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Ada (Kate Beckinsale) is on a mission to rob Peter to pay Paul in James Nunn’s video game-like Wildcat. Written by Dee Dee, it is a film with no novel plot, but the director of One Shot has proven, once again, that he is one of action’s best filmmakers. After an unnecessarily clunky set-up, Nunn delights in a series of escalating set pieces staged with immensely pleasurable precision, and Wildcat‘s number of dramatic moments are easily papered over.

Beckinsale has long been one of the genre’s most affecting stars, and she once again brings a degree of pathos to an otherwise emotionally robotic affair. She’s an adept physical artist, and the film is at its best when she lets us see through her plastic exterior. When her vulnerability is on full display, desperate as Ada is to rescue her deaf daughter, Charlotte (Isabelle Moxley) from captivity, Wildcat sings. The film’s kinetically staged set pieces are electric regardless, but Beckinsale elevates the material beyond its more rote clichés.

James Nunn’s Ability to Stage a Fight Supersedes the Script’s Sillier Tendencies

Charlotte is in said captivity because of Ada’s reckless brother, Edward (Rasmus Hardiker), a dopey screw-up who owes half a million pounds to Frasier Mahoney (Charles Dance), one of East London’s criminal kingpins. A former black ops soldier intent on living a “normal” life, Ada has long left the shadowy world that Edward and Mahoney now exist in, but Edward has given up his elder sister in a desperate plea for his life. With only hours to spare before having to meet up with Mahoney and get her daughter back, Ada assembles her old team again to rob Mrs. Vine (Alice Krige), Mahoney’s rival. The plan: make Vine believe Mahoney has robbed her and start a civil war so that they might abscond amid the fray.

Nunn and screenwriter Dee Dee prioritize style over efficiency in the film’s first act, jumping from the present to ten years ago to ten days ago to ten hours ago to ten minutes after the heist in question, and none of that is justified beyond the opportunity for some overly large graphics. Setting up the film in this way mars Nunn’s ability to engender us to the calm of Ada’s life, the one she has gotten used to over eight years as a single mother to Charlotte. But after the heist, Wildcat settles into a labyrinth of ascending chaos. Ada has brought in her old boyfriend, Roman (Lewis Tan) and muscle, Curtis (Bailey Patrick), and each actor is given endless opportunities to flex. For all of Dee Dee’s difficulty with efficiency, the film certainly has its bevy of distinctive, sympathetic characters.

As they find themselves in the middle of this budding gang war between Vine and Mahoney, the Mushka tribe of skeleton bandana-clad gangsters throw gasoline on the fire. Wildcat has moments of gun-fu like a game of Frogger, where Ada and company are continuously escaping oddball bosses and an incessant stream of overly confident lackeys in an underworld we are not used to seeing. Of the more watchable fights: Ada battling her way out of a BDSM sex dungeon while her hands are tied by leather cuffs, and when Roman finds himself caught between a handful of bruisers inside a carpentry studio with all manner of hammers, pipes and rusty knives.

Nunn isn’t great at working his way through the film’s more emotional beats, and the script certainly has its fair share of silly, rote and muddied material, but the main event here, the breakaway action sequences, are choreographed so well, it hardly matters. Most of the film, as Nunn’s previous work, is dependent on cleanly shot over-the-shoulder, Call of Duty-like shots and tracking through destroyed dry walls and darkly-lit hallways and back alleys. All of it is done better than most mega studios with far more money than Nunn has to play with. Nor does the film barrel towards its inevitable conclusion, it consistently surprises, becoming almost the platonic ideal of what this kind of thing should look like. Ada’s life may be far from normalcy, but thank goodness; its too fun to watch her play in this crumbling sandbox.

Release Date

November 25, 2025

Runtime

99 minutes

Director

James Nunn

Writers

Dominic Burns

Producers

James Harris, Mark Lane, Crawford Anderson-Dillon, Dominic Burns

Ice-T just revealed the real reason his character Fin has been missing from several Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episodes this season. The rapper-turned-actor is one of the longest-running cast members in the history of the iconic Dick Wolf-created Law & Order franchise, with Ice-T first appearing back in the second season alongside Olivia Benson actress Mariska Hargitay.

