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Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik and Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm face off in WNBL semi finals again Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik and Townsville Fire coach Shannon Seebohm face off in WNBL semi finals again Perth Lynx and Townsville Fire are preparing to meet in the finals for the third year in a row, and while there has been plenty of player turnover, the coaches and playing styles have remained the same. Source link #Perth #Lynx #coach #Ryan #Petrik #Townsville #Fire #coach #Shannon #Seebohm #face #WNBL #semi #finals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Florida man arrested after topping 130 mph on Suncoast Parkway: HCSO Florida man arrested after topping 130 mph on Suncoast Parkway: HCSO The Brief Hernando County deputies say Brent Syrkin, 30, was clocked driving 132 mph in a 70 mph zone on the Suncoast Parkway. Syrkin eventually pulled over, stopping at a car dealership off Cortez Blvd. in the Brooksville area, according to HCSO. He faces multiple charges, including reckless driving. BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – A man faces criminal charges after deputies clocked him driving 132 mph on the Suncoast Parkway, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Reckless driving arrest The backstory HCSO said a deputy tried to stop a driver later identified as Brent Syrkin, 30, for driving nearly twice the posted 70 mph speed limit on Wednesday. Syrkin eventually exited onto Cortez Blvd., according to deputies, then passed multiple other vehicles before pulling into a car dealership. Courtesy: Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Syrkin did not initially listen to their commands, but was soon arrested. Mugshot of Brent Syrkin. Courtesy: Hernando County Jail. What’s next Syrkin faces charges of reckless driving, resisting an officer without violence and possession of a prescription in violation of law. CLICK HERE:>>>Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source This story was written using information provided by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Source link #Florida #man #arrested #topping #mph #Suncoast #Parkway #HCSO Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Boeing CEO praises Elon Musk for helping with the delayed Air Force One delivery: 'He's a brilliant guy' – Business Insider Boeing CEO praises Elon Musk for helping with the delayed Air Force One delivery: 'He's a brilliant guy' – Business Insider Boeing CEO praises Elon Musk for helping with the delayed Air Force One delivery: ‘He’s a brilliant guy’ Business InsiderA Frustrated Trump Wants His New Air Force One Planes Pronto The New York TimesTrump is ‘not happy’ with Boeing over Air Force One delays, but airlines are growing upbeat CNBCBoeing CEO Says Musk Helping Speed Tardy Air Force One Jets BloombergTrump vents frustration with Boeing over Air Force One delays The Hill Source link #Boeing #CEO #praises #Elon #Musk #helping #delayed #Air #Force #delivery #039He039s #brilliant #guy039 #Business #Insider Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fortnite Lawless is finally here, and picking up powerful Boons will help you break open those vaults and take down enemies who dare cross your way. Fortnite Boons give you a passive ability to gain intel on the enemies’ positions, acquire ammo, or even get a few extra gold bars. If you’re looking for a way to obtain and use these Boons in your matches, look no further. View the full article

****** Ops 6 Map Drops a Sneaky Hint, Adding More Fuel to the Rumors of the New Tony Hawk Game ****** Ops 6 Map Drops a Sneaky Hint, Adding More Fuel to the Rumors of the New Tony Hawk Game Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 may have just given Tony Hawk fans a big reason to get excited. We just got the latest update for the game which brought back a remastered version of the fan-favorite Grind map and it seems that there’s a little hint hidden in the map. Players have found a sign within the map with the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater logo and the date 03.04.25 on it. It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a new Pro Skater game. | Image Credit: Activision Does that mean we can expect an announcement soon? There are already rumors about a possible remaster of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 after skater Tyshawn Jones recently claimed he’s appearing in a new remaster. March 4 is just around the corner so we won’t have to wait too long to find out what this means. Activision may have just used ****** Ops 6 to hint at a Tony Hawk game. And it seems like it might be a big one. | Image Credit: Treyarch The Grind map is one of the most popular and beloved maps in Call of Duty’s ****** Ops series. We first saw it in 2012’s ****** Ops 2 and it later returned in ****** Ops 4. We can now enjoy it in ****** Ops 6 but with a surprising twist. Hidden within the skatepark’s shop area, Charlie Intel has discovered a sign with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater logo, with the date March 4, 2025. Looks like a teaser for something related to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater has been found in ****** Ops 6’s Grind MP map! Announcement on March 4. pic.twitter.com/8efl6Qansl — CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) February 20, 2025 The timing of this teaser couldn’t be more interesting. Earlier this month, professional skateboarder Tyshawn Jones stated that he would be appearing in an upcoming Tony Hawk remaster. While he didn’t specify which game, his comments, combined with this latest tease in ****** Ops 6, seem to confirm that Activision is preparing to revive the franchise. And if this Easter egg wasn’t convincing enough for you, Tony Hawk himself responded to the post with the classic “eyes” emoji. With so many rumors circulating