I purchased this product due to my inability to provide my skin with appropriate sun protection one day this summer. I proceeded to spend a night wishing that I could safely freeze myself into an ice cube. I applied this lotion the MINUTE I realized that I had experienced another exposure to the sun for too long a period. To my absolute joy, this product relieved my discomfort. I have experienced skin sensitivity in the past to products, but I had no issues with Burt’s Bees products.

June 02, 2024 14:40 UTC

Rebel Wilson says idea only gay actors can play gay roles is ‘total nonsense’By Hannah Roberts, PA Entertainment ReporterAustralian actress Rebel Wilson has said the idea that “only straight actors can play straight roles and gay actors can play gay roles” is “total nonsense”. “I’ve definitely said a lot of edgy jokes, and said them sometimes in very public places like the Baftas”, she said. Rebel Wilson attends the UK premiere of The Almond and the Seahorse. It’s going into this territory of like saying, ‘Well, only straight actors can play straight roles, and gay actors can play gay roles’, which I think is total nonsense. The full interview with Wilson will broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday at 10am and will also be available on BBC Sounds.

June 02, 2024 13:35 UTC

Cork had gone to Donegal in the league and lost by double digits. Cork, buoyant at having taken the contest this far down the road, refocused for the endgame. Net effect: Cork were now in full cry and Donegal knew that they were in deep trouble. Hurley pushed Cork four ahead in the 53rd minute but in the final quarter, the big push came. DONEGAL: S Patton; EB Gallagher, B McCole, P Mogan; R McHugh (0-1), C McGonagle (0-1), C Moore (0-2); J McGee, M Langan; S O’Donnell, C Thompson, D Ó Baoill; P McBrearty (0-7, three frees), O Gallen (0-3, two frees, N O’Donnell (0-1).

June 02, 2024 13:23 UTC

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June 02, 2024 13:19 UTC

George Horner, 97 from Carrickfergus, was a member of G company of the Royal Ulster Rifles. He was following in the footsteps of his father who fought in the First World War when he signed up to serve. While following a strong family tradition, Mr Horner also admitted it was an opportunity to have a hot meal every day, at a time he said money was scarce. Memories of June 6 1944 are sad and emotional for Mr Horner who recalled the scene on Sword Beach as a “slaughter house”, with “some good lads lost there”. Mr Horner said he came home to Northern Ireland with an injury but it was due to a friend.

June 02, 2024 11:46 UTC





Investment trust Utilico Emerging Markets delivers shareholders a mix of dividend and capital return. Apart from 2015, when it maintained its annual dividend, the trust has grown income payments every year. In terms of overall investment performance, three-year returns of 19 per cent compare favourably against its global emerging markets peer group of 14 per cent. Utilico Emerging Markets is listed on the London Stock Exchange and has assets valued by the market of £431 million. Jillings says the stake – unlisted – gives the trust exposure to a key trend (energy transition) that is both difficult and expensive to access in emerging markets such as China and South Korea.

June 02, 2024 11:22 UTC

By Cillian Sherlock, PAA trio of enterprising porters are using the deposit return scheme to raise thousands of euro for their hospital. John Collins, John Lenihan and John Keenan initially planned to collect used bottles and cans to pay for a Chinese takeaway on their final night shift of the month at Cork University Hospital. In their first fortnight collecting after their shifts ended, the men had converted the used drink containers into €820. The total has now reached €2,000, guaranteed the re-use of around 12,000 bottles and cans, and is set to continue. CUH porter John Collins recycling used cans and bottles.

June 02, 2024 11:16 UTC

In short, baby boomer cosplay from the same people who have spent the last 40 years rolling back the legacy of that war. And yet, as Radio 4’s new series D-Day: The Last Voices, reminded us this week, June 6 will see the 80th anniversary of D-Day. “Pat told me, by the way, that she’s also the only old lady on her street who can use a machine gun,” O’Connell pointed out on Monday’s programme. On Tuesday Private Wally Parr recalled capturing an enemy artillery weapon which he then used to fire at German gunboats. finest band on Radio Nova on Sunday night, proving that Irish radio sometimes does a better job of celebrating Scottish pop than Scotland itself.

June 02, 2024 02:57 UTC

Aryna Sabalenka beats best friend Paula Badosa in straight sets at French OpenBy Andy Sims, PA, ParisAryna Sabalenka beat her best friend Paula Badosa to reach the fourth round of the French Open. Second seed Sabalenka edged a tight first set against the former world number two, and then ran away with the second to win 7-5 6-1. But Sabalenka cranked up the power and punished a couple of Badosa second serves to haul herself level. Further breaks were exchanged until 6-5, where suddenly holding serve held the key and Sabalenka managed to do so to take the first set. The second set did not match the first as Sabalenka raced into a 4-0 lead before wrapping up the victory in an hour and 17 minutes.

June 02, 2024 02:22 UTC

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June 02, 2024 00:30 UTC

Katie Taylor's bout against Serrano in doubt after Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul called offBy PA Sport StaffMike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul in Texas has been postponed on health advice given to the former world heavyweight champion. Tyson reportedly became unwell while aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last week and needed medical assistance. “Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flare-up, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover,” said Tyson. “My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.”Jake Paul has won nine of his 10 fights. “The recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” MVP said.

June 01, 2024 21:43 UTC

THE DAILY Mail has published a two page investigation into events that began when vandals allegedly poured salt into an allotment being worked upon by Harlow resident Carly Burd. One of their top investigative journalists Guy Adams has asked a number of questions in the article below. The article is behind a paywall. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13481679/questions-viral-charity-allotment-poisoned-salt-Carly-Burd-fury-vandalism-GUY-ADAMS-money-true-story.htmlAs you may be aware, YH has published a number of articles on this subject since we first interviewed Ms Burd in August 2022 as she was developing her kitchen garden. Click below for more details.

June 01, 2024 21:20 UTC

Spare us: We need more competence and less ideology from politicians, Hamish McRae saysIt is ridiculous, if you think about it, that it should matter whether central banks should make two cuts or three in rates this year, or whether they should start in June or September. On the other hand, which politicians end up running the show does matter quite a lot. So a different government in the UK can fiddle with tax and spending, and bring in different regulations. It is the difficulty in getting inflation back on target that makes central banks hesitant to cut rates. That said, there are reasons to think the next three or four years will be modestly successful for the economy.

June 01, 2024 21:05 UTC

Sources in two schools in the city centre confirmed this is a regular occurrence and is not related to asylum seekers. Gardaí will often try to correct false information, such as the story about the children on the canal, he added. Nevertheless, a large group of protesters turned up outside the Celbridge Manor hotel, which was being used to accommodate asylum seekers. There is a general pattern to much of this false information. “In Telegram groups, the Irish far-right are very open about their desire to keep pushing anti-migrant and white supremacist narratives.

June 01, 2024 19:52 UTC

Households could see lower energy bills under Labour plans to set up a publicly-owned Great British Energy company if they get into power, the party has claimed. So how will Great British Energy work - and what will it mean for household bills? Labour plans to have 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2030, and Great British Energy is part of that promise. Starmer said Great British Energy was urgently needed to give the country more energy security, as well as for environmental reasons. Labour hopes that Great British Energy will mean lower energy bills - but has not committed to giving a set amount that households can save.

June 01, 2024 19:20 UTC