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West Coast Eagles co-captains Oscar Allen, Liam Duggan no certainties to face Richmond West Coast Eagles co-captains Oscar Allen, Liam Duggan no certainties to face Richmond West Coast co-captains Oscar Allen and Liam Duggan are no certainties to take on Richmond at the MCG on Sunday after undertaking fitness tests at the captain’s run. Source link #West #Coast #Eagles #cocaptains #Oscar #Allen #Liam #Duggan #certainties #face #Richmond Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Leading consumers to believe they are … without risk’ ‘Leading consumers to believe they are … without risk’ The maker of Ziploc bags has been hit with a class-action lawsuit after a consumer alleged that two of the brand’s primary selling points — that the bags are “suitable” or “safe” to use in the freezer and microwave — were misleading and placed people at elevated risk of exposure to microplastics. What’s happening? According to About Lawsuits, complainant Linda Cheslow filed suit against Ziploc maker S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. in California on April 25. As a class-action lawsuit, the filing also names “all others similarly situated” — i.e., people who use Ziploc bags — as co-plaintiffs. Ziploc bags already have at least one environment-related strike against them, as they are typically a single-use plastic item. On top of that, the lawsuit maintains that the brand’s parent company engaged in a “material omission” when labeling Ziploc bags “microwave safe” and “suitable for freezer use.” The suit contends that “in reality,” Ziploc bags and containers are made with polyethylene and polypropylene — two manufacturing materials, the filing indicates, that “scientific and medical evidence shows release microplastics when microwaved and frozen.” As such, Ziploc bags are alleged to be “fundamentally unfit for microwave and freezer use” despite their labeling, which has been “leading consumers to believe they are fit to be microwaved and frozen without risk of microplastics leaching into their food.” Consumers may have “unwittingly exposed themselves and their families to undisclosed microplastics during routine kitchen practices,” per the filing. Why are microplastics such a big deal? As the suit explains, microplastics are “small plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in diameter,” a byproduct of larger plastic items breaking down. Watch now: How bad is a gas stove for your home’s indoor air quality? Research into the impact of microplastics on human health is ongoing, but they’ve been linked to cognitive and behavioral issues, reproductive complications, and *******. As the Ziploc lawsuit asserts, even consumers doing their best to avoid exposure to microplastics can be lulled into a “false sense of security” by purportedly misleading labels. What’s being done about microplastics? While researchers readily admit we don’t fully understand the scope of the risks microplastics pose, one urged consumers and lawmakers “to act before we have all the answers.” When it comes to food storage, a particularly direct source of exposure to microplastics, a home chef had a brilliant solution that removes plastic from the equation, keeps containers out of landfills, and is stunningly economical: washing and reusing glass jar packaging. Using less plastic overall is one of the best ways to limit your exposure to microplastics and save money on single-use goods while keeping plastic out of landfills. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Leading #consumers #risk Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Report: Bill Belichick had P.R. expert Brandon Faber present at NYU book event – NBC Sports Report: Bill Belichick had P.R. expert Brandon Faber present at NYU book event – NBC Sports Report: Bill Belichick had P.R. expert Brandon Faber present at NYU book event NBC SportsUNC: Belichick’s girlfriend welcome at school ESPNPatriots Legend Rob Gronkowski Tees Off On Bill Belichick After Report Yahoo SportsJordon Hudson isn’t banned from football facilities, UNC says, despite report Raleigh News & ObserverBill Belichick’s family worried that Jordon Hudson could be ‘detrimental’ to his legacy: report Fox News Source link #Report #Bill #Belichick #P.R #expert #Brandon #Faber #present #NYU #book #event #NBC #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs Your guide to all 37 Eurovision songs Mark Savage Music Correspondent Alma Bengtsson Australia’s Go-Jo is one of 37 artists hoping to lift the Eurovision trophy in Basel, Switzerland The 2025 Eurovision Song Contest pops its cork on Sunday, with a “turquoise carpet” parade featuring competitors from all 37 nations. But the competition really begins on Tuesday, when the first semi-final will see five countries unceremoniously kicked out. Another six will lose their place at the second semi-final on Thursday, before the Grand Final takes place in Basel, Switzerland, on Saturday, 17 May. This year’s entrants include two returning contestants, one professional opera singer, a thinly veiled allusion to ******* emissions and a dance anthem about a dead space dog. It’s a lot to take in. To help you prepare, here’s a guide to all 37 songs in the contest, which I’ve sorted into rough musical categories, mainly for my own sanity (it didn’t work). Left-field pop bangersPavla Hartmanova / BBC / Alma Bengtsson From left to right: JJ, Remember Monday and KAJ Win or lose, *** contestants Remember Monday have given headline writers a gift with the title of their entry: What The Hell Just Happened? A souped-up, full throttle pop anthem, it cherry-picks the best bits of Queen, Andrew Lloyd Webber and the Beatles, presumably to remind voters of Britain’s rich musical heritage. With eight tempo changes, it could prove tricky for voters to grasp, but the band’s stellar harmonies and sparkling personalities should carry them through. Crucially, the song avoids the Eurovision cliches of jackhammer dance anthems and windswept balladry – something Remember Monday have in common with this year’s favourites. Sweating it out at the top are Swedish representatives KAJ, whose song Bara Bada Bastu is an ode to the restorative powers of the sauna, complete with dancers in skimpy towels. Unreasonably catchy, it’s won the approval of Abba’s Bjorn Ulvaeus, whose been singing the track in his own private sauna. As you do. Stiff competition comes from Austrian singer JJ, and his operatic ballad Wasted Love. A timeworn story of unrequited love, it leans on his training as a counter-tenor, before exploding into an unexpected techno breakdown. A favourite with the bookies, the song’s only Achilles heel is its similarity to last year’s winner, Nemo. Distinctive in a different way is Ireland’s entry, Laika Party – a 90s rave track about a dog who was sent to space by Russia and left to die there. Singer Emmy aims for a hopeful spin on a tragic story but, despite a peppy performance, it’s a bit of a downer. More palatable is Luxembourg’s Laura Thorn, whose La Poupée Monte Le Son is a callback to France Gall’s 1965 winning entry, Poupée De Cire, Poupée De Son. Where the original was about a “fashion doll” operated by songwriter Serge Gainsbourg, Thorn’s response is all about taking control. “If you think a man like you can manipulate me, go back to your mum,” she scolds. Yeouch. Other countries sucking up to ItalyERR / Sarah Louise Bennett Tommy Cash and Gabry Ponte will represent Estonia and San Marino with tributes to Italian culture Rome must be blushing. This year features