4 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Beloved cafe serving loyal customers classic English breakfasts for nine years is forced to close due to cost of living
A BELOVED cafe that served customers classic English breakfasts for nine years has been forced to close due to the cost of living.
The owner said it is “impossible to carry on” in the current climate.
The traditional cafe served big English breakfasts for nine yearss
Traditional cafe Deb’s Diner in Birmingham posted the sad update on Facebook.
“It is with great sadness that Deb’s Diner has closed it doors for the very last time.
“Due to ill health and the current cost of living crisis, it has become impossible to carry on so we have decided not to renew our lease.
“We would like to thank all of our customers for their continued support over the last nine years, it’s been a wonderful journey.”
Customers commented to express their sadness and to send best wishes.
4 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Chilling audio of doomed Titan sub boss ‘sacking engineer who questioned mission’s safety’ before imposion tragedy
CHILLING new audio reveals the moment OceanGate’s founder fired the company’s operations director who voiced safety concerns about the ill-fated Titan sub.
The audio clip was obtained by Netflix and has been used in its documentary Titan: The OceanGate Disaster.
BBCThe vessel imploded during a June 2023 expedition that initially prompted a major rescue operation[/caption]
BBCStockton Rush would go on to be one of the victims of the Titan disaster[/caption]
NetflixLochridge had branded the Titan submersible as being ‘unsafe’[/caption]
APLochridge would go on to inform the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of Titan’s safety issues after he was fired[/caption]
American businessman Stockton Rush, who would go on to be one of the victims of the Titan disaster, can be heard David Lochridge in the clip.
A woman can be heard saying: “We need David on this crew, in my opinion we need him here.”
Lochridge says Rush’s remarks left him “a tad let down” and “pretty gutted”.
“This is the first time on paper I’ve ever put any health and safety concerns,” he adds.
“You know every expedition we have had, we’ve had issues.”
Rush concedes the point, and Lochridge asks him: “Do you now want to let me go?”
But Rush bluntly replies: “I don’t see we have a choice.”
Rush would later die on board the Titan alongside Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, Suleman Dawood and Paul-Henri Nargeolet.
The vessel imploded during a June 2023 expedition that initially prompted a major rescue operation.
But the discovery of a piece debris in the North Atlantic dashed any hopes of a successful rescue mission.
BBCDespite warnings from experts and former OceanGate staff, Titan continued to make dives[/caption]
APRemains of the Titan submersible[/caption]
BBCStockton Rush wearing life jacket and hard hat[/caption]
Speaking to filmmakers, Lochridge said: “To me it was just sheer arrogance.
“I didn’t know what to say, but I was blown away that at this point they were willing to play Russian roulette.”
Lochridge was fired back in 2018 after he had worked at the firm for three years.
He would go on to inform the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of Titan’s safety issues after he was fired.
He reportedly got a settlement and release agreement from OceanGate’s lawyers after flagging these concerns with OSHA.
It wasn’t first time concerns had been raised about Rush’s approach to safety.
Karl Stanley, a veteran submersible expert and longtime friend of Rush, told author Matthew Gavin Frank: “Rush’s ego was so big, he was willing to die and kill to be pivotal to the character of this story.
“He wanted to go [die] at the wreck [of the Titanic].
“The more high-profile, the better. He didn’t just murder four wealthy people and get paid a cool mill to do it — they are all part of the Titanic mythology now.”
How the Titan tragedy unfolded
By Katie Davis, Chief Foreign Reporter (Digital)
FIVE men plunged beneath the surface of the North Atlantic in a homemade sub in a bid to explore the Titanic wreckage.
Four passengers paid £195,000 each to go on the sub, with the fifth member of the trip being a crew member.
But what was supposed to be a short trip spiralled into days of agony as the doomed Titan vanished without a trace on June 18, 2023.
The daring mission had been months in the making – and almost didn’t happen at the hands of harsh weather conditions in Newfoundland, Canada.
In a now chilling Facebook post, passenger Hamish Harding wrote: “Due to the worst winter in Newfoundland in 40 years, this mission is likely to be the first and only manned mission to the Titanic in 2023.
“A weather window has just opened up and we are going to attempt a dive tomorrow.”
It would be his final Facebook post.
The following morning, he and four others – led by Stockton Rush – began the 12,5000ft descent towards the bottom of the Atlantic.
But as it made its way down into the depths, the vessel lost all contact with its mother ship on the surface, the Polar Prince.
It sparked a frantic four-day search for signs of life, with the hunt gripping the entire world.
There was hope that by some miracle, the crew was alive and desperately waiting to be saved.
But that sparked fears rescue teams faced a race against time as the passengers only had a 96-hour oxygen supply when they set out, which would be quickly dwindling.
Then, when audio of banging sounds was detected under the water, it inspired hope that the victims were trapped and signalling to be rescued.
It heartbreakingly turned out that the banging noises were likely either ocean noises or from other search ships, the US Navy determined.
