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Indian Wells 2025 results: British lucky loser Sonay Kartal beats Beatriz Haddad Maia in California Indian Wells 2025 results: British lucky loser Sonay Kartal beats Beatriz Haddad Maia in California After beating 38-year-old American qualifier Varvara Lepchenko in the first round, Kartal used the feel she has gained on the new-look Indian Wells courts, external over the past week to great effect against Haddad Maia. Haddad Maia, ranked 17th in the world, received a bye into the second round and looked out of sorts again as she slumped to a fifth successive defeat. Kartal’s run is another notable landmark for a player who has enjoyed one of the sharpest rises on the WTA Tour in the past year. In October, she won a maiden tour title in Monastir and cracked the world’s top 100 for the first time as a result. At the start of 2024, Kartal feared she would not play again that season because of a health scare that left her going “in and out of hospital”. But she returned to action within three months and has gone from strength to strength after saying the experience had changed her outlook. Source link #Indian #Wells #results #British #lucky #loser #Sonay #Kartal #beats #Beatriz #Haddad #Maia #California Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man in ‘serious condition’ after ‘major fight’ Man in ‘serious condition’ after ‘major fight’ Two men have been taken to hospital – one in a “serious condition” – following a “major fight in the town centre” with officers making two arrests. Suffolk Police were called to High Street, Newmarket, at around 15:40 GMT on Saturday, following a report of an “altercation” involving “a number” of people. It added that two people needed medical treatment. The East of England Ambulance service told the BBC: “It was a major fight in the town centre. Three ambulances were sent. One patient, a male, was taken to Addenbrooke’s hospital in a serious condition.” Two men, aged 26 and 23 from Newmarket, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, police said. In a social media post, the force previously said the road had been closed in both directions, but it has since reopened. A police spokesperson asked witnesses or people with information about the incident to “contact Bury St Edmunds Police quoting reference 37/12771/25”. Newmarket High Street has been closed by police after an altercation [BBC] Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Source link #Man #condition #major #fight Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened: What to know – LiveNOW from FOX Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened: What to know – LiveNOW from FOX Dysentery outbreak in Oregon leaves at least 40 sickened: What to know LiveNOW from FOXDysentery cases on the rise in the Portland area: 40 new cases reported in January alone USA TODAYDysentery Outbreak in Oregon Leaves at Least 40 Sickened — and Likely Many More, Experts Say PEOPLEPublic toilets could help stop the spread of dysentery (yes, dysentery) in Portland OregonLiveDysentery cases rise in Portland metro area, health department reports KOIN.com Source link #Dysentery #outbreak #Oregon #leaves #sickened #LiveNOW #FOX Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alone at the top: Michigan State storms past Iowa to claim outright Big Ten title – Detroit News Alone at the top: Michigan State storms past Iowa to claim outright Big Ten title – Detroit News Alone at the top: Michigan State storms past Iowa to claim outright Big Ten title Detroit NewsMichigan St. clinches Big Ten regular-season title ESPNNo. 8 Michigan State Spartans vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Highlights | FOX College Hoops FOX SportsCouch: How Michigan State’s basketball team grew into becoming Big Ten champions Lansing State JournalColumn: Michigan State won Big Ten Championship by getting back to Tom Izzo’s roots 247Sports Source link #top #Michigan #State #storms #Iowa #claim #outright #Big #Ten #title #Detroit #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Google's new AI Mode is a preview of the future of search – Platformer Google's new AI Mode is a preview of the future of search – Platformer Google’s new AI Mode is a preview of the future of search PlatformerExpanding AI Overviews and introducing AI Mode The KeywordGoogle AI Mode Is Live In Labs – How To Access It Search Engine RoundtableGoogle’s latest experiment is an all-AI search result mode The RegisterGoogle rolls out AI-only search results The Independent Source link #Google039s #Mode #preview #future #search #Platformer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Myrtle Beach area development includes Popeyes, Freddy’s. Where will they be located? New Myrtle Beach area development includes Popeyes, Freddy’s. Where will they be located? Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Popeyes and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers are expected to be built along S.C 544 in a new development. On March 3, signs for the restaurants were seen at 1930 S.C. 544 in Conway, near Myrtle Ridge Drive, where construction has already begun. The Freddy’s is expected to open in September, said Kim Huynh, Freddy’s public relations manager, in an email to The Sun News. A larger single-family home subdivision named Meadows Edge has been planned in the area behind the future restaurants, according to signs. Along with the two restaurants, Impeccable Development’s website shows there will be a Parker’s Kitchen gas station and Mako Express Wash built nearby. “We don’t have an exact exact timeline but working to open it as soon as possible,” said Jared Postal, the director of marketing with Impeccable Development. The Sun News reached out to Popeyes, Mako Express Wash and Parker’s Kitchen for a request to comment but did not hear back. Popeyes sells Louisiana-style