“The catering isn’t good enough for the level the athletes are expected to perform,” Adam told iNews on Tuesday (August 6). “We need to give the best we possibly can.” The athlete, who recently finished fourth in the 4x100m medley relay on the final evening of the swimming meet, continued: “Tokyo, the food was incredible, Rio was incredible. “But this time around… there wasn’t enough protein options, long queues, waiting 30 minutes for food because there’s no queuing system....

Today’s story is an ideal example of this. A person overheard their friend’s boyfriend saying awful stuff about her. This put them at a crossroads whether they should inform their friend about it and break her heart or let it slide and hope he’ll do better in the future. More info: mumsnet What should one do when you overhear your friend’s partner belittling them to strangers? Share icon Image source: Sweet Life (not the actual photo)...

The entrepreneur created a website called luggagelosers.com, a platform created to shame irresponsible airlines and increase accountability when it comes to protecting the belongings of their passengers. The site provides a live ranking of services organized by how much luggage they lose. This, the developer hopes, will help people make more informed decisions and will force these airlines to improve moving forward. A Software Developer created a website to shame airlines for their poor handling of passengers’ belongings after his girlfriend lost a valuable suitcase Share icon Image credits: tippapatt (Not the actual photo) On June 21, 2024, Pieter Levels’ girlfriend lost her belongings after taking a trip from Lisbon to Barcelona on the Spanish carrier Vueling....

On the other hand, these can be relatively small changes, coming from one’s traveling habits, or standard hotel procedures. And these people listed all kinds of activities, answering one Redditor’s question: “What is something you do in a hotel room, you never do at home?” More info: Reddit kalih713 , cottonbro studio Report stephenBB81 , Swann Mongenot Report pinkynarftroz , Vojtech Bruzek Report octopodoidea , Majestic Lukas Report SuvenPan , Valerie B....

This redditor wasn’t willing to give up his future so he can be a carer of his two siblings with disabilities. Unfortunately, his parents couldn’t see his point of view, as they’ve always viewed him mainly as someone who’ll care for their other two children in the future. Family members often become the carers of people with disabilities Share icon Image credits: SHVETS production / Pexels (not the actual photo)...

While enjoying a quiet meal in the picturesque town of Dalkey, south of Dublin, the 66-year-old actor helped break up a fight that erupted on Saturday, August 31. The Armageddon star was having dinner at Bubba’s Fish Market when the incident took place. He apparently blended well with the locals, as barely anyone noticed him, but one eagle-eyed diner named Oisín Heavey recognized him immediately. Steve Buscemi found himself in the midst of some real-life drama in Dalkey, Dublin, over the weekend Share icon Image credits: Photo by Arturo Holmes/WireImage via Getty Images “No one at my table recognised him except for me; I’m a huge movie buff, so I knew him straight away,” Oisín told Irish Independent....

Alcohol smuggling, human trafficking, and safe passageways to move cash are some of the rumors associated with the series of tunnels, estimated to be two or three in total. One of the last known access points for the tunnels, located under a Blue Ribbon grocery store near 7th Avenue and 15th Street, burned down in 2001, city officials told News 6. Share iconUnderneath Ybor City, a neighborhood in Tampa, Florida, lies a network of tunnels that many residents don’t know about Image credits: Dann Fulton Share icon Image credits: Sidral Mundet In 2018, developers uncovered another entry point during a construction project near the Old Florida Brewery, close to East 6th Avenue and Nuccio Parkway, as per FOX 13....

The miniature or “teacup” versions of popular breeds are created by carefully breeding the smallest dogs, but the American Kennel Club does not yet officially recognize them. They are also more delicate than standard-sized breeds, so responsible ownership is very important. Let’s look at 10 of the most popular teacup breeds to learn more about these tiny parcels of joy. 1. Teacup Yorkshire Terrier Share iconImage credits: zimo.liu Teacup Yorkies are super tiny dogs, but they act like they’re super important!...

About that, one Reddit user shared his heartbreaking story explaining that right after graduation, he was kicked out of his home by his mom and her boyfriend and ended up being homeless. However, once he got a little stability in his life, he was asked to come back home and take care of his sick mom. More info: Reddit Being kicked out of the house as a teen usually leaves quite a long-lasting impact on the person Share icon Image credits: Adam Borkowski (not the actual photo)...

