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How and where to bet on the Kentucky Derby 2025: Best Kentucky Derby betting app, sites, expert picks, promos – CBS Sports How and where to bet on the Kentucky Derby 2025: Best Kentucky Derby betting app, sites, expert picks, promos – CBS Sports How and where to bet on the Kentucky Derby 2025: Best Kentucky Derby betting app, sites, expert picks, promos CBS SportsBetting the 151st Kentucky Derby: What you need to know to make a smart race wager ESPNWhat time does Kentucky Derby 2025 start? Horses odds, field, post position, weather forecast The Courier-JournalWhat time does the 151st Kentucky Derby start? Answering your 2025 questions Lexington Herald LeaderHow much do jockeys make at 2025 Kentucky Derby? Prize money, payout for winning USA Today Source link #bet #Kentucky #Derby #Kentucky #Derby #betting #app #sites #expert #picks #promos #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal Election 2025: Winners and Losers after Labor’s landslide Federal Election 2025: Winners and Losers after Labor’s landslide Anthony Albanese has led Labor to a landslide victory, unseating several senior Liberals and decimating the Coalition’s leadership. Here are the winners and losers. Source link #Federal #Election #Winners #Losers #Labors #landslide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport resumes normal operations after bomb scare Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport resumes normal operations after bomb scare The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is up and running again after a bomb threat forced passengers to evacuate the facility. The call was placed to the police department at the airport at noon Saturday. Additional law enforcement and the FBI were called to the scene. The airport announced a security risk on their Facebook page and told passengers they should expect flight disruptions for the afternoon. The terminal building was evacuated and inbound traffic was rerouted away from the airport. More: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport announces security risk, flight disruptions “We evacuated the building and went through protocol,” said Lori Lynah, senior director of marketing and air service development. “We cleared everyone and then the bomb squad swept the building. When they were given the greenlight, passengers were allowed back inside.” Latrice Williams is a general assignment reporter covering Bryan and Effingham County. She can be reached at *****@*****.tld. This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Bomb threat placed to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport police Source link #SavannahHilton #International #Airport #resumes #normal #operations #bomb #scare Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

PHOTOS: Officers pack courtroom at arraignment of man accused of killing sheriff's deputy – WLWT PHOTOS: Officers pack courtroom at arraignment of man accused of killing sheriff's deputy – WLWT PHOTOS: Officers pack courtroom at arraignment of man accused of killing sheriff’s deputy WLWTCincinnati police fatally shot an armed 18-year-old. The next day, his father killed a sheriff’s deputy, authorities say CNNMan who ‘intentionally murdered’ deputy appears in court as 30+ sheriff’s office members look on FOX19 | CincinnatiFather of man shot, killed by CPD officer is who hit, killed Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy, Theetge says WCPO 9 CincinnatiOhio deputy dies after ‘intentional act of violence’ by father of man killed by police nbc4i.com Source link #PHOTOS #Officers #pack #courtroom #arraignment #man #accused #killing #sheriff039s #deputy #WLWT Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Parkrun's evolution from casual jog to nationwide quest Parkrun's evolution from casual jog to nationwide quest A growing passion, parkrun tourism is having a wholesome effect on *********** tourism, breathing life into smaller towns while enthusiasts get out of breath. Source link #Parkrun039s #evolution #casual #jog #nationwide #quest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Local VFW post collects items for veterans in need Local VFW post collects items for veterans in need HUBBARD, Ohio (WKBN) – Helping out veterans and their families was the goal behind a local Day of Service. There is a drive-thru donation drop-off at Hubbard VFW Post 3767 on W. Liberty Street. It’s happening through 6 p.m. Saturday. They are collecting a number of items, including baby food and diapers. Everything will be donated back to the Veterans Outreach to be used for veterans and families of veterans. “They’re our brothers and sisters in arms. We never look to turn our back on them. We never leave a man behind or a woman behind,” said Joseph Warminski, Hubbard post commander. If you’d like to help veterans in need, the VFW is also happy to take donated items at any time or point you in the direction of organizations that need assistance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKBN.com. Source link #Local #VFW #post #collects #items #veterans Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Major delays at Newark Airport roll into sixth day as FAA cites air traffic control staffing issues – CNN Major delays at Newark Airport roll into sixth day as FAA cites air traffic control