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WA election 2025: Young Liberals eyes on the prize to take back blue-ribbon Carine WA election 2025: Young Liberals eyes on the prize to take back blue-ribbon Carine WA Liberals have their eyes firmly set on winning back Carine on Saturday which was one of their most shocking losses in 2021. Source link #election #Young #Liberals #eyes #prize #blueribbon #Carine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Being in India, and we’re off exploring Being in India, and we’re off exploring Stephen Scourfield in north and south Source link #India #exploring Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

See the pictures: WA’s biggest sheep show Wagin Woolorama ‘Remaining an Icon’ See the pictures: WA’s biggest sheep show Wagin Woolorama ‘Remaining an Icon’ WA’s biggest sheep show has proven this year’s theme, Remaining an Icon, a fitting motif after thousands of people flocked through the gates of for two days of fun at Wagin Woolorama. Wagin Agricultural Society president Fiona Dawson said both Woolorama and the town’s giant ram, Bart, had put the Great Southern town on the map and were “icons of the community”. Each year, Woolorama celebrates the best of what regional WA has to offer — with prestigious livestock competitions, a large trade and consumer fair, free entertainment for all ages, fashion parades, and much more. Woolorama media and marketing officer Darcey Ward, 29, was the event’s Rural Ambassador for 2025, taking the reins from last year’s ambassador Jack Stallard. When asked her favourite memories of attending the event as a child, Ms Ward said it was the perfect opportunity to have a Friday off school and spend two days socialising and seeing animals. White Suffolk sheep were at the ***** of the British and Australasian Sheep section at this year’s Wagin Woolorama as the modern *********** breed celebrates 40 years. British and Australasian Sheep competition steward Roy Addis, who took on the role for the first time this year, said the breed’s birthday was a major talking point in the sheep shed at WA’s biggest sheep show. But the fun isn’t over just yet. The Woolorama grounds will come alive in the evening of March 8 for the hugely popular Wagin Woolorama Rodeo, where Rodeo Queen of WA Elyse Barry will make an appearance. For those partial to a tipple, Busselton-based Beyond Distilling has created a special **** called Rams Jam to celebrate the Wagin Woolorama and the town’s giant ram Bart celebrating his 40th birthday. SEE THE PICTURES Camera IconJulie Ditchburn and Thomas Ditchburn of Golden Hill White Suffolks – Ultra Whites in Kukerin. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconDeclan Phillips and Josh Barton, of Hillcroft Farms. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconWagin Woolorama Rural Ambassador Darcey Ward and photographer Caro Telfer. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconKaiden Johnston and Rohan Johnston, of Merna White Suffolk stud in Quairading. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconToby Blechynden and Holly Blechynden, of Southdale Stud in Brookton. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconDoug Blechynden, 4, and Holly Blechynden, 6, of Southdale Stud in Brookton. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconWestbreed Animal Breeding Services Jim McMahon and technician Suzanna O’Driscoll, both of Northam. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconJulie Forbes and John Forbes, of Karinya Suffolks. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconWagin Woolorama British and Australasian breeds assistant steward Brittany Bolt and judge Grant Bingham. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconTim Shepherd, of Leween Poll Dorset Stud, Steve Eales, of Elspeth Poll Dorset Stud, and Claire Shepherd, of Leween Poll Dorset Stud. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconMadison Taylor, Brad Taylor and Kadee Taylor, of Sasimwa Suffolk and White Suffolk stud. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconDawson Bradford, of Hillcroft Farms, and Chris Squiers, of Shirlee Downs and Dongadilling. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconPhilip Bolt and Lynette Bolt, of Claypans Merino Stud in Corrigin. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconDakota Dalton, of Gnowangerup, Tiffany Davy, of Konnongorring, and Libby Hardingham, of Kojonup. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconAmanda Watts, of Pumphrey’s Bridge, and Chris Eales, of Pumphrey’s Bridge. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconWagin Woolorama volunteers Barb ******** and Wendy Abbott, both of Wagin. Credit: Cally Dupe/CountrymanCamera IconNewdegate Machinery Field Days volunteers Wally Newman, Holly MacDonald, Lynn Ellard, and Rusty Lee. Credit: Cally Dupe/Countryman Source link #pictures #biggest #sheep #show #Wagin #Woolorama #Remaining #Icon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘She didn’t pay the price!’: Killer cult leader Brendan Luke Stevens explodes during police interview over Elizabeth Struhs’ death ‘She didn’t pay the price!’: Killer cult leader Brendan Luke Stevens explodes during police interview over Elizabeth Struhs’ death Explosive footage captured a killer cult leader’s defiant outburst to police after the fringe Christian sect fatally withdrew an 8yo girl’s insulin for God to “heal” her. Source link #didnt #pay #price #Killer #cult #leader #Brendan #Luke #Stevens #explodes #police #interview #Elizabeth #Struhs #death Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Myanmar junta to hold election in December or January Myanmar junta to hold election in December or January Myanmar’s military government will hold a general election in December 2025 or January 2026, state media says, citing the junta chief who provided the first specific time frame for the long-promised polls in the war-torn nation. Myanmar has been turmoil since early 2021, when the military ousted an elected civilian government led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, triggering a protest movement that morphed into an armed rebellion against the junta across the Southeast Asian country. The junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, has vowed to hold an election but his administration repeatedly extended a state of emergency, even as the military is battered by a collection of anti-junta opposition groups. Critics have widely derided the promised polls as a sham to keep the generals in power through proxies, given that dozens of political parties have been banned and the junta has lost its grip over large parts of Myanmar. “We plan to hold a free and fair election soon,” Min Aung Hlaing said during a visit to Belarus, where he announced the time frame, the Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper reported on Saturday. “Fifty-three political parties have already submitted their lists to participate in the election.” The junta was able to conduct a full, on-the-ground census in only 145 of the country’s 330 townships to prepare voter lists for the elections, according to a census report published in December. The election also brings the risk of more violence as the junta and its opponents push to increase their control of territory in Myanmar, where the widening conflict has left the economy in tatters and displaced over 3.5 million people. Source link #Myanmar #junta #hold #election #December #January Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Police chase into small, local village ends in deadly ****** Police chase into small, local village ends in deadly ****** [Editor’s Note: The name of the deceased has been corrected based on new information provided by OSHP.] LOUDONVILLE, Ohio (WJW) – A 43-year-old man being pursued by a sheriff’s deputy was killed when state troopers said he drove left of center and hit a pick-up truck head-on. According to a press release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol, shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, a dark green 2000 Saturn Ion was being pursued by an Ashland County Sheriff’s Office Deputy for multiple traffic violations. Travel advisory issued for Turks and Caicos Islands The pursuit ended in a deadly ****** on N. Market Street, near E. Butler Street, in Loudonville. Troopers said the Saturn was traveling northbound on State Route 3 when troopers said it did not stop at a red light at the intersection of E. Main Street, and continued northbound onto N. Market Street. VIDEO: Owners surrender hundreds of roosters At the same time, a gray 2017 Dodge Ram pick-up truck was southbound on N. Market Street, followed by a white Lexus sedan. Troopers said the Saturn drove left of center, striking the Dodge Ram pick-up, the Saturn then continued northbound, and hit the Lexus, too. The driver of the Saturn, who was killed in the ******, has been identified as Jerad Lane Shaw, 43, of Mount Vernon. Troopers said the driver of the Dodge was a 71-year-old man who was not injured and the driver of the Lexus was a 66-year-old man who was transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. According to troopers, Shaw was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the ******. It’s unclear if drugs or alcohol were involved. Troopers from the Ashland Highway Patrol Post are handling the ****** investigation. 