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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm pumped for you' – Fans love Paige Spiranac's shock new career move into ‘big, high-powered executive job'
PAIGE SPIRANAC has announced a dramatic new career change into the "next big thing in golf". The influencer and 5 Paige Spiranac has announced a dramatic new career change Credit: Instagram / _paige.renee 5 The 32-year-old is a former pro on the LPGA Credit: Instagram @_paige.renee 5 Since stepping away from golf Paige has become a social media star Credit: Splash 5 She is now teaming up with the Grass League Credit: Instagram @_paige.renee Paige boasts millions of online fans after embracing social media to promote her golf journey. The 32-year-old turned pro for a year after playing at the University of Arizona and San Diego State. But her LPGA career failed to take off, with Spiranac swapping the fairway for the online world. She has built up a loyal following thanks to a hearty mix of golf tips and READ MORE ON PAIGE SPIRANAC Now Paige has teamed up with viral tournament Grass League, which made its debut last year. She said in a video on X: "I am joining the front office at Grass League. "Grass League is a high-stakes Par 3 league. "I will be focusing on brand development, fan engagement, content strategy, seeking out new talent, and acquiring sponsorships. Most read in Golf BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "This is really exciting for me and I feel its the next stage and development of my career." The Grass League features both amateur and professional players in team-based formats. Slow-motion Paige Spiranac video leaves fans speechless as she takes shot in revealing outfit Franchises representing different regions from both the USA and Canada play on lighted Par 3 golf courses. A press release from the Grass League added: "A trailblazer in both professional golf and modern sports media, Spiranac will work closely with league leadership to shape the long-term vision and growth strategy for The Grass League. "Her role will encompass brand development, storytelling, creative, business development and overall content and audience strategy, positioning the league to scale its reach across digital, broadcast, and live experiences." One fan responded to the news: "I'm so pumped for you." While another said: "Congratulation Paige, you are really smart woman and you deserve this. Go get them girl." Spiranac currently boasts 4 million followers on Instagram alone. She credits her success to being "on the grind" and refused to get down after her pro career fizzled out. Who are golf's most famous Wags? The world's top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle - and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own. Here are some of the most high-profile beauties... This The A Master golfer raced home from his most recent triumph to be by his wife's side as she gave birth to their first child. An athlete who A Playing off a handicap of three, this This A Speaking to podcast Playing A Round in 2023, she said: "I had everything to be a world class golfer. "But I just couldn't put it together and I didn't know why. It was driving me actually insane. "Instead of sitting down and feeling sorry for myself, I picked myself back up and threw myself into my media work [when my golf career ended]. "My background of just grinding, hard work has really helped me in my media career, because I work so incredibly hard — and the difference is here, the harder I work, the more successful I've become. "I think that's why it's been a more fulfilling journey for me than professional golf - the outcome is positive." 5 The infleuncer boasts more than 4 million followers on Instagram Credit: instagram @_paige.renee
Epoch Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
After 22 Years on the Run for Broadcasting the Truth, Falun Gong Practitioner Dies in Exile
Wang Zhanhai, a Falun Gong practitioner from northern China, died on May 10, 2024, after 22 years of exile, according to news published this month by Wang was forced into hiding after participating in a covert broadcast that exposed the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP's) persecution of Falun Gong. In January 2001, the CCP Since the CCP's nationwide persecution of Falun Gong began in 1999, practitioners have risked imprisonment and death to counter the state's defamatory narrative. Their efforts include On Feb. 16, 2002, Wang and six other Falun Gong practitioners in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, tapped into the local cable network at 7 p.m. to air a documentary called ' This was one of the first television network interception efforts recorded by Minghui. Exposing the CCP Hoax The attempt to bring this information to the public came at a steep cost. Related Stories 5/5/2025 4/29/2025 Police located the group during the operation and opened fire, shooting practitioner Xu Zhaobin in the leg and face. Wang managed to escape, fled his hometown, and remained in hiding for the next 22 years. The other six were captured in the next several weeks. All