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Moses still battling foot injury ahead of round one Moses still battling foot injury ahead of round one Parramatta are confident Mitch Moses will be fit for round one despite the star halfback still requiring several scans on the sore foot he injured almost a year ago. With all eyes on fellow Eels half Dylan Brown and his future beyond this year, Moses has been battling his own issues in his left foot. Initially injured against Manly last March, Moses missed two months of football before returning and suffering a season-ending bicep rupture in State of Origin. The lingering pain in Moses’s foot is, however, still yet to subside, prompting the Eels to leave him on ice for Friday night’s 30-18 trial loss to Wests Tigers. Coach Jason Ryles insisted afterwards had it been an NRL match Moses could have played, with the 30-year-old aiming to be ready to face Melbourne on March 9. “Mitch had a bit of soreness with his foot around the ******,” Ryles said. “We’ve had every scan under the sun and he had a really good running session today to build him back up for round one. “Because of where we were in the pre-season, we didn’t want to push him through whatever he didn’t need to. “But he’s all clear, he’s happy and he’s training – we expect him to play round one.” Ryles said the pain was likely down to workloads through the pre-season. “This year he’s probably done the most training he’s done for a long time and that probably caught up with him the past few weeks,” the new Eels coach said. “If we’re playing NRL games, we’re playing him. “It’s a matter of being smart about it while we can be smart about it.” Moses’s inclusion in trial matches would have been handy for the Eels, given they are running a new attacking structure under Ryles. Rookie No.1 Isaiah Iongi was the shining light for Parramatta against the Tigers, while Brown was also missing to attend his brother’s wedding in New Zealand. Brown’s future has been the storyline of the summer with the 24-year-old having until round 10 to negotiate with other clubs or take up an option to stay at Parramatta. Signed at the Eels until the end of 2031 with multiple options in his favour, Brown has also fielded long-term interest from multiple other clubs including Newcastle. Ryles said he would ideally like the situation resolved shortly, but would not rush Brown to make a decision before the start of the season. “Dylan is entitled to do whatever he likes in regards to the situation he is in,” Ryles said. “With me, he’s been outstanding. We’ll support Dylan 100 per cent, whichever direction he goes. “Obviously sooner rather than later would be nice, but it’s important he gets this decision right because it’s an important one for him. “We’re pretty clear on our position. We’re really clear as a footy club. “The club has showed a lot of faith in him offering him a nine-year deal. We’re in the midst of that at the moment. That’s where it all sits.” Source link #Moses #battling #foot #injury #ahead Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Lawsuit filed by family of Las Vegas teen who died after hitting cable on minibike Lawsuit filed by family of Las Vegas teen who died after hitting cable on minibike LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The family of a 16-year-old who died after his minibike struck a cable has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Clark County and the Southern Nevada Water Authority. 16-year-old boy on minibike dies after cable across pathway knocks him to the ground On July 30, 2023, Angel Naranjo, his brother, Arley Naranjo, and some friends were riding bikes on the “Wash Trail” near N. Pecos Road and E. Lake Mead Boulevard when Angel ran over the cable and was thrown from his motorized minibike. He suffered neck and head injuries and died shortly after the ******. The “Wash Trail” near N. Pecos Road and E. Lake Mead Boulevard where Angel Naranjo ran over the cable and was thrown from his motorized minibike. (KLAS) The Clark County coroner’s office ruled the death accidental and the autopsy report for Angel revealed he had 10 times the legal limit of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in his body. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in **********. Autopsy finds teen killed in Las Vegas mini-bike accident had 10 times the legal limit of THC The family’s lawsuit contends Angel’s death was caused by negligence in maintaining and ensuring safety on the trail. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, states the trail was in a “complete state of disrepair,” adding the lights along the trail were not working, the fencing was vulnerable to vandalism, and the area was overrun with homeless people causing hazards for people using the trail. “Due to non-operational lighting in the Wash Trail, the metal cable was invisible to Angel, Arley, and their group,” according to the lawsuit. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KLAS. Source link #Lawsuit #filed #family #Las #Vegas #teen #died #hitting #cable #minibike Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon's tough 007 decision – BBC.com Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon's tough 007 decision – BBC.com Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon’s tough 007 decision BBC.comJames Bond Shocker: Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control of 007 Franchise as Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson Step Back VarietyAmazon Boss Jeff Bezos Asks Who Fans Would Pick as the Next James Bond, and the Answer Is Loud and Clear IGNOpinion | The future of James Bond The Washington PostHenry Cavill Commented On Being James Bond Already. Here’s What He Said Forbes Source link #James #Bond #Amazon039s #tough #decision #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cricket’s ultimate grudge match in the desert Cricket’s ultimate grudge match in the desert Gautam Bhattacharyya Cricket writer, Dubai AFP A billboard in Lahore features India and Pakistan’s captains ahead of the Champions Trophy The last time India and Pakistan clashed in a major ICC 50-over contest was in 2023, at the highly anticipated World Cup league match in Ahmedabad. As a contest, it turned out to be a bit of an anti-climax – India, in dominant form, comfortably chased down a subpar Pakistan target, securing a resounding victory. And as Pakistani fans didn’t get visas to travel to India, aside from the cricket team, the country’s only notable presence was in the media centre. Sunday’s ICC Champions Trophy clash between the arch-rivals at Dubai International Stadium promises a vastly different atmosphere. The International Cricket Council (ICC) reported that tickets sold out within minutes – and with the UAE hosting more than 3.7 million Indians and nearly 1.7 million Pakistanis, a vibrant and well-represented crowd from both nations is all but guaranteed. But can a sea of green flags in the stands inspire Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan’s men to defy the odds in this must-win clash against Rohit Sharma’s India? Pakistan can take comfort in their strong head-to-head record in UAE – 19 wins in 28 ODIs, plus a lone T20I victory in the 2021 World Cup in Dubai. Getty Images Pakistan won the Champions Trophy Final against India at the Oval by 180 runs in 2017 Most of Pakistan’s wins against India came at Sharjah during their dominant run in the 1980s and ’90s, winning 18 of 24 games there. In Dubai, India beat them twice in the 2018 Asia Cup, while both teams won a game each in a 2006 Abu Dhabi series. Since Pakistan’s glory days in Sharjah, the tide has shifted – apart from the occasional T20I win, India has largely dominated in the new millennium. Veteran cricket writer Ayaz Memon feels there is no reason to look at India-Pakistan clashes in the UAE through the prism of the past. ”There is no doubt that Pakistan enjoyed tremendous crowd support in the Sharjah days, with the local Pathan population making up the numbers. However, the team then boasted of the likes of Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Saeed Anwar, Aamer Sohail and the two Ws [Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis],” Memon says. “Compare that to the state of the current team, which comes up with some exceptional results from time to time but lacks any form of consistency.” AFP Pakistan fell to a 60-run defeat in the championship opener against New Zealand The glitzy, ever-expanding United Arab Emirates city-state of Dubai offers little sign of a major cricket event – there are no welcome banners at the airport. Instead, hoardings of Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and company dominate, as the city is in full swing for the annual Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Head south, and the ‘Ring of Fire’ at Dubai International Stadium emerges from the highway, signalling cricket’s presence. Towering images of all eight captains line the arena, but for the next two days, all eyes will be on Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Rizwan’s teams as fans worldwide await their fate. It’s no secret that catering to broadcasters and marketing demands, the ICC consistently places India and Pakistan in the same group for major tournaments. This ensures at least one high-stakes league clash, with the potential for a blockbuster rematch in the knockouts. At a time when cricket faces overexposure and its international structure is threatened by the rise of T20 franchise leagues, the India-Pakistan rivalry remains its biggest box-office draw. AFP Shubman Gill’s classy century powered India to a comfortable win over Bangladesh on Thursday A big plus about the tight, top-eight team format of the ICC Champions Trophy is that a little slip-up can cost even the heavyweights dear. ”The 50-over World Cup gives you a chance to pull back even if you stumble in the odd game as there are 10 games in the fray. It’s much different here where all three of your group matches are important to proceed to the semi-finals,” India captain Sharma said on the eve of their opening match against Bangladesh. India cleared their first hurdle with a six-wicket win against Bangladesh on Thursday, powered by Shubman Gill’s classy century (cementing his status as a future ODI captain), Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul and a quickfire cameo from skipper Sharma, who crossed the 11,000-run mark in the format. Jasprit Bumrah’s absence – expected as he recovers from a back spasm sustained in the final Test in Australia – remains a talking point. However, on this wicket, the spotlight is set to shift to the spinners. Pakistan’s lead-up to the tournament has been a rollercoaster – both unpredictable and vulnerable. Their last three ODIs paint the picture perfectly. Getty Images Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul helped India win the game against Bangladesh Ten days ago, Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha’s stunning 260-run stand powered Pakistan to a record 353-run chase against South Africa in Karachi, securing a spot in the Tri-series final. But just two days later, they faltered, looking ordinary as