not one, but two, songs about the vibrant culture of Il Bel Paese. The first comes, not surprisingly, from San Marino – the independent microstate that nestles inside north-central Italy. Titled Tutta L’Italia, it celebrates everything from the county’s football team and its vineyards, to the Mona Lisa (under her Italian name Gioconda). Written by Gabry Ponte – one of the brains behind Eiffel 65’s Blue (Da Ba Dee) – it’s a slight, but fun, mixture of dance beats, traditional accordion playing and the folk dances of Calabria. The staging could be its downfall, though, with Gabry marooned behind his DJ decks while the singers, who for some reason wish to remain anonymous, obscure their faces with masks. More memorable, but definitely more unhinged, is Estonia’s Espresso Macchiato. Performed by Tommy Cash (the only Eurovision contestant to have appeared on a Charli XCX record) it’s an affectionate-ish caricature of Italian stereotypes, featuring the indelible lyric: “Life is like spaghetti, it’s hard until you make it”. *****!Sarah Louise Bennett / Alma Bengtsson From left to right: Go-Jo, Erika Vikman and Miriana Conte I’m trying to give up ******* innuendo, but Eurovision is making it har… difficult. A trio of artists are trying to sneak ***** past the censors, led by Malta’s Miriana Conte, with a throbbing club track called Serving. In its original form, the song’s chorus revolved around the phrase “serving kant” – the word kant being Maltese for “singing” and a homophone for an English term that definitely doesn’t mean singing. It’s a reference to a well-known phrase in the drag / ballroom world; but several countries complained it broke broadcasting guidelines, prompting a hasty re-write. If the stunt was meant to generate headlines it worked, but now that Miriana has our attention, she’s not letting go. Her performance, featuring a giant disco ball pursed between two red lips, is gloriously OTT, and she has an enviable set of pipes. Too bad the song is riddled with Europop cliche. Another contestant doubling his entendres is Australia’s Go-Jo, who wants us to “take a sip” of milkshake from his “special cup”. Interpret that how you want but I’d be wary of hitching a lift in his ice cream van, if I were you. With a smattering of Electric Six’s saucy disco funk, Milkshake Man is tasty enough to get Australia back in the finals after only achieving a semi last year. Finally, we have Finland’s Erika Vikman, whose song Ich Komme is billed as a “joyous message of pleasure, ecstasy and a state of trance”. Structured to mimic the pneumatic realities of lovemaking, it recalls iconic gay anthems such as Kylie’s Your Disco Needs You and Donna Summer’s Hot Stuff – and ends with Erika shooting into the sky astride a massive gold microphone that’s definitely not a stand-in for a phallus. Three songs inspired by *******France Télévisions / Sarah Louise Bennett From left to right: Louane, Klemen and Kyle Alessandro Little in life is more devastating than the phrase “I’m afraid it’s *******”. The disease will affect one in two of us and, although survival rates have dramatically improved, the impact can be devastating. This year, three separate Eurovision contestants have been touched by *******, inspiring songs of unmatched heartbreak and reflection. French singer Louane captures it best. Her song Maman, is an intimate conversation with her mother, who died when she was just 17 years old. Over three verses, Louane describes the “emptiness” she was felt; and how she filled the void with bad behaviour and meaningless love affairs. But, as the song progresses, she tells her mum she’s settled down and found purpose… by becoming a mother herself. She sings it beautifully, with a mixture of regret and strength. And when her daughter’s voice appears in the final moments of the song, it would take a steely heart not to shed a tear. Over in Norway, 19-year-old Kyle Alessandro shared a similar story, when his mother was diagnosed with ******* in autumn 2023. Thankfully, she’s now in remission, but something she said during her treatment inspired his Eurovision entry: “Never lose your light.” Kyle took that phrase and turned it into a thumping pop song about surviving adversity. “Nothing can burn me now,” he sings. “I’m my own Lighter.” Klemen Slakonja, meanwhile, is a comedian best known in Slovenia for his impressions of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin – but his ballad, How Much Time Do We Have Left was written after his wife, actress Mojca Fatur, was diagnosed with bone marrow *******. As he sings, Klemen’s dancers raise him into the air and hold him upside down, to represent the disorientation the family felt. “When she read her diagnosis, our world turned upside down and I felt that rush of blood in my head, the same one I feel whenever I am upside down in the performance,” he told Eurovision World. Defying the odds, Mojca survived, and joins him on stage at Eurovision. It’s a deeply intimate and moving moment. The bopsSarah Louise Bennett / Valero Rioja / Alma Bengtsson Left to right: Red Sebastian, Melody and Væb Listening to this year’s line-up, it’s like the contestants all heard Cascada’s Evacuate the Dancefloor and went, “Nah, we’re good, thanks”. There are club bangers everywhere, with Belgium’s Red Sebastian (named after the crab in The Little Mermaid, bless him) submitting an entire song about the loved-up liberation of an all-night rave. “Where no words are needed to feel the connection / Where clocks never tick and where love is the ending.” A favourite with fans, the 90s rave elements of Strobe Lights feel a little dated to me, but his meticulously-choreographed performance is a treat. Denmark’s Sissal takes a similar sound, with a throwback Euro-bop called Hallucination that effortlessly evokes two-time Eurovision winner Loreen. Sissal said her biggest goal was for the audience to feel they couldn’t sit down during the song. Mission accomplished. Germany, meanwhile, have been hoping to reverse their 15-year losing streak with Baller, a super-catchy trance anthem that wouldn’t sound out of place at Berlin superclub Berghain. Performed by Austrian siblings Abor & Tynna, it’s languishing in the middle of the field, after Tynna developed laryngitis, robbing the duo of the chance to impress fans at Eurovision’s various pre-parties. But now that she’s recovered, the song could rise up the rankings. That’s less likely for Væb, aka the Icelandic Jedward. Their energetic dance-rap song, Roá, is all about rowing from Iceland to the Faroe Islands, “because no matter what happens in life you just keep on rowing through the waves”. Sadly, it’s not as deep as it sounds. Spanish star Melody fares better with Esa Diva, a pumping house track with a sprinkling of flamenco guitar, that documents her journey to fame. And Azerbaijan’s Mamagama go all Maroon 5 on Run With U, a smooth pop song elevated by a twinkling riff on the saz – a long-necked plucked instrument similar to the lute. Post-immigrant popSarah Louise Bennett / Alma Bengtsson From left to right: Shkodra Elektronike, Claude and Klavdia OK, so I’ve stolen that description from Shkodra Elektronike. They’re an Albanian duo living in Italy, who fuse the ethnic music of their hometown, Shkodër, to a progressive electronic sound. Their song Zjerm (Fire) imagines a time when cross-cultural understanding would lead to peace and harmony – a world without a need for soldiers and ambulances, and where “oil would smell like lilac” (no, me neither). Greece’s entry, Asteromáta, is also rooted in history and memory, as