staffing issues – CNN Major delays at Newark Airport roll into sixth day as FAA cites air traffic control staffing issues CNNNewark Airport bogged down with flight delays, cancellations amid staffing issues; United canceling 35 round-trip flights ABC7 New YorkUnited Airlines cuts 35 daily flights at Newark airport, citing shortage of air traffic controllers AP NewsSean Duffy visits PHL after FAA equipment issues disrupt air traffic elsewhere NBC10 PhiladelphiaLong a New York Punchline, Newark Airport Is Getting Even Worse WSJ Source link #Major #delays #Newark #Airport #roll #sixth #day #FAA #cites #air #traffic #control #staffing #issues #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Napoli maintain focus to close in on Serie A title Napoli maintain focus to close in on Serie A title Napoli refused to let flares and delays affect their performance as they fought their way to a 1-0 win at Lecce to take a solid grip on Serie A. Source link #Napoli #maintain #focus #close #Serie #title Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What’s Going On With the Bile Titans? Helldivers 2 Players Explain the Strange Phenomenon What’s Going On With the Bile Titans? Helldivers 2 Players Explain the Strange Phenomenon Arrowhead: “Thanks to the relentless efforts of the Helldivers, the Meridian Singularity has been halted and it’s time for an official celebration for all citizens*! Spend some unforgettable moments at Free Springs Retreat, Widow’s Harbor and party in the light of Singularity. Drinks. Rations. Live Performances. More talent to be deployed. *capacity is limited, attendance is invite-only. Invites have been delivered to select Class A citizens” Source link #Whats #Bile #Titans #Helldivers #Players #Explain #Strange #Phenomenon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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Helldivers 2 Players Watch in Horror as the Community Heads for a Major Order Fail Helldivers 2 Players Watch in Horror as the Community Heads for a Major Order Fail Arrowhead: “Thanks to the relentless efforts of the Helldivers, the Meridian Singularity has been halted and it’s time for an official celebration for all citizens*! Spend some unforgettable moments at Free Springs Retreat, Widow’s Harbor and party in the light of Singularity. Drinks. Rations. Live Performances. More talent to be deployed. *capacity is limited, attendance is invite-only. Invites have been delivered to select Class A citizens” Source link #Helldivers #Players #Watch #Horror #Community #Heads #Major #Order #Fail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Norris wins Miami F1 sprint thanks to safety car – The Race Norris wins Miami F1 sprint thanks to safety car – The Race Norris wins Miami F1 sprint thanks to safety car The RaceHIGHLIGHTS: Norris pips Piastri in incident-filled Miami Sprint with help from late Safety Car Formula 1Leclerc on Miami ******: ‘I felt like a passenger’ ESPNLando Norris wins a rainy and ******-filled Formula 1 sprint race in Miami NBC NewsMiami mayhem causes F1 to rethink its schedule Motorsport.com Source link #Norris #wins #Miami #sprint #safety #car #Race Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I injured my hand so severely “I injured my hand so severely” Actor Matthew Perry is well-known for starring in many iconic TV shows and movies, but he once became a part of a video game project, his first and last. Not many people know that Perry was a huge fan of the Fallout franchise, so obviously, it was a dream come true for him when he got a voice role in 2010’s Fallout: New Vegas. What’s crazy is that Bethesda and Obsidian believed that he deserved the role because he was obsessed with Fallout 3. Perry became a household name after he appeared as Chandler Bing on the NBC television sitcom Friends (1994-2004). The actor has earned and been nominated for various prestigious awards for his iconic roles, making him one of the best actors of the 2000s. Matthew Perry was so obsessed with Fallout 3 that he had to visit a doctor In April 2009, actor Matthew Perry appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and revealed that he is a huge fan of the Fallout franchise. He further revealed that he was such a huge fan of 2008’s Fallout 3 that he had to visit a doctor. After giving a copy of the game to host Ellen DeGeneres, he revealed, I played this video game so often that I injured my hand so severely that I had to go to a hand doctor and get injections in my hand because I love this video game so much… The game is called Fallout 3. I’m not affiliated with this game at all, I just love it. But I signed it, so it looks like I created it. We can’t blame Perry, as Fallout 3 received many Game of the Year awards, and is considered one of the best video games ever made. In its first week, the game shipped almost five million copies. As for its Metacritic scores, the game earned 91/100 on PC, 90/100 on PS3, and 93/100 on Xbox 360, which was remarkable. The game is widely praised for its open-ended gameplay and flexible character-leveling system; in fact, players have been asking Bethesda to remaster the game for many years now. Matthew Perry earned a voice role in Fallout: New Vegas because of this interview Matthew Perry ended up getting a role in Fallout: New Vegas because of his gensture (Image via NBC) This interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show caught the attention of Bethesda and Obsidian, two studios that were working on a spin-off called Fallout: New Vegas. Perry seemed perfect to be the voice actor for Benny in the game, making it his first video game project. After that, Perry never worked with a video game developer, which proves that he held a special place in his heart for the Fallout franchise. Throughout his career, Perry appeared in well-known TV shows and movies like The West Wing (2003) and The Ron Clark Story (2006), which earned him ********** Emmy Award nominations. The highlight of his career was his work in Friends, as it earned him an Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Award. Apart from this, he was loved by fans for his leading performance in movies like Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006–2007), Fools Rush In (1997), Almost Heroes (1998), Three to Tango (1999), The Whole Nine Yards (2000), Serving Sara (2002), The Whole Ten Yards (2004), and 17 Again (2009). In 2023, the actor passed away at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 54, with the cause of death being ruled as acute effects of ketamine. Shortly after that, five people were charged in connection with helping him acquire lethal doses of the drug. Source link #injured #hand #severely Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong – from match-fixing scandal ban to Crucible final World Snooker Championship: Zhao Xintong – from match-fixing scandal ban to Crucible final Zhao Xintong began this season suspended from snooker after a match-fixing scandal but is tipped to be the sport’s new “megastar” if he becomes the first ******** player to win the World Championship. The 28-year-old, who lives just a 10-minute walk from the Crucible venue in Sheffield, is one match away from joining Terry Griffiths and Shaun Murphy as the only qualifiers to land snooker’s biggest prize since the tournament’s 1977 move to South Yorkshire. Should he triumph on Monday, he will be the only amateur to triumph in the Crucible era and the youngest winner since Murphy in 2005. Zhao, who hails from Xi’an in north central China, moved to the *** in 2016 and will be appearing in the third ranking event final of his career. “Winning the championship is the big dream for ******** snooker,” said Zhao, who will face either world number one Judd Trump or three-time winner Mark Williams on Sunday. “It is still very far because I have one last round against one of the top players of the world. Everyone says that no ******** player has won it before, but I will just try to enjoy it. “When I was eight to 10 years old it was my first time to play snooker and from that moment it has been really far [to get to this point]. If you want to become a good player you need to do this [move away from home] even though it is very hard.” He previously won the *** Championship in 2021 and the ******* Masters in 2022, but his burgeoning career was abruptly stopped when he was one of 10 players from China sanctioned in 2023 following an investigation into match-fixing. Zhao did not directly throw a match, but he accepted charges of being a party to another player fixing two matches and betting on matches himself, and for those offences he received a 20-month ban. He returned to action in September on the amateur Q Tour and has won events in Manchester, Sweden, Austria and Belgium, while he also qualified for the *** Championship and lost to Shaun Murphy in the first round. At the World Championship, Zhao had to advance through four qualifying rounds and then get past beaten 2024 Crucible finalist Jak Jones, Lei Peifan and Chris Wakelin just to reach the semi-finals. Zhao, nicknamed ‘The Cyclone’, swept seven-time world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan aside with a session to spare in the last four, to record his 46th win in 48 matches since returning from his ban. As a result of his suspension, Zhao lost his place on the World Snooker Tour and his professional status, although he has secured his card to return to the elite tour next term. Source link #World #Snooker #Championship #Zhao #Xintong #matchfixing #scandal #ban #Crucible #final Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Labour minister sorry over grooming gangs ‘dog whistle’ remark Labour minister sorry over grooming gangs ‘dog whistle’ remark Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell has sought to clarify comment in which she appeared to describe grooming gangs as a “dog whistle” issue, after facing a backlash from political opponents. During a heated debate on BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions on Friday, commentator and Reform *** member Tim Montgomerie asked Powell if she had seen a recent Channel 4 documentary on grooming gangs. Powell responded “oh, we want to blow that little trumpet now do we” and “let’s get that dog whistle out shall we”. But on Saturday, the Labour minister said she regarded child exploitation and grooming with the “utmost seriousness”, adding: “I’m sorry if this was unclear.” Powell said: “I was challenging the political point scoring around it, not the issue itself. As a constituency MP I’ve dealt with horrendous cases.” During the political debate programme, Montgomerie was asked about Reform ***’s pledge to