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Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck Pope Leo XIV just took the top job in the Catholic Church—and the role comes with a $33,000-a-month paycheck Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and the job comes with a $33,000 monthly paycheck. That pay stacks up to the salaries of U.S. presidents and university chancellors—but the pontiff also gets unique perks like free meals all day, a Popemobile, his own private pharmacy and more. Shortly after white smoke billowed out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the Roman Catholic Church named its next pope: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the first American to take the job. Not only is it a huge honor and promotion—but it also comes with a sizable six-figure wage. The pope is awarded a lavish salary of €30,000 (about $33,800) per month, or about $405,600 yearly, according to Daniel Rober, a professor of Catholic studies at Sacred Heart University. However, becoming the pope is a much more spiritual endeavor than other high-flying leadership roles; the late Pope Francis even turned down the generous paycheck, opting to have the money donated to those in need instead. “He’s somebody who lived as a Jesuit for decades before becoming a bishop and continued to live in the style that he’s been accustomed to as a religious throughout the rest of his life,” Rober told Fortune. There’s no telling if Pope Leo XIV will accept the salary—but if he does, he could be making as much as some of the world’s most powerful leaders. Either way, he’ll still be enjoying ******** perks like the Popemobile and a cushy retirement. The pope earns just as much as U.S. presidents and university chancellors The pope’s nearly half-a-million paypacket is on par with the wages of U.S. presidents. Government leaders receive a $400,000 baseline salary, with at least another $170,000 per year in additional allowances for official duties, travel, and entertainment. The president also has access to Air Force One, Marine One, and 24-hour Secret Service protection—saving them thousands per year in other expenditures. Another institutional leadership job that pays in the ballpark of the pope is U.S. university chancellors. The presidents of America’s elite schools can even earn a base pay of up to $1.5 million annually—far higher than the president or pope. But usually, the salary range for chancellors is between $250,000 to $372,000 yearly. The presidents of Northwestern University, University of Vermont, and Purdue University all reportedly rake in a base pay close to the pontiff at around $400,000. But sometimes, the perks go beyond the pay for a high-profile position. Elon Musk has had a baseline salary of $0 for many years—but he gets billions in stock compensation for hitting milestones, and has a fleet of private jets and security paid for by his companies. Mark Zuckerberg’s baseline wage has also been $1 annually since 2013 with no bonus, but his $211 billion empire has grown through Alphabet stock. The other perks that come with being pope: A private pharmacy and $3,300 monthly retirement fund The pope is revered as the highest and most holiest leader of the Catholic Church, which has over a billion members. And the ******** makes sure the pontiff can lead in style. For one, the pope usually lives in the gilded Apostolic Palace—lavish living arrangements with all expenses covered by the ********. All of his meals and day-to-day necessities are also free of charge for the pope, with unfettered access to custom, hand-tailored regalia made by top religious outfitters. Pope Leo XIV will also have access to the Popemobile, private cars, and a fleet of vehicles at the drop of a hat. The pontiff also doesn’t have to worry about security, healthcare, or retirement anymore. He has free access to ******** medical services and a private pharmacy to ensure a healthy, long reign. And even after the pope chooses to retire, he would receive a monthly pension of €2,500 ($3,300). But there’s more beyond a stacked savings account—the ******** will cover the living expenses, provide a home inside the ********, pay for all daily necessities including food and housekeeping. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #Pope #Leo #XIV #top #job #Catholic #Churchand #role #33000amonth #paycheck Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pakistan military alleges Indian missile attack on air bases – DW Pakistan military alleges Indian missile attack on air bases – DW Pakistan military alleges Indian missile attack on air bases DWLive updates: Pakistan says India fired missiles at key military bases and that retaliation is underway CNNIndia-Pakistan Live: Pakistan launches military operation against India Al JazeeraPakistan military says it is retaliating after accusing India of striking airbases BBCPakistan says it has targeted military sites in India, bringing nuclear-armed rivals nearer to war The Washington Post Source link #Pakistan #military #alleges #Indian #missile #attack #air #bases Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Anxiety Aunt: Help! My daughter is an extroverted performer and my husband and I are introverts Anxiety Aunt: Help! My daughter is an extroverted performer and my husband and I are introverts And One admires that you accept your daughter for who she is, even if it thrusts you and your husband into positions and spotlights you’d usually run from. Source link #Anxiety #Aunt #daughter #extroverted #performer #husband #introverts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-************ protest in library Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-************ protest in library NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-************ demonstration inside the school’s main library earlier this week, a school spokesperson said Friday. The Ivy League institution in Manhattan placed more than 65 students on interim suspension and barred 33 others, including those from affiliated institutions such as Barnard College, from setting foot on campus. Interim suspension generally means that a student cannot come to campus, attend classes or participate in other university activities, according to Columbia’s website. The university declined to say how long the disciplinary measures would be in place, saying only that the decisions are pending further investigation. An undisclosed number of alums who also participated in the protest are also now prevented from entering school grounds, according to Columbia. Roughly 80 people were arrested in connection with the Wednesday evening demonstration at the university’s Butler Library. Most face trespassing charges, though some may also face disorderly conduct, police have said. The mask-clad protesters pushed their way past campus security officers, raced into the building and hung ************ flags and other banners on bookshelves. Some protesters also scrawled phrases on library furniture and picture frames, including “Columbia will burn.” New York City police in helmets and other protection broke up the demonstration at the request of university officials, who denounced the protests as an “outrageous” disruption for students studying and preparing for final exams. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said his office will be reviewing the visa status of those who participated in the library takeover for possible deportation. The Trump administration has already pulled federal funding and detained international students at Columbia and other prestigious American universities over their handling of student protests against the war in Gaza. Source link #Columbia #suspends #students #proPalestinian #protest #library Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Newark mayor arrested during protest at ICE detention center – The Washington Post Newark mayor arrested during protest at ICE detention center – The Washington Post Newark mayor arrested during protest at ICE detention center The Washington PostNewark mayor arrested at ICE facility during protest with congressional Dems FOX 5 New YorkNewark Mayor Ras Baraka arrested at ICE detention facility in NJ PIX11Baraka arrested outside Delaney Hall as battle with immigration authorities escalates New Jersey GlobeMembers of Congress Break into Delaney Hall Detention Center Homeland Security (.gov) Source link #Newark #mayor #arrested #protest #ICE #detention #center #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rock, water & rare air Rock, water & rare air ARRIVING Every time I’ve arrived in Kununurra, I’ve felt like I’ve arrived somewhere completely elsewhere. Not another country, maybe. But certainly other country. The East Kimberley feels like nowhere else I’ve ever been. It has a power and personality all of its own. Camera IconThere’s a lot of freshwater around Kununurra. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West AustralianFRESHWATER One of the most surprising things about Kununurra is its fresh water. This is a lush, wet place. About 70km outside town, the Lake Argyle Dam created one of the continent’s biggest inland bodies of water. Depending on when you measure it, it generally has a surface area of about 1000sqkm. It can store more than 10,700 gigalitres of fresh water before it tips over the spillway. And from that dam also spills the upper reaches of the Ord River. They snake down towards Kununurra, where they come up against the town’s Diversion Dam. They back-up to create Lake Kununurra and spill into Lily Lagoon, which fronts the town. And the water is literally diverted from that dam down canals and channels that crisscross the Ord River Irrigation Area — a growing area in our tropical north. Camera IconOn the upper Ord River, between Kununurra and Lake Argyle. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West AustralianLAND The land is red. This is the earth of the Kimberley. Red on your boots, dust in your pants, your skin slightly tinted. A friend there once told me that she washed and washed white T-shirts before coming to Perth, but when she arrived in the city, they still looked sort-of pink . . . “Kimberley white”, she called it. The land is rich in iron. It’s dusty but, just add water, and it turns to a brown glue. And the land here is different to anywhere else in WA. The geology is different — younger. The Kimberley drifted in to the great continent and “welded itself on”. The weld is the Fitzroy Valley, and the compression-wave folds behind that collision are the Wunaamin Miliwundi Ranges (once called the King Leopold Ranges). East of this, along the Gibb River Road and in the East Kimberley, there are all sorts of geological wonders, probably most notably the stiped, beehive domes of the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park. But nothing seems odder, more rewarding or more accessible to me than Mirima National Park. This is a small version of the Bungle Bungles literally at the end of suburban streets in Kununurra. Camera IconMirima National Park, Kununurra. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West *********** I like to be there just as dawn is breaking, to walk the paths between them in the fresh morning, early birds singing. I like to be there for sunset, as they start to shadow one another — those shadows moving up companions, turning them from red to a muted grey. The colourful layered rocks of Mirima change all day. More than 300 million years ago, this area was submerged under a prehistoric sea. As sediment sank in the water, it created these layers, of what is now sandstone. The dark stripes are layers of ******-green algae and lichens, which continues to protect them from erosion. There are marked paths and good signage from the carpark. Mirima National Park is significant for the local Miriwoong people, as it is, I am sure, for all humans who visit. As it is for me. Camera IconThe twin King George Falls. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West AustralianAIR From the air, it all makes sense. We take off from Kununurra airport in the early morning, rising over the patchwork growing area, and seeing the serpentine Ord River and beehives of Mirima from this higher plane. So much of the East Kimberley makes sense from the air, and it is worth even a short “flight-seeing” trip, be it in a plane or helicopter. And in that regard, we visitors are spoilt for choice, with professional, experienced, long-term operators here. I have flown with Aviair and HeliSpirit many times — and in choosing them, we have the choice of fixed-wing or helicopter flights. Camera IconLooking down on Lake Argyle, the dam, and the upper Ord River running from it. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West *********** Aviair has fixed-wing scenic flights and day tours, leaving from Kununurra. The most popular include the Bungle Bungle Range, by flying over Lake Argyle, and Mitchell Falls, to the west, up on the Mitchell Plateau. A two-hour flight in a fixed wing aircraft to Purnululu National Park, flying over the Bungle Bungle Range, Lake Argyle, the Argyle Diamond Mine and Ord River Irrigation Area, can be about $549 per person. It is also possible to land and stay overnight at the Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge after a day of walking and touring Cathedral Gorge and the beehive domes. A full day to the Mitchell Falls from Kununurra, which gives a view of a huge transect of the Kimberley and the north Kimberley coastline, and includes landing on the Mitchell Plateau, a guided walk to the Mitchell Falls and helicopter transfers, is about $1899 per person. Camera IconThe Kimberley sandstone of Raft Point. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West AustralianSALTWATER The Kimberley coast is remote, complicated and has the biggest tropical tides in the world. This is true expedition cruising — albeit in great comfort. Some of the classic spots on the Kimberley coast . . . King’s Cascade In Cascade Creek, a tributary to the Prince Regent River, this fall of more than 25m is a classic “champagne cascade” waterfall down a stepped rock face. Raft Point The 180m tall red ramparts of Raft Point dominate the southern entrance to Doubtful Bay. Raft Point, or Ngumbri in local language, has plenty of Aboriginal Wandjina art. The Worrorra, Wunambal and Ngarinyin people believe the Wandjina are the creator beings of the Dreaming. Small cruise ships come here, and guests then come ashore in Zodiacs to be led by an expedition team past boab trees up to the rock art gallery — caves full of Indigenous art and a view over Foam Passage to Steep Island. Hunter River We enter Hunter River from Prince Frederick Harbour, and it twists past red rock walls to mangroves, and to the Hunter Falls and Donkin Falls, both of nearly 100m. King George Falls On the 112km long King George River, the twin King George Falls are spectacular. Montgomery Reef The 400sqkm of Montgomery Reef, 20km off the Kimberley Coast, opposite Doubtful Bay, appears to rise out of the sea as the tide falls. Fully exposed on a 10m tide, it is up to 80km long. Horizontal Falls When the tide rises in Talbot Bay, sea water is pushed through two gaps, filling the big “bowls” behind. Small boats from expedition cruise ships take visitors to see the Horizontal Falls. Cruises between Broome and Darwin are usually for about 10 nights — which gives time to visit key spots along the Kimberley coastline. These can be from less than $14,000 per person for a luxurious and interesting expedition cruise. I particularly like Ponant’s Australia’s Iconic Kimberley itinerary as it visits King George River and its Twin Falls, Vansittart and Swift bays, Hunter River, Montgomery Reef and the Lacepede Islands. The Kimberley coast has Australia’s biggest inshore reef, seagrass meadows, mangrove forests, oceanic mammal populations and seabird breeding colonies. And, of course, plenty of saltwater crocodiles. It’s a recognised biodiversity hotspot. Camera IconStephen Scourfield, right, with (right to left), Natalie Angliss, Virginia Ward and David Angliss at Kelly’s Knob, overlooking Kununurra. Credit: SuppliedTOWN Set against the rocky backdrops of Kelly’s Knob, the Sleeping Buddha and Mirima, Kununurra is a modern, remote, country town with accommodation, shops, pubs and dining. It is the communal heart of the East Kimberley, but not much more than 40km from the Northern Territory border. The name comes from an Indigenous word meaning “Big Water” — the town was established in 1961, as part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Camera IconIvanhoe Crossing in the Kimberley. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West *********** Things to see and do when based in Kununurra: + Mirima National Park. + Ivanhoe Crossing, on the Ord River. + The Hoochery Distillery for rum and spirits. hoochery.com.au + The PumpHouse Restaurant. pumphousekununurra.com.au + Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, is a Miriwoong cultural art centre. waringarriarts.com.au + See Lake Argyle. + Barramundi fishing, Ord River. + Purnululu National Park. Camera IconVirginia Ward walks up a scree slope on the Cockburn Range, on the Gibb River Road. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West *********** + Drive a bit of the east end of Gibb River Road and see the Cockburn Range. + Visit El Questro and Emma Gorge, on the east end of the Gibb River Road. + Visit Wyndham, north of Kununurra on Cambridge Gulf and the most northerly town in WA. Go up to the Five Rivers Lookout. + Kimberley Experiences. kimberleyexperiences.com.au and 6155 4590 + More advice from Kununurra Visitor Centre. visitkununurra.com and 9168 1177 Camera IconStephen Scourfield in Mirima National Park, Kununurra. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/TheWestMY KIMBERLEY ‘A small crowd is gathering in the dusk on Kelly’s Knob overlooking Kununurra. Doubling up on the handles of giant eskies. Thongs and stubbies. Cameras on tripods. Aussie voices, foreign too. All talking low. Warm breeze on sticky bodies.” I wrote and published that in 1996, but I could have written it today. The Kimberley has a timeless quality. From the mid-80s until today, I couldn’t count the number of times I’ve travelled in the Kimberley, but that timeless quality means it’s always fresh for me. Always full of energy. There’s a frisson to the place. I’ve stayed in Kununurra, based there for the whole time, with day trips to Lake Argyle, the Cockburn Ranges and Wyndham. I’ve stayed at many stations on the Gibb River Road — remarkable spots with permanent water and gorges to walk. I’ve stayed at coastal fishing camps, and realised that they offer the chance to visit remote sites along the coast. Suddenly the amazing Hunter River is there, on your doorstep, to be thoroughly explored over several days. I’ve been on expedition ships and wondered at the length and complexity of this piecrust nibbled coast, and on fast boats through the big tide races of the Buccaneer Archipelago. The Kimberley. It’s a hard place to leave, and even when I do, there’s a little piece of me left behind. WHEN The Kimberley is open for visitors through the dry season, from now until the end of September. Roads are open and there’s accommodation and tour operators are in full swing. After the hot and humid build-up, the wet season (which the local tourism industry now likes to call the waterfall season), from October to May, there should be heavy monsoonal rain, lightning displays and thunder, but unsealed roads are often closed, and many operators shut down (though there’s still accommodation open in Kununurra, and access on bitumen roads). The East Kimberley gets 335 days of sunshine a year. In my experience it is coolest around June and July, when it can be high 20Cs or low 30Cs. Through August and September, it will get warmer, but the trick is to get out and about early, and enjoy the balmy evenings. In January to March expect a low of 24C and top of 36C; from April to September 15C to 36C and October to December 24C to 39C. Camera IconThe Pentecost River crossing on Gibb River Road near Home Valley Station in the Kimberley. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West AustralianHOW Looking back over decades, what has always been difficult for travellers thinking about the Kimberley is simply how best to tackle it. Largely they had to put together their own itinerary (historically, with the help of these pages), work out where to stay and the timings, then book accommodation, vehicle and tours. Two things have changed. One is that Kimberley cruising has come of age. It is no longer just for the rich, or for those willing to sleep in swags on the deck. Cruises offer the full Kimberley coastal experience, with great professionalism and comfort. Travellers can see a lot of the Kimberley easily. Secondly is the response from East Kimberley locals. They have itineraries, which can be amended to suit individuals, and they will do all the booking for you. Camera IconKerry Slingsby. Credit: Supplied In thinking about this, I am taken immediately to one individual — Kerry Slingsby. A cattle mustering pilot doing station work out of Kununurra, in 1984, Kerry started showing visitors the Kimberley from the air. He believed that anyone, from anywhere in the world would want to see this country. Slingair was born and, though it has changed hands and become just one of the pillars of a company called Kimberley Experiences, it seems to me that Kerry’s heart is still in there somewhere. But this is where my second point (remember, that “response from locals”) comes in. For aviation companies HeliSpirit and Aviair are accompanied by two businesses in the Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungle Guided Tours and Bungle Bungle Savannah Lodge) and Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments, to allow Kimberley Experiences to offer easily booked packages. And, as the latest edition to the group, their Nexus Airlines flies daily between Broome, Kununurra and Darwin during the dry season. What is important is that the team is made up of experienced locals — long-term Kimberley residents intent on passing on their love for the region and, put in country terms, doing the best by it. A spokesperson adds: “Some of our tour guides are Indigenous Australians, the traditional owners and custodians of the region, who help visitors capture the true essence of the Kimberley through their close relationship with the land. “In a region rich in spiritual significance shaped over thousands of years, we wouldn’t have it any other way.” And at the head of that company is Michael McConachy. I’ve just searched through The West ***********’s library and found that I first met and wrote about Michael in 2012, when the Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments opened. Camera IconMichael McConachy with wife Kate, at home in the East Kimberley. Credit: Jess Buchan/RegionalHUB I wrote this, which speaks for itself, and has stood the test of time: “Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments are very much the product of the care and attention to detail of local developer Michael McConachy. He tells me: ‘We are