Countries around the world deployed their resources to aid the search, and within days the Odysseus remote-operated vehicle (ROV) was sent down to where the ghostly wreck of the Titanic sits.
The plan was for the ROV to hook onto the sub and bring it up 10,000ft, where it would meet another ROV before heading to the surface.
But any hopes of a phenomenal rescue were dashed when Odysseus came across a piece of debris from the sub around 1,600ft from the Titanic.
The rescue mission tragically turned into a salvage task, and the heartbroken families of those on board were told the devastating news.
It was confirmed by the US Coast Guard that the sub had suffered a “catastrophic implosion”.
4 days agoMalaysian DramasComments Off on فضيحة مجد جرادات المقطع الذي يبحث عنه الجميع
مشاهدة فيديو فضيحة مجد جرادات المقطع الذي يبحث عنه الجميع، حيث شهدت الساعات الأخيرة عاصفة من الجدل على مواقع التواصل في سوريا ولبنان، بعد انتشار مقطع فيديو منسوب إلى صانع المحتوى الشهير مجد جرادات، يُقال إنه يجمعه بفتاة تُعرف بلقب “ذات البرتقالة”، وتم تداوله عبر تطبيق “تيليجرام” بشكل واسع. فضيحة مجد جرادات.. ما القصة؟ المقطع …
4 days agoMalaysian DramasComments Off on ديانة حنان اللولو – ويكيبيديا
تصدرت ديانة حنان اللولو الترند، بعد ظهور ابنتها تتحدث عن متعلقات شخصية تخصها وتخص والدتها الفنانة الراحلة، وسرعان ما عاد أسمها إلى الواجهة من جديد. ففي وداع حزين، غيّبت الساحة الفنية السورية اليوم الفنانة حنان اللولو، بعد صراع طويل ومرير مع مرض السرطان، الذي عاد لمهاجمتها مؤخراً بعد سنوات من محاولة السيطرة عليه. وقد أُعلن …
4 days agoMalaysian DramasComments Off on منة عدلي القيعي ويكيبيديا: كم عمرها، أعمالها، من هي، انستقرام
من هي منة عدلي القيعي ويكيبيديا وكم عمرها وأعمالها، وغيرها من التساؤلات التي نجيب عنها في هذا التقرير. حيث تصدر اسم منة عدلي القيعي محركات البحث عقب احتفالها بزفافها إلى الفنان الشاب يوسف حشيش، في حفل شهد حضورًا واسعًا من نجوم الفن والمجتمع، وسط أجواء عاطفية لافتة رصدت تأثر والدها، المستشار الرياضي المعروف عدلي القيعي، …
4 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Major high street retailers duping shoppers with ‘misleading discounts’ on pricey TVs, Which? warns
SHOPPERS looking for a new television may want to think twice before trusting the discounts advertised by some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
An investigation by consumer champion Which? has revealed questionable pricing practices at Currys, Very, and other major sellers, potentially misleading customers into believing they are getting better deals than they actually are.
GettyLisa Webb, Which? consumer law expert, said: “Shoppers deserve clear, honest pricing – not smoke and mirrors.”[/caption]
Which? analysed over 1,600 television deals across five retailers.
More than half (56%) of the “was” prices used in promotions were not the most recent prices charged before the discount.
Which? said this tactic can create the illusion of massive savings when, in reality, the higher price may not have been charged for months – or was only briefly in place.
Plus, four in 10 TVs (40%) had a “was” price that was only in effect for less time than the discounted price.
And a third of all the TVs reviewed (33%) were doubly misleading, with both intervening prices and promotional periods longer than the higher “was” price.
Which? said the findings are concerning because UK consumer protection guidance states that a “was” price must represent the genuine price immediately prior to the discount.
Retailers that dodge these rules risk enforcement action from authorities such as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Lisa Webb, Which? consumer law expert, said: “Shoppers deserve clear, honest pricing – not smoke and mirrors.
“If retailers are using dodgy was/now discounts to create the illusion of a bargain then we expect the competition regulator to take enforcement action.
“Anyone in the market for a new TV or any other expensive purchase should take any such discounts with a pinch of salt and check price tracking sites like CamelCamelCamel or Price Runner to ensure they are getting a genuine deal before making a decision.”
Which retailers were the worst offenders?
Very emerged as the worst offender in the Which? investigation.
Of the 399 TV deals reviewed, nearly nine in 10 (87%) used “was” prices that were not the most recent, and over half (53%) had higher prices that were in place for less time than the promotional price.
For example, the LG OLED65B46LA 65-inch TV was advertised with a “was” price of £2,499 and a “now” price of £1,499.
However, the £2,499 price hadn’t been charged for five months and had been replaced by seven lower price points during that time.
Currys also came under fire, with three-quarters (75%) of its 608 TV deals featuring outdated “was” prices.
Plus, it had the highest rate (68%) of TVs where the higher price applied for a shorter time than the discounted price.
An example includes the LG UT73 50-inch TV, which had a “was” price of £399.99 and a “now” price of £299.99.