fried chicken with sides like biscuits and Cajun rice, while Freddy’s serves frozen custard, steakburgers and hot dogs. There are currently no Freddy’s in Myrtle Beach, but the chain is building a location along S.C. 544 closer to Surfside Beach, according to The Sun News. There is one Popeyes that opened in 2024 along U.S. 501 in Myrtle Beach. Source link #Myrtle #Beach #area #development #includes #Popeyes #Freddys #located Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Taiwan hails ‘historic’ TSMC deal with US, but will it lose the ‘silicon shield’ protecting it from China? – The Guardian Taiwan hails ‘historic’ TSMC deal with US, but will it lose the ‘silicon shield’ protecting it from China? – The Guardian Taiwan hails ‘historic’ TSMC deal with US, but will it lose the ‘silicon shield’ protecting it from China? The GuardianTaiwan says chipmaker’s move to invest $100 billion in the US wasn’t because of US pressure The Associated PressTaiwan’s President Tries to Ease Fears Over U.S. Chip Investment The New York TimesTrump and TSMC announce $100 billion plan to build five new US factories ReutersGOP lawmaker credits Trump’s business prowess for major investment in state: ‘Knows how to make deals’ Fox News Source link #Taiwan #hails #historic #TSMC #deal #lose #silicon #shield #protecting #China #Guardian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘A crossroads in history’: Europe seeks to take control of Ukraine negotiations at pivotal London summit – AOL ‘A crossroads in history’: Europe seeks to take control of Ukraine negotiations at pivotal London summit – AOL ‘A crossroads in history’: Europe seeks to take control of Ukraine negotiations at pivotal London summit AOLEuropeans embrace Zelensky after he was vilified by Trump CNNUK’s Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace The Associated PressWho Will Join Europe’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ to Help Ukraine? The New York TimesEurope vows to defend Ukraine, but prays for Trump’s support The Economist Source link #crossroads #history #Europe #seeks #control #Ukraine #negotiations #pivotal #London #summit #AOL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Famous ********* author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats Famous ********* author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats World-famous ********* ******* mystery writer Louise Penny has cancelled a U.S. tour for her latest book, citing President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of a trade war against Canada and annexation. Penny announced the move on social media, saying it was “a painful decision” because of the many friends and professional acquaintances she’d made in the U.S. after touring there for 20 years. “Please understand this decision is not meant to punish Americans. This is about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my fellow Canadians,” Penny stated in a long, thoughtful message to her fans. Penny is the author of the beloved Chief Inspector Gamache police ******* mystery novel series, which is set in her own home province of Quebec. Her latest book, called The ****** Wolf, is the 20th tome in the Inspector Gamache series, which has sold more than 18 million copies worldwide in English and multiple other languages. Story continues below advertisement The books have topped *********, U.S., and international best seller lists as the stories follows the adventures of the head of the ********* department at la Sûreté du Québec, the provincial police. Here is what she wrote. Louise Penny: I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but given the ongoing threat of an unprovoked trade war against Canada by the US president, I do not feel I can enter the United States. At least not until that economic sword, that could throw hundreds of thousands of Canadians (as well as Americans) into poverty, is removed completely. There are, of course, other things the American president is doing that make visiting the USA unpalatable. Oh, dear. It is so painful to say that. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. I have visited friends, made friends, personally and professionally, with so many Americans. I have such respect, affection, for them. For you. But…enough. What is happening is not just a potential economic catastrophe for Canada and so many other nations, it is a moral wound. With that in mind, I am so sorry to say that until things change, I cannot do in-person events in the United States. Which means, for the first time in 20 years, not touring the USA. 1:57 Donald Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs The cancellation of the tour means Penny will not appear at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. as planned this fall to launch her new book in front of a 2,000-person audience, a decision first reported by The Washington Post. Story continues below advertisement Penny said the soiree was going to be a highlight of her career, but she pulled out of that appearance after Trump fired the entire board of trustees and declared himself chairman last month. Trending Now Did you know you can claim all of these medical expenses on your taxes? Snowbirds, take note: The U.S. says these foreign nationals must register Ticket sales at the Kennedy Center have plunged since then. 2:04 Trump’s trade war and its catastrophic impacts on the U.S. economy Penny’s decision to cancel her U.S. tour has earned widespread support on social media from dozens of Americans and Canadians, who praised her integrity and courage. Instead, and with the support of her publishers, Penny said she would launch the book in Canada, and she invited all her American fans to attend that event. “I have decided that instead of launching THE ****** WOLF in Washington, DC at the Kennedy Center, I will be doing the event in my nation’s capital Ottawa, at