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Getty ImagesIn the late 1960s, Sérgio Mendes was the best-selling Brazilian artist in the worldBrazilian musician Sérgio Mendes has died at the age of 83, his family has confirmed. The bandleader and songwriter is best known for the upbeat Latin pop song “Mas Que Nada,” and has added Brazilian touches to English-language songs such as “The Look Of Love” and The Beatles’ “The Fool On The Hill.” .Mendes has recorded more than 35 albums, many of which have been certified gold or platinum in the United States; in 2012, he was nominated for an Oscar for co-writing the song “Real…
As a personal trainer, your clients’ motivation is your lifeline. When clients are motivated, they are more likely to stick with their fitness regimen, see results, and continue to invest in your services. Keeping them motivated isn’t just about delivering a great workout, it’s about creating an experience that keeps them coming back for more. Whether you’re just starting a personal training business or looking to improve your methods, here are some key strategies to help keep your clients motivated and engaged. 1. Set clear, achievable goals One of the most effective ways to motivate your customers is to…
A 26-year-old American woman has been shot dead during protests in the occupied West Bank.Turkish-born Aysenur Ezgi Eygi reportedly took part in protests against the expansion of a Jewish settlement in the town of Beitah, near Nablus.Ms Ezgi Eygi was allegedly shot dead by Israeli troops, local media reported. The IDF said they “retaliated with fire on a main instigator of violence who threw stones at the IDF and posed a threat to them” in the Beta area.The American activist was shot in the head and rushed to a hospital in Nablus, where he was later pronounced dead, AFP reported.The…
“If you love yourself, it doesn’t matter if others don’t like you because you don’t need their approval to feel good about yourself.” ~ Lori Deschene I have spent my life trying to please other people. I would subject myself to stress and discomfort to adapt to what they wanted or needed. I rarely feel confident enough to say what I want because when I do, I get frustrated or angry, and I often feel stupid. Growing up, I felt my emotions very strongly, so a lot of the time I would get comments like, “You’re so emotional,” or “Just…
Britain will announce hundreds more short-range missiles into Ukraine ahead of the summit, where Zelensky will request authorization to use Western-provided weapons to strike targets in Russia.At the opening of the summit on Friday at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Ukraine’s president made another passionate call for further military support.He said the eastern region of Donetsk, where Kiev’s forces are facing Russian attacks, was particularly dependent on the rapid delivery of aid. The summit will also be attended by UK Defense Secretary John Healey, who will confirm a package worth £162 million, including the supply of 650 Lightweight Multi-mission Missiles…
In December last year, a short video was posted on social media. Photos show members of Abu Salah’s family lying dead on a street in northern Gaza. I’ll start this story by showing you the video. But as a warning, it’s very graphic. Two brothers huddled together with their mother, Inshirah. Two other brothers lay in the street, one on a stretcher. Next to their father Saadi’s hand lay a white flag. What struck us about the footage was that for all the scenes of death and destruction we saw in Gaza, what we saw on the streets was actually…
The Japanese owner of convenience store chain 7-Eleven has rejected a $38bn (£29.2bn) takeover bid from Canadian rival Alimentation Couche-Tard.in a letter addressed to Seven & i Holdings has told potential buyers that the offer from Circle K’s owners “significantly” undervalues the company and is fraught with regulatory risks.However, the 7-Eleven boss added that it remains open to negotiations and ready to consider better offers.If the acquisition is successful, it will create a global convenience store giant with 100,000 employees.Stephen Dacus, chairman of Seven & i’s board of directors considering the deal, said in a letter that the proposal was…
Getty ImagesFlights, trains and ships suspended for second day as super typhoon approachesChina has evacuated about 400,000 people as one of the year’s strongest storms is expected to hit the popular tourist island of Hainan later on Friday, according to state media.Trains, boats and flights in the region have been suspended for a second day in a row, and schools remain closed in parts of the southern region as super typhoon Yagi approaches.Yagi has doubled its force after causing havoc in the northern Philippines earlier this week. Currently, wind speeds near its eye are as high as 240 km/h (150…
So far this year, the global average temperature is 0.7 degrees Celsius higher than the 1991-2020 average, which is the highest level on record.Therefore, according to Copernicus, 2024 is likely to be the hottest year on record globally, externalEU climate services.Until last year, global average temperatures had not reached record highs.Across the world, we are seeing the effects of heat waves and extreme weather.”The extreme temperature-related events witnessed this summer are only going to get more intense,” said Copernicus deputy director Samantha Burgess.Across Europe, summer temperature records are being broken. Austria has had its hottest weather ever.Spain experienced its hottest…
Tributes have poured in for American rapper Rich Homie Quan after authorities confirmed his death on Thursday.The Fulton County Medical Examiner said the artist, who was in his early 30s, died in Atlanta, Georgia.The cause of his death was unclear and local medical authorities said an autopsy was scheduled for Friday. Rich Homie Quan, whose legal name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, is one of Atlanta’s best-known modern rappers. He rose to rap prominence in the mid-2010s, achieving mainstream success with 2013’s hit single “Type of Way,” followed by 2015’s wildly popular “Flex” (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh). He has been nominated for…