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Award-winning underwater photos show haunting wrecks of warships and sunken planes Award-winning underwater photos show haunting wrecks of warships and sunken planes The Underwater Photographer of the Year contest highlights compelling underwater images. The wrecks category features photos of wrecked warships and sunken planes. The winning wreck photo shows a ship that sank when it hit a reef in Egypt in 1985. The Underwater Photographer of the Year competition announced the winners of its 2025 contest, highlighting the most compelling images from beneath bodies of water around the world. Photographers from 28 countries submitted 6,750 entries. Winners were chosen by a panel of judges in 13 categories, including the wrecks category, which reveals the haunting remains of sunken vessels around the world. The commended, highly commended, and winning photos in the wrecks category show sunken ships from World War I and World War II as well as submerged aircraft. Here are the top 10 photos of wrecks from this year’s contest. Jean-Baptiste Cazajous photographed the wreck of the Togo, a coal transport ship sunk by a mine explosion at the end of World War I in 1918. The wreck of the Togo in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, France.© Jean Baptiste Cazajous/UPY2025 Cazajous encountered a school of fish swirling around the hull of the wrecked ship in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, France. The photo was highly commended in the wrecks category. Jantina Scheltema photographed a sunken twin-motor Piper PA-60 Aerostar plane floating underwater in Germany. An underwater plane in Germany.© Jantina Scheltema/UPY2025 The photo, which was commended in the wrecks category, was taken in Kreidesee Hemmoor, where the plane’s owner purposefully sank it to serve as a diving site. “I love how surreal this scene feels — the airplane flying through the water column, paired with a diver,” Scheltema wrote. “It invites you to question: which one doesn’t belong, the plane or the person? This is the paradox that I hoped to capture.” Renee Capozzola titled this photo “Sunburst Shipwreck.” A shipwreck in Brisbane, Australia.© Renee Capozzola/UPY2025 Taken off the coast of Brisbane, Australia, Capozzola’s split-level image shows a school of fish swimming beneath a shipwreck at sunset. It was commended in the 2025 photography competition. “This image transports me straight to this wreck with the distinctive bow bathed in evening light, with an attractive school of monos beneath the surface, adding additional interest to the scene,” a judge wrote of her photo. In this commended image, Martin Broen dove into the control room of the Rio de Janeiro wreck in Micronesia’s Truk Lagoon. Inside the Rio De Janeiro wreck in Truk Lagoon in Micronesia.© Martin Broen/UPY2025 The Rio de Janeiro was a passenger and cargo liner that sank during Operation Hailstone in 1944, when the US Navy attacked Japanese forces at Truk Lagoon and sank 200,000 tons of shipping, according to the US Naval Institute. “In the control room of the Rio De Janeiro wreck, I photographed this flooded maze filled with machinery and gauges,” Broen wrote. The Nagano Maru, a Japanese ship, sank with a truck on board during Operation Hailstone. A sunken truck in Truk Lagoon in Micronesia.© Rick Ayrton/UPY2025 The Nagano Maru, a passenger and cargo vessel, still has a Nissan flatbed truck in its cargo hold No. 3. Rick Ayrton worked with another diver to photograph the wreck. The image was highly commended in the Underwater Photographer of the Year contest. Alex Dawson’s image of the SS Carthage from World War I was highly commended in the 2025 contest’s wrecks category. The shipwreck of the SS Carthage.© Alex Dawson/UPY2025 The SS Carthage was sunk by the submarine U-21 on July 4, 1915. It sits off the coast of Turkey at a depth of 84 meters, or 276 feet. “SS Carthage is one of the most well-preserved wrecks in the Mediterranean, characterized by its tall superstructure and all its detail,” Dawson wrote. The Jura collided with another ship and sank in Lake Constance off the coast of Switzerland in 1864. The wreck of the Jura at the bottom of Lake Constance in Switzerland.© Frank Aron/UPY2025 The position of the rudder indicates that the crew tried to steer hard to the starboard, or right, side before the wreck, the photographer Frank Aron wrote. “Even 150 years later this wooden wreck is nearly completely preserved, giving divers a clear idea of what happened during the collision,” Aron wrote of the highly commended photo. Dawson’s photo of a former coast guard boat won third place in the wrecks category. A shipwreck in Kas, Turkey.© Alex Dawson/UPY2025 The Sahil Guvenlik SG115 was sunk at a depth of 35 meters, or about 115 feet, for recreational diving in Kas, Turkey. Wojciech Dopierala was the runner-up with a photo of a sunken Lockheed Martin L1011 Tristar plane off the coast of Jordan. A Lockheed Martin L1011 Tristar plane in the Red Sea.© Wojciech Dopierala/UPY2025 Dopierala took the photo while freediving in the Red Sea. “I love the fresh images that freediving photography is bringing to underwater photography as a whole,” one judge wrote. “Creating such a perfect composition and moment takes particularly high skills when both photographer and model are on breath-hold dives.” Dawson’s image of Gulf Fleet No. 31 beneath the Red Sea in Egypt took first place in the contest’s wrecks category. The wreck of Gulf Fleet No. 31 in Egypt.© Alex Dawson/UPY2025 Gulf Fleet No. 31 sank in 1985 when it hit a reef in Shaabruhr Umm Qammar. “When she sank, she got wedged between the reef wall and a small reef, so there is a swim-through under the wreck,” Dawson wrote of the ship. At a depth of about 104 meters, or about 341 feet, it’s one of the deepest wrecks featured in the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition. “This image is packed with the feeling of adventure, in a finely crafted composition that draws you in with layer upon layer of interest, from foreground corals to the clouds of fish above the wreck,” one judge wrote of Dawson’s winning photo. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Awardwinning #underwater #photos #show #haunting #wrecks #warships #sunken #planes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nvidia confirms ‘rare’ RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti manufacturing issue – The Verge Nvidia confirms ‘rare’ RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti manufacturing issue – The Verge Nvidia confirms ‘rare’ RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti manufacturing issue The VergeNVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 “GB202” Chip Turns Out To Be Defective For “Specific” Units In The Market; All Variants Potentially Affected By The Issue WccftechSome RTX 5090s are shipping with missing ROP units, leading to less gaming performance: Updated Tom’s HardwareSome Nvidia RTX 5090s may be defective, shipping with lower ROPs and hobbling performance NeowinNVIDIA «squeezed» cores: some RTX 5090s have chips with fewer ROPs and 5-6% worse performance ITC Source link #Nvidia #confirms #rare #RTX #manufacturing #issue #Verge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bull shark takes bite out of kayak in Swan River’s Blackwall Reach area, paddler escapes injury Bull shark takes bite out of kayak in Swan River’s Blackwall Reach area, paddler escapes injury Swimmers have been put on high alert and at least one event has been cancelled after a bull shark took a bite out of a paddler’s kayak in the Swan River on Saturday. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development said the shark knocked the paddler off their kayak about 8.51am in Blackwall Reach area. The paddler was not hurt. It is understood that the East Fremantle Yacht Club cancelled any sailing after the shark attack. DPIRD officers and staff from other agencies are monitoring the situation and will update accordingly. What to do: If you see a shark, report it to Water Police on 9442 8600. All shark sighting information reported to Water Police is provided to land managers and relevant authorities and to the public on the SharkSmart website, SharkSmart WA app and @SLSWA on X. Extra information: Switch on your Sea Sense and stay informed of shark activity information by checking the SharkSmart website sharksmart.com.au/shark-activity, download the SharkSmart WA app or follow Surf Life Saving WA Twitter – twitter.com/SLSWA. Check sharksmart.com.au/news for updates to this alert and to view other warnings and media releases. Source link #Bull #shark #takes #bite #kayak #Swan #Rivers #Blackwall #Reach #area #paddler #escapes #injury Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Investor With $1 Million Locked For 12 Years Asks ‘What’s The Safest Way To Get Passive Income Without Risking It All?’ Investor With $1 Million Locked For 12 Years Asks ‘What’s The Safest Way To Get Passive Income Without Risking It All?’ Reddit Erupts: Investor With $1 Million Locked For 12 Years Asks ‘What’s The Safest Way To Get Passive Income Without Risking It All?’ Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. For many, receiving a trust fund is a life-changing event, providing financial stability and opportunities for growth. However, managing such a lump sum requires attentive planning, especially when the plan is to generate passive income without risking the principal. This is the predicament a 35-year-old found himself in when he received the news that he would soon inherit $1 million from a trust. The catch? He cannot touch the principal for 12 years but can invest it and keep the dividends or interest earned. Don’t Miss: The Reddit user has a full-time job and no significant debt besides a mortgage. He says he is financially comfortable but wants to maximize the potential of this $1 million trust fund, but his main concern is balancing growth with safety as he aims to generate passive income through dividends. “I’m seeking advice on what would be a good way to invest so that I can receive dividends each year as well as hopefully grow the account as well,” he wrote in his post in Reddit’s r/Dividends community. Trending: Deloitte’s fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Last Chance to get 4,000 of its pre-IPO shares for just $0.26/share! The Reddit community offered a wealth of advice, so let’s dive into that. One of the most prevalent suggestions in the comments was to invest in ETFs that focus on dividends. “[Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE: SCHD)] would give you around $35,000 every year in dividends with an average yearly growth of 6%-10%,” a comment reads. Replying to this comment, a Redditor agreed and recommended the poster another approach, depending on what his goals are in the long run. “If you want solid current income with growth, this is the answer. If you don’t need $35,000 a year now and want long-term growth 10+ years from now, [Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSE: VOO)]. “70/30 split VOO and SCHD if you want some extra dividend income,” another Redditor suggested. Trending: Warren Buffett once said, “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” Here’s how you can earn passive income with just $100. Some commenters recommended high-yield funds in case the poster is feeling adventurous and is willing to take a bit more risk than some investors. Story Continues “If you just want a high current income and don’t care if your balance goes down over time then one of the yield funds like [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: JEPI)],” a Reddit user suggested. One Redditor highlighted what he would do if he were in the poster’s situation. “I would just go with SCHD/VOO/ or JEPI. They should give you a nice dividend every year,” he wrote. See Also: This Jeff Bezos-backed startup will allow you to become a landlord in just 10 minutes, with minimum investments as low as $100. Another comment reads, “JEPI, [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: JEPQ)] 50/50. Get $75,000 a year after taxes.” One particular comment stood out due to the many suggestions for funds and what the commenter has achieved so far. This Redditor also advised the poster to reinvest all dividends he receives. “Remember, 75% of certified financial planners can’t beat the S&P 500 every year, so you can’t go wrong with VOO. Very low expense ratio. I would add JEPQ, JEPI, SCHD, [Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF (NYSE: SCHG)], [Simplify Volatility Premium ETF (NYSE: SVOL)], [Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE: DIVO)], [iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (NASDAQ: DGRO)], [Putnam BDC Income ETF (NYSE: PBDC)], [Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (NYSE: PFFA)], [Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSE: VYM)], [NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (NYSE: SPYI)], and [iShares Bitcoin Trust (NYSE: IBIT)]. Personally, I have a seven-figure trading account. What I do is put 25% into VOO, and the remainder in the ones that I just listed. Reinvest all dividends and enjoy your early retirement,” the comment says. Wondering if your investments can get you to a $5,000,000 nest egg? Speak to a financial advisor today. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you up with up to three vetted financial advisors who serve your area, and you can interview your advisor matches at no cost to decide which one is right for you. Real estate is a great way to diversify your portfolio and earn high returns, but it can also be a big hassle. Luckily, there are other ways to tap into the power of real estate without owning property. Arrived Home’s Private Credit Fund’s has historically paid an annualized dividend yield of 8.1%*, which provides access to a pool of short-term loans backed by residential real estate. The best part? Unlike other private credit funds, this one has a minimum investment of only $100. Looking for fractional real estate investment opportunities? The Benzinga Real Estate Screener features the latest offerings. This article Reddit Erupts: Investor With $1 Million Locked For 12 Years Asks ‘What’s The Safest Way To Get Passive Income Without Risking It All?’ originally appeared on Benzinga.com © 2025 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Source link #Investor #Million #Locked #Years #Asks #Whats #Safest #Passive #Income #Risking Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

NYC sues Trump after FEMA claws back $80 million migrant housing grant – The Hill NYC sues Trump after FEMA claws back $80 million migrant housing grant – The Hill NYC sues Trump after FEMA claws back $80 million migrant housing grant The HillNew York City files lawsuit against Trump administration for $80M ‘money grab’ of FEMA funds ABC7 New YorkNYC sues federal government and President Trump to reclaim $80 million clawed back by FEMA NBC New YorkAdams Sues Trump Administration for Return of $80 Million It Seized The New York Times Source link #NYC #sues #Trump #FEMA #claws #million #migrant #housing #grant #Hill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kookaburras, Hockeyroos suffer heart-wrenching losses Kookaburras, Hockeyroos suffer heart-wrenching losses The Kookaburras have suffered an agonising penalty shootout loss in the latest instalment of their rivalry with Belgium. With the sun blazing and temperatures reaching 36 degrees, the *********** men’s team ignored the humid conditions to play out an exciting 2-2 draw against the world No.2s, before losing the shootout 4-3. Both sides didn’t give an inch in pursuit of victory in a gripping encounter marked by classy goalkeeping and fast and attacking hockey arising in countless turnovers. Fresh off a 2-0 win over hosts Argentina 24 hours earlier, the Kookaburras carried that momentum into the match and within three minutes had their first chance for an early lead when rewarded with a penalty stroke as Cooper Burns attempted to get past player-of-the-match and goalkeeper Loic van Doren. But Belgium counteracted and it took a goalkeeping masterclass from Jed Snowden to keep the match scoreless, the Victorian making at least three crucial saves. As the sides continued their high-tempo affair, Liam Henderson soon made the Europeans pay with a brilliant run and a sensational through ball to Cam Geddes, who converted in just his second international. A goal in arrears, Belgium went looking for an equaliser but were met with some stubborn resistance with Tim Brand’s pace proving pivotal at the penalty corner. Australia looked to add to their advantage but van Doren stood tall with back-to-back saves. It kept the Belgians in the match until Tom Boon stepped up, the FIH Pro League’s top goalscorer scoring twice – the first with a brilliant field goal and the other for his 13th goal of the season off a penalty corner. Australia answered straight back, earning a penalty corner a minute later before Jack Welch’s flick sent the match to a shootout. “It was an incredibly close game; we had some really close opportunities, and they also had some really good opportunities, and there were times that both teams had good momentum,” Tim Howard said on 7plus. “Their goalkeeper had a great game. It was a really tight game and it was awesome to go to a shootout.” For the Hockeyroos, it was a case of de ja vu as they desperately chased an equaliser in the final minutes of the match against Belgium, just like they did 24 hours earlier against Argentina. But, like the day before, they were forced to settle for a 2-1 loss. Lining up with an average appearances age of 31 compared to Belgium’s 98, it was always going to be tough. The world No.3s showcased their world ranking, holding possession and dominating circle entries and shots on goal for the first three-quarters of the match. Hockeyroos goalkeeper Zoe Newman thwarted the Belgians before Ambre Ballenghein scored twice to secure the win. NSW’s Mariah Williams got the consolation goal for the Hockeyroos, the most-capped Hockeyroo in the touring party delivering a powerful shot past the keeper into the back of the net. The Hockeyroos found a renewed energy as they sought an equaliser in the final stages of the match, but Belgium held strong. “We need to work on our basics as a team and really attack as a unit and sustain that attacking pressure in the circle,” Hattie Shand said on 7plus post-match. “But overall, it was a good fight, and we got close.” The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have a day off in Santiago del Estero before taking on hosts Argentina on Monday (11.30am AEDT) Source link #Kookaburras #Hockeyroos #suffer #heartwrenching #losses Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

iPhone 17 Pro rumor says Apple will finally steal this feature from Samsung Galaxy phones iPhone 17 Pro rumor says Apple will finally steal this feature from Samsung Galaxy phones When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Wylsacom Samsung Galaxy smartphones have featured reverse charging — the ability to charge other devices from your phone — for several years now. But a new Apple rumor purports that the company may add that feature to the iPhone 17 Pro. The rumor comes from tipster Setsuna Digital on the ******** social media site Weibo. Setsuna Digital writes (machine translated), “Apple has tested the 7.5W reverse charging function on the iPhone 17 Pro. I don’t know if it will be open for use this time.” They go on to say that they regularly use the feature to charge headphones via their Samsung devices. They specifically mention the iPhone 17 Pro, but it’s not clear if it will come the base and or rumored iPhone 17 Air, though that handset might be too thin for this feature. Samsung’s Galaxy phones — including the Galaxy S25 Ultra — currently support reverse charging, though it can be hit or miss with its watches like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Samsung first introduced reverse charging on the Galaxy S10 series way back in 2019 Can you reverse charge on an iPhone? Credit: Future/ Alex Bracetti Reverse charging on iPhones has been a dream for some time. According to Phone Arena, the