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Kru Bajak Laut Kurohige di One Piece Mungkin Didasarkan pada Tokoh Mitologi Yunani, Para Titan!
Dalam dunia One Piece, penceritaan hebat sang mangaka Eiichiro Oda sering kali mengambil inspirasi dari berbagai mitologi dan referensi budaya. Sementara para penggemar telah menyadari bahwa One Piece memadukan cerita rakyat Jepang dengan mitologi Timur, pola baru menunjukkan bahwa Bajak Laut Kurohige mungkin didasarkan pada mitologi Yunani. Konsumsi Buah Iblis Pegasus oleh anggota kru Stronger
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Mark Daigneault gives Timberwolves their flowers amid stunning meltdown
Even after holding a 25-point lead, Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder fell 131-128 in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the loss, Daigneault gave props to the Timberwolves stating, “They kept playing and ran all the way through the game, and that was a great comeback by them. So they deserve to win. […]
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I always get asked what concealer I use as my under-eyes are so flawless – I don’t own one, my 1p hack makes skin bright
A BEAUTY enthusiast has shared a savvy hack to fix the appearance of eye bags – and you probably already have the secret in your kitchen cupboard.
So if your skin is looking dull and lacklustre and you’re on a mission to brighten up your face without having to splash too much cash, then you’ve come to the right place.
Thanks to content creator Victoria Benitez, your skin will look tight and bright in no time at all – and it’ll cost you just 1p a time.
Victoria took to social media to share her natural skincare trick, leaving many very impressed.
With Victoria’s method, rather than lathering on layers of thick concealer, she uses just two common ingredients – coffee and water – which she then freezes into small ice cubes.
Showing off her simple trick, the young woman, who is from the US, said: “Everyone is always asking me what concealer I use. Concealer? I’ve never heard of her. I just use coffee and water.”
She then claimed: “This is so good for your skin and because it’s in ice, it helps reduce puffiness, swelling, improve circulation, and that’s what causes dark under-eyes – poor circulation – and also damaged blood vessels in your eyes.
“And when you put coffee on your eyes, it helps constrict the blood vessels that are damaged, which repairs them, which makes them nice, tight, and bright.
“And it’s literally so simple and it’s not $100 [£79]. All these eye creams are so expensive and you look at the ingredients, it’s like agua, alcohol, then caffeine.
“The one thing that all eye products have in common is that they always have caffeine.
“So just get some coffee and water and wake your face up with some coffee ice cubes.”
With Victoria’s simple hack, all you need to do is freeze your coffee mixture and then rub it over your face, paying particular attention to under your eyes.
The influencer, who also uses beetroot on her lips and cheeks to save money on blusher and lipstick, then acknowledged: “And also, the smell from the coffee just makes you so much more alive, so much more awake, so much lighter and brighter, you’re just ready to take on the day.”
As Victoria wiped her face and showed off her flawless skin, the brunette beauty, who describes her ice cube hack as ‘natural concealer’ then added: “So this is your sign.
Throw away all those serums that are just weighing your eyes down and are gonna make them sag. Make some coffee ice cubes
Victoria Benitez
“Throw away all those serums that are just weighing your eyes down and are gonna make them sag.
“Make some coffee ice cubes.”
Top beauty trends for 2025
Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025.
Haircare
Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment.
Hair glosses are multifunctional as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025’s core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up.
2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments.
Skincare
Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance the skin’s appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. “Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to a achieve flawless, youthful complexion.
Skincare routines will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine.
Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving makeup and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant.
Makeup
Makeup trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin.
Makeup looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks.
Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect.
Nails
2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails.
If you fancy giving Victoria’s trick a try, you can buy an 100g pot of instant coffee granules for just £1.50 from Sainsbury’s.
With just 10g needed for each serving, this hack works out at just 1p a serving, making it perfect for those on a budget.
Beauty fans beam
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @victoria__benitez, has clearly left many open-mouthed as it has quickly amassed 650,500 views in just one day.
