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Two more Game Boy games, including a Mario fan favourite, have been added to Switch Online Two more Game Boy games, including a Mario fan favourite, have been added to Switch Online Nintendo has added two more Game Boy games to its Switch Online retro library. Donkey Kong and Mario’s Picross have both been added to the Game Boy app, to celebrate the upcoming Mario Day on March 10. Donkey Kong, sometimes referred to as Donkey Kong ’94, is considered by some to be one of the best games on the Game Boy. The game initially appears to be a straight remake of the 1981 arcade game, with the first four stages replicating those of the coin-op original. When players finish the fourth stage and defeat Donkey Kong, however, he gets up again, kidnaps Pauline and runs through a door. It then emerges that the game is actually a large puzzle platformer consisting of 101 levels spanning nine worlds, essentially acting as the precursor to the Mario vs Donkey Kong series. Mario’s Picross was the first game in developer Jupiter’s series of Picross games for Nintendo. Like every game in the series, it presents the player with a grid that they have to colour in. By using the numerical clues located on the rows and columns of the grids, players use logic to figure out which squares to fill in and which ones to leave blank. If they do it correctly, the filled in squares reveal a picture. The additions of Donkey Kong and Mario’s Picross bring the total number of Game Boy and Game Boy Color games on Switch Online up to 35 titles in the West. Other Game Boy titles on the service include Super Mario Land and its sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX, Tetris, all five Mega Man games, all three Donkey Kong Land games, Metroid II and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages / Seasons. NES, SNES, Game Boy and Game Boy Color games are available as part of the standard Switch Online subscription, which costs $19.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 for a 12-month individual membership. Players can also gain access to further libraries containing Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive / Genesis and Nintendo 64 games, by upgrading to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, which costs $49.99 / £34.99 / €39.99. Source link #Game #Boy #games #including #Mario #fan #favourite #added #Switch #Online Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France – The Associated Press Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France – The Associated Press Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris halts Eurostar travel to London and trains to northern France The Associated PressAll Paris Eurostar services cancelled for rest of the day after WW2 bomb found BBC.comUnexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains The New York TimesDiscovery of World War 2 bomb near major Paris train station disrupts services Reuters Source link #Unexploded #WWII #bomb #Paris #halts #Eurostar #travel #London #trains #northern #France #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son Prodigy who roomed with Bellingham eyes revival under Maradona's son The lost wonderkid who was once Jude Bellingham’s roomate and found salvation in street football, now a Maradona is giving him hope. Source link #Prodigy #roomed #Bellingham #eyes #revival #Maradona039s #son Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter reveals people and premierships will define his tenure as Eagles coach West Coast coach Andrew McQualter reveals people and premierships will define his tenure as Eagles coach It’s fitting that the Perth skyline and Optus Stadium can be seen over the shoulders of Andrew McQualter as he sits for an interview in the Crystal Room at Perth Crown Towers. Source link #West #Coast #coach #Andrew #McQualter #reveals #people #premierships #define #tenure #Eagles #coach Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender Senate Democrats' impending choice: Shutdown or surrender Senate Democrats have a fast-approaching dilemma: Vote for a spending bill unilaterally drafted by House Republicans or engage in the kind of shutdown brinkmanship they’ve long opposed. It isn’t a decision they’ll be able to put off for much longer. House GOP leaders are poised early next week to send a bill to the floor that would largely hold current spending levels in place through the end of September. Democrats don’t like this approach, arguing it would only further empower President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to continue to act beyond their authority in clawing back congressionally approved dollars. In the House, Democrats are vowing to hold back support, arguing that Republicans are responsible for finding the votes for a continuing resolution, or CR, after walking away from negotiations with the ********* party. “If Republicans decide to take that approach, as Speaker [Mike] Johnson indicated it’s his expectation, then Republicans are going it alone,” House ********* Leader Hakeem Jeffries told reporters Thursday. It’s not so simple in the Senate, where Democratic leaders are being more careful to avoid promising blanket opposition to a relatively “clean” stopgap bill ahead of the March 14 shutdown deadline. Privately, leaders have urged their members to stay silent and force Republicans to come up with a palatable plan. Sen. ***** Durbin, the No. 2 Senate Democrat, said in a brief interview Thursday he didn’t sense there were enough Democratic senators yet willing to clear a seven-month stopgap — Republicans need at least eight, assuming more GOP lawmakers don’t join Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has pledged to vote no. Still, when pressed if he would oppose that bill if it was the only option on the table just hours before the shutdown deadline, Durbin hedged, saying that it was premature until he saw what gets through the House. “Ask me after that,” he added. While a handful of Democrats indicated in interviews that they are a no, so far Republicans have at least one Democrat on their side: Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, who said in a brief interview Thursday that “I’m never going to be a part of any vote that shuts the government down.” “The fact that anyone on our side would even rattle those sabers, that’s *********,” Fetterman said. “To think I’m going to burn the village down to save it, that’s bonkers.” Roughly a dozen other Senate Democrats declined in interviews this week to say explicitly they would vote against a shutdown-averting bill. Several lawmakers said they want to know for sure that this bill would be the only way to avoid a lapse in federal funding before committing to supporting it. They also said they want to see proof that Speaker Mike Johnson can actually get it through the House. “There’s enough Senate Republicans who have told us that they support the idea of a short-term CR and completing all the bills,” said Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), adding that before he makes a decision on a House bill, “I want to make sure that play is not available.” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) described himself as “anti-shutdown” and that Musk’s ascension “makes it even more perilous to shut down” because it would only further embolden him. But Kaine — who, like Van Hollen, has a large share of federal workers in his state — also declined to say how he would vote on a September funding patch if one comes to the Senate floor. A group of Democrats and Republicans in the Senate have been quietly talking about a back-up option if the House isn’t able to pass its stopgap bill — not an unthinkable scenario, given the GOP’s razor-thin majority. Several of those Democrats emphasized their preference is to pursue a government funding path that gives space to senior appropriators who still insist they’re close to an agreement on updated agency funding levels. “We’re real close to a deal,” said Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), an Appropriations Committee member. “We should get that done.” One option being floated by Democrats is a four- to five-week stopgap to give appropriators more time to land that deal. But Republicans involved in the bicameral negotiations warned that they don’t believe their House counterparts are ready to accept anything other than an extension of current funding levels through the end of the fiscal year. “My best guess right now is that the House will pass or attempt to pass a full-year CR,” Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters. Asked about the possibility of a shorter stopgap, she added, “I do not think the House is interested in that.” Mia McCarthy, Lisa Kashinsky, Nicholas Wu and Jennifer Scholtes contributed to this report. Source link #Senate #Democrats039 #impending #choice #Shutdown #surrender Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump tariffs, *** house prices Trump tariffs, *** house prices European markets were broadly lower Friday, rounding off a volatile week marked by whipsawing policy on U.S. tariffs, the latest rate cut from the European Central Bank, ******* fiscal reforms and a regional defense spending boost. The regional Stoxx 600 index was down 0.8% at 8:30 a.m. U.K. time, with retail and household goods stocks tumbling. Luxury stocks were among the worst performers, with Richemont and Burberry both down by around 4% as the Stoxx Europe Luxury index dropped 2.4%. The sector is expected to face challenges from U.S. import tariff hikes if the impact dampens U.S. consumer demand and leads to a rise in prices. The Stoxx 600 has jumped between losses and gains this week amid unfolding geopolitical developments and corporate earnings. The benchmark is currently on course for a weekly loss, which would be its first of the year. U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday granted temporary tariff exemptions for around 50% of ******** imports and 38% of ********* imports until April 2. The move came a day after Trump granted a one-month tariff exemption for automakers, expected to be one of the most affected sectors; and just two days after sweeping new duties came into effect. In Europe, market watchers are continuing to unpack the ECB’s latest quarter-point rate cut, inflation and growth projections, and messaging. The euro area’s central bank said monetary policy was becoming “meaningfully less restrictive,” suggesting it may exercise more caution across its next meetings after enacting six cuts since last June. ECB staff macroeconomic projections raised their headline inflation forecast for 2025 to 2.3% from 2.1%, while downgrading their growth forecast to 0.9% from 1.1%. “While forecasts still show clear direction, [ECB] communication doesn’t,” analysts at Bank of America Global Research said Thursday. Also continuing to sway markets this week has been expectations of higher defense spending across Europe, with the Stoxx Aerospace and Defence Index up another 9% this week, its best performance for nearly five years. The U.K. held multilateral talks last week focused on defense spending and allied Ukraine support, while European Union leaders on Thursday met in Brussels to agree to higher defense spending across the bloc, despite the opposition of Hungary. ******* stocks have meanwhile broadly rallied on hopes of stronger economic growth and more spending on both defense and infrastructure after leading politicians stuck a “historic” deal on fiscal reform. Source link #Trump #tariffs #house #prices Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

TRADE ALERT: Avs Make Deal with Islanders for Brock Nelson – Colorado Hockey Now TRADE ALERT: Avs Make Deal with Islanders for Brock Nelson – Colorado Hockey Now TRADE ALERT: Avs Make Deal with Islanders for Brock Nelson Colorado Hockey NowAvs land coveted center Nelson from Islanders ESPNNHL trade deadline 2025 live updates: Rumors, news and analysis of every deal – The Athletic The New York TimesIslanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche in NHL deadline blockbuster New York Post Islanders Acquire Ritchie, A First Round Selection In 2026 Or 2027, A Third Round Pick In 2028, And Kylington In Exchange For Nelson And Dufour | New York Islanders NHL.com Source link #TRADE #ALERT #Avs #Deal #Islanders #Brock #Nelson #Colorado #Hockey Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

