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BBC News
4 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Boy has prosthetic arm made with Lego
You can build a lot of different things with Lego, but how about an arm?!Well, eight-year-old Tobi from Portsmouth has had a special prosthetic arm made which has Lego built into it, that he can build on and are models of arms and legs that can help people who don't have limbs, or were born with limb differences, to do certain Mum Debra said: "His new Lego-themed arm has been amazing - not only is it helping with everyday tasks, but he loves showing it off." Tobi's new Lego-inspired arm was made by a specialist team at The Portsmouth Enablement Centre (PEC), which works with Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS work with patients to design personalised prosthetic limbs, which they say they want to be comfortable to wear but also and show off the personality of the person using them - for example their favourite football team or family pet. PEC prosthetics clinical manager Lucy Riddle said: "Our technicians enjoy being creative, whether it's crafting limbs with superhero designs or incorporating family photos."The biggest reward is seeing the difference it makes to someone's life."
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Starts Recording Someone's Proposal, Then Sees Who the Groom-To-Be Is
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 woman has gone viral for her incredible reaction to walking in to her own surprise proposal—and not realizing it was for her. Tonia Olikiabo lives in Manchester, United Kingdom, and has been in a long-distance relationship with her partner Tobi, who lives in Colorado, for close to five years. At the start of 2025, Olikiabo visited her partner in Denver, and when she returned to England after the trip, she didn't expect to see her now-fiancé for a long time, telling Newsweek she was "so surprised" when he unexpectedly showed up to propose. Tonia Olikiabo records her cousin's reaction, thinking it's her surprise proposal. Right, the moment she realized her boyfriend was in the room. Tonia Olikiabo records her cousin's reaction, thinking it's her surprise proposal. Right, the moment she realized her boyfriend was in the room. TikTok @toniaoliks To put her off the scent, Tobi had even told her that he was traveling to Texas to visit a friend—but it worked too well. So, when Tobi showed up in Manchester in February, wearing a suit in a room adorned with flowers to propose, Olikiabo could not process it, and thought the proposal was for someone else. In a hilarious clip posted to Olikiabo's TikTok account, @toniaoliks, on April 19, which has been viewed more than 29 million times, Olikiabo opens the door and walks into a room where Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' is playing, while her cousin stands behind her, recording her every move. But instead of a gasp, cry or shout, Olikiabo stays quiet—and when her cousin walks in the room to record her reaction, Olikiabo is hiding in the corner, recording her right back. Olikiabo explained to Newsweek that her cousin "told me a whole different story to get me in the room," and "as I stepped in, the first thing I noticed was the petals on the floor. "Immediately, I thought my cousin behind me was being proposed to—not sure what was going on in my head to think the person behind me is being surprised!" She went on: "I immediately scooped myself in the corner in an attempt to get myself out of the way for my cousin, and quickly got out my phone. Then I heard my name." In the video, Olikiabo stays hidden in the corner, until her now-fiancé calls her name—and she suddenly realizes what's happening, and runs over to him with an excited scream. From left, Olikiabo walks towards her now-fiancé, and right, the newly engaged couple sharing a hug. From left, Olikiabo walks towards her now-fiancé, and right, the newly engaged couple sharing a hug. TikTok @toniaoliks A second video showed the moment in more detail, along with a sweet montage of the actual proposal and her reaction, Tobi slipping the engagement ring on her finger before they dance together by a heart made of petals. Commenters were in stitches at the behind-the-scenes video, one commenter asking: "Who was she recording?," and another writing "whose proposal did she think it was?" Another pointed out how Olikiabo tried to "close the door to not ruin the surprise," and as another put it: "She didn't even see the fiancé cause she was rooting for someone else. You deserve all the happiness, stranger." And as one moved commenter summed it up: "The way she quickly tried to close the door to not ruin the surprise and didn't even realize it was her man. All she cared about was her friend. So many small beautiful details I love this woman." More than half of couples began discussing engagement more than a year before the proposal, at 57 per cent, according to The Knot's 2024 Jewelry and Engagement Study. The vast majority of those proposing prepared for the big moment ahead of time (87 per cent)—just like Tobi did, evident by his set-up—while just 13 per ent reported that it was a spontaneous gesture. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@ with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Naruto: Why Tobi acted like a goofball before revealing his true identity