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 8 Cleveland WJW. Source link #Police #chase #small #local #village #ends #deadly #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The lighthouse at the end of the world The lighthouse at the end of the world This is the “Lighthouse at the End of the World” — a candy cane of concrete on a rocky island in the Beagle Channel, off the southern tip of Argentina. Next stop south is Antarctica. Local Argentines have named it “Faro del Fin del Mundo”, but officially it is Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse. Slightly conically shaped, it is on the most north-eastern of the five Les Eclaireurs islands. “Les Eclaireurs” means “the Scouts” — a bunch of outliers off the mainland. Sea lions lounge around in a burst of sun, and the ****** and white cormorants are a permanent feature on Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse island, 9km east of Ushuaia, in Tierra del Fuego. Technically, it is an 11m tall brick tower which is 3m wide at the base, painted red, white and red and topped off with a ****** lantern house and gallery. On an average tide, the light is just over 22m above sea level, flashing white every 10 seconds. The light can be seen for up to 13.9km. It is remote-controlled, automated, uninhabited and isn’t open to the public, though boats bring tourists out, while the solar-powered light works away, doing its job, as it has done for more than a century; a warning at Ushuaia’s rocky sea entrance. Camera IconLes Eclaireurs Lighthouse with its sea lions and cormorants. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West AustralianSOME CONFUSION… Although this little tower on the Les Eclaireurs is today’s “Lighthouse at the End of the World”, author Jules Vernes had other idea. He wrote a novel of the same name based on the San Juan de Salvamento lighthouse, much further east, on another remote island, Isla de los Estados. The novel was published in 1905. This bottom end of Argentina has lots of islands and wind-swept straits — and Isla de los Estados is separated from the big island of Tierra del Fuego by a rough stretch of water. Built in 1884, for a long time this was the only lighthouse in the area. Long after its demise, the director of the Maritime Museum of Ushuaia, Carlos Pedro Vairo, and Oscar Zanola, from the Museum of the End of the World, arranged to have what was left of the lighthouse brought to Ushuaia. In February 1997, they turned up on the icebreaker Almirante Irizar, which was on the way back from Antarctica and had called at Isla de los Estados. They were used in the replica lighthouse in Ushuaia. One part of the lighthouse’s story is the fame that Jules Verne’s father drew. But its ******* story, actually, is one that gives it significant historical value. Camera IconTourists get close to the lighthouse. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West ***********Camera IconIslands of the Beagle Channel, with Les Eclaireurs to the right. Credit: Stephen Scourfield/The West *********** Source link #lighthouse #world Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Tule Springs Park closure frustrates residents nearly a year later Tule Springs Park closure frustrates residents nearly a year later LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It has been nearly a year, and Tule Springs Regional Park is still closed. Those who live in the community want change. “It’s useless,” a Tule Springs resident shared with 8 News Now. “Why are we paying for something we can’t use?” The reason for the closure? North Las Vegas residents say they face HOA dues despite park closure Villages at Tule Springs HOA and the property management team of CCMC have gone back and forth for months now in a legal dispute over who will pay to keep the park open and the lights on. Villages at Tule Springs HOA shared this statement with 8 News Now: “The Regional Park’s management company sent us correspondence virtually demanding that we take over the operations of running the regional park. We are not in the business of running public parks and at this juncture, “the ball is in their court.”‘ 8 News Now reached out to the property management company but has not heard back. For many residents, this park is why they moved to the northwest part of the valley. “When we bought the house originally, that was one of the selling points. To have a park where we could take the kids to,” Resident Donald Kaiser shared. Although there are barriers blocking the entrance, Kaiser said he and others still find their way in, but the conditions are less than stellar. “It’s definitely not good and we are not happy about it. There’s trash that’s overflowing and grass that is dead,” he added. As for payment, the HOA sharing that residents were not charged a fee for the first 10 months when the park initially opened…in October 2023… so the fees they are paying now are making up for that. Villages at Tule Springs HOA also sharing that the Property owners and their Management Team, CCMC… refuse to send invoices that detail actual expenses but instead want to use a budgetary invoice. 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 KLAS. Source link #Tule #Springs #Park #closure #frustrates #residents #year Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China to slap retaliatory tariffs on some ********* products China to slap retaliatory tariffs on some ********* products Containers at the Port of Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 28, 2025. Ethan Cairns/Bloomberg via Getty Images China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some ********* agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on ********-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products. Beijing said a 100% tariff would be imposed on ********* rapeseed oil, oil cakes and peas, while a 25% levy would be placed on aquatic products and pork originating in Canada. The tariffs are scheduled to come into force from March 20, according to a statement from China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. The measures come amid a brewing global trade war, following several tariff announcements by the U.S., China, Canada and Mexico in recent months. Canada imposed 100% import tariffs on ********-made EVs from Oct. 1 last year, following in the footsteps of the U.S. and the European Union over concerns related to unfair competition. Ottawa also applied a 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, which came into effect from Oct. 15. “Canada’s unilateral imposition of tariffs disregards objective facts and World Trade Organization rules, is a typical trade protectionist practice, constitutes a discriminatory measure against China, seriously infringes on China’s legitimate rights and interests, and undermines China-Canada economic and trade relations,” China’s customs authorities said in a statement on a Saturday, according to a Google translation. Source link #China #slap #retaliatory #tariffs #********* #products Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China to slap retaliatory tariffs on some ********* products China to slap retaliatory tariffs on some ********* products Containers at the Port of Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Feb. 28, 2025. Ethan Cairns/Bloomberg via Getty Images China on Saturday announced retaliatory tariffs on some ********* agricultural goods, hitting back after Ottawa slapped import duties on ********-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products. Beijing said a 100% tariff would be imposed on ********* rapeseed oil, oil cakes and peas, while a 25% levy would be placed on aquatic products and pork originating