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Warren Buffett steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, says Greg Abel should be successor Warren Buffett steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, says Greg Abel should be successor Warren Buffett steps down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, says Greg Abel should be successor Source link #Warren #Buffett #steps #CEO #Berkshire #Hathaway #Greg #Abel #successor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope, drawing internet outrage – Reuters Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope, drawing internet outrage – Reuters Trump posts AI-generated photo of himself as pope, drawing internet outrage ReutersTrump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope BBCCatholics Rebuke Donald Trump’s AI-Generated Pope Image NewsweekTrump posts AI image of himself as Pope amid ********’s search for new pontiff Fox NewsTrump posts AI-generated photo of himself dressed as the pope CNBC Source link #Trump #posts #AIgenerated #photo #pope #drawing #internet #outrage #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Teen mental health – when to seek help and what parents can do themselves Teen mental health – when to seek help and what parents can do themselves Getty Images Lucy says she’s always been a bit of worrier, but two years ago she began to get anxious and started having panic attacks. “I didn’t know what was happening and my parents didn’t either,” says the 15-year-old. “It was scary. The attacks would occur without warning. It got worse and I began to have them in public.” Lucy started missing a lot of school and stopped socialising. She says it was hard for her parents to see her struggling. “We didn’t know what to do or where to go.” For six months, she tried to manage her anxiety herself, but eventually the family decided to pay for a talking therapy called cognitive behavioural therapy. Lucy says it has made a huge difference. While she still has panic attacks, they are much less frequent and she is back attending school and doing the things she enjoys. Lucy’s story is far from unique. NHS figures suggest one in five children and young people aged eight to 25 has a probable mental health disorder. Why problems are so common The teenage years are when problems become increasingly common as young people grapple with the challenges of growing up, exam stresses, and friendships and relationships. There are biological reasons too that make emotional health problems more likely, says Prof Andrea Danese, an expert in child and adolescent psychiatry at King’s College London. “Teenagers’ brains don’t develop all at once. The part that processes emotions matures earlier than the part responsible for self-control and good judgement. This means young people can feel things very intensely before they’ve fully developed the ability to manage those feelings, which helps explain some of the emotional ups and downs parents often see.” The zenith, he says, is adolescence, when emotional reactions are further heightened by hormones and changes to the internal body clock which impact sleeping patterns. When and how to help So, what constitutes normal emotional challenges – and when should teens and their parents be worried and consider seeking professional help? Prof Danese says he understands why many find this difficult to judge. He considers the following as normal teenage emotional traits: Periodic irritability and moodinessOccasional social withdrawal or desire for privacyAnxiety about social acceptance or academic performanceExperimenting with identity and independenceEmotional reactions that seem disproportionate Providing these are not interfering too much with daily activities, parents should feel able to support their children, he believes. The most common problems teenagers experience are low mood and anxiety. For low mood, Prof Danese says, maintaining healthy routines around eating, sleeping, being active and keeping in touch with friends and family is important as is planning activities that your child enjoys, such as trips out or playing a sport. “And help them identify, break down and try out solutions for problems that may have arisen,” he adds. For anxiety, calming techniques are helpful, he says. These can include breathing exercises, grounding, whereby you concentrate on the environment around you and what you can see, touch and smell, and mindfulness activities. “It’s important to avoid the trap of providing unnecessary reassurance,” Prof Danese says. Instead, alongside teaching calming techniques, parents should discuss and test out feared situations. “To reduce worries, it can help to write them down or talk about them at a special ‘worry time’ once a day.” Building resilience Stevie Goulding, who runs the parent helpline for Young Minds, says anxiety is the issue they get the most calls about. “Many children will have bouts of anxiety and even panic attacks. It’s difficult for parents. They can easily find themselves lacking in confidence and judgement about what to do. We get lots of calls from parents in that position. When they see their child struggling it can make them question themselves and they just don’t know where to turn. “The main advice we give parents is to communicate with their children. Give them permission to talk about what is bothering them – and if they don’t want to talk to them, ask if there is someone else they would prefer to talk to.” Ms Goulding also recommends talking to your child’s school as they may have noticed things too. But she adds: “Children need to be given space – avoid the temptation to rush in and try to fix things. Just reflect what they are saying and listen.” Getty Images Child psychologist Dr Sandi Mann agrees, saying parents have an understandable temptation to want to resolve whatever issue their child is facing when that is not necessarily the best solution. She says instead parents should help teach and build resilience in their children – and has written about this for the BBC. She recommends parents: Explain setbacks happen to everybody, giving examples of things that have gone wrong in your own lifeEmbrace mistakesEmpower them to make their own decisions, stressing they are largely responsible for their own happinessChallenge their beliefs, particularly ******-and-white thinking and catastrophising “I think we sometimes can create the impression that children and young people are not able to solve their own problems when we are rushing them to get help or turning to medication.” Signs professional help is needed But Dr Mann and Prof Danese both stress parents should not shy away from asking for professional support when needed. “There’s nothing to be ashamed of,” says Dr Mann. “We just need to know when to try to solve problems and when to get help.” They both highlight similar behaviours that should act as a trigger for parents to get help. These include: Self-harm and suicidal thoughtsExtreme changes in eating or sleepingDramatic personality changes and expressions of hopelessnessSignificant interference with daily functioning, such as going to school or socialisingProlonged withdrawal from activities that were once enjoyed Dr Elaine Lockhart, chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ child and adolescent faculty, says parents should feel comfortable about broaching mental health with their children and asking for help. “We know lots of children struggle. The idea that the school years are the best years of your life is a fallacy.” But with long waiting times for NHS child mental health services, knowing where to go for help is not straightforward, particularly if you cannot afford private therapy. The first point of call is normally your GP or mental health support teams that are linked to schools in some areas. As well as referrals to NHS mental health services, they can put you in touch with local organisations and charities that can provide support. “Schools themselves can also help – some have counselling and support services,” says Dr Lockhart. “But I