New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win, denying them a confidence boosting title ahead of the Champions Trophy. Then on Wednesday, after their bowlers made early inroads, they let the Kiwis off the hook, eventually crashing to a 60-run defeat in their tournament opener. This has put their backs against the wall ahead of the big game – and what has irked former Pakistan greats is captain Rizwan’s statement that they will take the India match as “just another game”. History shows that Pakistan thrives in such situations, echoing Imran Khan’s legendary “caged tigers” rallying cry from their triumphant 1992 World Cup campaign. Yes, the odds favour India, but Pakistan can never be written off on UAE soil. After all, it’s a new day, a fresh battle, and anything can happen in a big game. Source link #Crickets #ultimate #grudge #match #desert Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Under-pressure Naden hoping to miss just two months Under-pressure Naden hoping to miss just two months Brent Naden hopes to be back on the field within eight weeks despite suffering a horrific knee injury in the Wests Tigers’ final trial. Naden was left withering in pain after dislocating his left kneecap in the Tigers’ 30-18 win over Parramatta on Friday night, following an awkward tackle at Leichhardt Oval. The Tigers centre was set to go for scans on Saturday, but the club is hopeful there’s no serious ligament damage and he can return within two months. That would come as a boost to the Tigers’ backline stocks with Adam Doueihi desperate for an injury-free year and Justin Olam dealing with constant knee issues. “The quick diagnosis is that my knee has popped out. Hopefully no ligament (damage) so hopefully (I can be back in) six-to-eight weeks,” Naden said afterwards. “I’m probably in more pain now than I was on the field because I had so much adrenaline going through me. “But I knew it was bad because Jeral Skelton was walking over and went ‘ahhhhh’ and then walked away. When I looked up and saw it, I was like ‘Jesus’.” Naden said he had rejected the stretcher after it was taken on field for him, given he knew his nan and pop would be watching the game on television. The 29-year-old admitted he had briefly feared the worst with a posible ACL rupture, but the initial signs were good with the knee able to go straight back in place. This year looms as crucial for Naden, who is off contract at the Tigers. The joint-venture shopped the centre to English Super League clubs last year before Naden made clear he still wanted to prove himself in the NRL. To do that and earn another contract, Naden must be on the field. He was impressive in last week’s Indigenous All-Stars game and provided some strike while scoring a try, before going down injured on Friday night. “It’s frustrating because I set myself up with a really good pre-season,” Naden said. “I handled last week and got through the game with no injuries and my body felt really good afterwards. “At the moment I’m not really too worried about (my contract). I’m worried about getting my knee right and getting back on the paddock as soon as possible. “Whatever happens, happens. “I’m not ready to go overseas yet. It was head down, ***** up in pre-season and I feel like I’ve done that.” Source link #Underpressure #Naden #hoping #months Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Judge pauses sweeping Trump orders rolling back diversity programs, warning of threat of ‘pernicious’ enforcement Judge pauses sweeping Trump orders rolling back diversity programs, warning of threat of ‘pernicious’ enforcement The Trump administration’s sweeping executive orders seeking to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the federal government and private sector have temporarily been put on hold, after a federal judge in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit from civic and educational groups challenging the policies. In a ruling on Friday, Judge Adam B. Adelson held that the challengers had shown they had viable First and Fifth Amendment concerns about the orders, which eliminated all federal spending on DEI programs and barred those getting government funds from engaging in such work, regardless of whether the government was funding such programs. Adelson, a Biden appointee, wrote that the Trump administration hadn’t bothered to define what constituted DEI, even as it threatened financial penalties and government investigations against violators, raising the risk of “arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement.” “The possibilities are almost endless, and many are pernicious,” Adelson wrote. “If an elementary school receives Department of Education funding for technology access, and a teacher uses a computer to teach the history of Jim Crow laws, does that risk the grant being deemed ‘equity-related’ and the school being stripped of funding? If a road construction grant is used to fill potholes in a low-income neighborhood instead of a wealthy neighborhood, does that render it ‘equity-related’?” Democracy Forward, a liberal-leaning advocacy group, helped bring the suit earlier this month alongside the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, the City of Baltimore, the American Association of University Professors, and the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United. It celebrated the Friday ruling. Trump executive orders eliminated DEI spending inside of government and sought to pressure private companies to cease such programs, too (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) “Our Constitution protects all