Anyone who’s been watching Law & Order: SVU season 27 this fall has noticed that Fin has not appeared in every single episode. In fact, he’s only been in half of the eight episodes that have aired so far.

There’s a legitimate reason why, according to Ice-T, who told TMZ that his role on the show has been scaled back for budgetary reasons, specifically to make room for the return of Kelli Giddish, who plays Amanda Rollins.

In order for SVU to have enough money in its budget for Giddish, who is back in a full-time capacity, another cast member had to face a diminished presence. “They couldn’t keep both of us on both times,” Ice-T explained. Check out his additional comments below:

It’s just basically business. They brought Kelli back. At the end of the day, they couldn’t keep both of us at both times, neither far nor budget-wise.

The producers met with Ice-T and asked him if he would be fine with “(coming) in and out this year“since”everybody” wanted Yiddish to return.

The actor had no issues with this major change; he understood why it needed to happen, although he did ask the producers if he was being let go from the show, and they reassured him that it wasn’t the case. “We can’t imagine Law & Order without you,” he was told. At this point, Ice-T is “more concerned” with SVU receiving a season 28 renewal.

They said, “Ice, we’ll have you come in and out this year.” Everybody wanted Kelly back. We have new cops. I am not leaving the show. I am more concerned with going to season 28. This year, they said, “Ice, we’re going to work you a little less.” Everything was cool with me. I understood. I said, “Are you getting rid of me?” They said, “No way. We can’t imagine Law and Order without you.” I’ve been on this show for 27 years. I am not going to say anything negative about this show. They have taken care of me for so long. I’m trying to get to season 28.

The actor doesn’t have to be on the SVU set as much now, so he’s using that extra time to dive back into his music career.

Since there were a lot of fans who expressed concern and anger over Fin’s SVU absence, Ice-T wanted to assure them that there’s nothing to worry about. In fact, he’shappy“that viewers are upset because it means they care.”What if I was missing and nobody cared?” he wondered.

Don’t worry about me. I am kind of glad the fans are upset. What if I was missing and nobody cared? I will be sprinkled throughout this season.

His co-star joined Law & Order: SVU in season 13 after guest-starring years earlier as a different character. Yiddish faced a controversial SVU exit during season 24 after her character, Amanda Rollins, landed a new job outside of law enforcement. After making a few guest appearances since then, Giddish made her grand return as a series regular this fall.

Giddish’s return and Ice-T’s reduced role aren’t the only cast changes that have been occurring on Law & Order: SVU lately. Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano, who played Kate Silva and Joe Velasco, respectively, left last season, with Aimé Donna Kelly being promoted to series regular. Noma Dumezweni joined the cast this season in a recurring role.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27 returns Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 9 pm EST on NBC.

Release Date

September 20, 1999

Showrunner

Michael S. Chernuchin, David Graziano

Directors

Jean de Segonzac, David Platt, Peter Leto, Alex Chapple, Juan José Campanella, Norberto Barba, Constantine Makris, Martha Mitchell, Arthur W. Forney, Michael Slovis, Steve Shill, Alex Zakrzewski, Michael Pressman, Helen Shaver, Mariska Hargitay, Michael Smith, Ted Kotcheff, Fred Berner, Jonathan Kaplan, Holly Dale, Jonathan Herron, Jud Taylor, Adam Bernstein, Jim McKay

Writers

Judith McCreary, David Graziano, Michael S. Chernuchin, Daniel Truly, Jonathan Greene, Amanda Green, Lisa Marie Petersen, Allison Intrieri, Lawrence Kaplow, Jose Molina, Matt Klypka, Michael R. Perry, Samantha Corbin-Miller, Barbie Kligman, Robert F. Campbell, Candice Sanchez McFarlane, Gwendolyn M. Parker, René Balcer, Robert Nathan, Wendy West, Speed ​​Weed, Ryan Causey, Chris Brancato, Christos N. Gage.

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  Mariska Hargitay

  Olivia Benson

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  Ice-T

  Odafin ‘Fin’ Tutuola

Support for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet might be on the way out, but a new code has just appeared for the game. Entering the reward code will net players a special, limited-edition Pokémon, but only for a very limited time.

