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Western Australia put faith in emerging wicketkeeper-batsman Joel Curtis with new deal Western Australia put faith in emerging wicketkeeper-batsman Joel Curtis with new deal Western Australia have put their faith in emerging wicketkeeper-batsman Joel Curtis as Josh Inglis’ domestic deputy. The West *********** understands Curtis has been given a two-year deal and will be added to the State’s list of contracted players for the first time when it is released later this month. The move is a show of faith in the 25-year-old, who was leapfrogged by former New South Wales gloveman Baxter Holt to a contract before last season in the wake of Josh Philippe heading the other way. Curtis has played nine first-class games, including eight last season. He scored a maiden century against Victoria at Junction Oval in November, but didn’t make another half-century at the level for the remainder of the Sheffield Shield season. He also played two one-day matches. The Perth star won the Olly Cooley Medal for the best player in Premier Cricket after a remarkable summer where he scored six centuries, despite being unavailable for almost all of the second part of the season. WA’s demand for a back-up wicketkeeper has increased given Inglis is now a genuine option for Australia in all three formats. Inglis — who is centrally contracted — spent most of last summer as a reserve batter in Australia’s Test squad before later making his debut in Sri Lanka and has already captained the country in one-day-internationals. Holt has another year remaining on the deal which lured him over last year. He played just two one-day games for WA and scored seven runs. WA have lost Charlie Stobo, who has returned to his home in New South Wales after he was not guaranteed a contract in Perth. The West revealed last month West Aussie wrist-spinner Hamish McKenzie — who has been delisted by WA — had interest from New South Wales. It has now been reported Cricket NSW’s bid to pick up the bulk of Sean Abbott’s wage after he was cut from the national contract list has hampered their pursuit of McKenzie amid sweeping changes. WA has also delisted white-ball international D’Arcy Short. Victoria became the first State to release their contract list last week, which included former WA seamer David Moody. The nephew of champion all-rounder Tom Moody made his debut for Victoria in the final Sheffield Shield match of the season at the WACA Ground. And Fremantle batter Douwtjie Hoogenboezem — who had played second XI and underage cricket for WA — has been rookie-listed by South Australia. Source link #Western #Australia #put #faith #emerging #wicketkeeperbatsman #Joel #Curtis #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Boomers’ comeback falls short, Opals outclass NZ Boomers’ comeback falls short, Opals outclass NZ Australia’s men’s basketball team have paid the price for a sloppy start in the final chapter of their three-match series against New Zealand, suffering a 106-97 loss in Hamilton. The Boomers and their women’s counterparts, the Opals, entered Sunday’s double-header with a trans-Tasman series win in their back pocket, having each banked victories in Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast. The Opals outgunned New Zealand 86-71 in their series finale, with Isobel Borlase’s 18 points and six rebounds helping complete a sweep and a wire-to-wire win. Borlase, who was part of Australia’s squad that won bronze at the Paris Olympics, was well supported by Courtney Woods (16 points, three rebounds) and Stephanie Reid (six assists, three steals). The Boomers started their match with a couple of costly turnovers, errors and fouls as the Tall ******* claimed a 16-4 lead in the first quarter. New Zealand continued to out-muscle the visitors, easing out to a 30-point lead in the third term before Australia staged an epic comeback. Dejan Vasiljevic, who turned the ball over twice in the opening minute of the match, nailed a three-pointer to reduce the hosts’ buffer to six points with 32 seconds remaining in the final quarter. But a couple of ice-cool free throws from Finn Delany ensured Australia were unable to conjure a miracle. Point guard Taylor Britt went close to a triple double for the Tall *******, helping himself to 23 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Perth Wildcats guard Elijah Pepper, who debuted for Australia earlier this year, came off the bench and scored a game-high 28 points. Source link #Boomers #comeback #falls #short #Opals #outclass Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mam ready to rescue Broncos season: Hodges Mam ready to rescue Broncos season: Hodges Brisbane will recapture their stellar 2023 form when playmaker Ezra Mam returns to the NRL side, club legend Justin Hodges insists. Hodges, Souths-Logan assistant coach, was speaking after Mam starred for the Magpies in a 66-10 win over Western Clydesdales in the Queensland Cup on Sunday. It was Mam’s first game back after a nine-week suspension but he had all the razzle dazzle of the player that starred for the Broncos in the 2023 grand final, with the 22-year-old scoring a try and effecting three try assists. Mam was put on report for a high shot but Hodges said he was confident he would escape suspension and be right to play St George Illawarra on Sunday. The Broncos have lost four of their past five games and will be without five-eighth Ben Hunt with a hamstring injury for four to six weeks. That opens the door for Mam to come straight into the side, where Hodges said he would recreate his winning partnership with half Adam Reynolds. Brisbane coach Michael Maguire was watching Mam’s performance at Davies Park as a spectator. “Once Ezra gets back, things should change,” Hodges said. “You have a look at the success they had in 2023 – everything came off the back of Ezra and Adam Reynolds steering things around. “Look at all those little neat and tidy things like popping up with off-loads, kick chases, and scoring tries off kicks. You need that guy. Once Ezra gets back, he will give them that confidence. “He is too good to be playing here but obviously it is a privilege to have him. He is a first grade player. I’m pretty sure he will be back up (with the Broncos) next week.” Hodges said the Broncos needed to change their mentality but were also adjusting to a new coach in Maguire after having Kevin Walters for four years. “I think it’s just comes down to attitude,” Hodges said. “Obviously a new coach has come in with Madge (Maguire), who is obviously a different coach than Kev as well. So he has different philosophies in the way he coaches. “It’s going to probably take a little bit more time than probably what we expected. When you’re a Broncos fan or play for the Broncos, you always expect results pretty quickly.” Hodges said Mam had learned his lessons after being banned for driving without a licence and with drugs in his system after a head-on collision on October 18 last year. “This game gives people second chances. The week he has had here, he has been inspirational for our group and a great leader,” Hodges said.”He has learned his lesson. We all make mistakes. Hopefully he can move forward and have a great career.” Source link #Mam #ready #rescue #Broncos #season #Hodges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WWE Backlash 2025 results, grades, analysis: John Cena tops ****** Orton with help from R-Truth – Yahoo Sports WWE Backlash 2025 results, grades, analysis: John Cena tops ****** Orton with help from R-Truth – Yahoo Sports WWE Backlash 2025 results, grades, analysis: John Cena tops ****** Orton with help from R-Truth Yahoo SportsFull WWE Backlash 2025 results WWEWWE Backlash 2025 results: John Cena beats ****** Orton; winners, highlights, analysis USA TodayWWE