All posts tagged: shock

Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven

Usyk avoids shock defeat with 11th round stoppage of Verhoeven

Published by Sam Flores

GIZA, Egypt, May 23 : Ukraine’s unbeaten heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk stopped Dutch former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven with one second left in the penultimate round of a WBC title fight on Saturday to avoid one of the greatest boxing upsets of all time. The ‘Glory in Giza’ fight at the Pyramids of Egypt was considered a mismatch, but Verhoeven, whose sole previous professional boxing fight was 12 years ago, tore up the script in mind-boggling fashion from the opening bell. It took until the fourth for Usyk to have a round that was clearly his, but the champion was unable to capitalise on it with the bigger and heavier Verhoeven still taking the fight to him. With Usyk tipping the scales heavier than ever before, and looking strangely lethargic at times, the 39-year-old Ukrainian went into the penultimate round needing to pull something out of the bag to be sure of a win most had taken for granted. Scorecards published by The Ring magazine afterwards showed two of the three judges had the fight …

‘Bluey’ has an unexpected Dropout connection beyond the ‘Game Changer’ shock

‘Bluey’ has an unexpected Dropout connection beyond the ‘Game Changer’ shock

Published by Miika Tikkanen

Watching Bluey, the beloved Australian cartoon show for kids, you might not think of Dropout, a streaming platform that revels in adult humor. But thanks to Game Changer‘s provocative Season 8 premiere episode, “Don’t Wake Standards and Practices,” Dropout CEO and host Sam Reich has revealed an incredible connection between the comedy streamer and the hit cartoon.  To answer burning questions we had about Game Changer‘s “Don’t Wake Standards and Practices,” Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko spoke with Reich about the ins and outs of the “legally spicy” episode. When asked about Lou Wilson’s Bluey rant — during which a parody of the adorable pup appeared onscreen — Reich revealed that he’d previously worked with Bluey creator Joe Brumm.  “I don’t think that most people know this,” Reich said. “It’s the tiniest little diatribe, but we did an animated series really early on for Dropbox called What the Fuck 101, which was like a messed-up Magic School Bus.” Mashable Top Stories “At the time,” Reich explained, “The chief animator of that [show] was like, ‘I’m gonna have …

Gulf Shock May Spark Shortage Of World’s Most Critical Industrial Chemical, Used Heavily In Mining 

Gulf Shock May Spark Shortage Of World’s Most Critical Industrial Chemical, Used Heavily In Mining 

Published by Jenni Sidey

Goldman analysts Kyle Shaffer and Amanda Ross provided clients with a broad overview of industrials and natural resources amid energy disruptions in the Gulf area. In the note, they stated that the well-known Gulf energy shock is set to disrupt LNG production in Qatar for years to come. However, they also highlighted another emerging supply crunch that has received far less attention: sulfuric acid. “Some long-lasting consequences have also started to emerge, including a 3-5 years production loss for LNG facility in Qatar, a 6-12 month re-starting time for some aluminum facilities in the Gulf, and shortage of sulfuric acid which can potentially impact future production for copper and lithium” Shaffer and Ross said. About a third of the world’s sulfur comes from the Gulf region, where it is produced as part of oil and gas refining. Much of the sulfur is exported, primarily to fertilizer and industrial-processing hubs in Asia, North Africa, and, in Qatar’s case, some trading hubs across Asia and Europe. Goldman analyst James McGeoch noted on Wednesday that Shandong sulfuric acid …

Swansea restaurant announces shock closure

Swansea restaurant announces shock closure

Published by Sam Flores

A popular chain restaurant and bar has announced it will close its Swansea location later this week. Caribbean-inspired restaurant and bar Turtle Bay, which has around 45 locations across the UK, said it is closing down after almost a decade in the city. The chain restaurant opened on Swansea’s Castle Street in 2017. Turtle Bay, which also has a branch on Cardiff’s St Mary Street, recently won the Best of Swansea award at the Wales Restaurant Awards. The Swansea restaurant will close on Thursday, April 16. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here In a message to customers, Turtle Bay Swansea said: “After almost 10 incredible years, next week we will close our doors for the last time. We are devastated, but wanted to thank you all for your support over the years. “Thank you for all the memories, the wild bottomless brunches, the warm Caribbean vibes, friendly conversations, bucket-loads of jerk chicken, curry goat and rice & peas. We will miss you! “Your nearest Turtle …

Diesel Tops , Echoing 2022 Russia-Ukraine Invasion Energy Shock

Diesel Tops $5, Echoing 2022 Russia-Ukraine Invasion Energy Shock

Published by Jenni Sidey

US Fuel Spike Summary: AAA national average diesel prices have jumped 34%, the largest increase for any month on record. AAA national average gasoline prices have jumped 24.5%, also the largest increase for any month on record. The spike in refined products comes just ahead of driving season and, if it persists long enough, could dent consumer sentiment polls. The Trump administration assures the conflict will be short-term. Countdown to Memorial Day driving season: 69 days. *  *  *  Update (0840ET) The partially paralyzed Hormuz chokepoint has unleashed a worldwide tightening in the refined products market, sending gasoline and diesel prices at the pump in the US skyrocketing. AAA (American Automobile Association) reports that the national average price for a gallon of diesel has topped $5, surging 34% so far this month. The monthly jump is the highest on record and may spark an energy shock across the core of the US economy, from freight to construction to agriculture to even heating oil. The national average price for diesel now exceeds $5; the last time …