Players who enter the following code in the game will receive a very special Whimsicott:

LA1C26TA1LW1ND

According to Serebii.netthis code was given out as part of the currently ongoing Latin American International Championships. The extra-special Whimsicott is based on the Pokémon that Federico Camporesi used to win the 2025 Pokémon North America International Championships earlier this year.

Players have until November 30th at 23:59 UTC to claim this prize before it’s gone forever.

Pokémon Fans Can Grab A Legendary ‘Mon In Scarlet & Violet

Limited-Edition Whimsicott Is Up For Grabs

In June of this year, Federico Camporesi’s Whimsicott was part of the team that won against three-time finalist Marco Silva. Besides Whimsicott, Federico’s team consisted of Lunala, Miraidon (Ultimate mode), Incineroar, Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style), and Ursaluna. Although Whimsicott is being celebrated in this special gift, the Pokémon was actually knocked out after only one turn, after managing to use only Encore.

With this reward code, you’ll be able to play around with the same Whimsicott and use it to its fullest potential. The Pokémon has the same stats and moves as Federico’s, with the following moveset:

• Moonblast
• Tailwind
• Light Screen
• Encore

It can make a great addition as a support to any competitive or casual team.

You Don’t Have Forever To Claim This Free Gift

Claim It By November 30

If you want a chance to get this special-edition Whimsicott, you only have until November 30 to do so. After that, the collectible Pokémon will no longer be available to claim. To use the reward code, access the Poké Portal from the in-game menu and select Mystery Gift. From there, you’ll be able to enter the code listed above and receive the Pokémon.

But you aren’t just limited by the duration of this event. The Pokémon Company has previously announced that it’s winding down support for Scarlet & Violet in 2025 in preparation for what’s coming next. Not part of this, Pokemon Champions will be officially replacing Scarlet & Violet nor the championship format when it launches next year.

That means fans of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet will soon have to say goodbye to the title altogether, as the franchise marches onward to the next generation. This Whimsicott may just be one of the last gifts that Scarlet & Violet players will ever receive, marking an official end of an era for the title.

Released

November 18, 2022

ESRB

E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence

Developer(s)

Game Freak

Publisher(s)

Nintendo, The Pokemon Company

Engine

Proprietary Engine

Multiplayer

Local Multiplayer

Cross-Platform Play

no

Cross Save

no

One Piece’s Egghead Arc has had a stupendous adaptation in the anime which, aside from obnoxious filler recaps, has delivered an impressive onslaught of thrills. But one particular star of the arc, Jewelry Bonney, is about to get her biggest dues. In the trailer teasing One Piece episode #1151, her greatest moment will soon arrive.

One Piece manga fans who have experienced the story until chapter #1118 and beyond already know what to expect. But the latest trailer, with Bonney conjuring a future where she’s the most free, results in her Age-Age Fruit conjuring up something truly incredible. Bonney’s role in the climactic finale of One Piece’s Egghead Arc is coming next week.

Watch Out, Gear 5: One Piece’s Next Transformation Is Coming

While Luffy’s grand Gear 5 moment will live on in the memories of fans for years to come, Egghead may finally introduce a similarly brilliant moment to the anime. With the teaser quoting Bonney’s “future where I’m the most free” moment, it will soon feature her moment of inspiration, taking to the fight like never before in a new form.

Without spoiling too much, it’s a fairly incredible moment as the Egghead Arc truly reaches its climax. The Five Elders are wreaking havoc on the island, Vegapunk’s broadcast is blaring the World Government’s tightest-held secrets, and evil’s iron grip on knowledge and power is beginning to slip. What will come next would make a young Kuma proud to witness it.

This moment will be where Bonney truly seizes her destiny despite, moments ago, staring down annihilation at the furious hands of Saint Saturn and the Buster Call. After all, Ginny and Kuma were grateful for her to be alive, and wanted her health and survival above all else. The best part is, the action doesn’t even die down there.