in Canada. The tariffs are scheduled to come into force from March 20, according to a statement from China’s Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. The measures come amid a brewing global trade war, following several tariff announcements by the U.S., China, Canada and Mexico in recent months. Canada imposed 100% import tariffs on ********-made EVs from Oct. 1 last year, following in the footsteps of the U.S. and the European Union over concerns related to unfair competition. Ottawa also applied a 25% tariff on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, which came into effect from Oct. 15. “Canada’s unilateral imposition of tariffs disregards objective facts and World Trade Organization rules, is a typical trade protectionist practice, constitutes a discriminatory measure against China, seriously infringes on China’s legitimate rights and interests, and undermines China-Canada economic and trade relations,” China’s customs authorities said in a statement on a Saturday, according to a Google translation. Source link #China #slap #retaliatory #tariffs #********* #products Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Greene says Giants must lift 'when it matters' in AFL Greene says Giants must lift 'when it matters' in AFL GWS captain Toby Greene has brushed off talk that the Giants can win the AFL flag this season, saying they are yet to consistently perform when it counts. Source link #Greene #Giants #lift #039when #matters039 #AFL Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘It’s not something to celebrate’ ‘It’s not something to celebrate’ New Zealand officials are investigating the appearance of Japanese mantis shrimp in the country’s northern coastal waters, reported Phys.org. What’s happening? Researchers trapping invasive Asian paddle crabs in Tauranga Harbor got more than they bargained for when they caught a Japanese mantis shrimp, according to a December Facebook post from the Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council. “It’s the first time one has been found in the Bay of Plenty region, but it’s not something to celebrate,” officials said. While researchers have formally identified just one specimen, the public has reported several additional sightings. Officials are using these reports to assess how widespread the species might be in the harbor. The creature received its “thumb splitter” nickname because it’s aggressive and “can punch [its] way through aquarium glass,” officials explained. These unusual shrimp also make a distinctive “rumbling growl sound.” Why is this invasive shrimp concerning? When non-native species appear in new environments, they often disrupt the natural balance that keeps ecosystems healthy. Watch now: Giant snails invading New York City? The Japanese mantis shrimp was first spotted in New Zealand in 2010 in Kaipara Harbor, but its spread to a new area signals growing problems for native wildlife. These aggressive shrimp “can alter native habitats by digging burrows to live in and may compete with native species for food and space,” experts said. This competition threatens local marine life that hasn’t evolved to deal with these newcomers. The situation adds to existing problems with other invasive species like the Asian paddle crabs that researchers originally targeted. When native species decline, it affects the entire food web and can reduce the health of coastal waters that people rely on for fishing, recreation, and natural protection. What’s being done about these invasive shrimp? New Zealand’s environmental authorities are taking swift action to address the problem before it grows. Experts are currently developing a response plan to monitor and potentially control the spread of these invasive shrimp. Officials have also begun educating the public about identifying the species, noting that “Japanese mantis shrimp can easily be confused with a native species that is of similar size and color.” The key differences include “thinner maroon lines running down their bodies and a blue and yellow tail fan,” according to officials. By reporting unusual marine life sightings to local environmental agencies, you can help scientists track invasive species. Early detection gives authorities the best chance to protect native ecosystems before permanent damage occurs. Some restaurateurs have successfully caught and served invasive species on their menus to combat overpopulation. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #celebrate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Canada says too little, too late as Trump flip-flops on tariffs Canada says too little, too late as Trump flip-flops on tariffs Nadine Yousif and Ali Abbas Ahmadi BBC News, Toronto Watch: ********* liquor store clears out US alcohol in response to tariffs Not long after the US imposed their tariffs on Canada, a local neighbourhood pub in Toronto began removing all American products off their menu. That means nachos, wings – and of course, beer – must all to be made now with local ********* ingredients, or wherever not possible, non-US products from Europe or Mexico. For Leah Russell, manager at Toronto’s Madison Avenue pub, the boycott was a no-brainer. She adds that it is “pretty set in stone,” even if the tariffs themselves are not. “I’m glad that we’re getting rid of American products and supporting local businesses,” Ms Russell told the BBC on Thursday. “I think it’s an important thing to do.” This defiant stance in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats against Canada has been unfolding across the northern country. Just ask actor Jeff Douglas, once the face of Molson ********* Beer’s “I Am *********” advertisements, who has filmed and posted a light-hearted, but deeply-patriotic video on Youtube this week addressing Trump’s “51st state” rhetoric. “We’re not the 51st anything,” declares Mr Douglas in the video, which has since gone viral in Canada. Some of the backlash has been more symbolic, like one Montreal café changing the Americano on their menu to a “Canadiano” – a small gesture that the owners say is meant to display unity and support for their community and country. Even the CBC, the country’s public broadcaster, is feeling the full force of this wave of patriotism, after it dared run a programme asking Canadians what they think about Canada becoming “the 51st state”, as Trump has suggested many times. The show sparked intense backlash and accusations of “treason,” “sedition” and even “betrayal”. Getty Images A coffee shop in Toronto has started handing out anti-51st state stickers to customers. Although Trump has since lifted some of the tariffs imposed this week and put others on pause until 2 April, many Canadians say the damage has already been done. After Thursday’s reversal, foreign minister Melanie Joly told CNN that Canada has been shown “too much disrespect by the Trump administration at this point, calling us a 51st state, calling our prime minister ‘governor.'” Meanwhile, Doug Ford, who is the leader of Canada’s most populous province, did not back down from his plan to slap export tariffs on electricity that Canada supplies some US states. The 25% surcharge will affect up to 1.5 million American homes. “I feel terrible for the American people because it’s not the American people, and it’s not even elected officials, it’s one person,” he told a local radio show on Thursday in reference to Trump. “He’s coming after his closest friends, closest allies in the world and it’s going to absolutely devastate both economies,” Ford said. Canadians support their country’s reciprocal actions, saying they should remain in place until US tariffs are completely off the table. “You go to bed every night and don’t have any idea where you stand,” said Andrew, a shopper at a Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) store in Toronto, which has stopped stocking US-made alcoholic drinks. Trump says he will delay the tariffs, “but what does that mean?” he asks. “Let’s keep [American-made drinks] off the shelves until we know what things are going to be from day to day.” The tariffs have been met with deep anxiety in Canada, whose majority of exports are sold to companies and clients in the US. Officials predict up to a million job losses if a 25% across the board levy went ahead, while economists warn that a recession is imminent if they persist. The potential impact is devastating enough that the ********* government has announced it will bring in relief measures, similar to those implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, to