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Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies from rare disease – CNN Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies from rare disease – CNN Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies from rare disease CNNPrince Frederik of Luxembourg dead at 22 from rare genetic condition Fox NewsPrince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder CBS NewsLuxembourg’s Prince Frederik Dies at 22 from Rare Genetic Condition: ‘He Is My Superhero,’ Says Dad Prince Robert PEOPLESecret Service Shoots Armed Man Outside the White House The Daily Beast Source link #Prince #Frederik #Luxembourg #dies #rare #disease #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

iRacing Reveals New Arca Menards Stock Cars iRacing Reveals New Arca Menards Stock Cars Today the developers of iRacing showcased three new cars coming with the 2025 Season 2 update, the Arca Menards Series Stock Cars. Source link #iRacing #Reveals #Arca #Menards #Stock #Cars Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Divina D’Anna’s rise from small Kimberley community to re-election: A story of hope for young Aboriginal women Divina D’Anna’s rise from small Kimberley community to re-election: A story of hope for young Aboriginal women Re-elected Kimberley MLA Divina D’Anna describes her rise from a small Kimberley bush community to a second term in Parliament a story of hope for young Aboriginal women. Source link #Divina #DAnnas #rise #small #Kimberley #community #reelection #story #hope #young #Aboriginal #women Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Insiders Buying Strickland Metals Might Wish They Invested More, Stock Gains 19% Insiders Buying Strickland Metals Might Wish They Invested More, Stock Gains 19% Strickland Metals Limited (ASX:STK) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The stock rose 19%, resulting in a AU$31m rise in the company’s market capitalisation, translating to a gain of 27% on their initial investment. As a result, their original purchase of AU$785.7k worth of stock is now worth AU$999.1k. While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, logic dictates you should pay some attention to whether insiders are buying or selling shares. View our latest analysis for Strickland Metals The insider Shane Ball made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for AU$404k worth of shares at a price of AU$0.059 each. Although we like to see insider buying, we note that this large purchase was at significantly below the recent price of AU$0.086. While it does suggest insiders consider the stock undervalued at lower prices, this transaction doesn’t tell us much about what they think of current prices. While Strickland Metals insiders bought shares during the last year, they didn’t sell. They paid about AU$0.068 on average. It is certainly positive to see that insiders have invested their own money in the company. But we must note that the investments were made at well below today’s share price. You can see a visual depiction of insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last 12 months, below. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below! ASX:STK Insider Trading Volume March 10th 2025 Strickland Metals is not the only stock that insiders are buying. For those who like to find small cap companies at attractive valuations, this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket. I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. I reckon it’s a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. It appears that Strickland Metals insiders own 19% of the company, worth about AU$37m. We’ve certainly seen higher levels of insider ownership elsewhere, but these holdings are enough to suggest alignment between insiders and the other shareholders. It doesn’t really mean much that no insider has traded Strickland Metals shares in the last quarter. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. Insiders do have a stake in Strickland Metals and their transactions don’t cause us concern. While it’s good to be aware of what’s going on with the insider’s ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. To that end, you should learn about the 5 warning signs we’ve spotted with Strickland Metals (including 4 which don’t sit too well with us). Story Continues Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Source link #Insiders #Buying #Strickland #Metals #Invested #Stock #Gains Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bitcoin falls as volatility continues after Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan Bitcoin falls as volatility continues after Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan Bitcoin fell on Monday as volatility in the price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency continues following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to create a strategic bitcoin reserve for the United States. Bitcoin was trading at $81,712, down over 5% but off earlier lows, at 9:42 a.m. Singapore time, according to Coin Metrics. The reserve will be funded by coins that have been seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases and there are no plans for the U.S. government to buy more bitcoin. After the strategic reserve announcement last Thursday, crypto prices declined as investors were disappointed it wasn’t a more aggressive program. Other cryptocurrency prices also dropped on Monday. Both ether and XRP were down about 7.5% at around 9:43 a.m. Singapore time. Some investors, however, said the move to establish a reserve was bullish in the long-term. “I absolutely think the market has this wrong,” Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “The market is short-term disappointed” that the government didn’t say it was immediately going to start acquiring 100,000 or 200,000 bitcoin, he added. Hougan pointed towards comments on X from White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks, who said the U.S. would look for “budget-neutral strategies for acquiring additional bitcoin, provided that those strategies have no incremental costs on American taxpayers.” “I think the right question to ask is: did this executive order make it more likely that in the future, bitcoin will be a geopolitically important currency or asset? Will other governments look to follow the