the National Arts Centre. It will be on Tuesday, October 28,” she wrote. Story continues below advertisement In the days after the NAC launch in Ottawa, Penny wrote, she will hold other ********* book launch and promotion events before she ends her tour at the Haskell Free Library and Opera House. “This remarkable place was built in 1904 and sits right smack dab on the border between Québec and Vermont. The Haskell was built by both countries as a symbol of our strong bonds of friendship,” Penny stated. “It is the physical reflection of what we believe. That what happens politically is one thing, and transitory. What happens in our hearts is indestructible.” Penny said she is hoping Americans will come to her ********* book events. “You will be welcomed with open arms. As friends. As fellow villagers of Three Pines. Where goodness, and decency, exist,” she wrote. More on Canada More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Famous #********* #author #Louise #Penny #axes #U.S #book #tour #Trump #threats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Famous ********* author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats Famous ********* author Louise Penny axes U.S. book tour over Trump threats World-famous ********* ******* mystery writer Louise Penny has cancelled a U.S. tour for her latest book, citing President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of a trade war against Canada and annexation. Penny announced the move on social media, saying it was “a painful decision” because of the many friends and professional acquaintances she’d made in the U.S. after touring there for 20 years. “Please understand this decision is not meant to punish Americans. This is about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with my fellow Canadians,” Penny stated in a long, thoughtful message to her fans. Penny is the author of the beloved Chief Inspector Gamache police ******* mystery novel series, which is set in her own home province of Quebec. Her latest book, called The ****** Wolf, is the 20th tome in the Inspector Gamache series, which has sold more than 18 million copies worldwide in English and multiple other languages. Story continues below advertisement The books have topped *********, U.S., and international best seller lists as the stories follows the adventures of the head of the ********* department at la Sûreté du Québec, the provincial police. Here is what she wrote. Louise Penny: I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but given the ongoing threat of an unprovoked trade war against Canada by the US president, I do not feel I can enter the United States. At least not until that economic sword, that could throw hundreds of thousands of Canadians (as well as Americans) into poverty, is removed completely. There are, of course, other things the American president is doing that make visiting the USA unpalatable. Oh, dear. It is so painful to say that. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. I have visited friends, made friends, personally and professionally, with so many Americans. I have such respect, affection, for them. For you. But…enough. What is happening is not just a potential economic catastrophe for Canada and so many other nations, it is a moral wound. With that in mind, I am so sorry to say that until things change, I cannot do in-person events in the United States. Which means, for the first time in 20 years, not touring the USA. 1:57 Donald Trump threatens Canada with more tariffs The cancellation of the tour means Penny will not appear at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. as planned this fall to launch her new book in front of a 2,000-person audience, a decision first reported by The Washington Post. Story continues below advertisement Penny said the soiree was going to be a highlight of her career, but she pulled out of that appearance after Trump fired the entire board of trustees and declared himself chairman last month. Trending Now Did you know you can claim all of these medical expenses on your taxes? Snowbirds, take note: The U.S. says these foreign nationals must register Ticket sales at the Kennedy Center have plunged since then. 2:04 Trump’s trade war and its catastrophic impacts on the U.S. economy Penny’s decision to cancel her U.S. tour has earned widespread support on social media from dozens of Americans and Canadians, who praised her integrity and courage. Instead, and with the support of her publishers, Penny said she would launch the book in Canada, and she invited all her American fans to attend that event. “I have decided that instead of launching THE ****** WOLF in Washington, DC at the Kennedy Center, I will be doing the event in my nation’s capital Ottawa, at the National Arts Centre. It will be on Tuesday, October 28,” she wrote. Story continues below advertisement In the days after the NAC launch in Ottawa, Penny wrote, she will hold other ********* book launch and promotion events before she ends her tour at the Haskell Free Library and Opera House. “This remarkable place was built in 1904 and sits right smack dab on the border between Québec and Vermont. The Haskell was built by both countries as a symbol of our strong bonds of friendship,” Penny stated. “It is the physical reflection of what we believe. That what happens politically is one thing, and transitory. What happens in our hearts is indestructible.” Penny said she is hoping Americans will come to her ********* book events. “You will be welcomed with open arms. As friends. As fellow villagers of Three Pines. Where goodness, and decency, exist,” she wrote. More on Canada More videos &copy 2025 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. Source link #Famous #********* #author #Louise #Penny #axes #U.S #book #tour #Trump #threats Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel classes at National