Ceremony, controversy, and captions – just another week in the life of Trump |
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s US state visit is already proving to generate headlines without much help, no thanks to Donald Trump.
Within hours of their arrival, a right-wing commentator was complaining about the lack of 'No Kings' protests, while Trump, never one to miss a moment, managed to turn even a royal greeting into a spectacle. In what’s become something of a signature move, he attempted his usual handshake dominance – this time with a new contender.
The official White House X/Twitter account marked the Royal visit by sharing a seemingly innocent snap of the pair. Except the caption, 'TWO KINGS', landed exactly how you'd imagined.
And then there was the dinner...
Earlier this week, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner came to a halt when a gunman opened fire at the venue. The incident led to the cancellation of the event.
Online attention quickly fixated on one key detail in the aftermath. And, in true Trump style, he managed to make a bizarre pivot from the shooting to further justification of his $400m ballroom.
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When it comes to health and longevity, there are a few things that come up consistently: diet, exercise, and stress.
We're told that if we can keep those in check, then that's our golden ticket to feeling good and potentially living longer lives. But what if the people we surround ourselves with were equally as important for our health?
It's a take that's sent renowned cardiologist Dr Jeremy London viral, after he put having good friendships on par with blood pressure and exercise when it comes to longevity.
"Decades of research show people with more social connections - especially relationships outside their immediate family - live longer", he tells followers, referencing that people you meet at the coffee shop and co-workers are just as important as your inner circle.
"It's not just the number of close friends that matters, but also the variety of connections you maintain", he continues. "Social connection reduces stress hormones like cortisol, lowers inflammation, and supports your immune and cardiovascular systems."
It's something we've seen come up in Blue Zone studies, too (also known as the areas in the world where people consistently live beyond 100 years old).
Sardinia (Italy), Okinawa (Japan), Nicoya (Costa Rica), Ikaria (Greece), and Loma Linda (California) are known as the five original Blue Zones, with the lifestyles of locals pairing a processed food-free diet with lots of socialisation.
They're also areas that have a lot of street parties among their communities, allowing them to spend more time outdoors - and, yes - dancing does count as exercise.
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There are a lot of great new Netflix watches right now - Big Mistakes, Bridgerton, Heartbreak High - to name but a few being talked about.
However, every so often, the streaming platform also strives to royally screw us over, and quietly removes comfort watches that have become staples between playing catch-up on the newer shows.
When we say the most recent victim of its monthly cull has stung, it's really stung.
We'd hate to be the bearers of bad news, but Schitt's Creek is leaving Netflix on 15 May.
Released in 2015, the sitcom has become a go-to for millions around the world. It follows the story of the wealthy Rose family who lose everything overnight; instead forced to rebuild their lives from a run-down small town that they once bought as a joke - Schitt's Creek.
The show starred Dan, Sarah, and Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, and Emily Hampshire, as well as the late Catherine O'Hara - whose death back in January reignited its cult fandom.
While it won over 60 awards during its six seasons, most notably, it took home nine Primetime Emmys for its final one, setting a new record for comedy.
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TikTok has a habit of turning even the simplest storytime into a full-blown cinematic moment, and the latest trend, 'the saxophones are getting louder,' is proof.
The phrase is cropping up across the app, paired with an audio track where a low, moody saxophone gradually builds in intensity.
Inevitably, it’s left people wondering: what does it actually mean?
If you’re chronically online, you’ve probably already scrolled past a few. The format is pretty consistent: a personal scenario plays out, with text hinting that something isn’t quite right. As the saxophones increase in volume, so does the sense that things are about to go very wrong.
Sometimes it’s harmless, like a travel mishap or awkward encounter. Other times, creators use the audio to tap into more uncomfortable or tense incidents.
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