U.S.’s lead and build their own strategic reserve? And to me, the answer to that is emphatically yes,” Hougan said. “The reason that questions matters is that’s the question that determines if bitcoin is $80,000 a coin or $1 million a coin.” Hougan called the decline in crypto prices a “short-term setback.” “I think the market will soon find its footing and realize that actually this is incredibly bullish long term for this asset and for crypto as a whole,” he said. Source link #Bitcoin #falls #volatility #continues #Trumps #bitcoin #reserve #plan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Seahawks to trade DK Metcalf to Steelers for 2025 second-round pick, WR to sign $150M deal, per reports – CBS Sports Seahawks to trade DK Metcalf to Steelers for 2025 second-round pick, WR to sign $150M deal, per reports – CBS Sports Seahawks to trade DK Metcalf to Steelers for 2025 second-round pick, WR to sign $150M deal, per reports CBS SportsSources: Steelers trading for star WR Metcalf ESPNWATCH: Reacting to Steelers’ massive trade for DK Metcalf Pittsburgh Post-GazetteReport: Chargers are ‘top choice’ for star wide receiver Yahoo SportsPotential Patriots target DK Metcalf traded from Seahawks to Steelers Pats Pulpit Source link #Seahawks #trade #Metcalf #Steelers #secondround #pick #sign #150M #deal #reports #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Bitcoin falls as volatility continues after Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan Bitcoin falls as volatility continues after Trump’s bitcoin reserve plan Bitcoin fell on Monday as volatility in the price of the world’s largest cryptocurrency continues following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump to create a strategic bitcoin reserve for the United States. Bitcoin was trading at $81,712, down over 5% but off earlier lows, at 9:42 a.m. Singapore time, according to Coin Metrics. The reserve will be funded by coins that have been seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases and there are no plans for the U.S. government to buy more bitcoin. After the strategic reserve announcement last Thursday, crypto prices declined as investors were disappointed it wasn’t a more aggressive program. Other cryptocurrency prices also dropped on Monday. Both ether and XRP were down about 7.5% at around 9:43 a.m. Singapore time. Some investors, however, said the move to establish a reserve was bullish in the long-term. “I absolutely think the market has this wrong,” Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “The market is short-term disappointed” that the government didn’t say it was immediately going to start acquiring 100,000 or 200,000 bitcoin, he added. Hougan pointed towards comments on X from White House Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks, who said the U.S. would look for “budget-neutral strategies for acquiring additional bitcoin, provided that those strategies have no incremental costs on American taxpayers.” “I think the right question to ask is: did this executive order make it more likely that in the future, bitcoin will be a geopolitically important currency or asset? Will other governments look to follow the U.S.’s lead and build their own strategic reserve? And to me, the answer to that is emphatically yes,” Hougan said. “The reason that questions matters is that’s the question that determines if bitcoin is $80,000 a coin or $1 million a coin.” Hougan called the decline in crypto prices a “short-term setback.” “I think the market will soon find its footing and realize that actually this is incredibly bullish long term for this asset and for crypto as a whole,” he said. Source link #Bitcoin #falls #volatility #continues #Trumps #bitcoin #reserve #plan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Geelong Cats recruit Bailey Smith ‘jumping out of his skin’ to play round one clash with Fremantle Dockers Geelong Cats recruit Bailey Smith ‘jumping out of his skin’ to play round one clash with Fremantle Dockers Geelong star recruit Bailey Smith will play his first game in Cats colours against Fremantle on Saturday. Source link #Geelong #Cats #recruit #Bailey #Smith #jumping #skin #play #clash #Fremantle #Dockers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Small plane crashes with 5 aboard in Pennsylvania Small plane crashes with 5 aboard in Pennsylvania A Beechcraft Bonanza crashed in Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon with five people aboard, according to the Federal Aviation Authority. The small aircraft went down near a retirement village south of Lancaster Airport, the Manheim Borough Police Department told ABC News. PHOTO: Flames and plumes of smoke are seen billowing following a small plane ****** in Lititz, Manheim Township, Pa., Mar. 9, 2025. (Brian K. Pipkin) The plane had just departed from the airport shortly before it crashed, authorities said during a briefing on Sunday evening, adding that the plane might have skidded about 100 feet after it first made contact with the ground. No one was hurt on the ground, officials confirmed. All five passengers were transported to Lancaster General Hospital, where trauma and emergency teams were at the ready to provide care, according to hospital spokesperson. Two of the patients were later transported to Lehigh Valley Health Network’s burn center by PennSTAR flight crews, the spokesperson said, and one patient was transported there by ground ambulance. Two patients remain hospitalized at Lancaster General as of Sunday night, they added. MORE: Security scare that led to diverted flight was hoax by 2 young children: FBI The plane ****** occurred around 3 p.m., according to the FAA, which said it will investigate. The National Transportation Safety Board is also monitoring the situation According to audio from Air Traffic Control, the pilot told the Lancaster Airport control tower that his plane “has an open door we need to return for landing.” PHOTO: Flames and plumes of smoke are seen billowing following a small plane ****** in Lititz, Manheim Township, Pa., Mar. 9, 2025. (Brian K Pipkin) ATC then cleared the plane to return, but a few seconds later the controller told the plane to “pull up,” the audio revealed. Images taken by witnesses and shared with ABC News showed flames and smoke billowing from the ****** site in Lititz, Manheim Township. MORE: Video captures FedEx plane’s engine in flames after bird collision Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro posted a statement on X.com saying, “Our team at @PAStatePolice is on the ground assisting local first responders following the small private plane ****** near Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township. All Commonwealth resources are available as the response continues, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.” Information will be released as it becomes available, the NTSB said. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Small plane crashes with 5 aboard in Pennsylvania originally appeared on abcnews.go.com Source link #Small #plane #crashes #aboard #Pennsylvania Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