Beauty fans were left beaming with Victoria’s simple but effective trick and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this.
Looks amazing! Thank you
TikTok user
One person said: “Goes and makes coffee ice cubes instantly… You’re a legend, thank you.”
Another added: “Omg trying this!”
A third commented: “Looks amazing! Thank you.”
Top 40 beauty tips that have been handed down from generations
1. Never go to bed in make up
2. Moisturise daily
3. Don’t pick at your spots, to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin
5. When it comes to make-up, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don’t forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage
8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate
9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation
10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage
11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores.
16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness
19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips
20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts
29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles
30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair
31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles
36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
At the same time, another beauty enthusiast simply wrote: “Influenced.”
Meanwhile, someone else asked: “You just brew a pot of coffee and combine it with water and freeze?”
To this, Victoria confirmed: “I brew coffee with water and freeze that.”
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Channel 5 in major shake-up as it unveils SIX brand new dramas – but there’s a twist
CHANNEL 5 has revealed that a whopping six new dramas will be making their way to the channel.
The broadcaster has seen success with its drama output in recent years and has managed to sign up a slew of stars to take on the roles.
Now, fans can look forward to plenty more action with the commissioning of six new programmes.
But in a twist, the six shows will all be standalone dramas that run for just one episode each.
It means fans will have little to no commitment to the programmes as well as the ability to watch and catch-up at their leisure – a game-changer in the streaming era.
The single drama strand will be known as Drama of the Week and is a nod to the iconic Play for Today series which ran on the BBC between 1970 and 1984.
The new strand is also understood to focus on giving opportunities to rising stars both on and off-camera as well as welcoming in low-income talent in writing, direction and production.
Sebastian Cardwell, head of drama and Channel 5’s deputy chief content officer stated: “The launch of this new drama strand is our response to an increasingly worrying and wider economic situation impacting our industry.
“From well-loved soaps closing to funding disappearing, it’s becoming even more difficult for people from low-income backgrounds to break through via traditional methods.
“We’ve specifically selected to work with Allan Niblo and Nathalie Peter-Contesse (Vertigo Films) and Colin McKeown (LA Productions) as they have a track record in supporting and nurturing this incredibly talented pool of people who need to be given the opportunity to step up.”
Vertigo Films and LA Productions will produce the first episode in the strand with the pilot set to run before 2026 when all six dramas are likely to be in the works.
Channel 5 bosses also hope that other production companies will jump at the chance to get on board following the pilot.
It is also understood that if any of the one-off dramas perform particularly well, there is scope to turn them into a full-length series later down the line.
Ben Frow, Channel 5’s chief content officer said of the new innovative commissions: “As a public service broadcaster, reflecting the lives of our audience is a huge priority for us.
“This new strand, in the vein of ‘Play for Today,’ will help bring some of the important issues that affect our viewers to life, whilst also giving talented individuals from low-income backgrounds the chance to shine as part of the productions.”
Further details are expected to be announced in due course.
Top Channel 5 dramas
Channel 5 has become a hub for gripping drama, these are some of the best My5 has to offer.
- All Creatures Great and Small – Based on the best-selling novels by real-life vet Alf Wright, the show revolves around a trio of vets working in the Yorkshire Dales in the late 1930s. Eccentric Siegfried Farnon (Samuel West) hires James Herriot (Nicholas Ralph) for his veterinary practice at Skeldale House alongside himself and his younger brother Tristan (Callum Woodhouse). There James settles into his new life and even finds love with local farmer’s daughter Helen (Rachel Shenton).
- The Ex-Wife – New parents Tasha (Céline Buckens) and Jack (Tom Misson) seem to have the perfect life, but the constant presence of Jack’s overly friendly but suspicious ex-wife Jen (Janet Montgomery) puts pressure on the couple. But as the series progresses it becomes less clear who the bad guy really is and how far everyone will go to get the life they think they deserve.