Americans – whether you are a university professor or a restaurant worker – from unlawful intrusion on speech, ideas, and expression and entitles all Americans to fair process,” CEO Skye Perryman said in a statement, adding, “As our complaint states, in the United States, there is no King.” The Independent has contacted the White House for comment. The lawsuit took issue with two executive orders. One, signed January 20, ordered the government to terminate “equity-related” grants and contracts as well as “discriminatory” and “******** DEI” work inside agencies. That order also required federal contracts to have a clause ensuring those getting government funds didn’t operate programs “promoting DEI.” A second order at issue, signed a day later, directed federal officials to draw up enforcement plans on how they’d “deter DEI programs or principles” in and outside the government, including by launching investigations into companies and educational institutions. The Trump administration had argued in court the challenges to the orders were “speculative,” and that it was only trying to prevent conduct that was already ******** under existing civil rights laws. Companies like Meta have rolled back DEI programs amid larger backlash to concept (Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) While the injunction may pause the executive orders, they’ve already had massive impacts across the federal government, ranging from millions of dollars of contracts and grants being canceled, to federal DEI workers being fired. The Trump administration has joined a wider backlash against DEI that’s taken root on the right since the 2020 racial justice protests after the ******* of George Floyd at the hands of police. Administration figures have in recent days, without evidence, blamed everything from the recent plane ****** outside Washington to the fires in Southern California on DEI. The growing political and cultural backlash against DEI, along with the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling ending race-based affirmative action, has prompted major private companies to roll back DEI efforts as well, including McDonald’s, Walmart, Harley-Davidson, Meta, and Amazon. Source link #Judge #pauses #sweeping #Trump #orders #rolling #diversity #programs #warning #threat #pernicious #enforcement Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID – Reuters ******** researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID – Reuters ******** researchers find bat virus enters human cells via same pathway as COVID ReutersChinese team finds new bat coronavirus that could infect humans via same route as Covid-19 South China Morning PostCOVID-like bat virus discovered by researchers in same ******** lab accused of leaking deadly 2020 outbreak: study New York Post China discovers new bat coronavirus that poses risk of animal-to-human transmission Anadolu AgencyCovid-Like Bat Virus Discovered by Researchers in ******** Lab Bloomberg Source link #******** #researchers #find #bat #virus #enters #human #cells #pathway #COVID #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists probe gulls’ ‘weird and wonderful’ eating habits Scientists probe gulls’ ‘weird and wonderful’ eating habits Helen BriggsBBC environment correspondent•@hbriggsGetty Images Gulls are under pressure with natural populations in decline From pilfering chips to swallowing whole starfish, gulls are known for their voracious appetites. However, one scientist was so astounded to see pictures on social media of gulls eating “weird and wonderful things” that she launched a citizen science project to study their shifting diets. University of Salford ecologist Dr Alice Risely wants people to upload their snaps of hungry gulls to the project’s website, Gulls Eating Stuff. “By studying gulls’ diet, we can learn more about their behaviour, their role in ecosystems and the pressures they face in a changing world,” she said. *** seabirds face threats from warming oceans, overfishing and avian flu. Gull populations are in decline, with several species on the *** red list of conservation concern. Gill Stafford A gull enjoying a stolen ice cream in Llandudno, Wales Some gulls are coming to live closer to people, adding human leftovers to their natural menu of fish, crabs, starfish and earthworms. The birds may be flocking to urban areas to find food to feed their chicks during the breeding season, switching back to a natural diet once their youngsters have fledged. Alternatively, gulls may be relying on human leftovers for much of the year as the natural food supply dwindles. “The fact is we just really don’t know – there is very little data,” said Dr Risely. “This is why we wanted to exploit this resource of online photos to try and help us understand what the gulls are eating, and if there are any patterns we can find.” Getty Images Fish and other seafood is the natural diet of gulls One particularly striking photograph shows a gull eating a baby puffin. It was taken by scientist Samuel Schmidt on a trip to the Farne Islands in Northumberland. Getting more information on what gulls are eating – in proximity to people and as the climate changes – “could be very enlightening”, he said. “The gull wasn’t malicious; it was just hungry,” he added. Gulls are known to eat other birds, including pigeons. Samuel Schmidt/CitSci A gull drags away a dead puffin chick on the Farne Islands, Northumberland The *** is known for its huge colonies of seabirds nesting on cliffs – but populations are plummeting amid a host of pressures, from climate change to a lack of food. Gulls are in trouble