Backlash card, date, 2025 matches, rumors, match card, start time, location, latest news, complete guide CBS SportsWWE Backlash Results 5/10 – Four Championships Up For Grabs, Pat McAfee Collides With GUNTHER Wrestling Inc. Source link #WWE #Backlash #results #grades #analysis #John #Cena #tops #****** #Orton #RTruth #Yahoo #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Orthocell’s easy cell into the US as it secures 12 distributors for nerve repair device Remplir Orthocell’s easy cell into the US as it secures 12 distributors for nerve repair device Remplir Orthocell says it has moved at “warp speed” to secure US distributors for its nerve repair device, marking another milestone in the WA biotech’s commercialisation push into the world’s biggest healthcare market. Fresh from winning US Food and Drug Administration approval for Remplir, ASX-listed regenerative medicine company Orthocell has now appointed 12 nerve specialists as distributors. Collectively, they have operations spanning 21 States in the US and will be tasked with marketing and distributing Remplir — a collagen nerve wrap used in the repair of peripheral nerve injuries as a result of motor vehicle, sporting or work-related injuries — to surgeons. “It’s nearly $80 million to get to this stage of research and development . . . it’s a lot of money and a lot of time in over a decade,” Orthocell chair John Van Der Wielen said. “It’s been a rough long road but we’ve now got the road, I would say, tarmacked. We’re on smooth driving and now the revenue and profit will come next.” The FDA nod in April for Remplir unlocks the door to a lucrative nerve repair market worth $US1.6 billion ($2.5b). It adds to Remplir’s string of regulatory approvals, including most recently in Thailand, Canada and Singapore. Regulatory applications for the EU and the *** are set to be submitted in the next few months. Having made its first shipment into the US, Orthocell chief Paul Anderson reiterated there was no need to move the company’s manufacturing base out of its facility in Murdoch, despite Donald Trump’s 10 per cent baseline tariff on *********** goods. “The challenges and the excitement that lays in front of us is in the American market,” Mr Anderson said. “We are sovereign partners with the United States and the US does need to have manufacturing security in allies like Australia. We hold no fears with regards to the tariffs.” Mr Van Der Wielen added it was highly unlikely US tariffs were targeting complex medical devices that patients need. “(As an example) high volume eye drops made by a US company . . . now being manufactured in India or China is more of the target, not a sophisticated medical device that changes people’s lives,” he said. Orthocell’s other flagship product Striate+ — designed to protect the bone defect from ingrowth of gingival, or gum, tissue — is also approved in several markets, including in Australia, Singapore, the US, Canada and Brazil. Mr Van Der Wielen said while biotech investors were “absolutely” aware of Orthocell’s success story, there was more to do. “Do I think Western Australians per se recognises (Orthocell) as somewhere they can go and become employed as a young scientist? Yes, more than it used to be . . . but we’ve got to get that story out to people a little bit better,” he said. The company already employs 55 staff across its operations in Australia and the US. It plans to grow that number to 100 in the near-term as manufacturing ramps up. Source link #Orthocells #easy #cell #secures #distributors #nerve #repair #device #Remplir Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rockstar Released Way More ‘GTA 6’ Story Details Than We Realized – Forbes Rockstar Released Way More ‘GTA 6’ Story Details Than We Realized – Forbes Rockstar Released Way More ‘GTA 6’ Story Details Than We Realized Forbes‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Delay Impacts Every Game Company BloombergBrandon Sheffield, Director at Necrosoft Games, Believes That ‘GTA 6’ Coming Out “Does the Opposite of Helping the Industry” VICENew ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer Is Fodder for Fake Car Spotting Car and Driver‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Trailer Smashes Past 475 Million Views in First Day (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter Source link #Rockstar #Released #GTA #Story #Details #Realized #Forbes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tyrine Watkins: South Hedland Police put out a call for public’s help after man removed GPS tracking device Tyrine Watkins: South Hedland Police put out a call for public’s help after man removed GPS tracking device Police have issued a warning to members of the public not to approach a 37-year-old man after he removed his electronic monitoring device on Saturday night. Tyrine Watkins has not been seen since yesterday, when South Hedland Police say he forcefully removed his tracker. His whereabouts are currently unknown, however, he was last seen in South Hedland. “If sighted, members of the public are advised not to approach Mr Watkins but to call police immediately on 131 444,” a statement on social media reads. Mr Watkins is described as slim, 171cm tall and with short brown hair, hazel eyes and possible facial hair. Anyone with information relating to his recent movements or whereabouts is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestopperswa.com.au. People reporting information can remain anonymous if they wish. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Source link #Tyrine #Watkins #South #Hedland #Police #put #call #publics #man #removed #GPS #tracking #device Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cecily Strong Returns As Jeanine Pirro In 'Saturday Night Live' Open – Deadline Cecily Strong Returns As Jeanine Pirro In 'Saturday Night Live' Open – Deadline Cecily Strong Returns As Jeanine Pirro In ‘Saturday Night Live’ Open DeadlineCecily Strong and Colin Jost make surprise cameos in ‘SNL’ cold open CNN’SNL’: Trump Talks Chicago Pope as Jeanine Pirro Guzzles Wine Variety’SNL’ recap: Walton Goggins hosts with musical guest Arcade Fire Entertainment Weekly‘SNL’ Cold Open: ‘AA Team’ Jeanine Pirro, Pete Hegseth Have One Big, Boozy Reunion Yahoo Source link #Cecily #Strong #Returns #Jeanine #Pirro #039Saturday #Night #Live039 #Open #Deadline Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Public funding for royals triples since 2012 because of Palace works Public funding for royals triples since 2012 because of Palace works Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent PA Media Public funding for the Royal Household has tripled in real terms since 2012, official figures show, with the rise driven largely by repairs and building work at Buckingham Palace. The Sovereign Grant, which provides taxpayer support for the monarchy, was introduced in 2012 at £31m per year. That has now risen to £132m, data from the House of Commons Library shows, and once inflation has been taken into account, that represents about a threefold increase. The grant rose 53% in April, from £86.3m to £132.1m. Royal aides say this was because of a Buckingham Palace building project and the grant will come down again, adding that the monarchy represents good value. Lord Turnbull, a crossbench peer and a former Cabinet Secretary, called the way the grant was calculated “complete and utter nonsense” but said that the budget isn’t high compared with other presidential heads of state. The Sovereign Grant provides funding for the official duties of the monarchy. In the most recent figures, for 2023-24, the biggest items were property maintenance and staff payroll, with smaller amounts for travel and hospitality and housekeeping. The analysis by the House of Commons Library shows how much the Sovereign Grant has