The Madison reveals shock character death in dramatic first episode

The Madison reveals shock character death in dramatic first episode

Published by Daniella Wilson

*Warning – contains major spoilers for The Madison episode 1.* The first three episodes of Taylor Sheridan’s new star-studded drama series The Madison are available to stream now on Paramount+, and they start things out on a shocking note. While we had been pre-warned that the series would focus on a family dealing with a tragedy, we didn’t know what that tragedy would be. However, within the first half of episode 1, it became clear. The premiere saw Kurt Russell’s character, Preston, taking a regular trip to go fishing with his brother, Paul, at the latter’s shack in the Madison River valley. As they return to the shack from one particular trip out, Preston and Paul fly back on a biplane, but find themselves caught up in a storm – one which proves to be deadly. Kurt Russell as Preston Clyburn in The Madison. Emerson Miller /Paramount+ Soon after we see them struggling through the storm, Preston’s wife Stacy, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, receives a call back in New York to say that the worst has …

Love is Blind contestant sparks debate with shock reunion confession

Love is Blind contestant sparks debate with shock reunion confession

Published by Daniella Wilson

The dramatic Love Is Blind season 10 reunion has sparked a debate about “girl code” after one of the contestants, Devonta Anderson, went on a trip with three girls from the show while he was still engaged to his fiancée, Brittany Wicker. Every season of the Netflix dating series begins with 30 singles entering isolated rooms (known as pods) where they spend days forming emotional connections with people they’ve never met. Contestants then propose to their strongest match before meeting face to face, heading on a romantic trip and returning home to begin their new lives together. Each season culminates in weddings, where couples decide whether “love is truly blind” by saying “I do” or “I don’t.” This season saw Anderson and Wicker struggle with their physical connection in real life and ultimately decide to call off their wedding, but they remained engaged. At the cast reunion that aired Wednesday night on Netflix, Wicker said she reached out to ask Anderson if he wanted to break up nearly three weeks after filming wrapped. He replied …

Emmerdale airs shock passion for Graham Foster after Rhona ultimatum

Emmerdale airs shock passion for Graham Foster after Rhona ultimatum

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you’re like us, you’re probably still reeling from the fact Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) has risen from the ashes (quite literally) in Emmerdale. The businessman ‘returned from the dead’ during the Coronation Street crossover, Corriedale, and explained that he’d faked his demise to avoid a hit from ex-wife Kim Tate (Claire King) and to protect then-girlfriend Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) from further heartbreak. Little did he realise, her eventual husband Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) would be sent down for his murder. Six years passed, and the last person she thought she expected to land on her doorstep was Graham. He revealed that he’d heard on the grapevine about the trouble her stepdaughter April Windsor (Amelia Flanagan) was in, and wanted to help. Ultimately, the job was done for him by Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards), who throttled her groomer Ray Walters (Joe Absolom). Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) asked Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) to meet him on the bridge. ITV Graham then slowly introduced himself back to village life – shocking surrogate son Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) …

Will Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Shock Humanity?

Will Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Shock Humanity?

Published by Jenni Sidey

On February 19, 2026, President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to begin identifying and releasing government files related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)—the official term now used for what were once called UFOs. The order calls for agencies to locate and release records tied to UAP investigations, including materials addressing evidence of potential nonhuman intelligence, fueling worldwide curiosity about what the U.S. government may reveal after decades of unexplained aerial events.[6] If those records confirm the presence of nonhuman intelligence, the implications would be profound. But perhaps the most fascinating question would be: How would humans respond to learning we are not alone? When reality changes Human beings rely on mental models to navigate the world. These models include assumptions about the structure of reality and our place in the universe. When new information challenges those assumptions, people must update their understanding of how the world works. Research on individuals who have experienced events that dramatically changed their worldview suggests that such moments can trigger existential questioning, confusion, and a strong drive to make sense …

The Inflation Spark That Could Become A Deflation Shock

The Inflation Spark That Could Become A Deflation Shock

Published by Jenni Sidey

Authored by Robert Burrows via BondVigilantes.com, Memory chips have quietly become the most important commodities in the global economy. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) is considered the workhorse of the digital world. It functions as the operating memory when a device is turned on, and this memory is lost when a device is switched off.  These chips are used in almost all electronic devices. They play a critical role and sit at the heart of everything from AI servers, cars, smartphones, laptops and more. The Nvidia type of chips – GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) – are used for computational purposes but are also heavily reliant on DRAM chips. Many will be aware of the rise of semiconductors and the rapid ascent of Nvidia but few will be aware of the changes ripping through another part of the semiconductor industry: DRAM chips, which have a very direct effect on all of our everyday lives. When Covid disrupted supply chains, we saw all sorts of issues from price increases to availability of goods. Remember when the price …