in their natural spaces – and some species, such as herring gulls and lesser ******-backed gulls are seeking refuge in coastal cities. There is very little data on the number of urban gulls – but natural populations are regularly monitored, showing big declines. Getty Images The *** is known for its seabirds, such as the puffin Three gull species are on the *** red list of conservation concern: The great ******-backed gull – a very large gull with ****** wings and a powerful beak that nests around the coast, on clifftops, rooftops and islandsThe common gull – a medium-sized gull scarcer than its name suggests that nests around lakes in the north of England and ScotlandThe grey-backed and pink-legged herring gull. Follow Helen on Bluesky. Source link #Scientists #probe #gulls #weird #wonderful #eating #habits Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I used NoteBookLM to help with productivity – here’s 5 top tips to get the most from Google’s AI audio tool I used NoteBookLM to help with productivity – here’s 5 top tips to get the most from Google’s AI audio tool The idea of AI podcasts built from whatever documents you have lying around still feels like a trick of some kind, but Google’s NotebookLM has shown me repeatedly that it can make informative, if not always lively, audio episodes on whatever subject I like. The concept is simple: texts and transcripts become conversations among AI characters. They might casually discuss your research, breaking it down in an engaging, digestible way. You can even jump in, ask questions, and guide the discussion if you want. But setting up NotebookLM to provide the best episode isn’t necessarily intuitive. So, if you’re a big audio learner or simply have many long car rides coming up, here are some tips to make the best fake podcasts possible. Gather all your sources first Before diving into any project, one of the best things you can do is gather all your materials in one place. We all like to think we’ll remember which tab we left open for later, but we won’t. The beauty of NotebookLM is that it functions best with as much context as possible, so uploading everything relevant in a single notebook helps it find connections, identify patterns, and deliver meaningful insights. For my gardening plans, it was like having two expert gardeners discuss my exact research – except I didn’t have to chase them down at a plant nursery. Instead of clicking through multiple articles, I got a clear, organized breakdown of what I needed to know, making it easier to retain and act on. Ask follow-ups NotebookLM’s podcasts aren’t just passive, either. You can turn them into an interactive call show. Whenever the AI podcast brings up something interesting or unclear, you can take advantage of the ability to ask follow-up questions. This will help you refine the information and tailor it to your needs. For my garden plans, the fertilizer discussion confused me a bit, but I jumped in and asked what to use for the kinds of veggies I wanted to grow. Then, the AI hosts immediately started answering my question before returning to the broader topic. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Tailored episodes NotebookLM’s podcast feature isn’t one-size-fits-all. You can tailor it based on what’s most important to you. Since I wanted a low-maintenance garden, I adjusted my NotebookLM session to focus on drought-resistant plants and natural pest control. The AI picked up on this and emphasized strategies like mulching and using marigolds to deter insects. If you have a different goal, like maybe maximizing vegetable yields or growing flowers for aesthetic appeal, you can make whole new episodes that cover those elements alone. ‘Hire’ the right voices I quickly realized that the AI-generated podcast sounds even better when you tweak the voice settings to match your preferences. NotebookLM offers different pacing and tones, and adjusting them can make a huge difference in how engaging and digestible the content feels. For example, I found that setting the voices to a slightly slower pace helped me absorb the information better, especially when dealing with detailed gardening instructions. You can also break long episodes into smaller chapters. You can hear a good overview example from my gardening podcast experiments below. You might also like Source link #NoteBookLM #productivity #heres #top #tips #Googles #audio #tool Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A revamped Parisian hotel with a romantic backstory A revamped Parisian hotel with a romantic backstory Steve McKenna checks into a revamped Parisian hotel with a romantic backstory Source link #revamped #Parisian #hotel #romantic #backstory Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Israel says slain Israeli mother was not among hostage remains released by ****** Israel says slain Israeli mother was not among hostage remains released by ****** ****** plans to release six more Israeli hostages this week, and in turn, Israel will return and release 600 ************ prisoners. The latest swap is part of the ceasefire deal, which is still holding despite Israel’s anger over a return of remains earlier this week. Debora Patta reports. Source link #Israel #slain #Israeli #mother #among #hostage #remains #released #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