think parents can underestimate the role they can play even if their child is waiting for support or actually getting therapy or treatment. The home is where they will spend most of their time – so parents are a big part of the solution.” If you need mental health support the following links provide information about how to get help: Source link #Teen #mental #health #seek #parents Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wild police chase in Melbourne’s North ends in car flip Wild police chase in Melbourne’s North ends in car flip A man has been arrested after a police chase came to a dramatic halt in Melbourne’s north. Source link #Wild #police #chase #Melbournes #North #ends #car #flip Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Oh daddy, not time for Max to move into the slow lane Oh daddy, not time for Max to move into the slow lane Max Verstappen insists his brilliant pole position for the Miami Grand Prix is proof that becoming a father will not slow him down. Verstappen was a late arrival to the sixth round of the campaign in Florida after his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, gave birth to their daughter, Lily, last week. Yet Verstappen was able to toast his newborn with his third pole of the season, and second in succession, after he saw off Lando Norris’s challenge at the Hard Rock Stadium by just 0.065 seconds on Saturday (Sunday AEST). Kimi Antonelli, who secured a surprise pole for the sprint race, took third, just two-thousandths of a second slower than Norris, with Australia’s championship leader Oscar Piastri fourth. Verstappen and Norris were separated by just 0.003 sec heading into their final runs, and while both improved, it was the Dutchman who took top spot. “Clearly becoming a dad didn’t make me slower, so we can throw that out the window for anyone who has mentioned it,” Verstappen said. “I don’t listen to these silly things. There have been enough racing drivers in the past who have been world champions after having kids, so I don’t know where the idea comes from.” While Norris was pipped to first place by Verstappen, he will take encouragement from starting ahead of title rival Piastri following a string of poor qualifying performances. Norris also won the earlier rain-hit sprint race to reduce Piastri’s advantage from 10 points to nine. Speaking before Verstappen’s comments, Norris said with a smile: “I was hoping becoming a dad would slow Max down, but it clearly didn’t. Max did a Max lap once again and I cannot fault him. “I didn’t deliver and it is a shame not to be on pole, but the pace was there and I have been feeling better than I have for the past weekends, and I am ready to see what we can do heading into the first corner.” Source link #daddy #time #Max #move #slow #lane Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 3, 2025 “CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 3, 2025 “CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, May 3, 2025 – CBS News Watch CBS News Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #CBS #Weekend #News #headlines #Saturday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gausman, Bichette shine in Jays loss to Guardians Gausman, Bichette shine in Jays loss to Guardians TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays would have loved to celebrate a trifecta of positive results on Kentucky Derby day. But after Daniel Schneemann’s first career grand slam home run in the ninth inning pushed the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-3 come-from-behind win, they settled for a return-to-form outing from starter Kevin Gausman and shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette led off with a solo blast into the left-field seats to snap a 63-game homer-less streak. Last Sunday, Gausman matched a club record with an abysmal 53-pitch third inning against the New York Yankees. He issued five walks and departed before the inning was over. On his way to the dugout, he shouted at umpire Chris Conroy and was ejected from the game. Related Videos 1:41 Blue Jays sign Guerrero Jr. to $500M USD extension: reports Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement Gausman rebounded with a one-hit, nine-strikeout effort over six shutout innings. 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. “You never really know until the game starts,” the 34-year-old Gausman said. “But I felt good. We did a good job with the staff talking and changing some things with my recovery this week. More importantly, I was able to go out there and give us a solid start, getting back to being my normal self.” After giving up a two-out single to pesky Cleveland leadoff hitter Steven Kwan in the third inning, Gausman retired the final 10 batters he faced. Bichette gave Gausman an early lead with his first-pitch homer. Bichette’s last long ball was on May 27, 2024. More on Sports More videos “We were giving it to him a little bit,” Toronto manager John Schneider said. “I think he’s relieved.” As Bichette rounded second base he glanced skyward and there was plenty of exuberance waiting for him in the dugout. Trending Now Quebec passengers say they were ‘abandoned’ by Porter Airlines after 7-hour ‘nightmare’ experience Why some ‘frustrated’ NDP voters flipped to Conservatives in the election “People were excited for me, for sure,” Bichette said. “I was excited for myself.” Bichette also was excited for his veteran teammate, Gausman. “He was great,” Bichette said. “He was what you expect of him most of the time.” Gausman departed after 94 pitches, throwing a 97.8 miles per hour fastball to fan Nolan Jones with his final pitch. Story continues below advertisement “I thought Kev was great,” Schneider said. “We’ve been talking about it for five days. No one really knows the answer to why he had an inning like he had in New York. “He had a lot of swing and miss (on Saturday). He kind of emptied the tank there in the sixth inning. But we weren’t expecting a diminished version of Kevin today.” This report by The ********* Press was first published May 3, 2025. &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Gausman #Bichette #shine #Jays #loss #Guardians Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Soviet Spacecraft Is Falling Back To Earth – There’s Just One Problem A Soviet Spacecraft Is Falling Back To Earth – There’s Just One Problem We’re likely less than two weeks from a former Soviet Union spacecraft re-entering Earth’s atmosphere, but there’s a problem: nobody knows where it’s going to land – and it looks like it’s going to land, rather than burning up in the atmosphere. Known as Kosmos 482, it’s part of a Venus lander that was sent into orbit in 1972 and has been stuck there ever since. The spacecraft’s mission to Venus failed, unlike the sister mission, Venera 8, which successfully had a Venus landing in July 1972, according to the Washington Post. (MORE: Watch For These Big Celestial Events In May) What To Know: – Where could it land? At this point, it’s believed that a ******-landing is likely and could happen anywhere between 52 degrees north and south of the equator, experts told the Post. That’s pretty much anywhere from Quebec to Patagonia, the Post added. – When might the re-entry occur? Marco Langbroek of SatTrackCam Leiden in the Netherlands, who first discovered that the satellite was falling back to Earth, used orbital data to calculate that the likeliest time for re-entry is around May 10. However, it could fall back to Earth any time between May 8 and 12, based on his current projections. – How large is the spacecraft? Kosmos 482 weighs about 1,100 pounds, according to NASA, and it’s nearly the size of a small car. If it remains intact and makes contact with the Earth’s surface, it could create an impact similar to that of a small asteroid. What They’re Saying: – “It should be visible as a bright fireball when it reenters the atmosphere.” -David Williams, head of NASA’s Space Science Data Coordinated Archive, told the Washington Post – “As this is a lander that was designed to survive passage through