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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week reported that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved more than $6.85 million in emergency relief grants to defray the costs for repairing and reconstructing federal roadways damaged by flooding, storms, and other events in recent years. The largest of three FHWA Emergency Relief Program […]
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MANCHESTER UNITED have seen almost £200million wiped from their share price, according to new figures.
It follows a tough couple of weeks for the club following the 3-0 defeat against Liverpool.
According to Stocklytics, two main factors have contributed to this massive loss.
The first was the club reporting a net loss of £113.2m for the 2023/24 financial year.
This came despite record revenues of £661.8m, with increased transfer spending and player wages contributing to the club’s books being in the red.
The second was the scathing assessment of the club and manager given out by Cristiano Ronaldo.
The United icon said the club “need to rebuild everything”, before launching a brutal rant against Erik ten Hag.
Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Ronaldo said of the Dutchman: “The coach, they say they cannot compete to win the League and Champions League.
“(As) Manchester United coach, you cannot say that you’re not going to fight to win the League or Champions League.
“You have to be, to mentally say, listen, maybe we don’t have that potential, but I cannot say that. We’re going to try. You have to try.”
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The Red Devils value on August 31 stood at £2.25bn, but stands at just £2.06bn as of September 14, a loss of £190m.
Explaining the losses, a spokesperson for Stocklytics said: “Manchester United is still, despite its on-the-pitch drop off over recent years, a huge, global club.
“However, its listing on the stock exchange means speculation can quickly result in a fall in share price, and the recent comments by a Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo, and its worrying financial results, have wiped the best part of £200m off the value of Manchester United’s stock.”
Figures compiled by football finance expert Kieran Maguire also revealed United’s transfer fee instalments owed to other clubs had increased by 885 per cent since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.
United ended their losing streak by registering a 3-0 win over Southampton, with Andre Onana and Matthijs de Ligt both impressing.
ONLY those with razor-sharp vision can spot the hidden frog in an optical illusion in under nine seconds.
While the puzzle may be difficult for the average viewer, only those with what it takes can rise — or hop — to the occasion.
To the unassuming eye, a photo appears to be a pond full of lily pads.
Redditor Barry_the_snail shared the optical illusion in a post.
The water, littered with glossy greenery, may seem a serene scene for any passerby.
However, those with a keen eye can spot the small animal cleverly hidden among the lily pads.
The tricky frog can be deceiving, even if you think you’ve found it. Don’t leap to assumptions!
Set your clock and pace yourself; the timer has nine precious seconds.
Spotted it?
Congratulations, Captain Speedy, you may have 20/20 vision.
If you’re still searching, don’t fauna over it. There’s still time left.
Need a hint? Look to the upper left of the puzzle; it might just leap out at you.
If you’ve done it, you definitely have X-ray vision. Considering the frog’s size, it left viewers feeling stumped and frustrated.
“Smol friend indeed,” said one commenter.
“Cute little guy,” said another.
“He’s so little!” said a third.
“All I see are raw Pacmans,” said one confused challenger.
Up for another? See if you can find the frog hidden in the rain-soaked forest in under 20 seconds.
At first glance, you may find yourself distracted by all the damp green and brown foliage.
It doesn’t help that the frog perfectly blends into the forest floor with its brown skin.
Luckily, there’s plenty of time to locate the sneaky critter.
If you’ve managed to find it, congratulations! That was a hard one.
Need a helping hand? We’ve attached the solution below.
A MAN who often got mistaken for a woman before shedding 21st says cruel taunts from strangers cut more deeply now.
Weighing 427lbs, Joshua Hart had long hair and enjoyed wearing makeup – which meant that people often thought he was female or transgender.
This never fazed him at the time, as he was aware how people may have drawn those conclusions.
But now a dad and hundreds of pounds lighter, he claims some people still don’t perceive him as a man.
Joshua says he’s still the subject of cruel and transphobic taunts, with trolls telling him he still needs to lose weight and that he won’t be a good father figure to his son because of the way his body looks.
