3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Gemma Collins reveals her ambitions to become a Dame after charming King Charles and Queen Camilla
GEMMA Collins has opened up about her ambitions to become a Dame after charming King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Speaking as she launches her new Ladies’ Day Ascot campaign with betting giants Paddy Power the reality TV queen, who is pictured being fed grapes on a regal chaise longue by fellow ambassador ex England footballer Peter Crouch, thinks she’s due an honours one day.
Racing PostGemma Collins has opened up about her ambitions to become a Dame after charming King Charles and Queen Camilla[/caption]
PAGemma previously met the King and Queen Camilla in 2023 when she attended The Animal Ball[/caption]
Gemma, 44, revealed: “Of course I’d love it to be made a Dame, but I don’t think it’s going to happen just yet.
“One day that is the dream. It would just be the best thing that could ever happen.
“After years of entertaining the public, I believe that I should get the title Dame Gemma Collins and it’s just so funny because I’m sure this is what Charles’ mum would have wanted.”
Gemma previously met the King and Queen Camilla in 2023 when she attended The Animal Ball, but confesses that the Royals sought her out and invited her.
She said: “I love the royals. King Charles requested for me to meet him back in 2023. Clarence House called me because they wanted to get in touch with a British icon who is the mood of the nation.
“I dressed in Valentino and went to Lancaster House, in London. “Charles was great fun, and very funny, I called him King of the Planet because I really admire him for all the work he does for the animals .
“Personally, I think he’s very down to earth. Obviously they’re super posh because they’re the Royal family. Camila was lovely. We had a good old chat.”
Gemma, known as The GC to fans, feels she could play a role of agony aunt to Charles amid his fallout with youngest son Prince Harry.
Gemma explained: “I think Charles does need to mend his relationship with Prince Harry, life is too short. We do not know what’s around the corner.
“I didn’t know I was gonna get stopped in my tracks with viral pneumonia a couple of weeks ago.
“So I just think we’ve got one life, life is short and we all need to forgive in our hearts.
“There is so much sadness in the world at the minute. You can really feel the energy. I just think life is short. We do not know if we’re going to wake up tomorrow.
“And honestly, like so much time is wasted on pettiness.
“I think the king is so cool and the nation would love to see him reunite with Harry. He’s like the naughty child. You never know the truth, but I hope they can repair and heal.”
Gemma is delighted to be working with Paddy Power ahead of Royal Ascot’s Ladies Day next Thursday. It comes after she was their guest of honour at Cheltenham Races in March.
She said: I’m loving working with Paddy Power. And they’re really fun and I’ve just been so lucky like the campaigns we’ve been doing are just such a vibe.
“It all started when Paddy Power invited me to Cheltenham, as I’ve gotten older I like to say yes to a lot more things. I’m so happy they called because I literally shut it down.
“People just didn’t expect to see me in Cheltenham and women should be able to go to these horse races too.
“I feel like some women are just meant to be there to be dressed up, but it’s really cool for women to have a little flutter on the horses, why should men have all the fun?
“Horse-racing is really blokey, but I’m here to shut that down. Women rule the world.
“Everyone can get the Royal treatment at Ascot. Paddy Power does things differently, they’re full of mischief and entertainment.”
She added: “I met Peter Crouch – he was very nice, tall and gentlemanly.”
She said: “I love David Beckham. I loved his Hugo Boss campaign and I was breathless without pneumonia. I think he deserves this knighthood so much. He deserves everything good coming to him. He’s so down to earth.
“Funnily enough, I see his mum Sandra a lot in Epping. I don’t disturb her. She goes to the same cafe as me. I just look at her and think, ‘God, you must be walking on cloud nine, having such an amazing son.’
“I love the fact he’s got into country life. I always remember him queuing when the Queen passed away. It shows respect on such a level and he is a great role model to young boys, young men and children growing up today.”
Racing PostGemma, known as The GC to fans, feels she could play a role of agony aunt to Charles amid his fallout with youngest son Prince Harry[/caption]
GettyGemma shared her thoughts on David Beckham’s Knighthood news[/caption]
3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on How much does it cost to run an air conditioning unit and leave it on overnight?
As the weather heats up, you may be tempted to turn your air conditioning unit on overnight to keep cool as you sleep.
But if you are thinking about turning your cooling device on, you should be aware of how it can impact your energybills.
