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Trump taps Brendan Carr to chair Federal Communications Commission Trump taps Brendan Carr to chair Federal Communications Commission By David Shepardson and Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump will tap Brendan Carr, a critic of the Biden administration’s telecom policies and Big Tech, as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, he said in a statement on Sunday. Carr, 45, is currently the top *********** on the FCC, the independent agency that regulates telecommunications. He has been a harsh critic of the FCC’s decision not to finalize nearly $900 million in broadband subsidies for Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite internet unit Starlink, as well as the Commerce Department’s $42 billion broadband infrastructure program and President Joe Biden’s spectrum policy. Last week, Carr wrote to Meta’s Facebook, Alphabet’s Google, Apple and Microsoft saying they had taken steps to censor Americans. Carr said on Sunday the FCC must “restore free speech rights for everyday Americans.” The president-elect has scorned actions by Disney’s ABC, Comcast’s NBC and Paramount Global’s CBS and suggested they could lose their FCC licenses for various actions. Trump also sued CBS over its “60 Minutes” interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. Carr criticized NBC for letting Harris appear on “Saturday Night Live” just before the election. Trump in his first term called on the FCC to revoke broadcast licenses, prompting then FCC Chair Ajit Pai to ******* the idea, saying “the FCC does not have the authority to revoke a license of a broadcast station based on the content.” The FCC issues eight-year licenses to individual broadcast stations, not to broadcast networks. In 2022, Carr, a strong critic of China, became the first FCC commissioner to visit Taiwan. He has been an advocate of the FCC’s hard line on ******** telecom companies. Carr was a strong opponent of the FCC’s decision in April to reinstate landmark net neutrality rules that were repealed during the first Trump administration. The Biden FCC rules were put on hold by a federal appeals court. Trump nominated Carr to the FCC during in his first administration in January, 2017, after he had served as the FCC’s general counsel. The incoming administration will need to nominate a *********** to fill a seat on the five-member commission before it can take full control of the agency. Carr “is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans’ Freedoms, and held back our Economy,” Trump said in a statement. (Reporting by Timothy Gardner; Editing by Himani Sarkar, Kim Coghill and Sonali Paul) Source link #Trump #taps #Brendan #Carr #chair #Federal #Communications #Commission Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Leading nuclear experts say Australia could build a nuclear reactor in under 12 years Leading nuclear experts say Australia could build a nuclear reactor in under 12 years Leading global nuclear experts have said Australia could build its first nuclear reactor in less than 12 years, while also warning against an electricity grid supported only by renewables, which they say has “******* miserably” in Germany and California. Using the example of the ******* ***** Emirates, Professor of nuclear science and engineering at the world-leading Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jacopo Buongiorno said the “nuclear newcomer” went from “essentially zero expertise” to opening its four-reactor Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in 12 years, which will source about a quarter of the country’s energy needs. In comments made to a Labor-led inquiry on nuclear, Prof Buongiorno said Australia would start on a “much, much stronger note than the Emirates”. Camera IconNuclear experts Jacopo Buongiorno and Andrew Whittaker both agreed Australia could build its first nuclear reactor in under 12 years. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia His comments were in reference to the Coalition’s key election promise to build seven nuclear sites along retiring coal-fired power plants, with the first to come online between 2035-37. “Importantly, (Australia) has … for several decades operating (a) research reactor in Lucas Heights near Sydney, for the purpose of producing radionuclides,” Prof Buongiorno said. “So there is a modicum of nuclear expertise in Australia, which will only get stronger because of the AUKUS program.” Although he acknowledged overturning the nuclear moratorium currently in place was a “very important legal step,” he said the government could start investigating initial steps such as site characterisations, economic analysis, engagement with partner countries, supply chain technologies and “beefing up the regulator,” which would be required regardless due to AUKUS. Andrew Whittaker, who has consulted on the US nuclear roll out and is a SUNY Distinguished Professor of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering University at Buffalo, agreed. “The time between the UAE deciding to pursue nuclear energy and connecting unit onto the grid was 12 years, and they had no nuclear infrastructure or regulator,” Prof Whittaker said. “On day one, Australia could do much better than 12 years because it has a nuclear regulator and an operating research reactor.” Prof Whittaker, who specialises on the seismic resilience of nuclear plants, also dismissed claims power plants would be affected by earthquakes and seismic activity. This follows concerns after NSW’s Hunter area was hit by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake last week, near the Coalition’s proposed site at the Liddell Power Station. “Nuclear power plants are the most robust of all civilian infrastructure designed to resist the effects of extreme natural hazards such as earthquake, shaking, wind borne missiles, hurricanes and tornadoes, flooding and bush fires,” Prof Whittaker said. Camera IconProf Whittaker said nuclear power plants would not be affected by seismic activity. NewsWire/ Andrew Henshaw Credit: News Corp Australia He said power plants were built on sites of “high seismic hazard,” including Japan and California. In comparison, the seismic hazard in Australia was “low” as the “mainland is far for from the boundaries of the Indo *********** tectonic plate”. While the Coalition’s plan has been criticised for its lack of detail, with costings and the specific power output yet to be released, the plan would result in Australia incorporating nuclear energy alongside renewables and gas. Prof Buongiorno said it was important for governments to leverage “a mix” of “low-marginal cost of renewables,” and the “reliability and low-carbon nature of nuclear as a base load,” to prop up the system during periods when low-wind and sun. Pointing towards Germany, he said the country had “******* miserably, both in terms of reliability as well as reducing their emissions”. “To my knowledge, no major industrial countries are 100 per cent renewable,” he said. “As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, (Germany) had to cut off gas, which is relatively low carbon intensity and go back to coal.” While California was “still trying very hard to go with solar and wind,” it has had to import electricity produced from coal and natural gas from other states, he added. Although Prof Buongiorno acknowledged nuclear did not have “lowest cost megawatt hour,” and would prevent the “overbuild” of solar and wind infrastructure, storage and transmission lines, which brings down the “average cost” of the grid. The Coalition’s spokesman for climate change and energy Ted O’Brien said it was important for evidence presented by the “world experts” dismantles “Labor’s antinuclear campaign”. “Labor MPs have now heard evidence directly from world experts that Australia is geologically stable and building a nuclear power plant in places