and an official tease now revealed, we can’t wait to see what’s in store in the next two weeks. Tyshawn Jones leaked that we’re getting another Tony Hawk Remaster!!! pic.twitter.com/P3X31bpUT8 — Simple Math Matrix (@SimpleMathMTRX) February 18, 2025 The choice of March 4 as the potential announcement date might not be random. If you look at how the date is written, 3/4, it looks like a clever nod to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4. So maybe Activision will finally give us the remastered versions of these beloved games. It’s a great way to build hype for a new game Subtle enough to be exciting, obvious enough to not be missed. | Image Credit: Treyarch The placement of the teaser in ****** Ops 6 is no coincidence. Activision owns both Call of Duty and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. It’s a good marketing tactic to use its most popular franchise as a platform to generate hype. Given the massive player base of the Call of Duty title, there was no way anyone was going to miss it, and we haven’t If a Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater remaster is indeed on the horizon, it would be a big comeback for the franchise. The first two games had remakes in 202 and were well received, and there is still a strong demand for a classic franchise like this. With Microsoft now owning Activision, we could even see the remaster launch directly on Xbox Game Pass as part of Microsoft’s new strategy. We have less than two weeks to go until the teased date and we don’t have to wait long to find out what’s in store for the Tony Hawk franchise. It could be a remaster of Pro Skater 3 + 4 or something entirely new but the signs are pointing toward a major announcement. Source link #****** #Ops #Map #Drops #Sneaky #Hint #Adding #Fuel #Rumors #Tony #Hawk #Game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Great Southern doctors honoured in WA Rural Health Long Service Awards for decades of service to region Great Southern doctors honoured in WA Rural Health Long Service Awards for decades of service to region The annual WA Rural Health Long Service Awards celebrated rural doctors who had worked as general practitioners for more than 20 years in rural WA, including three Great Southern doctors. Source link #Great #Southern #doctors #honoured #Rural #Health #Long #Service #Awards #decades #service #region Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why are so many planes crashing? This is what the data says Why are so many planes crashing? This is what the data says The last few months have seen a clutch of extraordinary plane crashes. This week, a Delta Airlines plane flipped upside down after a heavy landing at Toronto Airport. All passengers and crew survived the accident. The Toronto disaster came after a series of dramatic incidents in North America, including the terrible case of American Airlines Flight 5342 which collided with an army helicopter when coming into land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There were no survivors. Days later, a small aircraft fell from the sky above Philadelphia carrying a child who was recovering from life-saving treatment. And a week later, a small plane disappeared in Alaska sparking a widespread search effort. The bodies of the 10 passengers were later discovered. These events followed a particularly tumultuous Christmas ******* for aviation. On December 25, an Azerbaijan Airlines plane was allegedly struck by missiles in Russian airspace, forcing a ******-landing in Kazakhstan, killing 38 of the 67 on board. Days later a Jeju Air commuter jet collided with a wall at the end of the runway at Muan International Airport, killing all but two of the 181 people on board. As the cases stack up, we cannot avoid the question: is flying becoming more dangerous? The hard data suggests that the simple answer to this question is “yes”, but when we dig into the statistics we can see that the truth is more nuanced. How many planes ****** a year? Air accident records show that 2024 was the deadliest year for air disasters since 2018. There were 16 fatal accidents resulting in the deaths of 333 passengers and crew. This came after 2023, which was one of the safest years for air traffic accidents with just six fatal accidents resulting in the deaths of 115 passengers. However, it is worth noting that the 2024 fatality figures were looking similar to the year before until the very end of December. The two air disasters in Kazakhstan and South Korea almost tripled the annual fatality count, from 116 to 333. These two disasters turned 2024 from looking like a positive year for aviation safety to one of the worst in a decade. Last year we did see a higher-than-usual number of accidents involving scheduled passenger services. Sometimes, an entire year will pass with zero fatalities on commercial planes. But in addition to the disasters mentioned above, last year a passenger died on board Singapore Airlines 777-300ER due to turbulence, and a member of cabin crew died during a smoke and fumes incident on board a Swiss Airbus A220-300. The perception of things getting worse There has been greater scrutiny around the safety of aviation after a string of high-profile incidents in recent years, particularly on Boeing planes. Last April, passengers watched on in horror as the engine cowling of a Boeing 737 flapped in the wind and dislodged from the aircraft during take-off. The plane returned safely to Denver International Airport with all passengers unharmed. This came after a door plug came off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 at 1,600ft, creating a large hole in the side of the plane and ripping the shirt off a child’s back. One flight attendant reportedly sustained minor injuries in the incident. The reason that Boeing faces greater scrutiny is that in 2018 and 2019 two Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft crashed – one a Lion Air flight in Indonesia, the other an