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Kurdish PKK disbands and ends Turkey insurgency, PKK-linked agency says – Reuters Kurdish PKK disbands and ends Turkey insurgency, PKK-linked agency says – Reuters Kurdish PKK disbands and ends Turkey insurgency, PKK-linked agency says ReutersA Kurdish militant group decides to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey AP NewsKurdish Insurgent Group Says It Will End Conflict With Turkish State The New York TimesKurdish militants decide to disband and disarm as part of peace initiative with Turkey, Kurdish media report ABC NewsKurdish Separatist Group PKK Ends 40-Year War Against Turkey Bloomberg Source link #Kurdish #PKK #disbands #ends #Turkey #insurgency #PKKlinked #agency #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

These Nintendo Switch games need Switch 2 Editions These Nintendo Switch games need Switch 2 Editions NE: “Nintendo recently released a list of games getting Switch 2 patches – here are a few games we’d like to see added to the list.” Source link #Nintendo #Switch #games #Switch #Editions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rockingham Woodworkers Club venture into the Perth Makers Market for the first time this weekend Rockingham Woodworkers Club venture into the Perth Makers Market for the first time this weekend Rockingham Woodworking Club is venturing into the market scene for the first time at Perth Makers Market this weekend. Source link #Rockingham #Woodworkers #Club #venture #Perth #Makers #Market #time #weekend Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tekken 8 Reveals Fahkumram as Next Playable Character and Updates to Balance and Ranked Matches Tekken 8 Reveals Fahkumram as Next Playable Character and Updates to Balance and Ranked Matches Thanks to the PS5 console bundle, Sony’s adorable platformer Astro Bot remains very high in the ***’s physical games chart. It’s in second place, and has been in the top three for many weeks in a row. Tekken 8 has returned to the top 10, coming back from the dead straight to number three. Source link #Tekken #Reveals #Fahkumram #Playable #Character #Updates #Balance #Ranked #Matches Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Albanian election result unclear after broadcasters withhold exit polls – politico.eu Albanian election result unclear after broadcasters withhold exit polls – politico.eu Albanian election result unclear after broadcasters withhold exit polls politico.euAlbania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term, promising EU integration ReutersPolls close in Albanians election dominated by uphill efforts to join the EU PBSAlbania votes in general elections as PM Edi Rama seeks a fourth term Al JazeeraTrump’s Ally PM Seeks to Anchor Albania in Europe: What to Watch Bloomberg Source link #Albanian #election #result #unclear #broadcasters #withhold #exit #polls #politico.eu Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The real problem facing Britain’s depleted armed forces The real problem facing Britain’s depleted armed forces BBC On a March day this year, a British nuclear-armed submarine quietly returned to its base on the west coast of Scotland after a record-breaking 204 days underwater. HMS Vanguard had 130 crew members on board. They had spent nearly seven months without fresh air or daylight, and with little communication. Patrols of the ***’s nuclear-armed submarines are supposed to last no longer than three months. But the last eight patrols have all exceeded five months, as the navy’s ageing fleet of submarines requires ever more time in maintenance. It means the submariners on board are spending longer and longer underwater. A submariner who was on board one of those long patrols described to me a worrying situation in which the crew ran low on food and medicines. Towards the end of the patrol he described how hungry crew members rummaged for tins of food in hidden compartments inside the submarine. He said they even had to make bread out of custard powder, because they’d run out of flour. The navy has long found it difficult to recruit sailors into its Submarine Service, often known as the “Silent Service”. But the case of the 204-day patrol by HMS Vanguard raises a wider issue. Crown copyright Keir Starmer visits one of the Royal Navy’s Vanguard Class submarines Virtually everyone agrees that Britain’s armed forces are depleted. Troop numbers are down, morale is weak, and some ageing equipment is in a poor state. And all this comes at a time of greater geopolitical uncertainty, as the threat from Russia looms large across Europe. Within the next few months, the government will publish its long-awaited Strategic Defence Review – a consultation launched by Sir Keir Starmer shortly after he arrived in Downing Street last summer, designed to identify threats to Britain and recommend how the armed forces can meet them. But there are already doubts over how much it can realistically achieve. So, as the world becomes more dangerous, what can the government do to reverse the decline – and restore the *** to military readiness? Dwindling troop numbers Politicians from all sides, along with military chiefs, admit Britain’s armed forces have been “hollowed out”. It’s true for the Royal Navy and the RAF – and perhaps most acutely, in the British army. In 2010 the regular Army was nearly 110,000 strong. Now, it is struggling to meet its target of 73,000 soldiers – not enough to fill Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Earlier this year defence minister and former Royal Marine, Al Carns, told a conference at the Royal United Services Institute, a think tank, that the entire British Army could be “expended” within six to 12 months if it fought a war on a similar scale to the Ukraine conflict. Last summer the head of the army, General Sir Roly Walker, said the Army needed to be ready to fight a war by 2027 – an admission it isn’t ready to fight one in its current state. He said the Army needs to leverage technology, such as drones, new software, and artificial intelligence. Getty