like the Hunter is safe,” Mr O’Brien said. “It’s time Labor stopped their ***** mongering. “The people of the Hunter who have powered Australia for decades, deserve to be treated with respect and that means an energy debate based on facts not *****.” Source link #Leading #nuclear #experts #Australia #build #nuclear #reactor #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Suspected ******* by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targets ship in the Red Sea Suspected ******* by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targets ship in the Red Sea DUBAI, ******* ***** Emirates (AP) — A suspected ******* by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a commercial ship late Sunday night traveling through the southern reaches of the Red Sea, though it caused no damage nor injuries, authorities said. The ******* comes as the rebels continue their monthslong ******** targeting shipping through a waterway that typically sees $1 trillion in goods pass through it a year over the *******-****** war in Gaza and *******’s ground offensive in Lebanon. A ship’s captain saw that “a missile splashed in close proximity to the vessel” as it traveled near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, the British military’s ******* Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said in an alert. The ******* happened some 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Yemen port city of Mocha. “The vessel and crew are safe and proceeding to its next port of call,” the UKMTO added. The Houthis did not immediately claim the *******. However, it can take the rebels hours or even days to acknowledge their assaults. The Houthis have targeted more than 90 merchant vessels with missiles and drones since the war in Gaza started in October 2023. They seized one vessel and sank two in the campaign, which also ******* four sailors. Other missiles and drones have either been intercepted by a U.S.-led coalition in the Red Sea or ******* to reach their targets, which have included Western military vessels as well. The rebels maintain that they target ships linked to *******, the U.S. or the U.K. to force an end to *******’s campaign against ****** in Gaza. However, many of the ships attacked have little or no connection to the conflict, including some bound for Iran. The Houthis have shot down multiple ********* MQ-9 Reaper drones as well. In the rebels’ last ******* on Nov. 11, two U.S. Navy warships targeted with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, but the attacks were not successful. Source link #Suspected #******* #Yemens #Houthi #rebels #targets #ship #Red #Sea Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Radio veteran Alan Jones arrested over ******* touching Radio veteran Alan Jones arrested over ******* touching ALAN JONES’ BROADCAST AND COACHING CAREER * Alan Jones is best known for a lengthy, headline-grabbing radio career, having dominated Sydney ratings on talkback station 2GB * Throughout his high-profile broadcast tenure, Jones was known as a feared interviewer capable of grilling prime ministers and other powerful political figures * Jones was a successful rugby coach in the 1980s, leading Australia to a breakthrough Bledisloe Cup win in New Zealand in 1986 * He had less success coaching rugby league’s Balmain Tigers, recording just 24 wins in 66 games in the 1990s * Jones was involved in a number of controversies through his radio career, including when he said former prime minister Julia Gillard’s father “***** of shame”, resulting in a number of major advertisers pulling their sponsorships * He quit 2GB in 2020, shortly after another scandal when he encouraged then-prime minister Scott Morrison to “shove a sock down the throat” of New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern, while also telling him to give her “a few backhanders” * The ************* host has has not been on the airwaves since allegations of indecent assaults and ******* touching emerged, having most recently broadcast on digital platform ADH TV ALLEGATIONS AND ARREST * Jones was arrested at his Sydney harbour-view apartment on Monday morning * Police said they had been investigating the 83-year-old since March relating to allegations of indecent assaults and ******* touching incidents between 2001 and 2019 * Jones previously denied the allegations through his lawyer, who called the accusations “offensive and seriously defamatory” * The allegations, first published by the Nine newspapers, included the broadcaster using positions of power to prey on young men Source link #Radio #veteran #Alan #Jones #arrested #******* #touching Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘A significant impact on the energy industry’ ‘A significant impact on the energy industry’ Cesare Mencarini, a 17-year-old Italian student at Cardiff Sixth Form College, has become the first person to create a working fusion reactor in a school setting, Interesting Engineering reported. Mencarini spent 18 months constructing the reactor as part of his A-levels (advanced coursework in U.K. schools). He achieved plasma in June and later showcased the project at the Cambridge Science Festival, IE revealed. Mencarini received an A* in his A-level results. When Mencarini first presented the idea to create a fusion reactor, there was resistance. “The college was initially concerned that this project, which I have also used for my EPQ, was dangerous,” Mencarini told The Mirror, per IE. “However, we did full risk assessments, and the staff have been so supportive.” The fusion reaction mimics the one that occurs inside the sun. However, since Mencarini’s device can’t achieve the sun’s level of pressure, it needed to get much hotter. Mencarini used a high voltage of electricity to reach the right conditions for fusion — a process that, in theory, could provide abundant clean energy for the world if realized at scale. Experts have called for a transition away from ****** fuels such as gas, oil, and coal because they are the primary cause of the dangerous rise of global temperatures linked to more intense and frequent extreme weather and food insecurity, among other things. Watch now: What’s the point of leaf blowing anyway? In an exclusive interview with the Galactic Explorer, Mencarini spoke about his motivations. “I thought that, as a student, I could be an inspiration for other people, especially for the young generation because we need to push them forward, to reach new boundaries,” he said. “It was also a way to convince people of my generation, my peers, to take on difficult projects, outside of their comfort zones.” Julian Davies, principal of Mencarini’s college, said, “We want to give our students the opportunity to work on projects that interest them as well as teaching them how to pass exams and to be brave in enabling them to take risks and develop projects that are applicable to real life situations,” per the Daily Mail. Should the government be paying us to upgrade our homes? Definitely Depends on how much it costs Depends on what it’s for No way Click your choice to see results and speak your mind “Cesare has been outstanding in his work ethic and will no doubt make a significant impact on the energy industry in the future,” Davies added. In the future, Mencarini intends to work at the University of Bristol’s Interface Analysis Centre before pursuing a degree in engineering, according to IE. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #significant #impact #energy #industry Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NSW man arrested after alleged fatal hit-and-run north of Bundaberg NSW man arrested after alleged fatal hit-and-run north of Bundaberg A 69-year-old man has been arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing ****** and leaving the scene without obtaining help. Source link #NSW #man #arrested #alleged #fatal #hitandrun #north #Bundaberg Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Woman faces charges after allegedly aiding in ******** ******** of 100 deer in ‘large-scale’ poaching scheme — here’s what happened Woman faces charges after allegedly aiding in ******** ******** of 100 deer in ‘large-scale’ poaching scheme — here’s what happened It’s important to maintain a healthy relationship with local wildlife in order to create a strong ecosystem, but those who don’t adhere to this belief will rightfully suffer consequences. WISN 12 News reported in October that Jessica Kroening of Brownsville, Wisconsin, is facing charges stemming from what investigators described as “a large-scale deer-poaching scheme” that ******* more than 100 deer within a 200-square-mile radius between the spring of 2023 and this past July. The 36-year-old is being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a child, ******** deer shining, and resisting a conservation warden, per NBC 26. The ******* occurred across parts of Fond du Lac, Washington, and Dodge counties. According to the complaint, Kroening admitted to investigators that she accompanied a 16-year-old male one night and shined a light while he shot at deer out of a car window. Investigators say the teen and two other male juveniles took part in the killings, sometimes taking the heads of some bucks and other times leaving them to rot. Prosecutors said Kroening supplied the juveniles with her vehicle and firearms. The group would allegedly sometimes hit deer with their car and take selfies or videos while the deer was still suffering, according to investigators. Prosecutors said Kroening admitted to destroying one of the minor’s phones after learning law enforcement obtained a search warrant for it. She consented to a search of her vehicle, and law enforcement uncovered a ******* steak ******, a ******* wooden saw, a spotlight, three ******* floormats, a .22-caliber bullet, and two ******* pocket knives. She also turned over two firearms the teens had used to authorities, both of which had the serial numbers scratched off. Watch now: Furniture company explains why it only produces trend-proof styles This incident is another example of the challenges of wildlife conservation. In Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park, rangers have been working tirelessly to remove traps and snares to protect wildlife and combat poaching. With the right support and education, individuals can help protect our planet’s precious ecosystems, such as the former poachers in Indonesia who have turned into conservationists and now work alongside scientists to restore coral reefs. Kroening is scheduled for an initial court appearance on Dec. 2. 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 #Woman #faces #charges #allegedly #aiding #******** #******** #deer #largescale #poaching #scheme #heres #happened Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wynne Evans latest celebrity off BBC show Wynne Evans latest celebrity off BBC show Opera singer Wynne Evans has become the eighth star to leave this year’s Strictly Come Dancing after his charleston left judges cold. The BBC Radio Wales presenter performed the routine in a dance-off during the result’s show episode on Sunday at Blackpool Tower Ballroom. The 52-year-old Welshman, who found fame in insurance adverts, had earlier in the series been caught up in controversy with dance partner Katya Jones after what they called a “running joke” backfired. The pair found themselves in the bottom two in the lates programme, opposite Gladiators star Montell Douglas and Johannes Radebe after a public vote and the judges scores. The judges’ decision to save Douglas, who performed a salsa to Thelma Houston’s Don’t Leave Me This Way was unanimous. Evans, who performed to Carmen Suite No 1: 5. Les Toreadors by Georges Bizet, said he had had a “wonderful time” on the BBC One show. “It’s been wonderful, I’ve got to say,” Evans said, “I feel like it’s what Strictly is all about. “If I can come and do Strictly and last until week nine, then anybody can get out there and dance.” Jones said: “The smile hasn’t left my face since the first day of our training, since the day we got partnered up.” She said Evans had made the show “joyous”, adding: “I’m sure everybody was jealous, because you’re the kind of guy that everybody wants in their life. “You bring light, you bring laughter, you bring charisma, you fill up every room you walk into with those qualities.” After their “running joke” was poorly received the pair apologised. It saw Jones move her dance partner’s hand from her waist following heightened scrutiny of the long-running series. He said on radio he was “heartbroken” by the backlash, and believed the moment had been misinterpreted. Celebrities have been outspoken about their treatment recently, and the show has put in place heightened ******** measures including chaperones in rehearsals. The remaining seven couples will take to the dancefloor next week. Source link #Wynne #Evans #latest #celebrity #BBC #show Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Schmidt feels for Gatland … ‘Who’d wanna be a coach?’ Schmidt feels for Gatland … ‘Who’d wanna be a coach?’ Joe Schmidt has all the sympathy in the world for Warren Gatland’s plight even while sending his old New Zealand friend and foe ever closer to the exit door as Wales coach. Amid the satisfaction of a job well done, Wallabies boss Schmidt evidently also felt just a bit pained in inflicting the crushing 52-20 victory on his old sparring partner in Cardiff, a drubbing that left Welsh rugby agonising over the wreckage of a record-breaking 11th straight Test defeat. It also left 61-year-old Gatland cutting an oddly melancholic figure as he mixed a defiant protestation that he was willing to ****** for his job with an almost resigned shrug that he was happy to go along with whatever his WRU paymasters decided. Asked if he could feel for his fellow Kiwi, Schmidt said: “Yeah, absolutely. “We were talking before the game, we both shrugged our shoulders at the end of it, and said, ‘Who’d wanna be a coach?'” Well, Gatland apparently still does. The man who once oversaw the best winning streak in the 143-year history of the Welsh national team – 14 in 2018-19 – may now also own the worst sequence, but some things never change. “Absolutely, I’d be prepared to ****** for my job … I do it because I love being involved in the game,” Gatland said. “I have so many good memories with Wales and am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. It’s challenging. I’m only human so I ask myself if it’s the right thing to do. But I’m happy doing it.” With one match left in his November campaign, the most daunting of the lot against world champions South ******* next week, one more drubbing like Sunday’s looks as much a probability as more Gatland-beating from the Welsh media. “It’s the most challenging time, there’s no doubt about that, and what will be will be,” he sighed. “I am passionate about Welsh rugby but there’s a lot of negativity around the game right now. I want the best decision to be made about Welsh rugby. I will respect the decision and if that means me (going), I’m comfortable with that.” Gatland did offer his resignation amid the losing streak after their Six Nations blowout, but amid this transitional ******* for a team that’s lost so many of its old luminaries to retirement, the real question in Wales ********: could anyone else do any better? “It’s tough,” said a sympathetic Schmidt, who felt the Welsh performance had been far better than the 32-point margin suggested. “It’s tough for the Welsh players at the moment. I could see how hard they were working, the way they built their way back into the game at 19-13. That’s admirable stuff … and they probably just needed a couple of breaks to go their way.” Source link #Schmidt #feels #Gatland #Whod #wanna #coach Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alibaba