risen over time – using a measure that takes into account inflation, with comparisons using 2023-24 values as a benchmark. Using that measure, the Sovereign Grant in 2012-13 was worth £41.5m – which rose to almost £100m in 2018-19, to cover renovations in Buckingham Palace, and then rose in 2025-26 to being worth £129.3m, again for work on Buckingham Palace. A Bank of England inflation calculation also shows the grant’s value having trebled since 2012, although Buckingham Palace uses a separate figure which is slightly below a threefold real-terms increase. Buckingham Palace says the current figures are higher because of a 10-year, £369m project to modernise facilities in the Palace, including cabling, plumbing, wiring and lifts. It’s a project that the National Audit Office says has been well-run and delivers “good value for money”. The Palace says it’s misleading to compare this year’s figures with earlier levels of grants. They say the big increase is due to the element of the grant that pays for Buckingham Palace building works, rather than the “core” grant for other running costs. “The Sovereign Grant remained virtually flat for five years from 2020, during a ******* of high inflation. The majority of the increase in this year’s Sovereign Grant is to fund the Buckingham Palace Reservicing Programme, which is ensuring that the Palace, a national asset, is accessible and protected from fire and flood,” said a Palace spokesperson. “A temporary increase in the grant across two years was approved to provide the remainder of the funding agreed in 2016 for this reservicing work. It has always been anticipated that the level of the Sovereign Grant will drop once the project is completed,” said the spokesperson. This could mean taxpayer funding reducing after 2027. PA Media The “national asset” of Buckingham Palace is responsible for much of the grant increase The sharp increase over the past decade has been during difficult years for public finances, including periods of austerity and tight controls over budgets. For example, a report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies showed that public spending on education in England went down by 11% in real terms between 2010-11 and 2023-24, although the IFS says that it is difficult to compare such big multi-billion budgets with changes in relatively smaller amounts such as the Sovereign Grant. Before the Sovereign Grant was introduced, state funding for the monarchy came through a mix of grants, government department spending and a “civil list” payment. Figures from the House of Commons Library, going back to 1995, show the pre-Sovereign Grant totals as lower than than they are today – for instance, using 2023-24 values, it was worth £67m in 2000 and £56m in 2005. The Sovereign Grant was introduced as a more “modern, transparent” way of bringing together royal funding, presented to MPs in 2011 as being likely to reduce the royal income. The grant is based on a percentage of the profits of the independent property and landowning business, the Crown Estate. The grant is not from the Crown Estate, it comes from the Treasury, but the Crown Estate is used as a benchmark. Sovereign Grant was initially set at 15% of Crown Estate profits, which rose to 25% to cover the cost of renovating Buckingham Palace. It’s now being reduced to 12%. But because of increased profits for the Crown Estate from selling leases for offshore wind farms, the actual cash amount has risen sharply, because it’s a percentage based on a much ******* total. The increase in the Sovereign Grant’s value is blamed by former Lib Dem Home Office minister Norman Baker, a prominent critic of royal finances, on what he calls the “completely absurd” way it’s calculated and “weak-kneed” governments that don’t want to challenge it. “The Royal Family has been very efficient in persuading the public purse to keep coughing up more money,” he says. “Buckingham Palace has been used again and again to justify the increases. “We’re told public finances are tight, we can’t afford a winter fuel allowance, but we can pay for an increase for the Royal Family. It’s completely wrong.” PA Media Public funding for the royals is at its highest level in 30 years Lord Turnbull, a former Cabinet Secretary and Permanent Secretary at the Treasury in the 1990s and 2000s, is also critical of the way the grant is calculated. He says successive governments have used the Crown Estate calculation as a convenient way of avoiding debate and stopping a “lot of bolshy backbenchers moaning about the cost of the monarchy”. He says it would be much better to have a straightforward grant to pay for the monarchy, which could be debated on its own merits. But he also says it’s a “red herring” to focus on the headline increase in the Sovereign Grant, when that figure has been driven by work to preserve Buckingham Palace, rather than underlying running costs. He says that if you have a monarchy it has to be properly funded. “You either have one or you don’t,” says Lord Turnbull. Pauline Maclaran, a royal commentator from Royal Holloway, University of London, says the monarchy “generates a great deal of money and goodwill.” This is often seen in terms of boosting tourism and promoting business links, but Prof Maclaran says increasingly it needs to recognise the impact of royal “soft power”. US President Trump is a self-professed fan of King Charles and if those warm feelings helped with *** and US trade and tariff negotiations the benefits would hugely outweigh any annual costs of the monarchy, says Prof Maclaran. PA Media Royal “soft power” could help in negotiations with the United States But the royals can’t be immune to questions about finances, she says: “The public wants to know if they’re of value.” Royal expert Richard Palmer says this year’s increase has “raised eyebrows”. “Of course the head of state and those who support him need to be funded properly, but so do other parts of the state – the health service, schools, the military, for example,” says Mr Palmer. Royal sources say there is transparency and funding is subject to the approval of Parliament. The Royal Trustees overseeing the grant are the prime minister, chancellor and the keeper of the privy purse, who looks after the monarch’s finances. You can dig into the accounts and see from 2023-24 that the royals spent over £1m on helicopter flights, there was an electricity bill of £2.2m and that travel for the Duke of Kent over three days to attend regimental events in Scotland cost more than £23,000. There are also details of what the monarchy provides in a year – including hosting 400 events, inviting 105,000 guests to receptions, garden parties and official lunches. There were also 2,300 public engagements, supporting charities and good causes. There are national and international events, including state visits which help to promote *** trade. There’s a constitutional role, such as the state opening of Parliament and regular meetings with the prime minister. Republic, a group campaigning for an elected head of state, have argued that other costs need to be included, such as security, which is not covered by the Sovereign Grant. They also want the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall to count as public funding, rather than private incomes for the King and Prince of Wales. A report from the group claims that the total cost of the monarchy is about £510m per year. Opinion polls suggest the monarchy remains popular, with a YouGov survey in February 2025 suggesting 55% viewed the monarchy positively compared with 36% who saw it negatively. But there is less certainty about funding. Another YouGov survey in December 2024 suggested strong public opposition to government money being spent on Buckingham Palace – by 56% to 29%. And there are divisions by age groups – with 74% of the over-65s thinking the royals are good value for money, compared with 44% of 25 to 49 year olds. Source link #Public #funding #royals #triples #Palace #works Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