not just building it and walking away. We live here. We have a long-term commitment’.” The spokesperson adds: “We’re looking forward to showing you the Kimberley through our eyes. Connecting travellers with the ‘real’ Kimberley through local knowledge.” And behind that is a streamlined booking service and a genuine care for customers . . . “acting as an ambassador for the area we love is our greatest privilege”. A measure of that came when Kimberley Experiences Group bought and reopened the PumpHouse restaurant in Kununurra. The PumpHouse building was once an integral part of the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. It was its main pump station until Lake Argyle was damned in 1971. It was decommissioned by the Water Corporation in 2004, and eventually repurposed as the restaurant. Camera IconThe PumpHouse, Kununurra. Credit: Unknown/PumpHouse Restaurant and Bar But, after 13 years running it, Kununurra’s much-loved Thomas and Dominique Breig stepped away in 2021. When Kimberley Experiences bought it, Michael McConachy said he hoped the reopening would be of “great benefit to the whole community”, and that the company would honour the Breigs’ hard work. “As long-term locals we understand the importance of this special location and piece of history,” he said. “Operating a restaurant wasn’t something I had ever planned for, and I hope that we can do justice to the legacy that Thomas and Dominique have created.” + Fly direct to Kununurra with Virgin Australia. The airline currently has fares for travel between now and July 4, 2025, from $259 for a “Choice fare”, economy, one way. virginaustralia.com + Fly from Perth to Kununurra with Qantas between from $399 each way in economy (price valid through to April 8, 2026). qantas.com + Make it a round trip and connect in Broome to fly from Broome to Kununurra with Nexus Airlines, or from Darwin to Broome (nexusairlines.com.au) + Kimberley Experiences. kimberleyexperiences.com.au and 6155 4590 Source link #Rock #water #rare #air Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Driver dies after fiery ****** at dangerous Fresno intersection, police say Driver dies after fiery ****** at dangerous Fresno intersection, police say One person died Friday morning after a fiery ****** at a dangerous intersection in Fresno. Officers responded to Friant and Shepherd avenues after receiving a call at 1:59 a.m. of a vehicle that went through the intersection at a high-rate of speed and went airborne and crashed into other parked vehicles at Woodward Park. Fresno police Mark Van Whye said the vehicle was traveling fast west on Shepherd and didn’t make a turn north or south and continued into the curb before hitting an embankment, launching the vehicle over the fence and colliding with other vehicles in a yard where city equipment is kept for maintaining the park. The vehicle burst into flames seconds after the collision. The driver was pronounced dead. “There is a steep little embankment” that caused the vehicle to launch over the trees and fence before landing in the yard, Van Whye said. Friant Roulette on YouTube captured the ****** in its entirety, including radio dispatch of witnesses calling for 911. The intersection is one of the worst in the city and has been the site of many crashes, including fatalities. The investigation is ongoing. The identity and age of the driver is unknown, pending next of kin. YouTube channel Fresno Friant Roulette captures the fatal ****** on Friday, May 9, 2025. Source link #Driver #dies #fiery #****** #dangerous #Fresno #intersection #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

US grants asylum to 54 white Afrikaner South Africans, reports say – The Guardian US grants asylum to 54 white Afrikaner South Africans, reports say – The Guardian US grants asylum to 54 white Afrikaner South Africans, reports say The GuardianTrump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaners to U.S. as Refugees Next Week The New York TimesState Department to charter plane bringing first white South Africans to U.S. as refugees NBC NewsSouth Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees BBCU.S. plans to receive and aid White South Africans granted refugee status as soon as next week, document shows CBS News Source link #grants #asylum #white #Afrikaner #South #Africans #reports #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NSW Police arrest man in Auburn after body found in home in Sydney’s Homebush NSW Police arrest man in Auburn after body found in home in Sydney’s Homebush A man has been arrested after police discovered a dead body in a home in western Sydney. Source link #NSW #Police #arrest #man #Auburn #body #home #Sydneys #Homebush Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man dies trying to rescue his dog from the ocean at notorious California beach Man dies trying to rescue his dog from the ocean at notorious California beach A man died Thursday after rushing into the perilous waters of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach fully clothed in an attempt to rescue his dog, authorities said. While the dog made it out of the ocean alive, the man was pronounced dead at a hospital. The Northern California beach is notorious for its strong rip currents, powerful waves and icy water temperatures that have earned it a reputation as California’s deadliest beach. Thursday’s incident unfolded shortly after 2 p.m. when the San Francisco Fire Department received a call that a man had collapsed in the water at Ocean Beach near Lawton Street after jumping in to try to save a dog. Two women on the beach saw the man struggling and pulled him out of the ocean, fire officials said. Crews from the National Park Service Ocean Rescue team arrived within two minutes and began performing CPR. Fire personnel took the man to a hospital in critical condition, and he died, authorities said. The dog made it to the beach independently without serious injury, fire officials said. The man’s identity has not been released, and his official cause of death is pending investigation from the San Francisco medical examiner’s office. Read more: The 5 most dangerous places to be rescued in California’s wilderness The San Francisco Fire Department thanked the two bystanders for their heroic efforts but reminded the public that the best thing to do when a human or animal is in need of rescue is to call 911 and allow trained professionals to respond due to the dangerous conditions at the beach. “This is largest beach here in San Francisco, and we have had multiple deaths and multiple saves by our members and National Park Service lifeguards because of the fact that there are such strong rip currents,” Fire Department spokesperson Lt. Mariano Elias said. Between 2014 and 2020, eight people died at the beach, according to surf zone fatality data collected by the National Weather Service. Kirby Lee, an experienced San Francisco surfer and father of two, was found floating unconscious in the water in November 2023 and put on life support in a hospital where he died four days later. In July, the San Francisco Fire Department rescued two surfers near Mile Rocks Lighthouse after powerful rip currents pulled them almost a mile out to sea. Swimming is strongly discouraged at Ocean Beach, as people have been swept out to sea in as little as 3 feet of water, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. People are even cautioned to stay away from the shoreline due to the possibility of “sneaker waves,” which appear seemingly out of nowhere and extend farther up the sand than previous waves. “Sneaker waves are insidious in nature. They do not present themselves easily like high surf days,” the Fire Department said in a coastal safety warning. “This is what makes them so deadly.” Despite the dangerous conditions, there are no traditional lifeguards stationed along the 3-mile beach. Instead, Ocean Rescue personnel regularly patrol Ocean Beach to inform visitors about ocean risks and perform rescues when needed. While the high number of deaths have to prompted calls to add lifeguard posts, National Park Service officials have maintained that doing so would provide a false and dangerous impression that Ocean Beach is a swimming beach. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. Source link #Man #dies #rescue #dog #ocean #notorious #California #beach Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Donald Trump to announce US recognizes ************ state, Gulf diplomatic source claims – The Jerusalem Post Donald Trump to announce US recognizes ************ state, Gulf diplomatic source claims – The Jerusalem Post Donald Trump to announce US recognizes ************ state, Gulf diplomatic source claims The Jerusalem PostOpinion | This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally The New York TimesTrump Heads Back to Where He Started The AtlanticPresident Trump’s Saudi Arabia trip sets up a strategic reset in the Middle East Fox NewsMAGA meets MBS The Economist Source link #Donald #Trump #announce #recognizes #************ #state #Gulf #diplomatic #source #claims #Jerusalem #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis, union says Bold spending needed to halt prison crisis, union says Joshua Nevett Political reporter PA Media The government’s efforts to fix the prison crisis may not work without “bold investment decisions”, the leading union for the probation service has said. Ian Lawrence, general secretary of Napo, said a review of sentencing policy by former Conservative Justice Secretary David Gauke “may come to little effect” if the probation service was underfunded. The union boss said he supported proposals to scrap short sentences for some offenders and toughen up community orders supervised by probation officers. But he said probation staff were already “overworked” and suggested any “cost cutting” could increase pressure on the service. “I’m struggling to see how a package of sentencing reform can work without the necessary support,” Lawrence told the BBC. A Ministry of Justice spokesperson said a “crisis” in the justice system had “put a huge strain on the probation service”. “We are hiring 1,300 new probation officers, investing in technology to cut back on admin, and increasing focus on those offenders who pose the greatest risk to the public,” the spokesperson said. “This will ease pressure on the service, help cut reoffending and keep our streets safe.” Gauke is understood to be considering recommending the idea of scrapping short prison terms as part of the sentencing review. The review comes as prisons across the country are struggling to deal with overcrowding after the number of offenders behind bars hit a new high. In an interim report, Gauke warned that unless radical changes were made, prisons in England and Wales could run out of cells by early next year. Gauke’s sentencing review is expected to be published this month, before the government sets out its spending plans for departments in June. “Napo would welcome any initiatives to reduce the numbers of people in our prison estate,” Lawrence said. “But that can’t come without the lord chancellor absolutely recognising the pressures that the probation service is now facing and will in the future. “And that’s why we need brave, bold investment decisions by this government and not more of the same.” Tight budget The prisons and probation budget fell by 12% when inflation was accounted for between 2007–08 and 2023–24, according to analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has outlined plans for efficiency savings and in her spring statement, said day-to-day government spending would fall by £6.1bn per year by 2030. But the chancellor has not yet stated which departments will have less money to spend, meaning it’s not clear how the probation service will be affected. The money allocated to government departments for the three years beyond 2025-26 will be set out in the spending review in June. Lawrence said a reduction in funding for the Ministry of Justice, which oversees the probation service, could mean less funding to support offenders in the community and worse outcomes. “In other words, they go out of prison and they’ve got no option but to commit crime because they have no means of supporting themselves,” he said. “They’re back in prison within weeks. And so it goes on and that costs the taxpayer millions.” A source at the Prison Reform Trust, a charity, said the probation service would need to be resourced properly if there was more community sentencing. They said the government may have to divert funding from prisons towards probation and community solutions. “It needs to make a strong economic case for why this would be a spend-to-save policy,” they said. Pay dispute In a national inspection report, the probation watchdog said there was a high shortfall of officers in some regions and workloads were a problem. Lawrence said Napo was in dispute with the prison and probation service over pay progression and workloads. He said the union had submitted a claim for a 12% pay rise for probation staff this year. That’s way above the increases independent pay review bodies have advised the government to give teachers (4%) and NHS workers (3%). Lawrence said probation workers going on strike was a possibility if the pay offer was too low. “We think senior leaders in [the service] have a responsibility to let ministers know the gravity of the situation,” he said. “And that worries me as to whether ministers are truly sighted on the operational crisis that exists in probation right now.” In a speech in February, Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out her vision for reforming the probation service. She said probation officers were “responsible for caseloads and workloads that exceed what they should be expected to handle”. The changes she announced included 1,300 new ******** probation officers by next March, and an £8m investment in new technology to reduce the administrative burden on staff. Source link #Bold #spending #needed #halt #prison #crisis #union Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Google agrees to pay state of Texas $US1.3b for privacy breaches and is sued by Mexico after Trump call Google agrees to pay state of Texas $US1.3b for privacy breaches and is sued by Mexico after Trump call Tech giant Google is fighting battles on several fronts and has been forced to settle a monstrous data breach privacy lawsuit with the state of Texas, to the tune of nearly $US1.4 billion. The ‘lone star state’s’ law officials took action against Google on behalf of their residents for privacy breaches within their search engine and apps and have ultimately won a defining victory over the silicon valley colossus. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has stated on Friday that the state of Texas sued Google in 2022 for allegedly unlawfully tracking and collecting the private data of users. The attorney general explained the settlement, which covers allegations in two separate lawsuits against the search engine and app giant, dwarfed all past settlements by other states with Google for similar data privacy violations. Paxton is a renowned advocate for online privacy and less than a year ago fought and won a $US1.4 billion settlement for Texas from Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to resolve claims of unauthorised use of biometric data by users of those popular social media platforms. “In Texas, Big Tech is not above the law,” Paxton said. “For years, Google secretly tracked people’s movements, private searches, and even their voiceprints and facial geometry through their products and services. I fought back and won,” said Paxton. “This $US1.375 billion settlement is a major win for Texans’ privacy and tells companies that they will pay for abusing our trust.” Google spokesman Jose Castaneda said the company did not admit any wrongdoing or liability in the settlement, which involves allegations related to the Chrome browser’s incognito setting, disclosures related to location history on the Google Maps app, and biometric claims related to Google Photo. “This settles a raft of old claims, many of which have already been resolved elsewhere, concerning product policies we have long since changed,” Castaneda said. “We are pleased to put them behind us, and we will continue to build robust privacy controls into our services.” Meanwhile, Mexico has launched legal proceedings and is suing Google over its labelling of the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, a change made by US President Donald Trump via executive order. ******** President Claudia Sheinbaum has not provided details of the lawsuit, but said that Google had been sued. Mexico’s Foreign Relations ministry had previously sent letters to Google asking it not to label ******** territorial waters as the Gulf of America, the body of water has shared borders between the United States and Mexico. Trump’s order only carries authority within the US and Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognise the name change. Mexico argues that Gulf of America should only apply to the part of the gulf over the United States continental shelf. With AAP. Source link #Google #agrees #pay #state #Texas #US1.3b #privacy #breaches #sued #Mexico #Trump #call Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race Marjorie Taylor Greene declines to challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Friday she won’t challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia in next year’s midterms, delivering relief for some Republicans who worry she’s too divisive to win. In a lengthy post on the social media platform X, Greene disputed GOP donors and consultants who fear she would turn off the moderate Republicans and independents needed to beat Ossoff. But Greene said she doesn’t want to serve in a Senate that “doesn’t work” and that she said is dominated by lawmakers hostile to grassroots Trump supporters and unwilling to shake up the status quo. “If I’m going to fight for a team, it will only be a team willing to lay it all on the line to save this country,” she wrote. Ossoff, a first-term senator, won the seat by a slim margin in a state that has historically been a Republican stronghold but has more recently become a battleground. He is a top target for Republicans looking to expand their narrow Senate majority. Popular Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who could be a formidable opponent for Ossoff, opted out of the 2026 race on Monday. His decision leaves a wide-open race for the GOP nomination. U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, who represents a district on the Georgia coast, became the first major Republican candidate to declare Thursday. Six other GOP officeholders besides Greene have acknowledged interest in running to The Associated Press. They include two other Republicans in the U.S. House, Mike Collins and Rich McCormick. Also considering the race are Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, state Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, state Insurance Commissioner John King and state Sen. Greg Dolezal. “I expect a competitive primary — Senate seats don’t come along that often,” said Eric Tanenblatt, a top national GOP fundraiser and Kemp ally who has backed Trump’s rivals in presidential primaries. Greene is nationally known and a prolific fundraiser, but she has embraced conspiracy theories and feuded with members of her own party. On Thursday, she noted to reporters that she has more than 11 million social media followers, saying that’s because people know where she stands. Greene’s appeal would be clear in a GOP primary with many voters fiercely loyal to the president. Her decision not to run came a day after she told reporters she was considering it. “I’m going to give it some thought, talk to my family. I’m honored to have so much support from the great people of Georgia. And I have options,” she said Thursday. Greene was first elected to the House in 2020. She initially planned to run in a competitive district in northern Atlanta’s suburbs, but relocated into the much more conservative 14th District in Georgia’s northwest corner. Greene continued to embrace conspiracies even after 11 House Republicans joined Democrats to remove her committee assignments in February 2021. She embraced people jailed on charges following the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol as political prisoners, part of her campaign to reframe the narrative of the attack and cast Democrats, not Republicans, as a party of violence. She was welcomed back into the mainstream of the Republican conference by Kevin McCarthy, who forged an alliance with her. But Greene kept feuding with Republicans and Democrats alike. The House Freedom Caucus expelled Greene in 2023. ___ Cooper repoted from Phoenix. Source link #Marjorie #Taylor #Greene #declines #challenge #Jon #Ossoff #Georgia #Senate #race Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Fired Librarian of Congress Over D.E.I. – The New York Times Trump Fired Librarian of Congress Over D.E.I. – The New York Times Trump Fired Librarian of Congress Over D.E.I. The New York TimesPresident Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden NPRHeinrich Reacts to Trump’s Firing of Librarian of Congress Senator Martin Heinrich (.gov)‘Dead Outlaw’ Cancels Library of Congress Concert to Protest Firing The New York TimesDems erupt after report of Trump firing Librarian of Congress: ‘A disgrace’ Fox News Source link #Trump #Fired #Librarian #Congress #D.E.I #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hughes hangs on for halfway Myrtle Beach co-lead Hughes hangs on for halfway Myrtle Beach co-lead Mackenzie Hughes of Canada has shot a two-under 69 in windy conditions for a share of the second-round lead with Cristobal Del Solar in the PGA Tour’s Myrtle Beach Classic. A stroke ahead after an opening 63, Hughes had four birdies and two bogeys in his afternoon round at the Dunes Golf and Beach Club on Friday. “I’m in a good spot going into the weekend,” Hughes said. “There’s a bunch of guys there with a chance. Nothing changes tomorrow. Just keep doing my thing and see where it puts me.” Chilean Del Solar rebounded from a bogey on the par-4 eighth with a closing birdie on the par-3 ninth. He shot a 67 in the afternoon to join Hughes at 10-under 132. “I’ve been putting in the work, playing good golf, feeling more comfortable,” Del Solar said. “Happy to be where I am.” The winner of the PGA Tour event — held opposite a signature event at the Truist Championship this week — gets a spot in the PGA Championship if not already eligible. That’s not the case for Hughes, the two-time tour winner who already is in the field next week at Quail Hollow. Nick Watney (67), the 44-year-old who hasn’t won in 13 years, is a stroke back, along with fellow Americans, Danny Walker (67), Harry Higgs (66), Will Chandler (69) and Davis Shore (66). Defending champion Chris Gotterup sits at five under after his one-under 70, while the only *********** in the field Aaron Baddeley had a 75 to miss the cut at five over. With AAP. Source link #Hughes #hangs #halfway #Myrtle #Beach #colead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Health officials warn of potential toxic algae in Panama City lake, advise caution Health officials warn of potential toxic algae in Panama City lake, advise caution PANAMA CITY— The Florida Department of Health in Bay County is warning of a potentially toxic algae in a local lake. The blue-green algae could be toxic, and is said to be in Lake Martin, adjacent to the old paper mill turned chemical plant in Millville. Fishermen can often be seen here along Cherry Street or U.S. Business 98. FDOH Bay cautions that there is a blue-green algae present in the lake that could produce toxins. The health agency is actively testing water samples. It says people need to be wary even if the presence of toxins has yet to be confirmed. The agency says residents should not drink, swim, wade, boat or come into contact with the water when there is a visible bloom. The health agency also says anyone who has made contact with algae or discolored water that smells unpleasant. The water is also unsafe for pets and livestock. Boiling the water will not remove the toxins. The health agency says a thoroughly cooked fish from the water is safe to eat; however, shellfish should be avoided. FDOH Bay says the algae is composed of bacteria that’s common in Florida’s freshwater bodies, however become a problem when they bloom. The blooms discolor water and emit unpleasant odors. It can also appear as a *****, foam, or paint on the surface of the water. Warm temperatures and excess nutrients in the water can contribute to bloom conditions. The release from FDOH Bay says those having symptoms from harmful algae exposure should call the Florida Poison Information Center at 800-222-1222. Symptoms of exposure have a wide range, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency says being in contact with the water or breathing in contaminated water droplets can cause rashes, eye and nose irritation, sore throat and coughing. The CDC says that swallowing water, fish or shellfish contaminated by toxins produced by the algae can have severe consequences. Symptoms for swallowing the contaminate include: stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, muscle weakness, dizziness, and possible liver damage. Animals are also significantly impacted by the toxins. This article originally appeared on The News Herald: FDOH Bay warns of potentially-toxic algae in Panama City lake Source link #Health #officials #warn #potential #toxic #algae #Panama #City #lake #advise #caution Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rumeysa Ozturk: Turkish Tufts University student released on bail – BBC Rumeysa Ozturk: Turkish Tufts University student released on bail – BBC Rumeysa Ozturk: Turkish Tufts University student released on bail BBCTufts student Rümeysa Öztürk freed from detention, pending immigration proceedings The Boston GlobeTufts student detained by ICE in viral video is released, thanks supporters NBC BostonJudge Orders Release of Rumeysa Ozturk, Tufts Student Detained by ICE The New York TimesTufts student Rümeysa Öztürk ordered freed from immigration detention NPR Source link #Rumeysa #Ozturk #Turkish #Tufts #University #student #released #bail #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Statue of Motörhead singer Lemmy Kilmister unveiled in Burslem Statue of Motörhead singer Lemmy Kilmister unveiled in Burslem Alex McIntyre BBC News, West Midlands Lee Blakeman BBC Radio Stoke BBC A statue of Motörhead frontman Lemmy has been unveiled in his hometown A statue of legendary heavy metal frontman Lemmy Kilmister has been unveiled in the late singer’s hometown. Hundreds of music fans flocked into Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, throughout Friday before the ******-coloured 2.25m bronze-cast statue was uncovered in Market Place shortly before 17:00 BST. The memorial to the Motörhead singer and bassist has been created by local sculptor Andy Edwards and marks 10 years since Lemmy’s death and 50 years since the band was formed. Guests and speakers at the ceremony included the band’s guitarist Phil Campbell, who previously described the sculpture as “amazing”. Motörhead fan Nobby, who was at the ceremony, told BBC Radio Stoke he had been following the band since he was 15 and described the unveiling as “absolutely awesome”. “It’s unbelievable – it looks alive. Looking at it now, he really has captured Lemmy to a tee. It’s brilliant,” he said. “It’s well worth the wait, well worth everything and I hope it brings people to Burslem to see it.” The statue contains some of Lemmy’s ashes, which were accompanied to the ceremony by a procession of motorbikes. Fans flocked into Burslem on Friday to watch the unveiling It depicts Lemmy in his iconic pose singing up towards a microphone while playing a Rickenbacker bass guitar. Mr Edwards has previously created sculptures of The Beatles, Bob Marley, Sir Alex Ferguson, Muhammed Ali and the Bee Gees. He described Lemmy as his hero while he was growing up and said he was a big part of his life. “Of all the figures in music, there aren’t that many that have the unique stature that Lemmy does,” he said. “He’s like an avatar of the purest spirit of rock and roll – he’s one of us. I think it’s right that it [the statue] has been made locally.” PA Media Motörhead singer Lemmy was born in Burslem in 1945 The singer, real name Ian Fraser Kilmister, was born in Burslem in 1945 and later lived in nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme and Madeley. He joined Hawkwind as a bassist and vocalist in 1971 before forming Motörhead four years later. The band went on to release 23 studio albums in a career spanning 40 years until Lemmy’s death on 28 December 2015, which came after he was diagnosed with prostate *******. Source link #Statue #Motörhead #singer #Lemmy #Kilmister #unveiled #Burslem Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Domestic violence abusers will be kicked out of homes to protect victims in expanded NSW program Domestic violence abusers will be kicked out of homes to protect victims in expanded NSW program Domestic violence victims will be protected in a new program that will fortify their property and kick their abusers out. Source link #Domestic #violence #abusers #kicked #homes #protect #victims #expanded #NSW #program Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pakistan says India fired missiles at 3 air bases inside country. Pakistani retaliation underway Pakistan says India fired missiles at 3 air bases inside country. Pakistani retaliation underway ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan said India fired missiles at three air bases inside the country Saturday but most of the missiles were intercepted and that retaliatory strikes on India were underway. It’s the latest escalation in a conflict triggered by a massacre last month that India blames Pakistan for. The Pakistani military said it used medium-range Fateh missiles to target an Indian missile storage facility and airbases in Pathankot and Udhampur. Pakistani army spokesman, Lt. Gen. Ahmad Sharif, said in a televised address that the country’s air force assets were safe following the Indian strikes. He added that some of the Indian missiles also hit India’s eastern Punjab. “This is a provocation of the highest order,” Sharif said. Tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals have soared since an attack at a popular tourist site in India-controlled Kashmir left 26 civilians dead, mostly Hindu Indian tourists, on April 22. New Delhi has blamed Pakistan for backing the assault, an accusation Islamabad rejects. The Indian missiles targeted Nur Khan air base in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, Murid air base in Chakwal city and