One Piece’s Egghead Climax Will Steer the Action to Elbaph

While the full details about what is coming next are best kept secret, it’s sufficiently fair to say that the arc will grow more exciting from here. More allies will join the fray as the fate of the world is no longer in the hands of the World Government. A proclamation will soon ring even louder than Whitebeard’s final words at Marineford.

This arc, despite ending in death, tragedy, and destruction, will allow the Straw Hats and their giant friends to escape to Elbaph. The World Government’s failure to silence Vegapunk’s broadcast of their secrets, namely of the rising sea levels and deteriorating state of the world, is a massive blow to them, leaving frightening consequences.

But before Luffy lands at Elbaph and its host of reunions and revelations, Egghead’s final moments make it clear that their quest to find the One Piece is more than achieving Luffy’s dream. It could very well affect the world’s precarious state, and in doing so, they face enemies and an overarching villain who seems to have control over life itself.

Release Date

October 20, 1999

NETWORKS

Fuji TV

Directors

Hiroaki Miyamoto, Konosuke Uda, Junji Shimizu, Satoshi Itō, Munehisa Sakai, Katsumi Tokoro, Yutaka Nakajima, Yoshihiro Ueda, Kenichi Takeshita, Yoko Ikeda, Ryota Nakamura, Hiroyuki Kakudou, Takahiro Imamura, Toshihiro Maeya, Yûji Endô, Nozomu Shishido, Hidehiko Kadota, Sumio Watanabe, Harume Kosaka, Yasuhiro Tanabe, Yukihiko Nakao, Keisuke Onishi, Junichi Fujise, Hiroyuki Satou

Writers

Jin Tanaka, Akiko Inoue, Junki Takegami, Shinzo Fujita, Shouji Yonemura, Yoshiyuki Suga, Atsuhiro Tomioka, Hirohiko Uesaka, Michiru Shimada, Isao Murayama, Takuya Masumoto, Yoichi Takahashi, Momoka Toyoda

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  Mayumi Tanaka

  Monkey D. Luffy (voice)

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  Kazuya Nakai

  Roronoa Zoro (voice)

LL Cool J’s debut album Radio turns 40 today—and if you weren’t around in 1985, it’s hard to explain how explosive this record really was. I was three, which obviously makes me extremely qualified to weigh in. I was basically born with hip-hop in my bloodstream; my first full sentence was probably something like, “I represent Queens, she was raised out in Brooklyn.” Jokes aside (even though I’m so swim joking), the cultural shift Radio sparked in music was penetrating. Nor for hip-hop, it rewired the genre completely.

In 1985, the scene was still crew-driven. Run-DMC, Whodini, The Fat Boys—groups ran the landscape, and solo rappers weren’t viewed as future superstars. Then a 17-year-old kid from Queens walked into Def Jam with a notebook of rhymes and a delivery built like a battering ram. LL Cool J had arrived, and the world was drawn to him like moths to the flame. His skills were so unique, he even got away with using the world’s corniest moniker. Because it’s true: Ladies Love Cool James. We just do.

Def Jam’s Big Bet & The Birth Of A Solo Superstar

Radio was the first full-length album ever released on Def Jamand the stakes were sky-high. Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin were building the label out of NYU dorm rooms and downtown hustle—scrappy and ambitious from the get-go. Betting the entire operation on a teenager wasn’t a small play. When Radio went Platinum, LL being the first solo rapper to hit that level wasn’t the only part of his impact on music history. He legitimized Def Jam as the cultural engine it would become, setting the tone for the label’s next decade of dominance.

A huge part of the album’s impact came from Rick Rubin’s production. He stripped everything down to the studs—hard 808s, sharp snares, and enough empty space for LL’s voice to take up all available oxygen. It was more confrontational than anything else out at the time. Tracks like “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” “Rock the Bells,” “Dangerous,” and “You’ll Rock” reshaped what rap could sound like. Rather than sacrifice hip-hop’s integrity to make it more palatable, Rubin uncovered a sonic formula which made it impossible to ignore. That ethos became the backbone of Def Jam’s rise and one of the most defining aesthetics of the golden era.