Unlike much of the world of Naruto, where antagonists are often left-wing, terrorist, and brimming with hardcore backstory, When fans were first introduced to Tobi in Naruto Shippuden, he appeared to be the exact opposite—a goofy, clumsy character who was unexpectedly cheerful for a member of the vicious criminal organization Akatsuki. He couldn't be a locker room distraction because he joked around, got on his teammates' nerves, and didn't seem like a threat at all. Beneath that goofy mask and terrible pun delivery, though, was Obito Uchiha — one of the franchise's most complex and devastating characters. Tobi's behavior puzzled fans for the entire first half of Naruto Shippuden. It turned out his character and motives were far more sinister than they ever imagined. Tobi's goofy behavior wasn't Obito's idea To truly grasp what made Tobi such a petulant child, we must revisit the time when Obito Uchiha was believed to be deceased. After being crushed beneath a rock in the Third Great Ninja War, Obito was rescued by longtime series big bad Madara Uchiha, who took the broken pieces of Obito's body and replaced his lost limbs and organs with cells from the original Hokage, Hashirama Senju. Obito wasn't the only one who was recovering during this time. He was raised by an odd creature named Guruguru, a spiral-bodied White Zetsu clone. Even as a child, Guruguru had quite a goofy and childish personality, frequently teasing Obito and joking with him, using jokester tropes such as bathroom humor to get a rise out of the boy. He seemed to be the only one in the 'evil' trio that genuinely cared for Obito, becoming one of his first friends after his near-death experience. Guruguru's name, which means 'swirly' in Japanese, was chosen by Obito—named after the clone's spiral pattern. When Obito started getting bad at following and required assistance in traveling with his still-very-much-undone self, Guruguru joined him in the form of a Living Suit of ~Armor~ Guard. This combination formed the first 'Tobi'—a mix of Obito's consciousness and Guruguru's shape and character. Tobi was created to hide Obito's true identity Once returned from the dead, Obito eventually took over the Akatsuki, a rebellion of rogue ninjas with murderous intentions. Obito put on an act. He retained Guruguru's goofiness, he is a major comic relief character who plays unintentional straight man to Deidara, another Akatsuki member. Besides being badly written, this act served a dubious purpose to raise suspicion. Filling the Akatsuki with powerful, paranoid shinobi like Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki meant Obito couldn't just saunter in and start calling the shots. By appearing foolish he rendered himself powerless and insignificant. Someone that could not be heard, someone who was no danger. Behind the scenes, Obito had already been working under the guise of 'Madara,' orchestrating the events, recruiting the members and forming the Eye of the Moon Plan—a plan to cast the world into an eternal illusion using the power of the Ten-Tails and the Sharingan. How Guruguru and Obito became one Tobi's child-like exuberance didn't last. Except, at last, during the Fourth Great Ninja War, the truth was revealed. Tobi was actually Obito Uchiha. Though he pixelated his face, he took off the mask, dropped the clowning act, and began to reveal just how strong and evil his authoritarian nature truly is. His complete 180 on the issue surprised the hell out of both the fans and characters in the show, as his political flip flopping came out of nowhere. No longer was the Ninja Turtle who made puns about food and avoided battle. In his place loomed the figure of a new, implacable soldier, poised to remake the globe through violence if necessary. This transformation went to the heart of Obito's trauma—from seeing his friend Rin Nohara killed, to being used by Madara, to thinking peace could only come through absolute domination. The shift from clown to threat: Tobi's dark turn Tobi's childlike persona became more than just comic relief. This was a clever strategy that allowed Obito to walk among enemies undetected. It gave him the space to make clandestine plans, earn loyal protection, and conceal his true strength until the moment he was ready to pounce. It served to greatly amplify his eventual reveal. Fans had known him as comic relief for over half a season. The mask was finally ripped off, and the emotional gut punch landed that much deeper. To this day, Tobi's two-sided identity remains one of the biggest and most impactful twists in the Naruto franchise, an illustration of how far a person can travel in order to conceal pain, trauma, and ambition from a world behind a mask. Why Naruto fans still talk about Tobi's masked trickery Tobi's goofy disposition was by design. It had become a mask—both in the literal and figurative sense. Behind the playful child voice and learned circus-like mischief was a man brimming with pain, rage and a plan to change the world as we know it forever. His story serves as one of the most important Naruto lessons to fans, that in the Naruto universe, nothing is ever exactly as it seems, and often, the greatest threats arrive in the most surprising forms. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
VSE Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Appointments Supporting Business Transformation and Growth Strategy
MIRAMAR, Fla., February 26, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VSE Corporation ("VSE" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, today announced executive leadership appointments supporting the Company's business transformation to a pure-play aviation aftermarket parts and services provider. Following the recently announced Fleet segment divestiture, these changes are designed to support the Company's future growth and strategic priorities and drive a more streamlined corporate structure. Ben Thomas, President of VSE Aviation, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for VSE Corporation. Since joining VSE in October 2020 as Group President, Ben has played a pivotal role in growing the Aviation business segment into the global market leading aviation aftermarket parts and services provider that the business is today. In his new role, Ben will lead all revenue channels, including Distribution, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul ("MRO"), and OEM Solutions, as well as enterprise-wide Information