What Musk’s Chain Saw at CPAC Was Really About – The New York Times What Musk’s Chain Saw at CPAC Was Really About – The New York Times What Musk’s Chain Saw at CPAC Was Really About The New York TimesElon Musk wields chainsaw during CPAC appearance CNNMusk waves a chainsaw and charms conservatives talking up Trump’s cost-cutting efforts The Associated Press Source link #Musks #Chain #CPAC #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Final push as frontrunner Merz vows to lead in Europe Final push as frontrunner Merz vows to lead in Europe Paul Kirby Europe digital editor in Germany BBC Merz is convinced he is on track for victory and has exuded confidence in party rallies Germany’s rival political leaders will take their fight for votes right to the last minute in a push that reflects the pivotal nature of Sunday’s election, not just for their country but for Europe as a whole. Conservative frontrunner Friedrich Merz told supporters that under his leadership, Germany would take responsibility in Europe, and that the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) would be consigned to the political margins once more. He will end his Christian Democrat party’s campaign with a rally in Munich, while his rivals will make a final appeal in a TV “speed-dating” programme with voters. For months ******* politics has been paralysed by the collapse of the previous government. Now, hopes have been raised across Europe that this vote will bring some certainty to the EU’s biggest democracy and its biggest economy, which has struggled to escape from lingering recession. Nothing will change overnight. No party can govern without forming a coalition, and that will take weeks. Reviving the economy has been one of the two big issues of the campaign; the other has been migration and security, thrust on Germany’s politicians by a series of deadly attacks since May 2024. The cities of Mannheim, Solingen, Magdeburg, Aschaffenburg and Munich have all suffered grievous attacks. All the alleged attackers were immigrants, and the AfD under Alice Weidel has advanced to about 20% in the polls with its nationalist, anti-immigration message. She has appealed to younger voters on social media, and is far ahead in the race on TikTok, with 866,000 followers. She has also been buoyed by support from both billionaire Elon Musk and US Vice-President JD Vance, who has been accused of meddling in the ******* campaign. Getty Images Alice Weidel has taken part in many of the election debates shown on ******* TV The AfD talks of securing Germany’s borders and deporting migrants who came illegally and committed crimes. But she uses the word “remigration” which has also been linked to mass deportations. In Solingen, where a Syrian was accused of stabbing to death three people last August, hundreds of people turned out on Friday night to speak out against the rise of the far right. “We have a lot of friends who grew up in Germany whose parents did not,” said one woman called Natalie, 35. “We don’t want anybody to kick them out and we don’t want our borders closed.” One man called Jochen held up a sign that read “Never Again is Now!” There was a large police presence at the protest, and a police union spokesman said on Friday there was a risk of attacks aimed at destabilising democracy. This local man from Solingen, Jochen, held up a banner that read: “Never again is Now!” All the mainstream parties have ruled out working with the AfD in government, but if it polls higher than 20% it could double its number of seats to 150 in the 630-seat parliament. Merz’s most likely partner is Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats, although probably without Scholz himself. The message from his centre-left SPD as the final day of campaigning began was that every vote counts, and if Germans wanted a strong government they needed a strong SPD. The Social Democrats are languishing in third in the polls, but Scholz is pinning his hopes on an estimated one in five undecided voters who could make a big difference. Friedrich Merz was in a relaxed and confident mood when he appeared on stage this week in front of 1,200 supporters in the tech-hub city of Darmstadt near Frankfurt. But his message was stark as he turned his thoughts to Donald Trump’s presidency. One hand in his pocket and the other holding the microphone, he spoke of unprecedented times and a “tectonic shift in the world’s centres of power”. “A political order is now crumbling. What we have become used to for decades is breaking down.” He was not even sure if the US would join Germany in celebrating the 70th year of its accession to Nato in the summer. He castigated the outgoing government for failing to take a leading role on the international stage. “The ******* government and chancellor must finally take on a leading role in Europe again. If I’m elected I will spend a significant part of my time keeping this European Union together.” Germans have had almost nightly opportunities to see their political leaders thrash out the big issues in TV debates, and Alice Weidel has been in the thick of them, sharing the stage with both Merz and Scholz. In the run-up to the vote she met Vice-President JD Vance, who castigated ******* politicians for raising a “firewall” against the far right and of ignoring “the will of the voters”. That firewall – brandmauer in ******* – has held strong since the end of the war, although Merz himself was accused of breaking it when he relied on the support of the AfD last month in a motion on migration. He has faced demonstrations ever since, and there was a noisy protest when he visited Darmstadt. “Love instead of Merz,” reads a protest sign in Darmstadt, where the CDU leader was speaking PhD student Annika, 29, held a Herz statt Merz banner – love instead of Merz. “He says he won’t do something with the far-right AfD, but his