help impacted individuals and businesses. Even with the tariffs being scaled back temporarily, the uncertainty alone is hurting both American and ********* economies, says Rob Gillezeau, an assistant professor of economic analysis and policy at the University of Toronto. “The most sensitive thing to uncertainty is business investment,” Prof Gillezeau says, adding that firms are “not going to want to spend a dime anywhere” until they have some clarity. Analysts suggest the mere whiff of a trade war is likely costing ********* companies hundreds of thousands of dollars as they try to navigate through these changes, and are likely delaying deals and disrupting trade due to the confusion. That trepidation is also seen in the stock market, which had erased virtually all its gains since Trump won the presidency in November. On top of the economic woes, many take Trump’s rhetoric on annexing Canada seriously, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggesting that the US president has his eye on Canada’s resources. “What he wants is to see a total collapse of the ********* economy, because that’ll make it easier to annex us,” Trudeau told media in Ottawa Thursday. Prof Gillezeau notes that it is an especially deep wound from a neighbour whom Canada had long considered its closest friend and ally. The US and Canada have fought wars together, have boasted about having the longest “undefended” shared border in the world and have even engaged in joint security missions in the Arctic to defend each other’s sovereignty. “We’ve been allies for 100 years,” he says, adding that many Canadians are likely upset not just with how the US has been treating Canada, but also other allies like Ukraine. “We’re a decent, honourable people, and we stand by our allies,” Prof Gillezeau says. “I think that’s what is driving the real depth of the discontent we see.” The ********* boycotts are already having material impact. ********* outlet Global News has reported that leisure travel bookings to the US have plunged 40% year over year, citing data from Flight Centre Canada. That decline has also been observed in land border crossings between British Columbia and Washington State. Before the tariffs, the US was the number one international travel destination for Canadians, who have spent $20.5bn (£15.89bn) into the American tourism economy in 2024 alone. Asked if this trend will hold, Prof Gillezeau says Canadians ideally want relations to go back to normal with their neighbour. But in absence of that, the consensus in the country is that “Canada needs to find friends elsewhere.” Source link #Canada #late #Trump #flipflops #tariffs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hawks star Moore welcomes any talent amid Allen reports Hawks star Moore welcomes any talent amid Allen reports All-*********** Dylan Moore hopes Hawthorn’s recruiting wizards can continue their hot streak as reports emerge about plans to lure West Coast star Oscar Allen. After bringing in Allen’s former Eagles teammate Tom Barrass and ex-St Kilda tall Josh Battle in the off-season, the Hawks would like to add further depth to their forward half. Allen, who has kicked 139 goals in 93 games for West Coast, becomes a free agent this year and is firmly in the sights of reigning premiers Brisbane as a replacement for their retired spearhead Joe Daniher. The 25-year-old is understood to have already met with the Lions, with Brisbane having had 12 months to privately grapple with Daniher’s looming exit. Moore, Hawthorn’s vice-captain, would welcome any good player who wanted to play for the Hawks, after The West *********** newspaper on Friday reported the club was interested in Allen. “I think any talent trying to come through the door is great,” Moore said at Melbourne Airport on Saturday. “That’s not something that I’m that interested in. I don’t work in recruiting either, but hopefully they’re doing something in the background.” Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson, who is working in the media this year, on Saturday insisted Allen “wants to stay” with the Eagles. It has been a stunning turnaround for Hawthorn to become a destination club. After not winning a game last year until round six, the Hawks surged into early 2025 premiership favouritism, ahead of the Lions, following their impressive 20-point defeat of beaten grand finalists Sydney at the SCG on Friday night. Moore’s appearance at the airport on Saturday was in stark contrast to almost 12 months ago when he was fuming following a poor defeat on the Gold Coast that left Hawthorn 0-5. The dynamic forward then told his teammates to “bring your mouthguard” to training. “The mouthguards thing was all a little saga, but it was more just at training,” Moore said on Saturday. “We didn’t bring the intensity and we weren’t trying hard enough. “And we know if we don’t try hard enough as a football club, we’re not going to be able to perform in any type of game. “The mentality was that training is going to be tougher, then the games hopefully they get easier.” Source link #Hawks #star #Moore #welcomes #talent #Allen #reports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump China announced tariffs of up to 100 percent on canola, pork and other foods from Canada on Saturday, in retaliation for Canada’s decision last August to collect steep taxes on imports of ******** electric vehicles, steel and aluminum. The ******** tariffs, which take effect on March 20, were also a clear warning to Canada — and, indirectly, Mexico — not to cooperate with the United States on trade. The Trump administration, like the Biden administration before it, has been demanding that Canada and Mexico not serve as back doors for low-cost ******** goods to enter the U.S. market under North American free trade agreements. China’s State Council Tariff Commission announced on Saturday that it would impose tariffs of 100 percent on canola oil, which is Canada’s largest export to China, and on peas, and 25 percent on ********* pork and seafood. The commission said the measures were in response to Canada’s 100 percent tariffs on electric cars from China and its 25 percent tariffs on ******** steel and aluminum, which took effect in October. China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a separate statement that “China urges Canada to immediately correct its wrong practices, lift restrictive measures and eliminate adverse effects.” The ********* government had no immediate comment. The ******** agencies’ statements were carefully worded to comply with World Trade Organization rules and did not mention any effort to influence Canada or Mexico during their current trade discussions with the United States. But a commentary released by China’s state television left little doubt that a key goal for China is dissuading officials in Ottawa and Mexico City from acceding to American pressure for higher ********* and ******** tariffs on ******** goods. The ******** tariffs are “a powerful countermeasure to Canada’s wrong choice, and a strong warning to some countries that intend to impose additional tariffs on China in exchange for the United States not to impose additional tariffs on them,” China Central Television said. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada announced tariffs on imports from China last year, partly to protect heavy government-supported investments by automakers in electric car factories in Canada. But there were also growing concerns and complaints from the Biden administration — recently echoed by the Trump administration — that ******** goods were flooding into Canada. Partly because of that influx from China, ********* steel mills, aluminum producers and other manufacturers rely heavily on the American market for their sales, taking advantage of duty-free shipments. Canada and Mexico have both had steeply rising trade surpluses recently with the United States. By imposing tariffs on Canada’s extensive shipments of canola and other agricultural products to China, Beijing’s leaders have sent a pointed reminder that China is also a large market. Canada exported $3.29 billion worth of canola, also known as rapeseed and used in animal feed and cooking, to China last year, which was 13.4 percent of Canada’s overall exports to China. ********* exports of rapeseed to China surged last autumn as traders rushed to sell supplies to ******** stockpiles before tariffs could take effect. The ******** government had said in late September that it would take up to a year to decide how to respond