Images Europe In 2010 the regular Army was nearly 110,000 strong. Today it would struggle to fill Cardiff’s Principality Stadium But Justin Crump, an Army Reserve Officer who heads the risk and intelligence company Sibylline, argues that boosts to technology won’t make up for the lack of military hardware. “We have big gaps and they’re not going to get filled overnight,” he says. The government is also promising to streamline the bureaucratic process of ordering new kit – trying to learn the painful lessons of past mistakes. By the time they eventually arrive, the delivery of hundreds of new Ajax armoured vehicles will have taken more than a decade. Weaknesses in its Nato commitments Speak to any government minister about security, they’ll no doubt talk about Nato. It’s the cornerstone of the ***’s security, the government says, and one that has only become more important since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to its Nato commitments, the *** is supposed to be able to field tens of thousands of troops at short notice to defend any Nato territory – with a war-fighting division made up of tanks, artillery, and heavy armour. But a former senior General told the BBC that in a real war it would run out of ammunition, spares and supplies within weeks or even days. Nor does Britain have much in terms of ground-based air defences – not enough to protect key military bases in the ***, yet alone its towns and cities. The weaknesses in Britain’s contribution to Nato became starkly apparent in February this year, when a group of British MPs visited a Nato military site in Tapa, Estonia, where British soldiers are deployed (alongside Danish and French troops). The point of the base is to deter or slow down an invasion from Russia – which is just 80 miles away over a land border. Mike Martin, a Liberal Democrat MP and former British Army Officer, said the Estonia visit was like going back in time, seeing the same equipment as when he first joined the Army as a reservist in 2004: ageing Challenger 2 tanks and Warrior armoured vehicles. What one former General described to me as “legacy kit from the 1980’s” – old and dwindling in numbers. About 1,000 British troops are stationed at the site. At the time of the MPs’ visit they were armed with some drones – though not many. Nor did they have much in the way of systems to block or jam enemy drones, either. They also have a handful of long-range artillery guns – important for land warfare. The British Army currently has a total of just 14. Even tiny Estonia has double that number. Defence sources say that since the MPs’ visit, the Army has now begun to test some of the new technology it wants to introduce. They say it “will help soldiers see further, and strike faster”. AFP/Getty Images Talk of a future British troop deployment to Ukraine, following a possible ceasefire, could pose a major challenge for the Armed Forces Talk of thousands of British troops being sent to Ukraine for a lengthy deployment, if there were to be a ceasefire in its war with Russia, would present another huge challenge. In the recent past the British army has just about managed to sustain a prolonged military campaign. But in Afghanistan, between 2006 and 2014, it was only fighting lightly armed Taliban insurgents. Even then it was stretched – with nine thousand troops being constantly rotated every six months. Crump says “Afghanistan was painful enough, and we had 20,000 more people”. While he says providing a reassurance force for Ukraine “might be doable – it would rapidly wear us down”. Questions over the price tag The government says it is addressing these challenges with its Strategic Defence Review. John Healey, the Defence Secretary, claims it will lead to the “biggest shake up of *** defence for over 50 years”. But past reviews have rarely lived up to expectation – not least because the money available rarely matches ambitions. Most reviews are quickly overtaken by events. Harold Wilson’s defence review of 1966 was overtaken just three years later by a crisis in Northern Ireland; whilst Tony Blair’s review of 1998 came just three years before 9/11. Indeed, when work on this review began, the US – under President Joe Biden – was still the ***’s closest and most reliable military partner. Now that’s less clear. Getty Images Europe Defence spending was expected to be capped at 2.5% of GDP, but some have questioned whether that would be enough There are also questions over the price tag. The review’s terms of reference assumes that defence spending will be capped at 2.5% of the ***’s national income, or Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But few in defence believe that’ll be enough. One of the independent experts leading the review, General Sir Richard Barrons, has already said the *** should be spending at least 3% of GDP on its armed forces. Meanwhile, Nato’s Secretary General, Mark Rutte, is pressing allies to increase defence spending to “north of 3%”. President Donald Trump has gone even higher, urging Nato countries to spend 5%. The government’s “ambition” is to boost spending to 3% at some time in the next parliament – which will have the added bonus of boosting growth, ministers say. Just last week Sir Keir said that extra investment will create a “defence dividend” for jobs and prosperity. Others think the review is too narrow in focus. A former military chief told the BBC that a review should first identify threats to the ***, and then work out how to shape the Armed Forces. It was “bonkers”, they added, to conduct a defence review without it being “nested” in a broader cross-government security review. Reuters John Healey claims the Strategic Defence Review will lead to the “biggest shake up of *** defence for over 50 years” An MoD spokesperson said that boosts to defence spending “will make Britain stronger and safer in an insecure world and will help us build a modern and resilient Armed Forces, with cutting-edge capabilities”. The defence review, they added, is “wide-ranging and working at pace, looking hard at the threats we face