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WAFL 2025: Peel Thunder coach Adam Read says plenty of valuable lessons to be learnt from East Perth loss WAFL 2025: Peel Thunder coach Adam Read says plenty of valuable lessons to be learnt from East Perth loss Peel coach Adam Read says their 38-point loss to East Perth was a valuable learning experience for the inexperienced members of his squad. Source link #WAFL #Peel #Thunder #coach #Adam #Read #plenty #valuable #lessons #learnt #East #Perth #loss Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce diagnosed with prostate *******, undergoing surgery Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce diagnosed with prostate *******, undergoing surgery At a time he should be celebrating, Barnaby Joyce is instead preparing for surgery after being diagnosed with prostate *******. The former deputy prime minister and Nationals MP retained his seat of New England on Saturday night. On Sunday evening, he shared his ******* diagnosis with the ABC and urged men to get checked. Mr Joyce said it was thanks to an insistent GP that he was diagnosed with the disease early. “I was lucky because I’ve got a very diligent general practitioner,” he said. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Feel like giving the politicians a rating this Federal election? Our Pollie Rater lets you do just that. Rate the politicians “She insisted on me getting a PSA and wasn’t I lucky that she did that, because otherwise we’d be having a different conversation in a couple of years’ time. “Prostate *******, if you get it early, is very, very treatable; in fact, about 97 per cent successful.” The PSA – prostate-specific antigen test — returned an elevated result, which was confirmed with an MRI and biopsy. Mr Joyce will spend a few days in hospital after an operation on Monday, before recuperating at home. The 58-year-old said he’d resign if the diagnosis was serious, but doctors caught it early. Mr Joyce was re-elected to the seat of New England on Saturday night with a decisive 2.3 per cent swing to the Nationals Party. He said the election was a welcome distraction from the ******* diagnosis and didn’t want to speak about it during the campaign, labelling it a distraction. “I knew it would turn into a bit of a circus,” he said. “I wanted the campaign to focus on the campaign and I didn’t think this issue needed to be a part of that.” Mr Joyce is a father of four daughters with his first wife Natalie and has a son with former political staffer Vikki Campion. Source link #Nationals #Barnaby #Joyce #diagnosed #prostate #******* #undergoing #surgery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tyrell Dewar: West Coast youngster on brink of multi-year deal to remain with Eagles Tyrell Dewar: West Coast youngster on brink of multi-year deal to remain with Eagles Exciting West Coast wingman Tyrell Dewar is on the verge of signing a multi-year contract extension at the Eagles. Source link #Tyrell #Dewar #West #Coast #youngster #brink #multiyear #deal #remain #Eagles Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Kylie Minogue’s emotional end to US tour Kylie Minogue’s emotional end to US tour Kylie Minogue has finished her first US and Canada arena tour on a high, thanking fans for their “beautiful energy”. The 56-year-old has been performing tracks from her four-decade career on the current leg of her Tension tour. At her show at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Friday, US time, she admitted she was overwhelmed and “very, very grateful”. “Here we are in 2025 and I get to be on a world tour with these beautiful humans, beautiful intelligent humans – the ones you can see on the stage and off stage,” she told the audience, according to Billboard. “And I get very emotional thinking about this, this … it’s been a lifetime and sometimes it just amazes me. So very, very grateful. Thank you so much for being here.” And before her final song, Love at First Sight, the Padam Padam hitmaker thanked her fans for their “beautiful energy” and gave a special “shout-out” to all those who had worked on the tour. “You’ve been beyond tonight. You’ve been here, present, ready, going — thank you so much for being here, for your beautiful energy, for being here for me in all different times of my career. For being there for each other! “I just want to give a real shout-out to our entire crew because this has been an incredible run. We’ve loved it, so thank you.” Minogue began the Tension tour in Perth, before heading for three dates in Asia in March and on to a 16-date run of shows in Canada and the US. She will then head to Europe later in May, before taking the concert series to South America on August 7, rounding out the world tour with three shows in Mexico. By the end of the run, she will have played almost 70 shows in more than 25 countries on five continents. Source link #Kylie #Minogues #emotional #tour Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bunge steers Victory to ALW semi first-leg win Bunge steers Victory to ALW semi first-leg win Melbourne Victory have one foot in the A-League Women grand final after defender Claudia Bunge delivered a 3-1 win over Adelaide United in their away semi-final leg. The Victory will return home to Melbourne next weekend with a two-goal advantage after Bunge struck twice in the second half at Coopers Stadium on Sunday. Adelaide will have to beat Victory in Melbourne for the first time in nine years to reach the decider, which will be against the winner of Melbourne City and Central Coast. Victory star Emily Gielnik struck in the 38th minute before Adelaide’s American attacker Erin Healy hit back. But Bunge headed home from corners in the 77th and 88th minutes to deliver Victory a terrific away win in front of 4372 fans at Coopers Stadium. Gielnik pulled up sore and came off in the 67th minute while Adelaide defender Tiarna Karambasis was replaced by Chelsie Dawber after a head knock in the 62nd minute. The game burst into life when Victory goalkeeper Courtney Newbon found Gielnik with a wonderful defence-splitting pass. Gielnik let rip with a wonderful left foot strike that clattered home. But Adelaide responded almost immediately. Fiona Worts won the ball in midfield and worked it out wide to Emily Hodgson, whose cross fell to Lucia Leon. Emily Condon forced a good save from Newbon but Victory’s defence were unable to clear it quickly enough and an unmarked Healy nipped in to score. Victory were controversially given a free kick for handball in the 43rd minute when the ball had appeared to hit Healy in the head, not hand. But