to the ********* tariffs. It decided to act sooner after President Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs this week on imports from Canada and Mexico but then quickly suspended them for cars and many other goods. China may have a little more trade leverage with Canada than with Mexico. China imports about $1 worth of ********* goods for each $3 worth of goods it sells to Canada. By contrast, China sells almost $5 worth of goods to Mexico for each dollar of imports, according to ******** government trade data. China’s exports to Mexico have doubled since 2019 as gasoline-powered ******** cars in particular have rapidly increased their sales there at the expense of American and European manufacturers with factories in Mexico. China’s action on Saturday is certain to reawaken unpleasant memories in Canada about a similar ******** tariff on ********* canola for two years starting in February 2019. China imposed that tariff after the ********* authorities detained Meng Wanzhou, a top executive of the ******** telecommunications giant Huawei, on a warrant from the United States. China also imprisoned two Canadians then under harsh conditions, while Canada allowed Ms. Meng to live in a Vancouver mansion while awaiting a decision on her legal status. The United States, Canada and China eventually worked out a deal in which all three detainees were allowed to return to their home countries, but public opinion of China in Canada soured considerably during the dispute. Amy Chang Chien contributed research. Source link #China #Hits #Canada #Tariffs #Indirect #Riposte #Trump Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

7 Long Island men charged in $20M fraud scheme involving gift cards, elderly victims 7 Long Island men charged in $20M fraud scheme involving gift cards, elderly victims The Brief Seven men have been charged in a $20 million fraud scheme involving stolen Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards used to buy and resell construction supplies. More than 1,800 victims across 45 states, many elderly, were tricked into buying gift cards through a computer-based scam. Some victims were led to believe their personal information had been used to purchase child sex abuse material, and were coerced into buying gift cards under false pretenses. NEW YORK – Authorities in Nassau County have charged seven men in connection to a $20 million money laundering and conspiracy scheme that spanned across 45 states, defrauding over 1,800 victims, many of them elderly. Prosecutors say the suspects fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards, which they used to purchase copper pipes, steel cables, and hot water heaters before reselling them for profit. What we know Investigators say the defendants used a computer-based scam to steal money from victims, some of whom were led to believe that their personal information had been used to purchase child ******* abuse material. The victims were instructed to call a specific phone number, where they were then coerced into buying gift cards under false pretenses. The suspects redeemed these gift cards for construction supplies, which were resold to local plumbing and home improvement businesses. The fraud ring is allegedly responsible for more than 6,000 transactions at over 80 Home Depot and Lowe’s locations in New York State alone. Police say they found stolen construction supplies, large amounts of cash, and luxury items inside the suspects’ vehicles. By the numbers 1,800+ victims across 45 states 6,000+ fraudulent transactions $20 million in total losses $50,000 worth of pipes purchased in a single day using 50+ gift cards $100,000 in cash recovered, along with high-end jewelry and handbags What’s next All seven men pleaded not guilty and face a maximum of 15 years in prison if convicted. Six of the defendants were released on cashless bail, sparking concern from law enforcement officials. “We have thousands of victims out there,” said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. “If we’re going to be able to prosecute them, we have to keep them where they belong—and that’s in jail.” What you can do Officials are warning the public to remain vigilant against phone scams. “If someone calls you and identifies themselves as a government employee, a bank representative or representative of an Internet or software company and asks you for money, I’m telling you, hang up the phone,” said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. The Source This article was written using material from FOX 5 staff and crews in the field. Source link #Long #Island #men #charged #20M #fraud #scheme #involving #gift #cards #elderly #victims Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jason Day storms into Arnold Palmer Invitational after again joining forces with long-time mentor Jason Day storms into Arnold Palmer Invitational after again joining forces with long-time mentor Jason Day’s decision to reunite with coach Colin Swatton has paid almost immediate dividends, with the former world No.1’s putter catching fire in a second-round 64 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Day, 37, split with Swatton, who was both his caddie and coach, in 2020 after a 20-year association that began when Swatton took the then 12-year-old under his wing at the Kooralbyn International School in Queensland Under Swatton’s guidance, Day became the world’s best golfer and won the 2015 US PGA Championship. “He knows my game better than anyone,” Day said on Saturday (AEDT) after sinking seven birdies and an eagle in an eight-under round at the Bay Hill course. With concerns about his putting, Day revealed that he reached out to Swatton earlier this year, and that the pair had spent last week together. “But I’ve been chatting to him, so I was very fortunate that he was willing to come back on board,” Day said. “I did a lot of work on my putting last week, I struggled with that this year, (made) some set-up changes with Col, (and) just had him come back on board, which was nice. Camera IconJason Day of Australia hits a chip shot. Credit: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images “Some of the (putting) stuff that I was doing I was a little cramped, eyes too far over the ball – I’ve always been a person that has had my eyes on the inside of the ball, like a long way. “Just a head position change, a little bit further away, hands, arms up a little bit higher so the shoulders can pitch a lot better or swing a little bit better. “Speed has improved dramatically since then, (and my) stroke’s improved dramatically.” Day’s 64 was in stark contrast to his first-round 76. Heading into the third round, he was at four-under, four strokes behind leader Shane Lowry. “I’m very fortunate to have a good team around me,” he said. “I did some visualisation work (after round one) for about 30 minutes, trying to get ready for (round two). That attitude adjustment is crucial. “It’s nice to be able to get off to a good start (in round two) and put that (first) round behind you and get back in the tournament.” Day’s fellow Queenslander Adam Scott shot a second-round 72 to make the cut at three-over. However, the two other Australians in the field – Cam Davis (six-over) and Min Win Lee (seven-over) – missed the cut. Source link #Jason #Day #storms #Arnold #Palmer #Invitational #joining #forces #longtime #mentor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

