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Jewish refugees from Israel find comfort and companionship in a countryside camp in Hungary
Jewish refugees from Israel find comfort and companionship in a countryside camp in Hungary
Jewish refugees from the war between Israel and Hamas are finding safety in an unused lakeside resort in the Hungarian countryside
2023-11-10 13:24
Jeffries outraises McCarthy in second quarter, bringing in $29 million for House Democrats
Jeffries outraises McCarthy in second quarter, bringing in $29 million for House Democrats
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries raised $29 million in the second quarter of 2023, bringing in a total of $62.4 million this year.
2023-07-19 21:45
Paris business district looks to students to replace workers
Paris business district looks to students to replace workers
With companies cutting back on office space as working from home remains popular, Europe's biggest business district is looking to students to fill...
2023-11-08 11:19
How to Get Alan Wake in Fortnite
How to Get Alan Wake in Fortnite
To get Alan Wake in Fortnite, players must purchase Alan Wake 2 from the Epic Games Store or buy the "Waking Nightmare" Bundle from the Item Shop on Oct. 26.
2023-10-17 23:17
The Best And Worst Moments of Geraldo Rivera's Career
The Best And Worst Moments of Geraldo Rivera's Career
Geraldo Rivera is out at Fox News, here's a look at some of his career highlights.
2023-06-30 06:03
Megan Barton Hanson reveals all the Love Island secrets
Megan Barton Hanson reveals all the Love Island secrets
Love Island is back with ten new singletons putting all their eggs in one basket. Like most Love Island alumni, Megan Barton Hanson sky-rocketed to fame when she strolled out of the villa in 2018. At just 28 years old, Megan has combined her unapologetic attitude with her impressive social media presence to flip dated views of sexuality on their head. Last summer, she voiced her opinions on sex workers' rights and the new age of porn at one of the world's most prestigious universities. "I’ve always felt the same about women’s issues," Megan told indy100, who openly shares her candid thoughts in her sex and relationships column for VICE and podcast You Come First. She added: "I’ve always been keen for women to have a voice and to feel sexually liberated, but no one really listened before or cared about my opinion. Now I’ve gained such a platform. It’s so important to use it for good and for those who aren’t being heard." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Recalling her Love Island experience, Megan said her model agent put her forward for the show. "I didn’t think I would get very far because I’m quite introverted and shy until I know people better," she shared. "I think they loved my honesty, though." Despite Love Island having viewers gripped over the summer, a certain mystery remains. There are parts of the show that are so elusive, so much so that Megan only found out she was heading to the villa 48 hours before. With Love Island 2023 in full swing, Megan gives indy100 the scoop on all the Love Island secrets. Islanders have to pass a pre-show STI screening “Thank god, or there would have been zero action," Megan revealed. "It’s so important for me to check every partner has been tested before sleeping together.” …Speaking of safe sex, plenty of branded Love Island condoms are said to be scattered around the villa. The hidden smoking area Due to OFCOM's broadcasting guidelines, smoking "must generally be avoided and in any case must not be condoned, encouraged or glamorised.” Love Island is no exception. Megan revealed islanders have to ask for permission for a smoke break and go one at a time to the designated area. “Having to ask for a cigarette after a row wasn’t a vibe,” she joked. “The stress!” The show runners grow to become friends The crew behind the scenes become pretty close to the islanders. Megan noted that while they "don't directly tell you what to do", it's nice that they chat to you after things after a villa spat. Dinner in the villa While we see islanders battling it out at breakfast, we rarely see them eat any other meal. This is because a catering company comes in with a buffet-style selection of chicken, fish and vegetables. It is also a time for contestants to charge up their mics. “There are runners making sure that there are no storyline conversations, so you aren’t meant to sit near who you are coupled up with, and you are only allowed to chit-chat,” Megan revealed. “If you are lucky, the runners will put on some music and play our favourite songs so we can have a little dance after lunch. Then we get ready for the evening!” The rush to get ready Islanders are allocated a time slot to shower, with Megan saying they only had 20 minutes to get ready. “The stress was real,” Megan said. “I’m so bad at getting ready under pressure,” she said. “With the heat and humidity, I had daily sweaty top lips! Not a look I was picturing for my Love Island experience! Time awareness isn't a thing There are no clocks or calendars around the villa, meaning islanders have no clue what time or date it is. However, Megan found a sneaky loophole after discovering the time was hidden behind a sticker on the cooker. “Me and Wes peeled the tape off to sneak a look,” Megan joked. “This was, however, a big mistake as it was 2am, and we still had loads of chats and beach hut interviews to film!” “I'VE GOT A TEXT!” Megan revealed that the mobile phones were rarely used “unless we were told to go and hold them – this way, we knew something spicy was about to happen.” Of course, they have no internet access but can be used to text other islanders and producers. “Thank