scientific collaborations, and technology that improved patients' quality of life. (A decade later: How the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge made a lasting impact.) But how did those close to the original challenge feel about the revamped version—and what progress has been made since? We spoke with Patrick Quinn, father of the late Pat Quinn, one of the original Ice Bucket Challenge's three co-founders, as well as Brian Frederick, chief marketing and communications officer for the ALS Association (ALSA), to find out. A revamped social media challenge After losing friends to suicide, Wade Jefferson, a student at the University of South Carolina, wanted to work towards squashing stigmas around mental health. He started the college's Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) club, and thought a reimagined ice bucket challenge could breathe new life into mental health advocacy. Thus, the recent #SpeakYourMIND Challenge was born. The campaign, which launched March 31, has raised nearly $420,000 for Active Minds—the largest nonprofit in the United States that's working to change mental health norms among teens and young adults. It has even attracted some high-profile attention, including from former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and TODAY show host Jenna Bush Hager. While the campaign began to pick up some steam, some feared the revamped social media trend might take away from spotlighting the challenges associated with ALS. At the same time, people on social media were tagging the ALSA in their videos, connecting the original driving factor behind the trend with mental health. Shortly after, the ALSA and Active Minds joined forces to raise awareness for both causes, using the challenge to bring attention to the fact that ALS doesn't just affect people physically, but emotionally as well—a reality that isn't often discussed. 'Even in ALS support groups, mental health is something that was never brought up,' says Quinn. 'It was always physical. But when you really peel back each of one of those negatives, how much mental impact does that have?' What we know about mental health in ALS patients Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS affects roughly 30,000 people in the U.S., and most live only two to five years after symptoms develop. Because much more progress is needed to address patients' debilitating loss of function, Quinn feels like the mental health of these patients has been put on the back burner. Even though ALS was first identified more than 150 years ago, few studies have analyzed how the disease impacts mental health and vice versa. At least one questionnaire found that as physical impairment worsens among those with ALS, so does depression. Other self-reported surveys show that up to 64 percent of ALS patients feel depressed and 88 percent feel anxious. A 2019 study even found that poorer emotional well-being was associated with faster disease progression. Ice Bucket Challenge co-founders Pat Quinn (left), Pete Frates (center), and Pete's wife Julie and daughter Lucy, along with Red Sox players and staff, take part in the relaunch of the Ice Bucket Challenge on July 31, 2015 at Fenway Park. Photograph by Arthur Pollock, MediaNews Group/Quinn, who watched his son battle ALS for seven-and-a-half years, said it can be difficult to recognize how people with the disease feel, especially once they lose the ability to speak, and even more so 'because they have a funny way of hiding it to avoid being a burden on their families.' (9 simple ways to boost your mental health, according to science.) New technology advancing ALS treatments But hope is on the horizon for ALS patients and their families. A study published in January found that Qalsody—the first gene-based therapy for ALS approved by the FDA in 2023—not only slows the progression of a rare form of the disease, but also helps restore patients' function. Companies are also leveraging AI tools to search through massive datasets to pinpoint biological targets that can help accelerate drug discovery and development, says Frederick. And advancements in technology are continuing to help ALS patients who have lost the ability to speak to communicate with others. 'There are many more things now that make it easier for them to not just give up,' says Quinn, adding that he's grateful that the #SpeakYourMIND Challenge has opened his and others' eyes to the importance of mental health for ALS patients. 'ALS doesn't have a face until it comes into your house' he says. 'One of Pat's big things before he passed is, no matter how bad things get, find a reason to find your smile—and just keep going.'
