Not just kid play: Toy companies aim more products at older adults
Toymakers are tweaking original classic games or coming out with new ones that embrace an audience that’s been around for a while: people over 65 years old
1970-01-01 08:00
The Electric Revolution Is Coming for Your Lawn Mower
It’s a perennial annoyance during quiet weekends in US suburbia: The roar of the neighbor’s lawn mower, the
1970-01-01 08:00
Dolly Parton sent love note to Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr
Dolly Parton managed to get the surviving Beatles on her rendition of 'Let It Be' by sending them a love letter.
1970-01-01 08:00
JPMorgan, Citi Are Divided on Corporate America’s Profit Outlook
Some of Wall Street’s top strategists are divided when it comes to Corporate America’s earnings outlook next year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Turkey’s IPO Pipeline Overflows With Nearly 100 On Runway
The rush for intitial public offerings in Turkey shows no signs of abating, with nearly 100 companies awaiting
1970-01-01 08:00
European shares listless after robust week; Bayer tumbles to 14-year low
By Ankika Biswas European shares were subdued on Monday after a strong week driven by aggressive bets on
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Katie Taylor’s rematch with Chantelle Cameron has all the makings of a classic
It was a hard, hard night back in May for Katie Taylor when she lost for the first time as a professional boxer. This Saturday, back in Dublin, she fights Chantelle Cameron again and this time it is personal. The belts mean nothing, it is all about revenge and for Cameron it is all about respect. In many ways, Cameron was the underdog the first time, she was defending her four belts at super-lightweight, but she was the opponent for Taylor’s triumphant return to Ireland. She knew her role, played it perfectly all week and then ruined the fairytale on fight night. This time it is different, and she will not play the loser once the week’s events start. She will start as the favourite, the champion, the conqueror. But it will probably still all be about Katie. “I’m the champion and I need to start getting a bit more respect,” said Cameron. She is not angry, just looking for a bit more recognition for her role in the fight. Cameron is unbeaten in 18 fights and arguably the No 1 attraction in the women’s game; beating Taylor comes with benefits. Back in May, there was tremendous pressure on Taylor and that was part of the attraction, part of the fight’s story; Taylor could have picked an easy fight for her return to Ireland, but she picked the unbeaten, four-belt champion from the weight above. It was a bold move; Cameron praised her at the time. Taylor is now 37, the Cameron fight was her 17th consecutive world-title fight. She was, for years, untouchable as an amateur and won Olympic, European and World championships. She once went on a winning streak of 62; she does not like losing and the build to this rematch has been intense. It was a very personal defeat for Taylor, a loss she was never going to take in her stride. “I have watched the fight, made some adjustments,” said Taylor. “I’m not concerned with what Cameron is doing; I’m only concerned with what I can do.” In the lexicon of Katie Taylor quotes, that is close to trash talk. In May, Cameron started fast, stayed fast and it took Taylor four or five rounds to get going; it was tight in the last few rounds, but Cameron secured victory in the first five. One judge scored a draw, the other two went for Cameron by two rounds. Taylor never complained and, more importantly, the capacity crowd of 10,000 never booed. It was a great fight. The rematch was obvious from the last bell, perhaps even sooner. There was talk of the fight being in Cameron’s hometown of Northampton, but the romantic pull of Dublin, revenge, redemption and one of the world’s smartest audiences, led the two women back to the venue, the 3Arena on the banks of the Liffey. The money was also in Dublin. Cameron will deliver her four super-lightweight belts again on Saturday night, Taylor will move up in weight once again, and their rivalry will lead to a fierce fight. The rematch might be better; Taylor has to win. And Cameron knows that she can repeat the first victory; there are a lot of big, big fights for Cameron, who is 32, if she can win. There are, arguably, even bigger fights for Taylor if she can win; one of those fights might be a scuffle with reason, and the pull of finally walking away. Taylor has devoted nearly 30 years of her life to this unforgiving business. All fighters want to leave on a high, after a great win. Make no mistake, Taylor will always be boxing’s queen. There is far more pressure on Taylor this time and far less pressure on Cameron; they both have a calmness in fight week that is deceptive. This week might just be different as Taylor seeks revenge, and Cameron another win. She is also determined to get the credit that she has perhaps not quite received in full from the first dramatic fight. A repeat is likely, a classic is certain. Read More Taylor questions whether women’s boxing is capable of switch to three-minute rounds Katie Taylor ‘aware of what is at stake’ in Chantelle Cameron rematch What is an exhibition fight and how is it different to a professional bout? What is an exhibition fight and how is it different to a professional bout? The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings Tyson Fury unleashes explosive verbal assault on Oleksandr Usyk at face-off in London
1970-01-01 08:00
Factbox-Who is OpenAI's interim CEO Emmett Shear?
ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has named ex-Twitch boss Emmett Shear as its interim chief executive officer after the startup ousted
1970-01-01 08:00
'Not even in my control': Iman Vellani isn't bothered by The Marvels failing at the box office
Iman Vellani isn't concerned that her film 'The Marvels' has been a box office disaster as she doesn't feel it is a problem she can solve.
1970-01-01 08:00
Scholz Promises €4 Billion for EU-Africa Climate Initiatives
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged €4 billion ($4.4 billion) for the Africa-EU Green Energy Initiative through 2030 and
1970-01-01 08:00
Jagtar Singh Johal: Family of Scot detained in India appeal to David Cameron
Scottish Sikh rights campaigner Jagtar Singh Johal has been held by the Indian authorities since 2017.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nicola Roberts posts countdown timer seemingly for Girls Aloud reunion
Nicola Roberts posted a countdown timer on her Instagram and now fans believe a Girls Aloud reunion announcement is coming.
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