UCLA avenges losses to USC in Big Ten title game – ESPN UCLA avenges losses to USC in Big Ten title game – ESPN UCLA avenges losses to USC in Big Ten title game ESPNBig Ten Wrestling Championship 2025 Brackets, Live Updates And Results FloWrestlingUSC vs. UCLA, Act 3: Where to watch Big Ten women’s basketball tournament championship CBS SportsUCLA dominates rival USC to lock up double bye in Big Ten tournament Yahoo Sports Source link #UCLA #avenges #losses #USC #Big #Ten #title #game #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lab-grown food could be sold in *** in two years Lab-grown food could be sold in *** in two years BBC This lab-grown Wagyu steak is ready to eat, but can’t be sold in the *** because it has not yet been approved Meat, dairy and sugar grown in a lab could be on ***** in the *** for human consumption for the first time within two years from now, sooner than expected. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods. Such products are grown from cells in small chemical plants. *** firms have led the way in the field scientifically but feel they have been held back by the current regulations. Dog food made from meat that was grown in factory vats went on ***** in the *** for the first time last month. In 2020, Singapore became the first country to authorise the ***** of cell-cultivated meat for human consumption, followed by the United States three years later and Israel last year. However, Italy and the US states of Alabama and Florida have instituted bans. The FSA is to develop new regulations by working with experts from high-tech food firms and academic researchers. It says it aims to complete the full safety assessment of two lab-grown foods within the two-year process it is starting. But critics say that having the firms involved in drawing up the new rules represents a conflict of interest. The initiative is in response to concerns by *** firms that they are losing ground to competition overseas, where approvals processes take half the time. Prof Robin May, the FSA’s chief scientist, told BBC News that there would be no compromise on consumer safety. “We are working very closely with the companies involved and academic groups to work together to design a regulatory structure that is good for them, but at all costs ensures the safety of these products remains as high as it possibly can,” he said. But critics such as Pat Thomas, director of the campaign group Beyond GM, are not convinced by this approach. “The companies involved in helping the FSA to draw up these regulations are the ones most likely to benefit from deregulation and if this were any other type of food product, we would be outraged by it,” she said. BBC News The cells are grown in fermentation tanks and then processed to look like food The science minister, Lord Vallance, took issue with the process being described as “deregulation”. “It is not deregulation, it is pro-innovation regulation,” he told BBC News. “It is an important distinction, because we are trying to get the regulation aligned with the needs of innovation and reduce some of the bureaucracy and duplication.” Lab-grown foods are grown into plant or animal tissue from tiny cells. This can sometimes involve gene editing to tweak the food’s properties. The claimed benefits are that they are better for the environment and potentially healthier. The government is keen for lab-grown food firms to thrive because it hopes they can create new jobs and economic growth. The *** is good at the science, but the current approvals process is much slower than in other countries. Singapore, the US and Israel in particular have faster procedures. Ivy Farm Technologies in Oxford is ready to go with lab-grown steaks, made from cells taken from Wagyu and Aberdeen Angus cows. The firm applied for approval to sell its steaks to restaurants at the beginning of last year. Ivy Farm’s CEO, Dr Harsh Amin, explained that two years was a very long time to wait. “If we can shorten that to less than a year, while maintaining the very highest of Britain’s food safety standards, that would help start-up companies like ours to thrive.” These lab-grown crystals look like sugar and are much sweeter Dr Alicia Graham has a similar story. Working at Imperial College’s Bezos centre in west London, she has found a way to grow an alternative to sugar. It involves introducing a gene found in a berry into yeast. This process enables her to produce large amounts of the crystals that make it taste sweet. It doesn’t make you ****, she says, and so is a potential sweetener and healthy substitute in fizzy drinks. In this case I am allowed to taste it. It was incredibly sweet and slightly sour and fruity, reminding me of lemon sherbet. But Dr Graham’s firm, MadeSweetly, is not allowed to sell it until it gets approval. “The path to getting approval is not straightforward,” she tells me. “They are all new technologies, which are not easy for the regulator to keep up with. But that means that we don’t have one specific route to product approval, and that is what we would like.” The FSA says it will complete a full safety assessment of two lab-grown foods within the next two years and have the beginnings of a faster and better system for applications for approvals of new lab-grown foods. Prof May of the FSA says the purpose of working with experts from the companies involved as well as academics is to get the science right. “It can be quite complex, and it is critical that we understand the science to make sure the foods are safe before authorising them.” But Ms Thomas says that these high-tech foods may not be as environmentally friendly as they are made out to be as it takes energy to make them and that in some cases their health benefits are being oversold. “Lab-grown foods are ultimately ultra-processed foods and we are in an era where we are trying to get people to eat fewer ultra-processed foods because they have health implications,” he said. “And it is worth saying that these ultra-processed foods have not been in the human diet before.” Source link #Labgrown #food #sold #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Perth traffic: Mitchell Freeway havoc after crashes and breakdown Perth traffic: Mitchell Freeway havoc after crashes and breakdown There is a major traffic blockage on Mitchel Freeway southbound after a ******. Traffic is extremely slow on approach to the Erindale Road entry ramp in Stirling, with motorists parked in the left emergency lane and out of their vehicles. Emergency services are on the scene. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. A ****** on Canning Highway eastbound before North Lake Road in Attadale has caused a bank up of traffic. Motorists should proceed with caution. Traffic is also backed up on Mitchell Freeway northbound after Ocean Reef Road In Heathridge following an accident. Emergency services have closed the right lane and motorists are out of their vehicles. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. A breakdown on the same freeway southbound after Burns Beach Road in Joondalup is also causing problems, with traffic slow in the area. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Source link #Perth #traffic #Mitchell #Freeway #havoc #crashes #breakdown Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Olathe Police’s search for missing man, Jordan Yust, continues Olathe Police’s search for missing man, Jordan Yust, continues OLATHE, Kan. — The search for 37-year-old Jordan Yust continues as Olathe Police lead the missing person investigation. Yust was last seen on Monday. His car was located on 69 Highway near 247th St. in Miami County, but he has not been found. In a Facebook post, the Miami County Sheriff’s Office asked that anybody in that area on Monday between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. review dash camera footage and call police with any information relevant to the missing person case. Reports can be called into Olathe *** at 913-971-6363. Family members ask that people in the area also check their home security camera footage as well. JoCo fire captain dies while fighting fire Saturday afternoon “It would be Jordan on foot, is what we’re looking for. We know his car was left running on the side of the highway. It was northbound on 69, around 247th Street. So we would be just trying to find any indication of where he might be going, timestamps of where he has been. Then that will help us narrow down the search,” said Yust’s brother-in-law, Jeff Maxwell. Family members tell FOX4 the search is mainly focused in northern Miami County and Southern Johnson County. People in the search area asked to check land, buildings, and security footage. “Check trail cams, check ring doorbells, dash cams, anything that might give us an indication of where Jordan was at, any indication of where he might be, so that we’ll have better ability to search and find him,” said Yust’s brother-in-law Jeff Maxwell. Olathe Police sent out the endangered missing adult alert on Tuesday. Yust was listed as endangered due to statements of self-harm. Police have no reason to believe Jordan is a danger to the community. “He’s an amazing friend, amazing brother-in-law, amazing husband. He’s got three kids,” Maxwell explained. “We just want him home. So he’s got a lot of people who love him and care about him.” The Miami County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Olathe *** in the search for Jordan, along with several other law enforcement agencies, including the Bates County Sheriff’s Office, who responded with their mounted patrol, UTV/ATV, and drone units. Family members are trying to get the word out to as many people as possible as they continue to search for their loved one. “Jordan, if you’re seeing this, we love you. We want you to come back. Your kids are missing you. Please come back,” Maxwell said. A GoFundMe has been set up to help Jordan’s wife and children. 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 FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. Source link #Olathe #Polices #search #missing #man #Jordan #Yust #continues Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hundreds reported killed in sectarian violence in Syria’s Alawite heartland – The Washington Post Hundreds reported killed in sectarian violence in Syria’s Alawite heartland – The Washington Post Hundreds reported killed in sectarian violence in Syria’s Alawite heartland The Washington PostSyrian government loyalists accused of executing civilians as violence erupts CNNWho are Syria’s Alawites and why are they being targeted under Al-Sharaa’s rule? Hindustan TimesSyria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting The New York Times Source link #Hundreds #reported #killed #sectarian #violence #Syrias #Alawite #heartland #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tsitsipas cruises again at Indian Wells, Popyrin ousted Tsitsipas cruises again at Indian Wells, Popyrin ousted Stefanos Tsitsipas has showed off his impressive athleticism and defence, leaping for overheads and speeding around the court to beat Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-3 at Indian Wells. The eighth seed delivered a five-star performance to beat the Italian for the second time in as many weeks. Tsitsipas, downed the 28th-ranked Berrettini in the Dubai quarter-finals en route to the title last week, and improved to 5-1 in their head-to-head series. “I’m approaching these matches with determination and willingness to just leave it all out there on the court,” said the 26-year-old Greek. “I want to get out there on the court and be a gladiator, and that’s how I approach every single match I get to play.” Tsitsipas will surpass Andrey Rublev at No.7 in the rankings with a fourth-round win over 12th-seeded Dane Holger Rune, who beat Ugo Humbert of Poland 5-7 6-4 7-5. Australia’s Alexei Popyrin was also a third-round casualty, going down 5-7 6-3 6-3 to southern California native