aims to raise $5 billion in dual currency bond deal, sources say Alibaba aims to raise $5 billion in dual currency bond deal, sources say By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY (Reuters) – ******** ecommerce giant Alibaba Group is aiming to raise $5 billion in multi-tranche dollar and offshore ******** yuan bonds, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The company in a regulatory filing on Monday said it was considering carrying out the transaction. The dollar tranche would consist of a 5.5-year, 10.5-year and 30-year dollar bond, a term sheet seen by Reuters showed. Alibaba is also working on a 3.5-year, 5-year, 10-year and 20-year offshore yuan tranche, according to the term sheet. Prospective investors have been told by banks working on the deal the company is aiming to raise $5 billion, according to the sources. The sources declined to be identified by name because the information is confidential. Alibaba said in the regulatory filing the size, interest rate and maturity would be determined as the transaction progressed. The company said it would use the cash raised for general corporate purposes including debt repayment and funding share repurchases. (Reporting by Scott Murdoch; Editing by Kim Coghill and Cynthia Osterman) Source link #Alibaba #aims #raise #billion #dual #currency #bond #deal #sources Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hybe, SM and YG post downbeat third-quarter results; JYP a bright spot Hybe, SM and YG post downbeat third-quarter results; JYP a bright spot JYP Entertainment’s boy group Stray Kids attends the 2024 SBS Music Awards Summer in Seoul. The group’s activities has given its parent company a “dramatic rebound to profitability” The Chosunilbo Jns | Imazins | Getty Images K-pop businesses mostly continued to struggle in the third quarter of the year, with three of South Korea’s four largest agencies posting poorer financial results compared to last year. The K-pop industry has been seeing a slowdown due to declining album sales and the inactivity of record-breaking groups such as Blackpink and BTS. Members of BTS have been serving their mandatory military service, while Blackpink only announced to reunite as a group in 2025. Streaming revenue, at least during the first half of this year, has been unable to cover the loss from album sales. Shares of SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and YG Entertainment, listed on the small-cap Kosdaq have lost 16%, 43% and 10.41%, respectively so far this year, while Hybe, listed on the blue-chip Kospi, has seen its stock drop over 11% year to date. Here’s how the “Big Four” K-pop companies fared in the third quarter: Hybe, the largest K-pop company by market cap, did not detail the reasons for its downbeat earnings, but a Nov. 6 note issued by Yuanta Securities analyst Hwan-wook Lee said sales shrank due to limited artists and activities during the 2024 Olympics, while profitability was also hurt by higher costs owed to the launch of KATSEYE, a localized group in the U.S. SM Entertainment CFO Jang Jeong Min said during the company’s earnings call that revenue decreased due to a decline in album sales, while operating profit was also weighed down by production costs of a debut program and weaker earnings from subsidiaries. Samsung Securities analysts Minha Choi and Yeonghoon Kang said in a Nov. 11 note that YG Entertainment’s operating loss was “not surprising,” as the company’s artists were relatively “inactive.” For the third quarter, just Babymonster — a rookie group — and solo artist Lee Seunghoon released material. JYP Entertainment was the lone bright spot in the industry, as it saw a “dramatic rebound to profitability” and threw an “earnings surprise,” according to a Nov. 14 note issued by NH Securities. The note said this was due to “full-fledged” activities by boy group Stray Kids, which kicked off its world tour in the second half of 2024. Recovery in sight? While K-pop investors might want to put 2024 behind them, given dismal year-to-date stock returns and largely poor financial results, they can look forward to 2025, research firm Citi Research suggests. Citi analysts John Yu and Alicia Yap said in a note earlier this month that they are “turning constructive” on the sector, as its revenue was set to accelerate. On a year-on-year basis, Citi expects that the aggregate revenue of the Big Four agencies to grow by over 21% in 2025 and nearly 15% in 2026. Return of top groups BTS and Blackpink and improved monetization of fandom platforms will help shore up revenues, according to Citi. For example, DearU, an SM subsidiary and in which JYP has an 18.1% stake, has tied up with Tencent Music to provide its direct messaging service to users of ******** music-streaming platform QQ Music. DearU is a fan communication platform known for its Bubble messaging service, where fans pay a monthly subscription fee to receive exclusive messages from artists. Hybe’s Weverse platform, which specializes in hosting artists’ content, is also launching a new subscription membership model in December. Citi analysts state that the return of popular groups “will do more than just drive album and concert revenues — it should also boost ROI across multiple businesses. Fandom platforms, for instance, will see an increase of user traffic, and younger artists under [the] same labels can showcase opening acts at top artists’ concerts.” A foreign exchange tailwind is also expected due to the weakening of the ********* yen, with Citi expecting JYP to benefit most due to its relatively higher revenue exposure to Japan. The firm is more optimistic on Hybe and SM, although the analysts say they prefer Hybe for its balanced IP portfolio, as opposed to SM, which is more dependent to China momentum due to the nationality of its artist line up. As for YG, they call it a “high delta play” — which means the stock can see large swings — with the return of Blackpink. The analysts, however, are downbeat on JYP, and say that the company will face a challenge in maintaining long-term growth as newer artists struggle to find success. Citi’s optimism also echoes reports issued earlier this year. In March, Goldman Sachs said that the K-pop sector is “misunderstood.” At the time, Goldman argued K-pop companies should be evaluated not by album sales, but instead by offline concert audiences, and forecasts a “high potential for valuation re-rating.” Goldman said there was a substantial fanbase growth opportunity for K-pop companies in the near-term in Japan, but is also bullish about the growth of the global fanbase, especially in the U.S. The firm said that K-pop is becoming mainstream globally, with artists performing in major U.S. festivals like the Coachella Festival and Lollapalooza — there’s “a long runway of growth ahead” for the sector. Morgan Stanley also wrote in a note earlier this year that K-pop was “on the verge of expanding its global fan base.” “After more than 20 years of cultivating a devoted following in Asia, the South Korean pop music phenomenon is poised to take a leap into the mainstream, generating investment opportunities in the process.” Source link #Hybe #post #downbeat #thirdquarter #results #JYP #bright #spot Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Outbreak of bird flu strain H5N1 on Cornish farm Outbreak of bird flu strain H5N1 on Cornish farm Reuters Protection and surveillance zones have been put in place around the farm A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Cornwall. The government said all poultry on the infected premises – near Rosudgeon, St Ives – would be humanely culled and a 3km (1.9 mile) protection zone and 10km (6.2 mile) surveillance zone had been put in place. It said this was the first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 – the major strain – this season. The H5N5 strain was detected on a farm in the East Riding of Yorkshire earlier this month. They follow the detection of HPAI, H5N5 and H5N1 in birds kept in the wild in England. The virus has been around for a century, with outbreaks tending to happen in autumn and fading away by spring and summer. It spreads through birds’ droppings and saliva, or through contaminated feed and water. Source link #Outbreak #bird #flu #strain #H5N1 #Cornish #farm Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** shares flat as miners gain, banks drag *********** shares flat as miners gain, banks drag The local share market was basically flat at midday, with losses for the big banks and CSL balanced by gains by the mining giants and uranium developers. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index had been down as many as 40 points, or 0.4 per cent, in early trading on Monday. But by lunchtime it had recovered to 3.3 points higher at 8,288.5, while the broader All Ordinaries was up 6.4 points at 8,545.3. IG analyst Tony Sycamore said that two prominent themes were weighting on the local index: the Trump trade, characterised by tariffs and a stronger US dollar, and the repercussions of China’s recent disappointing stimulus announcement “These trends are unlikely to dissipate anytime soon, and both are headwinds for commodities and resource stocks,” he said. At midday six of the ASX’s 11 sectors were higher and three were lower, with property and industrials flat. Utilities was the biggest mover, gaining 1.7 per cent as Origin Energy added 1.9 per cent. The heavyweight mining sector was up 1.4 per cent, with BHP up 1.2 per cent, Rio Tinto advancing 2.2 per cent and Fortescue climbing 0.6 per cent. Goldminers were also doing well as the precious metal traded just under $US2,600 an ounce. Northern Star had grown 2.7 per cent, Evolution had climbed 3.9 per cent and Regis Resources was 3.6 per cent higher. All of the big four banks were lower, with ANZ and NAB both down 0.9 per cent, CBA dropping 1.5 per cent and Westpac dipping 0.1 per cent. Uranium developers Deep Yellow, Boss Energy and Paladin were the top three gainers in the ASX200, all up between 8.6 and 6.6 per cent, possibly responding to optimism that US President-elect Donald Trump would boost the industry. On the flip side, Life360 was the biggest ******, down 7.0 per cent after the family location sharing tech company announced that chief executive Chris Hulls had sold down a portion of his shareholding. In currency, the *********** dollar was buying 64.72 US cents, from 64.61 US cents at Friday’s ASX close. Source link #*********** #shares #flat #miners #gain #banks #drag Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

URI staff member hit by car on campus ***** URI staff member hit by car on campus ***** SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A staff member who was hit by a car on the University of Rhode Island’s (URI) campus earlier this month has *****. The university said in a letter sent to the campus community that Maureen McDermott, director of student involvement and the Memorial Union, ***** on Friday. BACKGROUND: URI staff member hit by car on campus URI said McDermott started working there in 1981 as a major events coordinator and “found her calling” in student involvement. “Maureen served as an advisor to many student organizations, and she was an advocate for all of our more than 100 campus organizations,” the university said. “Her passion for our students and for their success both here and beyond our campuses provided a foundation for their achievement and served as an inspiration for colleagues.” The university said counseling services and resources are available for those in the campus community. NEXT: 2 ******* in early morning ****** in Narragansett Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WPRI.com. Source link #URI #staff #member #hit #car #campus #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stop Sextortion – bereaved parents’ appeal to ********* ********** Stop Sextortion – bereaved parents’ appeal to ********* ********** BBC Mark and Ros Dowey have made a direct appeal to ********** involved in sextortion The parents of a British teenager who took his own life after becoming a victim of sextortion have made a direct appeal to ********** in Nigeria to stop “terrorising” the vulnerable. Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year. It is thought he had been tricked by ********** in West ******* into sending intimate pictures of himself and then blackmailed. Murray’s mother and father also condemned social media companies for not doing enough to protect young people, saying they have “blood on their hands.” Sextortion often involves victims being sent a ***** picture or video before being asked to send their own in return. They then receive threats the material will be shared with family and friends unless they meet the blackmailer’s demands – pressure it is believed led Murray to take his own life. Murray Dowey was remembered by his parents as a “lovely ****” Mark and Ros Dowey have now recorded a video message regarding the “cruel” ******. They said: “You’re abusing children. You’ve ended Murray’s life. “How would they feel if it was their child or their little brother or their friend? I mean, it’s so cruel, and this is children, and it’s ******”. “You’re terrorising people, children, for some money, and I don’t think in any society that is in any way acceptable”. Sextortion has become big business in Nigeria involving thousands of young men nicknamed “yahoo boys”. Guides on how to get involved in the ****** are openly for ***** online, as a BBC News investigation revealed earlier this year. A blackmailer told the BBC it was “survival of the fittest” BBC News spent months communicating with a man in Nigeria actively involved in sextortion, persuading him to give an insight into this world. He spoke to our colleagues in Lagos on condition of anonymity. He told them: “I know that it’s bad, but I just call it survival of the fittest” He described sextortion as like an “industry” and admitted he treats it like a game. He added: “It depends on the fish you catch. You might throw the ***** in the sea. You might catch small fish or big fish.” However he was then played Ros and Mark’s recorded message and appeared shocked by it. He said he was “almost crying” and felt “very bad”. Dowey family Murray’s parents had no idea that anything was wrong, until they found him in his room However Murray’s parents don’t only blame the ********** for their son’s ******. They hold tech companies responsible too. Sextorters find their victims by targeting individuals on social media then using their list of friends and followers in their blackmail attempts. Ros told BBC News: “I think they’ve got blood on their hands. The technologies are there for them to stop so many of these *******.” Mark believes Silicon Valley could do more but that they won’t as it would cost them money. He added: “It will stop them making more billions than they’re making”. ‘No chance to intervene’ Analysis by the ***’s National ****** Agency found that all age groups and genders are being targeted, but that a large proportion of victims are boys and aged between 14 and 18. Police believe there is underreporting of the ****** because victims are too scared or embarrassed to come forward. Mark told the BBC his son was “a really lovely ****” and that his parents had no idea anything was wrong. He said: “He went up to his room, and he was absolutely fine. And you know, we found him ***** the next morning”. His mother Ros added: “We had no chance to intervene, to notice there was something wrong and try and help and fix it”. Ros and Mark Dowey are joining a campaign to inform young people of the risks of sextortion The Dowey family will be involved in a campaign launch in Edinburgh later, warning young people about the dangers of sextortion. As well as telling them about the risks of sharing intimate images online, the campaign – which will bring together Police Scotland, Crimestoppers and the Scottish government – will offer advice on what to do and where to go for help if someone is targeted by **********. Mark and Ros told BBC News they had a message for any young person who finds themselves a victim of sextortion. The couple stated: “There’s nothing that is worth taking your own life for so if something happens to you, put that phone down and go and get somebody you trust and tell them it’s happened.” “We can’t have this happening to more children, what happened to Murray.” Source link #Stop #Sextortion #bereaved #parents #appeal #********* #********** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How a second Trump administration could affect electric vehicle sales How a second Trump administration could affect electric vehicle sales How a second Trump administration could affect electric vehicle sales – CBS News Watch CBS News Electric vehicle sales hit an all-time high this summer, but some worry the incoming Trump administration could put a dent in sales. Ryan Yamamoto explains why. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #administration #affect #electric #vehicle #sales Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Delightful human beings’: Brothers and cousin ******* in light plane ****** named ‘Delightful human beings’: Brothers and cousin ******* in light plane ****** named Towns across Victoria are mourning the ****** of two brothers and their cousin who ***** in a light plane ******. Source link #Delightful #human #beings #Brothers #cousin #******* #light #plane #****** #named Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Snow to slam US as winter storms to wreak havoc ahead of Thanksgiving travel Snow to slam US as winter storms to wreak havoc ahead of Thanksgiving travel A powerful winter storm is set to blast portions of the U.s. with heavy snow, cold temperatures, strong winds and rain just as millions of people across the country prepare to travel for Thanksgiving. How To Watch Fox Weather The first widespread winter storm of the season is actually the second in a pair of storms set to sweep across the U.S. this week. The first storm system has the potential to produce severe weather, including possible tornadoes, in portions of the southern and central Plains on Sunday and Monday, while torrential rain is leading to fears of flooding. The southern Plains has been no stranger to heavy precipitation over the past few weeks. The FOX Forecast Center says that since the start of November, 3-12 inches of rain has fallen across the region. It has certainly helped the drought situation, but more rain has forecasters concerned that flash flooding could occur. The FOX Forecast Center says that the second storm could have a more widespread impact, especially as people plan on traveling ahead of Thanksgiving. A powerful low pressure system is expected to form in the Ohio River Valley and Great Lakes region and will rapidly develop as the first storm system exits the U.S. to the north into Canada. The FOX Forecast Center says that this new low will significantly intensify as it spins over the Great Lakes later this week, bringing the threat of high winds across the region into the eastern U.S. As the storm drifts off into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast toward the end of the week, trailing winds are expected to bring in enough cold air to support a large band of snow somewhere in the Ohio River Valley. The coldest air will be on the southern side of the system and ***** into the Appalachian Mountains. It’s that area, the FOX Forecast Center said, that snowfall is possible across portions of the inland Ohio Valley, the northern mid-Atlantic, and the interior Northeast by the end of the week into the weekend. However, forecasters say there is still substantial uncertainty about the amount of cold air available for snow. There’s also the threat of lake-effect snow, but will be hit-or-miss depending on how the low pressure system tracks, the FOX Forecast Center added. As it stands now, the air may be too warm to support lake-effect snow, but be sure to download the free FOX Weather app and enable notifications to be alerted to any changes in the forecast. Original article source: Snow to slam US as winter storms to wreak havoc ahead of Thanksgiving travel Source link #Snow #slam #winter #storms #wreak #havoc #ahead #Thanksgiving #travel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gynaecology waiting lists in *** double, leaving women in pain Gynaecology waiting lists in *** double, leaving women in pain BBC Anna Cooper has had 17 operations and is in constant pain Waiting lists for gynaecology appointments across the *** have more than doubled since February 2020, BBC research reveals. Records show around three-quarters of a million (755,046) women’s health appointments are waiting to happen – up from 360,400 just before the pandemic. This would suggest around 630,000 people – at the very least – are on the list to be seen for problems that range from fibroids and endometriosis to incontinence and menopause care. Health ministers across the *** say they are working on plans to improve the situation, but health leaders say that women are being let down. ‘The illness controls my whole life’ Anna Cooper Anna has had two stomas fitted because endometriosis has damaged her bladder and bowel Anna Cooper, 31, from near Wrexham in North Wales, has had severe endometriosis since her teens. The condition – where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside it – has left her with permanent organ damage. She has had to have 17 operations, including a hysterectomy to remove her womb. She also has two stomas in place for life because much of her bladder and bowel have had to be removed. She lives with her partner and young daughter. “The ******** controls my social life, my work life and my ability to function every day. “It is not just a ******* problem – it is a whole body problem. It ripples through your body,” she says. Anna Cooper Anna lives with her partner and daughter The BBC spoke to her in 2023 about setting up her own charity, Menstrual Health Project. A year on, she says she is still in pain and is on the NHS waiting list yet again because she has experienced bleeding after her hysterectomy. Anna wears a morphine patch to help deal with pain every day. But for years, she says medics did not listen to her, and told her the pain was “in her head” and that she had to “just get used to it”. She feels getting a diagnosis sooner would have changed her life: “The delay in my care has cost me some of my major organs. “Doctors have told me that if they’d caught it sooner, I wouldn’t have ended up the way I am, living with two stomas and being in early menopause at the age of 31.” In the last three years she made the decision to spend £25,000 on private operations, borrowing money to help. She counts herself lucky to get private care but feels she was “almost left with no choice” because the waiting lists are so long: “I can be a mum who isn’t just in her bed constantly because she is crippled with pain.” Endometriosis has “mentally tormented” her for the most of her ****** life. “It is really difficult dealing with a condition where I look absolutely fine from the outside, but internally, I’m just in despair.” ‘Lack of priority’ “Women are being let down” and change is “urgently needed,” says Dr Ranee Thakar, president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). The college’s new report looks at the impact on people waiting for care. “Gynaecology is the only elective speciality that solely treats women and has one of the worst waiting lists across the ***. “This reflects the persistent lack of priority given to women and women’s health, ” Dr Thakar says. “Women are suffering. We know it is affecting their mental health. They