We share how much it costs to turn on your air conditioning unit
How much you will pay will vary depending on whether you are using a built-in or portable unit.
Over 1.7 million Brits have built-in units with power ratings up to 2.7kW, according to research by Uswitch.
If you turned on your built-in air con unit for nine hours overnight, it would cost £6.64 a day or £46.49 a week.
This would add around £201.32 to your bill if you did this every night for a month.
Meanwhile, portable air conditioning units use 1kW of power.
If you left this running for nine hours over night it would cost you £2.46 a day.
This would work out a £17.22 a week or £74.46a month if you ran the device for nine hours for every night for a month.
If you want to keep cool for less using a desk fan might work out cheaper.
A desk fan uses 35W of power and costs 60p to run if you left it on for nine hours over night for a week.
That works out as £18.26 per month.
Natalie Mathie, energy expert at Uswitch.com, said it easy to build up a “hefty bill, especially during a heatwave“.
She said: “There are other simple tricks you can use to keep the temperature down inside your home.
“Keeping your curtains closed during the day will stop sunlight from warming up your property, while filling a hot water bottle with cold water can help keep you cool.”
CHEAP HACKS TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER
There are plenty of other hacks to stay cool this summer without spending a fortune on air conditioning.
Using tin foil to shield your home from the sun’s rays can help to keep your home cool without having to turn on a fan or air conditioning.
To try this method out all you need to do is cover your windows with the shiny cupboard staple.
Be especially sure to cover the windows that are hit with direct sunlight.
The Sun previously spoke to window and glass expert Allan Reid from Checkatrade who gave this tip on how to get the best results from this hack
“For best results, place the foil on the outside of the window, not the inside,” Allan said.
Another way to try this method is by cutting out pieces of cardboard that will fit the size of your window and then cover them with a reflective tin foil layer.
Another clever hack is to put your bed sheets in the freezer for a few minutes to provide instant relief and lower your body temperature.
The idea behind this method is to simply put your bed sheets into an airtight freezer bag- to avoid them getting soaked- and leave them in your freezer for a couple of minutes.
4 ways to keep your energy bills low
Laura Court-Jones, Small Business Editor at Bionicshared her tips.
1. Turn your heating down by one degree
You probably won’t even notice this tiny temperature difference, but what you will notice is a saving on your energy bills as a result. Just taking your thermostat down a notch is a quick way to start saving fast. This one small action only takes seconds to carry out and could potentially slash your heating bills by £171.70.
2. Switch appliances and lights off
It sounds simple, but fully turning off appliances and lights that are not in use can reduce your energy bills, especially in winter. Turning off lights and appliances when they are not in use, can save you up to £20 a year on your energy bills
3. Install a smart meter
Smart meters are a great way to keep control over your energy use, largely because they allow you to see where and when your gas and electricity is being used.
4. Consider switching energy supplier
No matter how happy you are with your current energy supplier, they may not be providing you with the best deals, especially if you’ve let a fixed-rate contract expire without arranging a new one. If you haven’t browsed any alternative tariffs lately, then you may not be aware that there are better options out there.
3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Netflix reveal huge list of movies and TV shows being axed next month – with some children’s favourites in the mix
NETFLIX has revealed a huge list of movies and TV shows it plans to axe next month, and there are some children’s favourites in the mix.
The Secret Life Of Pets and The Secret Life Of Pets 2, which are popular with the younger crowd, will no longer be available to watch.
ReutersNetflix has revealed a huge list of movies and TV shows it plans to axe next month, and there are some children’s favourites in the mix[/caption]
And there are a series of horrors getting the chop too.
Resident Evil: Vendetta, Black Knight: The Man Who Guards Me and The Walk will no longer be available to watch on the streaming service.
And hit 2022 release Elvis is also being given the boot.
But if you’re keen to cast your eye on some of the titles being axed before they go, you still have time to do so.
Netflix will start getting rid of the various TV shows and films from July 1 through to July 7, meaning the cull will take place over a week, with different titles going on different days.
3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on I’m an interiors expert – four hacks to get the Love Island ‘look’ in your home
LOVE Island is officially back on our screens, which means we’ll all be spending the summer watching contestants compete in their quest to find true love.
While the show is ready to turn heads with new twists and more drama, and plenty of coupling up, there’s one thing that remains loyal — the iconic look of the Villa.
ITVStars stay in the iconic Villa in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar[/caption]
ITVAnd experts have revealed how you can recreate the Villa look at home[/caption]
ITVAnd it won’t cost a fortune to make your space look like a real villa bombshell[/caption]
ITVThere are four easy ways you can incorporate the look[/caption]
As always, stars in the 2025 series are staying in the swanky Villa in Mallorca, on the east coast of the island in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar.
But it had undergone a makeover for the tenth year anniversary to make sure it’s bigger than ever with glam touch-ups.
This year, there is a new, supersized hideaway, walk-in wardrobes, an exercise bike and a steamy hot tub beside the huge pool.
A purple theme has also been added and extended through to the fire pit, while the rooms have been touched up with gold furnishings.
Even though you might not be able to install a built-in hot tub or pool in your own garden, there are still ways you can ‘crack on’ and add a touch of Love Island luxury to your home.
Interior experts have revealed that there are a few clever design choices that will serve up a vibe that’s trendy and timeless.
And they are surprisingly easy for anyone who loves the popular ITV show.
Paint and interiors expert Lucy Steele from Valspar Paint shared her four tips for helping your space look like a real villa bombshell.
Go bright or go home
Lucy has said that an essential tip for nailing the Love Island look at home is by pairing bright whites with pops of bold colour.
She explained: “The interior of the Villa uses lots of brilliant whites as an easy backdrop for the bursts of fun colours throughout the space.
“Regularly using bold pinks, blues and butter yellows in the colour scheme of the Villa makes for a fun and playful aesthetic.
“If you already have neutral walls at home, you can achieve this by using the iconic colour trio to paint feature walls.
“Or simply coat doorframes and mirror frames for an instant refresh.”
Firepit drama
No Love Island-inspired garden would be complete without the legendary fire pit.
So if you want to recreate the look of the Villa in your own space, then you definitely need to pick up one of these.
Lucy said: “This is an absolute must for the home, and it’s actually fairly cheap to recreate.
“In more basic styles, you can get a fire pit for as little as £20 in standard retailers like B&Q.
“For a full-on Love Island garden vibe, add string fairy lights, sun loungers, and a splattering of colour-blocked cushions in the same blue, pink and yellow colour scheme.
“You may also want to coordinate the colour of your outdoor furniture with natural wood and whites.
“An easy way to achieve this cohesive look without splashing the cash is by painting your existing garden furniture with exterior paint, helping you stay loyal to the look.”
ITVThe experts say every Love Island fan should have a fire pit in their home[/caption]
Pop art inspo
This is a fairly new one, but pop art goes perfectly with the theme of the Love Island Villa.
Lucy advises: “Pop art was introduced to the design of the Villa fairly recently, and it works perfectly with the colour scheme throughout.
“Pop art prints are relatively low cost, or you could DIY your own to give your space a cheeky, flirtatious edge.
“Pop Art is a great way to add the Love Island look to your casa at a low cost.
“And it can also be easily changed in the future to new and exciting art pieces.”
The five colours that are becoming outdated in 2025
IT'S important to make sure that when you update your space, you create a look that won’t quickly become outdated.
With that in mind, interior designers have revealed the five colours that are beginning to fade now that we are halfway into 2025.
Interior pro Paulina Wojas from Stunning Chairs has said that 2025 is all about creating warm, inviting places.
Emerald Green – “While this colour is still loved for its luxe vibe, its declining popularity could be due to it being oversaturated”.
Camel – “This could be due to Camel’s brown-yellow undertone that may be too warm for a clean aesthetic, and 2025 interior trends favouring more muted, earthy tones such as taupe and olive.”
Burgundy – “A prominent trend this year is open, airy spaces with organic elements, which could explain burgundy’s declining demand”.
Scarlet Red – “While its vibrant hue is desirable for maximalist interiors, scarlet red’s intensity can become overpowering, resulting in colour fatigue.
Teal – “While this aquatic shade is still desirable and perfect for coastal, Greek-inspired interiors, the low number of teal sales could be due to changing preferences and trends shifting towards warmer colour palettes.”
I’ve got a text… it says you need neon!
According to the experts, anyone looking to bring the vibe of the Villa into their home needs to bring in touches of neon.
Lucy explains: “Neon lights are an absolute must-have to achieve the Love Island look at home.