Marcos Giron. Sydneysider Popyrin, 25, converted just one of his 15 break point chances and 31-year-old Giron reached the fourth round of the tournament for the first time. Daniil Medvedev was on court for just 10 minutes before his American opponent Alex Michelsen was forced to retire due to illness after two games. The Russian fifth seed has lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final the past two years, and the Spaniard is once again on the opposite side of the draw. Medvedev will next face Tommy Paul of the US, who notched his 50th win at a Masters 1000 tournament with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Britain’s Cameron Norrie. Tallon Griekspoor toppled 29th-seeded Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard after stunning top seed Alexander Zverev in the previous round. Dutchman Griekspoor pounded 10 aces and broke Mpetshi Perricard’s mighty serve twice en route to the 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 win. With AAP. Source link #Tsitsipas #cruises #Indian #Wells #Popyrin #ousted Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This Popular Diet May Increase Your Risk of Colon ******* This Popular Diet May Increase Your Risk of Colon ******* Diet culture is, objectively, the worst—and it’s probably making you a lot less healthy, sometimes in potentially life-threatening ways. We all know that a key to good nutrition is generally a balanced diet, with most doctors favoring the Mediterranean and DASH diets, depending on individual patients’ needs. However, one diet that’s increasingly popular among millennial and Gen Z generations may be doing more harm than good, especially in terms of colon ******* risk. This is especially scary since the number of cases of colorectal cancers in people under the age of 50 has nearly doubled in the last 12 years. SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week The Diet Linked to Increased Colon ******* Risk According to a new study from the University of Toronto, low-carb diets may be linked to an increased risk of colon and colorectal cancers. “Colorectal ******* has always been thought of as being caused by a number of different factors including diet, gut microbiome, environment and genetics,” says senior author Dr. Alberto Martin, Ph.D., professor of immunology at University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine, said in a Temerty report. “Our question was, does diet influence the ability of specific bacteria to cause *******?” Related: 4 Colon ******* Signs Gastroenterologists and Colorectal Surgeons Are Begging You Not to Ignore The study examined three different diets, categorized as “normal,” “low-carb” and “Western-style” (meaning high in both **** and sugar) and their effects on gut bacteria and colorectal ******* development in mice. Researchers found that a specific strain of E. coli bacteria in the gut, when combined with a low-carb and low-soluble fiber diet, drove the growth of colon polyps, which can lead to colon *******. Their findings also indicated that a low-carb diet in mice was correlated to a thinner mucus lining in the gut. The mucus lining in the gut is an important barrier to protect colon cells from certain gut bacteria that can lead to tumors. Related: The Most Commonly Missed Early Sign of Colon *******, According to Gastroenterologists Can You Have a Low-Carb Diet and Still Protect Yourself Against Colorectal Cancers? Probably! There are caveats to this study, not least of which is that the study itself was done on mice and not human beings. It’s possible to have a low-carb diet while still consuming a healthy amount of soluble fiber as well. Researchers also found that adding probiotics and soluble fiber to the mice’s diet helped to counteract the impacts of the low-carb diet on their gut health. “We supplemented fiber and saw that it reduced the effects of the low-carb diet,” Dr. Martin said. “Now we are trying to find out which fiber sources are more beneficial, and which are less beneficial.” He added, “Our study highlights the potential dangers associated with long-term use of a low-carb, low-fiber diet, which is a common weight-reducing diet. More work is needed but we hope that it at least raises awareness.” Not willing to up your carb intake? Fret not: Check out these low-carb, high-fiber foods to keep your gut healthy and reduce your colorectal ******* risk. Up Next: Related: The One Thing Colon ******* Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do Sources Source link #Popular #Diet #Increase #Risk #Colon #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CDC to Study Potential Autism and Vaccine Links – AllSides CDC to Study Potential Autism and Vaccine Links – AllSides CDC to Study Potential Autism and Vaccine Links AllSidesC.D.C. Will Investigate Debunked Link Between Vaccines and Autism The New York TimesCDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link ABC NewsCDC announces investigation into link between autism, vaccines NewsNation Now Source link #CDC #Study #Potential #Autism #Vaccine #Links #AllSides Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Software bug at firm left NHS data ‘vulnerable to hackers’ Software bug at firm left NHS data ‘vulnerable to hackers’ Ben Morris Editor, Technology of Business Getty Images Medefer handles around 1,500 referrals a month The NHS is “looking into” allegations that patient data was left vulnerable to hacking due to a software flaw at a private medical services company. The flaw was found last November at Medefer, which handles 1,500 NHS patient referrals a month. The software engineer who discovered the flaw believes the problem had existed for at least six years. Medefer says there is no evidence the flaw had been in place that long and stressed that patient data has not been compromised. The flaw was fixed a few days after being discovered. In late February the company commissioned an external security agency to undertake a review of its data management systems. An NHS spokesperson said: “We are looking into the concerns raised about Medefer and will take further action if appropriate.” Medefer’s system allows patients to book virtual appointments with doctors, and gives those clinicians access to the appropriate patient data. However, the software bug, discovered in November, made Medefer’s internal patient record system vulnerable