replicate the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) – including by cutting diversity and inclusions roles within councils, following its successes in Thursday’s local elections. Montgomerie said the *** was “one of the most tolerant [countries] in the world”, but argued there “always needs to be more progress on racial issues”. He said: “It’s not so much the amount of money that is spent on employing diversity officers. “You talk to a lot of civil servants, the amount of time they now have to spend monitoring this issue [of diversity] above all others is an extraordinary diversion.” Powell called his claims “absolutely rubbish”, and told Montgomerie to go and spend a day with council staff to “actually see what they’re dealing with”. Montgomerie then asked Powell if she “saw the documentary on Channel 4 about ***** gangs”, to which she responded: “Oh, we want to blow that little trumpet now do we. Let’s get that dog whistle out shall we.” Channel 4 released Grooming: A National Scandal earlier this week. The documentary features five women who recount the abuse they suffered at the hands of grooming gangs, which it said revealed failures by police and social services. It elicited reaction from several high-profile Conservative figures, including former home secretary Suella Braverman and former prime minister Liz Truss. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there had already been an inquiry, the recommendations of which his government would implement. He told Parliament that Labour was “delivering truth and justice for victims”. Labour peer Baroness Hazarika said she was “disgusted” by “sickening” stories of grooming gangs, adding: “Many of us in the ******* community are absolutely as appalled as anyone else.” Following Friday’s exchange on Any Questions, shadow home secretary Chris Philp called for Powell to resign over her remarks, which he said “belittles thousands of girls who were ****** by grooming gangs over decades”. Robert Jenrick, the shadow lord chancellor, said Powell’s comments were “a disgusting betrayal of the victims”. A Reform *** spokesman said Powell’s “abhorrent comments truly demonstrate how out of touch the Labour Party is”. He went on: “She does not take the mass ***** of young girls by predominantly Pakistani men seriously. The mask has slipped. “After these comments, Keir Starmer should consider if Lucy Powell is fit to serve.” Powell said the comments were made “in the heat of a discussion” and the government was “acting to get to the truth, and deliver justice”. The BBC understands that Downing Street accepts Powell’s apology and her explanation that her comments did not reflect her views on the issue. Source link #Labour #minister #grooming #gangs #dog #whistle #remark Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Comeback on hold with star Eagle Yeo to undergo surgery Comeback on hold with star Eagle Yeo to undergo surgery West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is optimistic Elliot Yeo will be able to return this season despite the star midfielder needing to undergo ankle surgery. Source link #Comeback #hold #star #Eagle #Yeo #undergo #surgery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

49-year-old woman dead after ****** 49-year-old woman dead after ****** RICE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Crews were called to a reported one-car ****** Saturday morning along Interstate-81 (I-81) southbound in Rice Township. The Luzerne County Coroner states that a 49-year-old woman died after a one-car rollover ******. She was the lone occupant of the vehicle. PA511 shows that I-81 southbound was closed between Exit 164: PA 29 – NANTICOKE and Exit 159: NUANGOLA, but reopened around 1:45 p.m. According to the Luzerne County Communications Center, crews were called I-81 southbound around mile marker 160 around 11:30 a.m. The Luzerne County Coroner states that he was called there for a fatal one-car ****** with ejection. Fire severely damages house in Lackawanna County Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the cause of the ******. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PAhomepage.com. Source link #49yearold #woman #dead #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A telescope's powerful new tool may offer a better way to predict solar storms – NPR A telescope's powerful new tool may offer a better way to predict solar storms – NPR A telescope’s powerful new tool may offer a better way to predict solar storms NPRFirst image from the world’s largest solar telescope captures the sun in unheard-of detail CNNWidest high-resolution photo of the Sun ever captured Earth.comSolar Orbiter Sends Back Jaw-Dropping Image Of Sun’s Corona ForbesThis is the jaw-dropping image of the Sun captured by the world’s largest solar telescope Diario AS Source link #telescope039s #powerful #tool #offer #predict #solar #storms #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

