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Along with 13 Reasons Why and Big Little Lies; The Handmaid's Tale has fast become one of the most-watched TV series' of this year.

For those of you who haven't seen it yet (where have you been?), it takes place in a dystopian future, where fertile women are held captive to conceive children for sterile women and men.

The Handmaids are forced to live under a fundamentalist dictatorship, and the acts that take place on the show are both shocking and at times, hard to watch.

 

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Let's just say it certainly gripped us, so we were delighted to find out season two is on the way.

And the next season could very well be filmed in Ireland.

Cinematographer Reed Morano, who directed the first series, is currently in Ireland scouting locations, and many fans believe she's hunting for places to film The Handmaid's Tale.

 

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Reed is in Wicklow at the moment and posted a picture on Instagram with the caption, "recce."

As we all know, recce stands for reconnaissance, which means she's checking out various places for filming locations.

People in Wicklow – look out for those red cloaks!

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We are one step closer to finding a cure for the common cold and we have Irish researchers to thank.

Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are part of an international team which may have tapped into the cure for one of the most common viruses worldwide.

Published in the scientific journal, Nature Communications, the study looks at how viruses cause disease in humans.

Professor John O'Leary, the Chair of Pathology at Trinity College, revealed the team had discovered that an ancient cell-process in plants and mammals can have the same effect on viruses in humans.

"It's been around for a long time probably in excess 1.5 billion years," he said 

"This is an extremely old conserved biologically process which is found in plants and we are aware that it also enhances viral disease in life.

"The identification of the protein but also precisely where it is in the cell is hugely important."

Here's hoping those seasonal sniffles will soon be a thing of the past.

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When you become famous, the last thing you expect to have named after you is a species of fish, right?

Well, scientists from Oregon State University have discovered a new breed of fish, and decided to call it after the Irish singer, Enya.

The team of researchers were travelling to Orinoco River in Venezuela, where the fish were found, and revealed that on their way they listened to Orinoco Flow (Sail Away), by the singer.

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And therefore, the fish were named Leporinus Enya.

Researcher Marcus Chatfield told the Irish Sun, "I heard the song so often in the lab it got stuck in my head.

"I started listening to it on purpose when I was taking measurements of the specimens.

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"When the time came for choosing names, it just felt right to name this beautiful fish from the Orinoco after the artist who wrote that beautiful song."

The Leporinus Enya measures 20-25cm long, and we're sure Enya is delighted with namesake.

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As a community attempts to come to terms with the tragic death of a toddler in an apartment complex in Kimmage this week, police have revealed that an arrest has been made.

According to the Garda Press Office, authorities investigating Omar Omran's death arrested a woman aged in her early 40s this morning in Dublin.

The arrested woman is currently detained at Crumlin Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

The three-year-old was discovered in the Riverside complex in Poddle Park shortly after 6.30 on Monday evening.

It has been established that the child was killed in what was believed to be a frenzied attack at approximately 4pm that day.

The child's mother, Maha Al-Adheem, was transferred to St James Hospital that same evening.
 

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So, we're all familiar with pink tax right?

It's all that extra cash companies love to charge for the floral scented shower gel you never even wanted. 

Well, Cards Against Humanity are fighting back against this inequality with a pink edition of their card game that costs $5.00 more than the original – no, really.

“Everyone hates it when the men retire to the parlor to discuss the economy and the various issues of the day,’ reads the game’s description. 'What are us ladies supposed to do?'”

“Now there’s an answer. Cards Against Humanity for Her. It’s exactly the same as the original Cards Against Humanity game, but the box is pink and it costs $5 more.”

The description goes on to explain that the ‘for her’ edition is "there for you when you need a good cry, listens to your problems without offering any suggestions and pairs nicely with a glass of chilled white wine." 

"Perfect on your coffee table or bookshelf. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Brunch. Cheat day. Nasty women. Yaaaaaaaas queen! Good vibes only. Activated charcoal. Gender Reveal Party. Avocado face peels. You’re such a Miranda. Paleo."

Now, if you're familiar with the game, you'll probably have sensed the sarcastic undertones a mile off, but for anyone who is still shaking their fist in disgust, know that it's all for a good cause.

The profits from this satirical take on women's rights will got to Emily's List, a committee focused on getting more women into politics.

Cards Against Humanity have also come out with a period pack, containing ’30 new cards all written while we were on our periods’- which let's be real, can only be a good thing.
 

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If you've been struggling to drop off recently or spend more nights than you'd like to admit tossing and turning, you know how frustrating it is to be denied a good night's sleep.