iPhone 12 had the components to reverse charge though the feature wasn’t activated. It could be used to charge a MagSafe battery pack but that’s it. There were rumors in 2023 that Apple was going to bring reverse charging to the iPhone 14 Pro models though it was also suggested that the feature might come to the iPhone 15. Allegedly, you could reverse charge your AirPod case on your iPhone 15. But testing it today, the feature doesn’t work and Apple officially does not support reverse charging on any of its iPhones. We’ll know more in September when Apple is expected to release its next series of flagship phones. More from Tom’s Guide Source link #iPhone #Pro #rumor #Apple #finally #steal #feature #Samsung #Galaxy #phones Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From *** After ********* Order Apple Removes Advanced Data Protection for iCloud Encryption Feature From *** After ********* Order Apple Inc. is removing its most advanced encrypted security feature for cloud data in the ***, a stunning development that follows the government ordering the company to build a ********* for accessing user data. The company said Friday that Advanced Data Protection, an optional feature that adds end-to-end encryption to a wide assortment of user data, is no longer available in the *** for new users. The technology had provided an extra layer of security to iCloud data storage, device backups, web bookmarks, voice memos, notes, photos, reminders and text message backups. “We are gravely disappointed that the protections provided by ADP will not be available to our customers in the *** given the continuing rise of data breaches and other threats to customer privacy,” the company said in a statement. “ADP protects iCloud data with end-to-end encryption, which means the data can only be decrypted by the user who owns it, and only on their trusted devices.” The unprecedented step comes two weeks after media outlets, including Bloomberg News, reported that the *** government ordered Apple to build a ********* into customer data globally. Without ADP, the *** government is poised to have an easier time requesting user data — a potentially alarming scenario for customers in the country. The move also threatens to set a precedent that encourages other nations to push Apple to reduce security. A representative for the *** Home Office said it doesn’t comment on operational matters, including “confirming or denying the existence of any such notices.” Apple previously called a bill from the *** Parliament that sought access to user data “unprecedented overreach by the government.” At the time, the company said that “the *** could attempt to secretly veto new user protections globally preventing us from ever offering them to customers.” Customers already using ADP will need to manually disable it during an unspecified grace ******* to keep their iCloud accounts. The company said it will issue additional guidance in the future to affected users and that it doesn’t have the ability to automatically disable it on their behalf. The move to pull its encryption feature — rather than complying and building a ********* — is a clear rebuke of the government’s order. “As we have said many times before, we have never built a ********* or master key to any of our products or services and we never will,” Apple said Friday. “Enhancing the security of cloud storage with end-to-end encryption is more urgent than ever before” the company said, adding that it “remains committed to offering our users the highest level of security for their personal data and are hopeful that we will be able to do so in the future in the United Kingdom.” Users who attempt to enable Advanced Data Protection will receive a message on their iPhone, iPad or Mac that says “Apple can no longer offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP) in the United Kingdom to new users.” Bloomberg News published a guide on how to enable the feature, which remains available elsewhere globally. The elimination of Advanced Data Protection in the *** won’t remove end-to-end encryption provided by default for several other Apple features, including iMessage, FaceTime, password management and health data. Some industry watchers speculated that Apple could pull its services from the *** altogether in light of the order, but removing the optional extra security is the company’s compromise — at least for now. Apple has a history of making changes regionally in order to keep offering its products in those markets. For instance, iCloud in China is operated by a local provider, and it is working with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. on a content filtering system in order to offer its AI features in the region. At the same time, it has pushed privacy as a guiding principle and fought the US government about a decade ago when it asked the company to build a ********* into iPhone data. As part of its order to Apple, the *** asked it for access to global user data, Bloomberg News reported. The mandate orders Apple to provide access under the ***’s Investigatory Powers Act, a law that granted officials the authority to compel companies to remove encryption under what’s known as a “technical capability notice.” The law also makes it ******** for companies to reveal when the government has made such an order. “Protecting our users’ privacy and the security of their data is at the very heart of everything we do at Apple,” the company said in response to the 2023 bill from the *** Parliament that sought access to user data. © 2025 Bloomberg L.P. Source link #Apple #Removes #Advanced #Data #Protection #iCloud #Encryption #Feature #********* #Order Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration considering moving U.S. Postal Service under Commerce Department – CBS News Trump administration considering moving U.S. Postal Service under Commerce Department – CBS News Trump administration considering moving U.S. Postal Service under Commerce Department CBS NewsTrump wants to shake up the US Postal Service. Here’s what it’ll mean for your deliveries. CNNTrump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say The Washington PostTrump reportedly plans to take control of US Postal Service in step toward privatization 6ABC Philadelphia Source link #Trump #administration #moving #U.S #Postal #Service #Commerce #Department #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jetstar passengers left stranded, unable to check into flights after airline confirms nationwide tech outage Jetstar passengers left stranded, unable to check into flights after airline confirms nationwide tech outage Jetstar passengers have been left stranded and unable to check into their flights after a nationwide technical outage crippled the airline’s systems. The budget airline confirmed the outage on Saturday just before 2pm in a reply to a post on X (formerly Twitter) from a customer who reported not being able to check into his flight. Camera IconA Jetstar spokesperson confirmed the airline was experiencing ‘technical difficulties’ on Saturday after an X user reported being unable to check into his flight. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar Credit: NCA NewsWire “We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our system at the moment. Our team is working hard to get this fixed as soon as possible so we appreciate your patience in the meantime,” a Jetstar spokesperson wrote. “Our check-in staff will be able to assist you with checking in for your flight. If there’s anything else you need help with, please feel free to send us a DM.” In the same post, some passengers reported experiencing issues at airports in Bali and Japan. In a statement on Saturday afternoon, a Jetstar spokeswoman said an IT issue had impacted the airline’s check-in and boarding systems, but confirmed the issue had been fixed. The outage lasted for about three hours and resulted in two return flights being cancelled. “Our operations are returning to normal however there may still be some flow on impacts to flights today,” the spokeswoman said. “We thank customers for their patience and understanding and sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.” Customers will be contacted directly by the airline if their flight is impacted. More to come. Source link #Jetstar #passengers #left #stranded #unable #check #flights #airline #confirms #nationwide #tech #outage Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Daylighting’ parking enforcement begins next month ‘Daylighting’ parking enforcement begins next month SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Drivers in the city of San Diego will begin getting fined for violating the new statewide daylighting law starting March 1. The law makes it ******** to park within 20 feet of a crosswalk whether it’s marked or unmarked, red or not. Since Jan. 1, the San Diego Police Department says it has issued roughly 1,500 warnings, but in March violators will be fined $77 per ticket. “It’s been difficult to balance,” said North Park resident Brandon Harrison. San Diego is finalizing a new trash collection fee. Here’s how much it could be Harrison, like many who call the urban corridors of the city home, appreciate the diversity and walkable amenities of his neighborhood, but he admits parking is prime real estate and hard to find on most days. Between two-hour parking spots, street sweeping and new apartment buildings in the area, Harrison says he’s no stranger to parking tickets due to the limitations. “I just got a ticket. I’ve gotten several tickets,” Harrison said. City crews have been painting curbs red to help with enforcement. Every city in the county is enforcing the new law differently. For example, the city of Carlsbad is encouraging officers to issue warnings for now, but starting June 30 violators will be fined $50. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News. Source link #Daylighting #parking #enforcement #begins #month Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bybit hacked for $1.5B in biggest crypto heist of all time — leading to surge in withdrawal requests – New York Post Bybit hacked for $1.5B in biggest crypto heist of all time — leading to surge in withdrawal requests – New York Post Bybit hacked for $1.5B in biggest crypto heist of all time — leading to surge in withdrawal requests New York Post Hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist CNBCBybit just suffered the biggest attack in crypto history, suffering $1.4 billion in losses FortuneBybit’s $1.4 Billion ETH Hack: Market Impact And Future Implications ForbesBybit Hack, Crypto’s Biggest Ever, Spoils Coinbase’s SEC Victory Party Bloomberg Source link #Bybit #hacked #1.5B #biggest #crypto #heist #time #leading #surge #withdrawal #requests #York #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘PM to defy Trump’ and ‘Apple in *** privacy row’ ‘PM to defy Trump’ and ‘Apple in *** privacy row’ Sir Keir Starmer is set to “defy Trump with new aid for Ukraine”, according to the Daily Telegraph. The prime minister plans to announce both new military aid and fresh sanctions on Russia on Monday, the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the paper says. He is then due to visit the US president in Washington DC on Thursday. “Starmer seeks to calm Europe’s row with Trump” is the main headline on the Guardian’s front page. Sir Keir’s visit to Trump is aimed at “cooling an escalating transatlantic row” after the American leader sharply criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “Russian links to drone sightings over secret *** bases” make the lead on the i Paper. It says it can reveal the movements of three “individuals with suspected links to the Kremlin”, two of whom are “believed to have worked as seasonal fruit pickers”. An apology to any poodles offended by comparisons to Donald Trump in his relationship with Vladimir Putin makes the lead on the Daily Star (geddit?). Among other things, the dogs are “not orange”, it notes under a cartoon of the Russian president out walking the leader of the free world. “Apple in *** privacy row” the Times reports after the corporation took the unprecedented step of removing its highest-level data security tool from customers, following a government demand for access to user data. Similarly, “Apple closes secure iCloud system” is the main headline in the Financial Times. The move escalates a “confrontation over a secret government demand to access user data”. Elsewhere, “social media cheapskates” could be “starved out” of top London restaurants as they bring in deposits and minimum spends. Elton John and Simon Cowell make the front page of the Daily Mail as they “join fight to stop AI giants stealing work for free”. They are, the paper says, urging a rethink on ministers’ “radical proposals to relax copyright rules”. A report in the Daily Express looks at the “agonising battle” of the parents of Ollie and Amelia Carroll, 14 and 11, to “secure funding for vital treatment to fight Batten disease”. The incurable illness affects the nervous system, causing seizures, visual impairment, mobility loss and early death, according to the NHS. “‘Our children deserve to live as much as anyone,'” the paper’s headline says. This year’s Victory in Europe Day commemoration will be one “to remember”, the Daily Mirror writes, with King Charles III leading the event on 8 May from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, 80 years after the end of World War Two in Europe. Source link #defy #Trump #Apple #privacy #row Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jetstar customers stranded in Australia, Indonesia and Japan airports because they can’t check-in baggage Jetstar customers stranded in Australia, Indonesia and Japan airports because they can’t check-in baggage Jetstar travellers have been left stranded at airports across Australia, Indonesia and Japan because they cannot check-in their baggage. Disgruntled passengers took to social media on Saturday morning to express their frustration with the budget airline. The airline said it was experiencing technical difficulties. “We are experiencing some technical difficulties with our system at the moment,” Jetstar posted on X. “We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused. “Our team is working hard to get this fixed as soon as possible so we appreciate your patience in the meantime.” Check in kiosks at airports around Australia, Indonesia and Japan appear to be affected. More to come. Source link #Jetstar #customers #stranded #Australia #Indonesia #Japan #airports #checkin #baggage Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Owners of Bradenton cabinet business convicted for embezzling over $310K in customers’ money Owners of Bradenton cabinet business convicted for embezzling over $310K in customers’ money BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Two business owners were sentenced on Thursday for defrauding customers from 2022 to 2023. According to the Bradenton Police Department, the former owner of M&L Cabinets, Ryan Nobles, was convicted of embezzling construction funds for amounts totaling at least $100,000, which is a first-degree felony. The co-owner of the business, Nicole Anderson, was convicted of scheming to defraud for amounts exceeding $50,000 in 2024. In Febuary 2023, an investigation was launched following complaints that customers were making down payments for kitchens that were never started or finished. Nearly two dozen customers made payments ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of dollars for cabinets on which the business failed to order from suppliers. Detectives said an examination of financial records showed that Nobles used the company credit card at various casinos in Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Las Vegas from August 2022 to January 2023. During these five months, he racked up charges of about $220,000. At this time, Anderson also withdrew around $90,000 using her company credit card. Both were continuing to collect payments from clients in the meantime. Credit: Bradenton Police Department Credit: Bradenton Police Department Law enforcement arrested the duo back in Sept. 2023. According to Bradenton police, Nobles was convicted to 30 months in jail followed by 27 years of probation and he also must pay restitutions. The amount is to be determined by a judge at a later date. Anderson was convicted to 21 months in jail and 20 years of probation. She was ordered to pay $88,507 in restitution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFLA. Source link #Owners #Bradenton #cabinet #business #convicted #embezzling #310K #customers #money Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks – The New York Times Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks – The New York Times Ukraine Promises Swift Deal for Minerals as Trump Cuts Kyiv Out of Peace Talks The New York TimesWhite House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says YahooTrump says deal with Ukraine for US access to its rare earth minerals is ‘pretty close’ Fox NewsTrump ramps up Zelenskyy attacks as US official says mineral deal close Al Jazeera English Source link #Ukraine #Promises #Swift #Deal #Minerals #Trump #Cuts #Kyiv #Peace #Talks #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Take shelter orders issued with blazes out of control Take shelter orders issued with blazes out of control Out-of control bushfires are burning in several parts of Australia’s southeast, with emergency warnings issued to local residents. Source link #shelter #orders #issued #blazes #control Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Video shows speeding snow plow driver clearing Kansas City street too quickly Video shows speeding snow plow driver clearing Kansas City street too quickly KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City’s main streets were mostly clear of snow by Thursday and many neighborhood streets showed significant improvement as well. One homeowner, with video of plows in action, questions the methods plow drivers may be taking to get the job done. Frankie Bellucci said the sound of a snow plow alerted him early Tuesday morning. So he recorded the snow plow or plows on his Ring door bell camera between 3:08 a.m. and 3:13 a.m. “When I looked out the window I was surprised to see snow plows going at least 40-45 miles per hour,” Bellucci said. Lee’s Summit parents react to the possibility of school in June It’s unclear exactly how fast the driver on West 85th street was going as he passed on Bellucci’s side of the four lane Kansas City maintained street three times and his neighbors across the street twice. Each time snow trails covered as far as the camera could see on the 35 mile per hour street. However, according to the city, all snow plow operators must adhere to a strict speed limit of 20–25 mph, a guideline consistently reinforced before each shift. “They were doing their job. Were they doing it as well as they could, I don’t know? Were they going too fast? Absolutely they were going too fast!” Bellucci exclaimed. The City reports each October, Public Works conducts comprehensive snowplow driver providing hands-on experience maneuvering through city streets, managing different weather conditions, and effectively utilizing the internal plow tracking system. That map Thursday showed snow plow drivers had been on a large number of the city’s 6,400 lane miles in the past 0-4 hours shown in green and 4 to 8 hours in yellow. But Bellucci questions how effective snow plowing can be, when it looks like the video he recorded. “Those blades can’t be close to the asphalt. They’ve got to be up some to be going that fast and what happens if there’s an accident?” he said. KC metro hospitals report increased frostbite cases amid frigid temps “Kansas City prioritizes neighborhood safety and takes community concerns very seriously. The City investigates all concerns thoroughly and appreciates how much residents care about this community,” Kansas City Press Secretary and City Spokeswoman Sherae Honeycutt responded via email. “Kansas City’s crews work tirelessly through challenging conditions, maintaining high standards of care and responsibility. Kansas City appreciates residents’ patience during