World leaders congratulate 'Albo' on Labor's victory World leaders congratulate 'Albo' on Labor's victory World leaders have sent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese messages of congratulations after Labor’s re-election. Source link #World #leaders #congratulate #039Albo039 #Labor039s #victory Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold stocks again last quarter — and grew its cash pile to a new high Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold stocks again last quarter — and grew its cash pile to a new high Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.REUTERS/Rick Wilking Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway posted a 14% drop in first-quarter operating profits on Saturday. Berkshire sold a net $1.5 billion of stocks and grew its cash pile to a record $348 billion. Buffett has been stymied by hefty valuations for stocks, acquisitions, and buybacks. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reported a 14% drop in first-quarter operating profits to $9.6 billion ahead of Buffett speaking at the company’s much-watched annual meeting in Omaha on Saturday. Berkshire’s insurance underwriting division’s 49% year-on-year profit decline to $1.4 billion was largely to blame for the company’s overall earnings decline. The famed investor’s conglomerate sold a net $1.5 billion of stocks, as it bought $3.2 billion on stocks and sold $4.7 billion worth. The disposals marked the 10th straight quarter that it’s been a net seller of stocks. However, the sales were significantly smaller than last year, when Berkshire sold a net $134 billion of stocks in just 12 months. The disposals contributed to a 4% increase in Berkshire’s cash pile to a record $348 billion, or $333 billion if $14.4 billion of payables for Treasury purchases are subtracted. That figure exceeds the market capitalizations of most S&P 500 companies, including Bank of America and Coca-Cola. Buffett didn’t opt to repurchase any Berkshire shares last quarter, making it three straight quarters without any buybacks. The bargain hunter and his team have been thwarted by lofty valuations for public stocks, private businesses, and even Berkshire shares in recent years. The lack of opportunities — and Berkshire cutting key positions Apple and Bank of America last year — has boosted its cash pile to record levels. Regardless, Berkshire Class B shares have soared 20% this year to trade at all-time highs of about $540. The stock has benefited from tariff turmoil that has pushed the S&P 500 down 3% this year, as investors seek haven in Berkshire and bet on Buffett to capitalize if the market crashes. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Warren #Buffetts #Berkshire #Hathaway #sold #stocks #quarter #grew #cash #pile #high Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead Is Mom's Twin in Same Dress at Kentucky Derby 2025 Party – E! Online Anna Nicole Smith's Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead Is Mom's Twin in Same Dress at Kentucky Derby 2025 Party – E! Online Anna Nicole Smith’s Daughter Dannielynn Birkhead Is Mom’s Twin in Same Dress at Kentucky Derby 2025 Party E! OnlineKentucky Derby 2025: Celeb Sightings E! OnlineAnna Nicole Smith’s Daughter Wears Her Dress at Kentucky Derby Party YahooAnna Nicole Smith’s daughter has ‘full-circle’ moment wearing her late mom’s dress at Kentucky Derby Fox NewsAnna Nicole Smith’s Daughter At Kentucky Derby Through The Years TODAY.com Source link #Anna #Nicole #Smith039s #Daughter #Dannielynn #Birkhead #Mom039s #Twin #Dress #Kentucky #Derby #Party #Online Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How to watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang deliver the Computex 2025 keynote How to watch NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang deliver the Computex 2025 keynote Computex 2025 is approaching, and it’s sure to bring a ton of announcements about the latest chips, laptops, gaming devices and more from leading brands. The event in Taipei will kick off on Monday, May 19 with a keynote from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang at the Taipei Music Center. There will be a livestream for anyone not attending in person, so you can watch along on the or channel. Huang’s keynote is scheduled for 11PM ET/ 8PM PT on May 18 (11AM on May 19 in Taiwan Time), and we can expect to hear all about the company’s developments in the AI space. It’ll be followed that same day by a keynote from Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. Computex this year will, perhaps unsurprisingly, focus heavily on AI, with the overall theme being “AI Next.” It’ll also highlight products in three categories: AI & Robotics, Next-Gen Tech and Future Mobility. An estimated 1,400 exhibitors will be in attendance, , Acer and AMD, all of which have previously at . Computex 2025 will run from May 20 to May 23. Source link #watch #NVIDIA #CEO #Jensen #Huang #deliver #Computex #keynote Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Perth Dental Rooms dentist David Hurst was allowed to practice despite previous conviction for fraud Perth Dental Rooms dentist David Hurst was allowed to practice despite previous conviction for fraud A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud. Source link #Perth #Dental #Rooms #dentist #David #Hurst #allowed #practice #previous #conviction #fraud Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