the Venus atmosphere, it is possible that it will survive reentry through the Earth atmosphere intact, and impact intact. The risks involved are not particularly high, but not zero.” -Langbroek, speaking with Live Science – “The vehicle is dense but inert and has no nuclear materials. No need for major concern, but you wouldn’t want it bashing you on the head.” -Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard and Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, in an April blog post – “Following its failed launch, Kosmos 482 broke into two pieces consisting of the main body and the lander. The former re-entered Earth’s atmosphere nine years after launch on May 5, 1981, while the descent craft remained trapped inside a slowly decaying orbit that has persisted for more than 50 years.” –Space.com Source link #Soviet #Spacecraft #Falling #Earth #Problem Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration plans to cut thousands of employees at spy agencies Trump administration plans to cut thousands of employees at spy agencies Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images The Trump administration plans to significantly shrink the workforce of the Central Intelligence Agency and other U.S. intelligence agencies, with the aim of cutting thousands of employees over several years, two sources with knowledge of the matter told NBC News. The administration’s cost-cutting approach at the CIA and other intelligence agencies suggests a more calibrated effort than its strategy at other federal departments, with some agencies — such as the U.S. Agency for International Development — essentially dismantled. Lawmakers have been told that the downsizing would cut about 1,000 to 1,200 employees at the CIA, the sources said. The agency does not disclose the size of its workforce, but leaked documents in 2013 showed the agency had more than 21,000 employees. The Washington Post first reported on the planned personnel cutbacks. The CIA declined to comment on details of planned reductions to the agency’s workforce. It was unclear how the cuts would affect different departments. A CIA spokesperson said in an email that the agency’s director, John Ratcliffe, “is moving swiftly to ensure the CIA workforce is responsive to the Administration’s national security priorities.” “These moves are part of a holistic strategy to infuse the Agency with renewed energy, provide opportunities for rising leaders to emerge, and better position CIA to deliver on its mission,” the spokesperson added. Other intelligence agencies, which unlike the CIA fall under the Defense Department’s budget, are looking to make personnel cuts in line with the Pentagon’s goal of reducing the civilian workforce by up to 8%, according to one of the sources with knowledge of the matter and a former intelligence official. The cuts at the CIA and other spy agencies would be achieved through a combination of scaling back hiring, early retirements and so-called “buyout” options for those ready to accept a one-time offer to resign later this year. But no mass firings were planned, the sources said. The planned cutbacks come at a time of heightened security threats, with China’s military power on the rise, Russia carrying out a sabotage campaign in Europe while waging a war in Ukraine and Iran pressing ahead with its nuclear program. At a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, said her office is “25 % smaller and more lean today than when I walked in the door” in mid-February. Gabbard did not elaborate. At her Senate confirmation hearing in January, Gabbard said she supported scaling back the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which oversees the country’s spy agencies. The ODNI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The cuts come as the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s advisory Department of Government Efficiency attempt to dramatically slash the federal workforce. Although the administration plans to avoid mass firings, it tried to fire dozens of employees at the CIA and ODNI because they had been assigned temporary jobs working on diversity programs. A group of the employees challenged their firings in court, and a federal judge in March issued a temporary injunction halting their dismissals. The CIA additionally offered buyouts to its workforce in February. Source link #Trump #administration #plans #cut #thousands #employees #spy #agencies Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wednesday is the Real ID deadline. What to know about the new travel requirement. – Axios Wednesday is the Real ID deadline. What to know about the new travel requirement. – Axios Wednesday is the Real ID deadline. What to know about the new travel requirement. AxiosDon’t have a REAL ID yet? That could cause you travel headaches after May 7 AP NewsFrom driver’s license to digital dossier? Why some are worried about REAL ID. USA Today‘No Appointments Here’: A Mad Dash to Get a Real ID Ahead of the Deadline The New York TimesLast minute rush for REAL ID just in time to meet the federal deadline May 7th NBC 7 San Diego Source link #Wednesday #Real #deadline #travel #requirement #Axios Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Uber now accepts cash for fares outside London Uber now accepts cash for fares outside London Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Taxi app giant Uber is now allowing passengers across most of the *** to pay in cash. Following trials, the cash payment option was this week extended to all *** cities, except London, where it is being reviewed. But individual drivers can still opt out of accepting notes and coins, partly if they are worried about safety of carrying them in their vehicles. The move came as a major report suggested shops and services might need to be forced to accept cash in the future to protect those who rely on it. On Wednesday, the Treasury Committee of MPs stopped short of recommending mandated cash acceptance now, but said its report was “a wake-up call” to government on the issue. Ways to pay Uber has become a huge company and dominates the global ride-hailing market, as well as operating in a host of other transport sectors. Its rapid ascent has come with controversy and protests from other taxi providers. Its success has been based around new technology, but meant customers needed cashless payments to use its services. Following pilots in Birmingham, Stoke, Nottingham and Leicester, Uber said it has now extended the option of paying in cash to other *** cities, because some people preferred paying in cash or did not have a bank card. “We believe that movement should be accessible to everyone, so following successful pilots in some *** cities over the last 18 months, we have decided to give passengers outside of London the option to pay for trips with cash,” a spokesman said. Passengers can select cash as their payment option on the app. Drivers can opt out in preferences on their own app. If they do not have enough change, that is given as a credit to the passenger by Uber. The cash option is being reviewed by authorities in London, and remains unavailable for Uber Eats or booking for other forms of transport via the Uber app. Tracing payments danger Cash campaigner Ron Delnevo from the Payment Choice Alliance said Uber’s move “demonstrates that they now believe in the future of cash in the ***”, and brought the company’s operations in the *** in line with many other countries. He called on the government to introduce a law that would force all shops and services to accept cash. Ministers have said there are no plans to introduce such rules. However, the Treasury Committee’s recent report did highlight various groups who relied on cash, including some people with learning disabilities and those who use cash to keep to a budget. Sam Smethers says cash can be an escape route from abusive partners Among those reliant on cash, and who gave evidence to the committee, were victim-survivors of domestic and economic abuse. Many face the dangers of being traced by their abuser via the