Ethiopian Airlines flight – killing a total of 346 people. Investigators later discovered the crashes were linked to the activation of a new flight stabilisation feature. After software updates and intensive safety checks, the 737 Max 8 returned to service at the end of 2020. It is worth considering that incidents have always occurred at 35,000ft, but we have greater awareness of these with the proliferation of smart phones and social media. If every incident, however minor, is captured on video and posted online, the upshot is a skewed sense of flying becoming less safe. But the opposite is in fact true. The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that was allegedly struck by missiles in Russian airspace on Christmas Day last year – Reuters What the experts say Despite the fact that 2024 was the deadliest year for aviation since 2018, the past decade has been by far the safest on record. British and Irish airlines have the best safety records in the world, with both Ryanair and easyJet having never suffered a fatal accident. John Grant of flight database and statistics company OAG, says: “In 2024 there were over 37 million scheduled flights operated by airlines around the world and the number of major incidents could be counted on two hands. “Such a level of safe flight completion highlights and confirms that air travel is one of the safest forms of transport available and that the professionalism and technical expertise of the industry continues to ensure that safety remains at the very heart of all flights operated.” Brian Smith, a pilot who has flown for many decades for commercial and cargo airlines, says: “There have been several recent fatal accidents that understandably raise questions about the overall safety of air travel. Accident trends have followed a positive trajectory over the last 70 years when viewed against the volume of departures. For example, in 1959, there were 40 fatal accidents per one million aircraft departures in the US. Within 10 years this had improved to less than two in every million departures, falling to around 0.1 per million in 2014. “Giant strides in technology, in particular reliability of the jet engine, sea change improvements in aircraft control systems and in air traffic control, have made air travel the clear winner in terms of safety. So improved has been technology, that human factors like pilot error have overtaken mechanical or system failure as the main cause of accidents. The American Airlines plane that collided with an army helicopter when coming into land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Jan 30 2025 – Getty “The industry, and the organisations that regulate it, have brought about manifest improvements in human factors and pilot interaction with automation, through the introduction of Evidence Based Training (EBT). Pilot training encompasses the study of recent significant events to raise awareness of negative trends and develop strategies to mitigate them. “There will always be statistical blips, but overall, I believe aviation is still the safest form of travel, and passengers should continue to have confidence in the industry.” John Strickland, an aviation expert at JLS Consultancy, says: “Flying remains an incredibly safe form of transport. Whilst every accident, especially where there are fatalities, is regrettable, they have to be viewed in the context of millions of flights operated and millions of passengers flown safely annually. For airlines safety is paramount, as is safety oversight by many global regulators.” Damien Devlin, a lecturer in aviation management at the University of East London, says: “Recent incidents will inevitably attract attention and focus on the aviation sector. However, occurrences like this remain almost incalculably rare. “According to IATA, there is, on average, just one accident for every 1.26 million flights. Though challenges persist during the take-off and landing phases, where half of the accidents occur. The industry must continue identifying how training, technology and flight decision-making can further enhance safety and its safety culture. “Nevertheless, for perspective, a person would need to travel by air daily for 103,239 years to encounter a fatal accident.” Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Source link #planes #crashing #data Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Experimental vaccine for common ******* shows potential in clinical trial – AOL Experimental vaccine for common ******* shows potential in clinical trial – AOL Experimental vaccine for common ******* shows potential in clinical trial AOLView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Experimental #vaccine #common #******* #shows #potential #clinical #trial #AOL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sandy Brock’s journey from Northern Territory talent to West Coast Eagles rookie full of pit stops Sandy Brock’s journey from Northern Territory talent to West Coast Eagles rookie full of pit stops From Darwin to Mandurah to the Gold Coast and now Lathlain — Sandy Brock has been through a few pit stops so far in his football career. Source link #Sandy #Brocks #journey #Northern #Territory #talent #West #Coast #Eagles #rookie #full #pit #stops Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

That asteroid hurtling toward Earth is starting to look scarier That asteroid hurtling toward Earth is starting to look scarier There’s a 3.1% chance an asteroid will hit Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. But there’s no reason to panic — at least not yet. Here’s what you need to know. What asteroid? A space rock called 2024 YR4 is now the asteroid with the highest-ever chance of possibly hitting Earth. Scientists don’t know exactly how big it is, but they think it measures between 130 and 300 feet. They also aren’t sure exactly what it’s made of. Where would it hit? If 2024 YR4 does enter the atmosphere, the chances that it will