The Lane LL Opened For Everyone Who Came After

LL Cool J showed up fully formed—charismatic, fearless, stylish, and built for the spotlight. He had no crew, nor was he hiding behind hype men. He locked into the mic with that signature snarl and made himself the moment. Before rappers were multimedia stars, LL was already bridging rap, TV, fashion, and film, proving a solo MC could command culture on his own.

A direct line runs from Radio to the artists who defined the decades after: Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Drake. They all benefited from a lane LL carved out at 17. 40 years later, Radio still feels like a turning point. For Def Jam, the album broke an artist and the mold. LL stepped into the spotlight, and made sure to leave the door open for generations of solo stars who followed. Neither Dr. Dre put it during his induction speech for Mr. Cool James, “I personally think LL stands for Living Legend.” Nuff said.

Where Are They Now? The Key Def Jam Players Behind Radio

A passenger has shared that they forgot one crucial item while preparing for a three-week European holiday, and issued a warning to other tourists to double check you have everything you need

A man’s holiday was temporarily derailed when he realized a crucial item had been left behind after arriving at the airport. The man’s three-week holiday to Europe was placed in jeopardy after he shared a picture of what he was missing. His mistake has since gone viral on the r/MidlyInfuriating Reddit page.

His post has left hundreds of people in stitches, with the minor inconvenience more embarrassing than anything else. Some were left wondering how the man had managed to make it to the airport, let alone without forgetting other essential items like passports or luggage while still managing to make a bizarre mistake.

The post to the r/MildlyInfuriating forum has delighted and confused people in equal measure. The passenger wrote: “On my way to Europe for three weeks, realized once at the airport that I forgot to put on my shoes.”

Members of the public have found this incident hilarious, with many suggesting the traveler has done well to make it to the airport with other items.

One person wrote: “Sounds like you’re going to forget your passport at this rate.”

Others are sharing similar travel horror stories, with forgotten passports and other items putting a sudden end to their travels.

One person shared: “If it makes you feel better…when I was a teenager I lived in Brazil for a few years. I flew to England to visit family at one point.

“Was wearing a t-shirt, shorts and flip flops because it’s Brazil…the temp where I was living never dropped below 70 degrees F.

“My layover was in Brussels, in January, and they parked on the tarmac. I realized my mistake when the flight attendant said “Current local temp is 0 degrees” as they opened the doors to let everyone off to walk down stairs and get in a shuttle bus to get to the terminal.”

Another added: “My family was once on a trip to Jamaica and when returning home, my dad had such bad food poisoning that he was in a fugue state.

“He put his passport in his shoe during security and couldn’t find it to make it on the flight, him and my mom had to rent a hotel room in Kingston to go get a new one from the US embassy. She saw it in his shoe when he went to take a shower and flights were crazy expensive so it was cheaper to stay a couple more days. Crazy setback of events.”

The original poster confirmed they were traveling to Norway for a three-week holiday, and their accidental lack of footwear wasn’t ideal.

They explained: “I’ll get shoes there I guess cause it might get chilly in Norway but I won’t have my insoles.”

Others defended the original poster saying they too had forgotten to pack essentials for their trip. One person wrote: “I accidentally did this on a cross country drive, I didn’t realize until it was my turn to drive a few hours in.

“I thought I’d brought them into the pickup but it turns out I left them at home.”

Harry Potter fans are mostly in agreement with what their favorite film is.

Harry Potter fans have declared which movie out of the eight movies is their least favorite.

There is a Reddit thread which asks Potterheads what their least favorite movie is, or what they just think is the worst movie. The majority have said that the sixth film – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – was the worst.

That’s because it left out too much critical information from the books, which made it confusing for viewers. One fan commented: “Probably Half-Blood Prince since half the plot is missing, plus that idiot Burrow attack scene.”

While another begrudged fan replied: “Half Blood Prince. Favorite book, worst movie. Took out everything that was good about the book.”

Many fans have argued that the sixth film missed out some major character developments that were written in the book. For example, in the book we learn a lot more about Voldemort’s past and the lead up to him becoming the Dark Lord.

While it is touched upon in the movie, many Potterheads agree that it needed to go deeper. On top of that, the lead up to learning that it is in fact Snape who is the Half-Blood Prince is almost anti-climatic.

