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If you get lost, stay where you are If you get lost, stay where you are Stephen Scourfield is in a reflective mood Source link #lost #stay Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Inclement weather forecast moves The Amelia Concours d’Elegance up a day to Saturday Inclement weather forecast moves The Amelia Concours d’Elegance up a day to Saturday The Amelia Concours d’Elegance has been moved to Saturday due to anticipated inclement weather Sunday. The event, located at Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, is in its 30th year. Read: FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Warming trend ahead of showers for parts of the weekend The Amelia Concours d’Elegance features more than 275 historically significant vehicles in more than 35 classes including Corvettes at Sebring, Alfa Romeos of the 1930s and Formula 1 Cars 1950-Present, according to its website. Advertisement Advertisement >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< “The decision to move The Amelia Concours d’Elegance event to Saturday due to anticipated inclement weather was not a decision we took lightly,” McKeel Hagerty CEO of Hagerty stated in a news release. “Our priority is to ensure our guests and participants can experience our Concours in a safe and an enjoyable atmosphere. We are excited to welcome our community of car lovers, guests and friends for another great event.” Click here for tickets to the event. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live. Source link #Inclement #weather #forecast #moves #Amelia #Concours #dElegance #day #Saturday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What You Need to Know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission – NASA What You Need to Know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission – NASA What You Need to Know about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Mission NASASpokane astronaut Anne McClain set for Wednesday launch to International Space Station The Spokesman ReviewColorado astronaut Nichole Ayers is headed to space with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Denver 7 Colorado NewsUSAFA, Woodland Park High School graduate selected for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 FOX21News.comAnne McClain, a Spokane astronaut, heading back to space to help bring two astronauts home KREM.com Source link #NASAs #SpaceX #Crew10 #Mission #NASA Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WhatsApp just made its AI impossible to avoid – but at least you can turn it off WhatsApp just made its AI impossible to avoid – but at least you can turn it off Meta rushed to embed its Meta AI assistant into all of its properties, including WhatsApp. Now, it seems like the tech giant is extending the strategy with a dedicated widget, as first discovered byWABetaInfo. This comes after WhatsApp expanded Meta AI from a floating action button to a search bar integration and then the in-chat tag that lets you add it to the group chat. The widget will give you one-tap access to its text search, camera for image-based queries, and voice input for hands-free interactions. Whether this is useful or just another thing cluttering your home screen depends on how much you actually want an AI assistant embedded in your messaging app. The idea is that instead of switching to ChatGPT or Perplexity, you can pull up Meta AI within WhatsApp and fire off a question without having to open the app first, as it’s right from a widget. Whether that’s convenient or annoying probably depends on your disposition. There have been complaints about Meta AI being too intrusive, so making it more deeply integrated is a questionable decision by Meta. Whether this addition is useful or just another AI experiment in search of a problem will likely depend on how much you really need to talk to Meta AI. Luckily, if you fall into the “no thanks” camp, you can disable it entirely by going into Settings > Chats and toggling off the Meta AI button. At least for now, opting out is still an option. As Meta is betting big on AI integration, WhatsApp is a prime target simply because of its massive user base. If even a fraction of its billions of users start casually using Meta AI, that’s a win for Meta in the battle for AI dominance. But if users keep disabling the feature or ignoring it entirely, it might just be another forgotten experiment, like Facebook’s attempt at making the Metaverse a thing. You might also like Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Source link #WhatsApp #impossible #avoid #turn Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries’ economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations. Assets like oilfields were already factored in under the rules – last updated in 2008. This update aims to capture areas that have grown since then, such as the cost of using up natural resources and the value of data. The changes come into force in 2030, and could mean an increase in estimates of the size of the *** economy making promises to spend a fixed share of the economy on defence or aid more expensive. The economic value of wind and waves can be estimated from the price of all the energy that can be generated from the turbines in a country. The update also treats data as an asset in its own right on top of the assets that house it like servers and cables. Governments use a common rule book for measuring the size of their economies and how they grow over time. These changes to the rule book are “tweaks, rather than a rewrite”, according to Prof Diane Coyle of the University of Cambridge. Ben Zaranko of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) calls it an “accounting” change, rather than a real change. He explains: “We’d be no better off in a material sense, and tax revenues would be no higher.” But it could make economies look *******, creating a possible future spending headache for the *** government. For example, Labour has committed to allocating fixed percentages of the size of the economy on defence and aid. If the new rules increase the estimated size of the economy by 2-3% in 2030, it might add £2bn to defence spending. That is a tiny share of the total government budget, but large compared with the cuts to overseas aid (£6bn) that are currently funding extra defence spending or the headroom that the government has left to meet its self-imposed fiscal rules (£10bn). The government spending watchdog, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), will not be including the impact of these new rules on the government finances in their assessment of the government finances this March. This makes the new rules a possible future headache for the Chancellor rather than an immediate one. Source link #Data #waves #wind #counted #economy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bellamy knows Storm’s 22-year streak is under threat Bellamy knows Storm’s 22-year streak is under threat Coach Craig Bellamy has ramped up the pressure on his Melbourne players not to let their unrivalled NRL round-one record slip when they host Parramatta on Sunday afternoon. The Storm are unbeaten in the opening fixture since Bellamy took the reins in 2003 – racking up 21 successive wins – with 2004 not counting as they had a first-round bye. The Eels almost snapped the streak in 2023, only for Storm skipper Harry Grant to score a try in golden point to secure a 16-12 victory. Bellamy said the record belonged to the players and was one that meant a lot to those who previously wore the Storm jersey. “It’s not