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Panchi Kun – melting a million hearts
Panchi Kun, a Macaque baby monkey abandoned by his mother was given an orangutan stuffed-toy by zoo staff as a comforter and became a viral hit on the net. Zoo visits shot up and tearful Instagram fans across the globe cheered him on as he eventually became socialized and accepted into the Macaque tribe. He … Read more
Alysa Liu – skating a singular path
American figure skater Alysa Liu won the Olympic gold in both women’s singles and in the team event in show-stopping style. After missing out on medals in the previous Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022 she retired from the sport citing burnout but returned in better form than ever last year. She was a prodigy who … Read more
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Andrew relocated – and Mandelson
The worst Royal crisis since the abdication of King Edward in late 1936 is probably an exaggeration since Andrew is 8th in line to the throne (at present). But there were significant and relatively similar though stronger influences then – both tr Pluto and Solar Arc Pluto were bearing down on the 10th house … Read more
Eric Dane – a sad goodbye
Actor Eric Dane, best known for Gray’s Anatomy and recently Euphoria has died aged at 53 from ALS. He was was initially only contracted to appear in one episode of the medical series but starred in a further 138, revolutionising the show along the way. A struggle with prescription drug addiction led to his plane … Read more
UK – a right royal mess
The UK blinks as the former Prince Andrew is taken into custody with King Charles saying the law must take its course and the police talking about possible misconduct in public office charges, while cautioning about publication of anything that might lead to contempt of court charges. On the UK chart, the 10th … Read more
Fire Horse Year – a turbulent history
Fire Horse year in Chinese astrology brings dynamic energy and bold change. Experts say it will bring an intense mood with fast-paced change on a personal and global level. But the heightened energy needs to be managed wisely – slowing down before making major decisions, staying grounded, and cultivating emotional steadiness will be vital. … Read more
Gisele Pelicot – refusing the misery label
Gisele Pelicot, an ordinary housewife, drugged by her husband and raped by an estimated 72 men over a decade, became ‘a figure of astonishing power’ when she insisted on an open trial and has now written an inspiring memoir A Hymn to Life. After her husband was arrested for upskirting, the police having seized his … Read more
Antonia Romeo – a high-octane Libra
In the meltdown that is Keir Starmer’s jinxed rule, yet another furore is unfolding. His replacement for the ousted senior civil servants, forced to carry the can for past missteps, turns out to bring baggage of her own to the party. None of which matters a jot in the wider world but Antonia Romeo’s chart … Read more
Jesse Jackson – a super-charged orator
Jesse Jackson, civil rights activist who became the US’s first black presidential candidate has died. He played a leading role in virtually every campaign for civil rights, sexual and racial equality, and economic and social justice. One of America’s best known public figures, he was called the “conscience of the nation” and “the great unifier”. … Read more