WA Election: Many voters disengaged in State campaign that ‘could’ve been bolder’ WA Election: Many voters disengaged in State campaign that ‘could’ve been bolder’ Main Image: Many voters have struggled to engage in the State election — and politics more broadly — with some confessing they don’t know who the Premier is and others saying there’s a general sense of “apathy”. Credit: The West *********** Source link #Election #voters #disengaged #State #campaign #couldve #bolder Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities – The Associated Press Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities – The Associated Press Investigation advances into Gene Hackman’s mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities The Associated PressGene Hackman’s dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor’s death The Associated PressPolice to release new Hackman death details news.com.au’Mummification’ Can Complicate Timeline of Gene Hackman and Wife’s Deaths: Experts (Exclusive) PEOPLEGene Hackman and his wife’s deaths ‘could be a similar timeframe’: fire chief Fox News Source link #Investigation #advances #Gene #Hackman039s #mysterious #death #update #Mexico #authorities #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cassius Turvey ******* trial: Confronting images of teen’s injuries taken by friend after attack shown to jury Cassius Turvey ******* trial: Confronting images of teen’s injuries taken by friend after attack shown to jury The photographs, which show his bloodied head and split right ear, were taken by one of the 15-year-old’s friends, minutes after he was savagely beaten with a metal pole. Source link #Cassius #Turvey #******* #trial #Confronting #images #teens #injuries #friend #attack #shown #jury Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige review: a premium electric shaver that comes at a premium price Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige review: a premium electric shaver that comes at a premium price Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige: one-minute review Product info This model has slightly different names and product codes in different territories: *** and AU: Philip Shaver S9000 Prestige, SP9883/35 US: The SP9883/35 variant doesn’t appear to be widely available from online US retailers, but you can find the very similar Philips Norelco S9000 Prestige (product code SP9886/89) on Amazon US. If you’re in the market for a premium electric shaver, it’s well worth checking out the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige. This premium model is packed with Philips’ SkinIQ tech for an adaptive, delicate shave, a highly ergonomic design and waterproofing – meaning it offers an all-round excellent user experience. For reference, I specifically tested the SP9883/35 variant of the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige – and this doesn’t come cheap. It’s available now in the *** and Australia with a list price of £699 / AU$999. Thankfully, though, it’s unlikely you’ll have to pay quite this much in all regions. For instance, I’ve spotted it going for much closer to £300 from a lot of *** retailers. Still, that’s quite a bit to spend on an electric shaver – so is it worth it? Well, if like me you have pretty sensitive skin and are used to irritation after a typical shave – then I’d say the answer is yes. Whether I was having a wet or dry shave, the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige glided across my face with ease and never felt strenuous or sharp on my skin – something we always look for in our hunt for the best beard trimmers and electric razors. You can also adjust power to low, medium or high depending on what feels and works best for you. But wait… there’s more. This easy-to-handle shaver harnesses SkinIQ technology and Ultraflex suspension, meaning the S9000 Prestige’s head can adjust its power and positioning depending on hair thickness and shaving angles. That makes for a super simple, rapid shaving experience – ideal if you need a quick trim before heading to the office. It also comes with a self cleaning station, which can get your shaver looking all shiny again after just one minute: pretty cool! Is this model perfect? Not quite. The SmartClick trimmer – which you can easily click on to the top of the shaver – isn’t perfect for cutting down those overgrown hairs, as I found myself going over the same patches a couple of times. And when using the default shaver head, I still found it easier, personally, to get rid of the odd straggler with my manual razor – but your mileage may vary. Otherwise, this is a top-class option that I’d highly recommend, especially if you want a shaver that’s going to play gentle. That’s not even mentioning the fact that this is a beautiful model with a handy display and solid battery life of one hour. And it comes with a wireless charging pad. Pretty convenient, right? (Image credit: Future) Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige: Price and specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Price £699 / AU$999 (about $880) Waterproof Yes Battery life 1 hour Charge time 3 hours Charger type Qi-charging pad Accessories SmartClick trimmer, nose hair trimmer, cleansing brush, carry case, cleaning station and fluid Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige review: design Fantastic ergonomic grip Premium metallic exterior Interchangeable attachments In terms of design, it doesn’t get a whole lot better than the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige. It has a premium-looking metallic build with an ergonomic rubber grip, which makes handling the shaver both extremely easy and satisfying. On top of that, there’s a display on the face of the shaver that indicates the power level in use – between one and three – battery life, travel lock activation and more. Above that screen, you’ll find a few button controls: power on/off, power level down, and power level up. All of this makes for a pleasingly visual, straightforward user experience – something you’d expect from a shaver with such a high price tag. (Image credit: Future) Another great aspect of the S9000 Prestige’s design is its support for multiple attachments. It comes with a few interchangeable heads including the default foil shaver, SmartClick trimmer and nose hair trimmer. These all easily clip on and off and are quick and straightforward to wash, thanks to the shaver’s great waterproofing. You also get a brush for cleaning tighter crevices – Philips have thought of everything. There are even more goodies in the box worth mentioning, though. First of all, this model comes with a self-cleaning station and a quick clean pod. This contraption can both clean and lubricate your shaver in just one minute using the power from the S9000 Prestige itself. Philips says this is 10x more effective than a simple wash under water – I’m not sure I can speak to just how precise that is, but it did get the shaver ****** and span when I tried it out. On top of that, there’s a wireless charging pad that you can connect up to a shaver socket in your bathroom for some extra juice when you’re running low. This works fantastically well and your S9000 Prestige will make a beeping noise to let you know it’s building some battery life back. Finally, you can pack the attachments, shaver and more into an expensive-looking carry-case that is included with the S9000 Prestige. It has a hardy exterior and plenty of room inside, making for a nifty travel companion. The pristine look and feel of the case feels pretty indicative of the overall quality you’re getting, design wise. With excellent build quality, a durable exterior and plenty of tasty extras in the box, you’re getting the full package with the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige. Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige review: performance Comfortable, rapid shave Harnesses adaptive SkinIQ tech Pretty standard one-hour battery life And the shiny exterior isn’t all for show, this shaver is a pretty neat performer too. Firstly, that firm-feeling grip I mentioned ensures seamless handling, regardless of what angle you’re trimming at. I found it to be a big step up from my usual electric-shaver, which can be a bit challenging to handle in tighter, more awkward positions. But how about the shaving itself? Well, a standout plus here is that the S9000 Prestige is a not only smooth, but rapid operator. Within mere minutes I was able to achieve a clean shave using the Dual Precision rotating blades, which can achieve up to 165,000 cutting actions per minute. The blades took care of hairs growing in multiple directions with ease for the most part. I did, admittedly, have a few stragglers, which were easier to remove with my manual razor – but this really was a minor inconvenience. (Image credit: Future) The default shaver head uses some pretty nifty tech to ensure you get a close shave, such as SkinIQ. This tech senses hair density on your face (or head) and adapts cutting power for a more gentle shave. It also has an ‘Ultraflex’ suspension system that helps the heads work along every contour of your face. All in all, this is designed to deliver a more efficient, but also a more comfortable shave. And for me personally, that was greatly appreciated. I have pretty sensitive skin and the technology packed into this shaver helped to reduce a lot of irritation. As well as the adaptive SkinIQ tech, there’s an option to manually adjust the shaver’s power – which paired with the default head’s Hydro SkinGlide Coating, ensures a more relaxed shaving experience. (Image credit: Future) If I was to be more critical, though, I have to say that the included SmartClick trimmer is a little underwhelming. After four days of growth – yeah, it wasn’t my best look – I tried to give myself a more even, neat look, using this trimmer on the lowest grade. It worked decently well, but just wasn’t as efficient as I’d hoped for, as I found myself going over the same patches on my face a fair few times. Also, this trimmer only has five lines to indicate the length it cuts down to, but I would prefer a measurement in millimetres – something my everyday shaver uses. Meanwhile, you get a decent battery life of one hour out of the S9000 Prestige. That’s very much in-line with what a lot of hi-tech electric shavers can manage. But if you’re hoping for more, fear not. After every shave, you can simply pop the S9000 Prestige onto its wireless charging pad and get it fighting fit in no time. It takes three hours to get this shaver’s battery fully restored – not bad considering the use of wireless charging. Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige review: value Very expensive list price But regularly available with a considerable reduction High cost does come with premium design and performance levels OK, I won’t beat around the bush. If we’re talking about its list price, this shaver is very, very expensive. I’d argue a bit too expensive even. £699 / AU$999 is a lot of cash to spend, especially considering you can spend much less than that and still get a very astute shaver, like the Braun Series 9 Pro, for instance. But I bring good news. You’ll rarely have to pay such an astronomical fee for this stylish shaver. In fact, I’ve seen it going for close to £300 in the *** via retailers like John Lewis – that’s more than 50% off! And that really changes the picture – in this price range, the S9000 Prestige is well-worth considering. Otherwise, it would be tough to recommend – even given its high-level performance. (Image credit: Future) Ultimately, the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige is built to last and packs in a gentle, personalized shaving experience. You’re unlikely to need an upgrade or replacement in the near future if you pick this up, which really adds a lot of weight in the value department. And although I can’t overlook its sky-high list price, I’d still happily recommend this shaver in the knowledge that it’s regularly discounted. Should you buy the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige? Swipe to scroll horizontally Attributes Notes Rating Design Ergonomic grip, handy display, neat accessories, beautiful finish. 5/5 Performance Quick, comfortable, adaptive shave, SmartClick trimmer could be better. 4.5/5 Value Bags of quality but list price is very high, rarely costs so much, though. 4/5 Buy it if… Don’t buy it if… Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige: also consider How I tested the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige Tested for one week Used for a wet and dry shave Trimmed for a neat stubble look and then went for a clean shave I tested the Philips Shaver S9000 Prestige for one week, ensuring to try out all of its various features and attachments. I typically keep my facial hair trimmed to around 2mm, so I used the SmartClick trimmer at first to replicate my typical shaving routine. On top of that, I also tried having a wet and dry shave with the default head attachment. I also made use of the included wireless charging pad and self-cleaning station to ensure the shaver was up to TechRadar Recommended standard. Read more about how we test First reviewed February 2025 Source link #Philips #Shaver #S9000 #Prestige #review #premium #electric #shaver #premium #price Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump grants one-month tariff reprieve to some goods from Mexico, Canada – The Washington Post Trump grants one-month tariff reprieve to some goods from Mexico, Canada – The Washington Post Trump grants one-month tariff reprieve to some goods from Mexico, Canada The Washington PostTrump Suspends Mexico and Canada Tariffs on USMCA Goods for a Month The New York TimesCNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq enters correction territory CNBCTrump delays tariffs for goods under Mexico, Canada trade deal ReutersWhy automakers’ short reprieve from tariffs isn’t enough to weather Trump’s escalating trade war The Associated Press Source link #Trump #grants #onemonth #tariff #reprieve #goods #Mexico #Canada #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