and all the capabilities we need to meet the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century”. Low morale and cases of harassment Attempts to broaden the Army’s appeal – including high-profile recruitment campaigns targeting the so-called “snowflake” generation – have not been enough to reverse the decline. Nor have a series of slick television adverts called “Belonging”, which aim to highlight the camaraderie of life in the forces. Last year, the ***’s armed forces were losing 300 more full-time personnel each month than they’d been recruiting. In a MoD survey last year nearly six in ten military personnel rated morale as low. Just four in 10 said they were satisfied with service life – the lowest since records began. This government is trying to boost morale by improving military accommodation, plus last year’s pay rise of 6% for armed forces personnel was the largest in two decades. Part of the problem is a broader cultural one: fewer people have an emotional connection with the armed forces, Crump says. The average Briton is now more likely to know someone in jail than serving in the military, he adds. Last year, the Army apologised to Kerry-Ann Knight, a ****** female soldier who fronted Army recruitment campaigns, after she described years of racist abuse and bullying that made her life while serving a “living hell”. High profile stories of bullying and ******* harassment within the military can’t have helped – particularly for women and minorities. The MoD has set a recruiting goal of 30% women by 2030, but they currently make up less than 12% of the regular armed forces – a figure which has hardly shifted in a decade. Getty Images Europe Women make up just under 12% of the regular armed forces, a figure that has hardly shifted in a decade Britain is not alone in struggling to fill its ranks. It’s a problem experienced by many western nations relying on volunteers. Some governments have now introduced some form of conscription. In March, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a plan to make all Polish men undergo compulsory military training. But there appears to be little appetite for conscription among the British public. A YouGov poll in September 2023 found that just 28% of the British public would support a one year military service. Younger people were particularly opposed. The government wants to get people interested from a young age, by expanding cadet forces in secondary schools. The MoD is also trying to keep better records of those troops who have left, and who could be recalled in a crisis. An MoD spokesperson said: “We are committed to fixing Armed Forces recruitment and have already given personnel the largest pay rise in decades, scrapped 100 outdated recruitment policies, and passed legislation through the Commons to introduce a new Armed Forces Commissioner to improve service life.” AI on the battlefield? Whatever comes out of the defence review, there is no expectation that troop numbers will increase in the near future. Analysts are, however, looking at radical solutions – including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The most obvious example is AI-enabled drones, which are already being used in Ukraine to identify targets on their own, to deadly effect. But some also envisage a future in which machines could collect data on adversaries. A large land war in Europe is now focusing minds. Senior British military officers, as well as politicians, have repeatedly stated the *** ‘s armed forces must be ready to fight. But there still appears to be a temptation to use their power and influence much further away from home. Crown copyright Ministers maintain that their soon-to-be published defence review really could reset the dial and restore the *** to military readiness Last month, HMS Prince of Wales – one of the Navy’s two aircraft carriers – left Portsmouth on an eight-month voyage to the other side of the world. It’s the biggest *** defence endeavour this year, involving nearly 4,000 personnel, along with the support of allies, sailing to the Pacific and back. Healey says it will demonstrate the ***’s ability to deploy a major military force around the world, while at the same time promoting British trade. Emma Salisbury, a fellow at the Council on Geostrategy, a think tank, says the carrier’s Pacific deployment holds a powerful symbolic importance. “It’s a message not just of deterrence against Russia, but also against China,” she says. “In the world as it is now, we can’t look at things geographically. Everything is interconnected. It’s linking together our alliances and partnerships on a global scale.” But the deployment also highlights the challenges of trying to do more with less. Britain can only afford to have an episodic appearance in the Indo-Pacific. And the Trump administration has warned *** and other European allies to focus on their own doorstep, rather than faraway adventures. The carrier deployment is another strain on finite resources. Of course, ministers maintain that their soon-to-be published defence review really could reset the dial and restore the *** to military readiness. But so far no government has really been willing to tackle the greatest dilemma for *** defence: do less or spend a lot more. BBC InDepth is the home on the website and app for the best analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. And we showcase thought-provoking content from across BBC Sounds and iPlayer too. You can send us your feedback on the InDepth section by clicking on the button below. Source link #real #problem #facing #Britains #depleted #armed #forces Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration ceremony Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Rome for Pope Leo’s inauguration ceremony Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to Rome to attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass and meet with foreign leaders. Source link #Prime #Minister #Anthony #Albanese #travel #Rome #Pope #Leos #inauguration #ceremony Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for May 11, 2025 Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for May 11, 2025 The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state. Pick 3 9-0-8 Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here. Fantasy 5 05-12-15-20-25 Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here. Triple Twist 04-06-08-10-17-36 Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here. Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news and results Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062. To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations: Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount. Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount. Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999. Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999. Check previous winning numbers and payouts at [Hidden Content]. Winning lottery numbers are sponsored by Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Where can you buy Arizona lottery tickets? Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets. You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer. Jackpocket is the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network. Gannett may earn revenue for audience referrals to Jackpocket services. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 18+ (19+ in NE, 21+ in AZ). Physically present where Jackpocket operates. Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery. Eligibility Restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Terms: jackpocket.com/tos. This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor. You can send feedback using this form. Our News Automation and AI team would love to hear from you. Take this survey and share your thoughts with us. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona Lottery Pick 3, Fantasy 5 results for May 11, 2025 Source link #Arizona #Lottery #Pick #Fantasy #results Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ben Rice cracks grand slam, Aaron Judge adds four hits as Yankees pound A's – SNY Ben Rice cracks grand slam, Aaron Judge adds four hits as Yankees pound A's – SNY Ben Rice cracks grand slam, Aaron Judge adds four hits as Yankees pound A’s SNYRice’s first career slam a balm for two plunkings as Yanks roll MLB.comYankees’ Aaron Judge has 4 hits in blowout win over A’s, pushing batting average back above .400 Yahoo SportsYankees rough up Luis Severino in lopsided win over Athletics New York PostYankees 12, Athletics 2: Bombers crush Luis Severino in reunion with former ace Pinstripe Alley Source link #Ben #Rice #cracks #grand #slam #Aaron #Judge #adds #hits #Yankees #pound #A039s #SNY Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

India great Kohli retires from Test cricket India great Kohli retires from Test cricket Virat Kohli announces his immediate retirement from Test cricket. Source link #India #great #Kohli #retires #Test #cricket Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

ClearVue signs NZ distributor for solar glass ClearVue signs NZ distributor for solar glass ClearVue Technologies has appointed leading New Zealand glass manufacturer Viridian Glass, to continue the company’s solar glass sales push into the Asia Pacific region. The ASX listed company has struck a five-year manufacturing and distribution agreement that will enable Viridian to exclusively manufacture the range of ClearVue smart solar glazing products. Viridian will also pick up distribution rights for the products within the island nation. The expansion into the NZ market strengthens the company’s push into the Asia Pacific region and will meet the growing demand for energy-efficient building materials. While ClearVue is developing a range of building products, its core innovation is to turn window glass into a solar generating panel. The new deal will provide local builders, developers and architects with energy producing products such as solar windows and building envelope “spandrels” and cladding, to be integrated into their projects, resulting in carbon reduction and increased energy efficiency. This agreement represents a significant step in expanding ClearVue’s presence in the region and making our innovative solar glazing solutions more accessible to the New Zealand market. Our partnership aligns with New Zealand’s strong commitment to sustainability and net-zero energy building initiatives. Viridian Glass is New Zealand’s largest glass processor, supplying glazing solutions to both residential and commercial markets. It has a strong focus on energy efficiency and performance. ClearVue’s broader growth plan is to expand its manufacturing and distribution footprint globally. Viridian is the latest industry player to join a growing pipeline of strategic partners, which includes recently-appointed Sinrok Solar Energy in South Korea. ClearVue’s agreement with Sinrok is expected to drive sales of its smart solar glazing products to South Korea’s building, construction and greenhouse sectors. The company is adopting a two-prong approach for its entry into South Korea, one of Asia’s leading renewable energy-conscious nations. ClearVue plans to initially market its new-age solar products through Sinrok, which will become a non-exclusive distributor of its products to targeted sectors in South Korea. However, Sinrok will become an exclusive distributor for products used in both solar fencing and road barrier applications in South Korea. Roadside barriers installed in South Korea for acoustic purposes alongside busy freeways and highways are often comprised of thick transparent glass instead of concrete and steel which is more familiar to *********** motorists. ClearVue’s innovative solar glass fencing product could potentially generate sufficient energy to power barrier lighting or be used in nearby residential areas according to the company. It may even have a market as smart powered glass balustrading on balconies and stairs. ClearVue is also linking up with Sinrok as an exclusive partner in a huge local project to expand a large industrial site in