are not able to go to work, they are not able to socialize.” Dr Thakar adds that if the women had been treated earlier, their conditions wouldn’t have progressed as much, and they would continue to contribute to society. A recent report led by the NHS Confederation suggests being absent from work because of heavy periods, endometriosis, fibroids and ovarian cysts costs the *** economy nearly £11 billion each year. The RCOG is calling for governments to commit more long-term funding, to ensure people get the help they need. There are some signs that waiting lists are starting to improve. Waits have not been rising as steeply this year and NHS England’s latest figures show there has been a drop in numbers on the waiting list of over 4,700 compared to the month before. But the situation is still much worse than pre-pandemic. In Feb 2020 there were 66 gynaecology waits of more than a year. Now there are more than 22,000. Dr Sue Mann, NHS England’s national clinical director for women’s health, acknowledged some women wait too long for crucial gynaecology appointments, despite staff working hard to see more patients. She says one way of helping is specialist teams working outside of hospitals. “Some of these conditions can be managed very well by specialist healthcare teams in the community, which is why we are expanding neighbourhood women’s health hubs in every local care system across the country.” In Wales, the government plans to publish a women’s health plan next month. “A 10-year Women’s Health Plan is being developed to drive the improvement needed to provide good quality health services to women throughout their lifetime,” a Welsh Government spokesperson said. Regions in Northern Ireland are working on plans to improve gynaecology services, taking on the 20 recommendations made in a recent report. The department of health says some will require “additional funding and lead-in time.” Scotland’s Women’s Health Minister Jenni Minto said excessively long waits were not acceptable and more money was going towards women’s health. “That is why one of the initial priorities of the women’s health plan is to improve access for women to appropriate support, diagnosis and treatment.” Anna Cooper Anna Cooper says paying for private operations has helped her be present for her daughter Anna Cooper is hoping ministers “follow through with their words”. When governments say they are going to prioritize women’s health, then they need to show they are doing just that, she says. “Currently they are not showing it, and this is people’s lives we are rolling the dice on… And having a daughter, I really ***** for young ******’ and women’s futures.” How we arrived at the figures To estimate the size of the gynaecology waiting list for the *** we added together the most recent figures available for all four nations, as tracked by the RCOG. This includes waits for gynaecology appointments and planned procedures and excludes urgent appointments for things like suspected *******. It tells you how big the waiting list is, but some patients may need more than one appointment. Our estimate for the number of people waiting is at least 634,239 – and it could be considerably more. We worked this out by looking at data from the NHS in England that suggests across waiting lists there is around a 16% difference between the number of appointments and people waiting. We have applied this to the gynaecology waiting list. It could underestimate the size of the problem, as gynaecology patients are less likely to be waiting for two appointments than patients in some other specialities. Additional reporting by Vicki Loader, Catherine Snowdon and Alison Benjamin Source link #Gynaecology #waiting #lists #double #leaving #women #pain Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump staff picks come under scrutiny Trump staff picks come under scrutiny Trump staff picks come under scrutiny – CBS News Watch CBS News Some of President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for key Cabinet positions, including attorney general and secretary of defense, have come under intense scrutiny since their announcements. Cristian Benavides has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #staff #picks #scrutiny Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NAB sued by ACCC for allegedly failing 345 customers in hardship NAB sued by ACCC for allegedly failing 345 customers in hardship National Australia Bank is facing federal court for allegedly failing 345 customers at their most vulnerable when they applied for hardship support. Source link #NAB #sued #ACCC #allegedly #failing #customers #hardship Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Biden becomes first sitting president to visit Amazon Rainforest Biden becomes first sitting president to visit Amazon Rainforest Biden becomes first sitting president to visit Amazon Rainforest – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Amazon Rainforest this weekend. He was in Brazil to highlight the dangers of climate change and urged the world to limit its use of fossil fuels. ******* James Inman reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Biden #sitting #president #visit #Amazon #Rainforest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if *******’s attacks in Gaza constitute ‘genocide’ Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if *******’s attacks in Gaza constitute ‘genocide’ ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if *******’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released Sunday from an upcoming new book ahead of the pontiff’s jubilee year. It’s the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over *******’s actions in the Gaza Strip. In September, he said *******’s attacks in Gaza and Lebanon have been “immoral” and disproportionate, and that its military has gone beyond the rules of war. The book, by Hernán Reyes Alcaide and based on interviews with the Pope, is entitled “Hope never disappoints. Pilgrims towards a better world.” It will be released on Tuesday ahead of the pope’s 2025 jubilee. Francis’ yearlong jubilee is expected to bring more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome to celebrate the Holy Year. “According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide,” the pope said in excerpts published Sunday by the Italian daily La Stampa. “We should investigate carefully to determine whether it fits into the technical definition formulated by jurists and international bodies,” he added. Last year, Francis met separately with relatives of ******** hostages in Gaza and Palestinians living through the war and set off a firestorm by using words that ******** diplomats usually avoid: “terrorism” and, according to the Palestinians, “genocide.” Francis spoke at the time about the suffering of both Israelis and Palestinians after his meetings, which were arranged before the ********-****** ******** deal and a temporary halt in fighting was announced. The pontiff, who last week also met with a delegation of ******** hostages who were released and their families pressing the campaign to bring the remaining captives home had editorial control over the upcoming book. The war started when the militant ****** group attacked ******* on Oct. 7, 2023, ******** 1,200 people and abducting 250 as hostages and taking them back to Gaza, where dozens still remain. *******’s subsequent yearlong military campaign has ******* more than 43,000 people, according to Gaza health officials, whose count doesn’t distinguish between civilians and fighters, though they say more than half of the ***** are women and children. The *******-****** conflict in Gaza has triggered several legal cases at international courts in The Hague involving requests for arrest warrants as well as accusations and denials of war *******, ******* against humanity and genocide. In the new book, Francis also speaks about migration and the