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IOL News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
New crash-tested dog harness highlights the need to keep our animals safe on the road
Driving with an unrestrained pet, as is the case with a child that's not buckled in, is a dangerous game of Russian Roulette for every occupant inside the vehicle. Not only can our furry friends distract us while we're driving, potentially leading to an accident, but they can also act as projectiles during a crash, where the extreme g-forces involved can endanger our lives as well as theirs. Thankfully, South Africans are becoming increasingly aware of the need to keep their pets safe when hitting the road, and there are several leash-like products that plug into the seatbelt to allow some form of restraint for the animal. However, a new crash-tested product from Swedish accessory manufacturer Thule aims to take that to the next level. What sets the new device apart from basic tethers or extender leashes is that it was purpose-designed to limit the forward movement of the animal during sudden stops. Its padded mesh panels were designed to keep pets cool and comfortable, while the step-in design can also help sensitive or nervous pets to feel more secure. Furthermore, the back leash attachment allows you to hop out and explore without needing to switch gear.
GMA Network
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Red Velvet's Wendy gears up for first solo comeback since moving to new agency
Wendy of Red Velvet is gearing up to make a solo comeback in September! According to a report on Soompi, Wendy's new agency ASND Entertainment said the singer is "working hard to prepare." "We ask for your support and interest," they said. The upcoming release follows Wendy's second mini album, 'Wish You Hell,' released in March 2024. It is also her first project since signing an exclusive contract with ASND Entertainment. Wendy was recently featured in Jin of BTS' song 'Heart on the Window' from his debut solo album 'Happy.' Red Velvet is best known for the songs 'Psycho,' 'Russian Roulette,' and 'Bad Boy,' among others. —Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
Calgary Herald
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Calgary Herald
Jasper visitors warned: 'We don't need another cathartic experience for your tourism entertainment'
Article content Article content The thing that's striking about a wildfire's aftermath is how random the damage is. One neighbourhood is razed, the next is intact. One home stands on a street, while the rest of the houses were destroyed. A decimated Esso station by the rail tracks sits right across the street from a Montana's restaurant that's intact and open for business. The fire spread into town by burning embers that were catapulted into neighbourhoods by high winds. So, it was as if Mother Nature played a fiery game of Russian Roulette. A house got hit and started to burn, while the next street avoided the fire. Article content 'It was hit and miss,' said Ward. Article content And that random nature of the fire makes it hard for residents to process what happened to their town. Some lost everything, some didn't. And, mentally, that might be tougher than if the entire town had burned. Article content Survivor's guilt is a very real thing in Jasper, said Smith. And he recognized it when Jasper was reopened and people were first brought back into town to find out if they'd lost everything — or not. Article content Article content 'The first impression when you come into town was, gee, it's not so bad, everything's here,' said Smith. 'But you drive down main street, and then you get to the far end, and it was like, oh yeah, wow. They were bringing in residents in busloads to drive around and show them the areas that were affected. And then the other folks come in, and then there's the other side of that. They feel bad because their stuff didn't burn.'
Edmonton Journal
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Edmonton Journal
Jasper visitors warned: 'We don't need another cathartic experience for your tourism entertainment'
Article content Article content The thing that's striking about a wildfire's aftermath is how random the damage is. One neighbourhood is razed, the next is intact. One home stands on a street, while the rest of the houses were destroyed. A decimated Esso station by the rail tracks sits right across the street from a Montana's restaurant that's intact and open for business. The fire spread into town by burning embers that were catapulted into neighbourhoods by high winds. So, it was as if Mother Nature played a fiery game of Russian Roulette. A house got hit and started to burn, while the next street avoided the fire. Article content 'It was hit and miss,' said Ward. Article content And that random nature of the fire makes it hard for residents to process what happened to their town. Some lost everything, some didn't. And, mentally, that might be tougher than if the entire town had burned. Article content Survivor's guilt is a very real thing in Jasper, said Smith. And he recognized it when Jasper was reopened and people were first brought back into town to find out if they'd lost everything — or not. Article content Article content 'The first impression when you come into town was, gee, it's not so bad, everything's here,' said Smith. 'But you drive down main street, and then you get to the far end, and it was like, oh yeah, wow. They were bringing in residents in busloads to drive around and show them the areas that were affected. And then the other folks come in, and then there's the other side of that. They feel bad because their stuff didn't burn.' Article content
ITV News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Hostage families fear ‘Russian roulette' offered by ceasefire talks
For almost two years, the families of hostages held in Gaza have been desperately hoping that their loved ones will be released. So one might imagine that growing rumours of a ceasefire and hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel would be welcome news. But at an event in London calling for more international action to free those captured, the response from families is more trepidation than celebration. The Israeli government believes that there are 20 living hostages still in Gaza but sources indicate that only 10 would likely be released as part of any ceasefire agreement. 'You know, it's like a game' sais Galia David, whose son Evyatar is in captivity. 'Like a lottery?' I ask her. 'Like Russian Roulette' is her response. Evyatar was 22-years-old when he was abducted from the Nova music festival during the October 7 attacks. In home videos and photos, he looks his age: healthy, happy and with a full head of curly hair. It's a far cry from the most recent video his family has seen of him. Released earlier this year, it shows Evyatar, looking gaunt with a shaven head, being taken to the handover ceremony of another hostage. In an act of psychological torture, he is forced to beg for his own release. Four months on and he is still being held captive. Despite the chance that her son could be amongst the 10 potentially being released, she - as with all the other families - is insistent that all the hostages need to be released at the same time. Otherwise, they fear that a handful could remain as collateral for years on end. Bipin Joshi's family worry that he may be far down the list when it comes to an exchange. He is a Nepalese citizen, with no family in Israel. His country has little international clout. Joshi had only arrived in Israel three weeks before he was kidnapped, as part of an international program providing agricultural training to young people from rural Nepal. Adi Radai has been helping to advocate on his behalf because his family don't speak English or Hebrew. 'They don't understand the conflict and it's heartbreaking,' said Adi. 'They just want their son back.' The timing of this event in London is co-incidental. It was delayed because all flights in and out of Israel were cancelled as a result of missile strikes from Iran. The families want to make clear that they aren't politicians - all they are interested in is the return of their loved ones. But they believe that will only happen when there is a permanent end to the fighting and a proper peace agreement, rather than a ceasefire. And even that is uncertain.