really my record, it’s the players’ record,” the coach said at their captain’s run on Saturday in Melbourne. “I’m sitting up the coaches’ box, I don’t have a whole heap to do with it. “I know the players, especially our old boys, they used to hold being ready for round one pretty close to their heart. “To perform well in round one, that was really important to them so hopefully it’s important to these guys as well.” After two heavy pre-season losses to the Warriors and North Queensland, with Melbourne conceding an uncharacteristic 72 points, a disappointed Bellamy said their defence needed to improve to get the better of the Eels. “Probably the thing that I’m not quite sure of is our form in the trials – our defence wasn’t great so we’ve worked a bit on that. “If we can fix that up, hopefully we’ll perform a bit better tomorrow. “It’s important to be on it with your defence early in the season – the attacks sometimes take a little bit but we should have defended better than what we did, so we’ve had two weeks to hopefully correct it.” Appearing in major doubt for round one after his knee blew up, star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen will start against the Eels which should help organise their defence. But Bellamy didn’t believe that was their major issue. “Obviously that’s a big part but I don’t think that’s our main problem, though, defensively. It’s actually being keen to get into the tackle, I think that was a bit more of an issue. “But certainly with his experience, he’ll have us well organised, especially on their tryline.” The Eels have been rocked by the loss of chief playmaker Mitchell Moses for the first six rounds with a foot injury but Bellamy expected them to be well prepared under their new coach, former Storm assistant Jason Ryles. “He did a great job here as a coach; we were sorry to lose him as a coach, but we knew he was going to move on to ******* and better things. “The one thing about him, I think they’ve worked on their play the ****** a lot, playing the ****** quickly and perhaps on the other side working hard on slowing down the opposition. “That’s one of the things that I’ve noticed that will be different from Parramatta last year to this year.” Source link #Bellamy #Storms #22year #streak #threat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists stunned by rare sighting of creature thought to be extinct for decades: ‘A remarkable discovery’ Scientists stunned by rare sighting of creature thought to be extinct for decades: ‘A remarkable discovery’ Who doesn’t love love — especially when it’s good for the environment? A thrilling discovery in the South Downs National Park brings renewed hope for biodiversity in Britain. Conservationists have spotted a female greater mouse-eared bat in disused railway tunnels in Sussex, potentially offering a mate for what was believed to be the last surviving member of its species in the U.K., according to the BBC. The greater mouse-eared bat was officially declared extinct in Britain in 1992 before a surprising rediscovery when a single male appeared in 2002. With no sightings recorded in 2024, many feared the species had disappeared from British soil forever. This remarkable finding creates fresh optimism for establishing a breeding population. Conservationists have ringed the female bat for future identification and continue monitoring the area for additional greater mouse-eared bats. “The finding of a female is rewarding and a remarkable discovery which brings huge hope for this species,” explained Daniel Whitby, a bat ecologist working on the project, per the BBC article. The return of these rare mammals benefits people and our ecosystem in meaningful ways. Bats serve as vital pest controllers, with a single bat consuming thousands of insects nightly, reducing the need for harmful pesticides in agriculture. They’re also important pollinators for many plants that provide food and medicine. Watch now: Local hero single-handedly repopulates endangered butterfly species Preserving habitats for endangered species such as the greater mouse-eared bat supports a more resilient ecosystem that can better withstand climate challenges, ultimately creating healthier environments for humans and animals alike. “By providing suitable roosts, restoring habitats and reducing anthropogenic threats such as artificial light and noise, this species might just stand a chance of recovering,” Whitby said, per the BBC article. This discovery joins other recent U.K. conservation successes, including animals returning to rewilded Hackney Marshes in London and innovative monitoring of seal populations using artificial intelligence and drones along Norfolk’s coast. Each recovery represents another small step toward restoring balance to our natural world. Stay tuned for more updates regarding the burgeoning relationship between these two greater mouse-eared bats. Wondering how you can be part of the climate solution? Check out The Cool Down’s guide to taking local action in your community. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #Scientists #stunned #rare #sighting #creature #thought #extinct #decades #remarkable #discovery Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Controversial Breed of 'Woolly Mice' Just Created by Scientists Has the Internet Buzzing – PetHelpful New Controversial Breed of 'Woolly Mice' Just Created by Scientists Has the Internet Buzzing – PetHelpful New Controversial Breed of ‘Woolly Mice’ Just Created by Scientists Has the Internet Buzzing PetHelpfulScientists created a ‘woolly mouse’ with mammoth traits. Is it a step toward bringing back the extinct giant? CNNScientists Have Bred Woolly Mice on Their Journey to Bring Back the Mammoth TIMEScientists aiming to bring back woolly mammoth create woolly mice | Gene editing The GuardianPoll: Should we bring back woolly mammoths? Livescience.com Source link #Controversial #Breed #039Woolly #Mice039 #Created #Scientists #Internet #Buzzing #PetHelpful Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dolly Parton releases new song honouring late husband Carl Thomas Dean Dolly Parton releases new song honouring late husband Carl Thomas Dean Dolly Parton offered an emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died earlier this week. The legendary country artist released a new song titled, If You Hadn’t Been There, in an Instagram post on Friday. “I fell in love with Carl Dean when I was 18 years old,” Parton wrote. “We have spent 60 precious and meaningful years together. Like all great love stories, they never end. They live on in memory and song. He will always be the star of my life story, and I dedicate this song to him.” The pair were together for six decades before he died on Monday aged 82. Her voice trembles as she sings the new song, “If you hadn’t been there / Where would I be? / Without your trust, love, and belief”. “You made me drеam / More than I dared,” she continues. “And I wouldn’t be hеre / If you hadn’t been there.” The cover of the track includes an old photo showing Parton with her arms wrapped around Dean. Parton, 79, expressed her gratitude for fans’ support after her husband’s death. “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” she wrote on Instagram on Thursday. “Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss of my beloved husband Carl. I can’t reach out personally to each of you but just know it has meant the world to me. He is in God’s arms now and I am okay with that. I will always love you.” The singer, known for songs such as 9-5 and Jolene, met Dean outside a laundromat the first day she arrived