this difficult winter and their cooperation as the City continues improving its response,” she also wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. Source link #Video #shows #speeding #snow #plow #driver #clearing #Kansas #City #street #quickly Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge blocks Trump's order to withdraw federal funding for DEI programs as lawsuit plays out – PBS NewsHour Judge blocks Trump's order to withdraw federal funding for DEI programs as lawsuit plays out – PBS NewsHour Judge blocks Trump’s order to withdraw federal funding for DEI programs as lawsuit plays out PBS NewsHourJudge blocks Trump’s executive order ending federal support for DEI programs FOX 32 ChicagoJudge blocks parts of Trump executive orders targeting DEI, citing free speech Fox NewsMajor Lawsuits Against Trump And Musk: Judge Halts Trump’s DEI Contract Ban—For Now Forbes Source link #Judge #blocks #Trump039s #order #withdraw #federal #funding #DEI #programs #lawsuit #plays #PBS #NewsHour Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Finding creativity through less structure Finding creativity through less structure DAVE SMITH goes behind the scenes Source link #Finding #creativity #structure Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Bystander Saves Abandoned Dog Trying to ‘Disappear Into the Pavement’ from Kids Pelting the **** with Rocks Bystander Saves Abandoned Dog Trying to ‘Disappear Into the Pavement’ from Kids Pelting the **** with Rocks A dog allegedly attacked by children is now getting the care and love he needs at a Kentucky shelter. For National Love Your **** Day on Feb. 20, Lexington Humane Society, a shelter and **** adoption agency in Kentucky, shared the story of Rudy — a dark brown pup the shelter recently took in. In an Instagram post, Lexington Humane offered Rudy’s pre-rescue story as an example of “how NOT to love a ****.” Related: Dog Abandoned on Flooded Street During Hurricane Milton Faces Shocking Health Struggles in New Home According to the post, Rudy was found “curled up in a ball in the street” being “subjected to unthinkable cruelty.” Lexington Humane Society added on social media that “children were seen throwing rocks” at the dog “over and over again, as he tried to disappear into the pavement.” Luckily, a bystander stopped “the horror” and brought Rudy to the adoption agency’s partner, Lexington Fayette Animal Control and Care. “Just hearing his story brought tears to our eyes… and that was before we saw his injuries,” Lexington Humane wrote. Lexington Humane’s post included photos of Rudy and his injuries, including significant wounds to his mouth and leg. Despite his injuries, Rudy still appears joyful in the pictures. Lexington Humane Society/Instagram Rudy’s leg injury “Half of Rudy’s jaw was degloved and hanging loose below his mouth,” the post shared of the injuries Rudy arrived with. “Several bottom teeth were uprooted but still lodged in his detached lip. His legs were covered in puncture wounds of unknown origin.” Related: Emaciated Dog Carried into Rescue on a Stretcher After ‘Heartless’ Neglect Makes Major Strides in Her Recovery (Exclusive) Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Lexington Humane, which took over Rudy’s care from Lexington Fayette Animal Control and Care, pledged to provide Rudy with the medical care he needs to heal and asked the community for help. “He did NOT deserve this. And we will do everything in our power to ensure he never suffers again. Rudy has been the underdog in his past, but that ends now. With your support, we will give him the medical care, love, and second chance he so desperately needs,” the post continued. “We’ll help him heal—not just physically, but emotionally—so he can finally experience the kindness and compassion he was so cruelly denied.” Learn more about Lexington Humane Society and support its life-saving work at the organization’s website. Read the original article on People Source link #Bystander #Saves #Abandoned #Dog #Disappear #Pavement #Kids #Pelting #**** #Rocks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******* election: Final push as frontrunner Merz vows to lead in Europe – BBC.com ******* election: Final push as frontrunner Merz vows to lead in Europe – BBC.com ******* election: Final push as frontrunner Merz vows to lead in Europe BBC.comOpinion | Germany’s Far-Right Comeback The New York TimesGermany’s Anti-Extremist Firewall Is Collapsing The AtlanticThese 5 newly naturalized Germans will head to the polls. Here’s what they say about the election The Associated PressGermany’s Historically Accurate Pollsters Are Still a Bit Uneasy Bloomberg Source link #******* #election #Final #push #frontrunner #Merz #vows #lead #Europe #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Clayton Oliver gives Demons mighty boost in hitout Clayton Oliver gives Demons mighty boost in hitout Mebourne have posted a 117-71 win over North Melbourne, with the performance of Clayton Oliver bound to please Demons fans. Source link #Clayton #Oliver #Demons #mighty #boost #hitout Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years South Carolina man to be killed in US’s first firing squad execution in 15 years A South Carolina man on death row has chosen to be killed by firing squad, and if his execution goes forward next month, it would be the first time in 15 years that capital punishment in the US is carried out by gunfire. Brad Sigmon, 67, is scheduled to be shot to death on 7 March, part of a spate of rapid killings the state has pursued in the last six months as it revives executions after a 13-year pause. South Carolina now directs those on death row to choose how they will be killed – electric chair, lethal injection or shooting. If they decline to make a selection, the state electrocutes them. Attorneys for men on South Carolina’s death row have previously objected to firing squads, raising concerns about the pain caused by shootings and arguing the method constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. But Sigmon selected a firing squad in part because of concerns about the state’s lethal injection methods, his attorneys said. The last three executions in the state were carried out with injections of pentobarbital, a sedative. Each time, it took more than 20 minutes for the men to die, and in one case, it appeared to cause a man to suffer a condition akin to drowning and suffocation, lawyers for the men said in court filings. Sigmon’s lawyers have also raised concerns about the secrecy surrounding the state’s lethal injection drugs and protocols. “He has a right to this choice, but it’s not an informed choice,” Gerald “Bo” King, one of Sigmon’s lawyers, said in an interview. “My frustration is we are in a world