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After a long day at work, there is no better feeling than dropping a gloriously scented bath bomb into a tub of hot water and having a good soak.

Through the haze of delicious scents and choruses of 'can I help you with anything?' that populate a Lush store, we almost always head straight for the precariously stacked, rainbow-hued corner which houses the bath bombs, so we like to think we're a bit of an expert when it comes to a Lush bath. 

That's why we weren't hugely surprised to discover that one particular bath bomb is the ethical bath product company's best-selling product. 

The Intergalactic Bath Bomb takes the top spot, with one being sold every 10 seconds, and 3.5 million sold across the globe last year. 

Lush describes the magical blue bomb as taking a trip through the beautifully coloured cosmos.  

'Invite the cosmos into your bathroom with this sexy, interstellar bomb and become the guardian of your own galaxy.'

'An awesome mix of refreshing peppermint and neon colour sends your mood rocketing, while popping candy takes you on a trip around the Milky Way.'

We're pretty sure we have one of the bad boys at home, so we know exactly what we'll be doing this evening. 

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Public Wi-Fi networks are an absolute godsend. 

They act as our lifeline to the outside world while travelling or even just when the 4G  is down. But have you thought about the potential risks these open networks might pose to your privacy? 

A new security report has warned of the potential security dangers of connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. 

According to the study, networks in cafés and coffee shops are particularly “high-risk” due to their popularity and convenience.

Cyber criminals are using public networks to target people and access their private data without them even realising.

A report from iPass claims: “Wherever there is an unsecured public Wi-Fi network, there is the threat of attack.” 

“However, coffee shops are seen as the most dangerous public Wi-Fi venue of all.”

The extensive research involved 500 IT decision makers from the UK, US, Germany and France found airports and hotels to be other potential high-risk areas.

“Our research shows that man-in-the-middle attacks are considered to be the greatest mobile security concern of using public Wi-Fi hotspots (69 percent),” the report explains.

“This is when a hacker secretly attacks the data flowing to and from the Internet to the mobile device.”

It's believed that the hackers behind these sort of cyber attacks can intercept communication between two parties without either of them noticing. 

Vice president of engineering at iPass, Raghu Konka says: “Cafés and coffee shops are everywhere and offer both convenience and comfort for mobile workers, who flock to these venues for the free high speed internet as much as for the the coffee.”

“However, cafés invariably have lax security standards, meaning that anyone using these networks will be potentially vulnerable.”

So, next time you're enjoying a coffee and a thorough Facebook scroll, remember to be aware of the potential threats. 

 

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Heading Stateside for a J1 is a right of passage for young Irish students, so if you have been holding onto hope of doing one, now is your chance.

There are still a number of the coveted Visas left for this summer for the on the J-1 Summer Work and Travel (SWP) programme.

The catch is, applications must be submitted by the end of this month, so you better get cracking. 

Last February, the Embassy announced that Ireland had been allocated an additional 2,600 J1 Visa slots for this year. 

'The U.S. Embassy in Dublin is fully committed to the success of the J-1 programmes in Ireland,' reads a statement from the embassy.

'In addition to the popular Summer Work and Travel program, Irish students can participate in the Camp Counsellor, Au Pair, and Intern programmes.'

'The Embassy is working with Irish government representatives as well as U.S. and Irish program implementers to ensure Irish students continue to benefit from the J-1 program.'

There are a number of rules in place for J1 hopefuls, including having proof of employment before heading to the US. 

Feature Image: Kinder Travel Guide

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The 1975 were playing a gig in Detroit, Michigan when the lead singer Matt Healy gave a heartfelt speech about the Manchester attacks.

The band frontman, who is from Manchester, spoke his mind about the attack, labelling the targeting of kids as 'bulls**t.'

'I’m bored of nationalism and I’m bored of racism. It’s over. Nationalism, religion, all these regressive things, they’re over. We can’t carry on in the way that we’re carrying on,' he said. 

'We’re from Manchester and where we used to hang out, the actual place that we used to hang out, someone put a bomb in there tonight and then killed a bunch of kids that were going to a f**king show in Manchester.'

'I don’t need to be educated on f**king anything to say that that’s bulls**t.'

'I don’t know what it’s in the name of, so I apologise if it’s not in the name of religion, if it’s not in the name of nationalism, but these are things that keep happening and I’m f**king pissed off about it. And I’m sorry.'

The attacks occurred last night at an Ariana Grande concert in the Manchester Arena, killing 22 and injuring 59.

Children are among those confirmed dead.

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Passengers have been removed from a Heathrow-bound flight from Dubai following a bomb threat.

The Virgin Atlantic staff removed passengers to allow for extra security procedures following the threat.

The flight number is VS401, which was due to depart Dubai at 10.53am local time, and arrive in London at 5pm this afternoon.

'Our customers travelling on the VS401 from Dubai to London Heathrow have temporarily disembarked the aircraft for additional security check,' a Virgin Atlantic spokesman told The Sun.

'This is purely as a precautionary measure as the safety of our customers and crew is our number one priority and we’re planning to have everyone on their way as quickly as possible.'

One passenger who was on board the aircraft told The Daily Mail: 'We were just moving and then the captain called his flight crew immediately and they all ran up the front.'

'Ten minutes later we were told to get off.'

Manchester's Victoria Coach Station was also evacuated this morning over a similar threat, but was later reopened to the public. 

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A 23-year-old man charged over the homophobic graffiti attack at The George last week has been granted bail with strict conditions. 