Klavdia describes the unbreakable bond that refugees share with their homeland. “Even if they cross the seas / They shall never forget the sacred earth they called home,” she sings, in a haunting ballad that blends traditional Greek and Pontic elements with soaring strings. Taking a more upbeat approach is Dutch singer Claude. A refugee from the bloody civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he moved to the Netherlands at the age of nine and fell in love with Eurovision while waiting in the refugee centre. His song, C’est La Vie, is a tribute to his mum, who taught him to see the positive in their situation. Fizzing with freedom and joy, it combines elements of chanson and French-Caribbean zouk, and looks set for a top 10 placing. Witchcraft, sorcery and moody goth boysSarah Louise Bennett / Alma Bengtsson From left to right: Theo Evan, Justyna Steczkowska and Marko Bošnjak The success of “goth gremlin witch” Bambie Thug at last year’s Eurovision has conjured a veritable coven of imitators in 2025. Polish singer Justyna Steczkowska, representing her country for the second time, even includes a Slavic magic spell in her song, Gaja – summoning the spirit of the mother Earth to “cleanse” her of a toxic relationship. It’s a suitably intense performance, with Justyna singing long sustained notes and playing a furious violin solo, before being hoiked into the rafters on a pair ropes. What a time to be alive. Marko Bošnjak, meanwhile, is cooking up a Poison Cake to feed to his tormentors – chiefly the people who bombarded him with homophobic hate messages after he was selected to represent Croatia. The criticism was so intense that he lost his voice and couldn’t leave the house for five days. His song is suitably melodramatic, replete with guttural synths and creepy playground chants. It’s a little overbaked, but should still sail through to the finals. Taking a more ethereal approach are Latvian group Tautumeitas, whose song Bur Man Laimi translates as “a chant for happiness”. Reminiscent of Bjork and Enya, its overlapping folk harmonies are based on traditional Latvian wedding songs, making it one of this year’s most captivating entries. I fear it may be too subtle to score well, though. Further mystery is provided by, Theo Evan, Cyprus’s answer to Nick Jonas. The lyrics to his song, Shh, are a riddle, written by former tennis player Elke Tiel, whose “hidden truth will only be revealed on the Eurovision stage in May”. He opens his performance perched between two pieces of scaffolding in a recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Vitruvian Man sketch – so there’s a clue. Shh is one of a number of gothic pop songs, sung by brooding young men with interesting hair. Among the best is Kiss Kiss Goodbye, by Czechia’s Adonxs, who divebombs from an angelic falsetto to an unsettling baritone as he confronts his absent father. Lithuanian band Katarsis are an interesting experiment, with a deliberately downbeat rock song that declares “the foundations of everything have begun to rot”. Titled Tavo Akys (your eyes), it builds to a compelling climax, but it’s hard to see it being a vote-winner, unless Eurovision suddenly attracts an audience of depressed emo teens. Rounding out the field are Armenian singer Parg, with the Imagine Dragons-inspired Survivor and Serbia’s Princ, whose overwrought ballad is called Mila. Both performers give it their all, but the songs don’t feel strong enough to survive the semi-finals. 70s rock throwbacksGetty Images / Alma Bengtsson From left to right: Lucio Corsi, Napa and Ziferblat Four years after Måneskin’s victory, Eurovision’s rock revival continues apace. Italy are back at it again, thanks to Lucio Corsi – think David Bowie as Pierrot – and his glam rock ballad Volevo Essere Un ***** (I wanted to be tough). A delicate anthem for people who feel they don’t fit in, it recalls how Lucio was bullied as a kid, and how he’s grown to embrace his fragility. At one point, he sings: “Instead of a star, [I’m] just a sneeze.” It’s a timeless bit of songwriting that pulls off that crucial Eurovision trick of sounding new and familiar all at once. Portuguese indie band Napa also have a 70s vibe, channelling Paul McCartney’s Wings on the soft rock tear-jerker Deslocado (out of place). It’s another song about migration, written after the band were forced to relocate from Madeira to the Portuguese mainland due to the economic crisis. “Even though we’ve been here for a few years we always have that desire to go back, and that anguish of saying goodbye to family,” said singer Guilherme Gomes. Last but not least are Ukraine’s Ziferblat, who continue the country’s astonishing run of high-quality entries in the midst of a war with Russia. Their song, Bird Of Pray, is an unexpected mix of 70s new wave band Cars, birdsong and the guitar riff from Rachel Stevens’ Sweet Dreams My LA Ex – while the lyrics are full of hope for a peaceful reunion with their loved ones. It’s better than that makes it sound. The balladsShai Franco / Sarah Louise Bennett / Maurice Haas From left to right: Yuval Raphael, Nina Žižić and Zoë Më Where would Eurovision be without a raven-haired woman bellowing into a wind machine set to “hurricane”? Israel has strong form in this category, and sets the bar again with New Day Will Rise, a melancholy piano ballad sung in a mixture of English, French and Hebrew. The song’s performed by Yuval Raphael, a 24-year-old who narrowly escaped with her life at the 2023 Nova music festival, where an attack by ****** claimed the lives of 378 people and triggered Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza. It’s hard not to interpret her lyrics as a response to those events – “everyone cries, don’t cry alone”. As a result, her participation hasn’t received the same level of criticism as Eden Golan, who represented Israel last year. That can’t be said for Georgia’s contestant, Mariam Shengelia, who has been booed during pre-Eurovision appearances for her alleged support of the country’s authoritarian, pro-Russian, anti-LGBT ruling party, Georgian Dream. Shengelia has denied the accusations, pointing out that her song – a stirring, quasi-militaristic ballad called Freedom – is about “freedom of choice, freedom to love, freedom to live as you want to live”. “No amount of manufactured hate will change that,” she told the Eurovision fan site Wiwibloggs. Montenegro’s Nina Žižić tackles domestic abuse in Dobrodošli, a brooding and refined orchestral ballad. The singer, who previously entered Eurovision in 2015 with the cyborg pop oddity Igranka, delivers her lyrics with passion and sincerity, but somehow the song never quite takes off. Last but not least, we have defending champions Switzerland, represented by 24-year-old Zoë Më, who describes herself as a “little fairy”. Appropriately enough, her self-penned song, Voyage is delicate as a fairy’s wings, fluttering with a soft-spoken plea to treat each other with kindness. Automatically qualifying for the final, it’s a welcome oasis of calm amidst the steamy sauna sessions, moody goth haircuts and thrusting innuendo. But that’s Eurovision for you. All human life is here. See you in Basel! Source link #guide #Eurovision #songs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Editorial: State ******** fitting farewell to honour life of war hero Editorial: State ******** fitting farewell to honour life of war hero It’s a send-off that will honour Mr Leggett’s enormous bravery — both on the battlefield and in prison camps and back in civilian life. Source link #Editorial #State #******** #fitting #farewell #honour #life #war #hero Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fugitive convicted of ******* in Brazil arrested in Massachusetts, ICE says Fugitive convicted of ******* in Brazil arrested in Massachusetts, ICE says A fugitive convicted of ******* in Brazil has been arrested in Massachusetts, federal immigration authorities said. Fernando Antonio Vieira-Martins, 34, of Brazil, was arrested by federal officers in Milford on May 1, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a statement. Vieira-Martins is wanted by authorities in his native country of Brazil to serve a sentence following his conviction for *******. Officers with ICE Boston and agents with FBI Boston made the arrest. “Fernando Antonio Vieira-Martins murdered someone in his home country and attempted to subvert justice by fleeing to the United States,” ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston acting Field Office Director Patricia Hyde said in a statement. “He represents a significant hazard to the residents of Massachusetts.” Brazilian authorities convicted Vieira-Martins of ******* on June 29, 2022, and sentenced him to 24 years and nine months in prison. He fled Brazil after that conviction, Hyde said. Vieira-Martins illegally entered the United States on March 9, 2023, near Calexico, California, without being inspected, admitted or paroled by a U.S. immigration official, Hyde said. On May 10, 2023, Brazilian authorities issued a criminal arrest warrant for Vieira-Martins for failure to serve a sentence for a ******* conviction. Vieira-Martins remains in federal custody, where he will remain pending removal proceedings, Hyde said. “While some in New England may be perfectly fine with criminal alien offenders settling in our communities, ICE Boston will continue to prioritize the safety of our law-abiding public by arresting and removing such criminal alien threats to our neighbors,” Hyde said. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW Source link #Fugitive #convicted #******* #Brazil #arrested #Massachusetts #ICE Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

John Fetterman finds himself on an island in the Senate: From the Politics Desk – NBC News John Fetterman finds himself on an island in the Senate: From the Politics Desk – NBC News John Fetterman finds himself on an island in the Senate: From the Politics Desk NBC NewsLeaks to media about Fetterman are a coordinated smear campaign, Hill colleagues say Fox NewsThe Partisan Mind Virus The AtlanticAs controversy percolates around Sen. John Fetterman, donors question his political moves — and goals Pittsburgh Post-GazetteInternal polling shows Fetterman’s support is tanking with Democrats in his backyard Politico Source link #John #Fetterman #finds #island #Senate #Politics #Desk #NBC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

When Ferrari says ‘speciale’, it MEANS special When Ferrari says ‘speciale’, it MEANS special Ferrari has unveiled its latest special series models, the 296 Speciale and 296 Speciale A. They have more power, more downforce and weight savings learnt from the Italian “prancing stallion” marque’s race teams. And, of course, they are beautiful. The cars both have a hybrid powertrain that has a combined output of 647kw (880 horsepower). The 296 Speciale A is agile and responsive, with a rear-mid 3-litre, 120 degree V6 twin turbo engine and an electric motor, a short wheelbase and innovative dynamic control systems. A Ferrari spokesperson says the drivetrain delivers that combined power output of 880hp, 50 more than the 296 GTS and a record for a rear-wheel-drive production Ferrari. The spokesperson explains: “To make these results possible, Ferrari drew extensively from its experience in motor sports. The internal combustion engine borrows from the powerplant of the 296 Challenge in terms of engine management maps and boost strategy, and boasts titanium connecting rods, reinforced pistons and a lightened crankshaft. All these elements, together with a knock control system derived from Formula 1, have raised the power output of the V6 to 514kw (700hp) — 27kw (37hp) more than the model this special version is based on.” And the sound? It comes from “the pure harmonics of the 3rd, 6th and 9th combustion orders”, explains the spokesperson. The electric motor has also been uprated, to deliver 132kw (180hp) in its new “extra boost mode”. The eight-speed dual clutch transmission makes use of additional torque during shifts to shorten shift times. 296 SPECIALE Agility, turn-in responsiveness and stability. The terms used in describing the Ferrari 296 Speciale tell its story on the road. And this car of previous great berlinettas — the Challenge Stradale, 430 Scuderia, 458 Speciale and 488 Pista (to put it in a top five). It sits in a lineage. The engineering design team focused on weight saving, and shaved 9kg off the engine’s castings, **** rod and piston assemblies and engine studs, by learning from Ferraris’ racing experience. The Ferrari spokesperson says: “Employing the same approach used for the engine of the 499P, which won the 2023 and 2024 editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, both the engine block and crankcase were machined to trim excess metal, offering a weight saving of 1.2kg over previous iterations of this engine. “An additional 1.9kg has been saved by introducing titanium fastener screws and stud bolts for the cylinder blocks and cylinder heads. “This is a solution usually reserved for race engines and debuts here for the first time ever in a road-going application.” At the same time, they increased combustion pressure by seven per cent, compared with the 296 GTB’s engine. 296 SPECIALE A The convertible 296 Speciale A has a retractable hardtop. The car generates 435kg of downforce at 250km/h with the roof up, partly thanks to the aero damper built into the front bonnet and the vertical fins on the rear bumper which incorporate new side wings. Overall weight has been reduced by 50kg compared with the 296 GTS, by using carbon fibre for some body parts and titanium for engine components in the engine. Source link #Ferrari #speciale #MEANS #special Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2 killed, 3 in critical after 2 separate I-10 wrecks less than 2 hours apart 2 killed, 3 in critical after 2 separate I-10 wrecks less than 2 hours apart A fatal wreck on Interstate 10 in northeast Tallahassee on May 9 has left one person dead, three people in critical condition and one person seriously injured, according to a preliminary report by the Florida Highway Patrol/ Two separate fatal wrecks in northeast Tallahassee close Interstate 10 in both directions A second fatal wreck involving two vehicles at mile marker 210 eastbound has closed both lanes of traffic eastbound. FHP spokesperson Cpl. P.J. Shaw told the Democrat that the accident occured at about 10:15 p.m., and that one vehicle is in the median and another is in the tree line. Shaw said ********* investigators were not immediately available to attend to the scene because they were still working the earlier westbound accident that killed one and critically injured three people. It was not clear if the westbound accident was somehow related to the second fatality. A rescue crew was on the scene and its not clear if others were injured at the scene. Shaw said law enforcement would be directing motorist off the Interstate at 209 eastbound. See the latest traffic conditions and accidents at the Tallahassee Gridlock guide at [Hidden Content] ORIGINAL STORY A