payments they make. Buying a train ticket, for example, could only be done with cash in order to avoid an abusive partner becoming aware of their movements. “It really is a matter of life and death,” said Sam Smethers, chief executive of the charity Surviving Economic Abuse. “Without it they find themselves monitored daily, with every transaction.” Joint bank accounts and mortgages had also been used as a way to impose coercive control over somebody, she said. And cash could be used as an eventual escape route. “One victim-survivor said she hid pockets of cash around her house until she had enough to flee her abuser,” she said. The charity would like to see cash acceptance backed by law, but Ms Smethers said she welcomed the focus the committee’s report had put on the plight of those facing economic abuse. Source link #Uber #accepts #cash #fares #London Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The map that reveals the extent of Reform’s triumph The map that reveals the extent of Reform’s triumph Sir John Curtice Professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde BBC There is no doubt that Reform performed well in Thursday’s local council elections. The party won most votes, most seats and overall control of most councils. True, the party’s share of the votes cast across all 23 councils where elections took place on Thursday was no more than 31%. So despite doing well, it secured far from a majority of those voting. However, its performance was enough to put Reform well ahead of the Conservatives – who traditionally dominate county councils – on 23%, the Liberal Democrats on 17% and Labour on 14% when you tally up the votes in those parts of England that went to the polls on Thursday. At the 2024 general election Reform secured 14% of the vote but just 5 out of 650 seats at Westminster. But crucially, being ahead of everyone else in 2025 ensured the first past the post-election system helped Reform. Its tally of 677 council seats represented 41% of all those being contested on Thursday, ten points above its share of the vote, a nod to both the nature of the voting system and Reform’s ability to cluster votes. That boost helped the party win control of as many as 10 councils, something that Reform’s predecessor, Ukip, never managed at the height of its popularity in the run up to the 2015 general election. In Staffordshire, Reform won 72% of the seats on 41% of the vote. In Kent, 37% of the vote delivered it 70% of the seats, while in Derbyshire the same share was rewarded with 66% of all the councillors. Instead of insulating Conservative and Labour from the impact of a third-party challenge, as it has done so often before, first-past-the-post exacerbated their losses. In both cases Reform took nearly half of all the seats those parties were defending. The map above is the most detailed local election mapping ever produced by the BBC. It details the strength of the Reform vote in every ward that voted on Thursday and shows support for Reform varied considerably. That variation has some striking and important features. They suggest the party was particularly popular among those who voted for Brexit in 2016 and for Boris Johnson in 2019 – and that Reform’s success cannot simply be dismissed as a short-lived protest vote. Brexit still a fault line Reflecting the party’s anti-EU stance, Reform did much better in wards that voted heavily for Leave in the 2016 EU referendum than it did in wards that backed Remain. In wards where more than 65% voted Leave in 2016, Reform won on average as much as 45% of the vote. In contrast, in places where a majority backed Remain, only 19% voted for Reform. Although talked about much less by politicians nowadays, Brexit is still an important fault line in our politics. Reform’s appeal is significantly concentrated among those who believe the Brexit decision was right. Even so, the fact that even in pro-Remain wards the party was able to win as much as a fifth of the vote was testimony to the scale of the swing that it enjoyed on Thursday. PA Media Reform’s successful campaign saw it win 677 English council seats The Brexit division is also evident in the demographic character of the places where Reform did best and those where it did less well. University graduates and those in professional and managerial jobs were least likely to vote for Brexit in 2016. Reform found it more difficult to do well in places where they are most numerous. Reform won 39% of the vote in heavily working-class wards but only 19% in the most middle-class ones. The map shows Reform’s highest vote of all (65.1%) was in Thornley & Wheatley Hill, situated in Tony Blair’s former Sedgefield constituency in Durham and once a centre of coal mining. Next highest was Chadsmoor in Staffordshire and Romney Marsh in Kent. PA Media Reform performed best in areas that have sometimes been characterised in the wake of the Brexit referendum as ‘left-behind’ Britain Meanwhile, support for the party averaged 43% in wards where more than half of adults have few, if any, educational qualifications. In contrast, it polled just 19% where more than two in five have a degree. Reform’s lowest share of the vote, 3.7%, was in the Parks ward in Oxford, situated in the heart of the famous university city. Immigration is also a key issue for Reform. However, this perhaps makes the party less appealing to those from a ********* background. Certainly, on average the party only polled 22% in wards where more than one in five identify as other than ‘white’, compared with a tally of 33% in places where more than 95% told the 2021 Census that they were ‘white’. In summary, Reform did best in what has sometimes been characterised in the wake of the Brexit referendum as ‘left-behind’ Britain – places that have profited less from globalisation and university expansion and where a more conservative outlook on immigration is more common. A problem for the two main parties Neither the Conservatives nor Labour are likely to recover from the drubbing they received on Thursday unless they can appeal more to this slice of Britain. Although polls indicate that Reform finds it easier to win over former Conservative voters than their Labour counterparts, Reform’s average share of the vote was strikingly just as high in wards that Labour were defending as it was in places that the Conservatives were trying to retain. The party on average won 32% of the vote in previously Labour wards and 32% in Conservative ones. Reuters Reform won the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by just six votes As a result, Labour lost seats to Reform at much the same rate as the Conservatives, a pattern that cost Labour control of the one council they were defending, Doncaster. In contrast, Reform’s advance was more muted in wards that the Liberal Democrats and the Greens were defending. The party’s average share in these wards was just 22%. As a result, Reform had relatively little success in taking seats from these two parties. Liberal Democrat and Green wards – unlike many Conservative and Labour ones – are heavily populated by university graduates. Reform’s success on Thursday undoubtedly reflects the mood of an electorate that still has little faith in the Conservatives and which now is disappointed by Labour’s performance in office. However, it is evidently proving most popular in a very distinctive part of Britain that overturned the political tables a decade ago in voting for Brexit – and which now has done so again. John Curtice is Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde, and Senior Fellow, National Centre for Social Research and ‘The *** in a Changing Europe’. Analysis by Patrick English, Steve Fisher, Robert Ford, and Lotte Hargrave Map produced by Libby Rogers, Muskeen Liddar, Jess Carr and Callum Thomson. BBC InDepth is the home on the website and app for the best analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. And we showcase thought-provoking content from across BBC Sounds and iPlayer too. You can send us your feedback on the InDepth section by clicking