hit the ocean are pretty high. That’s good news! However, some of the project paths currently overlap with a few major cities, including Mumbai, Lagos, and Bogotá. What happens if it hits? Lorien Wheeler, an engineer at the Asteroid Threat Assessment Project at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California, told The New York Times that if 2024 YR4 hits the open ocean, it “would be unlikely to cause a significant tsunami.” But Mark Boslough, a physicist at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, said it would be much worse if it hits solid ground. “The asteroid would create an enormous explosion,” he told The Times, and it would likely leave a massive crater. It also could create a “hot jet of asteroid vapor that would descend to the surface and incinerate everything” nearby. Much of how impactful it is also depends on what the asteroid is made of. “We don’t know how dense or porous it is, so its mass, and therefore the energy it would release if it strikes Earth’s surface or explodes in the atmosphere, is uncertain,” Boslough said. Should I panic? No. The chances of impact are about the same as a high school senior’s chances of getting into Harvard — that’s quite low. And it’s still a long way away. Astronomers once predicted an asteroid much ******* than 2024 YR4 had a 2.7% chance of hitting Earth. Then those odds went down to zero. A lot can change in seven years. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Source link #asteroid #hurtling #Earth #starting #scarier Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles – The Associated Press European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles – The Associated Press European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles The Associated PressUK and France Plan Appeal to Trump for US Air Support in Ukraine BloombergEuropeans explore troops for Ukraine ceasefire — and want U.S. support The Washington PostBritain and France working on plans for ‘reassurance force’ to protect Ukraine The GuardianTell us if you think British troops should be deployed in Ukraine The Independent Source link #European #troops #support #part #emerging #plan #Ukraine #faces #hurdles #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WAFL 2025: The bounce is back after two year absence to help AFL talent pathway WAFL 2025: The bounce is back after two year absence to help AFL talent pathway The West *********** Football League will reintroduce centre-bounces after a two-year absence this season. Source link #WAFL #bounce #year #absence #AFL #talent #pathway Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kremlin offers Trump support in Zelenskiy spat as Putin ally says US leader is ‘200% right’ Kremlin offers Trump support in Zelenskiy spat as Putin ally says US leader is ‘200% right’ By Dmitry Antonov and Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) – The Kremlin offered Donald Trump support in his standoff with Volodymyr Zelenskiy, accusing the Ukrainian president of making “inadmissible” remarks about world leaders as a Russian official said he was stunned by how fast the U.S stance had shifted. Trump’s return to the presidency has begun to warm moribund U.S.-Russia ties, which fell to their lowest point since the 1962 Cuban missile crisis under Joe Biden, Trump’s predecessor, due to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By contrast, Kyiv’s ties with Washington, crucial to its battlefield defence against Russia, have begun to fracture under Trump with tensions around a potential U.S. deal to exploit Ukraine’s natural resources and over a U.S. decision to hold two-way talks with Russia about Ukraine without Kyiv. Zelenskiy on Wednesday accused Trump of living in a “disinformation bubble” after Trump called him “a dictator” and dismissed as false a claim by Trump that his popularity rating was just 4%. The Kremlin weighed in on Trump’s side on Thursday. “The rhetoric of Zelenskiy and many representatives of the Kyiv regime leaves much to be desired. The fact that Zelenskiy’s rating is falling is an absolutely obvious trend,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Peskov said he didn’t want to get into details on numbers though when it came to discussing Zelenskiy’s popularity, which opinion polls in Ukraine show is above 50%. ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ CRITICISM “Often representatives of the Ukrainian regime, especially in recent months, allow themselves to say absolutely unacceptable things about heads of other states,” said Peskov, without providing examples. “We see that there are certain differences between Washington and Kyiv,” he added, accusing Ukraine of spending foreign taxpayers’ money in an uncontrolled way and balking at attempts to hold it to account for funds spent in the past. That criticism, which Ukraine has repeatedly denied when it has come from U.S. politicians, is part of a pattern which has seen Russian politicians from President Vladimir Putin on down sometimes offering support for Trump administration talking points. Trump’s swift move to repair ties with Moscow, his equally fast falling out with Kyiv and Vice President JD Vance’s sharp criticism of Europe at the Munich Security Conference have left traditional U.S. allies stunned and scrambling to forge a common response. Britain has said it would be willing to send troops to support Ukraine, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez plans to visit Kyiv on Monday to show his country’s support for Zelenskiy and Ukrainian democracy. Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and now deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said he was stunned at how quickly Trump’s stance on Ukraine had evolved. “‘A Dictator without Elections, Zelenskyy better move fast or he is not going to have a Country left.’ If you’d told me just three months ago that these were the words of the US president, I would have laughed out loud,” Medvedev wrote on X in English. “Trump is 200 percent right,” said Medvedev. With a possible Putin-Trump meeting on the agenda, U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine in the pipeline, and a souring of ties between Kyiv and Washington, there are cautious hopes in Moscow that it may be possible to end the war on many of its own terms. Zelenskiy has long been seen by the Russian leadership as a potential obstacle to getting an agreement on ending the war because he has been so vociferous in his opposition to Moscow and is seen as unbending when it comes to his terms for a potential settlement. Putin, and now Trump, have suggested Zelenskiy must hold an election to renew his mandate given that an election due last year was not held because of martial law. Zelenskiy has said that it’s not the right moment to hold an election. Some hardliners in Russia, like Konstantin Malofeyev, a wealthy nationalist businessman, said Zelenskiy needs to hold and lose an election before a peace deal can be struck. “Yes, the duped voters (of Ukraine) will still elect an anti-Russian president. But it won’t be Zelenskiy,” Malofeyev said on Telegram. “The new Ukrainian authorities will be able to do a deal.” (Reporting by Dmitry Antonov in Moscow and Andrew Osborn in London; editing by Sharon Singleton) Source link #Kremlin #offers #Trump #support #Zelenskiy #spat #Putin #ally #leader Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** shares lift Asia, gold heads for eighth straight weekly gain – Reuters ******** shares lift Asia, gold heads for eighth straight weekly gain – Reuters ******** shares lift Asia, gold heads for eighth straight weekly gain ReutersView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #******** #shares #lift #Asia #gold #heads #eighth #straight #weekly #gain #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Avowed is finally out, allowing players to explore the world of Eora from up close. But as with any game resembling those made by Bethesda Game Studios, mods are where all the fun is. So, here are the best mods for Avowed available now, listed in one spot for your convenience. Table of contentsThe best mods for Avowed, listedOptimized Tweaks AVDBetter CompanionsBetter AttributesBetter Carry Weight and EncumbranceGoth Envoy presetNo-IntroTruly Realistic ColorsHow to download and install mods for Avowed The best mods for Avowed, listed Avowed is a young game, having been on the market only briefly at the time of writing. Therefore, the scope and scale of its mods won’t be on the levels of Skyrim, but there are still great options to choose from, whether they’re gameplay, performance, or other improvements. View the full article

'Deplorable' Nauru visa deal to face court challenge 'Deplorable' Nauru visa deal to face court challenge A legal not-for-profit has launched High Court action to stop an immigration detainee being sent to Nauru in a controversial visa deal with the Pacific nation. Source link #039Deplorable039 #Nauru #visa #deal #face #court #challenge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Giant brawl breaks out at Gadsden County High School Giant brawl breaks out at Gadsden County High School A violent melee broke out at Gadsden County High School Thursday, with dozens of students brawling in an incident captured on video that left parents worried and the campus reportedly on lockdown. Gadsden County Schools Superintendent Elijah Key Jr. confirmed that the fight occurred, though he said he didn’t have details. He said he was unsure about injuries but that one student was reportedly hurt. There were reports of three ambulances being called to the school. “The only thing I can really say is pretty much all the students that have been involved in that situation will be dealt with according to the code of student conduct,” he said. At 3:30 p.m., the Gadsden County School District acknowledged the brawl in a Facebook post. “The Gadsden County School District is aware of the video showing a brawl at Gadsden County High School,” the post stated. “This behavior will not be tolerated, and disciplinary action will be taken in strict accordance with the Code of Conduct. We fully cooperate with the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office as the investigation progresses. The safety of our students is our highest priority.” Superintendent Key, who was attending the Florida Association of District School Superintendents in Orlando, said he had just watched one of the videos of the brawl on Facebook. The videos showed numerous students involving in a massive fight, prompting numerous comments by concerned parents. “I’m a parent of two kids myself who go out there, so I totally understand their fear,” Key told the Democrat in an interview. “It’s unacceptable in our school community. That type of behavior is just unacceptable.” Capt. Anglie Holmes, spokeswoman for the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office, confirmed that the agency responded to the scene. However, she couldn’t immediately provide any information. Someone posted videos of the fights on Facebook along with a warning for parents: “Check on ya kids at Gadsden high school. One just left by ambulance after a fight and another ambulance pulling up! School on lockdown I couldn’t even get in!” Gadsden County High School in Havana, Florida. The videos showed students screaming and shouting in the cafeteria — with some yelling in fear and others encouraging the brawlers. Students gathered around the fights, some standing on tables, trying to watch and record the violence. At one point, students can be seen pummeling one another in a massive dog pile as someone smashes a wooden stool of the top of them. A few feet over, two girls fought with one pinned to the ground and the other on top of her hitting and kicking her head into the tile floor. Surrounding students pulled her off as what appeared to be an injured girl lay on the ground hardly moving. A