“Think playful phrases, a neon heart above your bed, or a cheeky cocktail sign for the garden.
“Neon is glam, Insta-ready, and surprisingly affordable.
“Plus, it’ll give your space that unmistakable glow.
“It’s perfect for setting the mood for your next pre-coupling party!”
ITVNeon signs are a ‘must have’ if you want to receate the villa vibe[/caption]
3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on I was celebrating baby scan when my world fell apart – I woke up covered in blood & glass… with my family gone forever
IT WAS supposed to be a celebration of new life, but the day of Robin Du Plessis’ baby scan became one that would haunt her forever.
Clutching the envelope containing the gender of their unborn baby, her fiancé Willem was driving Robin and their daughter Shylo, just hours after their ultrasound.
SuppliedRobin Du Plessis welcomed her daughter Roane in February but it was with a heavy heart[/caption]
She had lost her partner Willem and her daughter Shylo on a day that played out like a ‘terrible dream’Supplied
They had been to visit Robin’s mother, who was organising their surprise gender reveal party, to deliver the envelope with their unborn baby’s sex on it.
In August last year, their car was involved in a terrible crash that claimed the life of Willem and their daughter Shylo.
Robin, 31, says: “It was such a horrific accident and I can’t believe we have lost them both.
“I then had to give birth to our daughter Roane on my own, and I’m bringing up my two boys without Willem.
“When their little sister grows up, I’m going to tell her all about her amazing dad and little sister.
“I will make sure they are never forgotten.”
In the days leading up to the tragedy, the couple were thrilled to be expecting again, and were looking forward to their upcoming gender reveal party.
Robin, who lives in South Africa, says: “I was 16 weeks pregnant, and more than anything I wanted to have a gender reveal party.
“I’d never had one before, even though I’d already given birth to three children, but this pregnancy was going to be my last baby and I wanted to do something special.”
The couple had met in June 2020, and Robin says she felt an ‘instant spark’ between them.
“After a few months we decided to go for a drink together one night after work, and from then on we became a couple,” she recalls.
“He was my soulmate. My Mr Right. I felt a depth of love that I’d never felt for anyone before. And he felt the same about me. It was as though we didn’t need anyone else but each other.”
The couple welcomed their daughter, Shylo, a couple of years later in 2022.
“Willem was the most amazing dad,” she says. “He doted on Shylo and he was amazing to my two boys from a previous relationship.
“I couldn’t believe my luck in finding him. It was as though it was meant to be. We were crazy about each other.
“We spent night after night outside our house with a campfire, just talking and looking up at the stars. And talking about our future together as a family.”
Robin has described Willem as her ‘soulmate’ and says he was a wonderful fatherSuppliedSuppliedShe held her daughter Shylo for 45 minutes while she took her final breaths[/caption]
The couple had been trying for another baby when Robin sadly suffered a miscarriage in 2023.
“I was convinced that something had been wrong for me to have lost it like that,” she says.
“It had never happened to me before, and I’d been distraught over it.
“So when I found out I’d fallen pregnant again, the following year Willem was thrilled, but I was so anxious in case it happened again.
“I was scared, but he was convinced it was going to be alright.”
Day of disaster
Robin told her mum that she wanted a gender reveal party and she said she would organise it.
So at 16 weeks pregnant, on August 30, 2024, the couple drove over to the hospital to have a scan.
Robin says: “We’d brought the kids with us.
“I lay on the scanning table and the doctor ran the scanner over my stomach.
“The heartbeat was strong and clear. It was so tempting to ask what we were having, but we asked the doctor to write it on a piece of paper whether it was a boy or girl, and we sealed it up.
“There was no way we were going to spoil the surprise at our reveal party.”
In total shock I looked at Willem, and he had blood coming out of the side of his mouth
Robin Du Plessis
On the way back from the hospital, the couple called in at Robin’s mum’s house and handed over the envelope so that she could organise the right colour for the reveal.
“We’d brought her some shopping too, and we told her about the scan and how it had gone,” Robin says.
“We talked about who we were going to invite, but I was leaving it up to her to organise. I couldn’t wait.
“After a while we said our goodbyes, and we all got in the car to drive home.
“We lived about an hour from mum, and it was dark driving on the highway.
“Everyone was tired, and we just couldn’t wait to get home.”
The family were about halfway home in an area called Dalmas at around 9pm when they saw some headlights in the rear view mirror.