in Nashville as an 18-year-old aspiring singer. “I was surprised and delighted that while he talked to me, he looked at my face (a rare thing for me),” Parton said when recalling their first meeting. “He seemed to be genuinely interested in finding out who I was and what I was about.” Two years later, in 1966, the pair married. They lived a private life – Dean was rarely seen in public – and did not have children together. Source link #Dolly #Parton #releases #song #honouring #late #husband #Carl #Thomas #Dean Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says Ukraine ‘more difficult’ to deal with than Russia Trump says Ukraine ‘more difficult’ to deal with than Russia Tom Bateman State Department correspondent Watch: ‘I think we’re doing very well with Russia’ US President Donald Trump has said he is finding it “more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine” than Russia in attempts to broker peace between the two nations. The US is “doing very well with Russia”, and “it may be easier dealing with” Moscow than Kyiv, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday. Hours earlier, Trump had said he was “strongly considering” large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire with Ukraine was reached. Meanwhile, the US has temporarily suspended Ukraine’s access to some satellite imagery, space technology company Maxar told BBC Verify, after Trump had already paused military aid to the country. It comes exactly one week after an extraordinary White House exchange, in which Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for being “disrespectful” to the US. That public dressing-down was followed this week by Trump pausing all US military aid and intelligence-sharing with Kyiv. Russia then conducted a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Thursday night. Trump’s threat of further sanctions on the already heavily sanctioned Russia was apparently in response to this attack. He said he was considering new tariffs because “Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now”. But within hours, Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin was acting as anyone else would. “I think he’s hitting them [Ukraine] harder than he’s been hitting them,” Trump said. “And I think probably anyone in that position would be doing that right now.” He added that he believes Putin wants to end the war but he cannot say the same of Ukraine. “I want to know they [Ukraine] want to settle and I don’t know they want to settle,” Trump said, when asked why he had cut off aid to Kyiv. Trump’s direct diplomacy with Putin stunned Nato allies, because the West has shunned contacts with Moscow since Russia’s February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite Trump’s row with Zelensky, the tone from his foreign policy team in the last two days has sounded more conciliatory towards Ukraine, after its arm-wrenching in the form of cutting off military and intelligence support. The Americans want Zelensky to sign a deal that would give them a major stake in Ukrainian minerals, and for him to agree to a quick truce with Moscow. Zelensky has been pushing for firm security guarantees for Kyiv, to be agreed as part of the deal. Speaking on Friday, Trump said such a security guarantee could be discussed later and would be the “easy part”. Meanwhile, space technology company Maxar told BBC Verify on Friday that the US had temporarily suspended Ukrainian access to some high quality imagery from US satellites. Satellite imagery is an important tool during a war as it allows armies to gather intelligence on their rivals. Maxar, a US-based company, has contracts to provide satellite imagery to various governments and companies. One of those is the Global Enhanced GEOINT Deliver (GEGD) program, which gives users access to high quality imagery collected by the US government. “The US government has decided to temporarily suspend Ukrainian accounts in GEGD,” Maxar told the BBC. “Each customer makes their own decisions on how they use and share that data.” The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, part of the US Department of Defense, confirmed the suspension was “in accordance with the administration’s directive on support to Ukraine”. Watch in full: The remarkable exchange between Zelensky and Trump Next week, Trump’s senior officials will travel to Saudi Arabia to meet Zelensky’s team amid growing pressure for him to sign up to Trump’s demands. Ukraine’s president has said he hopes the talks will be “meaningful”. On Friday, he said his country was “ready for peace as soon as possible” and had proposed “concrete steps” to achieve it. “Every day, new Russian strikes and reality itself prove that it is Russia that must be forced to peace,” he added. Zelensky has expressed regret in the days since his public clash with Trump and worked to mend relations with the US. On Thursday, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said Trump had received a letter from Zelensky that included an “apology” and “sense of gratitude”. “Hopefully, we get things back on track with the Ukrainians, and everything resumes,” Witkoff said. *** officials have said around 20 countries are interested in joining a “coalition of the willing” to help Ukraine, as European leaders forge ahead with plans for much ******* military expenditure. Fighting on the ground in Ukraine continued on Friday, with five people killed by Russian troops the Donetsk region, according to local authorities. 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Witham residents on living by the ***’s longest-running roadworks Witham residents on living by the ***’s longest-running roadworks Lewis Adams BBC News, Essex Lewis Adams/BBC Phil Barlow says the decade-long disruption causes a “huge amount of anger and frustration” for drivers Ten years ago Zayn Malik left One Direction, Richard III was reburied and the average pint cost £3.31. In the Essex town of Witham, a set of temporary traffic lights were turned on for the very first time. Despite a decade passing and it being revealed that at least half a million pounds has been spent on the traffic management, no work has started on upgrading Woodend Bridge. What is it like for those living near the National Highways’ longest-running roadworks? It is early on a Monday morning and the queues are already building. For many commuters, business owners and residents, it has been the same story since 2015. They are all waiting to cross Woodend Bridge, which runs over Essex’s busiest route – the A12 – and leads to its London-bound carriageway south of Witham. Most of the motorists sitting bumper-to-bumper on Hatfield Road would not have been able to point to the bridge on a map a decade ago. But nowadays it has become the go-to hangout for those wanting to lose 20 minutes during rush hour. A Freedom of Information response shows £473,196 has been spent on the traffic light contraflow since 2019. Such is the bridge’s notoriety, it has been jokingly ranked Witham’s number one attraction on review site TripAdvisor. One tongue-in-cheek review reads: “Although it can be slightly annoying to be stuck at these lights, the pure joy and euphoria you feel when the light is green is out of this world.” Stuart Woodward/BBC Another reviewer joked Woodend Bridge offered a space of “tranquil beauty” For many living in the town, just under six miles (10km) north-east along the A12 from Chelmsford, the situation has gone beyond a joke. “It’s quite embarrassing when you read the news and see you’ve got the longest-running roadworks in the country,” says Tina Townsend, who