fatal wreck on Interstate 10 in northeast Tallahassee has left one person dead, three people in critical condition and one person seriously injured, according to a preliminary report by the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP’s Cpl. P.J. Shaw said the accident involved two vehicles with a rollover at about 8:45 p.m. Friday and has closed all westbound lanes at mile marker 205 and traffic is backed up in both directions. Law enforcement is directing drivers off the interstate at exit 209 ( US-90/SR-10/Mahan Dr.) This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: FHP: Tallahassee Interstate 10 crashes kill 2, critically injure 3 Source link #killed #critical #separate #I10 #wrecks #hours Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Paul Skenes Has Blunt Reaction to Pirates Firing Manager Amid 12-26 Start – Sports Illustrated Paul Skenes Has Blunt Reaction to Pirates Firing Manager Amid 12-26 Start – Sports Illustrated Paul Skenes Has Blunt Reaction to Pirates Firing Manager Amid 12-26 Start Sports IllustratedHometown boy Kelly sees ‘opportunity for growth’ with Pirates MLB.comPirates fire Shelton, say move is to ‘fix this now’ ESPNPoll: In-Season Managerial Changes MLB Trade RumorsDetroit Tigers’ A.J. Hinch reacts to Don Kelly taking over as Pittsburgh Pirates manager Detroit Free Press Source link #Paul #Skenes #Blunt #Reaction #Pirates #Firing #Manager #Start #Sports #Illustrated Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

First days may yield clues to leadership style First days may yield clues to leadership style Laura Gozzi BBC News Reporting fromVatican CityEPA Not long after greeting crowds from the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, Pope Leo XIV returned to the Sant’Uffizio Palace, where he had been living for the last two months. He was met by a jubilant group of staff and former colleagues, all eager to shake his hand and congratulate him. A young girl handed him a ****** to bless and sign. “Of course, though I have to try out my new signature,” Pope Leo said with a smile. “The old one is of no use anymore.” He had only stopped being Robert Francis Prevost a few hours before, when he was elected pope. As he took on the name Leo XIV, a new life began for the 69-year-old Chicago-born cardinal. But details on how Pope Leo will be looking to run the Catholic Church are still scarce, and so over the next few days and weeks every small clue – from his attire to his choice of accommodation – will be examined. Scrutiny began as soon as he stepped on to the balcony, giving the crowd a glimpse of the vestments he chose for his first appearance. The gold cross around his neck that caught the evening light was seen as a first sign he was departing from the simplicity of his predecessor’s simple silver pendant; the embroidered stole and red mozzetta cemented that impression. From white smoke to a balcony speech, watch the moments that introduced Pope Leo XIV as the new pontiff Then, the fact that the homily he delivered to cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning was scripted – rather than improvised – also sent a signal that “Leo will be more closely aligned to tradition than Francis was,” said Austen Ivereigh, a Catholic writer and commentator. But several events over the next few days and weeks will give Pope Leo a further chance to sketch out the priorities of his pontificate. On Monday he is due to hold an audience with the media and on 18 May he will celebrate a solemn inaugural mass in St Peter’s Square. As part of that mass he will deliver a homily in the presence of numerous heads of state and dignitaries. In his 2013 inaugural homily, Pope Francis asked “all those who have positions of responsibility in economic, political and social life” to be “protectors of creation, of God’s plan… of one another and of the environment”. So that moment might also provide clues about the matters dearest to Pope Leo’s heart. The new Pope’s choice of accommodation too will be significant. Francis made the choice of choosing to live in the simple Casa Santa Marta guesthouse, which was seen as revolutionary, but Leo may well decide to follow in the footsteps of virtually all his predecessors and reside in the grand Apostolic Palace. “He was elected less than a day ago; let’s give him time to decide,” ******** sources quoted by Italian media said. “These are all important choices,” Ivereigh added. “Over the next few days we’ll be learning more and more about it – the first week of the pontificate is a constant revelation.” Getty Images Cardinal Prevost shares a quiet moment with Pope Francis (R) in February 2025 Meanwhile, in the absence of details about his future as Leo XIV, fragments of the Pope’s old life as Robert Prevost are emerging from around the world. This is the case especially in his native Chicago and his adopted homeland of Peru, of which he became a citizen in 2015. In one photo, he is presented with a large handmade birthday card written in Spanish and surrounded by cakes and balloons. A video recorded when he left Peru for Rome, in which he says he would miss the “joy” of Peru and staples of local cuisine like ceviche, has been met with triumph by South American social media users. “The pope is Peruvian; God loves Peru,” Peruvian President Dina Boluarte said. American tourists ambling in St Peter’s Square on the day after the election were more restrained, and a bit frazzled by the news that the new Pope is from the US. “I’m still surprised they chose an American, to be honest,” said Chicagoan Kerry, who is in Rome on her honeymoon. She admitted she didn’t yet know much about the new Pope but was pleased by rumours that he is a fan of the White Sox baseball team. Asked how she thought Pope Leo felt today, she laughed: “He must be really overwhelmed; I bet he didn’t sleep a wink!” Her husband Joseph agreed: “When you’re elected Pope you come here as a cardinal for the conclave but then things never go back to the way they were,” he said. But he felt like the new Pope seemed to be “a man of confidence, prayer and humility”. “I just pray that he shows the world what being a man of God can do.” The newly-weds posed for a picture with the day’s newspapers, then wandered off into St Peter’s Square, resplendent in the spring sunshine. Source link #days #yield #clues #leadership #style Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WA woman sentenced to eight years in jail after attempting to obtain almost 11kg of methamphetamine WA woman sentenced to eight years in jail after attempting to obtain almost 11kg of methamphetamine The 35-year-old was sentenced after attempting to obtain almost 11kg of the illicit drug – imported into Australia disguised in a container labelled as wall coating. Source link #woman #sentenced #years #jail #attempting #obtain #11kg #methamphetamine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration must halt some DOGE cuts at 20 federal agencies, judge rules Trump administration must halt some DOGE cuts at 20 federal agencies, judge rules Breaking down the lawsuit over HHS cuts Breaking down the lawsuit from 20 attorneys general over HHS cuts 04:07 A judge temporarily barred the Trump administration from carrying out sweeping cuts and layoffs at over a dozen government agencies late Friday, part of a massive federal cost-cutting drive led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ruled the plaintiffs — a group of federal employee unions — are likely to show that the Trump administration’s attempts to reorganize and downsize the federal government