Reds goalkeeper Claudia Jenkins pulled out a world-class save to turn a ripping free kick from Alana Jancevski over the bar. Both teams traded chances but Victory’s winner came after Jenkins made another impressive save to deny Sara D’Appolonia in the 76th minute. At the subsequent corner, Alana Murphy whipped in a flat delivery to the back post and Bunge managed to push off Dylan Holmes to make space before powering home a bullet header. Eleven minutes later, Bunge again got the better of Holmes to nod home an Alex Chidiac cross. Dawber forced a good save from Newbon in the 93rd minute but Adelaide couldn’t hit back again. Source link #Bunge #steers #Victory #ALW #semi #firstleg #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tesla Launches Killer Model Y Lease Offer For May Tesla Launches Killer Model Y Lease Offer For May Tesla Model Y lease offer, May 2025 Tesla is offering a decently compelling new lease offer for the 2025 Model Y. If you’ve been eyeing Tesla’s popular all-electric SUV, this aggressive lease deal presents an excellent opportunity to get behind the wheel. The Model Y is available for $499 monthly on a 36-month lease term. This deal requires $2,999 due at signing and includes an allowance of 10,000 miles per year. Tesla More on the Tesla Model Y The Model Y is practically unavoidable these days, seriously, you can barely swing a charging cable in a parking lot without hitting one. It reigns as the dominant force and Tesla’s undisputed global best-seller in the electric compact SUV space. The big story for the 2025 model year is the significant “Juniper” mid-cycle refresh, which goes beyond minor tweaks, introducing notable aesthetic revisions, interior enhancements, and key tech upgrades. Currently, Tesla is offering the Long Range All-Wheel Drive version, which delivers that sweet spot of range and performance. Its EPA range is 327 miles and can hit 60 mph quickly, in 4.6 seconds to be exact. The MSRP comes in at $50,630 before any rebates, and if you’d like Tesla’s signature “self-driving” tech, get ready to hand over an additional $8,000. Prefer $0 down? For those who prefer to minimize upfront costs, we’ve estimated the monthly payment with $0 down. By spreading the $2,999 due at signing over the 36-month term (approximately $83.31/month), the estimated payment comes out to roughly $582 per month. *This $0 down figure is an estimation. Official $0 down lease offers from Tesla may differ based on their specific calculations, credit approval, and potential money factor adjustments. Always obtain an official quote directly from Tesla. Related: Rivian Launches Killer R1S & R1T Lease Offer Get the official details Lease offers can vary based on location, specific vehicle configuration (trim level, options), and are subject to credit approval. Advertised payments typically exclude taxes, title, registration, and other potential fees. To take advantage of this offer or get a precise quote tailored to your needs (including official $0 down options), visit the official Tesla website here. Disclaimer: This article is based on the provided lease offer information ($499/mo, 36mo, $2999 down, 10k miles). The $0 down payment is an estimate. Specifications mentioned are typical for the 2025 Model Y but should be verified for the specific vehicle offered. All terms are subject to change and require verification with Tesla. Offer details, including vehicle availability and final pricing, must be confirmed directly with Tesla. Source link #Tesla #Launches #Killer #Model #Lease #Offer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Warriors Make Steph Curry Decision for Game 7 vs. Rockets – Athlon Sports Warriors Make Steph Curry Decision for Game 7 vs. Rockets – Athlon Sports Warriors Make Steph Curry Decision for Game 7 vs. Rockets Athlon SportsNBA playoff predictions! Who wins Game 7 of Warriors-Rockets? Who advances in the East semis? Yahoo SportsRockets surge into G7 as ‘steady’ VanVleet delivers ESPNRockets-Warriors: 5 takeaways as Houston dominates to force Game 7 NBAThese Warriors are old, tired and in trouble as Game 7 looms against Rockets – The Athletic The New York Times Source link #Warriors #Steph #Curry #Decision #Game #Rockets #Athlon #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Clarko back as Hawks mark centenary with Tiger mauling Clarko back as Hawks mark centenary with Tiger mauling Alastair Clarkson and fellow Hawthorn greats helped celebrate the club’s AFL/VFL centenary before Jack Gunston kicked three goals in a big win over Richmond. Source link #Clarko #Hawks #mark #centenary #Tiger #mauling Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israeli Cabinet ministers to vote on whether to expand Gaza fighting Israeli Cabinet ministers to vote on whether to expand Gaza fighting TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Top Israeli Cabinet ministers were set to meet on Sunday to vote on whether to intensify the country’s military operations in the Gaza Strip, as the army began to call up thousands of reserve soldiers in preparation for an expanded assault, Israeli officials said. Also Sunday, a missile launched by Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen prompted air traffic at Israel’s main Ben-Gurion Airport to halt, police said. The Israeli military said a projectile landed in the area of the airport, although it was not immediately clear if it was the missile or an interceptor of the country’s missile defense system. The plans to escalate fighting in Gaza more than 18 months after the war there erupted come as a humanitarian crisis in the territory deepens. As part of its efforts to pressure the militant group ****** to negotiate on Israel’s terms for a new ceasefire, Israel in early March halted the entry of goods into Gaza. That has plunged the territory of 2.3 million people into what is believed to be the worst humanitarian crisis since the war began. An eight-week-long ceasefire between Israel and ****** that brought a lull in fighting and freed Israeli hostages collapsed in March. Israel resumed its strikes on Gaza on March 18 and has captured swaths of the coastal enclave. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed since the fighting resumed, according to local health officials. At least six Israeli soldiers have been killed in the renewed fighting. An Israeli official said the country’s influential security Cabinet would meet on Sunday evening to vote on plans to expand the fighting. A military official said the country was calling up thousands of reserve soldiers. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, in an interview with Israeli Army Radio, said he wanted to see a “powerful” expansion of the war, but did not disclose details as to what that would entail. “We need to increase the intensity and continue until we achieve total victory. We must win a total victory,” he said. The war began when ******-led militants attacked southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. Israel’s offensive has killed more than 52,000 people in Gaza, many of them women and children according to Palestinians health officials, who do not distinguish between combatants and civilians in their count. The fighting has displaced more than 90% of Gaza’s population, often multiple times. Hunger has been widespread and the shortage of food has set off looting. As the war in Gaza has dragged on, Israel has faced continued attacks from the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who on Sunday launched a missile that set off air raid sirens in many parts of the country. A large plume of smoke could be seen rising near the airport, according to footage shared by Israeli media. Passengers were heard yelling and scrambling to take cover. It was not clear whether the fragment had landed inside the area of the airport, but police said they were closing the entrances to it while they dealt with the scene. Police later said road and rail traffic would resume. Israel’s paramedic service Magen David Adom said four people were lightly wounded following the attack. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed retribution for the strike: “Whoever harms us we will harm them sevenfold.” ___ Associated Press writer Natalie Melzer contributed to this report from Nahariya, Israel. ___ Follow AP’s war coverage at Source link #Israeli #Cabinet #ministers #vote #expand #Gaza #fighting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The S&P 500 Has Erased ‘Liberation Day’ Losses. A Record High May Be Next. – Barron's The S&P 500 Has Erased ‘Liberation Day’ Losses. A Record High May Be Next. – Barron's The S&P 500 Has Erased ‘Liberation Day’ Losses. A Record High May Be Next. Barron’sS&P 500 posts longest winning streak in 20 years as Trump and China show some willingness to bend on trade CNNS&P 500 Notches Longest Winning Streak Since 2004 As Stocks Claw Back From ‘Liberation Day’ ****** ForbesMarket Faces Fits and Starts After Surprise U.S.-China Trade News TheStreet ProStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures jump amid jobs report beat, hopes for US-China talks Yahoo Finance Source link #SampP #Erased #Liberation #Day #Losses #Record #High #Barron039s Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WAFL 2025: East Fremantle coach Bill Monaghan credits second-half remix for win over Swan Districts WAFL 2025: East Fremantle coach Bill Monaghan credits second-half remix for win over Swan Districts East Fremantle coach Bill Monaghan has credited a second-half remix for his side’s convincing triumph over Swan Districts on Saturday. Source link #WAFL #East #Fremantle #coach #Bill #Monaghan #credits #secondhalf #remix #win #Swan #Districts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The White House Releases its 2026 Budget Request for NASA. Cuts to SLS, Gateway and Orion – Universe Today The White House Releases its 2026 Budget Request for NASA. Cuts to SLS, Gateway and Orion – Universe Today The White House Releases its 2026 Budget Request for NASA. Cuts to SLS, Gateway and Orion Universe TodayElon Musk’s SpaceX Could Make Billions If Trump’s Budget Proposal Is Approved The New York TimesProposed 2026 NASA budget slashes $6 billion, mostly from science programs NBC NewsThe Planetary Society condemns deep, damaging 24% cut to NASA’s budget The Planetary SocietyProposed 24 percent cut to NASA budget eliminates key Artemis architecture, climate research Spaceflight Now Source link #White #House #Releases #Budget #Request #NASA #Cuts #SLS #Gateway #Orion #Universe #Today Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nweke scores 54 as Swifts beat Thunderbirds Nweke scores 54 as Swifts beat Thunderbirds Star New Zealand goalshooter Grace Nweke has produced yet another dazzling display to help lead the NSW Swifts to a 71-63 win over the Queensland Thunderbirds at Ken Rosewall Arena. Scores were level at half-time of Sunday’s Super Netball match, but the Swifts broke the contest open with a 23-13 third quarter to improve their season record to a perfect 4-0. Nweke was the star of the show, nailing 54 goals from 56 attempts The 23-year-old shot 148 goals across her first three games for the Swifts, and she was unstoppable yet again. “I’m learning on the job and really enjoying it,” Nweke told Fox Sports “I’m happy with how I played. I think it’s a pretty standard game for me. “I’m working on keeping my losses down. Just wanting to be a bit better in that regard. “I feel like I was available to the ball and pretty accurate with my shots, so can’t complain too much. Nweke has been working on her movement in order to become a more complete player. “I’m not wanting to be a one-trick pony,” she said. “I want to be able to diversify my skill sets, and know that in moments where I need to change up what I’m doing, I can do that.” Swifts wing attack Paige Hadley was also a powerhouse, earning player of the match honours for her 32 feeds and just one turnover. “I was just so in the moment,” Hadley said. “We knew it was going to be a grind. I’m really proud of the girls in that third quarter. We stuck to our game plan beautifully.” Firebirds goalshooter Mary Cholhok led the way for the visitors with 42 goals from 50 attempts. Source link #Nweke #scores #Swifts #beat #Thunderbirds Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Physicists uncover how geometric frustration shapes the rose's iconic blossom – Phys.org Physicists uncover how geometric frustration shapes the rose's iconic blossom – Phys.org Physicists uncover how geometric frustration shapes the rose’s iconic blossom Phys.orgMathematics discovers that rose petals are found to contain a unique geometry EL PAÍS EnglishGeometrical Frustrations Shape Rose Petal Growth Mirage News Source link #Physicists #uncover #geometric #frustration #shapes #rose039s #iconic #blossom #Phys.org Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Peter Dutton quiet in defeat after becoming first Opposition Leader in *********** history to lose seat Peter Dutton quiet in defeat after becoming first Opposition Leader in *********** history to lose seat Peter Dutton has gone quiet in the wake of the defeat, remaining in hibernation on Sunday after becoming the first Opposition Leader