received severe punishment. File photo: Zhang Li. Courtesy of Minghui Zhang Li, arrested on March 3, 2002, was interrogated and tortured in the First Detention Center of Anshan City. She died on Aug. 27 in the same year after being denied medical treatment despite being in critical condition. Witnesses described her body as 'scored with bloody knife wounds.' She was 40. The remaining five—Wei Zhiyi, Shen Hailong, Xu Zhaobin, Li Guihong, and He Xiaoqiu—were Wang's Fight for Justice In 2015, while still in hiding, Wang filed a criminal complaint against Jiang. He accused the former CCP leader of 'throwing hundreds of millions of kind-hearted people and their families into turmoil and devastating basic human conscience and the moral foundation essential for a stable and sustainable society.' Wang wrote that Falun Gong had improved his health and helped him become a better person. But once the persecution began, he endured constant harassment, including from local police, factory supervisors, and others. He was stalked, pressured to renounce his beliefs, fined, and forced to resign from his job. Wang said he and his fellow practitioners then decided to do something to raise the public awareness of the persecution. In addition to handing out flyers, they thought of a better way to let more people know about the truth: intercepting the local cable system. After the 2002 broadcast, he was listed as a fugitive. 'The police tapped my home phone, harassed my family, and even revoked my wife's small subsidy—leaving her and our child in deep financial trouble,' Wang wrote. 'They tried to bribe my friends to find me. During holidays, officers staked out my parents' house. Everyone in my family lived under unbearable pressure.' Unable to work or go out, Wang lived in constant fear. He couldn't care for his elderly parents or support his family, he said. He described the toll as 'unimaginable' in terms of physical, emotional, and financial stress. His health declined in the years that followed before his death last year. Due to China's tight censorship, his death was only confirmed and reported by Minghui on May 6, 2025. Wang Zhanhai. Courtesy of Minghui Speaking Out for All of Humanity Wang Zhiyuan, president and spokesperson of the World Organization to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong (WOIPFG), said Falun Gong practitioners risk their lives not just for their own sake, but 'for the people, the society, and the nation.' He told The Epoch Times on Thursday that practitioners outside China are also speaking out—not only on behalf of those suffering inside the country, but also 'to defend freedom and truth for all humanity.' Bypassing the Firewall Falun Gong—also known as Falun Dafa—is a spiritual discipline based on the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. Introduced by Mr. Li Hongzhi in 1992, it grew rapidly due to its health and moral benefits, attracting at least 70 million followers by the late 1990s. Fearing Falun Gong's popularity, the CCP launched a sweeping nationwide suppression in 1999. State media and propaganda arms were mobilized to discredit the practice. Despite extreme surveillance, including the deployment of more than The 2022 documentary ' Promotional materials for the documentary "Eternal Spring" are on display at the Film Forum in New York, on Oct. 14, 2022. Chung I Ho/The Epoch Times Inspired by their counterparts in China, Falun Gong practitioners overseas helped develop anti-censorship tools such as FreeGate, UltraSurf, and Dynaweb. These tools bypass the regime's 'Golden Shield,' also known as the Great Firewall, which monitors and censors internet access in China. Author and China expert Ethan Gutmann praised the movement, More Support Needed Prominent Chinese dissident Yuan Hongbing, now based in Australia, called the CCP 'the most evil authoritarian regime in human history.' In an interview with The Epoch Times on Thursday, he warned that the spread of communist totalitarianism poses a threat to global civilization. 'For years, Falun Gong practitioners have carried out tireless and courageous truth-clarification efforts,' Yuan said. 'What they are doing is tearing through the CCP's ideological iron curtain, allowing free thought and ideals to flow into China like a spring breeze. This is an immensely meaningful movement to save the hearts and minds of the Chinese people.' He also pointed to a rise in the CCP's overseas suppression of Falun Gong, with the communist regime spreading false information and employing legal tactics to target the group. 'It's hate-driven persecution from a dictatorship,' he said, urging the international community to respond with strong countermeasures. On May 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the WOIPFG's Wang Zhiyuan expressed appreciation to the United States for passing the bill, and he called on Western democracies to stand by the U.S. in support of Falun Gong. 'We need real action—not just symbolic support or oral sanctions,' he said. 'Only concrete steps can stop the persecution and dismantle the CCP.' Luo Ya, Mary Hong, and Joan Delaney contributed to this report.
Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Politics
- Miami Herald
South China Sea Convoy Challenges Beijing's Territorial Claims
A coalition of Philippine civilians has embarked on its third mission to defy China's territorial claims in the South China Sea. While the Atin Ito coalition-Tagalog for "This is Ours"-anticipated a possible challenge from China's assertive coast guard, the volunteers sought to send a "message of peace and unity," spokesperson Rafaela David told local media on Monday. China claims sovereignty over roughly 90 percent of the South China Sea, citing "historical rights," despite a Hague-based arbitral tribunal's 2016 ruling dismissing the claims as incompatible with maritime law. China's expansive moves in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone have been met with pushback. The result has been spiraling tensions and dramatic standoffs between the countries' government forces, raising concerns about a potential conflict that could trigger the Philippines' Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States. Newsweek reached out to the Chinese Foreign Ministry by email for comment. More than 150 volunteers-including activists, fishermen, musicians, and civic and church leaders-set sail for Philippines-controlled Thitu Island early Tuesday morning as part of a convoy centered on the civilian vessel Kapitan Felix Oca. Tensions over Thitu, the only inhabited feature in the Spratly Islands archipelago and home to a modest military outpost, flared up again in recent days. Last week, China's coast guard executed close-quarter blocking maneuvers and deployed its water cannon in nearby waters while attempting to drive off a Philippine fisheries bureau vessel that Manila said was supporting a scientific mission. The group said it aimed to distribute supplies such as food, medicine and fuel to local fishermen and servicemembers stationed at the garrison. Performers will also hold a concert on the island as a message of solidarity. "We are not just asserting territory. We are asserting that ordinary Filipinos have a stake here," David told reporters before departure from Manila on Monday. "We will not be intimidated." The Philippine coast guard said it deployed one of its largest patrol ships, the BRP Melchora Aquino, along with the smaller BRP Malapascua, to escort the Felix Oca. As of 3 p.m. local time, two Chinese coast guard ships were observed "shadowing" the civilian convoy about 66 miles off the north coast of Palawan province, Philippine coast guard spokesperson Jay Tarriela wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The Chinese vessels reportedly issued radio challenges asserting China's claim and citing "domestic and international law," while rejecting the 2016 arbitral decision. "In response to the unauthorized patrol by the China Coast Guard, the Philippine coast guard vessels have initiated radio communications to challenge [Chinese coast guard vessel] 3306's claim of operating under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China," Tarriela said. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, a Philippine navy spokesperson,told Newsweek: "We do not speculate on the actions of any adversary. Nevertheless, we are ready to respond to any threat that may face the Atin Ito convoy." The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, in a statement: "Nansha Qundao, including Tiexian Jiao, has always been China's territory. China has indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Qundao [the Spratly Island group] and its adjacent waters. The Atin Ito participants are scheduled to begin their return trip to Manila on Friday. Related Articles Map Shows World's Biggest Research Universities After HarvardDonald Trump Gets Good News From Consumers Amid Tariff PullbacksJoe Rogan Says China 'On Verge of Passing' US in 'Many Areas'China Reviving World War II Airfield in America's Backyard 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Love is Blind' stars Lauren and Cameron Hamilton expecting baby after fertility struggles
'Love is Blind' stars Lauren and Cameron Hamilton expecting baby after fertility struggles Show Caption Hide Caption How Netflix 'Love is Blind' stars kept their marriage secret Cameron Hamilton and Lauren Speed from Netflix's "Love is Blind" chat with USA TODAY about their engagement and keeping their marriage a secret. Entertain This!, USA TODAY Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton's lives are about to be filled with a lot more love. The couple, who met during the first season of Netflix's reality show "Love is Blind," shared on Instagram that they are expecting their first child together. "The moment that changed everything," they captioned a carousel of pictures, including a photo where they hold up a pregnancy test with a positive result. Lauren and Cameron have been open about their fertility struggles and noted in their post the happy news came after four "years of prayers, patience, and a whole lot of love." They told People magazine that they used in vitro fertilization. In an episode of the "Love Seat" podcast last year, Hamilton shared that "we've been struggling to conceive." He said that during this struggle, his first instinct was to "dive into the research on fertility, IVF, try to consume everything I can, come up with a strategy," but added that "even more important than that is turning toward your partner and their emotions." 