exceed its legal authority. Illston wrote that President Trump “likely must request Congressional cooperation to order the changes he seeks.” Illston’s temporarily restraining order blocks a litany of federal agencies from taking any further steps to carry out a February executive order telling agencies to draw up plans for large-scale job cuts. The affected agencies — covering a wide swath of the government — can’t continue laying off staff or put workers on administrative leave in order to comply with Mr. Trump’s order. The order also blocks “any further orders by DOGE to agencies to cut programs or staff” in accordance with the executive order. The order will remain in effect for at least 14 days while the judge considers the case. It applies to DOGE and 20 federal agencies, including the Office of Management and Budget, the Social Security Administration and the departments of State, Treasury, Commerce, Veterans Affairs and more. CBS News has reached out to the White House for comment. Joe Walsh Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Source link #Trump #administration #halt #DOGE #cuts #federal #agencies #judge #rules Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** Troops March as Putin and Xi Watch Victory Day Parade ******** Troops March as Putin and Xi Watch Victory Day Parade ******** Troops March as Putin and Xi Watch Victory Day Parade Source link #******** #Troops #March #Putin #Watch #Victory #Day #Parade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

After two years of civil war, Sudan's capital is a shell of its former self – NPR After two years of civil war, Sudan's capital is a shell of its former self – NPR After two years of civil war, Sudan’s capital is a shell of its former self NPRKhartoum: Inside Sudan’s shattered city KUAF Public Radio Source link #years #civil #war #Sudan039s #capital #shell #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Policing the men buying sex on Bristol’s streets Policing the men buying sex on Bristol’s streets Rachel Stonehouse BBC West Investigations Emma Hallett BBC West Investigations WATCH: Police officers Siggi Gilleburg and Jordan Daruvalla on patrol WARNING: This article contains details of a ******* nature. If you have been affected by anything in this story, help can be found at the BBC Action line. The commercial sex industry is highly complex, with debate on how to police the issue. In Bristol, dedicated teams are engaging with street sex workers whilst disrupting kerb crawlers. Their aim is to combat night-time exploitation and harm, focusing on criminalising the men, rather than the women. Now BBC West Investigations has been given exclusive access to witness the impact of their work. It’s nine o’clock on a bitterly cold Monday evening and as temperatures dip below freezing, we are heading out with the Op Boss and Night Light police teams. The streets are quieter than usual, but travelling in an unmarked police car we come across a number of women working on the streets. We’re with Op Boss officers Siggi Gilleburg and Jordan Daruvalla, who are constantly keeping an eye out for potential “exchanges”. Shortly after leaving, we’re alerted to a man seen heading into the bushes with a known sex worker. We’re in a residential part of Bristol, with a children’s play area right next to it. Not necessarily the sort of place you’d expect sex work to be happening. The man is pretty shocked to see us, but quickly accepts he was in the wrong. “Caught red handed I guess,” he says. Loitering with a street sex worker is considered anti-social behaviour and he is issued with a community protection warning that will stay in place for 12 months. This restricts the areas where he can go and he could face criminal action if he continues to go into them. Police found this man after he was seen heading into some bushes It is legal in the *** for a person to buy ******* services or be a sex worker. But associated activities such as kerb crawling, having sex in public and a sex worker loitering in a street or public place are ********. While some police forces still target women for loitering, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) now recommends not criminalising the women – who are often vulnerable – and instead targeting the men. This is the idea behind Op Boss, which has been running for 15 years in Bristol and was an early adopter of the NPCC’s Nordic Model approach to policing sex work. “We go out about 10 police officers in plain clothes under a directed surveillance authority,” explains Rose Brown, an Avon and Somerset Police sex work liaison officer. “We have someone who’s monitoring what’s going on in the red-light area from CCTV and we primarily take the Nordic approach – so we look to safeguard the women and disrupt the men who are coming into the area to purchase sex.” In an 18-month *******, 145 offences have been dealt with by the Op Boss team. More than 1,000 men have been sent on a course to prevent reoffending and to learn about the women’s vulnerabilities since Op Boss started. A number of men approach the sex workers on foot – or in this case by bike Across an eight-month ******* we spent seven shifts with the Op Boss and Night Light teams and encountered men of all ages from all walks of life. On another night with the team, we were alerted to a man on a bike spotted talking to a sex worker before heading towards some trees on the edge of a park. In keeping with the project, the officers spoke to the woman who was then free to go – and they instead targeted the man. It was clear he was pretty shaken by what happened and told me: “I wonder what I’d done wrong.” He was adamant he didn’t realise the woman was a sex worker – although the woman told police that a ******* service had been agreed, before he changed his mind. He was issued with a community protection warning for anti-social behaviour and said he wouldn’t be returning to the area any time soon. And it’s not just men on their own out on the prowl. On one of the shifts the team was alerted to a group of three men, seen talking to a sex worker who then got into their car. By the time we arrived, the car was steaming up. It turned out to be three university students – one had agreed to pay for sex, encouraged by his two friends. Siggi explained it was not uncommon to come across students buying sex. This tactic of disrupting and criminalising the men though is not how all police forces work. “Avon and Somerset have been sort of the national lead in relation to taking a safeguarding approach to the women,” Rose said. “And our relationship has really come on leaps and bounds with the women.” Rose Brown and Jo Ritchie have spent time building the trust of the women working on the streets Before every patrol, the Op Boss and Night Light teams have a briefing at the station. They also pack warm clothes, hot drinks and food. These, as well as other supplies like condoms, ***** alarms and other safety devices, will be given out to the sex workers the team talk to while on patrol. The Night Light team is a collaboration between the police, children’s charity Barnardo’s and the city council. Working alongside Op Boss, Night Light offers support and seeks information from the street workers about any young people at risk. Travelling around the city with Night Light’s Rose and Jo Ritchie, a Barnardo’s social worker, the trust between the team and the women is clear to see. Not long into a shift we encounter a woman on a street corner. She tells Rose and Jo about a man who has been talking about raping children in