runs the Witham Hub community centre. The roads of south Witham are places she chooses to avoid now, but her lorry driver husband is not so fortunate. “It is ridiculous,” Ms Townsend adds. “As someone who loves the town, I don’t really think this is the thing I want us to be remembered by. “We should be known for something nice like the river walk.” ‘Pure waste of money’ The roadworks are the longest-running on National Highways’ 4,500-mile network, which covers mostly motorways and major A-roads. The Freedom of Information request, made by the BBC, has uncovered the £473,196 figure for post-2019 costs. National Highways has been unable to provide costs from 2015 to 2019. Lewis Adams/BBC Driving instructor Steve Thomas says he warns his students about the traffic issues caused by the temporary lights Steve Thomas, who has run a driving school in Witham for eight years, says he warns his students about the “permanent/temporary traffic lights”. “If I have an early morning driving test in Chelmsford, I have to think about how long it’s going to take us to get out of Witham and get to the test centre on time,” he says. “I’ve seen it first-hand the amount of traffic that can build up here because of the lights. “They’ve been there a decade now and it’s just too long. “It’s a pure waste of money that is costing the taxpayer.” While taking traffic over the A12, the junction also has a turn leading to a kennels and cattery, as well as farmland. However, motorists returning from these destinations have found their side of the road blocked by concrete barriers since three crashes badly damaged the bridge between 2014 and 2015. Despite the bridge’s Witham-bound traffic being less frequent than those accessing the A12, residents say the traffic lights treat them as equally busy. “They’re inconveniencing the majority for the sake of the few that actually come that way,” adds Mr Thomas. Alistair McColm, who runs the kennels and cattery, previously told the BBC his staff often received abuse from motorists over delays caused by the roadworks. Mr McColm, who was approached to comment on this story, also pointed out that farmers needed to use the bridge back into Witham as well. Lewis Adams/BBC Tina Townsend says Witham has much more to offer than troublesome roadworks Witham Town Council leader Phil Barlow blames “incompetent” traffic management for raising tensions. “It is ridiculed by residents, but it’s also a frustration and a delay,” the Labour councillor says. “They seem to have a highway management vehicle parked there every morning, but they don’t seem to do anything. “You can ****** back past the Aldi roundabout because of the traffic management over the bridge. “That adds a two to three-minute delay but actually, that delay causes a huge amount of anger and frustration for residents.” ‘****** hole’ The councillor promises there will be a “huge sigh of relief” across the town when the works are completed. Phil Harris, a 64-year-old energy sector worker, will be among them. He says his daily commute from Witham is 15 minutes longer every day thanks to the traffic lights. “Some of these projects are like a ****** hole, money just gets thrown at it,” he says. “But what’s the alternative – close the bridge and make everyone use the country lanes instead?” Stuart Woodward/BBC Woodend Bridge carries traffic over the A12 at the Witham South junction Responding to the BBC, National Highways says it cannot begin work immediately due to uncertainty about the A12 widening project. It explains the decade-long lane closure has been necessary because the bridge is “unable to safely support the weight of traffic”. Highways chiefs believe “complex” work to install a replacement bridge beam will begin at the end of 2025 and finish next year, at a cost of £1.6m. “Much of our focus has been finalising a design that causes the least disruption to drivers who rely on the A12 that runs underneath,” a spokesman says. “We acknowledge the duration that traffic management has been in place for the safety of those using the bridge and apologise for any inconvenience.” Lewis Adams/BBC Traffic has been restricted to one carriageway on the bridge, which leads towards an A12 slip road But what will those who have been blighted by the works do when they are finally removed? Mr Thomas jokes he will “drive up and down it enjoying the clear road”, while Barlow hopes to drop off an 11th birthday cake before the lights are scurried away. Yet many are not in a hurry to forget the cult attraction. One former commuter posts online: “I miss the days of sitting, staring at the solitary red light, waiting for the mystery invisible traffic to pass in the opposite direction.” Source link #Witham #residents #living #UKs #longestrunning #roadworks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WA State election 2025: Confident Basil Zempilas hits back at smear campaign after voting WA State election 2025: Confident Basil Zempilas hits back at smear campaign after voting Basil Zempilas has declared Libby Mettam is in the ‘driver’s seat’ and that he is ‘optimistic’ about his own prospects in the State’s most marginal seat, as he voted in Floreat. Source link #State #election #Confident #Basil #Zempilas #hits #smear #campaign #voting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former Gov. Matt Bevin ordered by court to stay away from adopted son Former Gov. Matt Bevin ordered by court to stay away from adopted son A Jefferson County judge has ordered former Gov. Matt Bevin to refrain from contacting his adopted son, 18-year-old Jonah Bevin, until an upcoming court hearing, online court records show. The Friday order gives Jonah temporary protection until a hearing March 19, according to a Kentucky Lantern report. Bevin must also temporarily turn over any firearms to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, according to the outlet. The Courier Journal confirmed the emergency protection order was filed but was unable to obtain a copy Friday evening. The order comes after reports last year revealed Jonah, then 17, was housed at an abusive residential facility for troubled teens in Treasure Beach, Jamaica. The facility shut down last year, and Jonah was left in the custody of the country’s child services agency after his adoptive parents, Matt and Glenna Bevin, didn’t retrieve him from a court hearing for children who had been in the facility’s care, The Times in London first reported. Bevin has multiple adopted children and campaigned for governor on improving the adoption process in Kentucky. In a recent interview with the Lantern marking his first public statements since returning to the U.S., Jonah revealed he was regularly beaten while living at the facility and called for accountability. “I just want, to be honest, accountability to be taken,” Jonah told the Lantern. “I want the people who did what they did to be accountable.” This story may be updated. Contact reporter Killian Baarlaer at *****@*****.tld or @bkillian72 on X. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin ordered to stay away from adopted son Source link #Gov #Matt #Bevin #ordered #court #stay #adopted #son Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