in *********** history to lose his seat at an election. After previously holding 56 seats, the Coalition is now on track to slump into the low 40s, with only 37 confirmed as of Sunday afternoon. Mr Dutton had gone to ground as the magnitude of the loss sent shockwaves through the party. Acting Liberal leader Sussan Ley was left to speak up for the party, and paid tribute to Mr Dutton. She thanked him for 25 years of service and describing him as an “outstanding” parliamentarian, cabinet minister, and party leader. Feel like giving the politicians a rating this Federal election? Our Pollie Rater lets you do just that. Rate the politicians Beyond a formal statement from Ms Ley, there was little to no public thanks or farewell for the outgoing Liberal leader. Ms Ley, who served as deputy for the past three years, acknowledged it was a tough time for the party and offered a respectful nod to Mr Dutton’s lengthy political career. “Last night was a very difficult night for the Liberal Party and today we reflect on these results with humility,” she said. “I want to pay particular tribute to Peter Dutton and thank him for his 25 years of deeply valued service to our country,” she added. Beyond Tony Abbott and Christian Porter on Saturday night, current and former party members were few and far between. Even former prime minister John Howard — whom Mr Dutton referenced at almost every opportunity — was not seen at his Brisbane function. And aside from a single rally appearance and photo opportunity in Adelaide with Anne Ruston, Mr Dutton was largely deserted by his team in the final week of his campaign. Where his earlier press conferences had been backed by multiple faces, in the final week he stood alone, taking responsibility on his own shoulders. Mr Dutton’s silence echoes that of his predecessor Scott Morrison after the 2022 election loss. Source link #Peter #Dutton #quiet #defeat #Opposition #Leader #*********** #history #lose #seat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hybrid SUV with 840-mile range launched in China, features twin electric motors Hybrid SUV with 840-mile range launched in China, features twin electric motors China’s Geely and Zeekr-owned Swedish automaker Lynk & Co has unveiled its flagship plug-in hybrid SUV, dubbed Lynk & Co 900, featuring a massive 30-inch 6K screen and second row seats that can rotate 180 degrees. The launch of the SUV marks a departure from Lynk & Co’s established custom of naming models 01, 02 and so on, with the last vehicle in the lineup christened Lynk & Co 09. The newest SUV is available for purchase in China and comes with a starting price tag of $42,520 or 309,900 yuan. Originally founded as a joint brand between Geely and Volvo, Lynk & Co came under the majority ownership of Geely’s Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding in February 2025 and now offers a wide range of models in the ******** market. Launched to compete with Aito M9, the Li Auto L9, and the Denza N9 in China’s domestic market, the 900 has six seats placed to mimic a living room set up where passengers can face each other. While the middle row seats can turn around completely, the third row can be moved forward or backward by 125 mm. Balancing size and aerodynamics The Lynk & Co 900 is a large SUV measuring 5240 mm in length, 1999 mm in width, and 1800 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3160 mm. Despite its size, it maintains a relatively low drag coefficient of 0.291 Cd, better than the Li Auto L9’s 0.300 Cd. It has a ground clearance of 194 mm and offers R20 or R21 wheels. The mid-trim version features 4-piston brake calipers, and a dual-chamber air suspension adds to its driving comfort. The base model of the Lynk & Co 900 uses the G-Pilot H5 system, powered by two Nvidia Drive Orin-X chips. Higher trims upgrade to the G-Pilot H7 system, which runs on a single Nvidia Drive Thor chip. The vehicle supports Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) for both highway and city driving, CarNewsChina reports. The model’s crossover features a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 188 horsepower, paired with two electric motors—one on the front axle with 215 hp and another on the rear with 308 hp. Together, they deliver a combined output of 711 horsepower. The vehicle uses a 44.85 kWh ternary NMC battery, offering up to 137 miles of electric range (CLTC) and a total mixed range of around 841 miles. The Lynk & Co 900’s second trim is powered by a 2.0-liter engine generating 251 horsepower, along with two electric motors—165 hp at the front and 308 hp at the rear. The total combined power output is 724 horsepower. Equipped with a 52.38 kWh ternary NMC battery, it offers up to 174 miles of electric range (CLTC) and a total mixed range of about 839 miles. Top trim hits 62 mph in 4.3 seconds The top variant of the Lynk & Co 900 features the same 2.0-liter internal combustion engine paired with three electric motors. The front e-motor delivers 165 hp, while the two rear electric motors provide a combined 456 hp. The system produces a total output of 872 hp, allowing the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.3 seconds. It offers 167 miles of electric range (CLTC) and a total mixed range of approximately 896 miles. Lynk & Co states that the roof rack can support 220 lbs while driving and 661 lbs when stationary. The vehicle comes with roughly 21-inch alloys and large front brake calipers, possibly Akebono, like other Lynk & Co and Zeekr models. For safety, the 900 features the world’s first one-piece thermoformed side panel for added strength and a W-shaped crumple zone at the front for better frontal impact protection. It is also the only car tested to a rear-end collision standard of 62 mph. Source link #Hybrid #SUV #840mile #range #launched #China #features #twin #electric #motors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How Tesla Could Skirt Trump’s Tariffs While Everyone Else Pays Up – Gizmodo How Tesla Could Skirt Trump’s Tariffs While Everyone Else Pays Up – Gizmodo How Tesla Could Skirt Trump’s Tariffs While Everyone Else Pays Up GizmodoAnother round of auto tariffs just went into effect. They could change the industry forever CNNCar Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In The New York TimesAmendments to Adjusting Imports of Automobiles and Automobile Parts Into the United States The White House (.gov)5 cars that are safest from tariffs — and 5 getting hit hardest Yahoo! Autos Source link #Tesla #Skirt #Trumps #Tariffs #Pays #Gizmodo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal election 2025: Bullwinkel down to the wire, race to be decided by postal votes Federal election 2025: Bullwinkel down to the wire, race to be decided by postal votes Western Australia’s newest seat is also the State’s closest, with only 108 votes separating Labor candidate Trish Cook and Liberal rival Matt Moran in Bullwinkel. A three-way contest complicated the count, with star Nationals recruit Mia Davies dragging attention away from the Liberal campaign. But the former State Opposition Leader appeared stranded in third place on a primary vote of 16.4 per cent, with her preferences flowing Mr Moran’s way. He was optimistic, but cautious, when he thanked supporters, desperate for some good news, in Kalamunda on Saturday night. “What a ride, we’re not there yet,” Mr Moran said. Feel like giving the politicians a rating this Federal election? Our Pollie Rater lets you do just that. Rate the politicians “I talk about resilience and I’ve done a fair few things in my life, I can tell you this has been the toughest but it’s also been the most enjoyable because it’s something I believe it. It’s about service and that means a lot. “We ran a disciplined campaign, a strong campaign and a local campaign . . . I am committed to this community, let’s bring it home.” Mr Moran said cost-of-living was his focus, but his bid for office was also boosted by the Keep The Sheep campaign against a looming ban on live exports. On Sunday, Labor vowed to push ahead with the controversial policy as Ms Cook clung to hopes she could hold on to a 50.1 to 49.9 two-party preferred lead. “I’m feeling great, I’m delighted with the Labor win, I’m so pleased for my teammates,” she said. “Obviously we’re counting in Bullwinkel. I’m a nurse, I’m a midwife and, particularly as a midwife, I’m used to waiting so we’ll just have to wait and see. Camera IconTrish Cook. Credit: Ross Swanborough/The West *********** “Labor cares for farmers and we want farms to farm sheep. We want to see those sheep processed here, we want those jobs here and we’ve given a $139 million package over a four year ******* to support farmers through that transition.” WA Senator Linda Reynolds was hopeful Mr Moran could still pull off the only Liberal victory in the State, with almost 5000 postal votes still to be counted. “There’s no way of sugar coating it, this has been a really tough night for the Liberal party nationally,” she said. “But we are absolutely in the fight . . . this has been a mighty campaign. Nobody in this campaign, here in WA or probably nationally, has worked harder than Matt has to secure this inaugural seat of Bullwinkel.” Source link #Federal #election #Bullwinkel #wire #race #decided #postal #votes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Amazing Bomberman will no longer be playable from May 29th Amazing Bomberman will no longer be playable from May 29th Konami: “Notice of Service Termination Thank you for your continued support of ‘Amazing Bomberman’. The game has been available on Apple Arcade since its launch in August 2022, but due to multiple factors, the game has decided to end its service and operations. Please refer to the schedule below for details. We would like to thank you all for your enthusiastic support of the game. The entire development team would like to express our deepest gratitude. We hope you will enjoy the game until the very end.” Source link #Amazing #Bomberman #longer #playable #29th Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss Two Russian Su-30 Flankers Downed By AIM-9s Fired From Drone Boats: Ukrainian Intel Boss Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate (GUR) shot down two Su-30 Flanker multirole fighters with AIM-9 Sidewinder infrared-guided air-to-air missiles fired by Magura-7 drone boats, the head of the agency told The War Zone exclusively. This marks the first time fighter airecraft have been downed by drone boats and the first use of the AIM-9 from a drone boat for a kill. “It’s a historical moment,” Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov told us. The War Zone cannot independently verify this claim. The incident took place in the ****** Sea on Friday, said Budanov, who offered new details about what happened. Previous reporting from GUR, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and Russian Telegram channels stated that one Flanker was shot down by an adapted infrared-guided R-73 (AA-11 Archer) short-range air-to-air missile. Video emerged on social media showing the first Flanker downing. Budanov said there were no videos or images of the second engagement. GUR used three Magura-7 drone boats in the attack, with two of them firing on the jets, according to Budanov. The Magura-7 is an air defense variant of the Magura-5, he explained, declining to elaborate on the difference between the two Russia has captured an intact Ukrainian MAGURA V drone boat, Russian sources claimed. Via Twitter An intact Ukrainian MAGURA V5 drone boat that Russian forces recovered in November 2023. Via Twitter Budanov said that the crew of the first Su-30 survived and was picked up in the ****** Sea by a civilian ship. Preliminary reports say the crew of the second jet was killed, he added. This is not the first time Ukraine has said it shot down an aircraft with a missile fired by a drone boat. In December, Ukraine claimed it used an R-73 fired from an uncrewed surface vessel (USV), better known as a drone boat, to down a Russian Mi-8 Hip helicopter over the ****** Sea. You can see that encounter in the video below. GUR began installing AIM-9s on drone boats in January, Budanov said. He would not comment on whether this was the first time they had been fired at a target from a USV. In the past, we have only seen Soviet-designed air-to-air missiles used as SAMs mounted on Ukrainian drone boats. “We use a couple of models [of missiles] on our Magura-7, but the best results [come from] the AIM-9,” he noted. As we have previously noted, the AIM-9M is broadly similar to the R-73 in terms of capabilities and rough dimensions, but with one major difference. Video capture of a Ukrainian drone boat backing an R-73 air-to-air missile. (Via X) From our earlier reporting: “More specifically, the AIM-9M has the all-aspect capability introduced on the AIM-9L model but provides all-around better performance. It has improved defense against infrared countermeasures, enhanced background discrimination capability, and a reduced-smoke rocket motor. The U.S. Air Force first received deliveries of the AIM-9M model in 1983.” One thing the AIM-9M does not have, unlike the R-73, is high-off-boresight (HOBS) capabilities, where