WA’s star female athletes come together to celebrate International Women’s Day WA’s star female athletes come together to celebrate International Women’s Day Growth. Togetherness. Power and pride. That’s what six of Western Australia’s leading female athletes are celebrating this International Women’s Day. And they all believe they are just getting started. “I love being surrounded by really powerful and cool women,” Fremantle AFLW star Gabby Biedenweg-Webster said. She was one of six stars from WA’s premier sporting teams that came together to mark the day, celebrated globally on March 8. Perth Scorchers wicketkeeper Maddy Darke moved from Sydney to launch her cricket career. Beidenweg-Webster and Western Force lock Michaela Leonard were also picked up from the eastern states and Perth Glory import Gabby Hollar has travelled across the world from the United States. Darke says they are not opportunities that would be “plausible” for athletes even a decade ago. “I started — like a lot of girls — playing in a boys competition, because that’s all we really had access to,” she said. Some of these women are now stars of their sport, but didn’t start playing until they was teenagers. Now those opportunities are available for every girl. And they get to watch their heroes go about it too. West Coast gun Jaide Britton says she has already noticed a change in the crowd at AFLW matches. “A lot of the people that came to our games at the start were either family or friends, but now we’re starting to see a real increase in younger fans and parents bringing their kids to games, even boys as well,” she said. West Coast Fever and *********** Diamonds defender Sunday Aryang said the sports had each other’s backs. “I’m excited to see the growth from all the other female sports it’s not a competition, you all just want to be winning in that aspect,” she said. But, as *********** captain Leonard says, the reach of IWD goes well beyond the world of sport. “When I look at International Women’s Day, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that we make in society on a day to day basis, whether it’s as teachers, mothers, nurses, trades, women, athletes, the diversity of what we can offer is is really special,” she said. Camera IconWest Coast Fever’s Sunday Aryang and Perth Scorchers’ Maddy Darke. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West *********** Here’s what Western Australia’s top female athletes had to say in full. Sunday Aryang (West Coast Fever) “Netball is the number one leading sport for young girls coming through the pathway but it’s also great to see how far other sports have come. “I’m excited to see the growth from all the other female sports it’s not a competition, you all just want to be winning in that aspect.” Michaela Leonard (Western Force) “When I look at International Women’s Day, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the contribution that we make in society on a day to day basis. “Whether it’s as teachers, mothers, nurses, trades, women, athletes, the diversity of what we can offer is is really special.” Jaide Britton (West Coast Eagles) “A lot of the people that came to our games at the start were either family or friends, but now we’re starting to see a real increase in younger fans and parents bringing their kids to games, even boys as well. “There’s lots of boys after our games, young boys who want signatures and photos or boots that’s kind of where our fan base needs to grow from, those younger kids that have only grown up watching men’s footy, and now there’s an opportunity to come and watch women’s footy.” Camera IconWest Coast’s Jaide Britton and Fremantle’s Gabby Biedenweg-Webster. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West AustralianMaddy Darke (Perth Scorchers and WA) “With women’s sport, it’s obviously emerging and it we haven’t had the same opportunity as the men, but with all the teams out here today you can see the growth commercially and with the fans as well, it’s been massive. “I definitely wouldn’t have been able to move across the country for a plausible career about a decade ago, so it’s pretty lucky that the time and place has worked out for me to move to WA. “I started like a lot of girls playing in a boys competition because that’s all we really had access to. Now I think you’ve got the choice to play in an all-girls league too. Gabby Hollar (Perth Glory) “I think it’s incredible. Being a woman has given me opportunities, sport has given me opportunities that I never thought were possible. “I have been able to come all the way over to Australia from the US and I wouldn’t be able to do that if it wasn’t for sports. “It’s come so far along. Even just a few years ago, at the beginning of college, I didn’t know if I’d have opportunities to be able to play after. We only had the one league in the US and I didn’t eve really know about other leagues in other countries.” Camera IconWestern Force’s Michaela Leonard and Perth Glory’s Gabby Hollar. Credit: Kelsey Reid/The West AustralianGabby Beidenweg-Webster (Fremantle Dockers) “The development of the women’s games, all sports codes, has been pretty cool. Just to be a part of the AFLW, watch it kind of expand from when it started, thinking it wasn’t really an opportunity for girls and women, it’s just been huge. “I’m one of five girls, so I just love being surrounded by powerful and cool women. “The first time I got to play footy was 18 year’s old. Now I see young girls, from Auskick age, being able to play. Not just playing against the boys, although we were probably dominating anyway.” Source link #star #female #athletes #celebrate #International #Womens #Day Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Are They So Dumb They Don’t Know How to Google?’ ‘Are They So Dumb They Don’t Know How to Google?’ Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Jimmy Kimmel continued to roast Donald Trump’s address to Congress on his ABC late-night talk show. During Kimmel’s March 5 episode, the host lambasted Trump for egregiously lying about how Joe Biden’s administration spent “$8 million on making mice transgender.” Trump said “this is real,” to which Kimmel fired back: “No, it’s not real.” “You know, you hear the president of the United States say we’re spending $8 million to do sex change operations on mice,” Kimmel said. “You say, ‘Well, I’m sure he’s exaggerating, but there must be something there.