Fire Academy Federal funding cuts lead FEMA to cancel classes at National Fire Academy The country’s preeminent federal fire training academy canceled classes, effective immediately, on Saturday amid the ongoing flurry of funding freezes and staffing cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that National Fire Academy courses were canceled amid a “process of evaluating agency programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities,” according to a notice sent to instructors, students and fire departments. Instructors were told to cancel all future travel until further notice. Firefighters, EMS providers and other first responders from across the country travel to the NFA’s Maryland campus for the federally funded institution’s free training programs. “The NFA is a powerhouse for the fire service,” said Marc Bashoor, a former Maryland fire chief and West Virginia emergency services director with 44 years of fire safety experience. “It’s not a ‘nice to have.’ It is the one avenue we have to bring people from all over the country to learn from and with each other. If we want to continue to have one of the premier fire services in the world, we need to have the National Fire Academy.” The academy, which also houses the National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial, opened in 1973 to combat a growing number of fatal fires nationwide. At the time, the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control envisioned it to be the “West Point of the Fire Service,” according to a report from the organization. Bashoor said the NFA was set to welcome a new set of fire safety officers for training next week. “People had made their plane and travel reservations. And all of a sudden, they get an email that ‘Sorry, it’s been canceled,'” he said. “It’s really upsetting.” For firefighters, including those on the frontlines of deadly fires that ravaged California this year, having an essential training institution “shut down under the presumption that there’s waste, fraud and abuse” has been demoralizing, Bashoor said. He said losing NFA training could make the coordinated response that prevented additional deaths and destruction in California more difficult. FEMA and the National Fire Academy did not immediately respond to requests for comment. While surveying disaster zones in California in January, Trump said he was considering “getting rid of” FEMA altogether, previewing sweeping changes to the nation’s central organization of responding to disasters. Firings at the U.S. Forest Service on the heels of the deadly California blazes also sparked outcry among discharged workers and officials who said it would mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires. Source link #Federal #funding #cuts #lead #FEMA #cancel #classes #National #Fire #Academy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

WA election 2025: Anthony Albanese commends Roger Cook, WA Labor’s ‘discipline’ after State election landslide WA election 2025: Anthony Albanese commends Roger Cook, WA Labor’s ‘discipline’ after State election landslide Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has commended WA Labor’s ‘discipline’ after Premier Roger Cook recorded a resounding win in the State election. Source link #election #Anthony #Albanese #commends #Roger #Cook #Labors #discipline #State #election #landslide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one Blues star Curnow ruled out of AFL round one Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has been ruled out of the Blues’ AFL season opener against Richmond as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. But the Blues hold out hope the gun forward will be available as early as round two, after he recently returned to full training. Coach Michael Voss confirmed to the club’s fans at an open training on Sunday that his charges would take on the Tigers without Curnow, 28, at the MCG on Thursday night. Carlton said they were opting to ensure Curnow, who had knee surgery in February, “benefits from an additional block of full training” rather than rushing him back. But the Blues will be desperate to have one of the league’s best forwards available in a tough start to the season. After Richmond, they take on red-hot Hawthorn on Thursday March 20, followed by games against the Western Bulldogs and arch-rivals Collingwood. Curnow has booted 64, 81 and 57 goals over the past three seasons. The back end of his 2024 was ruined by an ankle injury and he had both knee and ankle surgery over the off-season. In his absence, fellow big man Harry McKay will lead Carlton’s attack. The Blues are eyeing a response to last season’s meek elimination final exit, when they were trounced by eventual premiers Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. Source link #Blues #star #Curnow #ruled #AFL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred threats remain as wind, flooding concerns linger Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred threats remain as wind, flooding concerns linger Towns in NSW face major flood warnings on Sunday as hundreds of thousands of people sit in darkness. Authorities continue to warn people in southeast Queensland and northeast NSW that the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are far from over, with seven major flood warnings or severe weather warnings across the two states. “The situation in Queensland and northern New South Wales remains very serious due to flash flooding and heavy winds, heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and coastal surf impacts are expected to continue overcoming days,” Prime Minsiter Anthony Albanese said on Sunday. “I urge everyone to continue to listen carefully to the emergency authorities.” More than 300,000 Queensland power connections have been knocked out. About 16,000 homes and businesses were in darkness in NSW at 6am Sunday. Camera IconLarge sections of the Gold Coast foreshore have been eroded by the cyclone. NewsWire / Tertius Pickard Credit: News Corp Australia As ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves to inland Queensland on Sunday, gust around 100km/h are being recorded. Flash flooding is occurring at Hervey Bay where 150mm fell in two hours to 6.30am. About 500,000 people live in the city of Moreton Bay – residents were issued a severe weather alert at 8.45pm asking them to stay indoors. “Dangerous winds are impacting parts of City of Moreton Bay now, especially around Redcliffe Peninsula. People should move or stay indoors now to be safe,” the alert read. “Conditions could be very dangerous. Damaging winds have created multiple hazards in areas around homes and roads.” One man died after being swept away by floodwaters near Dorrigo, inland from Coffs Harbour, on Saturday. A warning from the Bureau of Meteorology, issued Sunday morning, spells trouble for huge swathes of the Queensland population. Camera IconThe town of Lismore saw widespread flooding on Saturday. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell Credit: News Corp Australia “Locally intense rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding may develop throughout today in bands of showers and thunderstorms over the Southeast Coast and southern Wide Bay and Burnett, possibly including Brisbane, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast. “Six-hourly rainfall totals between 150 and 210mm and 24-hourly totals between 300 and 400mm are possible. If intense rainfall is detected, a separate Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued.” Camera IconMultiple NSW and Queensland catchments are under major flood warnings. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell Credit: News Corp Australia Speaking on Sunday morning, the Prime Minister cautioned residents to heed warnings as the threat of flash flooding remained. Aside from flash flooding, there are five river catchments under major flood warnings on Sunday. In NSW, the Tweed, Clarence and Richmond rivers are under major threat warnings. People in the Northern Rivers, Northern Tablelands and parts of Mid North Coast and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts are under threat of heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts on Sunday. In Queensland, the Bremer River and Warrill Creek, as well as the Logan River are a major flood threat. More to come Source link #ExTropical #Cyclone #Alfred #threats #remain #wind #flooding #concerns #linger Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alan Ritchson Shares the 3 Supplements Fueling His Intense Training Routine Alan Ritchson Shares the 3 Supplements Fueling His Intense Training Routine When Alan Ritchson started training for his role as Jack Reacher, his grueling five-day-a-week lifting routine quickly started taking a toll on his body. To power through the strain, he leaned on a few essential vitamins and minerals to keep him going. Ritchson sat down with GQ to reveal the essentials he can’t live without, giving a special shoutout to Trace mineral drops, performance electrolytes, and methylcobalamin B12. To prepare for his role as Jack Reacher, Ritchson had to bulk up by 30 pounds, which meant transitioning from his usual high-volume bodyweight training to grueling weightlifting sessions. With limited recovery time between workouts, the strain on his body quickly began to add up. “I started having muscle cramps, Charlie horses everywhere—it was awful,” he said. For years, Ritchson worked with nutritionists who all pointed to magnesium as the missing piece in his diet. But as he puts it, there was more to the equation than just magnesium deficiency. He also took a genetic test, which revealed a shortage of methylcobalamin B12. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12, essential for numerous bodily functions, including red blood cell production, nerve function, and DNA synthesis. A deficiency can lead to fatigue, nerve problems, and cognitive issues, making it crucial for overall health. Following a recommendation, Ritchson started using the ConcenTrace brand. Now, this supplement stack has become a staple in his daily morning routine—which he says he couldn’t survive without. “The other day, I did some pushups and during the pushups, I started to cramp up. I came up and I took these [trace minerals and electrolytes]. I waited 15 minutes, cramps were gone and I finished the workout,” he previously told Men’s Health. Related: Alan Ritchson Shared His Cheap Protein Hack for Getting, and Staying, Huge Source link #Alan #Ritchson #Shares #Supplements #Fueling #Intense #Training #Routine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tales of the Shire NPC Wish List Tales of the Shire NPC Wish List Tales of the Shire is set during the Third Age of Middle-earth, and that leaves the door wide open for a range of big Lord of the Rings cameos. Source link #Tales #Shire #NPC #List Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump fires head of organised crime drug task force Trump fires head of organised crime drug task force The director of the US Organised Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces is reeling after being fired, as the Trump administration’s purge of officials continues. Source link #Trump #fires #organised #crime #drug #task #force Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The best Nintendo Switch DLCs, ranked The best Nintendo Switch DLCs, ranked VGChartz’s Mark Nielsen: “While the future of Smash Bros. has been uncertain for a while – whether Nintendo will build on Ultimate or bring us a new entry entirely – within all likelihood a new Nintendo system still means something new for Smash Bros. is on the horizon, and that something will almost certainly include new fighters, however many or few. While this might be the gaming article equivalent of putting up Christmas decorations in October, it’s never too early to start speculations when it comes to Smash Bros. before two thirds of everything inevitably gets leaked ahead of time. Keep in mind that this is not a list of predictions for future newcomers, though a few could perhaps fit in that same category, but rather a small list of the characters that in this writer’s humble opinion are overdue an appearance in the gaming crossover to end all crossovers.” Source link #Nintendo #Switch #DLCs #ranked Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

53 Shocking Photos Of American Schools That Prove Some States Have It Wayyy Better Than Others 53 Shocking Photos Of American Schools That Prove Some States Have It Wayyy Better Than Others Hi, I’m Hannah, and I’m an American. (Pause for boos.) I grew up going to public school in Massachusetts, but I’ve lived and traveled all over since then, and I have friends in many different states. One thing that’s always struck me is how different my experience growing up was compared to that of my friends, especially those from other states. Graduate smiling, holding diploma, wearing graduation cap surrounded by celebratory crowd Turns out, things are MASSIVELY different in different states and even different schools within states. Public schools are publicly funded, but since part of that funding comes from local property tax, places with residents of higher tax brackets will end up with much nicer schools. Beyond that, industry, cultural, and political differences will have a huge influence. While some things feel universal to the American public school experience, other things — like sex education, arts and theater programs, what electives are offered, and even what buildings look like — are extremely varied. Empty science laboratory with wooden cabinets, ****** countertops, and storage shelves. The room is clean and organized, awaiting use My high school was in a fairly wealthy town, and it had great academics, but it was also a one-story building (except the library) that was overall wildly outdated. (They’ve since torn down and rebuilt the school.) I remember learning my California friends had high school “campuses” with classes in different buildings — meanwhile, we had three minutes in between classes and didn’t even have time to go to our lockers, let alone another building. Also, I had friends who could leave for lunch??? We had like 25 minutes and there was nowhere even to go in my small town. We also had a whole area of our school that was just modulars. We had a pretty standard gym, but we spent most gym classes doing ’80s workout videos in the hallway and sharing one Wii to do Wii sports on a tiny TV the teacher would wheel in. We certainly didn’t have a pool or a whole sports stadium, though we did have a football field and some other sports fields with metal bleachers. I’m not trying to complain — many public schools are far, FAR worse — but it was also wild to hear about schools with million-dollar stadiums, gym equipment (we didn’t have anything even close to a weight machine, to my memory), and multiple floors. If you want to see some photos to demonstrate, keep on scrollin’! 1.Check out the gym of this public school in Illinois. Side-by-side images of upgraded high school sports facilities: a spacious gym with a basketball court and a fitness room with treadmills and bikes 2.This Texas school literally built its school building around the football field. Outdoor stadium with a marching band setup. Large historic building in the background under a dramatic sky 3.Money spent on sports facilities does not mean any money is spent on the school building, though! Check out this school in Ohio. School hallway with orange lockers, a damaged wall, and exposed ceiling. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall 4.For example, here’s where the budget for a planned renovation at a public school in Minnesota is going. Pie chart showing allocation: 49% Gym Addition, 41% Stadium & Fields, 10% Wrestling Room 5.The rural Midwest is a whole different experience. This public high school in Ohio has a “drive your tractor to school” day. Several tractors parked in a school parking lot with a building in the background 6.Some public high schools are so nice that they look like castles, like this one in Washington. Historic, castle-like brick building with tall turrets and detailed architecture, under a clear sky. People and trees visible nearby 7.This public school from Virginia is also pretty beautiful. A large crowd gathers around an elegant, multi-story building with a grand staircase and lush greenery, likely for a significant event or ceremony 8.As is this public school in Arkansas. Historic school building with an elegant facade, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool in front 9.Then there’s this public Colorado school with, according to this article, “five buildings, a quad for outdoor gatherings, eight tennis courts, pickleball courts, two large soccer/football/lacrosse fields, three full-size basketball courts, a softball field, and a baseball field.” Oh, and “Performing Arts Center includes a theatre with a music classroom, rehearsal spaces, and a stagecraft workshop for building sets.” Aerial view of a large modern school campus with multiple buildings, green courtyards, and nearby residential area 10.On the other extreme, there’s this strip mall public charter high school in Florida, though, to be fair, this appears to be more of an alternative program to gain a high school diploma than a traditional high school. Shopping plaza at night with Sheeler High School sign lit up on a building 11.Going to public school in the South seems like a gamble. You get massive sports stadiums, or you get a Confederate flag on your doors, like at this Virginia public high school. Two images of Hurley High School with Confederate flags on doors and a sign, labeled “Home of the Rebels,” noting donor clubs and class of 1978 12.Public schools should be nonpartisan, but that didn’t stop teachers in Texas from writing this after the 2012 election. Whiteboard text: Students with 85%+ grades give 30% of their grade to those with 65% or lower 13.This Texas school was straight-up sexist. Quote on wall above lockers: “The more you act like a lady, the more he’ll act like a gentleman.” 