its seeker can be slaved far off its centerline axis to lock on and engage targets at extreme angles. This would make locking onto aircraft harder when mounted on a drone boat. Unless the launcher is articulated, and we have not seen that with prior Ukrainian SAM-configured drone boats, the vessel would have to point the missile at the target to get it into its seeker’s view, which is somewhat narrow. It’s also worth noting that the Sidewinder has been adopted for surface-based naval air defense before in the Sea Chaparral configuration. Ukraine has received an unspecified number AIM-9Ms from the United States and possibly its coalition of backers. The Pentagon has sent Ukraine an unspecified number of AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles. USN We have previously suggested that Ukraine could use its donated AIM-9M missiles on its fighter aircraft, although we have not seen proof of this at this time. AIM-9s could also be used on Ukraine’s so-called FrankenSAMs. Russian Telegram channels acknowledged that one Flanker was downed by a drone-boat-launched missile and said the attack raised troubling issues. “Three sad moments can be noted, which indicate, to put it mildly, problems in our military organization in the fourth year of the Special Military Operation,” the popular War Correspondent Kitten Telegram channel complained. “1. The enemy seized the initiative in the ****** Sea. 2. The ****** Sea Fleet, after the loss of the flagship [ Project 1164 Slava class cruiser Moskva] and a number of ships, has still not been restored in terms of combat capability. The fleet (what remains) is huddled in harbors and bays. 3. The enemy has an overwhelming advantage in the use of unmanned boats (USVs) with the ability to attack in any part of the water area and keep the coast of the Russian Federation and the adjacent airspace under control.” Ukraine shot the Su-30 down about 50 km (about 31 miles) west of Novorossiysk, “using the same tactics: lured it out and caught it,” Russian military expert Vladislav Shurygin explained on Telegram. “The pilots ejected and were picked up by civilian sailors. Both are alive, and the plane – to hell with it. The main thing is that people are alive.” Ukraine says it used drone-boat-launched AIM-9 missiles to shoot down two Su-30 Flanker multirole fighters, like this one depicted. (Photo by Igor Russak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto Shurygin chided the Russian military for allowing Ukrainian drone boats to be so effective. “The very fact of a strike with a SAM is not new, as the Ukrainian Armed Forces already attacked in a similar way in December last year. But for some reason, many people are still surprised by this,” he wrote. “And the most important thing is that there are means to combat this threat. As practice has shown tonight, even ordinary [first-person view] FPV drones with competent operators effectively destroy [USVs].” Russia first began using FPV drones to attack Ukrainian USVs in May of 2024. “Against the backdrop of yesterday’s attack on Novorossiysk and the loss of the Su-30SM, questions are being asked about how to solve the problem of coastal defense without having to send planes to fire cannons at the [USVs] like in World War II,” the Russian Two Majors Telegram channel posited. “The answer is simple: look at the land theater of operations and the revolution in UAVs, which we wrote about back in early January. Unmanned aircraft are capable of solving the same problems at sea, and in conditions of lesser opposition.” In addition to using FPV drones to target the USVs, Two Majors suggested using “the long-established combination of the ZALA reconnaissance UAV and the Lancet loitering munition…Unlike the front lines, where they are hunted by interceptors and RADA radars, there is nothing like that over the ****** Sea.” The ability to shoot down fast-moving jets with AIM-9 missiles is another step forward for Ukraine’s highly innovative applications for its drone boats and one more threat for Russian aviation to be wary of. Contact the author: *****@*****.tld Source link #Russian #Su30 #Flankers #Downed #AIM9s #Fired #Drone #Boats #Ukrainian #Intel #Boss Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

“Patient Gamers” Won’t Let $80 Games Become the New Norm “Patient Gamers” Won’t Let $80 Games Become the New Norm It’s fair to say that price is the current hot topic in the gaming industry. Once, we all thought that $60 was the standard, but then developers pushed it towards $70, and now we’re reaching the $80 tag. It all started when Nintendo revealed Switch 2 and its launch title, Mario Kart World, which is set to cost $79.99. Gamers flooded every post related to Switch 2 and rallied for a price drop. However, the Japanese gaming giant opened a can of worms. Even Microsoft stepped in, raising the prices not only on Xbox consoles and accessories but also on first-party games, establishing that $80 is the new standard. Developers and publishers want gamers to get used to paying more for everything in the current landscape. However, few in the community aren’t willing to give up that easily and are planning to hold on against this price hike wave. Gamers fight back against Xbox and Nintendo price hikes Well, you might be wondering, what exactly is the reason behind these gaming giants ramping up prices out of nowhere? Well, it’s apparently due to the current state of the global economy. Due to the tariffs imposed on China by the United States, there is increasing instability in the world economy. With such conditions, gaming companies state that there’s bound to be a rise in development and manufacturing costs. Obviously, companies such as Microsoft and Nintendo wouldn’t give up on their profit margins. So, they’re pushing the increased costs upon gamers and making $80 triple-A releases a reality. As time goes on, we’re likely to see other major companies, such as EA and Ubisoft, explore the idea of $80 games as well. It’s something completely inevitable now, but over on r/Games, the community isn’t willing to pay full prices for games that are half-baked and filled with endless microtransactions. As user roth_dog says, more and more people will become “patient gamers” and wait for prices to drop rather than buy at full launch prices. It’s a practical thing, as there’s no need to rush in and get games for $80. Eventually, big gaming companies are forced to discount their titles in seasonal sales. The waiting game always pays off. Others, such as user SnowCowboy216, have also chimed in, revealing that they always “wait to buy” games. Almost