South Korea. The companies will look to integrate the full range of smart solar solutions into the new industrial infrastructure, supporting the country’s vision to have workplaces utilise technologies such as clean energy, to generate renewable power. The two firms plan to formalise a distribution agreement in the coming months. In the interim, Sinrok will take the lead with the industrial site project to secure the provision of smart solar products in its development and begin to liaise with potential South Korean customers. ClearVue’s power-generating windows act like transparent solar panels, generating electricity from the sun’s rays to make a building more energy-efficient. The windows comprise a clear, double-glazed glass panel sandwiched around a proprietary laminated plastic layer that contains nano- and microparticles. The microparticles absorb and divert solar energy into thin strips embedded around the internal edges of the window, where they are converted into electricity. While the bulk of the company’s products are fitted into new buildings, the retrofit-refurbishment market is beginning to account for a growing product supply. Additionally the greenhouse and modular housing industries show potential growth opportunities and are further markets ClearVue is focused on. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact: *****@*****.tld Source link #ClearVue #signs #distributor #solar #glass Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Strikes across Gaza kill at least 92 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive Strikes across Gaza kill at least 92 as Israel prepares to ramp up its offensive Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 92 people, including women, children and two journalists, officials said Wednesday, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign in the strip, with the devastating war now entering its 20th month. Two Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday targeted an area in central Gaza, killing at least 33 people and wounding 86, including several children, though the actual death toll is likely higher, according to health officials. Source link #Strikes #Gaza #kill #Israel #prepares #ramp #offensive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bud ****** Fired as Rockies Manager Amid MLB-Worst 7-33 Record, Historic Pace – Bleacher Report Bud ****** Fired as Rockies Manager Amid MLB-Worst 7-33 Record, Historic Pace – Bleacher Report Bud ****** Fired as Rockies Manager Amid MLB-Worst 7-33 Record, Historic Pace Bleacher ReportDay after 21-0 loss, Rockies fire manager ****** ESPNBud ****** let go by Rockies in ninth season as manager MLB.comRockies fire manager Bud ******, bench coach after rare win in team’s dreadful 7-33 start New York PostPadres crushed at end of successful trip, Rockies fire manager Bud ****** after game San Diego Union-Tribune Source link #Bud #****** #Fired #Rockies #Manager #MLBWorst #Record #Historic #Pace #Bleacher #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rita Saffioti says she is always ‘aware of surroundings’ as investigation reveals scale of women’s fear Rita Saffioti says she is always ‘aware of surroundings’ as investigation reveals scale of women’s fear Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti admits she is ‘always’ on high alert when she walks alone after an investigation revealed the extraordinary lengths women were taking to feel safe on WA streets. Source link #Rita #Saffioti #aware #surroundings #investigation #reveals #scale #womens #fear Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah after evacuation warnings, Houthis say Israel attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah after evacuation warnings, Houthis say (Reuters) -Israel attacked Hodeidah in Yemen after the Israeli army said it had warned residents of three ports under Houthi control to evacuate, the Houthi interior ministry said on Sunday. The strikes came shortly after Israel warned residents of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and Salif to leave, saying the ports were being used by the Iranian-backed Houthis. But the head of the Houthi-run state news agency Saba, Nasruddin Amer, denied any Israeli attacks on Yemeni ports. There was no immediate comment on the attack from Israel. The strikes came a few days after a missile launched towards Israel by the Houthis was intercepted. It also came ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week. Trump, who started an intensified military campaign against Houthi strongholds in Yemen on March 15, agreed to an Oman-mediated ceasefire deal with the group, which said the accord did not include Israel. The Houthis have been launching missiles and drones at Israel, as well as attacking vessels in global shipping lanes, in a campaign that they say is aimed at showing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Trump on Tuesday also said that the Houthis had agreed to stop interrupting important shipping lanes in the Middle East. Israel has carried out numerous retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. ((Reporting by Mohammed Ghobari; Writing by Enas Alashray; Editing by Giles Elgood)) Source link #Israel #attacks #Yemens #Hodeidah #evacuation #warnings #Houthis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