14.The rules seem a little more…well, evangelical in the south. This public school in Texas punished students for “PDA.” It was two kids holding pinkies. School note: Student held pinkies with another student in the hallway, during passing *******, without causing injury. No demerits/points given 15.And this public school in Mississippi sent a letter home after a male student wore earrings. Text notification reminding that male students cannot wear earrings at school, requesting adherence to this policy 16.These pamphlets were given to a kid who went to middle and high school in Virginia, but really, they could be from any state…and not just in the South. A collection of pamphlets about abstinence and healthy relationships, featuring various headlines and images 17.Here’s what a library in Florida looks like after all the book bans. Library shelves covered with blue sheets, labeled “Biography” and “Fiction”, with a colorful reading chart on the right. Banners hang from the ceiling 18.Here, you can also see banned books being removed from a public school in Texas. Two people in casual jackets walk through a bookstore entrance, carrying a wheeled container 19.Other schools actually label and celebrate books that have been banned in other parts of the US. Library bookshelf with “Banned Books” sign and caution tape. Several books displayed behind, hinting at a banned books theme or event 20.California was the first state to offer free school lunches to every public school student, and honestly, they look delicious. Why can’t every state do this? A bowl filled with rice, edamame, cucumber, red pepper, marinated beef, shredded carrots, radish, and topped with sesame seeds and green onions 21.Here’s another free California public school lunch. A person holds a cafeteria tray with cucumber slices, radishes, avocado, grapefruit, and a foil-wrapped item, possibly a sandwich 22.This is another yummy-looking school lunch, this time from a public middle school in Vermont that makes use of farm-to-school initiatives. School lunch tray with salad, bread, pasta with sauce, milk carton, orange, and a serving of cauliflower on a green tray 23.Meanwhile, here’s a school lunch from New Jersey. Plates of tortilla chips topped with melted cheese are lined up on a counter 24.I may have gone to school in Massachusetts, but this Illinois public school lunch looks extremely familiar to me. A slice of pizza with melted cheese on a plate next to a small packet of dried cranberries 25.I was today years old when I learned some public high schools have literal stores in them. (We just had a couple of people in hairnets.) This one’s in Texas. Interior of a mall or school with a closed pizza and sandwich shop, a few people standing near tables in the background 26.At this school in North Carolina, if kids don’t have enough money, they can’t eat. And their food will get THROWN AWAY. Summarized text content: Starting Tuesday, November 1, 2022, high schoolers cannot charge meals in the cafeteria. If unable to pay, trays will be discarded unless saved items are allowed 27.This school in Arizona is treating kids like cattle. A person’s arm with a faint tattoo of the letters “MUNCH.” 28.This Texas high school literally has a shooting range. A hallway with a warning sign on a door; a separate image shows stacked boxes of rifles in a room 29.And this public elementary school in Texas has a sign that the staff is armed. Sign at Wills Point ISD warns staff are armed, trained, and will use necessary force to protect students 30.They also have signs like this in Ohio. School zone sign warning that staff members are authorized to carry firearms 31.Other public schools, like this one in New York, check every single student’s bag for gun safety…because our country won’t pass actual gun safety laws. Notice sign stating “Attention: No vehicles on sidewalk.” People are lined up along the building, and someone is walking on the sidewalk with a backpack 32.This elementary school in Oklahoma deals with school safety by having bulletproof shelters. A small interior room with sturdy walls, resembling a personal storm shelter, is situated indoors with visible ceiling lights above 33.This school in Alabama has a corporal punishment consent form for parents to sign. For ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. Corporal punishment consent form with options to permit or decline the use of corporal punishment as discipline, and a guardian certification checkbox 34.Sticking with Alabama, this Alabama school raffled off guns in a school fundraiser. Two raffle tickets offering chances to win firearms or a suppressor, benefiting a school trip to Washington D.C. in April 35.Schools have huge differences regarding the quality of the books and supplies. Here are some textbooks from an Oklahoma public school. Stack of worn, damaged textbooks titled “America: History of Our Nation” on a wooden table near a white wall 36.Other schools, like this one in New York, are just throwing away their perfectly good books. Multiple dumpsters filled with discarded algebra and geometry textbooks outside a building 37.Teachers are usually responsible for providing their own classroom supplies in any state in the US. Sometimes, schools will do some sort of fundraiser for them — like at this South Dakota school, where teachers competed in football helmets for dollars with