all titles get discounted within time, dropping from their steep price tags to the $10-$20 range. The only downside to waiting for discounts is for multiplayer games that are best enjoyed right after their release. Clearly, developers have forgotten about the existence of free-to-play games. As user Cynical_onlooker says, these sorts of games are “prominent and high quality,” which allows millions of players to access them. If paid games continue to jack up prices without justifying their costs, players will ignore them in favor of free alternatives. GTA 6 might be one of the only few games that justify its high price tag. (Image via Rockstar Games) Forget the $80 price tag. Some in the community stopped purchasing triple-A titles when they reached the $70 price tag. User TyLion8 states that unless “it’s GTA 6”, which is literally a once-in-a-decade franchise at this point, they aren’t planning to purchase such expensive games ever. However, even GTA 6 might surpass the standards set by Xbox and Nintendo, as it’s rumored that it could cost up to $100. Gamers have more choices than ever. There are tons of indie titles and subscription services, making high-quality gaming more accessible. There’s no urgency to throw away $80 on new releases that don’t offer good value and are packed with frustrating issues. Xbox and Nintendo can raise their game prices. However, as long as gamers are willing to play the long game and are patient, these companies will be forced to look at their pricing strategies. Will PlayStation also follow the new $80 price trend? Sony is likely to follow the price hike trend. (Image via Sony) Nintendo’s decision to increase prices for games started a chain reaction in the industry, and Microsoft followed as well. As we’ve said before, it won’t be long before other publishers and companies jump aboard this ship and make gaming expensive. Since the announcement of price hikes, fans have been waiting to see if Sony will follow the trend. Many have been hopeful that Sony will take advantage of this moment and establish the PlayStation brand as one that’s friendly for gamers and doesn’t succumb to corporate greed. However, that’s unlikely to be the case, as PlayStation will undoubtedly announce price hikes as well in the upcoming weeks. The higher costs of manufacturing and tariff wars unleashed by Donald Trump will be enough for Sony to step in and state that it’s going to have to meet the current economic realities as well. Sony has always held up the premium value of its first-party games, which the company believes is the benchmark for quality and innovation. We’ve seen first-party PlayStation games such as The Last of Us and Marvel’s Spider-Man enjoying immense critical success, and that gives Sony enough ammunition to justify higher prices. Let’s not forget what happened with Returnal. The PlayStation title decided to launch at a $70 price tag despite not feeling like a triple-A game and having more indie roots. Sony’s decision to stick with that pricing proves that it’s overconfident about its intellectual properties. In Sony’s view, reducing the price of its first-party games would slash the value of its brand in comparison to Xbox. That’s a hit it certainly can’t afford, as Team Green has been on a roll in recent months and outclassing PlayStation in almost every aspect. It’s sad that even Sony is going to chase the industry trends. However, the only way to fight back is by voting with our wallets. There’s no need to purchase these $80 games, as waiting out for discounts and opting for other quality low-cost games is the right choice. With that said, what do you think about the gaming industry establishing $80 games as a new norm? Let us know in the comments below. Source link #Patient #Gamers #Wont #Games #Norm Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bo Nickal receives inspiring message from former UFC champ after suffering shock loss at UFC Des Moines – Bloody Elbow Bo Nickal receives inspiring message from former UFC champ after suffering shock loss at UFC Des Moines – Bloody Elbow Bo Nickal receives inspiring message from former UFC champ after suffering shock loss at UFC Des Moines Bloody ElbowMain Card Results | UFC Des Moines ufc.comUFC’s Reinier de Ridder ready for big fights after TKO win over Bo Nickal in Des Moines The Des Moines RegisterNickal Vs. De Ridder Odds, Full Fight Preview & Prediction MMAmania.comUFC Des Moines results: Reinier de Ridder brutally knocks out Bo Nickal for shock upset Yahoo Sports Source link #Nickal #receives #inspiring #message #UFC #champ #suffering #shock #loss #UFC #Des #Moines #Bloody #Elbow Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Glory apologise to fans after season-ending win Glory apologise to fans after season-ending win Perth Glory’s season from hell has at least ended on a high, with a classy Adam Taggart double catapulting them to an upset 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand. Glory entered Sunday’s A-League Men match already knowing they had collected the wooden spoon for a second consecutive season. Taggart ensured Glory fans had a little something to smile about by scoring his ninth and 10th goals of the season to lift Perth to their first win over Wellington since 2020. Glory finished the season with four wins, five draws and a whopping 17 losses to their name. Their for-and-against goals tally made for ugly reading: 22-56, and Taggart spoke some hard truths after the match. “We apologise for this season and wish we could have given more performances like tonight, because I thought tonight everyone was fantastic, from start to finish,” Taggart told Sky Sport. “They’re the sort of things we needed throughout the year. “We’re looking forward to being better. No excuses, full accountability. Putting in a performance like tonight is our base, and kicking off from that. “It was clear this year we weren’t great going forward. We leaked a lot of goals. “From top to bottom we haven’t been good enough. “I think everyone’s sick of hearing all the words. They want action, and so do I. “(It’s about) more actions, less words, and keep trying to push and move forward.” Taggart showed all of his class in scoring the game’s opener in the 34th minute. The 31-year-old captain trapped a cross, shaped to shoot off his left, then cut back inside before curling in a right foot shot over the keeper. Taggart was left cursing his luck in the 56th minute when he lost sight of a bobbling ball that made its way through a host of bodies to find him at the back post. The ball hit Taggart and bounced just wide of the goal. But he scored his 10th of the season in the 92nd minute with a right-foot ***** over the keeper. Wellington ended the season in 11th spot with six wins, six draws and 14 losses. Source link #Glory #apologise #fans #seasonending #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Investors Are Piling Into This Hot New SPAC Stock Taking on MicroStrategy. Should You Follow Their Lead? Investors Are Piling Into This Hot New SPAC Stock Taking on MicroStrategy. Should You Follow Their Lead? This company wants to help investors earn a yield on their Bitcoin. After announcing a merger with a SPAC, the valuation is even higher than Strategy. Whether it’s worth that price depends on your expectations for Bitcoin and the company. Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly known as MicroStrategy, has transformed itself from an enterprise software provider to a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasury over the last few years. The company’s software business has taken a back seat to CEO Michael Saylor’s efforts to accumulate more and more Bitcoin every week. He’s even compared his company’s stock to a leveraged Bitcoin ETF back in 2022. The stock has attracted quite a following, especially as Bitcoin has soared in value over the last five years. Now, another company wants to copy Saylor’s playbook and build a business focused exclusively on accumulating Bitcoin for shareholders. It will go public via SPAC, and investors are already piling into it in anticipation. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » Image source: Getty Images. One group of crypto enthusiasts believe the biggest thing holding back Strategy is its actual business. Twenty One, a new Bitcoin treasury backed by Tether, the company behind the stablecoin, crypto exchange Bitfinex, and SoftBank, aims to do away with unrelated businesses so it can concentrate solely on accumulating Bitcoin. It announced plans to merge with Cantor Equity Partners, a SPAC that’s been trading on the public market since last August, as it looks for an investment partner. Following the announcement, shares promptly tripled in value as investors piled into the stock amid excitement for Twenty One. The spike in value for the Cantor shares gives the fund a market value around $400 million, as of this writing. To be clear, the stock currently represents a $100 million pile of cash to be exchanged for a 2.7% stake in Twenty One post-merger. The company expects to establish a treasury of 42,000 Bitcoins, building on the $3 billion worth of the currency supplied by Tether, Bitfinex, and Softbank. The additional Bitcoin will come from purchases using funds raised from the merger and debt. Based on some back-of-the-envelope math, that means investors are valuing Twenty One’s planned Bitcoin holdings at nearly four times their value. As of this writing, Bitcoin trades for just over $95,000. So 2.7% of 42,000 Bitcoin is worth about $108 million. That doesn’t include the shareholders’ portion of the proposed debt financing. Story Continues Some premium for future shares of Twenty One is due. After all, the goal of Twenty One is to increase Bitcoin per share. In other words, investors will get a yield on their Bitcoin holdings through Twenty One. It’s currently impractical for most Bitcoin investors to earn any return beyond price appreciation from Bitcoin ownership, so there is some value there. Strategy stock notably trades around twice the value of its Bitcoin treasury. That’s instrumental to its strategy. It can sell shares of the company on the market at twice the value of its existing holdings. Then it can use that capital to buy Bitcoin, further increasing the value of its stock by about twice the value of the Bitcoin it just bought. Rinse and repeat. The company’s board recently authorized management to increase share count from 330 million to 10.3 billion, and its preferred shares from 5 million to 1 billion. This strategy is what makes buying MicroStrategy risky. As long as Bitcoin continues to increase in value, there’s no issue. However, a significant drop in the cryptocurrency’s value could threaten the entire system because of MicroStrategy’s leveraged exposure. In effect, MicroStrategy investors are betting the company can more than double their exposure to Bitcoin over time without facing a catastrophic event. Potential investors in Twenty One are expecting even better increases in Bitcoin per share, as CEO Jack Mallers put it. While the potential returns are great if Bitcoin’s price appreciation remains stable, the risks from volatility are very high. And if there’s one thing investors should know about Bitcoin, it’s that it has a tendency to provide highly volatile returns. As such, paying such a high premium above the net asset value of its treasury holdings seems like a poor use of funds. While I’m bullish on Bitcoin, there are better options to invest in the already risky asset without taking on undue risk created by leverage. 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Visby Corvettes and Gotland Submarines Visby Corvettes and Gotland Submarines Sweden favors stealth over brute force—and nowhere is that more apparent than in its two naval marvels: the Visby-class corvette and the Gotland-class submarine. Engineered for one of the most complex maritime environments in the world, these platforms embody the Swedish Navy’s philosophy of striking silently, surviving unpredictably, and defending decisively. The Visby-class corvette is one of the most radar-evading warships ever built. Its angular, carbon-fiber hull dramatically reduces its radar cross-section, while integrated weapons and sensors help it operate undetected in littoral zones. Despite its sleek profile, the Visby is packed with anti-submarine, anti-ship, and mine warfare capabilities—tailored for the Baltic’s tight, shallow waters. Beneath the surface, the Gotland-class submarine is a master of silent operations. It was the first operational sub to feature air-independent propulsion (AIP), allowing it to remain submerged for weeks without surfacing. Its quiet diesel-electric engines and stealthy profile once allowed it to “sink” a U.S. aircraft carrier during a training exercise—without ever being detected. Together, the Visby and Gotland represent a highly strategic blend of innovation and geography. They’re not built to dominate oceans—they’re built to disappear in narrow seas and reappear with deadly precision. Quiet, agile, and nearly invisible—this is Sweden’s naval edge. Source link #Visby #Corvettes #Gotland #Submarines Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]