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Inflation hurts. But White House economists find that it's even worse in every other G7 nation
Inflation hurts. But White House economists find that it's even worse in every other G7 nation
The United States is recovering faster than its peers from the historic bout of inflation squeezing families and souring the mood of the nation, according to a new analysis from White House economists.
2023-06-28 05:08
Why Victor Osimhen deleted all his Napoli pictures from Instagram
Why Victor Osimhen deleted all his Napoli pictures from Instagram
A breakdown of the bizarre situation involved Victor Osimhen and Napoli as a result of the club's TikTok antics.
2023-09-27 20:30
Zhanna D’Art: Who was the controversial vegan raw food influencer who died from ‘starvation’?
Zhanna D’Art: Who was the controversial vegan raw food influencer who died from ‘starvation’?
Zhanna Samsonova was just 39 when she died, reportedly from “starvation and exhaustion”, thousands of miles from her birthplace in Moscow, Russia. The Instagram influencer’s tragic story has come under scrutiny due to her promotion of a completely “raw” diet, which reports have suggested was linked to her death. Under the name Zhanna D’Art, Samsonova regularly wrote about how she subsisted exclusively on fruit, vegetables, seeds, smoothies and juices while living in Malaysia. Her mother, Vera, attributed Samsonova’s death to a “cholera-like infection” that was exacerbated by her diet. In recent weeks, Samsonova had been unusually quiet on Instagram, with the exception of a troubling post shared just days before her death on 21 July. “Life is meaningless but worth living provided you recognise it’s meaningly,” she wrote, over a photo of herself wearing sunglasses, with a gasping expression on her face. Vera, 63, told Russian newspaper Novye Izvestia how she had begged her daughter to return home as she feared for her health. “I understood that Zhanna was about to die, but still I could not help her in any way. My daughter's life has turned into a nightmare,” she said, via LBC. She told the publication that she had “fought for years” to save her daughter, once an aspiring model, but she “refused to listen”. Samsonova is believed to have left Russia in 2006, buying a one-way ticket to spend the past 17 years travelling around Asia while blogging and practicing yoga. Photos shared by Vera showed a smiling Samsonova apparently taking part in a modelling contest. The images are in stark contrast to the final photos she shared of herself before her death, where she appeared visibly gaunt and malnourished. Her friends also spoke with local media, confessing they feared she was suffering from anorexia and that her diet was becoming increasingly limited. One of her neighbours, who was not named, said she was “horrified” when they met in Sri Lanka a few months ago, as Samsonova looked “exhausted” and had swollen legs “oozing lymph”. “They sent her home to seek treatment. However, she ran away again. When I saw her in Phuket, I was horrified,” the friend said, according to The Sun. “I lived one floor above her and every day I feared finding her lifeless body in the morning. I convinced her to seek treatment, but she didn’t make it.” Samsonova regularly made claims about the supposed benefits of her raw food diet, including that it offered “natural” protection from Covid-19. She also claimed that her body did not “require” water, writing last year that her fruit-based diet meant she had gone without water for the past six years. In recent months, she appeared to have become a fan of the durian fruit, sharing frequent posts that promoted it. “It’s that fabulous time of year again – Durian Season in Thailand!” she wrote in the caption of one of her final videos. “Wake Up And Smell the Durian! For all you durian lovers out there, isn’t it just the best? And for those who haven’t yet experienced the joy of durian, you’re in for a wild ride!” When she died, Samsonova had around 16,000 followers. At the time of writing, however, that number had increased to 33,000. There have been previous cases where people have starved to death due to their extreme diets, including children whose food intake was controlled by their parents. Last year, a vegan mother was sentenced to life in prison over the death of her 18-month-old son, who was fed a diet of raw fruits and vegetables. Prosecutors said that Sheila O’Leary’s son Ezra was severely malnourished, and weighed just 17 pounds when he died in September 2019. O’Leary was convicted by a Florida jury in June 2022 of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter of a child, child abuse and two counts of child neglect. For anyone struggling with the issues raised in this article, eating disorder charity Beat’s helpline is available 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677. NCFED offers information, resources and counselling for those suffering from eating disorders, as well as their support networks. Visit eating-disorders.org.uk or call 0845 838 2040 Read More Vegan raw food influencer ‘dies of starvation and exhaustion’ ‘Love, obsession, extortion and murder’: The dramatic downfall of TikTok influencer who became a killer Royal family silent as Meghan Markle celebrates 42nd birthday Who was controversial vegan raw food influencer Zhanna D’Art: Health expert Dr Michael Mosley shares two tips for avoiding osteoporosis Will Smith says Willow ‘mutiny’ changed his view on family success
2023-08-07 12:44
Record crowds as women’s soccer builds to an exciting season end
Record crowds as women’s soccer builds to an exciting season end
There have been some significant events lately to help boost the profile of the women’s soccer game.Combined with a nail-biting end to the season to decide the women’s soccer league title, the excitement is definitely building in Scotland. April saw the first Scottish Womenȁ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Man arrested over Downing Street collision due in court over indecent images charge
Man arrested over Downing Street collision due in court over indecent images charge
LONDON London police said on Saturday that a man arrested after a car collision into the gates of
2023-05-27 20:23
How many goals has Erling Haaland scored in the Champions League?