U.S. proposes ceasefire extension in exchange for hostages – The Washington Post U.S. proposes ceasefire extension in exchange for hostages – The Washington Post U.S. proposes ceasefire extension in exchange for hostages The Washington PostHamas treatment of hostages ‘intolerable,’ Trump envoy says Fox News’Hell to pay’: Trump issues ‘last warning’ to ******. Here is what may be next for Israel and Gaza USA TODAYTrump Issues ‘Last Warning’ to ****** to Release Israeli Hostages The New York TimesExclusive: U.S. holding secret talks with ****** Axios Source link #U.S #proposes #ceasefire #extension #exchange #hostages #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Can an LED face mask really transform your skin? Can an LED face mask really transform your skin? Annabel Rackham Health and wellbeing reporter Getty Images LED face mask manufacturers claim their products can treat acne scars and fine lines LED technology has been used to address a number of skin issues, such as eczema, mild to moderate acne, psoriasis and sun damage in a medical setting. But the at-home LED market is on the verge of becoming a massive industry – with masks and other devices retailing for anything from £40 to £1,500. The technology harnesses the power of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which then stimulate skin cells when they are exposed to the skin repeatedly. Mask developers make big claims that at-home LED masks can be used to treat acne scars, sun damage and fine lines – but does this stand up to scrutiny? Getty Images According to dermatologist Dr Kentley, consumers have been getting LED treatment in medical settings for “many years” The LED market is set to be worth £600m globally by 2032 – which is nearly double what airflow technology like the Dyson Airwrap will be worth at the same point. According to consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley, LED technology works by causing the skin to absorb light energy, which then triggers cellular changes in a process known as photobiomodulation (PBM). “This allows new blood vessels and skin cells to be formed, along with more collagen and elastin,” he tells the BBC. “PBM has also been used to treat acne as it has anti-inflammatory effects and reduces the amount of oil in the skin,” he adds. A recent comprehensive study of PBM stated that more clinical trials on humans need to take place to fully understand how it actually works. US space agency Nasa first began studying the effect of LEDs in the 1990s to see if it could help in cell regeneration. Since then, medical-grade devices have been used by dermatologists “for many years”, according to Dr Kentley. But at-home masks have only been on the retail market for about five years and cost a fraction of the medical devices. The main differences between medical devices and High Street masks are the strength of the LEDs, the number of bulbs on the device and how close they sit to the skin’s surface when being used. LED therapy masks are ‘visually interesting’ Dr Justine Kluk, who runs her own dermatology clinic and specialises in treating acne, believes that while at-home masks “sound promising”, mask wholesale manufacturers are “speculating” about their benefits. “I don’t believe anyone has run clinical trials of the LED mask at home to see if it is the same dose as a device you would use in a clinic or hospital,” she tells the BBC. “No-one is testing these devices in big enough sample sizes for long enough periods of time for us to feel really confident. “So I believe the benefits from using one of these masks is probably very modest,” she adds. Skincare makes up nearly half of all global sales in the beauty industry – and is set to continue to grow more than the likes of haircare, make-up and fragrance in the next year. This is being boosted by Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2009) and even Generation Alpha (born 2010 to now) whose skincare fascination is said to be fuelled by social media trends. Dr Kluk says she has noticed “that people’s interest in at-home skin care and treatments has increased hugely since Covid” and believes the “visually interesting” element of the at-home LED mask makes it such an eye-catching product to sell online. “People sitting watching TV wearing a red LED mask increases people’s curiosity. “Every other consultation I’ve had for the last six months, has involved people asking me about LED masks,” she adds. Getty Images LED masks have been available on the retail market for the last five years When you search LED masks on social media platforms such as TikTok, you will be met with hundreds of videos with users showing off their results after using one of these at-home devices. Natalie O’Neill, 29, tells the BBC she started to use a mask “out of curiosity to see if I would notice any difference” and did not use it to treat an existing skin condition like acne. The skincare content creator says: “I noticed a change in my skin after a couple of weeks and felt it prevented breakouts really well.” She adds that the mask has helped to “keep my skin tone looking more even” and faded marks on her face more quickly. O’Neill was not paid to promote a particular mask and caveats all her content on this technology by saying she uses it alongside a consistent skincare routine. “Getting red light or LED therapy in a clinic is not immediately transferable to a mask, which a lot of consumers don’t realise – I’m OK with that because I have the right expectations,” she adds. Part of the appeal of LED masks is that they are easy to use and therefore have a low barrier to entry for potential buyers. Laurence Newman is the chief executive of CurrentBody, whose at-home LED mask is one of the world’s best sellers. He started selling professional equipment to clinics more than 25 years ago and began developing an at-home LED mask in 2009, bringing out the company’s first device just under 10 years later. “We see that people use it for 10 minutes and get an instant glow afterwards,” he tells the BBC. Newman says that women in particular “are moving towards totally non-invasive skincare” and looking for ways to improve their skin without botox and fillers. Newman says the masks his company sells have been developed using the same technology as medical devices, which have a minimum requirement light wavelengths. He emphasises that the at-home LED mask market and indeed at-home beauty technology market are in their infancy, with “a real movement of education” growing. ‘This is a lot of money to spend’ Dr Kentley concludes that “PBM is mostly considered safe, even at high levels” so using any form of LED technology is unlikely to “cause damage to cells”, however more research into how exactly PBM works is needed to understand what it can do. “There have been many experimental and clinical studies into the use of PBM for various dermatologic conditions, however they have varied in the parameters of the device and treatment protocols,” he adds. “Many of these studies were small and unstandardised and often paid for by the manufacturers so it is difficult to draw concrete conclusions”. He says if someone is keen to buy a device they should make sure they choose one that has EU safety certifications and a high density of LED bulbs on the mask to ensure enough energy is being delivered to the skin. Dr Kluk also says that she does not “want to discourage anyone” who is intrigued by the technology but wants “them to understand that this is a lot of money to spend on a device, which could potentially support a good skincare routine, or if it’s severe like acne, a good prescription regimen and some lifestyle measures – but it’s unlikely to do enough on its own.” Source link #LED #face #mask #transform #skin Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fit-again Hawk tipped to rise as Brownlow hype begins Fit-again Hawk tipped to rise as Brownlow hype begins A fit-again Will Day will take the competition by storm, Hawthorn teammate Jai Newcombe is certain. Day