to hackers, the engineer said. The software engineer, who does not want to be named, was shocked by what he uncovered. “When I found it, I just thought ‘no, it can’t be’.” The problem was in bits of software called APIs (application programming interfaces), which allow different computer systems to talk to each other. The engineer says that at Medefer those APIs were not properly secured, and could potentially have been accessed by outsiders, who would have been able to see patient information. He said it was unlikely that patient information was taken from Medefer, but that without a full investigation, the company could not have known for sure. “I’ve worked in organisations where, if something like this happened, the whole system would be taken down immediately,” he said. On discovering the flaw the engineer told the company that an external cybersecurity expert should be bought in to investigate the problem, which he says the company did not do. Medefer says the external security agency has confirmed that it has found no evidence of any breach of data and that all the company’s data systems were currently secure. It says the process of investigating and fixing the API flaw was “extremely open”. Medefer said it had reported the issue to the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office) and the CQC (Care Quality Commission), “in the interests of transparency”, and that the ICO had confirmed there is no further action to be taken as there is no evidence of a breach. The engineer, who had been contracted in October to test for flaws in the company’s software, left the company in January. In a statement Dr Bahman Nedjat-Shokouhi, founder and CEO of Medefer, said: “There is no evidence of any patient data breach from our systems.” He confirmed that the flaw had been discovered in November and a fix was developed in 48 hours. “The external security agency has asserted that the allegation that this flaw could have provided access to large amounts of patients’ data is categorically false.” The security agency will complete its review later this week. Dr Nedjat-Shokouhi added: “We take our duties to patients and the NHS very seriously. We hold regular external security audits of our systems by independent external security agencies, undertaken on multiple occasions every year.” Getty Images Huge amounts of medical data has to be shared among doctors and hospitals Cybersecurity experts, who have looked at information supplied by the software engineer, have expressed their concern. “There is the possibility that Medefer stored data derived from the NHS not as securely as one would hope it would be,” said Prof Alan Woodward, a cybersecurity expert at the University of Surrey. “The database might be encrypted and all the other precautions taken, but if there is a way of glitching the API authorisation, anyone who knows how could potentially gain access,” he added. Another expert pointed out that as Medefer deals with highly-sensitive, medical data, the company should have bought in cybersecurity experts as soon as the problem was identified. “Even if the company suspected that no data was stolen, when facing an issue that could have resulted in a data breach, especially with data of the nature in question, an investigation and confirmation from a suitably qualified cybersecurity expert would be advisable,” says Scott Helme, a security researcher. Medefer was founded in 2013 by Dr Nedjat-Shokouhi, with a goal to improve outpatient care. Since then its technology has been used by NHS trusts across the country. In a statement the NHS spokesperson said those trusts are responsible for their contracts with the private sector. “Individual NHS organisations must ensure they meet their legal responsibilities and national data security standards to protect patient data when appointing suppliers, and we offer them support and training nationally on how this should be done.” Source link #Software #bug #firm #left #NHS #data #vulnerable #hackers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Fresh week brings cautious rebound as ASX edges higher Fresh week brings cautious rebound as ASX edges higher *********** shares have edged higher as a new trading week begins, but it could be a bumpy time ahead with ongoing uncertainty over US tariffs and global growth. Source link #Fresh #week #brings #cautious #rebound #ASX #edges #higher Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists Just Discovered a Huge Health Benefit of Coffee Scientists Just Discovered a Huge Health Benefit of Coffee As if coffee drinkers needed another excuse to keep brewing their favorite cup, new research suggests that coffee is beneficial for gut health. Known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, coffee has long been touted for its many health benefits. In fact, thousands of compounds are packed into every cup, helping to improve mental alertness, reduce inflammation, support heart health, and even ease post-workout pain. A recent study published in Nature Microbiology reveals a new benefit of coffee: It supports the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. What did researchers discover? In this study, researchers analyzed stool samples from 22,867 participants to understand the impact of coffee on gut bacteria. They categorized participants into three groups: the “never” group (those who drink fewer than three cups per month), “moderate” coffee drinkers (those who consumed at least three cups per month up to three cups a day), and “heavy” coffee drinkers (those who drink three or more cups per day). Related: The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Order Coffee or Tea on an Airplane The researchers found that coffee drinkers had high levels of one specific bacteria strain, L. asaccharolyticus. The results suggest that drinking coffee can have a positive effect on your gut by helping the growth of good bacteria — an exciting win for coffee drinkers. How important is it to have a healthy gut in the first place? “It turns out that the microbiome in the gut is probably way more important than we even ever expected,” says Michael Caplan, MD, clinical professor at the University of Chicago and chief scientific officer at Endeavor Health. He explains that the beneficial bacteria in our gut are essential to our overall health, and having a diverse microbiome is