problem of integrating migrants in their host countries. “Faced with this challenge, no country can be left alone and no one can think of addressing the issue in isolation through more restrictive and repressive laws, sometimes approved under the pressure of ***** or in search of electoral advantages,” Francis said. “On the contrary, just as we see that there is a globalization of indifference, we must respond with the globalization of charity and cooperation,” he added. Francis also mentioned the “still open wound of the war in Ukraine has led thousands of people to abandon their homes, especially during the first months of the conflict.” Source link #Pope #Francis #calls #investigation #determine #Israels #attacks #Gaza #constitute #genocide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How long-range missiles inside Russia could affect Ukraine war How long-range missiles inside Russia could affect Ukraine war Getty Images Ukraine has been calling for permission to use ATACMS missiles on Russian territory for months The US has for the first time allowed Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets inside Russia. The outgoing Biden administration has told Kyiv it can use US-made ATACMS missiles for limited strikes inside Russia, according to CBS, the BBC’s US partner. Washington had previously refused to allow such strikes because it feared they would escalate the war. The major policy reversal comes two months before President Joe Biden hands over power to Donald Trump, who is sceptical of US military aid to Ukraine. Why has the US allowed Ukraine use ATACMS inside Russia? Ukraine has been using the Army Tactical Missile System, more commonly known as ATACMS, on Russian targets in occupied Ukrainian territory for more than a year. It has used ATACMS to strike airbases in the occupied Crimean Peninsula and military positions in the Zaporizhzhia region. But the US has never allowed Kyiv to use the long-range missiles inside Russia – until now. The Lockheed Martin ballistic missiles are some of the most powerful so far provided to Ukraine, capable of travelling up to 300km (186 miles). Ukraine had argued that not being allowed to use such weapons inside Russia was like being asked to ****** with one hand tied behind its back. The change in policy reportedly comes in response to the recent deployment of North Korean troops to support Russia in the Kursk border region, where Ukraine has occupied territory since August. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has yet not confirmed the move. But he said on Sunday: “Strikes are not made with words … The missiles will speak for themselves.” Shutterstock Ukraine has held territory in Russia’s Kursk region since August What effect will the missiles have? Ukraine will now be able to strike targets inside Russia, most likely around the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces hold over 1,000 kmsq of territory. US officials say Kyiv will be able to use ATACMS to defend against an expected counter-offensive by Russian and North Korean troops, which may begin within days with the aim of regaining Russian territory. Ukrainian forces will be able to hit Russian positions in Kursk, including troops, logistics and infrastructure and ammunition storage. The supply of ATACMS will probably not be enough to turn the tide of the war. Russian military equipment, such as jets, has already been moved to airfields further inside Russia in anticipation of such a decision. But the weapons may grant Ukraine some advantage at a time when Russian troops have been gaining ground in the country’s east and morale is low. “I don’t think it will be decisive,” a Western diplomat in Kyiv told the BBC, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. “However, it’s an overdue symbolic decision to raise the stakes and demonstrate military support to Ukraine.” “It can raise the war cost for Russia.” There are also questions over how much ammunition will be provided, said Evelyn Farkas, who served as deputy assistant secretary of defence in the Obama administration. “The question is of course how many missiles do they have? We have heard that the Pentagon has warned there aren’t that many of these missiles that they can make available to Ukraine.” Farkas added that the ATACMS could have a “positive psychological impact” in Ukraine if they are used to strike targets such as the Kerch Bridge, which links Crimea to mainland Russia. The US authorisation will also have a further knock-on effect: enabling the *** and France to grant Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles inside Russia. Storm Shadow is a Franco-British long-range cruise missile with many similar capabilities as the ********* ATACMS. How will Donald Trump react?Shutterstock Some Trump allies have already criticised the reported authorisation of the missiles The elephant in the room is that Biden is a lame-duck president, with just two months left in office before he hands power to President-elect Donald Trump. It is unknown whether Trump would continue with such a policy. But some of his closest allies have already expressed criticism of the decision. Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr wrote on social media: “The military industrial complex seems to want to make sure they get World War 3 going before my father has a chance to create peace and save lives.” Trump has not spelled out what policy he will take on the war in Ukraine, beyond having vowed to end the conflict within a day, though never specifying how he would do so. Democratic opponents have also accused him of cosying up to Russian President Vladimir ******, whom he has repeatedly expressed admiration for. Many of Trump’s top officials, such as Vice-President-elect JD Vance, say the US should not provide any more military aid to Ukraine. But others in the next Trump administration hold a different view. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz has argued that the US could accelerate weapons deliveries to Ukraine to force Russia to negotiate. Which way the president-elect will go is unclear. But many in Ukraine ***** that he will cut off weapons deliveries, including ammunition for ATACMS. “We are worried. We hope that [Trump] will not reverse [the decision],” Oleksiy Goncharenko, a Ukrainian MP, told the BBC. Source link #longrange #missiles #Russia #affect #Ukraine #war Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

3 hurt when small plane crashes near Southern California dragstrip hosting racing event 3 hurt when small plane crashes near Southern California dragstrip hosting racing event POMONA, Calif. (AP) — Three people were hurt aboard a single-engine plane that crashed Sunday near a Southern California dragstrip where fans were gathered for the finals of a racing event, authorities said. At least two parked vehicles on the ground were struck when the Piper PA-32 crashed around 11:40 a.m. near the dragstrip in Pomona, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) east of downtown Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Nobody on the ground was hurt. The ****** happened while the plane was apparently attempting to land at nearby Brackett Field Airport, according to a statement posted by the National Hot Rod Association, or NHRA. Four people were on the plane. Three of them were hospitalized, including two with critical injuries, LA County ***** Captain Sheila Kelliher-Berkoh told the Los Angeles Times. Photos and videos from the scene showed crews working in a parking area alongside the track, where parked vehicles appeared damaged. The raceway is hosting the NHRA finals that began Thursday. Races were paused Sunday as emergency crews responded, but the event later resumed. The FAA is investigating the ******. Source link #hurt #small #plane #crashes #Southern #California #dragstrip #hosting #racing #event Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]