The book is very dark and while the film touches on that, it also focuses on romantic relationships.

Another fan said: “HBP is my favorite book, and maybe my least favorite film. This is thanks in large part to just how much they leave out, to make room for all the teenage romance stuff, which was in the book but as a complement to the plot, not in dominance of it.”

And someone else wrote: “The fact that they cut out the part where Voldemort asks Dumbledore for a job is just blasphemy. That was one of the best chapters in the books, if not the best.”

Gigi Hadid has joined celebrities and fans alike in paying tribute to Food Network and Worst Cooks in America star Anne Burrell after her death at the age of 55

Celebrities and fans have come together to pay sweet tributes to Anne Burrell following her death aged 55. The Food Network and host of Amazon Prime Video’s Worst Cooks in America star died at home in Brooklyn it was confirmed on Tuesday.

Now, stars have been quick to pay their respects to the star, with Gigi Hadid among those sharing fond memories of the star. The model, 30, teamed up with the chef for the competition series Beat Bobby Flay in 2023. Sharing the heartwarming memory, Gigi uploaded a photo to Instagram from their joint TV appearance.

She wrote: “I am heartbroken to hear of the loss of the Great Anne Burrell. As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true.”

Gigi went on to reveal the duo “beat Bobby” as they enjoyed hanging out and grabbing food during the show. She added: “I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome.”

Wells Adams, a Bachelor Nation alum who also appeared on Worst Cooks also took to the social media platform to share an emotional tribute. He wrote: “I just heard about the passing of @chefanneburrell. I learned so much from you on Worst Cooks. I know you’ll be cooking up a storm in heaven. RIP.”

Carla Hall, who appeared on Top Chef, told PEOPLE: “She was fierce, funny, and an incredibly talented cook and teacher—someone who brought so much fire and joy to everything she did. I was lucky to work alongside her on Worst Cooks and other nonprofit events. She will be deeply missed.”

And fellow Food Network personality Aarti Sequeira said on Twitter/X: “The first time I met Anne Burrell, she gave me tough love I didn’t want—but needed. She was bold, warm, and real.

“I still hear her in my kitchen: “Brown food tastes good!” Anne, you’ll be missed. Thank you for teaching us all. #luckygirl.”

Comedian Loni Love also took to the platform, sharing a snap of the pair alongside the tribute: “Anne Burrell’s passing has left me in shock and sorrow. She was a gifted chef, and an extraordinary person.

“Chef Anne was the same on and off camera. She would just check on me out of the blue. I will miss her tremendously. My condolences to her husband, family, & fans. Rest Chef”

The tributes came after the Food Network broke the news on their page. “We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed away this morning,” the statement on Tuesday read.

“Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – ​​teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.”

Anne’s big TV breakthrough came in 2010 when she first started hosting the brutal Worst Cooks in America alongside Beau MacMillan. The show saw the professionals take contestants through a “culinary boot camp” on their journey to become better chefs.

Since its launch, the show has had 28 seasons, many of which can be watched on Amazon Prime Video. Other projects – mostly on Food Network – have included Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell, a series which saw her take chef candidates through the toughest job interview of their lives in a bid to work at some of the best stateside restaurants.

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There’s no use crying over spilled milk… or hot chocolate… or tomato soup because when it comes to half-term holidays they go hand-in-hand with children’s accidents

We’re not quite one week into half-term yet, and most parents have two big questions—first, are you okay? And second, is your home surviving?

Spillages, breaks and temper tantrums are behind some of the biggest half-term accidents at home during the holidays, proving time off school is expensive.

Experts at Admiral Home Insurance have exposed kids’ most chaotic and pesky mishaps at home via its claims data – varying from tech dropped in the bath to VR headsets launched at TVs to putting screwdrivers in the tumble dryer.

While most parents think it will never happen to them, the insurer saw nearly 2,000 claims linked to children causing accidents at home – with nearly four in five (78 percent) of these involving expensive tech items.

The February half-term break is well and truly underway with many parents left managing excitable children bouncing around the home – some while still working from home.

New data from the insurer reveals that last year, the insurer received thousands of claims for accidental damage caused by children – costing a fortune. The claims occurred as a result of numerous calamities, and breakages were the top reason for claiming, accounting for a quarter of claims.