Thailand and they ask for his description. It is these insights and intelligence that are helping the project’s success. The Night Light team is gathering vital intelligence from the street sex workers Jo and Rose offer another woman a drink and ask her if she has seen any children on the street. “If I’ve seen young ones, I will tell you because you know… When I was like about 13, 14, I was out here. I shouldn’t have been. I was underage and it shouldn’t have happened,” she says. The woman’s experience is shared by many. “Time and time again, we hear them say, ‘I wish this had been running when I was a kid, because perhaps I wouldn’t be out here now’,” Jo tells us. I ask Jo and Rose how they’ve worked on building trust over time, particularly when the relationship between street sex workers and the police has been difficult in the past. “I think probably it’s because it’s consistent faces going out and they trust us,” Rose explains. “This project’s really helped to break down those barriers.” The Op Boss team issue community protection warnings to any men caught engaging in ******* activity with sex workers Dan Vajzovic, the NPCC lead for the policing of sex work, says Avon and Somerset’s work is “exemplary”. “We’re trying to develop an approach that recognises the vulnerability of many of the women who sell sex on the streets… and target serious criminals as well as improving the safety of sex workers. “The success in Bristol speaks for itself and it would be great to see this replicated across all forces in England and Wales.” Representatives from a number of other police forces have been out with the teams in Bristol in the hope of setting up similar approaches to Op Boss and Night Light. And at a time when there’s been such a spotlight on violence against women and girls and how to tackle it, it couldn’t be more timely. Source link #Policing #men #buying #sex #Bristols #streets Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Police reveal bombshell new information on radicalised Willetton student shot dead by police Police reveal bombshell new information on radicalised Willetton student shot dead by police The confirmation comes a year after Willetton boy, James, 16, was shot dead by police after he stabbed a stranger in a Bunnings carpark on May 4. Source link #Police #reveal #bombshell #information #radicalised #Willetton #student #shot #dead #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pakistan says it has launched military offensive against India Pakistan says it has launched military offensive against India By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Pakistan said it launched a military operation against India early on Saturday, targeting multiple bases including a missile storage site in northern India as the neighbours extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades. Pakistan said that before its offensive India had fired missiles at three air bases, including one close to the capital, Islamabad, but Pakistani air defences intercepted most of them. Locked in a longstanding dispute over Kashmir, the two countries have engaged in daily clashes since Wednesday when India launched strikes inside Pakistan on what it called “terrorist infrastructure”. Pakistan vowed to retaliate. “BrahMos storage site has been taken out in general area Beas,” Pakistan’s military said in a message to journalists, adding that the Pathankot airfield in India’s western Punjab state and Udhampur Air Force Station in Indian Kashmir were also hit. India’s defence and foreign ministries did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours. India’s military was expected to brief the media shortly, the ministry of defence said in an advisory to the media. Pakistan’s information minister said in a post on social media site X that the military operation was named “Operation Bunyanun Marsoos”. The term is taken from the Koran and means a firm, united structure. Pakistan’s planning minister said on local television that “special measures” had been taken to avoid civilian targets and that they were targeting locations that had been used to target Pakistan. Pakistan’s military said the prime minister had called a meeting of the National Command Authority, a top body of civilian and military officials, which oversees decisions on its nuclear arsenal. Sounds of explosions were reported in India’s Srinagar and Jammu, where sirens were sounded, a Reuters witness said. “India through its planes launched air-to-surface missiles … Nur Khan base, Mureed base and Shorkot base were made targets,” Pakistan military spokesman Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said in a late-night televised statement. The chief minister of Indian Kashmir Omar Abdullah said in a statement a local administration official had been killed by shelling in Rajouri, near the line of control that divides the contested region. One of the three air bases that Pakistan said were targeted by India is in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, just outside the capital Islamabad. The other two are in Pakistan’s eastern province of Punjab, which borders India. The Pakistani military spokesman said only a few missiles made it past air defences, and those did not hit any “air assets”, according to initial damage assessments. India has said its strikes on Wednesday, which started the clashes between the countries, were in retaliation for a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Indian Kashmir last month. Pakistan denied India’s accusations that it was involved in the tourist attack. Since Wednesday, the two countries have exchanged cross-border fire and shelling, and sent drones and missiles into each other’s airspace. Much of the fighting on Friday was in Indian Kashmir and states bordering Pakistan. India said it shot down Pakistani drones. The Group of Seven countries on Friday urged maximum restraint from both India and Pakistan and called on them to engage in direct dialogue. The United Kingdom’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, said in a statement on social media platform X that they were monitoring the developments closely. Sounds of explosions were also heard in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore and the northwestern city of Peshawar, as the fighting threatened to spread. At least 48 people have been killed since Wednesday, according to casualty estimates on both sides of the border that have not been independently verified. (Reporting by Gibran Peshimam in Islamabad, Ariba Shahid in Karachi, Asif Shahzad in Muzaffarabad, Charlotte Greenfield in Islamabad, Shivam Patel in New Delhi, Aftab Ahmed in Jammu and Fayaz Bukhari in Srinagar; Writing by Charlotte Greenfield and Gibran Peshimam; Editing by Cynthia Osterman, Jacqueline Wong and Edmund Klamann) Source link #Pakistan #launched #military #offensive #India Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