‘ Turns out there’s not. It’s not real.” More from Variety “The government spent money on transgenic mice, which are genetically modified mice they use in lab tests to study disease,“ Kimmel explained. ”It has nothing to do with being transgender. Other than the word, the ‘trans’ part of the word. You think they know this and just ignore it, or are they so dumb they don’t know how to Google? Or maybe they think we’re so dumb we don’t know how to Google? I don’t know.” “They’re turning Mickeys into Minnies and Minnies into Mickeys!” Kimmel then joked. “No, they’re just trying to cure dementia and heart disease, which you would think Trump would be for seeing as how they are both coming for him real soon.” Trump’s claim that Biden spent $8 million on making mice transgender was widely fact-checked by outlets such as CNN, which reported that the government had the “differences in the ways an **** vaccine worked in mice that had received cross-sex hormone therapy.” The studies were “not for the purpose of making mice transgender” but for figuring out “how these treatments might affect the health of humans who take them.” As reported by Variety, Trump‘s address to Congress reached an average of 36.6 million viewers, which is about 13% above Joe Biden’s most recent State of the Union address (32.2 million viewers in 2024). But Trump’s latest address was down from his previous high of 47.7 million viewers for his 2017 State of the Union. Watch Kimmel’s full monologue on Trump’s address in the video below. Best of Variety Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Source link #Dumb #Dont #Google Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

European Stocks Echo US Drop on Tariff Confusion: Markets Wrap – Yahoo Finance European Stocks Echo US Drop on Tariff Confusion: Markets Wrap – Yahoo Finance European Stocks Echo US Drop on Tariff Confusion: Markets Wrap Yahoo FinanceTrump’s trade war draws swift retaliation with new tariffs from Mexico, Canada and China The Associated PressEuropean Stocks Drop as Tariff Jitters Trigger Broad Retreat BloombergMajority say US, not other countries, will feel brunt of Trump tariffs: Poll The HillWhat is a tariff and who pays it? CNN Source link #European #Stocks #Echo #Drop #Tariff #Confusion #Markets #Wrap #Yahoo #Finance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ben O’Shea: Epics FAILS on the campaign trail Ben O’Shea: Epics FAILS on the campaign trail With democracy snags hitting BBQs, Ben O’Shea takes a tong to the 2025 election campaign trail, unpacking the memorable moments, including epic fails, while voters give their verdicts with just hours to go. Source link #Ben #OShea #Epics #FAILS #campaign #trail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk’s offer to bring home stranded astronauts never reached the space station, say NASA astronauts who are still in orbit after 9 months Elon Musk’s offer to bring home stranded astronauts never reached the space station, say NASA astronauts who are still in orbit after 9 months SpaceX will bring two NASA astronauts back from the International Space Station this month after a damaged spacecraft extended their eight-day journey into a nine-month commision. SpaceX’s CEO Elon Musk said he believes the two astronauts were stuck in space for political reasons and he could have rescued them sooner. The astronauts say they believe Musk and have been left in the dark about what really happened. World’s richest man Elon Musk will help bring two NASA astronauts back to Earth after a Boeing spacecraft suffered technical issues leaving the two aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months; He claims it could have been done sooner. On June 5, 2024, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams embarked for the ISS on the Boeing Starliner. The long-time NASA astronauts were set to stay for eight days, but the spacecraft suffered multiple technical issues en route to space. NASA deemed the Starliner too risky to carry astronauts back to Earth and sent the spacecraft home without its crew in September, leaving the two without a ride home. Now, the NASA astronauts are set to return on March 19 or 20, but they will make their return to Earth with SpaceX, aboard its Crew-9 return flight. Last year, Musk offered to help bring the two astronauts home sooner than planned, but he claims he was rejected by the Biden administration. “They were left up there for political reasons, which is not good,” Musk said in an interview alongside President Donald Trump with Fox News host Sean Hannity. In a separate interview last week with Joe Rogan, Musk said the Biden administration intentionally “pushed the return date past the inauguration date” in an effort to downplay Trump and his allies’ successes. “There’s no way that they’re going to make anyone who’s supporting Trump look good,” Musk told Rogan. In a Tuesday press conference, Williams and Wilmore were asked to confirm the credibility of Musk’s statements about the Biden administration. Wilmore said it “is absolutely factual,” while still choosing his words carefully so as not to pick sides. “Obviously, we’ve heard some of these different things that have been said,” Wilmore said. “I can tell you at the outset, all of us have the utmost respect for Mr. Musk and obviously, respect and admiration for our president of the United States, Donald Trump. The words they’ve said, politics, I mean, that’s part of life. We understand that. And there’s an important reason why we have a political system and the political system that we do have, and we’re behind it 100%.” Wilmore added he and Williams were left in the dark with “no information whatsoever” on what actually went down behind closed doors. “That’s information that we simply don’t have, so I believe him,” Wilmore said. Although it’s unclear whether NASA controlled the information that Wilmore and Williams received during their extended stay in space, the ISS does have internet access on board, according to NASA’s website, which means there’s a possibility they could have heard about Musk’s intentions to help bring the two astronauts home. While NASA did not initially respond to Fortune’s request for comment, the federal space agency has previously denied any claims of political involvement impacting the timeline of the astronauts’ return. “I can tell you unequivocally, from a personal standpoint, that politics has not played any part in this decision,” then-NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Aug. 24. “It absolutely has nothing to do with it.” As the astronauts await their trip back to earth, morale is strong aboard the ISS. “We’re doing pretty darn good, actually. You know, we’ve got food, we’ve got clothes, We have great crew members up here,” Williams told CNN in February. “We don’t feel abandoned. We don’t feel stuck. We don’t feel stranded.”SpaceX did not return Fortune’s request for comment. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com Source link #Elon #Musks #offer #bring #home #stranded #astronauts #reached #space #station #NASA #astronauts #orbit #months Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62 – CNN Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62 – CNN Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62 CNNView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Pamela #Bach #actor #exwife #David #Hasselhoff #dies #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Two people charged over two separate incidents of disorderly behaviour at Perth Airport Two people charged over two separate incidents of disorderly behaviour at Perth Airport The *********** Federal Police were called to a gate inside Perth Airport’s domestic terminal on Friday following reports a female passenger became disruptive while waiting to board her flight home to Geraldton. Source link #people #charged #separate #incidents #disorderly #behaviour #Perth #Airport Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Walmart Is No Longer the Largest Retailer. This Magnificent Growth Stock Just Took the Title Away. Walmart Is No Longer the Largest Retailer. This Magnificent Growth Stock Just Took the Title Away. Ladies and gentlemen, there’s a new name at the top of the retail industry: In the fourth quarter of 2024, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) generated net sales of $188 billion. By comparison, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) generated revenue of $181 billion, marking the first time it ever came in below Amazon. For what it’s worth, Walmart still took the top spot for the year. The company grew its revenue by 5% year over year to $681 billion, which was well ahead of Amazon’s full-year net sales of $638 billion. However, considering Amazon is growing roughly twice as fast as Walmart right now, it’s likely that Amazon will pass Walmart on a full-year basis in 2025. Here’s what Amazon has done to take away Walmart’s crown and what it will keep doing in the coming years to stay atop the world of retail. Sales on Amazon’s website are the largest part of the business, and this is what many people think of when they think about the company. But it’s important to note that its biggest growth is occurring elsewhere in the business. For starters, Amazon sells things on its website but enables third-party sales, as well. When it comes to facilitating third-party sales, the company makes money with things such as commissions and fulfillment fees. In Q4, this was a $47 billion revenue stream, jumping 9% year over year and helping it move ahead of Walmart. Additionally, Amazon’s advertising business is one of its fastest areas of growth. Q4 advertising revenue of $17 billion is still relatively small but was up 18% and has plenty of more room to grow. Launching its advertising business and ramping it up in recent years has been a great catalyst for growth because Amazon leverages the digital platform that was already built. Finally, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud-computing business continues to deliver outsized financial results. After growing by just 13% in the fourth quarter of 2023, AWS delivered 19% growth in the most recent quarter. That’s an impressive growth rate, considering that AWS generated more than $100 billion in revenue in 2024. With all of these business segments booming, Amazon’s business is now ******* than Walmart’s business and the reason the company’s stock has performed so well. And ongoing growth points to good future returns for shareholders, too. Walmart might not officially be the biggest name in retail anymore, but investors shouldn’t overlook the company now that’s it’s in Amazon’s shadow. Story Continues Like Amazon, Walmart is commendably growing its digital-advertising business, with revenue increasing 27% to $4.4 billion in 2024. Its recent acquisition of smart-TV company Vizio is just one way that the company can continue growing advertising revenue in coming years. For its part, Vizio generates a portion of its revenue from advertising on its smart-TV operating system, which will dovetail nicely with Walmart’s advertising business and wealth of consumer data. Considering how thin profit margins are for the retail business, a higher-margin digital-advertising revenue stream can actually make a material difference with the overall financials. That said, investors should be aware that Walmart doesn’t anticipate anything special in 2025. This year, management only expects to grow sales by around 4% and to grow profits by around 5%. So this modest forecast could keep shares grounded for a time, especially considering the stock trades at an elevated price-to-earnings (P/E) valuation, as the chart below shows. WMT PE Ratio data by YCharts. In conclusion, Walmart stock could be a good investment at the right price because the company is a dominant retail player doing things that boost profitability. But today, Amazon stock is the better buy. It’s superior growth has finally allowed it to surpass Walmart’s size. And that superior growth rate appears poised to continue, potentially carrying Amazon stock to strong gains. Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Amazon wasn’t one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you’d have $718,876!* Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s total average return is 873% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 170% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of March 3, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Jon Quast has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon and Walmart. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. It’s Official: Walmart Is No Longer the Largest Retailer. This Magnificent Growth Stock Just Took the Title Away. was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #Walmart #Longer #Largest #Retailer #Magnificent #Growth #Stock #Title Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