'Love is Blind' producer is in search of 'nice guys' after Season 8 drama "When I saw what you were going through, in terms of taking the medications, doing the daily shots, knowing that IVF and all this stuff wasn't really something that you naturally wanted to do, but you did it for me, you showed me a new level of love," Hamilton told his wife while becoming emotional. Speed-Hamilton, who said on the podcast that the conversation about fertility was "not the easiest" for her, also said the situation made the couple "feel a little more connected" and in tune with each other. "When you go through something that's big and heavy or weighs on your hearts, it creates a bond, and I think that it's actually made us stronger," she shared. 'We can do our own thing': 'Love Is Blind' couple engaged after Season 8 elimination Hamilton has previously urged fans not to ask couples when they're going to have children. In a 2023 Instagram post, he said this inquiry, which he and Speed-Hamilton get "thousands" of times, is "inappropriate." "Couples share with me all the time how hurtful it is when they are pressured about having kids, especially since oftentimes they are struggling to conceive," he wrote. "Let's show compassion for couples by appreciating them for who they are and letting them share their baby journey when and if they choose to." 'Love Is Blind' universe celebrates pregnancy of AD, Ollie This wasn't the only happy news to hit the "Love is Blind" universe. On May 25, AD Smith and Ollie Sutherland, "Love is Blind" stars who met while filming the Netflix series "Perfect Match," announced that they're also expecting their first child together. "The love is blind couple we never saw coming but absolutely needed.!!!" one fan commented on their announcement post. "Congratulations!!! Who's cutting onions."
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Towie's Junaid Ahmed reveals he's reached major milestone with boyfriend Joe Blackman
TOWIE'S Junaid Ahmed has revealed he's reached a major milestone with his boyfriend Joe Blackman. In a sweet Instagram video, dating . Advertisement 3 Towie's Junaid Ahmed and Joe Blackman have moved in together Credit: Getty Posing inside their new Essex house, the pair held their sets of keys up in the air before sharing a celebratory kiss. Junaid wrote in his caption: "HOME SWEET HOME," choosing Megan McKenna's This as his accompanying track. The former Lovestruck High star gushed about his excitement for the new chapter in a separate statement to The Sun. He said: "So excited for this new journey for myself and Joe.. our dream Essex home.. we've been looking for a while now and ready to start this new chapter." Advertisement read more on Junaid Ahmed The pair were flooded with support from their co-stars in the comments section. Ella Rae Wise wrote: "Congratulations to you both! Well done boys," while Lauren Goodger added: "Yay congratulations." Freddie Bentley said: "Congratulations boys, so happy for the pair of you xx," with Joe concluding: "I'm so happy." The boys have also set up a dedicated Instagram account for their property, titled @ homewithjoeandjunaid . Advertisement Most read in Reality Exclusive In an Joe, who is already dad to son Daice, said he'd be keen to expand his family and look into having kids with Junaid. Towie star sparks concern in worrying new video after horrendous trolling as fans 'ask are you ok?' He said: "We've got a dressing room , we like the luxury things in life, lovely places to park our cars . "It has everything we need, it has little hiding rooms, but I'm sure we'll use it as a walk in wardrobe. Advertisement "My little boy is also moving in with us, he spends half his time with mum and half his time with me - it's going to be a lovely little family home for him to grow up and potentially get a little brother or sister from from me and Junaid in the future . "We've found it and it's all ready to go." Junaid gushed: "It's the next chapter in our relationship, f*** what the haters had to say, we've found happiness in the end. "Love always wins." Advertisement Joe sweetly said: "I wake up everyday and see Junaid smile and he sees me smile and I think when you've got that with someone nothing matters, we've got each other no matter how hard it gets." He added: "It's our family home for now and then we'll move onto our £1m mansion." They also told of their plans to splash the cash on a big Bollywood wedding in the near future. Junaid said: "We're going to have a huge Bollywood wedding. Advertisement Joe added: "It would be nice to have half and half, with both of our traditions, it's something to look forward to." 3 The pair announced the news in a sweet Instagram video Credit: Instagram 3 Junaid and Joe first started dating nine months ago Credit: Instagram/junaidahmedx