where he has to choose between being electrocuted, poisoned or shot, and we can’t even get the most basic facts you would want to make that decision.” Related: He wanted his father’s killer to be executed. Until his wish was granted South Carolina had ceased executions since 2011 in part because it ran out of lethal injection supplies as pharmaceutical companies faced pressure to stop selling drugs to facilitate state killings. But lawmakers in 2023 passed a shield law to keep the identity of suppliers secret, allowing officials to restock lethal drugs and resume executions last year. Sigmon’s attorneys noted in a recent filing that the South Carolina department of corrections (SCDC) was obliged to “disclose some basic facts about the drug’s creation, quality and reliability” and criticized prison officials for failing to provide information about the “potency, purity and stability” of the drugs, their expiration dates, and how they are being tested and stored. In the execution of Richard Moore in November, autopsy records suggested officials injected him with a second dose of pentobarbital after 10 minutes had passed, even though the SCDC has said the injections are to happen “via a single dose”, lawyers said. His autopsy also showed his lungs were swollen with fluid, “an excruciating condition known as pulmonary edema”. After the January execution of Marion Bowman, which took roughly 23 minutes, an SCDC official declined to say how many doses were injected, saying: “We followed our protocol and that is not disclosed.” “You have three executions that have seemingly gone awry,” said King, pointing to previous cases in other states of botched executions by lethal injection and mishandling of the drugs. “It could be excruciatingly painful.” South Carolina officials have previously said that the firing squad protocols involve strapping the person to a chair with an “aim point” placed on his heart and a hood covering his head. Three men armed with rifles will then shoot from behind a wall 15ft away with an opening in it. In 2022, a South Carolina judge said this method “constitutes torture” and was “cruel” and unconstitutional. The judge noted the person was “likely to be conscious for a minimum of 10 seconds after impact” and the pain could be extended “if the ammunition does not fully incapacitate the heart”: “During this time, he will feel excruciating pain resulting from the gunshot wounds and broken bones.” If the person’s vital signs were still present 10 minutes after the first shots, staff would fire a second time, the judge noted. Last year, the state supreme court ruled all methods were lawful since officials were giving the men a choice of method. Sigmon’s potential killing by firing squad comes at a time of increasing scrutiny of methods of execution across the country, and as Donald Trump has pledged to revive capital punishment at the federal level and help ensure that states have “sufficient supplies” to carry out killings. Alabama has recently been using nitrogen hypoxia, a suffocation method human rights groups say amounts to torture. Five states currently allow firing squads, and Idaho lawmakers are now pushing to make it the primary execution method. The last firing squad execution in the US was in 2010 in Utah, the only state to use this method in the last 50 years. “I expect many members of the public will be shocked by the graphic and bloody display that will result from a firing squad execution,” said Robin Maher, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center. “Unlike other forms of execution, this will look exactly like what it is: the deliberate and intentional taking of life by the state, using a vivid and brutal method.” The recent South Carolina executions have been observed by several journalists, and the state’s protocols say the firing squad chair would not directly face witnesses, but observers would see the “right-side profile” of the person being killed. Chrysti Shain, an SCDC spokesperson, said in an email that its lethal injection policies mirrored federal guidelines and that the last three executions “followed protocol”. The US justice department, however, withdrew its pentobarbital protocol in January, just before Trump’s inauguration, citing “uncertainty” over whether the drug “causes unnecessary pain and suffering”. Shain also pointed to the court declaration of an anesthesiologist hired by the state, who said pentobarbital on average would cause unconsciousness within 20 to 30 seconds, and that the individual would not feel pain or suffocation. Sigmon was convicted of the 2001 murders of his ex-girlfriend’s parents. Sigmon admitted his guilt in court, and his lawyers have argued that the killings stemmed from a childhood of physical abuse and neglect and severe, inherited mental illness that went undiagnosed and untreated. In a petition filed on Thursday seeking to stop the execution, his lawyers argued that Sigmon’s trial counsel failed to present evidence of his trauma and mental illness. “This was a horrible crime that was a product of this convergence of mental illness and organic brain injuries that amplified his manic and irrational episodes,” said King, who is the chief of the capital habeas unit for the fourth circuit, which is part of the federal public defender’s office. “Brad is enormously remorseful. He’s a devout Christian and spends a tremendous amount of time on prayer and penitence. He repents every day for what he’s done.” Over the years, Sigmon has become a “source of strength and stability to everyone in the prison – the fellow prisoners, and the guards”, King added. Sigmon would be the oldest person ever executed by South Carolina. In an earlier statement when Sigmon’s execution date was announced, King said: “Executing Brad would serve no purpose except to send a single, chilling message: no matter how profoundly a person repents, South Carolina refuses to recognize redemption.” Source link #South #Carolina #man #killed #USs #firing #squad #execution #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Adams sues Trump admin over clawback of $80M migrant shelter funds from NYC – New York Post Adams sues Trump admin over clawback of $80M migrant shelter funds from NYC – New York Post Adams sues Trump admin over clawback of $80M migrant shelter funds from NYC New York Post NYC sues federal government and President Trump to reclaim $80 million clawed back by FEMA NBC New YorkNew York City files lawsuit against Trump administration for $80M ‘money grab’ of FEMA funds ABC7 New YorkNYC sues Trump after FEMA claws back $80 million migrant housing grant The Hill Source link #Adams #sues #Trump #admin #clawback #80M #migrant #shelter #funds #NYC #York #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]