First-year Fremantle Docker Charlie Nicholls says group of teammates bringing their best First-year Fremantle Docker Charlie Nicholls says group of teammates bringing their best Despite the continued struggles of a group of Fremantle’s mature-aged players stuck at WAFL level to secure a senior place, one of their teammates says they are showing no outward signs of being disheartened. Source link #Firstyear #Fremantle #Docker #Charlie #Nicholls #group #teammates #bringing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Saudi oil giant Aramco posts 5% dip in first-quarter profit Saudi oil giant Aramco posts 5% dip in first-quarter profit Members of media chat before the start of a press conference by Aramco at the Plaza Conference Center in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia November 3, 2019. Hamad I Mohammed | Reuters Saudi Aramco’s first-quarter net profit fell 5% year-on-year amid lower oil prices and production. Net income for the three months to March 31 came in at $26 billion, down from $27.3 billion for the same ******* last year, the company reported. The figure was slightly above analyst expectations of $25.3 billion. Aramco announced its free cash flow for the quarter at $19.2 billion, down from $22.8 billion in the first quarter of 2024, and cash flow from operating activities at $31.7 billion compared to last year’s $33.6 billion. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Source link #Saudi #oil #giant #Aramco #posts #dip #firstquarter #profit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help – Reuters Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help – Reuters Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help ReutersIndia and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire, but will it hold? Here’s what to know CNN‘Educate Donald Trump’: Congress MP’s curt remark over US President’s Kashmir mediation offer Hindustan TimesAmid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Times of India”Will Work With You Both…”: Donald Trump’s Kashmir Offer To India, Pak NDTV Source link #Fragile #ceasefire #holds #India #Pakistan #Trump #offers #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How backchannels and US mediators pulled rivals back from the brink How backchannels and US mediators pulled rivals back from the brink Soutik Biswas and Vikas Pandey BBC News Reuters Crowds gathered in Islamabad after the ceasefire announcement In a dramatic turn of events, US President Donald Trump took to social media on Saturday to announce that India and Pakistan – after four tense days of cross-border clashes – had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire”. Behind the scenes, US mediators, alongside diplomatic backchannels and regional players, proved critical in pulling the nuclear-armed rivals back from the brink, experts say. However, hours after a ceasefire deal, India and Pakistan were trading accusations of fresh violations – underscoring its fragility. India accused Pakistan of “repeated violations” while Pakistan insisted it remained committed to the ceasefire, with its forces showing “responsibility and restraint.” Before Trump’s ceasefire announcement, India and Pakistan were spiralling towards what many feared could become a full-blown conflict. After a deadly militant attack killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month, India launched airstrikes inside Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir – triggering days of aerial clashes, artillery duels and, by Saturday morning, accusations from both sides of missile strikes on each other’s airbases. The rhetoric escalated sharply, with each country claiming to have inflicted heavy damage while foiling the other’s attacks. Getty Images US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) and President Donald Trump Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington DC, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s call to Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir on 9 May “might have been the crucial point”. “There’s still much we don’t know about the roles of various international actors, but it’s clear over the past three days that at least three countries were working to de-escalate – the US, of course, but also the *** and Saudi Arabia,” she says. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told Pakistani media that “three dozen countries” were involved in the diplomacy – including Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the US. “One question is whether, if this call had come earlier – right after the initial Indian strikes, when Pakistan was already claiming some Indian losses and an off-ramp was available – it might have prevented further escalation,” Ms Madan says. This isn’t the first time US mediation has helped defuse an India–Pakistan crisis. In his memoir, former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo claimed he was woken up to speak with an unnamed “Indian counterpart”, who feared Pakistan was preparing nuclear weapons during the 2019 standoff. Reuters Kashmiri men greeted each other after the ceasefire announcement in Srinagar Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria later wrote that Pompeo overstated both the risk of nuclear escalation and the US role in calming the conflict. But diplomats say there is little doubt the US played an important role in defusing the crisis this time. “The US was the most prominent external player. Last time, Pompeo claimed they averted nuclear war. While they’ll likely exaggerate, they may have played the primary diplomatic role, perhaps amplifying Delhi’s positions in Islamabad,” Mr Bisaria told the BBC on Saturday. Yet at the outset, the US appeared strikingly standoffish. As tensions flared, US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the US was not going to get involved in a war that’s “fundamentally none of our business”. “We can’t control these countries though. Fundamentally, India has its gripes with Pakistan… America can’t tell the Indians to lay down their arms. We can’t tell the Pakistanis to lay down their arms. And so we’re going to continue to pursue this thing through diplomatic channels, ” he said in a television interview. Meanwhile, President Trump said earlier this week: “I know both [leaders of India and Pakistan] very well, and I want to see them work it out… I want to see them stop, and hopefully they can stop now”. Getty Images Pakistani people celebrated after the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, in Hyderabad, Sindh province Ejaz Haider, a Lahore-based defence analyst, told the BBC this appeared to be the only difference from previous occasions. “The American role was a continuation of past patterns, but with one key difference – this time, they initially stayed hands-off, watching the crisis unfold instead of jumping in right away. Only when they saw how it was playing out did they step in to manage it,” Mr Haider told the BBC. Experts in Pakistan say as the escalation cycle deepened, Pakistan sent “dual signals”, retaliating militarily while announcing a National Command Authority (NCA) meeting – a clear reminder of the nuclear overhang. The NCA controls and takes operational decisions regarding Pakistan’s nuclear weapons. This was around the time US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped in. “The US was indispensable. This outcome would not have occurred without Secretary Rubio’s efforts,” Ashley J Tellis, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, told the BBC. What also helped was Washington’s deepening