their hands tied. I don’t know about you, but this photo feels dystopian to me. People in helmets and casual outfits gather on an ice rink, collecting money scattered on a carpet 38.In other cases, parents are expected to buy all the supplies, like at this school in Ohio. Kindergarten Supply List 2023-2024 with general instructions and itemized lists for all students, boys, and girls. Includes specific notes about donations and packaging 39.Having teachers and parents provide supplies doesn’t always mean the school doesn’t have the money. Sometimes schools are overspending on sports facilities or gadgets. Like this school in Tennessee. A large blank display screen mounted above a set of double doors in a public building 40.Conservatives are soooo worried about bathroom safety — and then this is what their school bathrooms look like. This one is in Ohio, which went for Trump in the last election. Public restroom stall with an open door, revealing a toilet with a ****** seat. The floor and wall tiles are light-colored 41.I don’t have the state for this one, but it’s apparently in a top public high school in the Midwest. Maybe this is the kind of bathroom issue we should be focusing on. Accessible restroom with toilet, sink, grab bar, soap dispenser, and paper towel holder. Concrete floor; items on counter 42.In a happier photo, this public elementary school in Colorado makes sure kids feel welcome. Classroom entrance with welcoming and inclusive posters on the wall promoting diversity, human rights, and kindness 43.On another positive note, public schools in New York are required to have free pads and tampons for fourth grade and up. Sanitary pad and tampon dispenser on a brick wall, offering free products 44.Some schools care about the environment, like this public school in Massachusetts that uses electric schoolbuses. Yellow school bus labeled “Amherst Public Schools” on a street; a sign reads “100% electric.” 45.Other schools care more about their state economy…and not in a good way. If you go to a public school in Kentucky, you might get coal propaganda in your homework. Activity sheet titled “The Advantages of Coal” with illustrations about coal as an energy source. It includes text and a fill-in-the-blank exercise 46.Back during the pandemic, some schools did NOT take social distancing seriously. This photo is from a public high school in Tennessee with no distancing and very few kids in masks. A crowded indoor space with people talking and mingling 47.This public school in Texas is wildly packed not just during the post-pandemic era but at all times — and it looks like a major safety hazard to me. Crowded school hallways filled with students walking and standing, creating a busy and bustling atmosphere 48.Some schools are teaching things that are vastly out of date. This school in Nevada is using BILL COSBY as an example for ****** History Month. u/Januszek_Zajaczek / Via reddit.com 49.Other schools are just blatantly teaching using AI. Hand holding a paper with text about improving audience engagement and evaluating pacing and emotional appeal in a scene. Note: “ChatGPT can make mistakes.” 50.Or they’re teaching straight-up religious misinformation, like at this private school in Texas. Summary of a document discussing scientists’ claims about dinosaurs, evolution, and God’s creation, referencing John 1:3 from the ****** 51.This Florida school is apparently helping eighth graders become eligible for their hunting licenses. (This kid also said they live in a city.) Letter and ID card regarding completion of a Florida virtual hunter safety course, mentioning opportunities for outdoor activities 52.On the other hand, some public schools in California teach you actually helpful things, like how to file taxes, and I wish my school did this. W-2 form for 2008 showing wages, tips, and other compensation, with personal and employer details blurred for privacy 53.And finally, I’ve found that different high schools present different after-college options VERY differently. For instance, many high schools really, really push joining the military. This high school in Ohio is constantly advertising joining the army to students, including on their parking passes. Card in car with text: “Earn Up To 100% College Tuition” and contact number for more info What was your American high school like? Let us know in the comments! Source link #Shocking #Photos #American #Schools #Prove #States #Wayyy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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New York state of emergency declared as brush fires erupt in New York state of emergency declared as brush fires erupt in Three major brush fires have erupted on New York’s Long Island, with authorities racing to bring blazes under control. “Suffolk County FRES’s is coordinating the response to three major brush fires on the East End, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine wrote in a public service announcement. “We are working with the town of Southampton closely and multiple police agencies. “The National Guard is also involved in water drops that began some time ago. Sunrise Highway remains closed past exit 58.” The fires erupted on Saturday local time, with smoke seen billowing into the sky. 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. “I am issuing a State of Emergency as Suffolk County fights brush fires in the Pine Barrens,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul wrote on X. “I have spoken to Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine and offered any necessary State resources. “We have the NY National Guard helicopters providing air support, and multiple state agencies are on the ground.” Source link #York #state #emergency #declared #brush #fires #erupt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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