Lifestyle & Design Awards: A music-album cover made from manufacturing byproducts, “Chopin Residue,” won Bronze at the A’ Packaging Design Awards, while “Aqua Continuum” earned Bronze in A’ Jewelry Design for turning the movement of water into wearable form. Health & Wellness: A new breast-cancer survivor story spotlights the evolving debate around hormone replacement therapy, and a study links menstrual disorders with higher rates of STI diagnosis (likely tied to more frequent care and testing). Beauty Routines: One writer says skipping morning face cleansing helped their skin, and another breaks down how to build a sulfate-free haircare routine. Media & Entertainment: Holly Willoughby is reportedly betting big on a YouTube lifestyle series, and Betty Gilpin picks “The Parent Trap” as her favorite rom-com. Tech & Everyday Life: Google is rolling out a more personalised Gemini image-generation feature to eligible free users, and Airtel Nigeria held a customer forum focused on data transparency. Culture & Community: A Ballaghaderreen farm stand was vandalised and emptied, with the owner thanking locals as Gardaí investigate. Travel & Leisure: Europe’s largest river cruise ship, AmaRudi, debuts in 2027 with room for just 196 guests. Fashion & Shopping: Schuh’s kids and adult stores reopen at Lakeside Shopping Centre with refreshed designs and giveaways. Fraud & Accountability: A New York court sentenced Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui to 30 years for a $1B fraud scheme prosecutors say funded a lavish lifestyle.