You will now be able to leave WhatsApp groups without alerting everyone

Aug 9 2022

WhatsApp is releasing new privacy features which seek to protect messages and keep them as private and secure as face to face conversations.

Unveiled by Mark Zuckerberg on Instagram, the messaging app is set to roll out a batch of new features which, among other things, help you avoid your contacts even more.

One of the more interesting features in the new rollout lets users leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying everyone. This will not only boost privacy but also save that tinge of embarrassment we sometimes we feel when exiting a group.

Another feature will allow users to control who can see that they are officially online, thereby avoiding any unwanted conversations. Users will also be able to prevent screenshots on ‘view once messages’ to ensure that their privacy is maintained.

Some of these features will be released this month with others still undergoing development. This comes as WhatsApp makes several small updates such as speeding up voice messages and letting Android users transfer chat history to iPhone.

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Maltese Footballer graduates from Science Degree AND plays in English Premier League

Aug 9 2022

Malta Daily has caught up with local football starlet Maria Farrugia after she managed to balance both graduating from a science degree in Sport and Exercise Science whilst also playing in the English Premier League.

Having just shifted team to Durham Women FC, we celebrated her massive achievement by giving Maria space to talk all about her experience. Here is what she had to say:

How did you juggle your studies and social life whilst at the same time playing for one of the largest clubs in the UK (Sunderland)?

“Achieving a balance between studies, football and social life while at university was a bit challenging. However, by planning and managing my time well, as well as setting priorities, it helped me to stay organised and on top of everything. In addition, my family and friends have been a constant source of support and encouragement throughout this journey, which I cannot thank them enough for.”

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What course did you graduate from and how do you think it will help you in, not only your sporting career, but your personal life as well?

“I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Northumbria University, UK. The degree has helped me gain a better understanding of sports performance along with subject-specific knowledge in areas such as anatomy, physiology, psychology, and biomechanics.

In addition, I have gained knowledge, skills, and experience that will be useful in my career and life in general as the the demand for sports science is increasing year after year and this opens up more doors in the future.”

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What advice do you give to young Maltese athletes who are maybe scared to take the next step abroad because of their education and the lack of safety they might feel?

“My advice would be to push themselves beyond their comfort zones. It’s perfectly normal to be nervous and anxious before moving abroad, but pushing yourself beyond your comfort zones can help you develop and achieve your goals not only as an athlete but also as a person.”

How do you feel when you come back to Malta and get to represent your country internationally, playing with the likes of Haley Bugeja and Rachel Cuschieri?

“Representing your country is one of the most honourable things you can do. It is such a special and proud moment every time you wear the shirt and step onto the pitch with your teammates. It is an indescribable feeling. I believe every player is able to contribute to the team.” Hopefully in the coming games everyone will give their best as they always do to be able to gain positive results.

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Even though you’re only 21, you have already achieved quite a lot in the football world. Do you have any specific targets or goals that you would like to see yourself achieve come the end of your career?

“One of my goals is to play at the highest level possible for one of the largest clubs in the world, but I must continue to work hard, improve every day, and always keep my feet on the ground.”

Farrugia also took the opportunity to give special thanks to the Malta Sport Scholarship for assisting her financially, something which the footballer states she will be forever grateful for.

Kudos Maria!

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Bjorn Formosa and wife Maria celebrate 7 year anniversary

Aug 9 2022

In a recent wholesome Facebook post, ALS activist Bjorn Formosa revealed that today seven years ago he and his wife Maria began their relationship for the first time.

In the post he said that “Everything started 7 years ago” and confirmed that after knowing each other at Junior College, they met again through the power of social media. He reminisced about how that same girl he knew from Junior College sent him a friend request on Facebook.

She immediately wanted to help him after seeing him in an interview with Times of Malta, saying that from that day forward she has helped everyday and became a part of everything he did in his life. The two not only got married but also started their family together.

He continued by thanking her for everything and revealing one of the very first pictures they took together; a picture he clearly holds close to his heart.

Bjorn ended the post by stating that on the 25th of September they will be helping more in Dar Bjorn’s upcoming fundraising marathon.

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Foreign woman in Malta finds hair loss hack after shower causes issue

Aug 9 2022

In a TikTok video making the rounds on Maltese social media, a foreign woman in Malta has claimed to have found a hair loss hack that is now being picked up by many of her followers.

The woman reveals that she was worried about her sudden increase in hair loss. Speaking around with friends, she was tipped off at the possibility that this was being caused by shower water.

She went on to purchase a water filter, and lo and behold, the hair loss decreased significantly. She compared clumps of lost hair after showering from before and after, with the latter being mere strands.

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It also helps that i now follow better hair care routine. If you want to get the same water filter i use, it is linked in my bio. #hairfall #hairtok #haircare #hairlossremedy #malta #fyp

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Documenting her experience on TikTok, the video raked up thousands of views and re-shares as people revealed that they were having the same experience in Malta.

This isn’t the first time Malta’s water systems have raised suspicions. A research published in 2020 showed that exposure to chemicals in Malta’s tap water is linked to almost a fifth of all bladder cancer cases.

The study reported that the local situation is among the worst in Europe, with the amount of hazardous chemicals in the water and the associated risks being the second-highest compared to other EU states.

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