- Heat – EastEnders alum Danny Dyer leads this four-part action thriller, set in Australia, which sees two families holidaying together during bushfire season. But instead of rest and relaxation, secrets and lies start to unravel — and not everyone will make it out alive…
- Lie With Me – Another soap legend jets off to Australia, this time its EastEnders alum Charlie Brooks who takes as a married woman trying to saving her marriage by moving halfway around the world after her husband had an affair. However it’s far from plain sailing, as a young and attractive live-in nanny comes to work with the Fallmont family, and tensions soon build and eventually, someone ends up dead.
- The Drowning – Jill Halfpenny plays Jodie, a woman whose life is shattered following the disappearance of her beloved four-year-old son, Daniel. However, ten years later, the grieving mother thinks she’s finally found her missing child, and embarks on a journey to discover the truth about him. But has she really just found the son she has been missing for so long?
Woman raped on footbridge near seafront by dog walker in ‘extremely concerning’ attack – sparking urgent manhunt
A WOMAN was reportedly raped by a dog walker while walking along a footbridge in an “extremely concerning” attack.
The victim was walking across the Fuller Street Bridge towards the seafront in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, at around 9.40pm on Sunday night.
She was then approached by a man walking a small dog and was subsequently raped.
Police have now launched an investigation and are looking for a man described as aged between 19 and 21 years old, approximately 5ft 6ins in height, clean shaven with short hair and wearing a grey tracksuit.
Chief Inspector Jim Clough of Humberside Police said: “I know this incident will be of extreme concern to the local community and whilst our investigation into the incident is in its early stages, I want to offer my reassurance that my officers are exploring all lines of enquiry.
“As a part of our initial enquiries, to understand the circumstances surrounding the report we have been speaking with witnesses, completing house to house enquiries, and reviewing CCTV footage.
“The man is described as being between 19, and 21-years-old, approximately 5ft 6 inches tall, clean shaven with short hair, wearing a grey coloured tracksuit. He is also believed to have been walking a small dog.”
Ch Insp Clough added that officers would be in the area to follow up on enquiries and urged the public to come forward with any information.
He said: “Locals can expect to see officers in and around the area following up on those lines of enquiry and I would urge anyone with any information or concerns to please speak to my officers when you see them.
“If you have information or think you may have seen a man matching the description at around the time the incident is believed to have occurred, please call our non-emergency number 101 quoting crime reference 25*25149 of 23 February.”
You can also report any information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Extreme confidence”: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Has Broken a Marvel Tradition and I’m Sure Kevin Feige Made it to Prove a Point
Marvel Television seems very confident when it comes to Daredevil: Born Again, given that the review embargo for the show has already been lifted for early viewers and critics, a full eight days ahead of the show’s premiere on Disney+. Lifting the review embargo so early might be a tell-tale sign that Kevin Feige is […]
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Govt committee to review US reciprocal tariffs, submit report by March 15
New Delhi, Feb 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the US plans to impose reciprocal tariffs across trading countries by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee which is tasked to review tariff relief on...
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Busy Irish road CLOSED after crash as emergency services rush to scene and drivers warned ‘expect delays’
ROAD users are being warned to “expect delays” this morning after a collision on a busy Irish road.
The crash occurred on the South Circular Road headed southbound into Dublin city this morning.
Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision, which is sitting just before St John’s Road West, in the last hour.
The South Circular Road has been closed as they attend the scene.
In an update, Dublin City Council Traffic Management Centre said: “Kilmainham: Collision on South Circular Rd. southbound just before St. Johns Rd West. Emergency services at scene. Expect delays.”
And just before 9am they added: “SCR currently closed between Conyngham Rd and St. Johns Rd West.”
Keanu Reeves: “I would’ve been his wet dream” on Never Working With Stanley Kubrick and Leaving Him “Broken” Like No Other Actor
For a veteran star like Keanu Reeves, it is a surprise he never got to work with legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Fans would think they would have been a match made in heaven simply because they like doing a lot of takes, but the actor believes he would only break him for a hilarious reason. […]
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