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Oct 16, 2026 - Lifestyle

Patrice Onwuka argues that fintech companies gaining bank charters could broaden capital access for women entrepreneurs. Her American Banker opinion column also describes the oversight requirements and criticism surrounding the applications. The post Patrice Onwuka Says New Bank Charters Could Help Women appeared first on Grit Daily News.

Oct 16, 2026 - Lifestyle

The African Development Bank Group committed $750,000 for three Nigerian institutions supporting women-led businesses. The three-year programme includes training, mentorship, business services and financing access. The post Support Nigerian Women: AfDB Commits $750,000 appeared first on Grit Daily News.

Oct 16, 2026 - Lifestyle

Tennis superstar is latest celebrity to sport a ‘refined’ moustache which owes little to bushy Tom Selleck lookThe tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz might have been knocked out of the Shanghai Masters in straight sets earlier this week, but he did so sporting a moustache that became almost as remarked upon as his aptitude for a sneaky drop shot.“I always wanted to step on the court at least once with the moustache,” Alcaraz said. The Spaniard and his team had all agreed to take the facial-hair plunge if he won the Japan Open, which he did for a second straight year. “¡Bigotes para todos!” or “moustaches for everyone”, they apparently cheered at the end of the match. Continue reading...

Oct 16, 2026 - Lifestyle

Amy Goodwill points out that although minoxidil may be beneficial for hair loss, it is highly toxic if ingested by a petSali Hughes’s article (Sali Hughes on beauty: worried about hair loss? Here’s a treatment that actually works, 14 October) is accurate on the benefits of minoxidil for hair loss, but it needs to be emphasised that minoxidil is incredibly toxic to cats and dogs, and anyone with a pet should not use it topically if they don’t want to risk killing their animal companion. Anyone taking it orally should also be cautious.There is no antidote, and 98% of affected pets need hospitalisation, with 15% of cats dying as a result of even a tiny dose – from things like licking your hand, or lying on your pillow then grooming themselves. As soon as I found this out, I stopped using it, threw it away, and washed everything it could have touched, because I’d rather be bald than accidentally kill Maia, my cat. Amy Goodwill Milton Keynes Continue reading...

Oct 16, 2026 - Lifestyle

Like a classic espresso martini, but with the addition of vanilla vodka This is our twist on the much-loved classic. It takes inspiration from a classic espresso martini, with the addition of vanilla vodka bringing with it an oaked edge that cuts the sweetness of the sherry.Andréa Nuninger, restaurant manager, Àclèaf, Plympton, Devon Continue reading...