Allbirds, which recently rebranded to NewBird AI, is changing its name again to Smartbird and appointing Nadia Carlsten as its new CEO, replacing Joe Vernachio. Carlsten has a background in quantum computing and AI infrastructure.
The 7th Guest Remake revives the 90s FMV adventure game with updated visuals and tinkered puzzles for PC and consoles. Players solve a historical whodunnit in a haunted manor using a time-bending lantern, though frustrating point-and-click controls mar the experience.
Prof. Dr. Ersan Başar, 10. Ulusal Antarktika Bilim Seferi'nde elde edilen verilerin, küresel ısınma nedeniyle Antarktika'daki buzulların günde 3 cm, yılda 10 metreye yakın eridiğini gösterdiğini belirtti. Bu durumun karbon ve metan salınımını artırarak küresel ısınmayı hızlandırdığı vurgulandı.
A doctor highlights that choosing the wrong shoes is a common cause of knee discomfort, explaining that shoes should have a moderate heel, a thick sole, flexibility with support, and arch support to properly distribute pressure and prevent pain accumulation.
Nike has launched a new campaign for its Mind Slide recovery footwear, featuring basketball star LeBron James and soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo. The collaboration has gone viral, highlighting the athletes' long-standing partnerships with Nike and the shoe's unique sensory node design.
Filter writers share their favorite exercise and recovery products, including the Lumia Occipital Release Neck Wedge for tension relief, Kizik slip-on shoes for back pain sufferers, and the Xtreme Comforts Seat Cushion for prolonged sitting.
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party. He admitted reduced charges in court after nearly £60,000 was deleted from the indictment. The judge called it a "gross breach of trust" and remanded him into custody.
K-pop concertgoers are increasingly using 'standing shoes' with extremely high heels (up to 22cm) to improve visibility in standing sections. While popular, these shoes raise significant safety concerns, with reports of injuries and people abandoning them after concerts.
Andy Burnham's political allies are forming a close circle as he considers a leadership challenge. Key figures include chief of staff Kevin Lee, former MP Josh Simons, and MPs Anneliese Midgley, Louise Haigh, Lucy Powell, and Ed Miliband. Thinktank directors Neal Lawson and Mathew Lawrence are shaping his policy ideas.
Adidas offers various discounts, including 15% off for new adiClub members, up to 60% off sale items, and 30% off for students, military, and healthcare workers. Financing options like Klarna and Afterpay are also available.
A doctor advises parents on selecting children's shoes, emphasizing that high price doesn't guarantee suitability. Key factors include stage-specific support for developing arches, avoiding overly soft shoes for toddlers, and considering specialized footwear for older children. Carbon plate shoes are not recommended for developing arches.
Swedish sports nutrition brand Maurten is revolutionizing endurance running with its innovative hydrogel-based carbohydrate drinks and baking soda systems. Used by elite athletes like Sabastian Sawe, the products bypass stomach issues, allowing for greater energy intake and potentially redefining human performance limits.
Battered school indoor shoes, reportedly worn by graduating schoolgirls, have appeared in online shops in Japan, sparking fierce criticism over the fetishisation of young women. Removing outdoor shoes before entering homes, schools, companies and other public buildings is a deeply rooted custom in the country, tied to cleanliness and respect for shared spaces. Known as uwabaki, Japan’s traditional indoor shoes are typically white and shaped like ballet flats. At schools, from kindergarten...
Lord Sebastian Coe says World Athletics has a duty to "enable" super shoe development despite concerns.
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Ruth and Mark Hansom, owners of acclaimed North Yorkshire restaurant Hansom in Bedale, have been ordered by the council to stop providing free lifts to customers. The couple began offering the service after customers struggled with poor transport links—no evening buses, taxis unavailable for short journeys, and an 8-mile distance to the nearest railway station. Despite charging nothing, North Yorkshire Council ruled the lifts constitute commercial transport requiring private hire vehicle licences under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. The restaurant, which has Michelin Guide recognition and a 9/10 review from Giles Coren, has ceased the service.
Abby Steiner, two-time World Championship gold medalist sprinter, has filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts Superior Court alleging Puma supplied defective footwear that caused chronic foot and ankle injuries ending her career. The lawsuit claims specific Puma models including Deviate Nitro Elite 2 and 3 altered her running mechanics, leading to Haglund's deformity, partial Achilles tear, and three surgeries between 2023-2025. She seeks damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, and long-term physical impact.
Sebastian Sawe became the first man to break two hours in the London Marathon, winning in 1:59:30 while wearing Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes. Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41 and Tigst Assefa set a women's-only world record of 2:15:41, all wearing the same 97-gram shoes. The trainers retail at HK$3,900 (US$500) but have sold on StockX for up to HK$32,360, sparking social media comparisons to gold pricing.
Sabastian Sawe shattered the two-hour marathon barrier twice at the London Marathon, clocking an astonishing 1:59:30. This historic achievement, alongside other sub-two-hour performances, was influenced by advancements in "super shoes," ideal weather conditions, and exceptional pacing. The author, inspired by these feats, is motivated to push their own limits.
Two athletes broke the two-hour barrier in the London Marathon, with Kenya's Sawe setting a world record of 2:59:30. Adidas shares rose 2% in Frankfurt trading as the athletes wore the company's new Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes, weighing just 97 grams. The German sportswear maker has seen shares drop 18% this year amid investor concerns about economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 to break the marathon world record at the London Marathon, becoming the first man to achieve a record-eligible sub-two-hour marathon. Fellow Kenyan Yomif Kejelcha also broke two hours with 1:59:40, while Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a women's record of 2:15:41. All three wore the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, weighing just 99g and priced at £450.
Footwear Hub, a not-for-profit organisation of 40 specialist shops, has launched a campaign warning parents about declining children's foot health. Over 1,000 shoe shops have closed in Great Britain since 2020, forcing many parents online. Specialists report seeing more young people with bunions and other foot deformities, urging parents to value children's feet like teeth and eyes.
Kenyan first man to run sub-two-hour marathon‘I have shown that nothing is not possible’Sabastian Sawe’s astonishing world marathon record of one hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds at Sunday’s London Marathon was fuelled by running 150 miles a week, wearing the lightest super shoes in history and a pre-race breakfast of bread and honey, the Kenyan and his team have revealed.With an estimated 800,000 watching in the capital, the 31-year-old became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race as he powered home in the second half of the race to shatter the world record. Continue reading...