on the button below. Source link #map #reveals #extent #Reforms #triumph Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Diddy trial to delve into seedy side of rap's bad boy Diddy trial to delve into seedy side of rap's bad boy The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to begin in a New York courtroom with prosecutors to cast the rapper as a criminal ******* deviant who exploited his fame. Source link #Diddy #trial #delve #seedy #side #rap039s #bad #boy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US lawmakers urge SEC to delist Alibaba and ******** companies, FT reports US lawmakers urge SEC to delist Alibaba and ******** companies, FT reports (Reuters) – Two Republican lawmakers have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist ******** companies, including Alibaba Group, that they say have military links that put U.S. national security at risk, the Financial Times reported on Friday. The chair of the House China committee, John Moolenaar, and the chair of the Senate committee on ageing, Rick Scott, wrote to SEC chair Paul Atkins to take action against 25 ******** groups, listed on U.S. exchanges, FT said. “These entities benefit from American investor capital while advancing the strategic objectives of the ******** ********** party . . . supporting military modernisation and gross human rights violations,” they said in the letter, according to FT. “They also pose an unacceptable risk to American investors.” The companies also include search engine Baidu, online retail platform JD.com and the popular social media platform Weibo. The lawmakers said that the ******** companies were “ultimately harnessed for nefarious state purposes,” no matter how commercial they appeared on the surface, according to the FT report. They said that the SEC had the tools and authority under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act to suspend trading and compel delisting. The SEC, Alibaba, JD.com and Baidu did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. The Select Committee on the ******** ********** Party and the U.S Senate committee also did not immediately respond to requests for comment. More than 100 ******** companies are listed on U.S. exchanges and have a collective market cap of around $1 trillion. Investor concerns over the possible forced de-listing of ******** companies from U.S. exchanges reemerged since the ****-for-tat trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Beijing said on Friday it is “evaluating” an offer from Washington to hold talks over President Donald Trump’s crippling tariffs, signalling a potential de-escalation in the trade war that has roiled global markets. (This story has been refiled to remove extraneous word ‘the’ in paragraph 1) (Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Shailesh Kuber) Source link #lawmakers #urge #SEC #delist #Alibaba #******** #companies #reports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Winona man arrested after raid reveals drugs, guns, ammo and $150K cash Winona man arrested after raid reveals drugs, guns, ammo and $150K cash A man is in custody after a police raid in Winona County on Thursday morning turned up drugs, guns, ammunition and almost $150,000 in cash. The 38-year-old Winona man was arrested following a search warrant executed by the Southeastern Violent Crimes Task Force on the 600 block of East 2nd Street in Winona around 11 a.m., amid an investigation “into drug activity at this location.” The suspect is being held on pending 1st-, 3rd-, and 5th-degree drug possession charges, as well as weapons offenses. Winona County Sheriff’s Office Found in the property is as follows, per police: 6.68 pounds of methamphetamine 2.5 grams of Psilocybin mushrooms 10 handguns, 200-plus rounds of ammunition Note: The details provided in this story are based on law enforcement’s latest version of events, and may be subject to change. Source link #Winona #man #arrested #raid #reveals #drugs #guns #ammo #150K #cash Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Buffett’s Exit to Lift Energy Executive Abel to Berkshire CEO – Bloomberg.com Buffett’s Exit to Lift Energy Executive Abel to Berkshire CEO – Bloomberg.com Buffett’s Exit to Lift Energy Executive Abel to Berkshire CEO Bloomberg.comWarren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year AP NewsAt Warren Buffett’s Final Annual Meeting, He Remains Bullish On America ForbesWarren Buffett to step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway by end of the year Fox BusinessGreg Abel is the successor to Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway. Here’s how he got there CNBC Source link #Buffetts #Exit #Lift #Energy #Executive #Abel #Berkshire #CEO #Bloomberg.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Revamped PSG suffer second straight Ligue 1 defeat Revamped PSG suffer second straight Ligue 1 defeat With their focus already on Arsenal, a revamped and young Paris Saint-Germain have suffered a second successive Ligue 1 loss. Champions PSG lost 2-1 at Strasbourg on Saturday (Sunday AEST). With the match coming between the two legs of the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, PSG coach Luis Enrique rotated his team. Only Joao Neves was retained in the starting XI. PSG started with four players born in 2006 or later: Warren Zaire-Emery, Senny Mayulu, Axel Tape and Ibrahim Mbaye. “I’m very proud of the young players, they showed what they’re capable of,” Enrique said. “We played a very good match but didn’t get the result we wanted. Now we need to recover and concentrate on Wednesday’s game.” Star striker Ousmane Dembele, who picked up a light hamstring injury in the 1-0 win in London, was rested ahead of this week’s game against the Gunners at the Parc des Princes. Bradley Barcola, Mbaye and Goncalo Ramos started up front. Strasbourg took the lead from a corner. Mamadou Sarr’s glanced header was clumsily diverted in by PSG defender Lucas Hernandez. It was Strasbourg’s ninth goal from a corner, the highest tally in the French top flight. PSG were punished again just before halftime when Felix Lemarechal curled in a superb strike from outside the box. Barcola pulled one back just after the interval. He collected the ball inside PSG’s half, went on a 50-metre run into the area and finished the impressive solo effort from close range with remarkable composure. The result extended Strasbourg’s unbeaten run to 12 matches and lifted the team to fifth in the standings. Strasbourg have collected more points since the start of the year 0 40 – than PSG. PSG suffered consecutive Ligue 1 losses for the first time in more than two years. The team’s bid to go unbeaten in Ligue 1 was ruined last month when they lost 3-1 to Nice. Monaco striker Folarin Balogun scored his first Ligue 1 goal this year following shoulder surgery, as struggling Saint-Etienne were beaten 3-1. The US forward was picked out by Maghnes Akliouche and beat the offside trap to seal Monaco’s win from the edge of the box. Akliouche put Monaco ahead after just two minutes. Zuriko Davitashvili levelled for Saint-Etienne in the second half, three minutes before Moatasem Al Musrati put the visitors back in control. Monaco moved into second place, level on points with Marseille, who have one match in hand and play at Lille on Sunday. Saint-Etienne remained in the relegation zone. Balogun returned to competition in March after undergoing surgery in December on a dislocated shoulder. Goals from Yann Gboho and Aron Donnum helped Toulouse to their first home win since mid-December. Toulouse defeated Rennes 2-1 to end a seven-match winless streak and move level on points with their 11th-placed rivals. Source link #Revamped #PSG #suffer #straight #Ligue #defeat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Scientists stunned as trail cameras capture astonishing creature moving through harsh Himalayan environment: ‘First documentation’ Scientists stunned as trail cameras capture astonishing creature moving through harsh Himalayan environment: ‘First documentation’ A group of