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Gary Lineker urges Three Lions to ‘treasure’ Euro 2020 final
Gary Lineker has urged the England players to “treasure and enjoy” Sunday’s Euro 2020 final against Italy – but believes it is just the beginning and success will soon come even if they are beaten at Wembley. Gareth Southgate’s side are preparing for their first major tournament final in 55 years, something not even Lineker achieved during his time as a Three Lions player. The former Tottenham, Everton and Barcelona forward also praised the players for the showing a “shining social conscience” off the field which represents the “very best” of England. In an open letter to the England team in the Players’ Tribune, Lineker said: “I wish I was playing with you. This is the sort of occasion you dream about as a player. And honestly, it’s much less nerve-racking out on the pitch than in the sta...
Ireland’s health service IT systems shut down by ransomware attack
Ireland’s health service said it was under a ransomware attack on Friday that forced it to shut down its computer systems. A ransomware attack locks users out of their computer systems until they pay a fee to the intruder. There were few details, but the attack was described as significant by Ireland’s Health Service Executive. Motorists line up for fuel at one of the few remaining gas stations that still has fuel in Arlington, Virgina, on May 13, 2021. AFPBiden says oil pipeline back in operation after cyber attack It said it was shutting down all its IT systems to protect them from the attack while it consulted security partners. Covid-19 vaccinations would still go ahead as planned, the agency said. “We apologise for inconvenience caused to patients and to the public and will give furth...
British Vogue Is Auctioning Models’ Wardrobes to Raise Money For the NHS and the NAACP
British Vogue is teaming up with luxury resale site Hardly Ever Worn It and 23 of the world’s favourite supermodels to raise money for NHS Charities Together and the NAACP (The National Association For the Advancement of Colored People). “The Way We Wore” auction, which begins on Tuesday, 9 June, at 2pm BST, will include one coveted fashion item from each of the models’ luxury-filled wardrobes, and will be available to bid on for 72 hours. Models supporting this great initiative include: Adut Akech, Amber Valletta, Candice Swanepoel, Ashley Graham, Bella Hadid, Christy Turlington, Gigi Hadid, Zayn Malik, Links”>Helena Christensen, Imaan Hammam, Irina Shayk, Xiao Wen Ju, Joan Smalls, Karlie Kloss, Links”>Kate Moss, Lily Aldridge, Mariacarla Boscono,...
Kindred Launches NHS Rainbow Range to Raise £5 Million for NHS Charities Together
Laura Whitmore was spotted wearing two wonderful things this week — one being her massive diamond engagement ring and the other being an adorable “Thank You” rainbow charity t-shirt that supports the NHS. The tee, designed by feel-good consumer app Kindred, is selling quickly for £20 with 100 percent of the proceeds being donated to NHS Charities Together. Kindred is a retail company and app that gives buyers cash back on their everyday purchases and then offers the option to keep the cash back or donate it to a local charity. The unisex organic cotton Kindred Thank You NHS t-shirt is available in sizes XS to XXL, for adults (£20) and children (£15). “The UK has seen amazing unity through the Clap For Our Carers campaign,” says Kindred on its website, “and we ...