To celebrate my new book ‘To The Moon’, I shared a series of Instagram stories that had family and friends doing double takes. First up, a sonogram… but instead of a baby, the book was photoshopped in. Next, a bathtub scene where I was ‘giving birth’ to the book. Finally, a shot of myself in bed like a proud father, holding the book wrapped in a towel. It escalated quickly when friends and family, skimming too quickly over the sonogram, started celebrating the “pregnancy” of my wife....

Please see these then and now photos! More info: fullerdomehome.com Buckminster and Anne Fuller in their living room, c. 1965 Share icon Board member Judy Ashby and guest Mike Chervinko in that same living room, c. 2023 Share icon The entryway/front hall for the dome, c. 1965 Share icon Same doorway, c. 2023 Share icon Long trestle table in the living room, c. 1960. The woman in the photo is the Fullers’ daughter Allegra Share icon...

Well, fast forward to today, and we already have a winner, a picture of a sleeping polar bear taken by photographer Nima Sarikhani. Titled “Ice Bed,” Nima’s photo was voted for by a record number of 75,000 people. Nima’s picture sends a powerful yet sad message regarding global warming. But the photographer herself also sees hope and believes that we can still fix this. So, without further ado, we invite you to admire beautiful, funny, and sometimes heartbreaking shortlisted pictures that reflect our natural wildlife today....

The Young V&A, located in Bethnal Green, East London, is definitely a special one, and not only because it just won the prestigious Museum of the Year award but also by being truly unique and inspirational in its approach. More info: The Young V&A The Young V&A, previously known as the Museum of Childhood, in London has won the prestigious Art Fund Museum of the Year award Share icon Image credits: Young V&A Share icon Image credits: Young V&A Share icon Share icon Image credits: Young V&A The Young V&A, for many people previously better known as the Museum of Childhood, was described by the judges as ‘truly inspirational’ when it won the Art Fund Museum of the Year award....

Since many people nowadays like to capture their life in pictures and videos, there are arguably millions of records of days that did not go as anticipated, many of which end up being shared online. That is where we have found these pictures of people not having the best of days, which work as a great reminder that they, too, shall pass. Scroll down to see what has made people’s “blue skies fade to gray”, and remember that the skies ought to clear up again sometime....

We’ve sourced these photos from the Unsubscribe Memes Facebook group. With 166,000 followers, the page is rife with funny posts poking fun at the absurd and mundane facets of daily life. Whether it’s a meme about using a GPS or a random reply to a post, they are witty, slightly snarky, and very relatable. Enjoy scrolling and see how long it takes you to find one that resonates with you....

So if you need to be convinced why you should have a kitty, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered some of the most adorable and hilarious photos from Why You Should Have A Cat on X down below, and I have to say, these photos make a pretty convincing argument. Keep reading to find a conversation with cat lover Cathrine, who runs Bionic Basil & The B Team, and be sure to upvote the pics that make you want to adopt a kitty (or another one!...

The sportswoman was attempting to overturn the ban introduced in 2022 that prohibited anyone who has undergone “any part of male puberty” from competing in the female category of elite races. However, on Wednesday, three judges on the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the 25-year-old swimmer’s request. Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas lost a legal battle on Wednesday challenging a ban on trans women competing in the highest levels of women’s swimming Share icon Image credits: Lia Thomas / Instagram The athlete from Austin, Texas, made headlines a couple of years back when she was a member of the University of Pennsylvania women’s swimming team....

This story is one of the many proofs of that. A truck driver endured the unbearable behavior of a “boomer” who berated him during a traffic encounter. Believing his actions were justified, the raging individual called the police. However, the officers knew the man was in the wrong and dealt with him instead. Meanwhile, the author shared his experience with the Boomers Being Fools subreddit, highlighting society’s ongoing problem with road rage and entitled people....

Prepare to transform your humble abode into the stuff of nightmares - the good kind, of course! From life-sized zombies that’ll make passersby do a double-take to eery clowns that will have your lawn looking like a scene from a horror flick, we’ve got everything you need to become the reigning monarchs of Halloween Street. Get ready to send shivers down spines and elicit screams of delight (or just plain screams) from every trick-or-treater brave enough to approach your door....

From subtly sinister sticky notes to desk decor that screams “I’m festive, but I still meet deadlines,” we’ve got everything you need to transform your bland cubicle into a boo-tiful oasis of Halloween spirit. Get ready to be the envy of every department and the talk of the water cooler crowd. Who says professionalism can’t be a little bit paranormal? Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard....