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Fresh from a magnificent interior refit in 2018, Titania is 73 metres of superyacht designed for an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle and is stamped with the pedigree of one of the world’s premier shipyards, Lurssen-Werft in Germany. 

Her features include all the essential attributes for luxury living afloat: vast entertainment spaces, superlative accommodation and state-of-the-art amenities. The yacht’s stunning new interior lets the light in at every opportunity, creating intimate spaces for guests to relax, as well as spacious entertaining areas. 

Sumptuous accommodation is arranged across seven cabins, including two breathtaking master suites, a VIP cabin and four doubles, all with beautifully appointed marble bathrooms and the latest entertainment systems. 

This vast interior space is all accessible by the on-board elevator that forms a central focus of her impressive foyer.

Key features of Titania include a beach club at sea level; sauna, massage room and beauty salon with on board masseuse and beautician; fully equipped glass gym with panoramic views and a personal trainer; large jacuzzi with swim-up bar on the pool deck; large screen televisions with comprehensive audio-visual systems and satellite programming; satcom and cellular facilities and wifi throughout; and zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor.

Watersport enthusiasts are fully catered for. Motorboats, sailing dinghies, jetskis, waverunners, kayaks, sea scooters, waverunners, stand-up paddle boards, flyboards, snorkelling gear, scuba diving equipment and an inflatable waterpark, including a giant 12.7-metre waterslide.

Fully staffed with a crew of 21, including a head chef and sous chef serving up exquisite fine dining, Titania is available for summer cruising in the Mediterranean and winter cruising in the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Our experience on the Titania made for one of the most phenomenal vacations of our lives. From the moment we were greeted by the Captain and his crew at the airport to when we were delivered back at the end of the week, we were amazed by the amazing professionalism and incredible service. The Titania itself is absolutely breathtaking. When we said goodbye at the end of the week, many of us literally cried. Our vacation on the Titania was truly spectacular and I could not recommend it highly enough.

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The yacht has done very well as a charter yacht. She was built in 2006 by Lurssen, the premium German shipbuilder.

The impressive yacht features exterior design by Espen Øino and interior furnishing by Francois Zuretti.

She offers exceptional amenities and a luxury yachting experience with her specialized crew members.

TITANIA yacht interior

The interior design of the TITANIA yacht went through a recent refit in 2018. The interior is defined as elegant and extravagant, with wide-open spaces and entertainment areas complemented by state-of-the-art amenities.

The interior design features floor-to-ceiling windows that pour in natural light, with rich woods and sumptuous fabrics that create a luxury feel. Zuretti is responsible for the lavish interior design of TITANIA.

There are seven cabins to accommodate 12 guests. The yacht has facilities for 20 crew members, including a Michelin star chef, beauty attendants, and a personal trainer.

One of the main features of the yacht is the expansive beach club with an extendable swim platform.

This feature, along with the pool, swim-up bar, and water toys, makes the yacht perfect for indoor-outdoor living.

Adding to the elegance, the salon features a grand piano. The lavish yachting experience offers a sauna, massage room, beauty salon, a gym with panoramic views, a jacuzzi, many entertainment spaces for dining, and a drop-down cinema in the sky lounge.

She also features scuba diving, jet skis, and other water toys. The yacht is perfect for entertaining.

Designed by Espen Øino, the renowned designer created a yacht that flows between indoor and outdoor spaces. She features a timeless silhouette built by expert yacht builders Lurssen in 2006.

In 2012 she was extended by 3.8m which made way for the luxury beach club that can also be used as a nightclub.

The TITANIA yacht also has the largest superyacht waterslide to ever have been built that comes down off the sun deck.

Specifications

The TITANIA yacht has a length of 73m, a beam of 13.1m, and a draft of 3.7m. She features two Caterpillar engines that give her a cruising speed of 12 knots. She can reach a max speed of 16 knots. She has a range of 5000 nautical miles.

She features zero-speed stabilizers, which offer a comfortable experience for guests by combating the roll of the yacht on the water.

She displaces 1894 gross tons and has a steel hull, aluminum superstructure, and a teak deck. She is built to Lloyds specifications and is MCA compliant.

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Owner of 73m Lürssen Titania donates week-long charter for charity auction

John Caudwell, the owner of the 73-metre Lürssen superyacht Titania , has donated a week-long charter as part of an auction to raise money for Caudwell Children. 

The UK-based charity "aims to enhance the lives of severely disabled children" through family support and access to "transformative therapies" not currently commissioned by the NHS. A reserve price of €250,000 has been set and all bids must be submitted by 6pm on 21 March 2024.

Designed by Espen Øino and Francois Zuretti , Titania was the star of season six of The Crown and is able to accommodate 12 guests across seven cabins. This includes a main deck owner's cabin with a private Jacuzzi, study, walk-in wardrobe and massage area.

Other leisure highlights include a beach club that can be converted into a nightclub. an onboard masseuse and beautician and an impressive array of watersports – including a waterpark and a 12.7-metre slide.

The dates available for charter are from 26 March to 11 April 2024 or 3 January to 8 February 2025. The charter can take place around Antigua or St. Maarten but "other Caribbean destinations may be considered". 

Titania is available for charter with Burgess from a weekly rate of $615,000. All proceeds from the charter will directly support Caudwell Children.

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Billionaire businessman John Caudwell has given TV viewers a glimpse inside his very own yacht for a new documentary.

The founder of Phones4U showed off Titania for Channel 5's Secrets of the Luxury Super Yachts.

He had snapped up 73-metre long boat at auction for the bargain price of €34 million in 2010 – roughly half its estimated value.

Named after the fairy queen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Titania underwent a stem-to-stern retrofit two years later.

It now boasts its very own inflatable water park with a 12.7 metre long waterslide, crew and nightclub.

Titania is one of the world’s 5,000 or so privately-owned yachts.

And anyone interested in a life on the high seas can rent it out for €630,000 a week in the high season with the Caudwell family only using it for around four weeks a year.

Even celebrities and members of the Royal Family have chartered Titania.

It is all a far cry from playing in the canal near his home growing up in Wellesley Street, Shelton, before he made a fortune from flogging mobile phones.

During his childhood, he used to sail lollipop sticks on the Trent and Mersey before graduating to  building rafts.

The 67-year-old - who has previously appeared on TV to show off his Mayfair mansion -  said: “The whole objective was to turn it into a fun boat with great food, a happy, smiling crew and all the facilities anyone could want.

"If someone wants white, starchy service they won’t get that here; it’s just all to do with friendliness and efficiency.

"Of course the service is first class though. My crew are wonderful – they are very well paid and get phenomenal tips.

"I chose the name Titania. I wanted a figurehead which was elegant and feminine. I considered several names, but Titania, a character from Shakespeare's   Midsummer Night's Dream, was best able to portray the image I wanted for what is a fantastically elegant and sexy yacht.

"Many celebrities including A-list music and film personalities, plus members of the British Royal family have been aboard.

"At least 100 people could enjoy the main deck, with maybe another 20 to 30 on the nightclub deck at sea level."

Mr Caudwell attended Shelton Church of England School  and then Berry Hill High School before abandoning his A-levels to become an apprentice at Michelin and later becoming a second-hand car dealer.

With his brother Brian, in 1987 John registered Midland Mobile Phones as a mobile phone wholesaler taking 26 Motorola mobiles at £1,350 each.

It took eight months to sell all 26 phones to  plumbers, taxi drivers and television repairmen at a price of £2,000 each.

The company made a loss every month for the first two years of operations.

However, the business then grew exponentially and he sold Phones4u 
in 2006 for just under £1.5 billion.

He has since concentrated on his charity work including setting up Stoke-based Caudwell Children .

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Exclusive: John Caudwell reveals his exciting baby news on 240ft superyacht Titania

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Philanthropist and Caudwell Children charity founder John Caudwell has invited HELLO! aboard his magnificent 240ft superyacht Titania – which will feature in the fifth Netflix series of The Crown as a replica of the yacht Jonikal where Princess Diana spent her last holiday with Dodi Fayed.

READ:  John Caudwell and wife Modesta open their UK home to Ukrainian refugees

During the interview and photoshoot on board the yacht, John and partner Modesta Vzesniauskaite confirm they are going to become parents again. "We're expecting a baby girl next March, the same month our son William was born," he says of the couple’s 18-month-old son.

John Caudwell and Modesta Vzesniauskaite confirm they are going to be parents again

"We weren’t planning to have another child at all so it was a beautiful surprise." Modesta tells HELLO! : "When I found out I was pregnant again, I couldn’t believe it. I thought there was no hope of having another baby - especially as it took three years to conceive William – so I was happy and scared at the same time."

And she also reveals how she surprised John with the happy news of her pregnancy. "Although I was desperate to tell John, I felt so emotional and confused that I waited a day to calm down. Then I thought of a way to surprise him. I filled our bedroom with balloons and a sign saying, 'Congratulations new dad'."

John recalls: "For a few seconds I had no idea what we were celebrating. I thought, 'Have I forgotten our anniversary?' Then I saw the sign and broke into a huge smile."

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John, who is also father to five more children from previous relationships - Rebekah, 42, Libby, 34, Rufus, 25, Scarlett, 20, and Jacobi, 18 - purchased the Titania at an auction for 34million Euros in 2012.

Boasting seven cabins and state of the art facilities that include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and massage room, it can be seen in all its luxurious glory when the hit Netflix series The Crown returns in November, with Elizabeth Debicki playing Princess Diana opposite actor Khalid Abdalla as her new paramour Dodi Fayed.

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"I totally fell in love with this yacht," says John. "It's beautiful and we're extremely spoiled, but it’s the memories of happy times shared with family and friends on board that makes it special.

"I'm very good at switching off on holiday, and our favourite place with panoramic views is the top deck. We have all our lunches and dinners up there."

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Motor Yacht Titania for Charter

Fresh from a magnificent interior refit in 2018, titania 239.5ft (73m lürssen) delivers the most diverse charter experiences on the market, boasting an abundance of space both interior and exterior as well a vast array of amenities to ensure exciting and unforgettable cruising vacations..

Titania completed an extensive refit in 2018 to offer a full spectrum of luxury amenities that offer the ultimate in guest comfort. Her beautifully designed François Zuretti interior sleeps up to 12 guests in seven luxurious staterooms including two breath-taking master suites, one VIP cabin, two doubles and two Pullman berths, perfect for families and large groups. Additional accommodation is offered for her crew of 21 who offer an impressive crew to guest ratio of more than 1:1.

A feeling of luxury, style and quality runs throughout her living areas which feature large seating and entertainment areas and a lavish formal dining room. Rich woods, sumptuous fabrics and full-length windows that allow for ample natural light create a classically elegant yet highly spacious interior, all accessible by the on-board elevator that forms a central focus of her impressive foyer.

Outdoors, her huge deck areas offer everything you could need and boast a bright, modern theme throughout. From staying active in the gym and relaxing in the spa to enjoying the vast sunbathing areas before cooling off in the covered plunge pool. For those seeking adventure, she has one of the largest superyacht slides ever built and an enviable inventory of watersports equipment offering hours of fun for the family. Every guest is catered for on this magnificent charter yacht!

Features…

Beach club with sauna, pool with swim up bar, massage and beauty salon, two large owners cabins, large dining capabilities, watersports equipment.

The Beach Club is located on the Swim Platform at sea level and is a great place to relax and enjoy our amazing Water Park or soak up the sun while reading a book. The Beach Club can also converts into a stylish nightclub for those looking to continue the party into the night.

• Sauna, seating five people and two people laying • Beach Bar • Two Rain Showers • Night Club • Dayhead

A fantastic view awaits on the pool deck, enjoyed all the more with our very own Titania cocktail served at the swim-up bar.

Enjoy a luxurious spa experience as our qualified therapist applies their expert touch to ensure your absolute relaxation, combining the Elemis and Carita face and body range. All treatments onboard Titania are designed for male and female guests.

The Gym is located on the 6th deck with panoramic views, a great place to work out or meditate. The Gym contains the very best in fitness equipment and on board is your very own personal trainer.

Master Cabin  • The luxury Master Cabin has its own private massage room with panoramic views • Own Study • Full Working Bar Master Bathroom   • Bathtub Jacuzzi  • Underfloor heating

Delicious food, great service, and spectacular views await wherever you choose to dine aboard Titania.

Extensive waterpark facilities including a climbing frame, slide, and trampoline that can be arranged into a fun-filled obstacle course across the water Complemented by an enormous 13m slide that runs from the sundeck.

Titania prides itself on its Aqua Park and its Toys giving the adult or child the adventure of a lifetime.

• 2 x Seadoo RXP two-seater waverunners • 2 x Seabob F7’s • Scuba equipment • Stand Up Paddle Boards x2 • Wakeboards and waterskis • Towable inflatables • Inflatable waterpark • 2 x Sailing dinghies • 2 x Kayaks • 8m Royal Denship Open Tender • 6.8m Novurania Launch Tender

Testimonials…

“From the first minute to the last, the trip was perfect.  The Titania is an incredible yacht in impeccable condition.  The entire crew were lovely, they were unbelievably accommodating and wonderful to be around – Chef was absolutely fabulous providing amazing meals at every opportunity and then there is the captain, you could not find a better ambassador for Titania and the yachting industry.”

The team were truly fantastic and we particularly appreciated both the Captain and the Chef. Really phenomenal at every touchpoint.  I look forward to organizing the next one!”

“My client just departed Titania and had a wonderful time thanks to the Captain and his stellar crew.  The whole crew were excellent and for myself and my clients, crew are the most important aspect of any trip and you really have an outstanding team on board. Thanks so much for making this happen – without all your hard work, none of this would have been possible.”

“Team Titania, thank you for bringing so much beauty and inspiration into the extraordinary times we are in. Your hearts for hospitality are the pinnacle to aspire towards and we cannot express the depth of gratitude we feel. If any of you ever venture our way, please come and be our guests!”

“My client has just returned from Titania and had so many wonderful things to say about the boat and the crew. The whole trip exceeded his high expectations and he was continuously wowed by the whole experience. It was a pleasure working with you hopefully we can get him back on board in the near future.”

“We had an amazing week on the Titania. It is beautiful! The crew were top notch. The water toys and great service they came with were plentiful – kids were truly spoiled forever.  Everything was done with a smile and above and beyond: the table settings, cocktails and overall service were impeccable. The chef was beyond expectations – the food was delightful.  We loved every minute of it and are grateful to the entire crew for helping us create such amazing family memories.”

“Many thanks to you and your crew for a fabulous charter.  We had a fantastic time and could not fault anything.  The hospitality you and your team showed to my family and my guests was second to none.  It was the best charter I have been on in 20 years of chartering.  Thank you for looking after everyone so well. It was fantastic. Please pass on my thanks to your entire crew for their kindness and hospitality. Many thanks again.”

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Yacht owned by british billionaire.

The super yacht Titania. Photo: Joan Llado. | JOAN LLADO

The super-yacht, Titania, owned by British billionaire John Caudwell, founder of Phones 4u, has been chartered to play the role of the Al Fayed yacht, Jonikal , as filming of the sixth series of the Netflix hit, The Crown continues on Mallorca. Caudwell has a fortune estimated at 1.2 billion pounds.

Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed were photographed aboard the Jonikal off the South of France. Infact the epic photograph of Princess Diana in a bathing costume sitting on the gangway was taken while she was aboard the Jonikal. In the weeks leading up to the tragedy in Paris, Princess Diana enjoyed days of seclusion aboard Jonikal . Joined only by staff members, the Princess and Dodi cruised through the Mediterranean along the Italian Riviera undetected by scrutinizing photographers until the paparazzi finally discovered Diana on the waning days of her holiday.

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While Jonikal was considered to be a floating Palace, the Titania , is certainly in the same league. Her features include:

• Beach club at sea level. • Sauna, massage room and beauty salon with on board masseuse and beautician. • Fully equipped glass gym with panoramic views and a personal trainer. • Two master cabins. • Large jacuzzi with swim up bar on the pool deck. • Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor. • Drop down cinema in Sky Lounge

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Filming The Crown on Mallorca

Filming of the popular Netflix series The Crown has been taking place in the Andratx area. All photos Joan Llado.

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Phones 4u founder John Caudwell, 68, is expecting his sixth child with partner and former Olympian Modesta Vzesniauskaite, 37

• John Caudwell and Modesta Vzesniauskaite have announced they are expecting their first child together  
• He met his Olympian partner, 37, who is 31 years his junior, at a cycling event 
• John is currently the parents to five children Rebekah, 40, Libby, 32, Rufus, 24, Scarlett, 18, and Jacobi, 16
• The business magnate is reportedly worth an estimate £1.576billion 
• John has ventures in the fashion and real estate industry, and is the chairman for children's charity, Caudwell children 

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Published: 19:07 EDT, 8 November 2020 | Updated: 07:31 EDT, 9 November 2020

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Billionaire businessman John Caudwell and Modesta Vzesniauskaite have announced they are expecting their first child together.

The Phones 4u co-founder, 68, and his former Olympian partner, 37, who is 31 years his junior, confirmed they will be welcoming a baby boy in the spring.

John, who is already a father to Rebekah, 40, Libby, 32, Rufus, 24, Scarlett, 18, and Jacobi, 16, spoke to  Hello! magazine  this week about the exciting news.

Baby on the way! Businessman John Caudwell and Modesta Vzesniauskaite have announced they are expecting their first child together

He said: 'Most men think the majority of their parenting is done by time they're 50, but with a new baby on the way, I've still got a long way to go, so I'd better stay fit and healthy.

'I'll help with the nappies and the feeds, just as I did with my other children.

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'I'm looking forward to the screaming and the terrible twos, and all those magical moments.'

According to Sunday Time's Rich List published in 2019, John is worth an estimated £1.576billion and has pledged to give away 70 per cent of his wealth to charity.

The business magnate also has ventures in the fashion and real estate industry, and is the chairman for children's charity, Caudwell children. 

Expecting: The Phones 4u co-founder and his former Olympian partner, 37, who is 31 years his junior, confirmed they will be welcoming a baby boy in the spring

Despite living a life of luxury, John doesn't want his son to be spoiled and intends on raising him with good moral values.   

He continued: 'I want him to have a social conscience and a responsibility to make the world a better place.

'I have never spoilt my children with material things. I shower them with love and affection instead.'

John met his  Lithuanian partner at a cycling event and they have been together for five years. 

The former  Olympic cyclist also has an eight-year-old son, Leonardo, from her first marriage, and she met her businessman beau shortly after her divorce.   

Walk her down the isle: John, is already the father to five children Rebekah, 40, Rufus, 24, Scarlett, 18, and Jacobi, 16, and Libby, 32, (pictured) who got married in 2019

Where it all began: John met his Lithuanian partner, who has an eight-year-old son called Leonardo, at a cycling event and they have been together for five years

According to Modesta, it was love at first sight as she said to the publication: 'I think I've been searching all my life for a man like him.

'I don't need the luxury, just someone kind I can trust and who respects me.

'John gives me all of that. I love that life is an adventure with him and we're so happy. He's my everything, and I can't wait for our baby boy to be born.'

The tycoon lives in Britain's most expensive home - an opulent £250 million 15-bedroom Mayfair mega mansion.

Caudwell faced backlash last month after suggesting the government should have made the public build up herd immunity against coronavirus . 

He made the comments on Question Time as it returned to the BBC , saying: 'I've been making the point from day one that we should've invested the money in protecting the aged and the vulnerable, and let everybody else build up herd immunity.'

Viewers were quick to respond to his comments, with one tweeting: 'Something deeply sinister about a man who owns a £250 million mansion advocating herd immunity.

'"We should have let Covid run through the population, as I know full well I wouldn’t have been impacted anyway as I’d be residing in my Bond-villain lair."' 

Mr Caudwell, 67, is the 97th richest person in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Rich List. 

John Caudwell, 67, at the home in London's Mayfair with his partner Modesta Vzesniauskaite, 36, a Lithuanian Olympic cyclist

In 2015, his son Rufus, then 20, fell ill with Lyme disease. Mr Caudwell later found that 15 members of his family had the disease as well as a range of co-infections. 

Mr Caudwell set up the charities Caudwell Children and Caudwell LymeCo and has pledged to give away half of his wealth before he dies.

He sold his phones empire for £1.5 billion in 2006, and this year completed renovations on a 15-bedroom home by joining two Mayfair houses and turning them into one palatial mansion.  

The father-of-five, who donated to the Conservative party last year, splashed out an eye-watering £87 million on the original properties in 2012, planning to restore their original period grandeur. 

Caudwell was previously married to Kate McFarlane for 25 years. The marriage ended in 2001 and the couple share three children. 

He went on to have a relationship with violinist Jane Burgess, with whom he had a daughter, before dating Claire Johnson for 15 years, with whom he shares a son. The couple separated in 2014. 

The full interview is in Hello! out now.

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• Son of alleged would-be assassin Ryan Wesley Routh says his dad hates Trump like 'all reasonable people' but he's never owned a gun and wouldn't do anything bats*** crazy
• Expert issues warning to parents donating their kids' old items to Goodwill: 'I never thought about this, so scary'
• Martha Stewart reveals who she is voting for with rare presidential endorsement
• Beloved Friends star makes race claim about the show 30 years after its first episode aired
• FBI shares pictures of rifle, backpack and GoPro suspected 'assassin' Ryan Wesley Routh had hidden in the bushes while lying in wait for Trump on his Florida golf course
• Who is Kimberly Guilfoyle? Firebrand lawyer, 55, was married to Gavin Newsom and embroiled in shock sex scandal at Fox... before dating Don Jnr
• King Charles and Prince William both wish Harry a happy 40th birthday - but use photo in which Meghan is cropped out as royal sources say they are following 'tradition' with their public good wishes
• Trump tears into Taylor Swift in blazing Truth Social rage after pop megastar endorsed Kamala Harris
• 'NEVER SURRENDER': Trump breaks his silence with determined message after gunfight erupted on his golf course between shooter and agents
• Kamala Harris speaks out after gunman shot at on Trump golf course while former president played
• Major update in Bryan Kohberger Idaho murders case - as new mugshot of suspect is revealed
• Girl, 15, is left fighting for her life in a coma after horrific accident while excitedly celebrating homecoming
• Southern boom town that is just 24 miles away from dangerous canyon contaminated by plutonium
• Horror as river otter drags child off a dock and underwater in vicious attack... before beast met grim end
• Breakthrough discovery made by divers searching Mike Lynch's sunken Bayesian superyacht
• Mystery as ancient American mountain town is ravaged by widespread illness and cancer amid sinister claim about cause
• I'm an American living in the UK... a VERY big mistake I made in a coffee shop left me mortified
• Charming Southern city could disappear forever and take Civil War landmark with it, terrifying new study claims
• Trump assassination attempt recap: Alleged would-be shooter named as Ryan Wesley Routh after golf course attack
• Horrifying moment Texas woman is struck unconscious in sick broad daylight attack
• Trump golf course gunman Ryan Wesley Routh's chilling social media posts surface... as it's revealed he was arrested in 2002 for having 'weapons of mass destruction'
• Finance guru gives caller sharp wake up call after saying he wanted to retire at 58 with NO savings
• Horrific moment woman discovers giant rat staring up at her from the toilet while she was using it
• Major update in missing case of backpacker who disappeared in Yosemite National Park
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