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ING Earnings Beat Estimates as Credit Provisions Decrease
ING Earnings Beat Estimates as Credit Provisions Decrease
ING Groep NV reported second quarter profit that beat analyst estimates as it set aside less money for
2023-08-03 13:21
RBNY's Jochen Schneider: 'We need to take the next step'
RBNY's Jochen Schneider: 'We need to take the next step'
Jochen Schneider believes New York Red Bulls are on to bigger and better things in 2024.
2023-11-17 06:00
Chile Delivers Jumbo Interest Rate Cut as Latin America Pivots to Easing Cycle
Chile Delivers Jumbo Interest Rate Cut as Latin America Pivots to Easing Cycle
Chile’s central bank slashed its key interest rate by a larger-than-expected 100 basis points, spearheading Latin America’s shift
2023-07-29 07:58
Japan to extend until April 2024 subsidies to curb fuel costs - stimulus package draft
Japan to extend until April 2024 subsidies to curb fuel costs - stimulus package draft
TOKYO Japan's government will extend until the end of April next year subsidies aimed at curbing fuel prices,
2023-10-24 08:47
Drag queen Ella Vaday plans on ‘bringing camp to the campsite’ in 100km trek
Drag queen Ella Vaday plans on ‘bringing camp to the campsite’ in 100km trek
RuPaul’s Drag Race star and actor Nick Collier, who performs as Dagenham drag queen Ella Vaday, is embarking on a 100km trek with CoppaFeel! alongside celebs including Frankie Bridge and Giovanna Fletcher. The 100km trek is raising funds for breast cancer support, and as his mother has been suffering from breast cancer since 2021, Collier is eager to do his bit.The Drag Race runner-up is really close to his mum. “I am the eldest of three, and me and my mum are very similar in many ways. I left home at 16 to train in dance and musical theatre, but I am always looking out for my mum.” “She has had breast cancer since 2021. She’s actually just finished her treatment and she is nearly there with injections,” he explains. The opportunity to take on this adventure and raise some funds “came at a really great time,” for Collier. “It’s nice to celebrate my mum, as she has had cancer for a second time. This is my way of giving back, celebrating her journey and also putting myself to the test and raising some money.” Many may be thinking the hardest part of this trek would be the actual walking, but as a former dog walker and fitness fanatic, Collier isn’t worried about the fitness aspect, instead, his concerns are “the weather and… sleeping in a tent. I am not looking forward to that, but I am bringing the camp to the campsite,” he jokes. This year, he has taken some time to really focus on his fitness and wellbeing, and is “in the gym five days a week,” improving his strength and stamina as a performer. Since he trained as a performer at Bird College, he has been keen to look and feel good. Collier has faced the physical demands of Drag Race and taken on that challenge, reaching the final. And, with hindsight, he sees just how intense and physical that challenge was. In the competition, he flawlessly impersonated much-loved British culinary sensation Nigella Lawson, performed showstopping live vocals and even dressed up as a striking Dagenham Ford worker. “It was so full on, so intense. You don’t see half of what goes on, with the early mornings and long days, the lack of connection to the normal world. There are elements of mental and physical fatigue,” Collier shares. “It was the best experience ever and I feel like the trek will be similar.” But, ahead of the finale, disaster struck Collier as he sustained an injury to his back. “I was injured for the finale and the morning of the finale I couldn’t even put my socks on, but I had no choice but to get through filming. “That was a moment I had to fight through, to be able to get home to see my partner, Marco, and my family.” Having performed on the West End for several years in shows including The Book Of Mormon and Wicked, while also running his dog-walking business, Collier is no stranger to hard work. His resilience and ability to push through tough times is a trait Collier is proud of, one that will support him in his trek and one that he believes he has really acquired as an LGBTQ+ person. “We have always been faced with obstacles, the first being having to come out, which really sucks,” he explains. “The fact I have to tell people what my sexuality is, is an obstacle. Discovering your identity when you are put in a box, is an obstacle to overcome.” He has also found that despite the acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in the entertainment industry, “in the acting world, as an outwardly gay person, it is hard to get chosen for straight roles and it is really frustrating sometimes,” he explains. This June, Nick Collier will be completing the ‘CoppaTrek! with Gi’ in Hadrian’s Wall Country alongside Giovanna Fletcher, to raise vital funds and awareness for breast cancer charity, CoppaFeel! To donate, please visit coppafeel.org/give. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live A beginner’s guide to topiary Irish premier Leo Varadkar’s partner apologises for ‘poor judgement’ coronation posts 9 actually useful things you can do to support teens this exam season
2023-05-16 15:00
England's Care backs central contracts to stop players going abroad
England's Care backs central contracts to stop players going abroad
Experienced England scrum-half Danny Care said on Tuesday he would welcome central contracts for players to...
2023-10-03 22:48
Daimler Truck finance chief Jochen Goetz dies in 'tragic incident'
Daimler Truck finance chief Jochen Goetz dies in 'tragic incident'
Daimler Truck's chief financial officer Jochen Goetz has died in a "tragic incident," the company said on Sunday.
2023-08-07 16:48
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Bets AI Will Shake Up Scientific Research
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Bets AI Will Shake Up Scientific Research
Eric Schmidt is funding a nonprofit that’s focused on building an artificial intelligence-powered assistant for the laboratory, with
2023-11-01 19:00
How to Find Your Total Hours Played on Fortnite
How to Find Your Total Hours Played on Fortnite
How to find how many hours you have played in total on Fortnite for PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
2023-09-22 22:17
Why was George Stephanopoulos dressed as a 'schoolboy'? ‘GMA’ star and wife Ali Wentworth fear being 'empty nesters'
Why was George Stephanopoulos dressed as a 'schoolboy'? ‘GMA’ star and wife Ali Wentworth fear being 'empty nesters'
George Stephanopoulos surprised everyone by dressing as a schoolboy in a photo
2023-08-28 12:40
Meat grown from animal cells? Here's what it is and how it's made
Meat grown from animal cells? Here's what it is and how it's made
The U.S. government is allowing the sale of chicken made from animal cells
2023-06-22 01:57
Police searching for two people accused in FBI agent carjacking in Washington
Police searching for two people accused in FBI agent carjacking in Washington
Police are searching for two people after an FBI agent was carjacked in Washington D
2023-12-01 03:50