US and China set to announce progress made during marathon trade talks – CNN US and China set to announce progress made during marathon trade talks – CNN US and China set to announce progress made during marathon trade talks CNNU.S. and China Hail Progress, but Does That Mean There’s a Trade Deal? The New York TimesTrump says ‘total reset negotiated’ with China during tariff talks in Geneva Fox NewsWhite House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details CNBCUS, China hail ‘constructive’ Geneva trade talks, details due Monday Reuters Source link #China #set #announce #progress #marathon #trade #talks #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Shane Lowry beaten to Truist Championship title by Sepp Straka Shane Lowry beaten to Truist Championship title by Sepp Straka Shane Lowry missed out on victory at the Truist Championship as his European Ryder Cup team-mate Sepp Straka claimed the title. The two players went into the final round in the joint lead on 14 under and it was Austrian Straka who emerged with victory after a final round 68 put him on 16 under. Irishman Lowry went round in level-par 70, two late bogeys leaving him tied for second with Justin Thomas at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course. A key moment took place on the 16th when both Straka and Lowry were on 16 under. Lowry missed a five-foot putt and bogeyed the hole, while Straka managed a par to lead by one shot with two holes remaining. Straka kept hold of his lead to claim his fourth PGA Tour victory, while a dejected Lowry three-putted the 18th hole to finish two shots adrift of the winner, along with American Thomas. “I hit a lot of really good shots and made a lot of mistakes. I hung in there,” said Straka. “I had a two-shot lead [after the ninth hole] and made two bogeys on the next two holes to lose it, but I kept the same attitude and mentality throughout the round.” England’s Tommy Fleetwood birdied the last in recording a 65, along with Americans Patrick Cantlay and Jacob Bridgeman, as they all finished on 12 under for a tie of fourth. Defending champion Rory McIlroy, a four-time winner of the event when held at Quail Hollow, the venue for next week’s US PGA Championship, finished on 10 under after a steady round of 68 featuring 16 pars. “I thought on the greens was good even though I didn’t hole a lot of putts today,” said McIlroy. “My approach play got a little better as the week went on, I just need to hit a few more fairways. “I feel with next week and the tee shots I have to hit there, it’ll set up better for me. “I’m looking forward to getting to Quail Hollow and seeing some more familiar visuals.” Source link #Shane #Lowry #beaten #Truist #Championship #title #Sepp #Straka Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kumome launches on iOS to offer an interesting mix between cards and board games Kumome launches on iOS to offer an interesting mix between cards and board games Team up or battle others in PvP Unlock hidden treasures as you go along Six playable heroes to choose from In case you missed it, developer Yannis Benattia has launched Kumome on iOS, offering a charming new board-slash-card game you can try your hand at on mobile. After it was teased in March, the co-op puzzler (or you can go solo too, if you’re more of a lone wolf) is now available to test your strategy or your luck, with new PvP maps to explore along with more than 200 puzzles to challenge. In Kumome, you can look forward to questing throughout five kingdoms with six playable heroes from mythology, including outfits you can customise and colour palettes you can pick to jazz up your look. As you journey through each level, you’ll unlock hidden treasures and discover new cards, all while learning about the narrative too along the way. As for going multiplayer, you can duke it out against others in PvP or team up in the co-op mode. Given it’s a passion project, I don’t doubt there’s plenty to keep you entertained once you give it a go. But if you’re on the hunt for something similar too while you’re at it, why not take a look at our list of the best card games on Android to get your fill? We’ve also got a handy list of the best board games on Android too if that’s more up your alley. In the meantime, if you’re eager to join in on all the fun, you can do so by checking out Kumome on the App Store. It’s free-to-play with in-app purchases. You can also join the community of followers on the official YouTube page to stay updated on all the latest developments, visit the official website for more info, or take a little peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the vibes and visuals. Source link #Kumome #launches #iOS #offer #interesting #mix #cards #board #games Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Australia deploys warship in sanctions enforcement mission against North Korea Australia deploys warship in sanctions enforcement mission against North Korea Australia has deployed one of its most capable warships on a mission targeting North Korea. Source link #Australia #deploys #warship #sanctions #enforcement #mission #North #Korea Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Millennial raised $2 million for money-saving app for immigrants Millennial raised $2 million for money-saving app for immigrants Nina Mohanty, founder of Bloom Money. Bloom Money One millennial entrepreneur raised $2 million to build a financial app catered to traditional money-saving methods used by immigrant communities in the West. Silicon Valley native Nina Mohanty founded Bloom Money in 2021, a fintech app designed to support U.K.-based immigrant communities to save money collaboratively, also known as “money circles” or rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCA). The 32-year-old founder has raised £1.5 million ($2 million) in venture capital to build Bloom Money. Mohanty, who has lived in the U.K. for a decade and worked at banks like Klarna and Mastercard, says mainstream banks don’t understand how immigrant communities manage their money. “At a certain point I just realized I got very frustrated wondering who was building for immigrant communities because I was building the same product for the same person all the time,” Mohanty said in an interview with CNBC Make It. Mohanty pointed out that when it comes to money, much of the innovation for immigrant communities is focused on remittance as many transfer money to families in their home countries. “I kept scratching my head and wondering, why is all the innovation about sending money away and not actually about pooling resources and building wealth here?” Immigrant communities save differently Immigrants tend to save money differently — rather than relying on mainstream options like high-interest savings accounts or taking loans from a bank, they rely on