researchers studying a nature reserve in the Tibetan Himalayas set up a trail camera in hopes of spotting elusive species. What they found was as exciting as anything they could have imagined. The Himalayas contain some of the highest peaks and some of the most unforgiving environments on the planet. But life is remarkably resilient, and it finds a way to thrive even in the harshest climates. That’s why you’ll find an array of amazing creatures inhabiting this iconic mountain range. The native clouded leopard, however, is unlikely to be among those creatures; it is believed there are less than 6,000 adults left on the planet. Imagine the research group’s surprise, then, when just one month after the trail cameras were installed in the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, a clouded leopard was spotted twice. “To the best of our knowledge, this is the first documentation of the clouded leopard in Jilong County, [about 620 miles] from the species’ previously recognized habitat in Medog County,” researchers say, per The Sacramento Bee. According to the World Wildlife Fund, the dwindling clouded leopard population is largely the result of habitat loss and poaching. Deforestation has wreaked havoc on these beautiful creatures’ natural habitats, and ******** hunters looking to sell their pelts, teeth, and bones have only worsened things. Watch now: Giant snails invading New York City? These sightings are a huge moment for clouded leopard conservation efforts. They offer evidence that there may be more of the creatures inhabiting more areas than estimated. Preserving endangered species is crucial to maintaining biodiversity and protecting delicate ecosystems. The loss of one species can discombobulate an entire food chain, potentially threatening the global food supply. A report released by the research group states that the sightings are a stepping stone toward preventing such chaos in the Tibetan Himalayas. “This discovery suggests there may be other potential clouded leopard habitats in China beyond the four currently recognized sites,” it reads. “Further research in this region will promote international collaboration for the conservation of this species.” Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Scientists #stunned #trail #cameras #capture #astonishing #creature #moving #harsh #Himalayan #environment #documentation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Microsoft Surface Laptop release leaks with new design and 13-inch display – Notebookcheck New Microsoft Surface Laptop release leaks with new design and 13-inch display – Notebookcheck New Microsoft Surface Laptop release leaks with new design and 13-inch display NotebookcheckMicrosoft announces May 6 event: Will we see new compact Surface Pro laptops? PhoneArenaMicrosoft Surface team has ‘something new’ coming next week EngadgetMicrosoft Teases Surface Copilot+ PC Launch for Next Week BeebomNew Surface Pro coming next week to challenge 11-inch iPad Pro? Trusted Reviews Source link #Microsoft #Surface #Laptop #release #leaks #design #13inch #display #Notebookcheck Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole Miami Grand Prix: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris to pole “It’s been a great qualifying,” Verstappen said. “We improved the car a tiny amount, which helped me rotate it a bit better. “Q1, Q2, Q3 improving every run. Trying to find the limit. I had a tiny moment into Turn One trying to find more time there but it’s very tricky here with the tyres. It’s qualifying, try to correct it and floor it out of the corner.” It was a second piece of good news for the four-time champion this week, after the birth of his first child, a daughter called Lily. Norris said: “Congrats to Max, especially being a dad now. I was hoping it would slow him down a bit but it clearly didn’t. “Max did a Max lap again and I’m happy for him. The pace is there. I have been feeling good. It is what it is, I’m P2, Max on pole, ready to see what I can do into Turn One.” Antonelli’s third place proved his pole in the sprint on Friday was not a flash in the pan, on a weekend where he is showing the spark of prodigious talent that convinced Mercedes to put the 18-year-old straight into their team in his debut season. He beat team-mate George Russell by 0.114secs. It also made amends to some degree for a disappointing sprint result, where he lost the lead at the start and then was hit by Verstappen’s car in the pits and finished seventh. “This weekend is going well so far,” he said. “It was a bit disappointing this morning, but happy to bounce back. I was a bit too greedy into Turn One but the rest of the lap was quite good. The gaps are super-tight.” Piastri, winner of the last two races to put him into the championship lead, said his fourth place was down to “poor execution – there was quite a bit left on the table”. Source link #Miami #Grand #Prix #Max #Verstappen #beats #Lando #Norris #pole Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Prince Harry: Palace insider says there will be no reconciliation with King Charles after explosive interview Prince Harry: Palace insider says there will be no reconciliation with King Charles after explosive interview In the wake of Prince Harry’s explosive BBC interview where he aired his opinions on relationships with King Charles and the royal family, one palace insider has come forward to explain why there will be no reconciliation. The public airing and aggressive nature of the revelations mentioned by the Duke of Sussex toward the British royal family has been met with wide condemnation, which continues to paint the King into a corner. The Daily Mail is reporting that a close friend of King Charles is referencing Prince Harry’s continued attacks on the royals and the fact it is making it impossible for a reconciliation. “It’s not that the King won’t speak to him — it’s that he can’t,” the insider told the Daily Mail. “How can you have a private and delicate conversation when you know it is going to end up on a news special within hours?” Palace sources are quietly speaking out about Harry’s shock BBC interview that has only driven a further divide between the King and his son after Harry lost a crucial high court case to try and have security reinstated for his family when they are in the ***.. The Prince told the BBC that he was “pretty gutted about the decision,” adding: “We thought it was going to go our way.” “Security was used as leverage. I think what really worries me more than anything else about today’s decision … is that it is setting the precedent that security can be used to control members of the (royal) family. And effectively what it does is imprison other members of the family from being able to choose a different life,” he said. In one of the most unusual and confronting interviews ever conducted by a member of the royal family, Prince Harry spoke of his continued feud with family members ,including his father and brother, Prince William. “I would love reconciliation with my family,” Harry said. “Life is precious. I don’t know how much longer my father has. “He won’t speak to me because of this security stuff but it would be nice to reconcile.” Harry stepped down from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California with his US wife Meghan and their two children. Since leaving, both he and Meghan have been highly critical of the royals in TV documentaries, an explosive interview with US chat show host Oprah Winfrey and most notably in Harry’s best-selling biography Spare. Now the prince is barely on speaking terms with either his father or his elder brother, heir to the throne Prince William. “Of course some members my family will never forgive me for writing a book. Of course they will never forgive me for lots of things. But you know, there is, I would love … reconciliation with my family … there’s no point in continuing to fight anymore,” he added. “It would be nice to have that reconciliation part. Now, if they don’t want that, that’s entirely up to them.” Harry was back in the *** to hear a final court ruling after he mounted a legal challenge to changes surrounding his security arrangements made by the *** government following his decision to step down from royal duties. The Prince and his wife. Meghan Markle, had sought to overturn a decision by the Home Office that their family would not automatically receive personal police security while in the ***. “Perhaps if he tried to earn rather than demand a reconciliation, things might go a little better for him. It’s just very tragic,” the close friend told The Times in the ***. Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, one insider said: “If there were anxieties about things remaining private, then Friday will not have done them the power of good. “As for their being no contact, well, he has just proven why, yet again.” Royal sources have been quoted as saying: “It would have been constitutionally improper for His Majesty to intervene while this matter was being considered by the Government and reviewed by the Courts.” Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams branded the Duke’s interview as “confusing”, as he thinks Prince Harry implied his father could “arrange” a reinstatement of security measures for the Duk’es family in his position as monarch. “He didn’t say that exactly, because he said that his father would step aside and let the experts decide. But then, on the other hand, that implied that his father was part of the process that was against him,” he said. Source link #Prince #Harry #Palace #insider #reconciliation #King #Charles #explosive #interview Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Should I Use My 401(k) and Pension First and Delay Social Security With $1 Million Saved? Should I Use My 401(k) and Pension First and Delay Social Security With $1 Million Saved? A man considers delaying Social Security past his full retirement age to increase his eventual benefit. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If you have $1 million in a 401(k) and collect a pension, you may be in a position to delay Social Security until age 70. Doing so can boost your monthly benefit by up to 24%. However, delaying Social Security will mean you’ll have to rely more heavily on your savings for several years and potentially take a large bite out of your nest egg. So is the tradeoff worth it? A financial advisor can review income sources and expenses and help you budget for a comfortable retirement. Funding retirement is about having enough income to cover your expenses. You may be ready to retire when your retirement income matches or exceeds your anticipated expenses. For most people, the secure lifetime benefits from Social Security represent a critical source of retirement income. Additional income may come from pensions, retirement accounts like 401(k)s and IRAs, rental income from investment properties and part-time work. On the expense side, essentials include housing, food and healthcare. Most people also have discretionary expenditures like transportation, entertainment, recreation, education and travel. People with enough savings can afford to delay Social Security and use their nest egg to cover living expenses and discretionary spending. While delaying Social Security can increase your eventual benefits, it also means depleting savings faster. Making this decision will require you to consider all of your sources of income as well as factors like taxes, market fluctuations and inflation. Your benefit grows by about 8% annually each year you delay Social Security beyond your full retirement age – up until age 70. So, waiting provides a significantly higher income later. On the flip side, if you claim your benefits before reaching full retirement age, you’ll get less. For instance, if your benefit is $2,000 per month at full retirement age, claiming at 62 would cut it by 30%, leaving you with just $1,400 per month. Waiting until age 70, on the other hand, would boost your monthly check to around $2,480 per month – a 24% increase. Financial advisors say it likely makes sense for many retirees to similarly delay taking Social Security if they have other income sources. “The longer you can defer Social Security, the better because your benefit will grow by 8% annually,” said Jeremy Suschak, a certified financial planner (CFP) and head of business development at DBR & Co. in Pittsburgh. “Delaying also makes sense if expenses are low, debts are paid and assets can reasonably cover expenses.” Story Continues In addition, there are multiple benefits to having assets in diversified retirement accounts, says Hao Dang, an accredited investment fiduciary (AIF) and investment strategist with Consilio Wealth Advisors in Seattle. “The location of assets is important for tax, legal and diversification reasons,” Dang said. “While most distributions from these accounts qualify as taxable income, the eligible age of penalty-free distributions may be different. The rule of 55 for 401(k)s allows for penalty-free withdrawals if you are no longer at your job. IRAs are limited to 59 ½ or older.” Talk to a financial advisor today to make a plan for retirement. A woman reviews her 401(k) as she considers when the best time for claiming Social Security. While claiming later increases Social Security significantly, deciding whether or not to delay claiming requires figuring out how you’ll pay your bills in the meantime. Consider a 62-year-old with anticipated retirement expenses of $5,000 per month. Like you, he has $1 million in retirement savings earning a 5% annual return. He also has a pension that provides $700 monthly, or $8,400 annually. This is approximately the average pension benefit, according to a 2022 Census Bureau analysis of older household income sources. If he takes Social Security at 62, his $1,400 monthly benefit plus his $700 in monthly pension income will add up to $2,100. With $5,000 in expenses every month, he’ll need to withdraw $2,900 a month from his retirement account. And with inflation, that withdrawal will increase over time to maintain the same lifestyle. With this route, he loses roughly $25,000 of his savings to waiting for Social Security – money that could have otherwise been generating investment returns for the long-term. But if he delays Social Security until 70, he’ll need to withdraw $4,300 from his 401(k) for eight years, which would lower his balance to just over $800,000 by the time he turns 70. At that point, he’ll start collecting Social Security. A financial advisor can help you understand the pros and cons of your options. Deciding when to claim Social Security involves contemplating uncertainty. One big risk is that your investment returns may fall short of your assumptions, which means you’ll either have to withdraw less or accept that your money won’t last as long as you anticipated. Another possibility: Inflation could outpace long-term projections, requiring you to spend more money to maintain your standard of living. Living longer than expected meanwhile, carries its own set of risks. A longer lifespan means more years of retirement to fund. A woman weighs her options for claiming Social Security at age 62 or delaying them for several years. If you have substantial retirement savings and a pension, delaying Social Security can pay off. But first, make sure you can afford to fund expenses from savings. Create a retirement budget accounting for all income sources. See if you can meet spending needs on savings alone for several years. Next, calculate your increased Social Security benefit from delaying. Weigh if the boost is worth shrinking savings for a few years. Finally, consider other factors like spousal benefits, taxes and unknowns like inflation, market volatility and longevity. To make a plan to minimize your taxes and protect your estate, talk to a financial advisor today. If you’re unsure when the right time is to claim Social Security, start by estimating how much your benefits would be at different ages. SmartAsset’s Social Security calculator can help you project your benefits based on your income and age at which you plan to start collecting. A financial advisor can help you plan for Social Security. Finding a financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can have a free introductory call with your advisor matches to decide which one you feel is right for you. If you’re ready to find an advisor who can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now. Keep an emergency fund on hand in case you run into unexpected expenses. An emergency fund should be liquid — in an account that isn’t at risk of significant fluctuation like the stock market. The tradeoff is that the value of liquid cash can be eroded by inflation. But a high-interest account allows you to earn compound interest. Compare savings accounts from these banks. Are you a financial advisor looking to grow your business? SmartAsset AMP helps advisors connect with leads and offers marketing automation solutions so you can spend more time making conversions. Learn more about SmartAsset AMP. Photo credit: ©iStock.com/ferrantraite, ©iStock.com/Luke Chan, ©iStock.com/FG Trade The post I Have $1 Million in Savings and a Pension. Should I Delay Social Security and Rely on My 401(k) for 8 Years? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset. Source link #401k #Pension #Delay #Social #Security #Million #Saved Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ crashed some Windows laptops for years – The Verge Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ crashed some Windows laptops for years – The Verge Janet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ crashed some Windows laptops for years The VergeJanet Jackson’s ‘Rhythm Nation’ would still be crashing hard drives without this audio processing filter Tom’s HardwareJanet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Was Once The Cause Of Laptop Crashes Lowyat.NETTurns out Janet Jackson’s laptop-crashing cursed bassline was the scourge of notebook makers for at least half a decade YahooMicrosoft engineer reveals more details about Janet Jackson song that used to mysteriously ****** Windows XP PCs XDA Source link #Janet #Jacksons #Rhythm #Nation #crashed #Windows #laptops #years #Verge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Madeleine McCann family mark 18 years since disappearance Madeleine McCann family mark 18 years since disappearance The family of Madeleine McCann have said their “determination to leave no stone unturned is unwavering” on the 18th anniversary of her disappearance. Madeleine was three years old when she vanished from a holiday apartment complex in Praia da Luz, Portugal, on 3 May 2007, sparking a Europe-wide police investigation that is ongoing. She has never been found. “No matter how near or far she is, she continues to be right here with us, every day, but especially on her special day,” the Leicestershire family said in a statement on Saturday. “We continue to ‘celebrate’ her as the very beautiful and unique person she is,” the statement added. “We miss her.” The night that Madeleine disappeared, her parents had been at dinner with a group of friends at a restaurant a short walk away while Madeleine and her younger twin siblings were asleep in the apartment. Her parents checked in on the children throughout the evening, until her mother, Kate, discovered Madeleine was missing around 10:00 that night. In the years since, authorities in Portugal and the *** have sought to understand where she went and who may have taken her. “The years appear to be passing even more quickly,” the McCann family said ahead of Madeleine’s 22nd birthday, on 12 May. They added that they had “no significant news to share” but will “do our utmost” to “leave no stone unturned”. While referencing International Missing Children’s Day on 25 May in their statement, the family said it continues to “remember all missing children and their families, both here in the *** and abroad”. They added they are “thinking especially” of children displaced from their homes and families due to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Their statement thanked the charity Missing People for its “ongoing, invaluable work”, and “organisations, charities and police forces who remain committed, despite many challenges and limited resources, to finding and bringing home the many missing and abducted children”. The Metropolitan Police continues its investigation into Madeleine’s disappearance, known as Operation Grange, which has been going since 2011. Home Office sources said in April that a request to provide the probe with up to £108,000 of additional funding had been approved for 2025-26. It has received more than £13.2m since it began. Authorities in Germany and Portugal continue to treat ******* national Christian Brueckner, a convicted *******, as their main suspect. However, prosecutors in Germany said earlier this year there was as yet “no prospect” of a charge against him relating to Madeleine’s disappearance. Two women, including a Polish national claiming to be Madeleine, have also this year been accused of stalking the McCann family. Both deny the charges and are due to appear in court in October. Source link #Madeleine #McCann #family #mark #years #disappearance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Harry ‘stitch up’ remark ‘really offensive’ to security Harry ‘stitch up’ remark ‘really offensive’ to security Prince Harry’s claim that he’s the victim of a “stitch-up” after losing a legal challenge over his *** security is “really offensive”, his former royal protection officer says. Ken Wharfe, who was a royal protection officer to Harry, Prince William and their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, believes the duke has “played the wrong card” regarding his security. Harry can’t expect the “all-singing-and-dancing protection” he had in the United Kingdom” when he was a working member of the royal family, like his father, King Charles and his brother, the Prince of Wales, Wharfe said. Harry now needs to show some “humility” if he wants to begin talks with his *** family, along with the government and police, to try and improve his security. Harry has called for the Home Secretary to review the body that authorises protection for senior royals after he lost a Court of Appeal challenge last week over his security arrangements while in the ***. He told the BBC he “can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the ***”. But Wharfe says Harry “has really played the wrong card”. “I don’t see how he can expect to get full protection when he arrived back in the ***, when he is no longer a member working the royal family, when he knows that the actual security package comes at the expense of the British taxpayer,” he told the PA news agency. “The High Court has seen that. The appeal court has seen it. The government has seen it. The police have seen it – so where’s the problem?” Harry failed in his appeal against the dismissal of his High Court claim against the Home Office, over the decision of the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures that he should receive a different degree of protection when in the ***. He told the BBC he can only come to the *** safely if he is invited, and King Charles could help resolve the situation by “stepping aside and allowing the experts to do what is necessary”. “I have had it described to me … that this is a good old-fashioned establishment stitch-up, and that is what it feels like.” Harry says the decision “is knowingly putting me and my family in harm’s way”. Wharfe said: “With regards to the stitch-up, I think that’s really offensive … I think what he should be doing now is actually showing some humility, certainly towards his father. “If a reconciliation is part of what he wants, then this is hardly the way to go about reconciling the differences that exist within your family.” Harry’s level of security changed in 2020 when he and his wife Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to Canada, and then California. Source link #Harry #stitch #remark #offensive #security Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]