sheriff’s deputy is seen later in the video breaking up the crowd with another adult. This is a developing story. Check back for details. Contact Jeff Burlew at *****@*****.tld or 850-599-2180. Elena Barrera can be reached at *****@*****.tld. This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Giant brawl breaks out at Gadsden County, Florida, High School Source link #Giant #brawl #breaks #Gadsden #County #High #School Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot in shoulder – The Washington Post Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot in shoulder – The Washington Post Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot in shoulder The Washington PostA life-threatening blood clot sidelined NBA All-Star Victor Wembanyama. Here’s what to know CNNWemby out for the rest of the season for San Antonio Spurs Texas Public RadioSuns’ inevitable fate keeps hovering over them in loss to Spurs Arizona SportsWith Victor Wembanyama out, Jaren Jackson Jr. becomes new favorite for NBA Defensive Player of the Year Yahoo Sports Source link #Victor #Wembanyama #rest #NBA #season #blood #clot #shoulder #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Herd on the Terrace: Chris Ellison shows who’s boss as Mark Wilson put back in his box Herd on the Terrace: Chris Ellison shows who’s boss as Mark Wilson put back in his box Chris Ellison shows no mercy gagging Mark Wilson as lieutenant tries to fill information gap. Source link #Herd #Terrace #Chris #Ellison #shows #whos #boss #Mark #Wilson #put #box Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A new event has begun in Marvel Rivals following the mid-season patch introducing The Thing and Human Torch, with plenty of free rewards to earn. Marvel Rivals has consistently offered plenty to entice players since it first released in December last year, including regular events with limited-time rewards earned via in-game progression. View the full article

A New Study Has Identified The 1 Grandparent Who Has The Biggest Impact On Kids, And It Makes A Lot Of Sense A New Study Has Identified The 1 Grandparent Who Has The Biggest Impact On Kids, And It Makes A Lot Of Sense If you’ve ever known the relief of a grandmother’s embrace or the comfort of pulling up in her driveway and knowing that a hot meal was waiting for you, then you probably don’t need any research to tell you that a grandmother’s presence has restorative effects. Three people seated at a dining table with a cake and drinks; a child in a high chair smiles, and two adults sit nearby Though we can’t precisely quantify the effect of a grandmother’s love, a new study offers statistical proof that grandmothers do help children weather life’s hardships. How do grandmothers protect us? A young graduate in cap and gown holds a diploma, smiling with two elderly people, possibly family, celebrating her achievement Researchers at the University of Turku, in Finland, looked at data collected in a 2007 survey completed by 1,566 English and Welsh youth, ages 11 to 16. Youth who lived with their grandparents or who did not have at least one living grandparent were excluded from the study. The survey included a behavioral screening questionnaire to measure the young people’s emotional and behavioral problems. “Our main finding was that investment from maternal grandmothers seemed to be able to protect their grandchild from the negative influence of experiencing multiple adverse early-life experiences,” Samuli Helle, the lead researcher, told HuffPost. “Adverse childhood experiences” is a phrase psychologists and others use to describe “traumatic events or difficult circumstances that happened between the ages of 0 to 17,” Whitney Raglin Bignall, associate clinical director for the Kids Mental Health Foundation, explained to HuffPost. Examples, she said, might include “abuse, neglect, having an incarcerated caregiver, witnessing violence,” living with a caregiver with substance abuse issues or living in poverty or in an under-resourced setting. Though not every person who has an adverse childhood experience will go on to have issues, they are more likely to — and this likelihood increases with every additional trauma. In childhood, Bignall said, these experiences may “change brain development and impact their body’s response to stress,” “negatively impact their ability to develop healthy relationships,” “impact their ability to pay attention, learn and make decisions” and “lead to poor mental health.” In adulthood, a person is also more likely to experience mental health problems as well as substance use issues and chronic physical health concerns, such as diabetes, asthma and *******. So having the ability to prevent adverse childhood experiences, or to blunt their effect somehow, can have a positive influence on a person for many years. This is where the grandmothers come in. Kids who had adverse childhood experiences were less likely to show the negative effects of these experiences as they grew if there was a maternal grandmother in their life who offered support, such as child care or financial assistance. Interestingly, the researchers found this protective, or “buffering,” effect only with maternal grandmothers, not other grandparents. Helle said that this finding was expected and in line with an evolutionary theory known as the grandmother hypothesis, which states that by helping to care for children, grandmothers increase their daughter’s fertility. Helle cautioned, however, that the University of Turku study reveals an average statistical pattern and that in real life there may be numerous examples of grandfathers or paternal grandmothers providing the same care to the same protective effect. Helle also noted that this buffering effect isn’t powerful enough to completely erase the impact of trauma. “Not even the highest level of investment from maternal grandmothers seen in these data was able to fully safeguard grandchildren from the negative effects of