crucial. A healthy gut can help prevent traveler’s diarrhea, antibiotic-induced diarrhea, and may even play a role in managing obesity, heart disease, and chemotherapy outcomes, according to Caplan. Our gut also houses the majority of our immune cells, making it vital to protect and maintain its strength. A healthy gut also supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and influences our thoughts. Have you ever felt nervous and noticed your gut starting to feel uneasy? Our gut and brain are closely intertwined. How exactly does coffee boost beneficial bacteria? Dr. Chaplan points out that it’s actually not only the caffeine that boosts the beneficial bacteria, as even drinking decaf coffee has a positive effect on our gut. The key contributors are likely the polyphenols, including chlorogenic acid and quinic acid, found in coffee, which help boost the growth of this beneficial bacteria. Science suggests that polyphenols act like prebiotics. They feed and encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. Are there limitations to the study findings? As with any new discovery, further research is needed, especially when it comes to the potential of L. saccharolytic. Dr. Chaplan explains that this bacteria strain has only been identified in the past five years, so we don’t yet fully understand how it contributes to health benefits. Could it help reduce mortality or improve outcomes in heart disease or *******? More research is needed to understand how this bacteria could contribute to reducing disease and improving health. How much coffee does one need to drink to gain these benefits? “It’s very safe to have one or two cups of coffee a day, and that would be enough to stimulate your intestinal flora to be poised to help you improve your long-term health,” says Dr. Caplan. This aligns with FDA recommendations, which keep caffeine intake to no more than 400 milligrams a day or about four cups of brewed coffee. Related: A New Study Says Morning Coffee Drinkers May Get More Benefits Than Those Who Sip It All Day And good news for those who love a little splash of milk or sprinkle of sugar in their coffee, the study showed that these additions don’t affect the gut health benefits. The bottom line This new research is exciting news for coffee drinkers, as coffee has yet to be linked to improved gut health. But don’t forget about other foods and drinks that can also support a healthy gut, such as yogurt, kefir, fermented foods like kefir, kimchi and sauerkraut, and kombucha. Read the original article on Food & Wine Source link #Scientists #Discovered #Huge #Health #Benefit #Coffee Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

LIVE: Israel cuts off Gaza’s electricity supply ahead of truce talks – Al Jazeera English LIVE: Israel cuts off Gaza’s electricity supply ahead of truce talks – Al Jazeera English LIVE: Israel cuts off Gaza’s electricity supply ahead of truce talks Al Jazeera EnglishIsraeli Energy Minister Cuts Off Electricity to Gaza The New York TimesIsrael cuts electricity to last facility in Gaza receiving Israeli power CNN Source link #LIVE #Israel #cuts #Gazas #electricity #supply #ahead #truce #talks #Jazeera #English Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack Getty Images Hackers thought to be working for the North Korean regime have successfully cashed out at least $300m (£232m) of their record-breaking $1.5bn crypto heist. The criminals, known as Lazarus Group, swiped the huge haul of digital tokens in a hack on crypto exchange ByBit two weeks ago. Since then, it’s been a cat-and-mouse game to track and block the hackers from successfully converting the crypto into usable cash. Experts say the infamous hacking team is working nearly 24 hours a day – potentially funnelling the money into the regime’s military development. “Every minute matters for the hackers who are trying to confuse the money trail and they are extremely sophisticated in what they’re doing,” says Dr Tom Robinson, co-founder of crypto investigators Elliptic. Out of all the criminal actors involved in crypto currency, North Korea is the best at laundering crypto, Dr Robinson says. “I imagine they have an entire room of people doing this using automated tools and years of experience. We can also see from their activity that they only take a few hours break each day, possibly working in shifts to get the crypto turned into cash.” Elliptic’s analysis tallies with ByBit, which says that 20% of the funds have now “gone dark”, meaning it is unlikely to ever be recovered. The US and allies accuse the North Koreans of carrying out dozens of hacks in recent years to fund the regime’s military and nuclear development. On 21 February the criminals hacked one of ByBit’s suppliers to secretly alter the digital wallet address that 401,000 Ethereum crypto coins were being sent to. ByBit thought it was transferring the funds to its own digital wallet, but instead sent it all to the hackers. Getty Images ByBit CEO Ben Zhou is hoping to reclaim some of the stolen funds through a bounty project Ben Zhou, the CEO of ByBit, assured customers that none of their funds had been taken. The firm has since replenished the stolen coins with loans from investors, but is in Zhou’s words “waging war on Lazarus”. ByBit’s Lazarus Bounty programme is encouraging members of the public to trace the stolen funds and get them frozen where possible. All crypto transactions are displayed on a public blockchain, so it’s possible to track the money as it’s moved around by the Lazarus Group. If the hackers try to use a mainstream crypto service to attempt to turn the coins into normal money like dollars, the crypto coins can be frozen by the company if they think they are linked to crime. So far 20 people have shared more than $4m in rewards for successfully identifying $40m of the stolen money and alerting crypto firms to block transfers. But experts are downbeat about the chances of the rest of the funds being recoverable, given the North Korean expertise in hacking and laundering the money. “North Korea is a very closed system and closed economy so they created a successful industry for hacking and laundering and they don’t care about the negative impression of cyber crime,” Dr Dorit Dor from cyber security company Check Point said. Another problem is that not all crypto companies are as willing to help as