proved the difference in the Hawks engine room as they claimed a hard-earned 20-point win over Sydney in the AFL season opener at the SCG. In his first game back since a collarbone injury ruled him out of finals last year, the 23-year-old showed no signs of rust and slotted three goals from 19 touches by halftime. He had only kicked a total of three majors last year, having also missed the first six games with a foot injury. Day momentarily sent a scare through the Hawks camp and their faithful when he walked off in the third quarter looking sore, but he was only troubled by a cramp. James Jordon was deployed to curb Day’s momentum in the second half and while the statistics sheet suggest the Sydney tagger succeeded, Hawks coach Sam Mitchell praised his star’s critical last quarter performance off the ball. Day’s exceptional performance has already generated premature Brownlow Medal hype, with fellow midfielder Newcombe jumping on the bandwagon. “I’m all about it. Get behind him,” Newcombe told AAP. “It’s going to be exciting to watch, to have him at full fitness and flying. “I’d love nothing more than to see him get a full run at it this year and show the competition what he’s capable of.” Day is now second in some bookmakers’ Brownlow medal markets, second to only Nick Daicos. Newcombe was also influential for the Hawks at the contest with 19 touches and showed his quality in helping Karl Amon pull off an early goal-of-the-year contender. Amon had burned off Sydney players James Rowbottom and Joel Amartey down the corridor, before dancing past Braeden Campbell and Will Hayward to give off to Newcombe. Newcombe kept his cool under hot pressure from Dane Rampe to hand back to Amon, who slotted easily for the exclamation mark. Sydney looked to mount a second-half challenge and almost pulled it off after kicking five goals to two in the third quarter. But a desperate Hawthorn, helped by heavy rain, held on. Hawthorn captain James Sicily also impressed at both ends with 20 disposals and the final goal of the match. “My heart rate was high for a while there, but it’s nice to get one on the board early,” Newcombe said. “We had to dig deep to wrestle it back and get it on our terms and play the way we wanted to … it was never going to be all on our terms. “To have the intent early, to be in the contest and give yourself a chance is going to be pivotal in every game. “There’s a long way to go, but we’ve got our ambitions and we’ll try and chase them down.” Source link #Fitagain #Hawk #tipped #rise #Brownlow #hype #begins Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Passengers spent 8 hours on a transatlantic flight that turned around about 300 miles from North America Passengers spent 8 hours on a transatlantic flight that turned around about 300 miles from North America Virgin Atlantic passengers spent eight hours on a flight that returned to the ***. The flight turned around about 330 miles off the coast of Canada. A Manchester Airport spokesperson said the Airbus A350 might have had a problem with its hydraulics. A Virgin Atlantic flight had almost reached North America before it turned back to the *** in an eight-hour ordeal for passengers. Flight 3 was heading from London Heathrow Airport to New York’s JFK Airport on Thursday. Nearly four hours after departing, it was about 330 miles off the ********* coast when it U-turned over the Atlantic, according to data from Flightradar24. It then squawked 7700, an emergency signal. The Airbus A350 landed in Manchester, in northern England, about eight hours after taking off from London. A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said in a statement that the flight returned “as a precautionary measure,” citing a “technical issue.” Images shared on social media showed the A350 landing at Manchester with its landing-gear doors open — a sign of a problem with the plane’s hydraulics. A spokesperson for Manchester Airport told Business Insider they understood that the aircraft had a hydraulics issue. They added that the flight was met by the airport fire service, which was protocol for a technical issue and “very much precautionary in this instance.” Flights turning back over such long distances can be highly irritating for passengers and costly for airlines — with knock-on effects on flight schedules. But it’s typically easier for airlines to reroute passengers and repair planes at a hub airport. Manchester is Virgin Atlantic’s secondary hub, after Heathrow Airport. *** understands that Flight 3 requested a priority landing at Heathrow, but that didn’t happen for unknown reasons. Passengers were given overnight accommodation in Manchester and scheduled on alternative flights on Friday. “The safety and security of our customers and crew is always our top priority and our teams are working hard to ensure our customers can continue on their journey as soon as possible,” the Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said. “We sincerely apologize for the delay and any inconvenience caused.” Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Passengers #spent #hours #transatlantic #flight #turned #miles #North #America Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘We’re talking to a ton of teams’ – Seahawks GM John Schneider on DK Metcalf trade request – Field Gulls ‘We’re talking to a ton of teams’ – Seahawks GM John Schneider on DK Metcalf trade request – Field Gulls ‘We’re talking to a ton of teams’ – Seahawks GM John Schneider on DK Metcalf trade request Field GullsJoey Bosa landing spots, DK Metcalf trade request plus predicting where top NFL free agents will land CBS SportsRost: Where will DK go? 4 potential Seahawks trade partners Seattle SportsSeahawks were “very disappointed” the D.K. Metcalf news landed on Tyler Lockett’s day NBC SportsSeahawks ‘talking to a ton of teams’ after DK Metcalf trade request, GM says The Seattle Times Source link #talking #ton #teams #Seahawks #John #Schneider #Metcalf #trade #request #Field #Gulls Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shape-shifting PJ Harvey brings theatre to Womadelaide Shape-shifting PJ Harvey brings theatre to Womadelaide It’s been eight years since the shape-shifting English rock star PJ Harvey last toured Australia. On the opening night of the Womadelaide music and arts festival on Friday, Harvey’s headline slot was as much theatre as concert. The singer appeared in an ethereal white dress, and a cape printed with ****** tree branches for the first part of the set, devoted to her 2023 album I Inside the Old Year Dying. The Grammy-nominated album was inspired by Harvey’s epic poem Orlam, which draws from the language and land of Dorset, where she grew up. The artist worked with theatre director Ian Rickson on the live show – which has already toured across the *** and Europe – to create a masterful, controlled performance, against an illuminated backdrop of what looked like cracking earth. Harvey swept across the stage backed by her four-piece band of James Johnston, Jean-Marc Butty, Giovanni Ferrario and longtime collaborator John Parish. But this atmospheric, ethereal PJ Harvey set was a very different showing to the artist that last toured Australia in 2017, not to mention the indie success of the 1990s. (February 2025 marked 30 years since the release of Harvey’s first solo album, To Bring You My Love). Some in the crowd remembered that angry rock star – with the new material lacking the catharsis they had been hoping for. “It’s as though she’s reached a stage of peace,” said one. “But I’m not there yet, I’m still angry.” Harvey spoke only twice during