“There was a car heading towards us,” Robin says.
“It looked like it was coming up fast behind us. We didn’t even have time to say anything before I felt a massive bang.
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“The next thing I knew I found myself on the road behind our car.
“Dazed and confused, I looked around. There was shattered glass everywhere.”
The car behind the family had crashed into the back of them but the driver had fled the scene.
“I crawled around to the front of the car,” Robin says.
“Willem, one of my boys, and Shylo had also been thrown out of the car on impact.
“My other son was the only one left in the car.
Just 45 minutes later, Shylo took her last breath in my arms
Robin Du Plessis
“In total shock I looked at Willem, and he had blood coming out of the side of his mouth.
“He wasn’t moving. I knew that he was gone. The boys were ok, with just cuts and bruises.
“But Shylo lay there motionless. Not my baby too.
“I knew there was nothing I could do for Willem, but Shylo was barely alive. I cradled her in my arms, tears pouring down my face.”
Tragic last breath
A couple of passers-by stopped by the wreckage and called an ambulance, but for Shylo it was too late.
“Just 45 minutes later, Shylo took her last breath in my arms,” the mum recalls.
“The ambulance arrived two hours later, and they couldn’t revive her. I’d lost both my husband and my beautiful daughter, just like that they were gone.
“It just seemed like some terrible dream.”
The ambulance took Robin and the two boys to hospital where they were checked over.
“I didn’t know if my unborn baby had survived,” she says. “But they did a scan and the heartbeat was still there.
“Willem had been right about one thing, when he had told me this baby was going to be ok.”
Dazed and confused, I looked around. There was shattered glass everywhere
The boys had X-rays and scans too and luckily it showed they had no broken bones.
While she and her baby were unharmed, Robin struggled with the heartbreak of losing her family while trying to carry on with her pregnancy.
She says: “I didn’t know how I was going to be able to carry on without Willem and Shylo. My soulmate and my daughter were gone.
“I went through the rest of my pregnancy in my blur.
“My bump was growing, but Willem wasn’t there to see it.
“I just felt numb through it all. What should have been such a happy time was so empty for me.
“I could feel the baby kicking, and wanted to share it with him so badly.”
Robin delivered their daughter Roane in February this year.
“Willem should have been there by my side,” she says.
“He would have loved to have had another daughter. He’d been so excited about this baby, and he’d never even gotten to know she was a girl.
“I wish with all my heart that he’d been able to meet her. But I’ll make sure she always knows how special her dad and sister were.”
SuppliedRobin says that she will make sure that Shylo and her dad’s memories are kept alive[/caption]
3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Abu Yusupov dead at 39: Undefeated boxer stabbed to death after altercation in train station
THE BOXING world is mourning the tragic loss of Abu Yusupov.
The Russian was tragically stabbed to death in Berlin on Tuesday following a dispute with a group of people, it’s been claimed.
Boxer Abu Yusupov has died aged 39 after being stabbed in BerlinINSTAGRAM@ABU_DER_WOLFThe undefeated Russian was stabbed in the neck after a dispute with a group of people at Gesundbrunnen train station[/caption]
INSTAGRAM@ABU_DER_WOLFThe Chechen succumbed to his injuries in the hospital[/caption]
According to Tagesspiegel, the 39-year-old was stabbed in the neck with a knife during the altercation at Gesundbrunnen train station.
Police are said to have tried to resuscitate the Chechen before an ambulance transported him to the hospital.
But the undefeated Yusupov tragically succumbed to his injuries.
News of Yusupov’s passing travelled fast and sparked scores of tributes from fight fans worldwide.
One wrote: “Rest in peace to a true fighter, both in the ring and in life.
“Your strength, heart, and friendship will never be forgotten.
“You may be gone, but your spirit will keep swinging with us forever.”
Another wrote: “Rest up.”
INSTAGRAM@ABU_DER_WOLFTributes have poured in for the late Abu Yusupov, who leaves behind a wife and three children[/caption]
And another wrote with a praying ah da emoji: “RIP.”
One remarked: “We would like to express our deep sympathy and condolences to the bereaved. R.I.P. Champion”
Another said: “May he rest in peace.”
The WBC also paid tribute, writing: “WBC mourns the passing of Abu Yusupov
“Undefeated Chechen boxer Abu Yusupov (9-0-1), 39, was fatally stabbed in Berlin, Germany.