Joshua said: “There’s a lot of hate comments I receive. I get told that I still need to lose weight.
“And majority of my comments are things telling me that I’m transgender because I was heavier.”
The 23-year-old, from Bucyrus, Ohio, USA, added: “I always had long hair, I never had short hair.
“I was always called a girl, and it never really affected me when I was heavy, and I think that’s because I looked like a girl.
“Except now that I look like what I am, a guy, it’s almost offensive when people are still telling me like, ‘No you’re not, you just took testosterone and did a gender transition’.
“People can very clearly see that I’m not a girl and it almost just hurts more.”
Growing up, Joshua’s weight made him a target for bullies.
The anxiety eventually led him to drop out of high school – something he deeply regrets.
Speaking about his weight loss, Joshua said: “I was very unhappy with being overweight. I was very insecure and had a lot of social anxiety.
“I never went out. I was a child that didn’t have a childhood pretty much.
“In middle school I isolated myself and I kind of just took myself out of the equation, and didn’t really allow myself to make friends.”
Joshua says his eating habits played a significant role in his weight gain, as he often turned to fast-food for comfort.
He claimed that one large meal from Wendy’s wouldn’t fill him, prompting him to gorge on even more fried food.
Joshua’s weight didn’t just affect how people perceived him – it also made him feel like he couldn’t pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
Performing, something he’s passionate about, felt impossible at his former size.
“Until I lost the weight because I was super insecure, I never wanted to be the fat guy on the screen because I was dealing with that at home,” Joshua said.
But after his dramatic weight loss, he’s determined to pursue his goals and inspire others.
He took to social media to let viewers know that “it is possible to lose weight” and has pledged to showcase content about younger people losing weight.
Joshua was able to lose weight after having a gastric bypass – where a person’s stomach is reduced to restrict the amount of food they consume.
Weight loss surgery, sometimes called bariatric surgery, is a treatment for people who are severely obese.
It makes the stomach smaller so it feels fuller sooner and less food is eaten.
To be considered for NHS weight loss surgery, you’ll usually need a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more and have tried to lose weight through a healthy diet, exercise and medicine.
You may also be eligible if you have a BMI between 35 and 40 and a condition that might improve if you lost weight – these include high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, breathing problems and asthma.
A gastric bypass surgery involves dividing the stomach in two using a staple.
This creates a small pouch at the top of the stomach.
The new stomach pouch is then attached to the lower part of your small intestine.
After surgery, food passes from your stomach pouch to the lower part of your small intestine.
The operation usually takes around two hours.
Weight loss surgery is common and safe, but there are risks of certain complications such as blood clots, stomach leaks or infections.
Source: NHS
He was able to have the procedure for free thanks to his health insurance.
He underwent a 13-month transformation after having the op, dropping 276lbs.
Joshua says his 21st weight loss has significantly improved his mental health.
But the 23-year-old has been left with loose skin across his arms and abdomen.
The skin on his arms means Joshua still feels self conscious wearing a T-shirt.
He says he eventually wants to get on a tummy tuck to feel more confident – something which would set him back $15,000 (£11,412).
Despite his transformation, he’s still the subject of cruel comments from strangers.
Joshua said: “I had long hair, and I also used to like makeup.
“I have a son though now, and I’ve had people tell me that I’m going to be a horrible father figure to my son and that my kid isn’t going to love me because the way my body is.”
BRIGHTON host Ipswich in a Premier League clash on the South Coast this afternoon.
The Seagulls have enjoyed an impressive start under new manager Fabian Hurzeler, taking seven points from their opening three games.
Ipswich will be hoping to build on their first 1-1 draw with Fulham last time out as they look to cause an upset on the Seaside and claim their first win of the season.
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CRYSTAL PALACE host Leicester in a huge Premier League clash at Selhurst Park this afternoon.
The Eagles will be hoping to secure their first win after a disappointing start to the new season.
Leicester have also yet to claim three points on their return to the Premier League as they look to cause an upset in the capital.
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