god, though,” Megan added. “I would have run up that gravel driveway as quick as possible and gone into hiding if I knew how bad the press was about me!” Megan came fourth place in the 2018 series with then-partner Wes Nelson. She described leaving the villa as a whirlwind, becoming overwhelmed by the amount of love. Despite receiving some harsh criticism while in the villa, Megan said: "the nice messages certainly outweighed the negativity." As for what's next? Megan is currently working on her own lingerie line with one of her favourite brands. "I can’t wait to share more with you, but for now, I’ve got to keep it under wraps," she said. "People have been asking for some 'Meg-approved' lingerie, so I’m so pleased to be able to provide it now!" Megan is also keen to have her own documentary series exploring issues such as sex positivity, sex work, and body positivity. She said: "I am really interested in finding out more about how we have gotten to the place we are in today as a society where these topics are so taboo. "I know a lot of brands and production companies have shied away from working with sex workers and OnlyFans girls, so hopefully, as it becomes more normalised, I will get the chance to them!" Have your say in our news democracy. 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2023-06-09 18:58
Thomas Frank salutes ‘fantastic’ Brentford as they grab late equaliser
Thomas Frank salutes ‘fantastic’ Brentford as they grab late equaliser
Thomas Frank credited his “fantastic” Brentford side after Bryan Mbeumo’s late equaliser against Bournemouth earned a 2-2 draw in the Premier League. Mbeumo’s fourth of the season cancelled out goals from Dominic Solanke and David Brooks after Mathias Jensen took the lead for Brentford in the first half. And Frank praised his team’s second-half display which saw them extend their unbeaten start to the season. “First half we were good but second half we were fantastic,” Frank said. “I think we ran over Bournemouth in the second half and we created chance after chance. “I would love to have 10 points (Brentford have six) and I think we could easily say we deserve to have more, but it’s up to others to discuss if we should have eight or 10. “I think we had a chance to win all three draws at home (Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth), the Tottenham and Crystal Palace games were tight but it was clear we should have won them and we have to keep going.” Cherries boss Andoni Iraola admitted Brentford’s late goal hurt as his side searched for their first win of the season. And the Spaniard revealed his side rued a series of mistakes which led to Mbeumo’s goal. “The worst thing for us is the way we concede the goal,” Iraola added. “It comes from our own goal-kick and we made two or three mistakes because we were probably not at our best but we have have to know how to finish the games because we had run a lot and (played) good stretches of football. “To lose it in this way hurts. “In set-pieces they have very good players and we needed maximum help in the duels and the crosses we received in the last minutes but it didn’t work as we conceded the second goal. Iraola highlighted that Bournemouth suffered out of possession in the lead up to the final goal. He said: “The game was a little bit territorial and the advantage was very important because we were suffering when they were playing in our half and they had set-pieces like corners, free-kicks. “Whenever the game was in their half I think we were playing better, we were more in control of the situation and so at the end they had nothing to lose and put more bodies up front and closed with three defenders. “We tried to defend the long balls, crosses and throw ins better because sometimes you have to suffer to win the games and be compact.”
2023-09-03 12:00
Has Jamie Foxx started working again? Actor announces 'big' project after medical emergency, fans dub Insta photo 'AI-generated'
Has Jamie Foxx started working again? Actor announces 'big' project after medical emergency, fans dub Insta photo 'AI-generated'
Jamie Foxx posted on Instagram to tease a 'big' project, three months after being admitted to the hospital with a medical condition
2023-07-21 15:34
IRS says Microsoft may owe more than $29 billion in back taxes; Microsoft disagrees
IRS says Microsoft may owe more than $29 billion in back taxes; Microsoft disagrees
The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest
2023-10-12 08:37
Serbia and Kosovo leaders are in Brussels for talks. Getting them into the same room won't be easy
Serbia and Kosovo leaders are in Brussels for talks. Getting them into the same room won't be easy
The leaders of Serbia and Kosovo are holding a fresh round of meetings aimed at improving their strained relations
2023-09-14 15:57
Who is on the Taylor Swift cheer squad? Singer's celeb pals turn up to cheer Travis Kelce at her second Kansas City Chiefs game
Who is on the Taylor Swift cheer squad? Singer's celeb pals turn up to cheer Travis Kelce at her second Kansas City Chiefs game
A host of celebrities turned up at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey with Taylor Swift to cheer Travis Kelce as Kansas City Chiefs took on the New York Jets
2023-10-02 15:22
Joe Mazzulla's hot seat is blazing after admiting he lost locker room in Game 3 blowout
Joe Mazzulla's hot seat is blazing after admiting he lost locker room in Game 3 blowout
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is now sitting on a blazing hot seat after his team fell down 0-3 to the Heat with an embarrassing Game 3 loss.Joe Mazzulla has been the head coach of the Boston Celtics for eight months. He's had the permanent gig without an "interim" title for les...
2023-05-22 11:46