the show, to thank the audience for their support over many years. “Thank you so much for coming to see us play, it’s been a long time since we have been to your beautiful country,” she said. With a stirring rendition of The Colour of The Earth, played by the band standing front of stage, the concert shifted into some of the hits the crowd had been holding out for. Harvey dug into her 90s back catalogue and emerged with crowd favourites Man-Size, Down by the Water and To Bring You My Love. Adelaide was the second night of a six-date tour of Australia that began in Perth on Tuesday, with the Melbourne and Sydney performances sold out. Earlier on Friday, crowds streamed into Adelaide’s Botanic Park for the first of four days of the Womadelaide arts, music and dance festival. Some local acts had the crowd jumping early, such as the upbeat reggae-rock-soul fusion outfit from South Australia, Dojo Rise. First Nations hip hop trio 3%, which won best hip hop/rap album at the 2024 ARIAs, brought their ambitions – and humour – to the stage too. As music festivals across Australia are struggling, Womadelaide is still going strong – with a devoted audience that these days spans generations. AAP travelled with the assistance of the Adelaide Festival. Source link #Shapeshifting #Harvey #brings #theatre #Womadelaide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ukrainian forces fighting inside Russia are almost surrounded, open source maps show Ukrainian forces fighting inside Russia are almost surrounded, open source maps show By Andrew Osborn and Anastasiia Malenko LONDON/KYIV (Reuters) -Thousands of Ukrainian troops who stormed into Russia’s Kursk region last summer in a shock incursion are nearly surrounded by Russian forces there, in a major blow to Kyiv which hoped to use its presence there as leverage over Moscow in any peace talks. Ukraine’s situation in Kursk has deteriorated sharply in the last three days, open source maps show, after Russian forces retook territory as part of a gathering counteroffensive that has nearly cut the Ukrainian force in two and separated the main group from its principal supply lines. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. The precarious situation for Ukraine comes after Washington suspended its intelligence sharing with Kyiv and raises the possibility that its forces may be forced into a politically awkward and psychologically difficult retreat back into Ukraine, or risk being captured or killed. The battlefield reversal comes at a time when Kyiv is under mounting U.S. pressure to agree to a ceasefire with Moscow and as Russian forces continue to advance along parts of the front line inside Ukraine, even as Ukrainian forces stage a fightback in one area. “The situation (for Ukraine in Kursk) is very bad,” Pasi Paroinen, a military analyst with the Finland-based ****** Bird Group, told Reuters. “Now there is not much left until Ukrainian forces will either be encircled or forced to withdraw. And withdrawal would mean running a dangerous gauntlet, where the forces would be constantly threatened by Russian drones and artillery,” he said. “If Ukrainian forces are not able to restore the situation quickly, this could be the moment where the Kursk salient begins to finally close into an encircled pocket.” There was no official confirmation of the Russian thrust from the Russian Defence Ministry or the Ukrainian military, both of which tend to report battlefield changes with a delay. Yan Matveev, another military analyst, said on Telegram that Ukraine had a difficult choice to make. “The only argument in favour of holding the bridgehead is political. To use the remnants of the bridgehead for bargaining. And also a little morale – after all, a retreat is a retreat…,” he said. TAKING WAR TO RUSSIA Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk last August was the most serious attack on Russian territory since the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 and was designed to bring the war to ordinary Russians, whom the Kremlin had tried to shield from the fallout from the fighting raging inside Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said it was also aimed at trying to ease pressure on Ukrainian troops defending their own country from Russian forces in the east by forcing Moscow to divert resources to defend its own territory, and at giving Kyiv a potential bargaining chip in future peace talks. The incursion was embarrassing for Moscow and raised uncomfortable questions about its ability to protect its own borders. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said his forces would regain full control of Kursk by force and rejected any idea of making it part of wider future talks. Open source mapping from Deep State, an authoritative Ukrainian military blogging resource, showed on Friday that around three-quarters of the Ukrainian force inside Russia had now been almost completely encircled. It showed they were joined to the remaining Ukrainian force located closer to the Russian border by a land corridor around 1 km long and less than 500 metres wide at its narrowest point as Russian forces move to cut that off too. Deep State said late on Thursday that Russian forces had advanced near the nearby settlement of Kuryilovka. In an update released on Friday it also said that Russian forces were pressuring Ukraine’s positions in the border area with Sumy region as part of the same operation and moving to try to block supplies to Ukrainian forces inside Kursk. “It is worth noting that the enemy has an advantage in UAVs (drones), both reconnaissance and strike. The most commonly used is the FPV drone. They are mainly responsible for fire control of everything that moves ‘in’ or ‘out’ of Kursk region,” Deep State said in its note. Yuri Podolyaka, an influential Russian war blogger, said Russian forces had broken through south of Sudzha, a Russian town located inside the nearly surrounded pocket. “The Russian Armed Forces have driven a deep wedge (up to 4 kilometres deep) and actually reached the alternative supply route to Sudzha (which the enemy was using because the main road could not be used),” Podolyaka wrote on his Telegram channel. A Ukrainian military analyst and former commander, Evhen Dykyi, said Ukrainian forces had, however, improved their positions in the last day or two on the approaches to Sudhza. “Just yesterday, we launched another round of counterattacks there,” he told Ukrainian Radio NV. “Now it’s our turn to strike at their rear and logistics. We will see how successful this counter action turns out to be.” Ukraine’s General Staff, in a late evening report on Friday said that its armed forces had repelled 29 Russian attacks in the Kursk region over the past day. Russian forces, it said, had launched 22 air strikes. (Reporting by Andrew Osborn in London and Anastasiia Malenko in KyivEditing by Alex Richardson, Gareth Jones, Ron Popeski and Chizu Nomiyama) Source link #Ukrainian #forces #fighting #Russia #surrounded #open #source #maps #show Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