Rafiqui air base in the Jhang district of eastern Punjab province, according to the spokesman. There was no immediate comment from India. Sharif said some of the Indian missiles also went into Afghanistan. “I want to give you the shocking news that India fired six ballistic missiles from its city of Adampur,” said Sharif. One of the ballistic missiles hit Adampur, the remaining five missiles hit the Indian Punjab area of Amritsar.” The Indian army said late Friday that drones were sighted in 26 locations across many areas in Indian states bordering Pakistan and Indian-controlled Kashmir, including the region’s main city of Srinagar. It said the drones were tracked and engaged. “The situation is under close and constant watch, and prompt action is being taken wherever necessary,” the statement added. On Wednesday, India conducted airstrikes on several sites in Pakistani territory it described as militant-related, killing 31 civilians, according to Pakistani officials. Pakistan said it shot down five Indian fighter jets. On Thursday, India said it thwarted Pakistani drone and missile attacks at military targets in more than a dozen cities and towns, including Jammu city in Indian-controlled Kashmir. Pakistan denied that it carried out drone attacks. India said, meanwhile, that it hit Pakistan’s air defense systems and radars close to the city of Lahore. The incidents could not be independently confirmed. Source link #Pakistan #India #fired #missiles #air #bases #country #Pakistani #retaliation #underway Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Taylor Swift Rep Slams Singer’s Subpoena in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Battle – Rolling Stone Taylor Swift Rep Slams Singer’s Subpoena in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Battle – Rolling Stone Taylor Swift Rep Slams Singer’s Subpoena in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Legal Battle Rolling StoneTaylor Swift Subpoenaed by Justin Baldoni’s Attorney in Blake Lively Suit VarietyTaylor Swift’s spokesperson blasts subpoena in Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni case USA TodayTaylor Swift’s Camp Breaks Silence After Getting Subpoenaed in Blake Lively Lawsuit YahooTaylor Swift Subpoenaed as Witness in Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Case TMZ Source link #Taylor #Swift #Rep #Slams #Singers #Subpoena #Blake #LivelyJustin #Baldoni #Legal #Battle #Rolling #Stone Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Princess Anne visits Guernsey for Liberation Day Princess Anne visits Guernsey for Liberation Day The Princess Royal was accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence during a visit to St Peter Port Princess Anne inspected a parade in front of large crowds in St Peter Port The Princess Royal has visited Guernsey to attend commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the island. Princess Anne met with islanders who lived through the ******* Occupation and heard stories from Liberation Day 80 years ago. At a church service on Friday morning, she said: “I am delighted to return to Guernsey and thank you for inviting me to join you as you celebrate Liberation Day and remember those who lived through occupation or deportation.” On Saturday, she is due to visit Sark as part of its Liberation Day celebrations. In a speech, the Princess Royal told the crowds King Charles III sent his “warmest greetings” to the people of the islands. The King also passed on his “fond memories” of the “wonderfully generous welcome” islanders gave when he visited Guernsey and Sark with Queen Camilla last year. ‘We were starving’ Winnie Keyho, 85, was one of the people who met the Princess Royal Winnie Keyho was six when the war ended. Now 85, she met the princess and told her about the first time she saw chocolate. Mrs Keyho said: “Food wise we were starving, we really were. We were so glad to see the ********* food parcels. “We’d never had chocolate in our life and there was chocolate in the parcels, so it was really lovely.” She also recalled crying herself to sleep when her father told her off for taking chewing gum from a ******* soldier. Sally Robert wrote the poem that was read for Princess Anne ‘Never ever forget’ Sally Robert, 64, wrote the poem that was read for Princess Anne based on a letter from her father-in-law to his mother during the war. She said: “It feels amazing! I saw an advert that they were asking for memorabilia of the occupation and I’d already written a poem about my late father. “To my surprise they said they were going to read it to the Princess, so it’s an honour really.” She added: “I think we can never ever forget and remember all the stories we’ve been told.” Jeff Nicolson (right) lives close to the Miras Battery where the Princess Royal visited Jeff Nicolson, 83, who lives close to the Miras Battery where the Princess Royal visited, said her arrival came as a shock. “It was a bit of a surprise, we only knew half an hour before. “We weren’t exactly ready for it, shall we say!” Source link #Princess #Anne #visits #Guernsey #Liberation #Day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Manitoba premier welcomes second child from Gaza in need of health care Manitoba premier welcomes second child from Gaza in need of health care By The Staff The ********* Press Posted May 9, 2025 8:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the second time this year, the Manitoba government has welcomed a child from the Gaza Strip in need of health care. Premier **** Kinew says the kindergarten-aged boy and some family members made their way to Egypt and were flown to Winnipeg after being screened by international non-profit workers and the federal government. Kinew cites health privacy laws for not disclosing the child’s condition, but says the boy needs medical care that is not available in his home region. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. The arrival follows that of an 11-year-old ************ boy from Gaza via Egypt in January, who also needed health care. Kinew says in both cases, the Manitoba Islamic Association and other community groups have fundraised to provide housing, food and other necessities. Since the Israel-****** war started in October 2023, children have been sent from Gaza to Qatar, North America and various European countries for medical care. Story continues below advertisement “Manitobans have a helping heart and when we can help kids, I think that’s something we can all rally around,” Kinew told reporters Friday, hours after the family landed at Winnipeg’s airport. Trending Now Tempers flare as Trump taps doctor-turned-influencer for surgeon general Suspected poison mushroom killer’s daughter ate leftovers of fatal meal The boy arrived alongside his mother, grandmother and two younger siblings, Kinew said, and the treatment he requires can be handled by the capacity in the province’s health system. The first boy who arrived in January is doing well, the premier said. “The child is in school, the child has made friends … and they’ve had their medical appointments with physicians who, while respecting their confidentiality, are telling us they’re on a good path health-wise,” said Kinew. More on Politics More videos &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Manitoba #premier #welcomes #child #Gaza #health #care Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'Go the boys!': Randle gets Supercars pole in Tasmania 'Go the boys!': Randle gets Supercars pole in Tasmania Tickford driver Thomas Randle will have a chance to secure his first Supercars win after snaring pole for the opening race in Tasmania. Source link #039Go #boys039 #Randle #Supercars #pole #Tasmania Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]