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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- NZ Herald
Northern Rescue fundraising for critical medical equipment in Northland and Auckland
Northern Rescue Helicopter's Dr Dave Peak and critical care paramedic Will Thompson with the organisation's new Hamilton T1 ventilator. Northern Rescue is fundraising for lifesaving medical equipment used often to help Northland's most critically ill patients. Six Hamilton T1 ventilators, each worth $53,000, and 10 video laryngoscopes that cost $60,000 in total are needed for Northern Rescue's fleet, spread across Northland and Auckland.
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Comedian reveals 'horrendous' side effect of weight loss jab Mounjaro 'no one mentions' - and the extreme way he covers it up
A comedian has revealed a lesser-known 'horrendous' side effect of the weight loss jab Mounjaro - and he's resorted to desperate measures to cover it up. Appearing on the Have A Word podcast, comedian Will Thompson described his experience with the GLP-1 medication, which helps people lose weight by reducing appetite. But as thousands of Britons turn to the jabs to help them slim down, here's been a steady stream of side effects being shared and discussed by the jabber community. These typically include chronic constipation, hair loss, loss of libido and extreme bloating. But there's one 'horrendous' side effect Will said he never sees mentioned. 'The one that no one really mentions is the burps are horrendous,' the comedian said. 'I've done farts to cover up some of the burps I've done.' These are known as 'sulphur burps', and are typically characterised by an unpleasant rotten egg smell. They occur due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas, which can be a byproduct of digestion or the result of an underlying gastrointestinal issue. Mounjaro keeps you feeling full by slowing down how quickly food is digested, which could be the cause of this unpleasant side effect. Discussing his decision to take the weight loss drug, Will said it is 'fully cheating and I don't give a f***'. He said: 'Because people tell you that, they're like 'no, its not hard work, you're cheating'. 'But I'm not an athlete, I'm not training for anything, I just can't be arsed. 'I could not stop eating badly.' The comedian said the biggest impact of Mounjaro is the lack of 'food noise'. Will said: 'How I described it was Twixes don't speak to me anymore. It's f***ing great. 'You know when you're in a garage and you see all the sweets. Now you show me and I'm just not bothered. 'Don't get me wrong there's side effects to doing it.'
Time Out
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This chic Miami steakhouse was named America's best new restaurant
Leave it to Miami to make steak sexy again: Sunny's, the just-reopened stunner in the city's Little River neighborhood, has officially topped Robb Report's list of the 10 Best New Restaurants in America —and yes, it's worth the hype (and the valet). What started as a pandemic pop-up has returned as a full-fledged dining experience, backed by Jaguar Sun alums Will Thompson and Carey Hynes. The duo, along with Executive Chef Aaron Brooks, have created a modern steakhouse that's equal parts Miami glam, Palm Beach nostalgia and culinary firepower. From the outside, Sunny's is easy to miss: ivy-covered walls, a low-slung building and no sign in sight. But step through the gate and you're instantly transported. The courtyard, shaded by a grand banyan tree, opens into a plush, Art Deco-inspired dining room where martinis clink and steak knives flash. The vibe may be effortlessly chic, but Sunny's really earns its stripes when it comes to the food. The steaks are cooked over a live oak fire and range from a 10-ounce prime hanger to a jaw-dropping 32-ounce Australian Wagyu ribeye (and for $260, it had better be life-changing). There's a deep raw bar, luxurious pastas like corn and blue crab agnolotti in saffron broth and mains that range from spice-crusted duck breast to grouper with spiced carrot butter. Sides are dialed-up comfort classics: russet potatoes fried in chicken fat, creamed spinach, Parker House rolls with honey butter. Drinks are just as thoughtful. Beverage director Will Thompson has revived cult favorites from Jaguar Sun (hello, Green Ghoul) while adding a 'choose-your-own-martini' menu and low-ABV options. The wine list spans both prestigious and obscure regions (think Burgundy to the Canary Islands) and dessert wines and coffee service round out the night. Designed by Amy Butchko of The Springs Collective, the new space cleverly marries industrial Miami grit with Palm Beach Regency flair. A 50-seat private dining room, complete with a Herzog-inspired mural, is ready for your next birthday, brand dinner or spontaneous group splurge.
Irish Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Scorched Earth review: An individual tragedy and a national malaise
Scorched Earth Abbey Theatre, Dublin ★★★★☆ The first moments of Scorched Earth explain that a public inquiry into a spate of 'land-based crimes' has led to a report highlighting the link between violent crime and ownership of land. Although inspired by John B Keane's play The Field, it is clear that what is about to unfold isn't just an individual tragedy but a national malaise. A cold case has been reopened by Detective Kerr (played by Sarah Dowling) into the death of a developer, William Dean (Will Thompson). He was found dead in a field shortly after outbidding a local (Luke Murphy) who had leased the field for years. [ Luke Murphy on Ireland's land obsession: 'There's something about having and owning. I see a fixation on that, and I feel it in myself' Opens in new window ] Murphy's character remains the prime suspect for Kerr as she tries to get a confession in a bleak interrogation room. He reiterates his innocence, but Murphy's tense squirming constantly contradicts those words of denial. The claustrophobic setting recalls some of Murphy's previous works, particularly The Archivist and Volcano , as does the theme of individual versus system, but here it is difficult to empathise with the slippery suspect and his false bravado. READ MORE The setting is ahistorical, in spite of references to the 1990s and Celtic Tiger excesses, and many of the themes are universal, particularly the tension between stasis and change. A local guard who ineffectually investigated the original crime (Ryan O'Neill) is constantly wary of the outsider, in contrast to the local radio host (Tyler Carney-Faleatua), who can't contain her gushing admiration of the developer during an interview. A final group dance suggests that it is the land, expressed through Alyson Cummins's ingenious set, that has a timeless grip over individuals' behaviour. The obsession with possession of land and consequent exclusion are embedded in society, whether at a micro level between neighbours or a macro level with attitudes to immigrants. Scorched Earth is at the Abbey Theatre , as part of Dublin Dance Festival , until Saturday, May 24th and at Black Box , as part of Galway International Arts Festival , from Tuesday, July 15th, until Saturday, July 19th
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fire in Kingston centre causes traffic diversions
More than 100 firefighters are making "steady process" tackling a fire in a disused building in the centre of Kingston, south-west London. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the blaze at the building in Richmond Road was first reported to them at 14:30 GMT. People are being urged to avoid the area as road closures, including for the one-way system, are in place. Station Commander Will Thompson, who is at the scene, said: "The fire is producing smoke, so we advise local residents to keep their windows and doors closed." There are no reports of injuries. Two of the Brigade's 32-metre (105ft) turntable ladders are being used as observation towers, providing incident commanders with an aerial view to improve situational awareness and inform tactical decisions. London Ambulance Service said it had sent an incident response officer and also asked the public to avoid the area. People who live near to the incident should stay indoors and keep windows closed, the service added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to London Fire Brigade