MAR10 Day Is Nearly Here: Make the Most of These Deals to Save Big Money on Nintendo Games and More – CNET MAR10 Day Is Nearly Here: Make the Most of These Deals to Save Big Money on Nintendo Games and More – CNET MAR10 Day Is Nearly Here: Make the Most of These Deals to Save Big Money on Nintendo Games and More CNETPlay together and have fun online this MAR10 Day with a 14-day free trial membership of Nintendo Switch Online NintendoA Bunch Of Excellent Switch Games Are $20 Off For Mario Day YahooNintendo announces a new Switch OLED bundle ahead of the Switch 2 The VergeNintendo Download: March With Mario Business Wire Source link #MAR10 #Day #Deals #Save #Big #Money #Nintendo #Games #CNET Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Tom Cruise movie halted after unnamed star injured on set which may cost production ‘millions’ Tom Cruise movie halted after unnamed star injured on set which may cost production ‘millions’ Tom Cruise’s latest film has halted production after a star was injured on set. The 62-year-old actor plays a megalomaniac in the new movie – which currently has the working title of Judy – and will appear alongside John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, and Riz Ahmed on screen but production was reportedly stopped after an unnamed star was injured at London’s Pinewood Studios . A source told The Sun: “The actor is renowned for loving spectacular stunts which obviously involve some element of danger and the risk of injury – though they always strive to keep any risk to an absolute minimum.” The actor sustained injuries to his pelvis and leg and the insider claimed that because the individual is “very famous”, it will cost the production company “millions” while he is away. The source added: “This incident won’t just be alarming in terms of having someone so famous suffer such a major injury, it will also prove costly on a project which has cost millions and is on a very tight schedule.” Academy Award-winner Alejandro González Iñárritu is at the helm of the film – which is due to be released in October 2026 – and it will mark his first foray back into English language movies since The Revenant in 2015. Source link #Tom #Cruise #movie #halted #unnamed #star #injured #set #cost #production #millions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Live Hookworms Discovered in Woman’s Intestine During Scan Live Hookworms Discovered in Woman’s Intestine During Scan A medical scan showed live hookworms in a woman’s stomach, shocking doctors who said she didn’t have the telltale gastrointestinal symptoms of the parasitic infection. The ******** farmer, 75, first went to the doctor while struggling with dizziness, lack of appetite, trouble sleeping, and weakness “without any obvious cause,” according to an article on the case in the Journal of Medical Case Reports. The woman, from China’s Yongzhou City, was diagnosed with anemia and stomach inflammation, and tested positive for a bacterial stomach infection. But treatment, the study says, didn’t improve her symptoms — prompting doctors to prescribe an endoscopy. Journal of Medical Case Reports A live hookworm was discovered in a woman’s intestine. Related: Cockroach Extracted from Man’s Small Intestine — and It Was Still Alive An endoscopy involves a long thin tube being inserted in the mouth to examine organs up close, the Cleveland Clinic explains. In the woman’s case, the endoscopy showed “the presence of live nematodes [worms] in the descending portion of the patient’s duodenum,” which is the beginning of the small intestine. Researchers then examined her stool, which revealed the presence of hookworm eggs. Parasitic worms infect up to 480 million people globally, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control explains. The infection is usually contracted by walking barefoot on soil contaminated by the ****** of a person or animal who has the infection. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Related: Parasites Bury in Woman’s Eye After She Went Swimming in Contact Lenses: ‘Most Pain I’ve Ever Experienced’ It generally causes diarrhea and abdominal pain, which the woman didn’t experience, but can also cause the symptoms she did exhibit, which were anemia, loss of appetite and fatigue. The Hunan Province, where the woman lives, “has also made significant progress in controlling hookworms,” the study notes, saying the rate of infection decreased from 22.86% in 1994 to 0.43% in 2020. Still, while “the rate of hookworm infection remains low, the risk [of infection] remains.” She was treated with Albendazole — an FDA-approved medication according to the Mayo Clinic. Following a course of the medication, her anemia was cured. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article on People Source link #Live #Hookworms #Discovered #Womans #Intestine #Scan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school – WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school – WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando1st case of measles detected in Florida ABC NewsDoctors urge vaccine as superintendent, surgeon general discuss Palmetto High measles outbreak NBC MiamiSuperintendent says Miami Palmetto measles situation ‘very stable,’ launches telehealth service WPLG Local 10Measles case reported at Miami Palmetto Senior High School CBS Miami Source link #measles #shot #Florida #doctor #weighs #case #reported #Miami #school #WKMG #News #amp #ClickOrlando Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aussie Vilips poised to strike in Puerto Rico tourney Aussie Vilips poised to strike in Puerto Rico tourney Rising *********** golf star Karl Vilips is firmly in the mix at the halfway stage of the Puerto Rico Open after shooting an impressive five-under 67 in the second round. The 23-year-old from Western Australia went blemish-free at the Grand Reserve Golf Club to be 12-under for the tournament, which is being played opposite the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Beginning on the back nine, Vilips made birdies on the 11th and 14th before adding more on the first, sixth and the ninth, his closing hole. It is sure to give one-time child-prodigy Vilips plenty of momentum heading into the weekend, as he tries to overhaul leader Rasmus Neergard-Petersen (15-under). In only his second PGA Tour tournament, Vilips finished tied 39 in the Cognizant Classic last week. He is no stranger to achieving or being in the limelight, being named Korn Ferry Tour rookie of the year in 2024. In 2011, a then nine-year-old Vilips won the US Kids World Championship title for the second time. But trying to catch Neergard-Petersen won’t be easy as the Danish leader looked plenty comfortable in his PGA Tour debut, playing bogey-free through 36 holes and shooting a seven-under 65 for his one-shot lead. Ranked No.88 in the world, Neergard-Petersen received a commissioner’s exemption for international players into the event. “Once I get into the round and kind of get a couple holes in, it just kind of feels like any other day on the golf course really,” Neergard-Petersen said. “I’m just trying to stay in the present.” The 25-year-old plays on the European tour and was second in his previous start, shooting a final-round 65 to finish one shot behind Haotong Li at the Qatar Masters. He shot 64 in Thursday’s opening round and was only a shot worse on Friday for a two-day total of 129. Davis Riley made four straight birdies on his back nine for a 66 and was one shot back in soft conditions with light wind. Austin Cook (65) was two shots out of the lead, and the group at 12 under included Vilips, William Mouw and Noah Goodwin. “We haven’t gotten crazy gusty winds, so just enough to make you think,” Riley said. “I think there’s definitely scorable opportunities out there, so I think you just kind of have to be pretty aggressive into the greens.” Fifteen players were 10 under or better. That group did not include Kevin Roy, who followed up his first-round 62 with a one-over 73. with AP Source link #Aussie #Vilips #poised #strike #Puerto #Rico #tourney Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]