House education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency – Fox News House education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency – Fox News House education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency Fox NewsTrump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department CNNWhy Do Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department? The New York TimesAnalysis | The many unpopular things Trump is doing right now The Washington Post Source link #House #education #chair #backs #Trump #move #abolish #federal #agency #Fox #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

When a bottle kick sent Wenger to the stands When a bottle kick sent Wenger to the stands BBC Sport looks back at Gordon Strachan’s iconic analysis from Arsenal’s 2009 match against Manchester United, where Arsene Wenger was sent off after kicking a plastic water bottle. Source link #bottle #kick #Wenger #stands Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred – The New York Times Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred – The New York Times Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred The New York TimesCyclone Alfred leaves thousands in eastern Australia without power ahead of rare landfall AxiosWaters rise in Lismore as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches – video The GuardianCyclone Alfred already ‘packing a punch’ as nearly 100k without power – live updates The IndependentSnapper Rocks Swallows Man, Surfers Face $16k Fines (Video) Surfer Source link #Brisbane #Eastern #Australia #Brace #Powerful #Cyclone #Alfred #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Luai inspires new Tigers, but still same old result Luai inspires new Tigers, but still same old result The Wests Tigers’ Jarome Luai era has began in heartbreak, beaten by a matter of millimetres in a 10-8 defeat to Newcastle at Campbelltown Stadium. After leading 8-0 for the majority of Friday night, the Tigers held a slim two-point advantage until Greg Marzhew broke the hosts with 13 minutes to play. With the Knights on the attack after a Jack Cogger bust, Marzhew collected a wayward Bradman Best pass within millimetres of the sideline. The Newcastle winger then nearly touched the white stripe again, before changing direction and barging over to give them a 10-8 lead. Victory will have come as a significant relief to the Knights, who were scrappy with ball in hand and knocked back a penalty goal to level at 8-8 seven minutes earlier. Much has been made of Luai’s arrival in Tiger Town, with the four-time premiership winner arguably the biggest-name recruit in the club’s history. Missing hooker Api Koroisau to suspension and fullback Jahream Bula to a shoulder injury, Luai played high energy and tempo as the clear leader of the attack. The halfback had his hands all over the Tigers’ only try through a fending Jeral Skelton when he spread the ball left after an Alex Twal offload. And while all eyes were on Luai, fellow recruit Terrell May also proved there is more than just one man able to turn the Tigers around this year. The discarded Sydney Roosters forward played the first 54 minutes of the game unchanged, and finished with 175 run metres and five offloads. The Tigers’ defence also showed signs of improvement, turning the Knights away repeatedly after ranking last in 2024 and leaking an average of 31 points per game. Despite all that, it was still the same old result for the three-time reigning wooden-spooners. Newcastle were at times their own worst enemies, bombing multiple first-half chances with ****** into touch and errors close to the line. But when it mattered most, Newcastle’s key players were able to stand up. Kalyn Ponga got his foot back into the in-goal to claim a 20m tap when a Luai bomb went marginally long, changing the momentum of the game in the second half. From the ensuing set Dylan Lucas stepped past several Tigers defenders to make a 30m break, before Fletcher Sharpe went over from ******-half next play. And when they trailed 8-6 with 13 minutes to go, it was Cogger’ break out of his own end that put the Knights on the attack before Marzhew’s try. For the Tigers, they will get Koroisau back from suspension against Parramatta next week, with the signs of a rebuild clearly evident in Luai’s first 80 minutes. Source link #Luai #inspires #Tigers #result Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Realme P3 Ultra 5G Confirmed to Launch in India Soon; Design Teased Realme P3 Ultra 5G Confirmed to Launch in India Soon; Design Teased Realme P3 Ultra 5G will launch in India soon, the company announced on Friday. The design of the handset was teased in a promotional image. Previously, the phone was spotted on a popular benchmarking website which suggested several of its key expected features. The smartphone will join the Realme P3 Pro 5G and the Realme P3x 5G handsets, which were unveiled in the country in February. A standard Realme P3 variant has been tipped to join the lineup but there is no word from the company on it. Realme P3 Ultra 5G India Launch The Realme P3 Ultra 5G will launch in India soon, according to an X post by the company. However, an exact launch date has yet to be confirmed. In a press release, the company claimed that the handset will come with “Ultra Design; Ultra Performance; Ultra Camera.” We can expect to learn more about the phone in the upcoming days. In the promotional image, the design of the Realme P3 Ultra’s right profile is visible. We see that the camera bump has two distinct circular units. Just below the volume rocker, there is an orange coloured power button. Among recent launches, a similar power button has been spotted on the Realme Neo 7x. A recent Geekbench listing of the Realme RMX5030, which is expected to be the Realme P3 Ultra, suggested that the phone could carry either a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 or a MediaTek Dimensity 8350 SoC. It will likely support a Mali-G615 MC6 GPU, 12GB of RAM and ship with Android 15-based Realme UI 6.0. Earlier reports have claimed that the Realme P3 Ultra will support up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It is expected to be equipped with a glass back panel. The handset has also been tipped to come in a grey colourway. For details of the latest launches and news from Samsung, Xiaomi, Realme, OnePlus, Oppo and other companies at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, visit our MWC 2025 hub. Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin, Ether and Most Altcoins See Losses Owing to Market Volatility 1Password Update Adds Ability to Add Locations to Items With Corresponding Map View Source link #Realme #Ultra #Confirmed #Launch #India #Design #Teased Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]