United Airlines says it has ‘no other choice’ but to cancel flights from Newark airport United Airlines says it has ‘no other choice’ but to cancel flights from Newark airport United Airlines will cancel 35 daily round-trip flights from Newark Liberty International Airport. CEO Scott Kirby cites the airport’s inability to handle the scheduled flight volume. The decision comes after more than 20% of FAA staff members walked off the job. United Airlines is canceling dozens of daily flights to and from Newark Liberty International Airport because the airport “cannot handle the number of planes” coming in and out. CEO Scott Kirby made the announcement on Friday, citing a staff shortage at the airport’s air traffic control. “Newark airport cannot handle the number of planes that are scheduled to operate there in the weeks and months ahead,” Kirby said in a letter to customers. “We feel like there is no other choice in order to protect our customers.” Air traffic control issues have plagued Newark in recent weeks, causing major delays. In response, many airport workers walked off the job, exacerbating the problem. “Technology that FAA air traffic controllers rely on to manage the airplanes coming in and out of Newark airport failed, resulting in dozens of diverted flights, hundreds of delayed and canceled flights, and worst of all, thousands of customers with disrupted travel plans,” Kirby said in a statement to customers on Friday. Kirby blamed a “chronically understaffed” air traffic control facility and a lack of intervention as the root causes. The airline operates around 300 daily round-trip flights on average. United, which operates as a major hub there, has long pushed the government to reclassify Newark as a “Level 3” airport, which would allow the FAA to limit the number of scheduled flights based on capacity and infrastructure constraints. Several factors have contributed to the ongoing air traffic controller shortage in the United States. A 2023 report from the Department of Transportation found that the FAA still faced staffing challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a pause on training. The report said the FAA “lacks a plan to address” the staffing issues, which “in turn poses a risk to the continuity of air traffic operations.” Air traffic controllers are also hard to staff because they have specific age requirements. The FAA requires that air traffic controllers retire when they turn 56, and the agency is now only accepting applications from people under the age of 31. In a call with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, however, Kirby expressed optimism: “We’re pleased that the new administration has put together a proposal for a large, systemwide investment in FAA technology, infrastructure and staffing,” he said. Duffy said Thursday the FAA is on track to hire 2,000 new air traffic controllers this year. His plan also includes monetary incentives of up to $10,000 for academy graduates who are assigned to “hard-to-staff” air traffic facilities. The proposal would also provide financial incentives to staff, reward academy graduates, and expand the number of instructors. “Today’s actions will supercharge the air traffic controller workforce from both retention and hiring side of the equation — bringing us one step closer to reversing decades of staffing declines,” Duffy said in a statement. Duffy added on X: “We are working to harden the system. But this is why it’s critical that we build an all-new air traffic control system.” United’s CEO unveiled a three-point plan in March to reduce delays. The plan focused on investing in staffing, technology, and facilities, after the company announced it would cut back on its domestic flight schedule by 4% in July. Newark Liberty International Airport did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #United #Airlines #choice #cancel #flights #Newark #airport Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The last pope? An ominous ancient prophecy resurfaces after Pope Francis death. The last pope? An ominous ancient prophecy resurfaces after Pope Francis death. A legend involving an ancient doomsday prophesy could be interpreted to say Pope Francis’ death marked the last head of the Catholic Church – but don’t get too worried. The legend traces back to a 12th-century Irish saint (St. Malachy) and a long list of foretold popes, beginning in the 1100s and ending after 112 popes. Experts say there there are lots of flaws in the prediction. St. Malachy has received renewed attention because Francis, who died on April 21 at the age of 88, could mark the 112th pope on that list. That means, depending on how the list is interpreted, this could be the first time in nearly 1,000 years there is no new pope foretold by St. Malachy. The prophecy has sparked the imagination of believers, Catholic and otherwise, at several successions of popes. In 2018, it received attention when the History Channel aired a documentary called “The Last Pope?” A 1922 New York Times report claimed the prophecies “truly pictured” the three most recent popes. Experts, however, generally don’t put much stock in the legend. The most prominent red flag: Malachy probably didn’t even write the list, which entered the historical record hundreds of years after his death. “The prophecies are a forgery,” said Fr. James Weiss, an Episcopal priest and professor of church history at Boston College. Problems with St. Malachy legend arise quickly The text in question is a list of 112 phrases said to be associated with popes, beginning with Celestine II, who was named pope in 1143, Weiss said. The popes are not specifically