community and collaboration. “I would speak to bus drivers on their ********** breaks or aunties that are cleaning offices and ask them how they were managing their money and I kept coming across this thing where people were pooling funds together,” she explained. This informal pooling system involves a group of people who commit to saving money together. For example, three friends agree to each pay $100 a month into a savings pot, making it a total of $300. The first month, one friend gets access to the full $300, which can be spent on a plane ticket home, new shoes for the kids, or even on investing in a business, among other things. The next month, the second friend gets to use the $300. The rotation continues until each person gets the opportunity to spend the $300. The group can agree to continue the cycle for as long as they need. “It’s academically called a roster or a rotating station [ROSCA], but it’s very community-led. It’s very socially led,” Mohanty said, adding that a number of ethnic groups have a name for the practice. For example, it’s known as a chit fund by Indians; “pardner” by Jamaicans; “kameti” by Pakistanis; “ajo” or “esusu” by **********; and “hagbad” by Somalis. Mohanty pointed out that immigrant communities often faced discrimination within the financial system. “In this country [U.K.], Jamaicans, for example, used to do this. When the Windrush generation first came over, because the banks wouldn’t lend to them, they would effectively build this microcredit within their own communities.” Ethnic minorities in the U.K. still report facing discrimination. A 2023 report by the non-profit organization Fair4All Finance — which included a survey of 1,005 U.K. adults from ethnic ********* groups and 1,182 white, British adults — found that one in five people from ********* ethnic groups said they experienced racial discrimination when dealing with financial providers. On top of that, 28% say they think that the way things work at financial organizations means ethnic minorities are more likely to be treated unfairly. ‘This looks like money laundering’ Although rotating savings have served as an informal but reliable system within immigrant communities, Mohanty highlighted various issues, such as a lack of regulation especially when dealing with cash in hand. “There’s a clear gap here and we have the tech to be able to do this digitally,” Mohanty explained. A few apps have emerged internationally to cater to this traditional savings method, including Egyptian money circles app Moneyfellows and Hakbah, an alternative financial savings app based in Saudi Arabia. Bloom Money caters specifically to immigrant communities in the U.K. “who are straddling providing for two households” the company said. Users can create a circle and invite others to participate in that circle. “That whole account is for the benefit of everyone that’s in the group,” Mohanty said. “You’re less likely to have a situation with someone taking the money and running home.” And though it’s possible to manage a rotating money savings system via mainstream banks, the behavior was often flagged as “suspicious” when she worked at Monzo, Mohanty said. “They were looking at this and going ‘What is this? This looks like money laundering.’ and so they would actually start shutting down accounts. If you don’t know what the behavior is, it’s going to look suspicious, but for us, we literally built the product around this behavior.” Rotating savings “doesn’t fit into the Western construct,” Mohanty said, adding that the creation of Bloom Money is a “fight for a more diverse formal financial system.” Building generational wealth Bloom has aims that go beyond digitalizing the rotation of savings. It wants to build investment products, as many immigrants are so focused on sending money home that it comes at the expense of wealth planning for future generations. “They’re not necessarily planning for their future or their next generation so imagine if our parents hadn’t saved or hadn’t put money into their pension pots or investment clubs and so we want to now make it so that people can build their wealth,” Mohanty said. The Fair4All Finance report showed that compared with white, British people, ethnic minorities were less likely to have savings or investment accounts, and workplace pensions. “Some experts highlighted that characteristics of ********* ethnic groups can mean they are more likely to have ‘thin files’ with little credit history, so difficult to make a credit judgement to produce a credible credit score,” the report said. “Positive behaviours such as regular remittances or taking part in informal savings circles do not contribute [to credit profiles] and we even found fears these could count against people.” Now Bloom Money is building users’ credit profiles to lend money to them to help them invest in their pension pots or gold and “build financial services that are fit for diaspora who are straddling countries.” Mohanty said the company hopes to “make it as easy as clicking a button to say ‘You’ve received your payout from your Bloom circle. Why don’t you invest it into your pension?'” Source link #Millennial #raised #million #moneysaving #app #immigrants Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A Hidden Supermassive ****** Hole Has Just Revealed Itself in Deep Space – ScienceAlert A Hidden Supermassive ****** Hole Has Just Revealed Itself in Deep Space – ScienceAlert A Hidden Supermassive ****** Hole Has Just Revealed Itself in Deep Space ScienceAlertNASA’s Hubble Pinpoints Roaming Massive ****** Hole NASA Science (.gov)Hubble Telescope sees wandering ****** hole slurping up stellar spaghetti SpaceSupermassive ****** hole roaming the darkness between stars EarthSkyA star has been destroyed by a wandering supermassive ****** hole Ars Technica Source link #Hidden #Supermassive #****** #Hole #Revealed #Deep #Space #ScienceAlert Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Power, survival and revenge: What's at stake in the Philippines election? Power, survival and revenge: What's at stake in the