adverse early-life experiences,” he said. Because the effect of adverse events in childhood lasts for many years, so may a grandmother’s buffering. “By being able to protect their grandchildren from the ‘full impact’ of adverse life events, maternal grandmothers’ investment in their grandchildren can produce a long-lasting impact on the development and wellbeing of these children,” Helle said. How to support a child facing hardship. An elderly woman and a toddler sit on a bed, looking and pointing at something outside the window. A vintage radio sits in the background One of the best ways to counter the harm of an adverse childhood experience is for the child to have a strong support system, Bignall said. “This includes having an ongoing and trusting relationship with an adult. An involved grandmother who is consistent, loving and available can be an essential buffer for children,” she explained. No matter what role you play in a child’s life, she recommended the following ways to support a child who is facing hardship: Provide consistent routines. Provide a stable environment. Be open, honest, nonjudgmental and warm. Model healthy ways to manage stress. Provide praise and encouragement. Share your family’s culture and traditions to increase a sense of belonging. Provide opportunities to connect with other adults who can help provide supportive relationships. With all of their experience and wisdom, grandparents in particular are able to pass along culture and traditions in addition to offering support and guidance. “There is something that is very special about the love of a grandparent, and when given it is uniquely additive to children,” Bignall said. This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Source link #Study #Identified #Grandparent #Biggest #Impact #Kids #Lot #Sense Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed as China benchmarks surge while others slip – The Associated Press Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed as China benchmarks surge while others slip – The Associated Press Stock market today: Asia shares trade mixed as China benchmarks surge while others slip The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Stock #market #today #Asia #shares #trade #mixed #China #benchmarks #surge #slip #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RBA governor Michele Bullock warns high prices are here to stay RBA governor Michele Bullock warns high prices are here to stay They are the five words Australians battling to get by didn’t want to hear, but the Reserve Bank governor has made it clear that prices won’t be coming down. Michele Bullock delivered the bad news on Friday, warning that despite inflation being reined in, the 18 per cent rise in prices seen since the start of the pandemic-induced cycle was here to stay. The comments came days after Australians were given their first interest rate cut since November 2020, with the RBA cutting the cash 0.25 percentage points to 4.1 per cent. Part of the problem is that the RBA and its board didn’t move fast enough to combat inflation when it started surging in mid-2021. It was one of the last central banks to raise rates in response to inflation driven by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In an extraordinary admission during a three-hour grilling by politicians in Canberra, Ms Bullock conceded the RBA — when it was still led by her predecessor Philip Lowe — took too long to lift interest rates when prices first took off. This week’s rate cut was to avoid being late again, she said. “Arguably we were late raising interest rates on the way up, we didn’t respond as quickly as we should have to rising inflation,” Ms Bullock told a Senate committee. She pointed to better than expected inflation data in December, and the fact that wages were “well behaved” as giving the Bank enough confidence to act and get in front of the lag effect of rate movements. Core inflation slowed to 3.2 per cent in December — the slowest pace since 2021 — as it edges closer to the RBA’s target range of 2 to 3 per cent. “I think the board has been quite cognisant of the fact that . . . if we’re going to start reducing interest rates, then we need to be thinking of doing it not when we are already back in the (inflation target) band, but as we start to get more confidence that we’re coming back to the band.” But Ms Bullock warned that slowing inflation would not translate to hip pocket relief. “The unfortunate news is that the price level doesn’t go back,” she said. “We can get inflation down to stop it increasing quite so quickly in the future, but the price level isn’t going back to where people remember it being a few years ago,” she said. Wages would have to do the work instead. “I don’t expect it will start feeling better immediately, but I think if we can keep inflation back down in the target band and real wages are rising, I think people will start to feel a bit better over the coming year,” she said. Ms Bullock continued to assert that the Bank would be “data-driven” and “cautious” in the next rate cut, explaining that it was treading a so-called “narrow path” between keeping inflation in check or overly stimulating the economy. Speaking to reporters, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said Ms Bullock had done an “exceptional job” as governor, while underscoring the central bank’s independence. “Everyone’s 20/20 with the benefit of hindsight and no doubt the bank, if they believe that they’ve made mistakes in the past, they’ll learn from that so that they can get it right into the future,” he said. The RBA governor also spoke about the declining use of cash, which she said may only be around for another 10 years. However, she committed to ensuring Australians will be able to access and use cash despite “considerable challenges” faced in its distribution system. “Cash is used as a store of wealth, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty, and can be a