First look at Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel during rookie minicamp | OTAs & Minicamp – Cleveland Browns First look at Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel during rookie minicamp | OTAs & Minicamp – Cleveland Browns First look at Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel during rookie minicamp | OTAs & Minicamp Cleveland BrownsWhat should we expect from Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland? ESPNHow does Shedeur Sanders look in his first practice as a Browns quarterback? Akron Beacon JournalBrowns QB Shedeur Sanders works out with local high school players in Cleveland USA TodayShedeur Sanders Throws 1st Passes at Browns Minicamp in Video After NFL Draft Slide Bleacher Report Source link #Shedeur #Sanders #Dillon #Gabriel #rookie #minicamp #OTAs #amp #Minicamp #Cleveland #Browns Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pedestrian struck by truck in Midland and rushed to hospital with serious injuries Pedestrian struck by truck in Midland and rushed to hospital with serious injuries The 38-year-old man was walking on a highway in Perth’s east when he was hit by a truck towing a flatbed trailer on Friday afternoon. Source link #Pedestrian #struck #truck #Midland #rushed #hospital #injuries Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘We are at a worrying level’ ‘We are at a worrying level’ Tesla sales continued to plummet in France in April, and analysts are eyeing whether the latest troubling news for the automaker could be indicative of a larger issue. Fortune reported this month that Tesla sales fell 59% in France for April compared to April 2024 figures. French car body PFA also tracked 44% fewer registrations compared to the same ******* in 2024. Tesla’s slump in the European Union’s third-biggest car market is in line with its sales across the bloc, with the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association documenting a 45% drop. Analysts suggest Tesla’s troubles indicate a larger economic problem could be looming for consumers, according to the report. While CEO Elon Musk’s approach as the de facto head of the cost-cutting U.S. Department of Government Efficiency and political involvement overseas has damaged the Tesla brand, contributing to the sharp sales decline in multiple markets, car sales in France overall also slowed in April — and that includes sales of EVs. “We are at a worrying level in the market, which is very low compared to the pre-Covid *******,” PFA head Nicolas Le Bigot told Fortune, adding that French buyers are in “a situation of economic uncertainty” exacerbated by the Trump administration’s trade war. In April, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on many tariff hikes — a move French President Emmanuel Macron referred to as “fragile,” per Politico. “This 90-day pause means 90 days of uncertainty for all our businesses, on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond,” Macron said on the social media platform X. Even though EV sales in France declined in April along with other car sales, the EV market is still on the up and up overall — and there are key reasons why. For one, EVs are generally much cheaper to maintain and operate than gas-guzzling vehicles, as they have far fewer moving parts and don’t rely on expensive fuels, making them attractive to consumers whether they are buying new or used. They also contribute to healthier and cleaner air quality in the long term because they don’t spew asthma-linked, heat-trapping pollution when driven. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #worrying #level Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bryan Kohberger's Phone Had Bikini Pics of College Students Before Idaho Murders – TMZ Bryan Kohberger's Phone Had Bikini Pics of College Students Before Idaho Murders – TMZ Bryan Kohberger’s Phone Had Bikini Pics of College Students Before Idaho Murders TMZSearches and selfies: Idaho college ******* suspect Bryan Kohberger’s online habits emerge in new details NBC NewsFormer Student Reveals “Peculiar” Text from Bryan Kohberger, Accused University of Idaho Killer NBCBryan Kohberger kept bikini pics of students on phone, searched for disturbing porn — and a Britney Spears song New York PostMom Whose Daughter Lived With Idaho ******* Victims Speaks Out In Dateline TODAY.com Source link #Bryan #Kohberger039s #Phone #Bikini #Pics #College #Students #Idaho #Murders #TMZ Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tino cleared as Maroons star accepts his Origin fate Tino cleared as Maroons star accepts his Origin fate Tino Fa’asuamaleaui is breathing a sigh of relief but fellow Queensland star Ben Hunt has given up hope of featuring in the State of Origin opener. Source link #Tino #cleared #Maroons #star #accepts #Origin #fate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Amazon is selling $200 wireless earbuds for only $20 that shoppers say are ‘much better than’ Apple AirPods Amazon is selling $200 wireless earbuds for only $20 that shoppers say are ‘much better than’ Apple AirPods TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to wireless earbuds, many consider the cream of the crop to be Apple AirPods. However, AirPods are expensive, so naturally, other brands have since adapted and come out with devices offering the same quality and functions — but at a much smaller price. One such pair we want to call attention to on super ***** at Amazon right now are the Ziuty Wireless Earbuds. They normally retail for $200, but now you can snag them for just $20. That means the headphones, which shoppers call out as “comparable to AirPods for a fraction of the price,” are a whopping 90% off. Ziuty Wireless Earbuds, $20 (was $200) at Amazon Get it. Despite their small size, they deliver some serious audio power and comfort. The high definition 14.2 millimeter stereo speaker inside delivers deep bass tones and crisp high notes. While the earbuds are 36% lighter than the Apple AirPods Pro, the ergonomic design and custom ear tip sizes allow them to more comfortably sit in your ear. On top of that, they also stay in better, according to shoppers, even when exercising. The charging case also has a smart design. Featuring an LED screen display on the front, the case keeps you updated on the current power levels. It should be a while before you need to plug in and charge, as the case offers enough battery power for 50 hours of playtime. One shopper wrote, “These are way more comfortable than regular AirPods, and I love how it tells you how much they are charged right on the front screen. A good bargain for your money.” Related: Amazon is selling an ‘incredible’ $100 vinyl record player for $40, and shoppers say the ‘sound quality is amazing’ One shopper wrote, “I love these lightweight yet powerful earbuds. They are perfect and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The sound is clear (much better than my AirPods) and crisp. I love the multifunction commands that can be activated on the earbuds with just a touch!” The $200 Ziuty Wireless Earbuds won’t be marked down to just $20 for long. Add this limited-time deal to your cart now to get Apple-quality headphones at an incredible bargain price. Source link #Amazon #selling #wireless #earbuds #shoppers #Apple #AirPods Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers Game 3 results: Healthy Cleveland routs Indiana – IndyStar Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers Game 3 results: Healthy Cleveland routs Indiana – IndyStar Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers Game 3 results: Healthy Cleveland routs Indiana IndyStarNBA playoffs: Cavaliers get on the board in Game 3 with blowout of Pacers, Donovan Mitchell drops 43 points Yahoo SportsSeason on the brink, Cavs must lean on defense to disrupt Pacers and make history Cleveland.com’I’ve been a Pacers fan for 32 years’: Pacers fans gear up for a pivotal game 3 WRTVCan Indiana Pacers push series lead to 3-0 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers? Check out our photos IndyStar Source link #Cleveland #CavaliersIndiana #Pacers #Game #results #Healthy #Cleveland #routs #Indiana #IndyStar Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]