The higher price had only been in place for 25 days, compared to 207 days at the lower price.
What about other retailers?
While AO was also found to use intervening prices in a third (33%) of its deals, it provides transparency by publishing the dates of its “was” prices and acknowledging that lower prices may have applied.
This makes AO’s deals less likely to mislead shoppers, Which? said.
Argos performed the best, with nearly all of its “was” prices reflecting the price immediately before the promotion, offering customers a more accurate picture of potential savings.
Amazon’s pricing practices were also reviewed, but the retailer uses a different approach.
Its “was” prices reflect the median price paid by customers over the past 90 days, excluding promotional offers.
While this is a distinct method, Which? has concerns that it could still confuse shoppers and make discounts appear larger than they are.
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn't mean it's always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
4 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Horoscope today, June 13, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in March 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes.
Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.
ARIES
March 21 to April 20
It may be Friday the 13th, but you’re making your own luck and love chances.
You have a passion-positive chart of two people finding common ground and ending a time of indecision.
This can be an on-off dating pair or a long-time couple. Single? Saturn is so solid in Aries and simply won’t take no for an answer.
Your weekly horoscope for Friday
TAURUS
April 21 to May 21
You can keep your feet on the ground but still allow your heart to fly free – and a meeting today, in a place you have always loved, can be the catalyst.
You may meet the perfect business partner or love interest.
A travel programme may need to be shortened, but the important parts can still happen.
Get all the latest Taurus horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
GEMINI
May 22 to June 21
You may feel torn between easy cash and a rewarding but challenging task.
Your chart is clear that doing what feels right is key – doing nothing is not an option.
Even if the choice is tough, trust yourself to make it.
Love is most revealing when partners stop pretending. Single? A tall fellow Gemini is worth a look.
Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
CANCER
June 22 to July 22
The moon makes you an even more thoughtful, considerate friend, while Uranus mischief keeps everyone guessing.
A message you assume you have conveyed may have been lost along the way – so do repeat it.
Saturn steadies an ambition ladder that wobbled. Now you could take three steps at once.
Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
LEO
July 23 to August 23
The moon and Pluto make a cool couple that’s full of surprises, but also some testing times.
Take nothing for granted today as you may need to prove your loyalty.
But this can leave bonds – at home and at work – in much better shape.
Fitness firsts do not matter as much as achieving goals second time around.
Get all the latest Leo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
Most read in The Sun
LOCH HORROR
Tragedy as couple found dead in tent near stunning beauty spot
SHOCK SPLIT
Reality couple SPLIT as star announces divorce and accuses ex of cheating
LAST WORDS
Air India pilot's mayday call revealed seconds before deadly crash
flying fury
Mark Wright slammed for ‘poor taste’ post about planes after Air India crash
ex-tra time!
Sam Thompson spotted smiling at Zara's new man Louis Tomlinson at training
LEAD UP TO DISASTER
I was on doomed jet HOURS before crash - 'nothing' on board was working
VIRGO
August 24 to September 22
So many ideas are inside you waiting to get out – making a list of priorities can help get you started.
You may hesitate to promote your own skills at first, but this can be the source of fresh confidence, so do celebrate what you can do.
In love, when you believe you deserve the best, you can take yourself out of a pattern.
Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
GettyThere’s a “happy ever after” atmosphere in your chart as Venus moves on[/caption]
LIBRA
September 23 to October 23
Giving planet Mars a bit more power in your life is a good move as it can take you out of a negotiation that’s going round in circles.
Stating clearly what you need, and sticking to it, can be the ticket to your happy place with friends and family.
In passion, your new emotional depth asks you to be more open.
Get all the latest Libra horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions
List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
4 days agoNew York StateComments Off on Horse racing tips: ‘He’s bigger, stronger and better than ever’ – Templegate’s 5-2 NAP for the Gosdens
TEMPLEGATE tackles Friday’s racing confident of building the bank for Royal Ascot.
Back a horse by clicking their odds below.
BURRITO (4.10 York, nap)
Having missed his two-year-old season, this Gosden-trained son of Lope De Vega showed bundles of promise when winning on debut at Newmarket this time last year. He then went close at Chester in September before being gelded over the winter. He looked a bigger and stronger prospect when returning at Newbury 28 days ago. The four-year-old absolutely tanked along and was value for a fair bit more than the official margin of half a length. Unfortunately the handicapper was paying attention but a 10lb rise in the weights is fair enough.
MISS JUSTICE (3.15 Sandown, nb)
Will relish this longer trip under William Buick after an excellent second at Wolverhampton last time. She makes her handicap debut off the same mark and can give the Gosdens another winner.
TOPTEAM (3.25 Chester, treble)
Enjoyed himself over this course and distance 13 days ago when scooting in by more than three lengths. This race looks little tougher and he can take another step forward for Andrew Balding.
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. gambleaware.org.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
Never chases their losses
Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
CANCER
LEO
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
PISCES