Hornets Mascot Doesn't Look Happy With Brandon Miller Pick
Hugo the Hornet didn't look thrilled by Charlotte's pick of Brandon Miller.
2023-06-23 10:25
Why is it so rare to hear about Western cyber-attacks?
Could a cyber-attack on a Russian technology company provide a rare insight into a Western hack?
2023-06-23 09:45
George Santos' family members identified as bond backers
A federal judge on Thursday unsealed the identities of the co-signers on embattled Rep. George Santos' $500,000 bond that allowed the New York Republican to stay out of federal custody after he was charged in a 13-count indictment.
2023-06-23 00:54
Shams: Scoot Henderson 'gaining serious momentum' to go No. 2, sky rockets to massive betting favorite
Yet another twist at the No. 2 pick.After it becoming commonly thought that Brandon Miller will be the second pick to the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Thursday afternoon that Scoot Henderson is "gaining serious momentum" to be the ...
2023-06-23 00:53
Newcastle seal agreement with AC Milan for Sandro Tonali
Newcastle have agreed a deal with AC Milan for the transfer of central midfielder Sandro Tonali. The 23-year-old will undergo a medical before completing the move to St James' Park.
2023-06-23 00:26
Parents protest California school board after social studies curriculum rejected
Parents in the southern California city of Temecula are pushing back against the local school board's recent decision to reject a social studies curriculum that includes gay rights after some board members claimed there was not enough parental involvement in the process and made comments attacking gay rights activist and politician Harvey Milk.
2023-06-22 08:54
British mother reveals toddler speaks with American accent after watching Ms Rachel: ‘Payback for Peppa Pig’
A British woman has shared her surprise and amusement after noticing her toddler has started to speak with an American accent from watching a popular YouTuber. Kelly Convey, who goes by the username @kelly_convey on TikTok, shared a video about the influence children’s YouTuber Ms Rachel has had on her 21-month-old daughter, Bea, earlier this month. In the clip, Convey began by asking: “Has anybody else got a British, and I have to stress British, toddler who watches Ms Rachel, and, as they’ve started to speak, you realise that they’ve actually got an American accent?” Ms Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, is a popular American YouTuber known for her educational toddler songs and nursery rhymes. The educator and songwriter, who has accumulated more than 4.7m subscribers on YouTube, is best known for her video series “Songs for Littles,” which teach children their first words. In the TikTok, Convey then filmed herself conversing with her daughter, with the London-based comedian filming herself asking the toddler to say “car”. After the child pronounced car in an American accent, Convey asked her daughter to say “more,” “ears,” and “zebra,” with the 21 month old pronouncing each word differently from her mother. “You’re so clever,” Convey told her daughter while giggling about the toddler’s Americanised pronunciations. In the caption of the video, which has since been viewed 5m times, Convey wrote: “Born in the USA.” @kelly_convey Born in the USA. #mumof2 #mumlife #motherhood #mumtok #mumsontiktok #mumsoftiktokuk #parenting #funnywomenoftiktok #fyptiktok #momlife #parentingtips #toddlertok #toddler #2under2 #familytiktok #missrachel #songsforlittles ♬ original sound - Kelly Convey The TikTok has been met with similar amusement from viewers, with many making comparisons to the influence of Peppa Pig on American toddlers. According to many parents in the US, their children have begun speaking with British accents as a result of the popularity of the British animated children’s TV show. The video also prompted comparisons to the influence of popular Australian animated series Bluey, which has had a similar impact on the accents of its young viewers. “This is payback for Peppa Pig,” one viewer joked, while another said: “Omg the reverse Peppa Pig effect.” “My very American toddler developed a British accent from Peppa Pig and it’s turned Australian from Bluey,” someone else wrote. According to another viewer, who revealed that their own children’s accents were influenced by Peppa Pig and Bluey, it’s “funny to see it with a British kid”. “I have an American baby with a Peppa Pig accent,” someone else jokingly admitted. The viral TikTok also prompted a response from Ms Rachel herself, who commented: “I’m sorry” along with a laughing face emoji and a heart-face emoji. The YouTuber also dueted Convey’s video on TikTok, where she filmed herself watching the toddler and smiling. After hearing Bea’s pronunciation of “more,” Ms Rachel could be seen covering her face in surprised amusement. @msrachelforlittles duet with @Kelly Convey mumof2 msrachel toddlermom ♬ original sound - Kelly Convey Speaking to The Independent about the viral reaction to her video, Convey said the response has been “really incredible” and “mostly from Americans”. “Clearly they relate, particularly with having so many of their children sounding like Peppa - a phenomenon I didn’t know about until the comments went wild,” she said. “I’m a comedian so hitting a relatable sweet spot is like gold to me so I’m chuffed.” As for when she realised the influence Ms Rachel was having on her daughter, Convey said that Bea has been saying words for a while now, but “only recently putting a few words together”. “This is when we noticed the strong R in words like door, four and more. But ZeeeeBra really takes the biscuit! Luckily she says water in the British way - not sure I could handle that!” she joked. The TikToker also shared her daughter’s excitement to Ms Rachel’s video response, with Convey revealing the toddler “couldn’t believe it”. “Ms Rachel has just responded with a duet video and I’ve just shown Bea and she couldn’t believe it. Really made her day (and mine),” she said. Read More Peppa Pig is changing the way American children speak, according to confused parents ‘Dunny’ and ‘Brekky’: How Bluey is changing the way American children speak Schoolboy almost dies from swallowing magnets for TikTok challenge Woman shares honest review of New York City apartment TikTok mom slammed after making 5-year-old son run in 104 degree heat
2023-06-22 02:53
Learning to let love lead: A family's journey to accept their transgender daughter
As an ordained Christian minister, Ontay Johnson's faith teaches love is patient and kind. After one of his children came out as a transgender woman, the husband and father of three has had to practice what he preaches.
2023-06-22 02:47
Newcastle progressing with Sandro Tonali talks
Newcastle are progressing with talks over a deal for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali, who is interested in the proposed transfer.
2023-06-22 02:20
This trade package could send Tyler O'Neill to Cardinals division rival
While seemingly unlikely given the two teams are in the NL Central, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly see something in Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill.Tyler O'Neill's trade value has never been lower.Early this season, O'Neill was criticized for what Oli Marmol perceive...
2023-06-22 00:58
Ukraine country profile
Provides an overview of Ukraine, including key dates and facts about this east European country.
2023-06-21 18:29
After Roe v. Wade fell, this father-daughter duo left Texas to go on providing abortions
By Gabriella Borter ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico The day Alan Braid opened his abortion clinic for business in Albuquerque,
2023-06-21 18:24