15 percent were caused by items being thrown by children, and 12 percent of accidents were due to items slipping through little fingers.

Worryingly – and don’t tell dad – but a huge 78 percent of these claims involved expensive tech items, with TVs by far the item most commonly damaged by children.

They were damaged in 48 percent of all claims and accounted for 62 percent of tech-related incidents. This was ahead of laptops (17 percent) and phones (8 percent) which made up the top three.

Damage during playtime accounted for 18 percent of TV breakage, taken out by rogue flying toys thrown in the air – in one case, a plastic sword wielded overzealously in the direction of the screen. In dozens of instances, TVs were damaged by children playing with gaming tech, and the average cost of all claims involving gaming totaled close to £1,000. This includes damage by disoriented kids wearing VR headsets striking the television.

Newcastle upon Tyne is home to the top accident hotspot, but others weren’t far behind including Glasgow in second place, Sheffield in third, Cardiff in fourth and Birmingham taking the fifth spot.

Commonly repeated incidents such as drink spillages were across the board of homes in these locations, but some of the claims were a little different. On a couple of occasions, parents relaxing in the bath were joined by their children, who then accidentally dropped phones or tablets into the water.

Another incident involved a child playing with a Nerf gun which was fired at the TV accidentally causing lines across the screen.

The most unusual claims, however, involved food and drinks favored by families across the UK – this included a hot chocolate taking down a laptop, and tomato soup ruining upholstery and the TV remote.

Head of Household at Admiral, Noel Summerfield, reassures parents: “Any household with children can easily get a little messier during February half term, but some parents could also be dealing with unexpected damage.

“There are lots of factors that could contribute towards this: many parents will be at home while the kids are off school, so understandably, kids may also be handed tablets and phones to keep them occupied – explaining why so many incidents involve gadgets.

“Playtime is a natural part of half-term fun, whether that’s with friends or family, and accidents can occur. Luckily, contents insurance anticipates these kinds of mishaps and offers busy parents peace of mind.

One study found that people with this condition were 47 percent more likely to experience this symptom.

A symptom that affects the nose might indicate a life-threatening condition. According to medical professionals, nosebleeds could be a warning sign of high blood pressure.

Roughly one in four adults throughout the UK is thought to suffer from raised blood pressure. When you have high blood pressure – also referred to as hypertension – it means your heart has to work much harder than usual to pump blood around your body.

While this might not cause immediate issues, extended periods can put extra strain on certain organs, leading to possible harm. It also serves as a significant risk factor for numerous medical emergencies such as heart attacks and strokes.

In most cases, raised blood pressure shows no symptoms, which means it can go undetected. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) explains: “High blood pressure rarely has noticeable symptoms.”

However, there can sometimes be some telltale signs. The BHF lists nosebleeds as one possible indication of raised blood pressure.

But this specific symptom continues to be a disputed matter among medical organizations, as research has not been able to prove a clear link between the two. The Medical Associates of North Texas explain: “You’re not alone if you’ve heard that high blood pressure can cause nosebleeds.

“It’s a common assumption – but the topic is still debatable. While most experts believe that hypertension alone doesn’t cause nosebleeds unless your blood pressure is extremely high, it can damage the blood vessels inside your nose, making bleeding more likely.

“Some recent research has found that hypertension may increase your risk of more severe nosebleeds.”

Research

A study published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in 2020 found that people with high blood pressure faced a 47 percent greater risk of experiencing nosebleeds. The research examined 35,749 participants with an average age of 52 who suffered from high blood pressure, contrasting them with an equivalent number of people without the condition.

Across a 14-year period, the researchers tracked spontaneous nosebleeds in both groups, focusing on bleeding episodes that weren’t caused by injury, surgical procedures or illness. Beyond the 47 percent increased risk of nosebleeds, those with hypertension also endured more “severe” bleeding episodes.

Additionally, they were 2.7 times more likely to need emergency department treatment. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) notes that additional signs of high blood pressure may include blurred vision, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, and headaches.

If you believe you may have high blood pressure, it’s advisable to speak with your GP.