Homophobic slurs and Nazi symbols were scrawled across the doors of the bar with chalk last Saturday morning. 

According to The Independent, Eoin Berkeley of Finglas Dublin 11, has been warned to stay away from the popular bar on South Great George's Street.

He must also sign on daily at his local Garda station, reside at his current address, notify gardaí of any change of address, and "be of sober habits and be of good behaviour".

He appeared at Dublin District Court yesterday charged with criminal damage and has not yet indicated how he will plead. 

Mr Berkeley is due to appear in court on July 4. 

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Ariana Grande has reportedly suspended the remainder of her Dangerous Woman tour after 22 people were killed and a further 59 injured in a suspected suicide bombing at her concert in Manchester last night. 

According to TMZ, the 23-year-old has cancelled her scheduled gig in London on Thursday and is suspending the rest of her European tour dates. 

A statement from Ariana's management team, headed by Scooter Braun, reads: 'Tonight, our hearts are broken.'

'Words cannot express our sorrow for the victims and families harmed in this senseless attack.'

'We mourn the lives of children and loved ones taken by this cowardly act.'

'We are thankful for the selfless service tonight of Manchester's first responders who rushed towards danger to help save lives.'

'We ask all of you to hold the victims, their families, and all those affected in your hearts and prayers.'

The singer also took to Twitter to express that she felt 'broken' in the wake of the attack. 

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There's not a woman in the world who hasn't encountered an overly persistent man. There you are having drinks with the gals when Mr 'can't take a hint' rocks up to spoil your evening. 

But apparently, there's an actual scientific reason why they can't comprehend our obvious disinterest. 

A study by Psychonomic Bulletin & Review found that a huge proportion of straight men have major difficulty interpreting signals from potential female partners. 

According to Medical Daily, the results suggested that the more attractive a man deems a woman to be, the more he will think she's into him. (what?)

Apparently, the phenomenon occurs because the male projects his own sexual interest onto his love interest.

As part of the study, male and female participants were shown full-length photos of women and were asked how sexually interested she was. 

The options ranged from 'extremely rejecting' to 'extremely sexually interested' and everything in between.

Half the group were instructed to look out for body language and expressions while the other half were given no instructions at all. 

Both groups were then asked how the women's choice of clothing and perceived attractiveness influenced their decision. 

The difference in answers between the male and female participants were pretty much what you'd expect. For the most part, females used emotional cues and facial expression to make their judgements while males put a much greater emphasis on how attractive the women were .

What's more, the male participants were also deemed much more likely to assume sexual interest based entirely on what a woman looked like or what she was wearing. 

The results may not come as a huge surprise but they do confirm the existence of a rather disturbing and prevalent attitude towards sexual coercion. 

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The Billboard Music Awards went down this weekend, and the celebs have finally finished polishing their awards and have gotten around to uploading their drop-dead gorgeous red carpet looks to social media. 

The likes of Bebe Rexha, Vanessa Hudgens and Noah Cyrus all donned their finest threads to walk the red carpet on one of the biggest music nights of the year, and here's what they chose to wear:

Vanessa Hudgens

 

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Bebe Rexha

 

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Hailee Steinfeld

Nicole Sherzinger

 

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Olivia Munn

 

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Noah Cyrus

 

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Lea Michele

 

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny has expressed his condolences to the families of those who were lost in the Manchester attack last night.

22 people were killed and a further 59 injured when a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive at an Ariana Grande concert in the Manchester Arena. 

'The vile acts carried out in Manchester last night are a reminder of the depravity of the views held by the few,' he said.

'Those beliefs have no place in our society.'

'My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and all those affected by this atrocity. I am heartbroken for all.'

'The city of Manchester has exceptionally close ties with our country and I extend the solidarity of the Irish Government and all our people to those affected across the UK.'

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Charlie Flanagan T.D, has also expressed his shock.

'I am shocked and horrified by the large loss of life in Manchester last night and my thoughts and prayers are with those affected, and we stand by our nearest neighbour, the U.K. especially due to the strong links between our country and the city of Manchester,' he said in a statement. 

'The Consular Section of my Department, in conjunction with our Embassy in London is monitoring the situation and we are not at this time aware of any Irish citizens affected.'

'Anyone with concerns for family and friends can contact the Consular Division of my Department on 353 1 408 2000.'

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22 victims have been confirmed dead, and a further 59 injured after a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at an Ariana Grande concert in the Manchester Arena last night.

Performers and musicians have been paying tribute to the victims in the wake of the attack.

Ariana Grande was among the performers who reached out to their fans through social media in response to what had happened. 

 

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 Anyone with concerns for Irish citizens in Manchester should contact the embassy in London on 00 44 207 235 2171 or the Department in Dublin on 01 408 2000.

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22 people have died and a further 59 have been injured following two explosions in Manchester Arena last night.

The blasts went off as fans were leaving an Ariana Grande concert and police believe the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber.

Eye witnesses reported hearing ''huge bangs'' shortly after the concert finished at around 10:30 pm on Monday evening.

The area around the venue was quickly cordoned off as police and ambulances arrived at the scene.

Other witnesses described seeing people "running and screaming" from the arena, with some covered in blood.

The incident is being treated as a terrorist attack although no group has yet claimed responsibility. 

This morning Chief constable, Ian Hopkins confirmed that ‘children are among the deceased’.

Ariana Grande took to Twitter late last night to express her condolences for those killed in the attack. 

Anyone with concerns for Irish citizens in Manchester should contact the embassy in London on 00 44 207 235 2171 or the Department in Dublin on 01 408 2000.

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