ties with Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal rapport with Trump, plus the US’s broader strategic and economic stakes, gave the US administration diplomatic leverage to push both nuclear-armed rivals towards de-escalation. Indian diplomats see three key peace tracks that happened this time, much like after Pulwama–Balakot in 2019: US and *** pressureSaudi mediation, with the Saudi junior foreign minister visiting both capitalsThe direct India-Pakistan channel between the two national security advisors (NSAs) Despite shifting global priorities and a hands-off posture at first, the US ultimately stepped in as the indispensable mediator between South Asia’s nuclear rivals. Whether overstated by its own officials or underacknowledged by Delhi and Islamabad, experts believe the US’s role as crisis manager remains as vital – and as complicated – as ever. Doubts do, however, linger over the ceasefire’s durability after Saturday’s events, with some Indian media reporting it was essentially brokered by senior military officials of the two countries – not the US. “This ceasefire is bound to be a fragile one. It came about very quickly, amid sky-high tensions. India appears to have interpreted it differently than did the US and Pakistan,” Michael Kugelman, a foreign policy analyst, told the BBC. “Also, since it was put together so hastily, the accord may lack the proper guarantees and assurances one would need at such a tense moment.” Source link #backchannels #mediators #pulled #rivals #brink Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump praises ‘friendly, constructive’ US-China trade talks Trump praises ‘friendly, constructive’ US-China trade talks Watch: US and China are ready to talk tariffs – who will blink first? Donald Trump says there has been a “total reset” in US-China trade relations following the first day of talks between American and ******** officials in Switzerland. In a social media post, the US president described the talks as being “very good” and said change had been “negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner”. An escalating trade war between Washington and Beijing has seen the US president hit ******** imports to the US with tariffs of 145%. China retaliated with levies of 125% on some US goods. Following months of back-and-forth, the two countries are meeting in Geneva this weekend for the first time since Trump hit China with tariffs at the start of the year. Little information beyond the US president’s Truth Social post has so far emerged from the talks. They are due to continue on Sunday and are taking place between China’s vice-premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “We want to see, for the good of both China and the U.S., an opening up of China to American business. GREAT PROGRESS MADE!!!” Trump added. On Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Washington would not lower tariffs unilaterally, and China would need to make its own concessions. Both sides issued various other warnings ahead of the meeting, with Beijing saying the US must ease tariffs while Bessent stressed that the focus was on “de-escalation” and this was not a “big trade deal”. ******** state media reported that Beijing had decided to engage with the US after fully considering global expectations, the country’s interests and appeals from American businesses. Last month, the BBC found that ******** exporters were struggling with the US’s tariffs – one company, Sorbo Technology, reported that half of its products were normally sold to the US and were now sat in boxes in a warehouse in China. Meanwhile, the US economy was found to have shrank in the first three months of the year – contracting at an annual rate of 0.3% – as firms raced to get goods into the country. Getty Images The trade war between China and the US intensified last month after President Trump announced a universal baseline tariff on all imports to the United States, on what he called “Liberation Day”. Around 60 trading partners, which the White House described as the “worst offenders”, were subjected to higher rates than others. The list included China and the European Union. Trump said this was payback for years worth of unfair trade policies for the US. He also separately announced a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium coming into the US, and a further 25% tariff on all cars and car parts. It was announced last week that the US and *** had agreed a deal, in which the 25% will be cut to 10% for a maximum of 100,000 *** cars – matching the number of cars the *** exported last year. Cars are the ***’s biggest export to the US, worth about £9bn last year. Source link #Trump #praises #friendly #constructive #USChina #trade #talks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address Pope Leo prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address Pope Leo XIV will give his first Sunday blessing and address to a crowd in St Peter’s Square in the ******** today. He will recite the ******* Caeli prayer, in honour of the Virgin Mary, in his first public address since his election was announced with white smoke on Thursday. After delivering Sunday mass, Pope Leo will bless those gathered on the square outside – and deliver his reflections. On Saturday, he visited a shrine outside Rome and then prayed before the tomb of his late predecessor Francis inside the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Pope Leo will be formally inaugurated at a mass in St Peter’s Square next week on 18 May. The Pope was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, following a two-day conclave in ******** City. It has been a busy week for the pontiff, who held his first Mass as Pope in the Sistine chapel on Friday before speaking to cardinals on Saturday. During this meeting, he described himself as an unworthy choice for Pope, and vowed to continue the “precious legacy” of his predecessor. He highlighted the importance of missionary work and discussion – as well as care for those he called the “least and the rejected”. He explained he had chosen the name Leo after a 19th-century Pope known for his teaching on social justice. The new Pope also suggested the development of artificial intelligence and other advances meant the church was necessary today for the defence of human dignity and justice. He is due to hold an audience with the media on Monday ahead of his inauguration next Sunday. As part of that mass he will deliver a homily in the presence of numerous heads of state and dignitaries. The 69-year-old is the 267th occupant of the throne of St Peter, and the first American to become a pontiff. He will lead members of the Catholic Church’s global community of 1.4bn people. Born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, he worked for many years as a missionary in Peru before being made an archbishop there. He also has Peruvian nationality. Although Leo was born in the US, the ******** described him as the second pope from the Americas. Pope Francis, from Argentina, was the first. Pope Leo is widely seen as a moderate who can offer “continuity” and “unity” following the death of his predecessor last month. The new pontiff is believed to have shared Francis’ views on migrants, the poor and the environment. In his first speech he told the crowds he wanted “to walk together with you as a united Church searching all together for peace and justice”. Source link #Pope #Leo #prays #tomb #Francis #ahead #Sunday #address Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sir Ian McGeechan: Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach says he has prostate ******* Sir Ian McGeechan: Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach says he has prostate ******* Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan says he has been diagnosed with