**** man, wife sentenced for swindling friends in Oklahoma out of investments **** man, wife sentenced for swindling friends in Oklahoma out of investments An admitted **** man has been ordered to prison in Oklahoma for five years for swindling investors in his financial company out of more than $500,000. Brian Kelly Berry, 53, said he was deeply remorseful for his actions. Oklahoma County District Judge K. Nikki Kirkpatrick sentenced him and his wife, Amanda Yvonne Berry, on Tuesday after hearing from victims of their scheme. All had been either friends or had a personal connection to the couple. “It’s really appalling,” the judge said of the offenses. She noted that the victims felt ashamed, embarrassed, betrayed and even stupid. “You did that to them,” the judge said. “It’s unreal.” Brian Kelly Berry is escorted to a courthouse elevator by an Oklahoma County sheriff’s deputy after his sentencing Tuesday. The judge ordered the couple to pay $495,341 in restitution. She ordered Brian Berry to spend 13 years on probation after his release and to complete 100 hours of community service. The judge also barred him from getting a license to do financial work. The judge did not send Amanda Berry to prison. The judge instead put her on probation for 18 years and ordered her to complete 100 hours of community service. “I no longer trust people,” said one victim, Tracy Johnson. “I am paranoid about everything and everyone.” A state multicounty grand jury returned an indictment against the couple in 2022 after an investigation. They were charged with one count of conspiracy and six counts of obtaining money by false pretenses. They pleaded guilty to the felony offenses in January. Amanda Berry, 55, also expressed remorse at the sentencing Tuesday and asked for forgiveness from the victims. Grand jurors alleged the conspiracy lasted from April 2018 to December 2020 and involved a company called Icon Financial Group LLC. The couple had lived in Edmond but relocated to the Florida Keys in 2021. They have been married since 2013. The Oklahoma Department of Securities also investigated the couple and got a judge in 2021 to ban them from offering or selling securities in the state ever again. “The Berrys took advantage of long-term relationships and the trust placed in them − circumstances that often occur in connection with securities violations,” the regulatory agency’s administrator, Melanie Hall, said after the sentencing. “No matter how well you think you know a person soliciting you for an investment, always do your homework before turning over your hard-earned money.” The Department of Securities reported the Berrys formed Icon Financial Group LLC in April 2018 to advise clients in “real estate and financial matters.” Most of the invested money went to the Berrys for their personal use instead, the regulatory agency said. One victim on Tuesday talked of seeing humiliating social media posts of the couple living lavishly, being on a boat in Florida and driving a BMW and a Porsche. The two had worked as a team out of an office of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Oklahoma City, according to the Department of Securities. Some victims had legitimate MassMutual investment accounts and were tricked into transferring their funds to Icon. Most of the restitution will go to MassMutual, which reimbursed victims who had been clients. Assistant Attorney General Dane Towery said the Berrys paid some money back during the scheme in an effort to keep it going. During the pandemic, victims were told their money would be safer with Icon. The prosecutor asked for both to be sentenced to 10 years in prison and 10 years on probation as well as paying restitution. Brian Berry had asked for only probation to better make restitution. Judge Kirkpatrick was harder on Brian Berry because he has been accused of fraud before, in South Carolina. She told him he had been taking advantage of other people for 20 years. After the sentencing, Attorney General Gentner Drummond said his office will continue to vigorously prosecute financial predators. “Financial fraud of this magnitude causes devastating harm to hard-working Oklahomans who trusted these individuals with their life savings,” Drummond said in a news release. “This sentence sends a clear message that white-collar criminals who exploit positions of trust will face serious consequences in Oklahoma.” This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: **** man, wife sentenced for cheating friends in Oklahoma Source link #**** #man #wife #sentenced #swindling #friends #Oklahoma #investments Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Libby Mettam makes first metropolitan election day booth visit in key seat of Jandakot Libby Mettam makes first metropolitan election day booth visit in key seat of Jandakot Liberal leader Libby Mettam says she’s “not nervous” as she began a blitz of seats in Perth hours before polls close. The leader arrived at Ranford Primary School in the seat of Jandakot after 11am, greeting her candidate, Melville councillor Nicole Robins, who is seeking to overturn Labor’s 18.2 point margin in a battle with upper house MP Stephen Pratt. Ms Mettam is set to hit 11 electorates — including her own — on Saturday. She started the morning by casting her vote for the 2025 State election at the Naturaliste Community Centre in Dunsborough. Despite only holding the seat of Vasse in 2021 by a margin of 4.3 per cent, she is expected to win comfortably. Her main contestants will be the WA Labor candidate Evan Lewis and Greens candidate Mia Krasenstein. Ms Mettam had a warm reception and said she was encouraged by the candidates the party had on the ground and that they had listened to the community. “We have a real plan to address the mess that’s been created over the last eight years,” she said. “Labor have taken the people of Western Australia for granted and I understand they think this election is in the bag.” “We won’t take the people of Western Australia for granted and the WA Liberals are listening.” In Jandakot, she glad-handed with voters who were queuing in what could be the longest line of election day. Camera IconMs Mettam started the morning by casting her vote for the 2025 State election at the Naturaliste Community Centre in Dunsborough. Credit: Ezra Kaye One woman, who greeted Ms Mettam while stuck in the hour-long line, said it was good to see her and Ms Robins “on International Women’s Day”, another requested a selfie. But when she attempted to tell an older man it was “time for a change” he replied: “No”. His wife chimed in, saying: “He’s too old to change”. Ms Mettam said she had not yet had a democracy sausage but was “warming up for one”. Camera IconMs Mettam’s main contestants will be the WA Labor candidate Evan Lewis and Greens candidate Mia Krasenstein. Credit: Ezra Kaye “I’m not nervous. I’m confident about the plan that we’ve put forward,” she said. “If Labor is re-elected, we will see the same Labor values for the next four years. “So look, I appreciate it’s a David and Goliath battle, but the vote is in the people of Western Australia’s hands.” Ms Mettam said the volunteer turn out was “great”, but would not say if the vibe indicated a big swing to the Liberals from their 2021 wipeout. “It’s very hard to tell at this stage,” she said. Ms Robins said it was “no secret that the Liberals are the underdogs” but that there was a “great feeling out here”. Labor heads into the election defending 54 out of 59 seats. Polls indicate Roger Cook will win another landslide, but with a reduced majority. Source link #Libby #Mettam #metropolitan #election #day #booth #visit #key #seat #Jandakot Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

This is Europe’s No. 1 travel destination for 2025 This is Europe’s No. 1 travel destination for 2025 Europe has a new hot travel destination — and it’s not Spain, Italy or Greece. Croatia has officially been crowned Europe’s No. 1 travel destination after a public vote from over one million travelers worldwide. Croatian tourism officials received the award at ITB Berlin, one of the world’s leading travel trade fairs. “Croatia has beautiful beaches, really fun party islands and [it comes] at a fraction of the cost,” Brian Kelly said. “It is definitely the hot spot.” kbarzycki – stock.adobe.com In the competition for Europe’s top destination, Croatia received the most votes from travelers, followed by Spain in second place, Austria in third, Italy in fourth and Greece in fifth. The milestone solidifies Croatia’s reputation as a must-visit location. The country is known for its coastline, historic towns, rich history and culture, Mediterranean cuisine, wine, truffles and adventure tourism. At ITB Berlin, Croatia is promoting cultural and adventure tourism, gastronomy and sustainable travel through wine and cheese tastings, presentations and showcases. There are over 1,000 islands to explore in Croatia, and the country is set to experience a record-breaking tourism year. Thanks to rising demand — especially from ******* travelers — expanded airline routes, and the growing reputation as a luxury and adventure destination, 2025 is expected to be a big year for Croatia. Germany also remains Croatia’s biggest market for tourism, making up over 20% of total overnight stays. Croatia has officially been crowned Europe’s No. 1 travel destination. M.studio – stock.adobe.com In the competition for Europe’s top destination, Croatia received the most votes by travelers. Stefano Zaccaria – stock.adobe.com Brian Kelly, founder of travel website The Points Guy and travel guru, recently told The Post that the European country is 2025’s place to be. “Croatia has beautiful beaches, really fun party islands and [it comes] at a fraction of the cost,” he enthused of the European country boasting beautiful seaside towns. “It is definitely the hot spot.” Source link #Europes #travel #destination Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