Technology for the Company. Krista Stafford, Chief Human Resources Officer, has been promoted to Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer for VSE Corporation. Krista joined VSE in January 2020 and has been instrumental in supporting the Company's journey and business transformation. In her expanded role, Krista will oversee business and acquisition integration leadership and enterprise-wide administrative services, ensuring a cohesive and strategic approach to talent and organizational development. Farinaz Tehrani, Chief Legal Officer, has decided to pursue other opportunities after almost four years at the Company. Farinaz joined VSE in August 2021 and has been a key contributor in supporting the transformation of the Company towards its next chapter. Tobi Lebowitz joins VSE as the Company's new Chief Legal Officer. Most recently, Tobi served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary for Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis operator. Prior to Jushi, Tobi served as the Associate General Counsel of KLX Inc. (formerly KLXI), where she played pivotal roles in the sale of its aerospace segment to Boeing for $4.25B and the spin-off of its energy segment into a new, publicly traded company (KLXE). Tobi earned her BS and JD from the University of Florida, and holds certificates in Human Resources, and Compensation and Benefits from Florida Atlantic University. Tobi will join VSE on March 31, 2025, succeeding Farinaz Tehrani. "We have made significant progress in executing our business transformation strategy, including the anticipated divestiture of all non-core assets," said John Cuomo, President and CEO of VSE Corporation. "To support our next chapter, we are restructuring our executive team to create a single business-focused leadership group that will drive our strategies forward. I congratulate Ben Thomas and Krista Stafford on their well-deserved promotions and thank them for their continued leadership. I would also like to express my appreciation to Farinaz Tehrani for her invaluable contributions to our transformation efforts. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Additionally, I am excited to welcome Tobi Lebowitz as our new Chief Legal Officer. Having previously worked closely with Tobi, I know her expertise and experience will be instrumental as we continue our transformation journey. With this dynamic and experienced team, I am confident in our ability to capitalize on the opportunities ahead." "I am thrilled to get back to my roots in the aerospace industry and very fortunate to do so with such an accomplished team of professionals, many of whom I had the pleasure of working with previously, said Tobi Lebowitz. "I look forward to collaborating with the VSE team to strengthen the Company's legal framework with a business-minded approach and drive the next chapter of growth." The announcements today along with Adam Cohn (Chief Financial Officer) and Garry Snow (Chief Growth Officer) comprise the VSE Executive team following the Fleet segment divestiture. The new structure is designed to create a new One-VSE approach to the market, enhance operational excellence, drive strategic execution, and position VSE Corporation for continued growth. ABOUT VSE CORPORATION VSE is a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services. Operating through its two key segments, VSE significantly enhances the productivity and longevity of its customers' high-value, business-critical assets. The Aviation segment is a leading provider of aftermarket parts distribution and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for components and engine accessories to commercial, business, and general aviation operators. The Fleet segment specializes in part distribution, engineering solutions, and supply chain management services catered to the medium and heavy-duty fleet market. For more detailed information, please visit VSE's website at FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which are included in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause VSE's actual results to vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such statements. Many factors could cause actual results and performance to be materially different from any future results or performance, including, among others, the risk factors described in our reports filed or expected to be filed with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement or statement of belief speaks only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results. 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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
German national team hockey player Tobias Eder dies at 26 after cancer diagnosis
BERLIN (AP) — Tobias Eder, who played on the German national hockey team at last year's world championships, has died following treatment for cancer, his club said Wednesday. He was 26. The Eisbaeren Berlin club said Eder, who was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in August, had 'succumbed to complications from cancer.' 'We are shocked, deeply saddened and stunned,' the club posted on Instagram. 'Unfortunately Tobi did not win his hardest fight. It is impossible to find the right words now.' Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl posted a photo of Eder on his Instagram account with the message: 'Rest in peace, Toni.' Eder played three games for Germany at last year's world championships, scoring one goal against Slovakia in a 6-4 win. 'We remember the many funny, beautiful and special moments that we were able to experience with Tobi and say goodbye with great gratitude for the time we spent together,' the German hockey federation said in a statement. 'At the same time, our thoughts are with his family, his fiancée, his friends and teammates, who of course have our full support during these difficult days.' ___ AP sports: The Associated Press