actions contradict what he says. I don’t trust him at all.” Merz appears to have been stung by the outcry and has sought to reassure voters there will be “no tolerance, no ********* government [with the AfD], nothing at all”. Source link #Final #push #frontrunner #Merz #vows #lead #Europe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aussie has Field day with hat-trick against Hull Aussie has Field day with hat-trick against Hull Jai Field finished with a hat-trick as Wigan responded to last week’s historic Super League shut-out by piling on the points in a 46-4 rout of Hull at the MKM Stadium. The *********** was in blistering form as Matt Peet’s reigning champions rendered their golden-point loss to Leigh a distant memory, crossing eight times in total with their score supplemented by 14 points from the boot of Adam Keighran. Wigan’s win was all the more impressive given another encouraging display from the hosts, for whom it seemed somewhat harsh that they only had Lewis Martin’s try early in the second half to show for their efforts. Wigan’s 22-0 interval lead did not tell the whole story of a gutsy first ******* in which the hosts showed plenty of resolve but were let down by too many handling errors at crucial moments. Arguably all four of those early efforts came about a little too easy, as the visitors’ speed in transition enabled them to ruthlessly exploit spaces in their opponents’ line. After a couple of early warnings, Wigan opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Liam Marshall kicked from the left and Field darted behind the Hull line to convert the simplest of chances. Hull responded well and Tom Briscoe just failed to send Martin in from a bobbling kick on the left, but the visitors doubled their lead after 24 minutes when a superbly weighted pass from ex-Parramatta Eel Bevan French sent Abbas Miski trotting over on the right. Hull, coached by *********** John Cartwright, lost Ligi Sao to a serious-looking injury just before the half-hour, then a lapse in concentration from Hugo Salabio was exploited by the visitors, Tyler Dupree driving from the scrum before the quick-thinking Tom Forber sent Patrick Mago bustling over from close range. Field whizzed on to a Harry Smith kick to score his second just before the interval, but Hull came out for the second half firing and after Field had switched to electrifying defence to end Harvey Barron’s 60-yard burst within sight of the try-line, the hosts were rewarded when Martin was cleverly fed by former Wests Tiger Aidan Sezer – already emerging as a key figure of FC’s expected revival – to cross on the right. However, any slim hopes of a spectacular comeback were snuffed out in the 52th minute when the ****** and Whites opted to go short with the goal-line drop-out, and Forber reacted quickest to barge straight back over for his side’s fifth try. As Hull’s resistance fell away, Field’s neat lay-off to Marshall created Wigan’s sixth try for Jake Wardle, then the *********** eased over for his hat-trick before French sealed the deal with his side’s eighth. Peet praised hero Field and insisted he was “relaxed” about the star full-back’s contract situation amid speculation the 2025 Super League season could be his last. The 27-year-old *********** is under contract until 2027 but has intimated in recent weeks that he will reconsider his position if an opportunity in the NRL comes his way. “I’m relaxed about it (Field’s contract situation),” Peet said. “We’ve been in constant discussions with Jai and we know exactly where we stand.” “We just want him in the game as much as we can, and we know Jai is at his best when he’s around the ball,” added Peet. “He’s a great player and he works so hard on his game. His game’s built on his combinations with Harry (Smith) and Bevan (French), and timing is a big part, so on that you’ll only see him improving throughout the season.” Cartwright admitted his side fell short of giving themselves a chance to back up last week’s encouraging win over Catalans in Perpignan. “We were playing against some really freakish players tonight and we had to be at our best physically and technically, and unfortunately we were nowhere near that,” said Cartwright. In Warrington, Danny Walker and ex-St George Illawarra star Matt Dufty crossed in the second half as the Wolves emerged 18-12 victors in their first Super League home match of the new season. Source link #Aussie #Field #day #hattrick #Hull Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

If You Invested $1,000 in Gold 10 Years Ago, How Much Would You Have Today? If You Invested $1,000 in Gold 10 Years Ago, How Much Would You Have Today? TonyBaggett / Getty Images/iStockphoto When you think of buying gold, you may envision physical gold bars stacked in a safe just begging for a heist. However, whether you are looking to buy or sell gold product, it can be quite a lucrative long-term investment. Check Out: 13 Cheap Cryptocurrencies With the Highest Potential Upside for You For You: These 10 Used Cars Will Last Longer Than an Average New Vehicle Like most market-based investments, the price of gold gyrates in all directions. So how has it performed over the last ten years? If you invested $1,000 in gold a decade ago, how much would it be worth today? Let’s find out. Ten years ago, the price of gold had an average closing price of $1,158.86 per ounce. Today, it’s worth about $2,744.67 per ounce. That marks a 136% increase in value, or an average annual return of 13.6% (not calculated for compounding interest). By that assessment, if you had invested $1,000 in gold a decade ago, it