named. Examples of the phrases include “swift bear” and “rose of Umbria.” From Malachy’s time through the late 16th century when historians largely believe the list was actually written, the descriptions are quite accurate, Weiss said. After that, however, it’s “hit or miss,” with some examples appearing to line up to real popes and others that are much more of a stretch. The 112th pope was described as “Peter the Roman.” The prophecy goes on in a short paragraph to describe what some interpret to be the end of the world, or “second coming” of Jesus. The paragraph describes the destruction of the “city of seven hills” (presumably Rome) and a “dreadful judge.” Weiss said the common doomsday interpretation of the paragraph could be entirely off; it could refer to a non-apocalyptic event and perhaps judgement by a nation’s leader. Is the prophecy real? John Hogue, who runs a blog on prophecies and sells “private readings,” appeared in the History Channel documentary as a believer in the prediction, calling it highly accurate. In general, historical and religious scholars don’t put much stock in it. The time between Malachy’s life and the first historical mention of the prophecy is the first red flag in its authenticity, said Joëlle Rollo-Koster, medieval history professor at the University of Rhode Island and lead editor of “The Cambridge History of the Papacy.” The real Malachy knew the saint Bernard of Clairvaux, an “intellectual giant of the 12th century” and a credible witness, Rollo-Koster said. Bernard admired Malachy so much that he wrote a biography about him, but never mentioned any prophecy. “As an historian, I am hardcore on the evidence, and that, for me, is the ultimate proof that Malachy … did not utter prophecies or write prophecies,” she said. What do Catholics believe? Pope chosen in conclave will lead one of the largest religions. The so-called prophecy itself is so accurate through the 1580s to 1590s precisely because it wasn’t written until then, Weiss argued. Whoever did write it had great historical knowledge of popes and chose Malachy, who was relatively obscure, as a prophet. Weiss said some scholars believe the prophecy was written in support of a cardinal who was campaigning to be the next pope. Granted, some of the predictions since then are strikingly relevant to the popes they align to, Weiss said. For example, the prediction that aligns with Pope John Paul II, two popes ago, is “from the labor of the sun.” John Paul II, as it happens, was born during a solar eclipse and was buried during a solar eclipse, Weiss said. Pope John Paul II speaking from the balcony of the Papal Palace at Castel Gandolfo, circa 1980. Others have very little to do with real popes, but believers have tried to fit them into the prophecy by “strangulating the evidence,” Weiss said. For instance, the “swift bear” referring to Pope Clement XIV in the 1700s has no resemblance to the real man, who was a slow, deliberate and indecisive person, Weiss said. Is Francis the last pope? Francis was the 266th pope in ******** history, but only the 101st pope officially recognized by the Church since Malachy’s time. So why do people believe he is the 112th and final pope referenced in the prophecy? That’s because there were periods in Church history when multiple leaders claimed to be pope at the same time, Weiss said. Believers in Malachy’s prophecy include in the count a few of those antipopes – figures not formally recognized by the ********. Francis also doesn’t really fit the “Peter the Roman” description. Some believe that because St. Francis of Assisi’s father was named Pietro, or Peter, the prophecy still fits, Weiss said. Pope Francis took his papal name from Francis of Assisi. There’s also a debated punctuation in the text of the prophecy that some argue suggests there could be an undetermined number of additional popes after the 111th and before Peter the Roman, Weiss said. He thinks it’s really just a typo. Any way you slice it, it’s hard to apply logic to something that is inherently illogical, Rollo-Koster said. “It’s difficult because you’re just trying to play with numbers and rationalize when it’s somebody who is inventing this in the 16th century,” she said. A conclave to select a new pope is set to begin May 7, during which cardinals cordoned off within the Sistine Chapel in Rome will cast votes and signal their decisions to the public via colored smoke. They will meet until the next pope has been elected. All signs point to a pope after Francis. ********’s ‘May Madness’: Will new pope be progressive or will church turn back the clock? As for the myth, Rollo-Koster said eras in history when people relied on prophecies reveal a lack of control about their lives and deaths. Today, we have more scientific certainties, she said. “The real test of faith is not in conspiracy theories and cloudy predictions, but in our ability to read the Gospels and interpret the signs of the times,” Weiss said. “That’s the task of every Christian, and what Pope Francis did brilliantly in his writings on peace, poverty and saving the climate.” This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The last pope? St. Malachy’s doomsday prophecy explained. Source link #pope #ominous #ancient #prophecy #resurfaces #Pope #Francis #death Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]