More than $630,000 worth of drugs seized in major bust as Alfred approaches More than $630,000 worth of drugs seized in major bust as Alfred approaches More than $630,000 worth of meth, heroin and cannabis has been seized during proactive patrols ahead of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Gold Coast detectives were sent to carry out the patrols focused on community safety ahead of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred — since downgraded to a tropical low — when they came across a man on a motorbike on Newcastle St in Burleigh Heads just after 11.30am Friday. The man allegedly placed a bag in a parked silver VW Golf before riding away. Camera IconGold Coast detectives seized more than $630,000 worth of meth, heroin and cannabis. Gold Coast Police. Credit: SuppliedCamera IconThe drugs were seized during proactive patrols ahead of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Gold Coast Police. Credit: Supplied Officers were able to intercept the car, where they found 2.1kg of methamphetamine, 22.6g of heroin, a small amount of cannabis, cash, mobile phones, a taser and a flick knife. “Obviously I just saw that motorbike pull up and drop something in the back of the car,” an officer can be heard saying in footage released by police. Camera IconA man allegedly placed a bag in a parked silver VW Golf before driving away on a motorbike. Gold Coast Police. Credit: SuppliedCamera IconCash and mobile phones were also seized. Gold Coast Police. Credit: Supplied A man, who police will allege was the driver of the motorbike, then approached the car while police were searching it and allegedly said his backpack was in the car. A stolen Ducati Panigale motorbike was also found and seized nearby, while the 37-year-old alleged driver from Browns Plains was taken into custody. He was charged with one count each of possess dangerous drugs, supply dangerous drugs, possess things used in crime, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and disqualified driving. Camera IconBoth men are set to front Cairns Magistrates Court on Saturday via videolink. Gold Coast Police. Credit: SuppliedCamera IconThe motorbike rider and driver of the car have been arrested. Gold Coast Police. Credit: Supplied The alleged driver of the car — a 46-year-old man from Indooroopilly — was also taken into custody. He was charged with three counts of possessing dangerous drugs, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon and one count each of supply dangerous drugs, possess thing used in commission of a crime, possess property suspected to be proceeds of crime and possess utensils. Both men are set to front Cairns Magistrates Court on Saturday via videolink. Police have asked anyone with information to come forward. Source link #worth #drugs #seized #major #bust #Alfred #approaches Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ford Issues Storm Of Recalls On Maverick, F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Escape, Corsair, Mach E, Lightning, And Ecosport Models Ford Issues Storm Of Recalls On Maverick, F-150, Expedition, Navigator, Escape, Corsair, Mach E, Lightning, And Ecosport Models Ford issued an incredible eight recalls in a single day, affecting tens of thousands of vehicles dating back as far as 2020. Five of the eight recalls are aimed at Ford’s diminutive Maverick pickup, though half a dozen other models from Ford and Lincoln are affected as well. Most of the vehicles in the recall are simply getting called into a dealer for a check to some component or another, or an update to the software installed. Ford has made an effort in recent years to reduce quality concerns and require fewer recalls, but it seems the company hasn’t made much progress on that front. All but three of these recalls were issued to fix something that should have been fixed on a previous recall. What’s going on with that? None of these recalls come with an attached stop-use notice, so they probably aren’t anything to be drastically worried about, but if your vehicle is affected, you should pop into your Ford dealer and get it looked at when you get a chance. OK, let’s dig into these recalls and see where things stand, shall we? Read more: GM Hopes A Clutch Pedal Is Enough To Make Enthusiasts Buy EVs Maverick (Recall) Grabber Maverick truck – Ford The popular compact Maverick truck was hit with a handful of recalls in this most recent drop, all things that should have been addressed in a previous recall which don’t seem to have been properly fixed. A full 933 trucks built between August 2021 and October 2023 potentially have an issue with the instrument cluster failing to display safety-related information. Apparently some of the vehicles which came in for the recall previously did not receive the correct software update, and will now need to return again for the correction. A smaller group of 141 trucks from August 2021 to October 2022 didn’t get a proper update from a previous recall for faulty brake lights. It seems that some Maverick brake lights were turning on even if the driver hadn’t applied the brakes. Again, this should be a quick software update. The smallest of Ford’s recalls affects just two trucks built in March and April of 2022. Ford says the Powertrain Control Module needs an update to properly monitor 12v battery state of charge. It seems that the truck will fail to recognize a draining battery and fail to kick on the alternator to re-charge it. This could lead to the battery running out of juice and the car just dying while you’re driving. Not ideal! Do Mach-Es Dream Of Electric Recall? Mach E GT – Ford Ford is also issuing a recall for a couple of its popular electric models. Some 243 examples of its Mustang Mach-E crossover have high-voltage battery connections that should have been fixed at a prior recall, but for some reason were not. There is a potential for these connectors to overheat and possibly fail. Meanwhile some F-150 Lightning batteries could be affected by a manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery cells, potentially causing a short. Ford is advising all owners to limit charging to 80 percent until the issue has been fixed. Just 950 units built between 2022 and 2024 have been recalled, and Ford will contact you directly about it if your truck is affected. If your truck is one of the problem vehicles, your high voltage battery will be replaced free of charge. No, but the pack will then take a full charge… Whatever, you won’t have to pay for it. Everything Else Ecosport – Ford The largest of all of these recalls, however, affects the terrible little crossover runabout known as the Ecosport. Apparently for a little over a year between April 2021 and July 2022, the front axle shafts could be improperly installed. If the axle doesn’t lock into the transmission as deeply as it should, there’s a potential that the car could roll away from a stop, even if it was shifted into park. All vehicles in that timeline will get an inspection and the halfshafts will be replaced if necessary. If you have a Maverick Hybrid, Escape Hybrid, or Lincoln Corsair Hybrid, it’s possible that the previous recall to update your Hybrid Powertrain Control Module was not updated correctly. The software in your car could cause it to shift into neutral without warning. Only 207 vehicles across those three product lines are affected. Here’s a big one. A group of Ford and Lincoln light trucks and SUVs could have an issue with the integrated trailer brake controller module, causing the towed trailer not to brake when the vehicle brakes. Over 10,000 vehicles are affected from 2021 and 2022, so if you have one of those model years, definitely check to see if your VIN is on the list. Ford will update your software free of charge. Hopefully Ford can get its recalls sorted and fix them the correct way the first time. If it didn’t have to re-do all of this work, the recall list would only be three instead of eight. Think about that, Ford. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox… Read the original article on Jalopnik. Source link #Ford #Issues #Storm #Recalls #Maverick #F150 #Expedition #Navigator #Escape #Corsair #Mach #Lightning #Ecosport #Models Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A-League Women: Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters full of praise for returning attacker Susan Phonsongkham A-League Women: Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters full of praise for returning attacker Susan Phonsongkham Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters has lauded Susan Phonsongkham and hailed the attacker’s fighting spirit after she scored on her long-awaited return from an ankle injury. Source link #ALeague #Women #Perth #Glory #coach #Stephen #Peters #full #praise #returning #attacker #Susan #Phonsongkham Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China announces major oil, natural gas deposit reserve discovery in Beibu Gulf Basin China announces major oil, natural gas deposit reserve discovery in Beibu Gulf Basin China’s state-owned oil and gas company has announced a major hydrocarbon discovery breakthrough in the exploration of Paleozoic buried hills in the Beibu Gulf Basin. The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) made the announcement on Thursday. The breakthrough came after drilling was done to a total depth of about 15,879 feet (4,840 meters) in an area with an average water depth of about 121 feet (37 meters). The company’s exploration initiative struck upon a crude oil and natural gas pay zone of 928 feet (283 meters), as per the press release. The state-owned company claims to be the largest offshore producer of petroleum and natural gas. Oil and gas reserve discovery in China As per CNOOC, the Weizhou 10-5 oil and gas field is located in the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea. The discovery marks a major breakthrough in natural gas exploration in the granite buried hills in the Beibu Gulf Basin. The results of the test conducted by the company indicate that the well can produce approximately 13.2 million cubic feet of natural gas and about 800 barrels of crude oil per day, as per a press release by the company. The Weixinan Sag in the Beibu Gulf Basin is one of the most explored sags offshore China. In recent years, CNOOC has been researching on the reservoir formation theories of the complex buried hills and the relevant technologies needed, as per Xu Changgui, the Chief Geologist of the company. “The breakthrough in the exploration of Paleozoic granite buried hills reveals the vast exploration prospects of the buried hills in the Beibu Gulf Basin. It will also provide guidance for exploration in similar fields offshore China,” Xu added. Zhou Xinhuai, the CEO of CNOOC, said, “In recent years, the Company has made large and medium-sized oil and gas discoveries in various types of buried hills offshore China, which have been further expanding the Company’s oil and gas resource base.” “The discovery in the Beibu Gulf Basin will help to stabilize energy supply and continuously contribute to the economic and social development.” Past breakthroughs from CNOOC In February 2025, CNOOC had announced the start of production from Bozhong 26-6 Oilfield Development Project (Phase I) in central Bohai Bay. The project is expected to achieve a peak production of approximately 22,300 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025. The oil property is light crude. CNOOC had said that Bozhong 26-6 Oilfield is the world’s largest metamorphic buried hill oilfield with cumulative proven oil and gas in-place of over 200 million cubic meters. One of the other unique things about the project is that it uses technology to capture and separate the associated carbon dioxide from crude oil extraction and reinject it back into the formation to drive the oil, thereby increasing production while reducing emissions. The project is expected to bury approximately 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide throughout its life cycle. The project was being fully overseen and operated by CNOOC. Source link #China #announces #major #oil #natural #gas #deposit #reserve #discovery #Beibu #Gulf #Basin Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘I’m lucky to be alive’ ‘I’m lucky to be alive’ Daniel De Simone Investigations correspondent Journalist Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he is “lucky to be alive”. A journalist targeted by a Russian spy cell run from a former guest house in Norfolk has said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin personally ordered the operation against him. Roman Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief of The Insider, was followed through Europe by Bulgarian spies who were working for Moscow – three of whom were convicted on Friday. Dobrokhotov told the BBC: “I’m very lucky to be alive”. The Russian national believes he and his fellow investigative journalist, the Bulgarian Christo Grozev, were targeted because of their exposés on Russia. They revealed Russia’s role in a string of deadly incidents, including the nerve agent attacks in Salisbury in 2018 and on the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2020. In December 2020, on the day that investigative group Bellingcat published its exposé on the Navalny poisoning, the man who directed the Russian spy cell sent a message saying: “We’d be interested in a Bulgarian guy working for Bellingcat Christo Grozev.” Jan Marsalek, who instructed the spy ring on behalf of the Russian intelligence services, wrote that Grozev was the “lead investigator in the Navalny case”. His friend and fellow target Dobrokhotov said this was the moment when they became a major focus, as Putin was so disturbed by what had been revealed. “I think that it was Putin directly,” he said. “In this dictatorship, you would never take responsibility on your own to do such a political stuff. You will always have a direct order from the president.” A message sent by Marsalek to fellow spy Orlin Roussev – who ran the ***-based group from a former guest house in Norfolk – demonstrated inside knowledge of Putin’s thinking. He wrote: “Personally I find Grozev not to be a very valuable target but apparently Putin seriously hates him.” Roman Dobrokhotov is the editor-in-chief of investigative website The Insider After 2020, the spy cell followed Grozev and Dobrokhotov throughout Europe, spying on them on airplanes, in hotels and in private properties. They discussed kidnapping and even killing the men. There was talk of smuggling Dobrokhotov out of the *** in a small boat from the Norfolk coast, after which he would be taken back to Russia. Dobrokhotov said it was clear this would have resulted in his death. It was in January 2023, the month before police arrested members of the cell in the ***, that Dobrokhotov said he was “warned that I shouldn’t leave the country because it can be dangerous”. He had not realised that he was being followed by the Bulgarian spies, who got so near to him on one flight that they saw the Pin code for his mobile phone. Metropolitan Police Pictures of Roman Dobrokhotov onboard the flight were retrieved by police from a surveillance report He thinks the police action sends a signal. “Vladimir Putin doesn’t understand messages in words, only in actions,” Dobrokhotov said. “So he understands messages like, for example, Ukraine got long-range missiles. That’s a message that he can understand. “And when his spies are arrested and imprisoned for a big sentence, that’s also a message that he can understand.” He thinks the use of Bulgarians working in normal jobs shows the limits of Russian espionage after so many professional spies were expelled from the West, but that spy cells like the Bulgarian one are no less dangerous. Speaking about what motivates him, Dobrokhotov said he wants “to change Russia” because he does not want to live in a country that “kills people just because they’re doing journalism or because they are criticising the government”. He said that “while we are existing, it is very difficult for Vladimir Putin to feel strength inside the country” and that “we will be someone who he will try to eliminate for the rest of his life”. “We’re in a situation that only some of us will survive, either we or Vladimir Putin and his team.” On Friday Vanya Gaberova, 30, Katrin Ivanova, 33, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, were found guilty of conspiracy to spy, while Roussev, 47, and Biser Dzhambazov, 43, had previously admitted the same charge. A sixth Bulgarian, Ivan Stoyanov, 34, pled guilty to spying. Ivanova was also convicted of possessing multiple false identity documents. Source link #lucky #alive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]