others. Crypto exchange eXch is being accused by ByBit and others of not stopping the criminals cashing out. More than $90m has been successfully funnelled through this exchange. But over email the elusive owner of eXch – Johann Roberts – disputed that. He admits they didn’t initially stop the funds, as his company is in a long-running dispute with ByBit, and he says his team wasn’t sure the coins were definitely from the hack. He says he is now co-operating, but argues that mainstream companies that identify crypto customers are abandoning the private and anonymous benefits of crypto currency. FBI Park Jin Hyok is one of the alleged Lazarus Group hackers North Korea has never admitted being behind the Lazarus Group, but is thought to be the only country in the world using its hacking powers for financial gain. Previously the Lazarus Group hackers targeted banks, but have in the last five years specialised in attacking cryptocurrency companies. The industry is less well protected with fewer mechanisms in place to stop them laundering the funds. Recent hacks linked to North Korea include: The 2019 hack on UpBit for $41mThe $275m theft of crypto from exchange KuCoin (most of the funds were recovered)The 2022 Ronin Bridge attack which saw hackers make off with $600m in cryptoApproximately $100m in crypto was stolen in an attack on Atomic Wallet in 2023 In 2020, the US added North Koreans accused of being part of the Lazarus Group to its Cyber Most Wanted list. But the chances of the individuals ever being arrested are extremely slim unless they leave their country. Source link #North #Korean #hackers #cash #hundreds #millions #1.5bn #ByBit #hack Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

US talking to four different groups on ***** of TikTok US talking to four different groups on ***** of TikTok Donald Trump says his administration is in contact with four different groups about the ***** of ********-owned social media platform TikTok, and all the options were good. TikTok’s fate has been up in the air since a law requiring its owner ByteDance to either sell it on national security grounds or face a ban took effect on January 19. Trump, after taking office on January 20, signed an executive order seeking to delay by 75 days the enforcement of the law. Asked if there was going to soon be a deal on TikTok, Trump told reporters aboard the Air Force One, “it could”. “We’re dealing with four different groups, and a lot of people want it … all four are good,” he said on Sunday. TikTok and ByteDance did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment outside of normal business hours. The turmoil at TikTok has attracted several potential buyers, including former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, who have expressed interest in the fast-growing business analysts estimate could be worth as much as $US50 billion ($A80 billion). Source link #talking #groups #***** #TikTok Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Oil prices decline as investors continue to fret over tariff impact Oil prices decline as investors continue to fret over tariff impact By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Monday as concern about the impact of U.S. import tariffs on global economic growth and fuel demand, as well as rising output from OPEC+ producers, cooled investor appetite for riskier assets. Brent crude fell 25 cents, or 0.4%, to $70.11 a barrel by 0037 GMT after settling up 90 cents on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $66.76 a barrel, down 28 cents, or 0.4%, after closing 68 cents higher in the previous trading session. WTI declined for a seventh successive week, the longest losing streak since November 2023, while Brent was down for a third consecutive week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed then delayed tariffs on its key oil suppliers Canada and Mexico while raising taxes on ******** goods. China retaliated against the U.S. and Canada with tariffs on agricultural products. “Crude oil was weighed down last week by U.S. tariff uncertainty, U.S. growth concerns, the potential lifting of U.S. sanctions on Russia, and OPEC+ opting to increase output,” IG analyst Tony Sycamore said in a client note. “Nonetheless, with much of the bad news likely factored in, we expect weekly support around $65/$62 to hold firm before a recovery back to $72.00,” he said in reference to the WTI price. Oil prices clawed back some loss on Friday after Trump said the U.S. would increase sanctions on Russia if the latter fails to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine. The U.S. is also studying ways to ease sanctions on Russia’s energy sector if Russia agrees to end its war with Ukraine, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Meanwhile, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia, collectively known as OPEC+, said it will proceed with oil output hikes from April. Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday said OPEC+ could reverse the decision in the event of market imbalance. Last week, Trump said he wanted to negotiate a deal with OPEC member Iran to prevent the latter seeking nuclear weapons – though Iran has said it is not seeking such weapons. Trump is pursuing a “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran under which the U.S. on Saturday rescinded a waiver that allowed Iraq to pay Iran for electricity, a State Department spokesperson said. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday said his country will not be bullied into negotiations. (Reporting by Florence Tan; Editing by Christopher Cushing) Source link #Oil #prices #decline #investors #continue #fret #tariff #impact Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

2025 Big Ten tournament: Bracket, schedule, game times for men's basketball – NCAA.com 2025 Big Ten tournament: Bracket, schedule, game times for men's basketball – NCAA.com 2025 Big Ten tournament: Bracket, schedule, game times for men’s basketball NCAA.comUCLA avenges losses to USC in Big Ten title game ESPNUSC vs. UCLA, Act 3: Where to watch Big Ten women’s basketball tournament championship CBS SportsUCLA dominates rival USC to lock up double bye in Big Ten tournament Yahoo Sports Source link #Big #Ten #tournament #Bracket #schedule #game #times #men039s #basketball #NCAA.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]