prostate *******. McGeechan won 32 caps for Scotland, captaining them nine times, and toured with the Lions in 1974, winning the series in South Africa, and in 1977. He coached Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and led the Lions to series victories as coach in 1989 and 1997. The 78-year-old is currently consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster Knights. McGeechan told the Telegraph, external he had just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. “I don’t want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested,” he said. “I said that to our players here, to make sure they get themselves tested. “I have an opportunity here at Doncaster and I have a good family, and I just don’t think any differently. I am trying to do all the right things for my health and fitness.” Source link #Sir #Ian #McGeechan #Scotland #British #Irish #Lions #coach #prostate #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tigers hang on to keep Eagles winless in AFL Tigers hang on to keep Eagles winless in AFL Tom Brown’s last-minute tackle has saved Richmond, who beat West Coast by two points in an entertaining battle of the AFL cellar dwellars. Tom Gross was streaming forward in the last minute and Brown mowed him down from behind, allowing the Tigers to come away with victory by 11.15 (81) to 11.13 (79) on Sunday at the MCG. Richmond hit the front with the last three behinds of the game and their experienced players, especially Toby Nankervis, Nathan Broad and Nick Vlastuin, were mighty in the final quarter as they held on for their third win of the season. The last-placed Eagles are yet to win a second half this season. Midfielders Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper and forward Rhyan Mansell impressed for the Tigers, while young gun Harley Reid was prominent for West Coast and teammate Jamie Cripps kicked a game-high three goals. Rhyan Mansell turned on the jets #AFLTigersEagles pic.twitter.com/mlYIrLjfaj— AFL (@AFL) May 11, 2025 Both sides were hit with late withdrawals. First, Eagles co-captain Oscar Allen pulled out with a knee injury. Then only minutes before the opening bounce, Jayden Short also came out of Richmond’s line-up with the same problem. The Tigers were on top initially, kicking the first three goals. But the Eagles bagged the last two of the term and another two to start the second quarter. Harley from downtown #AFLTigersEagles pic.twitter.com/jqb8g8klA7— AFL (@AFL) May 11, 2025 There were eight lead changes in the second term alone as the Eagles took control of the centre bounces and the Tigers counter-punched. With five goals in the second quarter and Reid prominent, West Coast closed to within one point at the main break. They edged ahead midway through the third quarter and looked ready to take control, but could only manage three straight behinds. After the third Eagles miss, the Tigers quickly moved the ball down the other end and Mansell kicked his second goal late in the quarter. Captain Nankervis, who looked groggy after being caught in a gang tackle earlier in the term, then marked and goaled and the Tigers took a four-point lead into the last quarter. Source link #Tigers #hang #Eagles #winless #AFL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mom Rushed 1-Year-Old to the ER After He Showed Odd Symptoms. His 'Life-Changing' Diagnosis Shocked Her (Exclusive) – Yahoo Mom Rushed 1-Year-Old to the ER After He Showed Odd Symptoms. His 'Life-Changing' Diagnosis Shocked Her (Exclusive) – Yahoo Mom Rushed 1-Year-Old to the ER After He Showed Odd Symptoms. His ‘Life-Changing’ Diagnosis Shocked Her (Exclusive) Yahoo Source link #Mom #Rushed #1YearOld #Showed #Odd #Symptoms #039LifeChanging039 #Diagnosis #Shocked #Exclusive #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

********* stars against Cats before fresh injury setback ********* stars against Cats before fresh injury setback Jake ********* kicked two early goals for GWS against Geelong on Sunday but was substituted out of the game before half-time with a hamstring injury. Source link #********* #stars #Cats #fresh #injury #setback Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Maxtang SXRL-20 mini PC review Maxtang SXRL-20 mini PC review Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Maxtang SXRL-20: 30-second review The Mini PC has undergone some transformation since Intel ended its NUC and left the field open for PC makers to define the market for these small machines. While some brands are still making traditional NUC-inspired designs, Maxtang, with the SXRL-20, has taken its small computer concept in an entirely different direction. Conceived explicitly for digital signage use, it can drive up to four displays and achieve this with a passively cooled solution for prolonged running. It’s all-metal construction and wall-mounting accessories deliver a robust and made-for-purpose solution that uses an Intel Core i5-class processor to run Windows 11. You may like This is the same silicon that has been used in NAS boxes. It provides sufficient CPU and GPU power to drive the displays and sufficient storage options to handle a lot of playback media. With LAN, WIFi, and even LTE connectivity, this system can be easily and remotely accessed to update the content when required. At a modest price, the only aspect that potential customers need to be aware of is that there isn’t much performance headroom in the SXRL-20 to repurpose it for other duties. This hardware was assembled for a specific job, and not to become a desktop PC if the requirements change. Because of that, this hardware is a little too niche to make it into our best mini PC round-up. (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Maxtang SXRL-20 at Amazon for $529 Maxtang SXRL-20: Price and availability How much does it cost? From $429 When is it out? Available now Where can you get it? Currently, this machine can be obtained directly from Maxtang and through Amazon According to the Maxtang specifications, the company intends to make six different versions of this hardware using i3, i5 and i7 class processors. Maxtang sells the machine directly on a quotation basis, which I’d assume could adjust the unit cost based on volume. The review machine using the i5-1235u with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD is $479, and the i7-1255u variant with the same amount of memory and storage is $599, available from Amazon.com. The cheapest option is a $429 machine with just 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, using the i5 processor. That platform can also be had with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $579. Interestingly, the i7 model is offered with no memory or storage for $469, which might be helpful if you have plenty of DDR4 SODIMM modules and NVMe drives spare. Europeans can source this hardware from AliExpress with the i5 and i3 models listed, but there are no i7 options. The Core i5-1235U variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB is £498.45 for *** customers. As alternatives, there are plenty of Mini PC designs that support dual monitor outputs and up to four using USB-C or Thunderbolt ports, although docks or adapters would be needed to connect them to a typical HDMI TV input. The problem with the majority of these options is that the machines are actively cooled and need ventilation to remain operational. They also don’t support operational hours in the BIOS. For the quality of construction and passive cooling model, the price of the SXRL-20 seems reasonable, with the i5 models offering the best value. (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Maxtang SXRL-20: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Item Spec CPU: Intel i5-1235U (10 cores, 12 Threads) GPU: Iris Xe Graphics RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz (16GB x 1) expandable to 64GB (2x 32GB) Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 SATA Expansion: 1x M.2 2280 NVMe/SATA is free for expansion Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C, 1x USB 2.0, 4x HDMI 2.0,1x universal audio jack, HDMI in (optional), 1x COM Networking: 2x 2.5GbE LAN, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 OS: Windows 11 Pro (pre-installed) Base Power: 15W PSU: 19V 4.74A 90W Dimensions: 280 x 195 x 28 (mm) Maxtang SXRL-20: Design All-metal passively cooled Designed to be mounted Easy internal access Most mini PC designs follow the old Intel NUC concept of a small box that mounts a 15cm square motherboard with components neatly stacked to keep everything compact. The SXRL-20 is not like that at all. It has more of a set-top box feel, or even an automotive component aesthetic, with its flattened metal exterior and integrated heatsink fins. Along with the PC, Maxtang provides two mounting plates made to connect to the underside, lifting the machine a short distance from the mounting surface. That’s ideal for an information booth or digital signage scenario. Because this hardware won’t typically be sitting on a desk or used directly, with the exception of the wifi antenna BNCs, all the ports are on one edge. These include four HDMI outs, dual 2.5GbE LAN ports, plus a selection of USB and a COM port. That last feature could be critical, as from this COM port you could easily hang the relay electronics to fire up lights and other hardware via the PC. There is an option, not in our review hardware, to also have a side-mounted HDMI-in port, which might be helpful if you wish to record the reaction to promotional material or for security purposes. The machine is powered by a small 90w laptop PSU, which is more than enough to drive this platform and whatever USB peripherals are connected to it. In this writer’s experience, getting into mini computers can be more challenging than it should be, but this design is as straightforward as it gets. Simply removing six screws from the underside releases that side of the machine providing full access to the internal system, no spudgers required. Inside is a large mainboard that fills 70% of the internal volume, with spaces for various upgrades and enhancements. There are two SODIMM slots occupied in the review machine with 8GB of Kingston-branded DDR4 modules for 16GB in total. It’s possible to replace these with 32GB modules for a maximum of 64GB. The M.2 SSD was also a Kingston product, a 512GB SATA SSD, and that slot can take SATA or NVMe drives, but a second M.2 2280 slot is exclusively NVMe. I’m not sure why Maxtang used an M.2 SATA drive since Kingston doesn’t list these devices for retail; they must be exclusively for OEM customers and industrial use. The logic behind using it may be to reduce the chance of overheating since this enclosure is entirely passively cooled. (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) The WiFi is provided by a now-discontinued Intel AX200NGW controller in a M.2 2230 slot, but alongside that slot is an M.2 2242 slot that could take a second controller. There is also a SIM card slot that I assume requires an LTE modem that uses the spare M.2 2242, and there are four punch-outs on the rear for antennas to be mounted. With LTE in this unit, reconfiguring it remotely or having it pick up new material to display on an overnight basis would be a breeze. Overall, this design has two clearly defined objectives: to run without cooling for long periods, and to be easily adaptable should the mission require changes. It succeeds in both these things, although it’s not something that you would want to repurpose as an Office PC, in case you wondered. While it runs Windows 11, the performance compared to a machine designed for that role is lacklustre for a few reasons I’ll cover in the performance section. Maxtang SXRL-20: Features Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe GPU DDR4 memory Intel went through a slightly odd phase in which successive generations of its chip designs appeared to make limited headway and, in some respects, went backwards. One of the most impacted series was the Alder Lake 12th generation, which Intel made for both desktop and mobile platforms. In this context, the chip used in this machine is an Alder Lake-U design that combines Golden Clove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores. When Intel launched Raptor Lake chips for the 13th generation, these were superseded. With the advent of the Core Ultra series 1 and 2, Alder Lake is four generations behind the current product set. This particular chip is interesting because it’s found favour in several non-mobile devices, particularly the Ugreen DXP4800 Plus and DXP480T NAS boxes. Even by Intel’s curious standards, the Intel i5-1235U is an odd processor, but it’s found a number of niches where performance isn’t as important as flexibility. One advantage it has over the UHD Graphics that the N100 is saddled with is the Iris Xe GPU, although this is hardly something for gaming. One impressive thing about the Maxtang SXRL-20 is that it has four HDMI outputs, which flies in the face of the Iris Xe specifications. According to Intel, the Iris Xe supports a maximum of three displays, so what Maxtang did to get the fourth one is a mystery. Perhaps it’s an undocumented option, or they mapped one output over two HDMI ports, but it is possible with this machine. However, depending on what you intend to do with those outputs, there are practical limitations based on the memory that the Iris Xe can map from main memory and the modes it supports. Trying to generate smoothly moving 3D images over all four displays is unrealistic, unless the resolution of each is dramatically reduced. In theory, the Iris Xe can generate an 8K HDR image over HDMI 2.0, but that’s via a single monitor. If that’s segmented to four displays, then 1080p HDR is possible, and video playback at that level is achievable. (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) My issue with this is that it’s hard to see where the limits of this GPU and CPU combination are without actually trying to execute a specific file or scenario. What doesn’t help is that the Maxtang SXRL-20 uses DDR4, reducing the memory bandwidth for both the CPU and the GPU. It’s worth noting that the Intel i5-1235U can use DDR5 modules, but Maxtang chose not to provide that performance headroom for this hardware. Clearly, those who designed the SXRL-20 had an objective in mind that it should be able to drive four monitors with four video streams smoothly at the target resolution, and it was deemed that DDR5 wasn’t necessary to deliver that. The problem is that the use case defined by Maxtang might not be the same as one envisaged by a potential customer. Overall, the hardware in the SXRL-20 is fit for purpose, but only within some narrow constraints. Maxtang SXRL-20: Performance Swipe to scroll horizontally Mini PC Header Cell – Column 1 Maxtang SXRL-20 CPU Row 0 – Cell 1 Core i5-1235U Cores/Threads Row 1 – Cell 1 10C 12T RAM Row 2 – Cell 1 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) Storage Row 3 – Cell 1 512GB Kingston OM8P0S3512Q-A0 Graphics Row 4 – Cell 1 Iris Xe Graphics (EU80) 3DMark WildLife 3293 Row 6 – Cell 0 FireStrike 1180 Row 7 – Cell 0 TimeSpy 403 Row 8 – Cell 0 Nomad Lite 278 CineBench24 Single 83 Row 10 – Cell 0 Multi 359 Row 11 – Cell 0 Ratio 4.3 GeekBench 6 Single 2123 Row 13 – Cell 0 Multi 6534 Row 14 – Cell 0 OpenCL 3057 Row 15 – Cell 0 Vulkan 4320 CrystalDisk Read MB/s 545 Row 17 – Cell 0 Write MB/s 510 PCMark 10 Office 3980 WEI Row 19 – Cell 1 7.7 Because of this unusual configuration, I’ve not pitched the Maxtang against another Intel system. It’s a little quicker than the typical N100-based