And while most of us blame external factors like noise, temperature or mattress quality, it turns out we all need to start looking inwards if we want to improve our sleep patterns.

According to scientists at Northwestern University in the US, a lack of purpose in life can contribute to your inability to sleep well.

However, by creating a plan for the following day and the weeks that follow, the individual will greatly increase their chances of enjoying a good night's sleep.

With the help of 823 participants, researchers established that those who could find meaning in their life tended to sleep better than those who struggled to frame their past experiences and future desires.

Commenting on his recent findings, senior author of the study and associate professor of neurology at the University's Feinburg School of Medicine, Jason Ong, said the benefit of purpose cannot be underestimated.

"Helping people cultivate a purpose in life could be an effective drug-free strategy to improve sleep quality, particularly for a population that is facing more insomnia," he reasoned.

"Purpose in life is something that can be cultivated and enhanced through mindfulness therapies," he added.

The results were published in the journal Sleep, Science, and Practice.

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If there's one thing that's guaranteed to give us goosebumps here at SHEmazing HQ, it's Raglan Road.

Whether you learned the words through osmosis at family events or have an active interest in Irish folk music, there is a fairly high chance you know all the words to this Luke Kelly classic.

But you haven't yet heard this version.

Performed by Mullingar singer, Emmet Cahill, and the uber-talented Caroline Kay,  this acappella rendition is easily one of the most beautiful we've ever heard.

And we're not the only ones who think so.

Responding to the footage which was uploaded to Facebook, one social media user wrote: "This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes but in a great way."

"This is a spectacular version of this song. Well done you two ridiculously talented people," they added.

Now, prepare yourselves for this one…

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Move over gluten, there's a new fad diet in town. 

Lectins are being labelled as the new food to avoid by health conscious millenials, but dietitians aren't buying it. 

For about a year now, Google searches for lectins have been on the increase and articles claiming that they cause weight gain and gut inflammation have spread online.

Lectins are a type of protein that enable molecules to stick together and are abundant in most modern diets.

Foods like grains, particularly whole wheat, beans and legumes, nuts, tomatoes, potatoes, pepper, dairy products and eggs all contain lectins – meaning a huge proportion of everyday staples are off limits.

But in all honesty, this doesn't sound like a balanced diet, does it?

Speaking to The Independent, Megan Rossi, a spokesperson for the British Dietic Association, explained that while it's true that a high intake of lectins can be harmful, “there is more to the story than we’ve been told.”

She says that as long as food is properly prepared, lectins should not be an issue for most people.

“If a person is eating cooked legumes and whole grains, these low levels of lectins are tolerated.”

In some instances, a GP or dietitian may advise a patient suffering from digestive problems to cut out lectins, however, the restriction of any food group can greatly increase your risk of nutritional deficiencies.

“The health benefits associated with foods containing lectins, which are packed full of gut-loving fibre and antioxidants, far outweighs the negative effects of trace amounts of lectins for most people.”

“Given this, the exclusion of all lectins in the diet is not only near impossible but not necessarily beneficial."

She concludes by recommending the Mediterranean diet which is generally considered the 'gold standard' by dieticians.

High fresh vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and extra virgin olive oil, al of which contain, you guessed it – lectins.

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Just days after her brother willingly placed himself at the centre of an internet furore, Kim Kardashian-West has inadvertently found herself in another.

And she's determined to remove herself from it as quickly as possible.

While sharing a series of images on Snapchat yesterday, the reality star became the subject of an 'is it/ isn't it' debate on social media after eagle-eyed followers spotted two lines of white powder in the background of her snaps.

With speed generally only seen when a rumour takes hold on social media, Kim was suddenly thrust into the limelight for all the wrong reasons, and she wasted no time extricating herself from it.

"Ohhhhhh @KimKardashian caught out with cocaine .. durtayyyyy," wrote one follower after spotting the suspicious substance.

"I do not play with rumours like this so I'm gonna shut it down real quick," the mum-of-two replied when confronted with the allegations on Twitter.

"That's sugar from our candy mess from Dylan's candy shop," she clarified.

 

My baby girl turned 4 years old today! She's my light & my everything!!! I love you to the moon & back North

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Unfortunately for Kim, not everyone is buying it, with many questioning the positioning of the powder.

"Why is she playing with candy on the bathroom counter? Why is said candy cut into lines? Those are lines in waiting," wrote one.

"You keep your sugar in cut lines? neat," added another.