“In his most recent bout last January, he defeated Giorgi Kandelaki by decision.
“Abu is survived by his wife and three young children.
“His story of perseverance and love for boxing will forever be etched in our sport.
“The entire WBC family and its President, Mauricio Sulaiman, send our deepest condolences to Abu’s family and friends during this difficult time.”
The late Yusupov made his professional debut back in 2020, scoring a 39-second knockout of Benjamin Kunz.
He’d go on to register eight more wins, six of which came by way of stoppage.
His last outing took place in January and saw him register a decision victory over Giorgi Kandelaki in a six-round affair.
Berlin police are currently investigating the tragic circumstances which led to Yuspov’s passing.
Mya Lynn Lesnar, daughter of WWE icon Brock, made college sports historyMya won the indoor championship last yearShe is now a national champion after a sensational shot put performance
Since Loree Smith’s 2005 victory in an outdoor event, she is the only Rams athlete to achieve so, and joins her former WWE star father in securing a national crown, with Brock, a heavyweight wrestler at Minnesota winning an NCAA title back in 2000.
Mya, who had won the indoor championship in 2024, is keen to make her own way despite the talk around her famous dad.
Mya’s high throw of 62 feet, 4 1/2 inches was part of her incredible effort that helped seal the win.
Every participant gets three chances, but Mya got an early edge by making a statement with a throw that exceeded 60 feet.
At 61 feet, 10 1/4 inches, Illinois athlete Abria Smith’s third throw put her in second place. Nevertheless, Mya easily won with her second-best throw of 61 feet, 11 inches.
Her ecstatic father Brock watched from the stands as she would go on to keep the family name in the national rafters.
The younger Lesnar earlier won the NCAA indoor shot put title in 2024, making him just the sixth Colorado State athlete to earn outdoor gold.
Mya is now the only athlete in program history to win both indoor and outdoor championships.
After transferring from Arizona State to CSU, Mya became one of the country’s best collegiate throwers under coach Brian Bedard.
She came into this week’s competition as the top seed in the country after placing sixth at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Last summer, she would go on to win an Olympic bronze with her personal best score of 64 feet, 3 3/4 inches.
“Heck yeah it was. It was pretty awesome,” Lesnar said to the school’s athletics website, CSURams.com on her triumph.
“Obviously throws like that don’t happen often, and to do it on my first one was pretty cool. I just went calm, hit my cues. [Rams coach Brian] Bedard and I have tons of trust, and that’s exactly what we did.”
As stated, her achievements echoes her famous father.
Brocl came back from a losing position in double overtime to win 3-2 in one of the most thrilling tournament finals ever.
In addition to starting a career that would include celebrity status in the WWE, UFC, and a brief NFL stint, that victory culminated a 50-2 record at Minnesota.
Brock Lesnar has made his name in the wrestling ringBrock Lesnar also fought in UFC from 2008 to 2011 – before returning for one more bout in 2016
His daughter’s ascent to NCAA greatness now partially matches his remarkably powerful athletic past.
Since his final in-ring performance at SummerSlam 2023, Brock has been absent from the professional wrestling industry.
3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on At least three people have been shot at the homes of Minnesota Democrats in overnight attacks by a gunman posing as cop
AT least three people have reportedly been shot at the homes of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota in a series of attacks overnight.
Law enforcement have issued a shelter in place order in and around Brooklyn Park as they hunt for a gunman believed to be impersonating a police officer.
Fox 9Brooklyn Park shelter-in-place after multiple shootings, suspect may be impersonating police[/caption]
BPPDThe shelter-in-place order from Brooklyn Park Police was issued in the early hours of Saturday morning[/caption]
The first shooting was reported in Champlin just after 2 am local time at the home of State Senator John Hoffman.
Two people, a man and a woman, are reported to have been shot at the residence but their identities have not been confirmed, per BNO News.
This was followed by another shooting about eight miles south in Brooklyn Park at the home of another Democratic lawmaker who has not been named.
They are believed to be a state representative and at least one man was shot there.
According to reports by a reporter for Fox 9, sources have said that DFL Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her spouse were shot at the property.
At 5:30 am an alert was sent to residents by Brooklyn Park Police saying: “Police are looking for a suspect in multiple targeted shootings who is armed and dangerous.