useful backup for electronic methods of payment,” she said. “The RBA is committed to supporting the *********** Government’s policy objective to ensure cash remains a viable means of payment for as long as Australians want or need to use cash.” Source link #RBA #governor #Michele #Bullock #warns #high #prices #stay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Said to Get AI-Powered Visual Intelligence Features Soon iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Said to Get AI-Powered Visual Intelligence Features Soon iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could soon support visual intelligence, a new leak claimed. Visual intelligence in Apple Intelligence refers to tasks that require computer vision. These are currently only available to the iPhone 16 series, despite the iPhone 15 Pro models supporting on-device artificial intelligence (AI) processing. As per the tipster, the decision was taken after Apple found a solution to integrate these AI features in the recently launched iPhone 16e despite the lack of the Camera Control button. iPhone 15 Pro Models Could Get Visual Intelligence Features John Gruber, the co-creator of the Markdown markup language, claimed in a blog post that iPhone 15 Pro models could get visual intelligence features as soon as April. Citing unnamed Apple representatives, the tipster claimed that smartphone owners will be able to bind the feature with the Action Button. This is said to be rolled out with the iOS 18.4 update. Notably, visual intelligence allows iPhone 16 series users to long press the Camera Control button to quickly use the camera’s viewfinder to look up details about a business, translate text, summarise text or read written text aloud as well as identify plants, animals, and more. So far, the feature was exclusive to the latest generation of the iPhone as the only way to access it was with the Camera Control button. However, with the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple also added visual intelligence in the Control Center and added the ability to bind the feature via the Action Button. Now, it appears the same will be added to the iPhone 15 Pro models. Notably, visual intelligence was the only Apple Intelligence feature that was not rolled out to last year’s Pro models with the iOS 18.2 update. Many speculated that this was being done to create a distinction between the two generations, however, that may not be the case. Gruber speculated that the Cupertino-based tech giant was waiting for the launch of the iPhone 16e before expanding the feature to older devices. Interestingly, Apple has also integrated visual intelligence with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and gives users an option to access the chatbot to ask queries about surrounding objects. Source link #iPhone #Pro #iPhone #Pro #Max #AIPowered #Visual #Intelligence #Features Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Warning signs for Trump in new polling Warning signs for Trump in new polling Donald Trump’s honeymoon may be wearing off. New polls show a majority of Americans say he has overstepped his presidential authority — and hasn’t done enough to address high prices. Two new polls from CNN/SSRS and The Washington Post/Ipsos show the GOP president’s approval rating underwater (47-52 in the CNN poll, 45-53 in the Post), a shift from polling earlier this year that found voters roughly divided on him, with some surveys even showing a positive approval rating. One reason for the erosion of support: a slight majority of respondents in both surveys said Trump has overstepped his presidential power in his attempts to reshape the federal government driven by tech billionaire Elon Musk. Many of Trump’s most controversial early initiatives, including a sweeping spending freeze, have been blocked in court thus far, but the new administration has still made waves with layoffs of federal workers, cuts to federal contracts and a flood of executive orders. Those activities haven’t been popular, the new polling found. In the Post survey, for example, 58 percent of respondents opposed laying off large numbers of federal workers. And Musk, Trump’s most high-profile adviser, is not getting good marks either: Just 34 percent of respondents in the Post poll approved of Musk’s role in the federal government, while 54 percent of respondents in the CNN poll said it was bad for Trump to have given the SpaceX CEO a prominent role in his administration. Americans also remain skeptical of Trump’s handling of an issue the public has long said is among the most important: high prices. In the CNN survey, 62 percent of respondents — including 47 percent of Republicans — said the president has not done enough to try to reduce the prices of everyday goods. And tariffs, perhaps Trump’s signature economic issue so far, aren’t seen as a solution: 69 percent of respondents in the Post poll said tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China would make products in the U.S. more expensive. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the polls Thursday morning. The new polling was not all bad news for Trump. Support for him is still a few points higher than it was at this point in his first presidential term, when he entered office having lost the popular vote. And his approach on immigration has earned higher marks than his handling of the economy or efforts to shrink the federal government. Trump is also not the only one drawing ire: Nearly three-quarters of Democrats and Democratic-leaning adults in the CNN poll said congressional Democrats weren’t doing enough to check the GOP president. The CNN/SSRS poll surveyed 1,206 U.S. adults from Feb. 13-17 and had a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. The Washington Post/Ipsos poll surveyed 2,601 adults from Feb. 13-18 and had a margin of error of 2.1 points. Source link #Warning #signs #Trump #polling Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]