machines, but significantly slower than even a Core-i3 N300 machine, like the Zotac P1430AJ Pico. The issues here are that this CPU only has one performance core, and all the rest are efficiency. Only the P-core has hyperthreading, giving a total of twelve threads of processing. Intel revised this design with slightly higher clock speeds for the i5-1335U, and Maxtang has that as an option for this series, but with the same underlying core and cache architecture, it won’t be much better. What’s important to consider is that this system was specified for a job, displaying promotional graphics and videos, and it has sufficient power to do that without breaking any benchmark records. By desktop PC standards, the performance of the SATA SSD is slow compared to NVMe drives, but again, not so glacial that it would interfere with the machine’s running. This wasn’t meant to be used as a desktop PC; therefore, judging it by those standards isn’t helpful. It’s an appliance PC made to run throughout the day and not overheat, which seems well suited to do. (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Maxtang SXRL-20: Final verdict (Image credit: Maxtang) The Maxtang SXRL-20 is an interesting system that has more in common with a NAS than a desktop PC. However, given that the objective of delivering digital signage has different priorities, those behind its design approached its construction and specifications from a unique perspective. This hardware was made for a purpose, and it fulfils that brief well. My only concern is that while the machine is appropriate, I’m unconvinced that using Windows 11 on a customer-facing system is such a great idea. Given how Microsoft has an unfortunate track record of screwing up its own operating system, and how an ill-considered update might stop this system working, or end up with messages on the screen is a concern. While I’m sure it is possible to lock down a Windows machine to avoid these pitfalls, we’ve all seen Digital Signage with Microsoft enhancements that those running the system wouldn’t care for. It’s worth noting that on the promotional material for this product, the Ubuntu logo makes an appearance along with the Linux one, so I’m not the only person thinking about this possibility seriously. Should you buy a Maxtang SXRL-20? Swipe to scroll horizontally Value Given the limited alternative options, the price is reasonable 4 / 5 Design An elegant, passively cooled design that is easy to deploy and upgrade 4.5 / 5 Features An older processor, but an efficient platform for its purpose 4 / 5 Performance Not fast, but generally quick enough 3.5 / 5 Overall AMaybe DDR5 might have given it more headroom, but servicable 4 / 5 Buy it if… Don’t buy it if… For more display essentials, we’ve rounded up the best digital signage software. Maxtang SXRL-20: Price Comparison Source link #Maxtang #SXRL20 #mini #review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Axial Seamount: Why This Pacific Underwater Volcano Is Being Watched Closely By Scientists – Forbes Axial Seamount: Why This Pacific Underwater Volcano Is Being Watched Closely By Scientists – Forbes Axial Seamount: Why This Pacific Underwater Volcano Is Being Watched Closely By Scientists ForbesMile-wide underwater volcano ready to erupt off the West Coast CNNMile-wide underwater volcano off the U.S. coast is expected to erupt at any time Earth.comLook Alert: The Most Active Volcano In the Pacific Northwest Is Probably About To Blow, Maybe IFLScienceVolcano predicted to erupt TODAY as scientists issue major warning GB News Source link #Axial #Seamount #Pacific #Underwater #Volcano #Watched #Closely #Scientists #Forbes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Koenen stars as Lightning thrash struggling Giants Koenen stars as Lightning thrash struggling Giants Sunshine Coast Lightning have brought the Giants crashing back to earth, with star goal shooter Cara Koenen producing a career-best display in a 74-56 Super Netball win at UniSC Arena. Koenen scored a career-high 56 goals from 62 attempts in Sunday’s match to help lead her team to the comprehensive victory. The Giants committed a whopping 25 turnovers – including 10 alone from goal attack Sophie Dwyer – as the Lightning made them pay. It was 62-40 by three-quarter time before the Lightning eased up in the final quarter. The result improved Sunshine Coast’s record to 3-2, while the Giants are 1-4 and equal bottom of the ladder alongside the Melbourne Mavericks. The tip and the back up Watch every game live on Kayo Sports, Foxtel and Binge. pic.twitter.com/aYkbyDJf2R— Suncorp Super Netball (@SuperNetball) May 11, 2025 Sunday’s result was all the more disappointing for the Giants given they had upset defending champions Adelaide 64-63 a week earlier. “We had a disappointing loss last week in the West (against the Fever). I’m proud of what we put out on court today,” Koenen told Fox Sports. “It (the win) was all down to work rate. There were repeated efforts every time. “Our defensive end has been doing an amazing job, so we (the attackers) are just looking to convert on our end.” After a relatively even first quarter, the Giants went to the first break only down by three goals. The Lightning’s lead stretched to nine by half-time, but it was the third quarter that really broke the Giants’ spirit. Buoyed by Koenen’s hot hand, the Lightning won the quarter 23-10 to put the contest to bed. Giants shooter Matisse Letherbarrow ended the match with six Super Shots to her name from eight attempts in an impressive display. But the Giants’ numerous turnovers meant no amount of hot shooting could save them. Source link #Koenen #stars #Lightning #thrash #struggling #Giants Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Clashes erupt at Brooklyn College as anti-Israel activists attempt to set up tents on campus Clashes erupt at Brooklyn College as anti-Israel activists attempt to set up tents on campus Chaos and wild brawls broke out at a New York City university on Thursday evening after anti-Israel activists tried setting up an encampment on college grounds. NYPD officers were dispatched to Brooklyn College after anti-Israel agitators refused to take down their tents. Fourteen people were taken into custody, police told Fox News Friday. The chaos comes a day after over 100 anti-Israel agitators stormed the Butler Library at Columbia University. Source link #Clashes #erupt #Brooklyn #College #antiIsrael #activists #attempt #set #tents #campus Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Space agencies grapple with potential changes to Artemis – SpaceNews Space agencies grapple with potential changes to Artemis – SpaceNews Space agencies grapple with potential changes to Artemis SpaceNewsTrump’s Space Budget Reflects Influence of Elon Musk and SpaceX The New York TimesBillions wasted, mysteries unsolved: The missions NASA may be forced to abandon The Planetary SocietyTrump aims to cut $6 billion from NASA budget, shifting $1 billion to Mars-focused missions CNBCElon Musk Set to Win Big With Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Pentagon Budget The Intercept Source link #Space #agencies #grapple #potential #Artemis #SpaceNews Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter’s reaction to run-down tackle tells tale of ongoing search for win West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter’s reaction to run-down tackle tells tale of ongoing search for win The sight of a devastated West Coast coach Andrew McQualter in the box when that tackle was laid will be seared in the minds of Eagles fans still searching for that first win of 2025, writes Glen Quartermain. Source link #West #Coast #Eagles #coach #Andrew #McQualters #reaction #rundown #tackle #tells #tale #ongoing #search #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]