Philippines election? The midterms will impact the future of President Marcos and his rival and VP, Sara Duterte. Source link #Power #survival #revenge #What039s #stake #Philippines #election Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman's accused ********* loved 'high life', jury told Woman's accused ********* loved 'high life', jury told A man accused of killing his flat mate loved the “high life” and fast cars but had trading and gambling debts and was in rental arrears, a court has been told. Source link #Woman039s #accused #********* #loved #039high #life039 #jury #told Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Spain power outage sparks a blackout blame game over green energy Spain power outage sparks a blackout blame game over green energy Employees stand inside a supermarket without lights in Burgos on April 28, 2025, during a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian peninsula and the south of France. Cesar Manso | Afp | Getty Images A catastrophic power outage affecting much of Spain, Portugal and the south of France has thrust the role of renewables and energy security into the spotlight. An abrupt and widespread blackout, one of Europe’s worst in living memory, affected the entire Iberian Peninsula on April 28. The outage, which lasted for several hours, plunged much of the region into darkness, stranded thousands of train passengers and left millions without phone or internet coverage or access to cash from ATMs. Spanish authorities have since launched several investigations to determine the root cause of the incident, including a probe into whether a cyberattack could be to blame. Alongside Spanish opposition parties, some external observers have flagged renewables and net-zero emissions targets as possible reasons for the outage, particularly given Spain and Portugal both rely on high levels of wind and solar for their electricity grid. “It’s very sad to see what’s happened to Portugal and Spain and so many people there, but you know, when you hitch your wagon to the weather, it’s just a risky endeavor,” U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on April 28. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and the country’s grid operator Red Electrica de Espana (REE) have both said record levels of renewable energy were not at fault for the blackout. People ****** at a bus stop at Cibeles Square in downtown Madrid as subway and trains are totally out of service due to a massive power outage in Spain, on April 28, 2025. Thomas Coex | Afp | Getty Images European Union energy chief Dan Jorgensen, meanwhile, said that there was “nothing unusual” about the sources of energy supplying electricity to the system at the time of the outage. “So, the causes of the blackout cannot be reduced to a specific source of energy, for instance renewables,” he added. ‘Europe needs more energy’ European energy technology companies called for observers to refrain from drawing their own conclusions in the absence of a formal explanation from authorities. Henrik Andersen, CEO of Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas, said he’d encourage “a degree of statesmanship” over the blackout, particularly as Spanish policymakers continue to investigate. “First of all, energy security means that you can run societies without having blackouts. That’s stating the obvious,” Andersen told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Tuesday. “Everyone is grasping quick root causes and blaming each other, and I simply just don’t want to go there because until we know the root cause of why grids can fail across Spain and Portugal, let’s not second guess or try to blame someone at cybersecurity or blame individual energy sources,” he added. “Europe needs more energy — and we probably also need a stronger grid. That goes without saying,” Andersen said. Siemens Energy CEO Christian Bruch, meanwhile, said the ******* energy tech group was holding talks with the relevant transmission and utility operators following the blackout. “What you do see is that when you build an energy system, you need to think about the generation, like solar, wind, gas, whatever, but you also need to think about how the overall system on the grid side [is[ operating and how you stabilize that,” Bruch told CNBC on Thursday. Solar panels on the Seat Cupra SA plant in Martorell, Spain, on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images “This is sometimes underestimated in its complexity, and this is why products from us for grid stabilizations are in demand at the moment to balance these things out,” he continued. “It’s possible to solve it but it will require investments and it’s not easy. It’s not just a couple of solar cells and some batteries. It’s a little bit more complex than this,” Bruch said. ‘Cash suddenly becomes really important’ For those on the ground at the time of the outage, the lack of power underlined the challenges of a digital society. “Cash suddenly becomes really important,” Roseanna, a resident of the southern Spanish city of Málaga, told CNBC. She said she only had 40 euros ($45.16) available when the power cut just after midday. “Obviously you can’t get money out and you can’t pay with card, so it’s certainly important to have a little bit of cash in your pocket at all times,” she continued. “We’ve gone all digital but the system’s ruined if there’s no electricity,” Roseanna said. — CNBC’s Karen Gilchrist contributed to this report. Source link #Spain #power #outage #sparks #blackout #blame #game #green #energy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Capital A Tony Fernandes discusses group’s expansion to Saudi Arabia Capital A Tony Fernandes discusses group’s expansion to Saudi Arabia ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A Group says he sees “potential” in tie-ups with some of Middle East region’s low-cost and full-service carriers for the company to grow its network of flights. Source link #Capital #Tony #Fernandes #discusses #groups #expansion #Saudi #Arabia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]