How many goals has Erling Haaland scored in the Champions League?
Erling Haaland's Champions League goals have fired Manchester City to the 2023 final
2023-06-11 00:30
Rubik's cube world record smashed by man in mind boggling time
Rubik's cube world record smashed by man in mind boggling time
The world record for the fastest time to complete a Rubik’s cube has been absolutely smashed and there is footage of the incredible feat. 21-year-old Max Park from California shattered the long-standing existing record, shaving an incredible 0.34 seconds off the old time. In front of a crowd, Park solved the Rubik’s cube in a mind-boggling 3.13 seconds, making him the fastest speedcuber in the world. The crowd observing the feat went absolutely wild when the timer stopped and the internet was sent into a similar frenzy after viewing the clip. Park shared the clip on Twitter, captioning it: “Rubik's Cube 3x3 World Record (3.13) breaking 4.5 year old record of (3.47).” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter It has been viewed over a million times, with people in awe of his skill and accomplishment. One viewer wrote: “This is the best thing I’ve seen all week. The look on his face when he sees the solve, the referee protecting the cube and the kid’s reactions all = chef’s kiss.” Another said: “Most exhilarating 3.134 sec of my day.” “I love the purity of everyone else’s reactions. It’s a competition but they’re still thrilled for the guy,” someone else said. The sheer skill and knowledge of his craft had some questioning their own abilities, as someone suggested: “I couldn't solve a Rubik’s in 3.13 hours.” According to the Guinness World Records, Park was diagnosed with autism at the age of two. The Korean-American’s passion for speedcubing was supported by his parents from a young age and his unique ability is certainly paying off. His parents said: “Cubing has proved to be a good therapy for Max to socialize and strengthen his skills.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-06-15 19:11
Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian Are Not Dating
Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian Are Not Dating
Tom Brady has retired from the NFL but remains an extremely clickable name. Between his new business ventures and ever-changing likelihood of joining FOX to collect some of that enormous contract, there is much to discuss. So it's no surprise that many jumped on the opportunity to get him in a headline along with Kim Kardashian.
2023-05-16 21:02
PopHaus Collective Launches It's Kind of a Fun Story™ in Target Stores Nationwide, Celebrating with Mo Heart Live Gameplay at Gen Con 2023
PopHaus Collective Launches It's Kind of a Fun Story™ in Target Stores Nationwide, Celebrating with Mo Heart Live Gameplay at Gen Con 2023
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2023-08-01 04:58
Verstappen on top again in Texas practice
Verstappen on top again in Texas practice
Newly-crowned three-time world champion Max Verstappen picked up in the heat of Texas where he left off in Qatar as he topped the times in Friday’s sole practice session at...
2023-10-21 03:00
Goldman, BofA Tap High-Grade Bond Market Before Summer Lull
Goldman, BofA Tap High-Grade Bond Market Before Summer Lull
Bank of America Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and regional lender Huntington Bancshares Inc. brought fresh debt offerings
2023-08-15 03:05
Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of living
Kenya's new tax package angers some backers of president who once vowed to reduce cost of living
Kenyans are preparing for tough times after lawmakers approved tax increases that are even unpopular with supporters of the president who once vowed to reduce the cost of living
2023-06-22 22:43