“Suspect is white male, brown hair, wearing black body armor over blue shirt and blue pants and may misrepresent himself as law enforcement.”
The shelter in place order is currently being enforced in the three mile radius of Edinburgh Golf Course.
It is believed the suspect is wearing armor and could still be impersonating law enforcement.
Residents are urged to call 911 and stay away if they see the suspect.
No official statement has been made by law enforcement.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has confirmed that he has been briefed on the situation.
Taking to X, Walz said: “I’ve been briefed this morning on an ongoing situation involving targeted shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park.
“The Minnesota Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement are on the scene.
“We will share more information soon.”
More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.
“The legacy, whatever comes after I finish playing, will take care of itself. I want to win a championship.
“Be damned if it’s just for my legacy or if it’s for this team. It’s for my personal being, for my sanity. The legacy will take care of itself.
“It’s hard to be reflective. I think you have to, especially with how [his 10 seasons] have been. Some being injured, some getting to knocking on the door and not finishing it.
“What it does really is just makes you grateful for the opportunity. Every day you get to walk into this building, you’re healthy.
“Every day you get to approach your teammates. You get to approach this game that you love.”
Prescott is facing a big change ahead of next season with Head coach Brian Schottenheimer to implement a difference cadence before snaps.
Prescott adopted the cadence “yeah, here we go” before snaps.
But Schottenheimer wants to mix up the cadence with different words before every play.
The new coach also made a big claim about his QB, saying: “I think Dak is in the developmental phases.
“And that sounds crazy for a guy who’s played that much, but there are things we’re tweaking with Dak.”
Schottheimer made the shocking claim about Prescott, who is entering the 10th season of his career.
Before the 2024 campaign, he was the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL with an average annual value of $60 million per year.
And Prescott is just one season removed from when he recorded 4,516 passing yards, 38 total touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Prescott is close to career franchise records for passing yards (2,746 away) and passing touchdowns (35 away).
He has become the face of the Cowboys, and the NFL’s highest-paid player.
3 days agoUSA UpdateComments Off on Anonymous Powerball player sitting on $2m ticket that’s not yet been cashed in – now there’s hours left to claim
POWERBALL officials are urging players to check their tickets – one lucky winner has just hours left to claim a $2 million prize.
The Grand Prize, won in a drawing in Colorado last December, will disappear if it goes unclaimed.
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The ticket was bought at the Safeway Fuel Mini C-2612 in Aurora, a suburb of Denver.
The player won a $2,000,000 prize after they landed a Match 5 (five matching balls) and applied Power Play, which doubles the amount.
The ticket must be claimed by today or the money will return to the Colorado Lottery’s proceeds fund.
The Colorado Lottery writes on its website: “Colorado has thousands of unclaimed prizes every year.”
“Most of those are smaller prizes like $1 or $2.
“If we have a larger prize that is about to expire, we will try to alert the media and post on our social media pages to hopefully find the rightful winner.”
The winner has three months left to claim the prize.
While these prizes remain unclaimed, one lucky player has already claimed a $276,186 North 5 prize won in a Minnesota draw on May 31.
The Minnesota Lottery says that The Corner Store will receive a $1,000 bonus for selling the jackpot-winning ticket.
North 5 is a Minnesota-only lottery game where players choose five numbers between 1 and 34.
The prize fund is said to be heavily weighted towards the jackpot, as matching four out of five numbers only yields a $50 payout – despite odds of 1 in 1,919.
Meanwhile, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292,201,338, while the odds for the Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350.
Lottery winnings: lump sum or annuity?
Players who win big on lottery tickets typically have a choice to make: lump sum or annuity?
The two payout methods can impact how much money you get from your prize.
Annuities pay out slowly in increments, often over 30 years.
Lump sums pay all at once but in a smaller amount, as taxes are withheld in one go. That means 24% of your prize goes to Uncle Sam right away. Many states tax winnings as well.
Annuities can provide winners time to set up the financial infrastructure required to take in a life-changing amount of money, but lump sums have the benefit of being taxed only once.
Inflation is also worth considering when making a choice, as payouts do not adjust with the value of a dollar. That means that you’ll likely be getting less valuable money towards the end of an annuity.
Each state and game pays out prizes differently, so it’s best to check with your state’s lottery to confirm payment policies. A financial advisor can also help you weigh the pros and cons of each option.