Interestingly, Kim has since changed her story and returned to Snapchat to insist that the white lines were, in fact, a design on the marble countertop..

"Okay you guys, I just got back to my hotel room, And look at this table, same position. It is still there!" she said before proving that she had also been in Dylan's candy shop hence the confusion.

The plot thickens…

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Bad news if you're planning on jetting off anywhere this summer. Ryanair has warned it may need to 'review' its policy regarding carry-on luggage.

The low-cost airline claim that some passengers are boarding planes with bags that exceed the maxium dimensions allowed.

This can result in disruption and delays as cabin crew struggle to fit the bags into the overhead lockers.

With checked baggage costing flyers anything from €15.00 to €60.00, many decide to bend the rules by packing as much as possible into their carry-on cases in order to avoid additional fees.

The airline company said that its flights are 95% full this summer so passengers "must comply" with baggage policies.

Kenny Jacobs, Ryanair's chief marketing officer, also warned that the hand luggage allowance could be reduced if passengers don't change their behaviour.

As it stands, flyers are allowed to carry one bag which must not exceed 55cm x 40cm x 20cm in size and 10kg in weight, as well as one additional small bag, such as a laptop case or handbag.

He said: "We've noticed some customers are bringing larger than permitted bags on board, which can cause delays, and our policy may be reviewed should this practice continue.

"As we enter the peak summer period with many full flights, we urge customers to ensure that they travel with less carry-on bags where possible.

"Our aircraft can only carry 90 larger carry-on bags and our gate agents will rigorously enforce our carry-on policy to avoid flight delays and ensure an enjoyable travel experience for all customers.

"Any customers who wish to carry larger baggage are advised to purchase a checked-in bag."

The news comes after the company launched a huge winter seat sale with over 250,000 seats on sale from €9.99, for travel in October and November.

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If you're planning on applying for a college grant this year, you better get your skates on.

Applications for third-level maintenance grants and financial aid are expected to exceed 100,000 for the upcoming academic year and SUSI are therefore encouraging anyone who has not yet filled out their submission form to do so by Thursday, July 13. 

Over 80,000 applications have already been received and over 10,000 new students have been awarded funding.

Graham Doyle, Head of Communications with SUSI is urging students to check their website in order to find out in they are eligible or not.

"There is a section on our home page called a grant eligibility reckoner. It sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is but it's a really quick tool where students can self assess whether they may or may not be entitled to a grant," he said.

"It takes on average over two minutes to complete. I would encourage students to use it and see if they are eligible for a grant."

He continued, "We've got over 50% of our applications already completed and we've awarded grants to more than 41,000 students.

"Of those 41,000, a lot of them would be renewing their grant from previous years but we've over 10,500 new students, the vast majority of these are leaving cert students."

To apply for a grant, or to find out if you are eligible, please visit www.susi.ie.

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Scotland has become the first country in the world to provide women who are on a low income access to free sanitary care products.

A pilot programme run by poverty prevention and social enterprise charity Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) has been launched today and will run for six months.

The initiative will be run in several low-income areas across Aberdeen and pads and tampons will be distributed to three secondary schools and the North East Further Education College, as well as a range of organisations such as the Cyrenians, Women’s Aid and HomeStart, according to The Scotsman.

In the past, teaching unions such as the Educational Institute of Scotland had expressed concerns about students missing school and college due to “period poverty”, i.e. not having enough money to cover the cost of sanitary hygiene products.

The phenomenon of “period poverty” is generally associated with third-world countries where young girls have no access to sanitary hygiene products. However, CFINE says it also happens in developed nations like the UK.

CFINE’s chief executive Dave Simmers said “period poverty” was a concern for many women who sought help from CFINE.

“We’ve been aware of this problem for many years after hearing about difficulties from women at our food banks,” he explained.

It’s hoped the programme could be rolled out to cover a wider area should it be successful.

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Equalities Secretary Angela Constance from the SNP who officially launched the scheme tweeted: “Thanks to @CFINEAberdeen for leading this very important pilot project that will inform the next steps in tackling period poverty.”

Meanwhile, Monica Lennon, Labour’s inequalities spokeswoman who has campaigned about period poverty for several years expressed her delight at the launch of the scheme.

“A positive first step by @AConstanceSNP and @scotgov to combat #periodpoverty in Scotland,” she tweeted earlier today.

It’s commendable of the Scottish government to provide free sanitary products to vulnerable women and teenagers who have little or no income to spare.

We hope the project will be successful and that period poverty will soon be a thing of the past.

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