would be worth approximately $2,360 today. That’s a solid return. However, how does it compare to, say, an investment in stocks? The S&P 500 rose 174.05% over the last ten years, for an average annual return of 17.41%. And that doesn’t even include its dividend yield over that time. Consider too that as volatile as the S&P 500 is, gold’s 5 Cities You Need To Consider If You’re Retiring in 2025 have varied even more in modern history. Consider This: How To Get a 10% Return on Investment (ROI): 10 Proven Ways When Richard Nixon severed the dollar from gold backing in 1971, the price of gold suddenly started floating at market rates. It consequently skyrocketed over the rest of the 1970s, delivering an average annual return of 40.2%. Then the 1980s arrived and the gold party screeched to a halt. From 1980 through the end of 2023, gold notched an average annual return of just 4.4%. Gold lost value in most years in the 1990s, for example. Gold doesn’t work like other investments. Traditional investments like stocks and real estate work because they generate revenue. Investors measure that revenue, assess the likelihood of future revenue growth, and put a value on the investment based on it. Gold doesn’t produce revenue. In fact, it doesn’t “do” anything. It sits there and looks pretty. This may not mean much when the rest of the economy hums along healthily, but it can become plenty meaningful when a wrench gets thrown in the gears. Many investors consider varying amounts of gold the ultimate safe haven investment. When “the world goes to hell in a handbasket,” investors can buy gold in the form of gold coins, gold ETFs and more on the gold market. Story Continues Why? Precisely because it’s been used as a store of value for millennia. Investors like gold as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty. If global markets and supply chains look like they might get disrupted, investors flock to gold. In 2020, for example, gold jumped 24.43%. Likewise, investors retreat to gold when fiat currencies lose value fast to inflation. Amidst all the inflation anxiety in 2023, gold rose 13.08%. Even in 2025, according to current forecasts, the price of gold is expected to increase by around 10%, potentially pushing it close to the $3,000 per ounce mark. The bottom line is that gold offers a non-correlated hedge against stock market crashes. In other words, gold offers diversification — a collapse in financial markets doesn’t cause a collapse in gold prices. Quite the opposite: many investors believe gold will rise in price if a bear market hits. So, is gold a “good” investment? It’s a defensive investment. Don’t expect it to generate the same 9 Things the Middle Class Should Consider Downsizing To Save on Monthly Expenses as stocks or Here’s the Minimum Salary Required To Be Considered Upper Class in 2025, or pay any cash flow. But when the zombie apocalypse comes, gold will have value, even if no other investments do. G. Brian Davis contributed to the reporting for this article. More From GOBankingRates This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: If You Invested $1,000 in Gold 10 Years Ago, How Much Would You Have Today? Source link #Invested #Gold #Years #Today Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump fires Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown Trump fires Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III (not pictured) hold a press conference on the third day of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting, in Marrakech, Morocco, October 11, 2023. Susana Vera | Reuters President Donald Trump on Friday terminated Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr., the country’s highest-ranking military officer, from his position. Brown Jr.’s dismissal comes amid a wave of administration shakeups as part of the president’s crusade to reshape the federal government. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his over 40 years of service to our country, including as our current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is a fine gentleman and an outstanding leader, and I wish a great future for him and his family,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Brown has held the post since Oct. 2023, after he was nominated by then-President Joe Biden. Trump said he plans to nominate Air Force Gen. Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to replace Brown, calling him “an accomplished pilot, national security expert, successful entrepreneur, and a ‘warfighter’ with significant interagency and special operations experience.” Source link #Trump #fires #Chairman #Joint #Chiefs #Staff #Brown Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'Trump is a dark horse': Russians on the invasion of Ukraine, three years on – BBC.com 'Trump is a dark horse': Russians on the invasion of Ukraine, three years on – BBC.com ‘Trump is a dark horse’: Russians on the invasion of Ukraine, three years on BBC.comRussia-Ukraine after three years of large-scale war Brookings InstitutionThree Years On, What’s Next for Ukraine and Europe? Foreign PolicyUkrainians react to Donald Trump’s comments about war with Russia Sky NewsThe War in Ukraine Three Years On Center for Strategic & International Studies Source link #039Trump #dark #horse039 #Russians #invasion #Ukraine #years #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever Cryptocurrency theft of £1.1bn could be biggest ever Faarea Masud BBC Business reporter Getty Images Cryptocurrency firm Bybit said hackers stole $1.5bn (£1.1bn) worth of digital currency in what could be the biggest crypto theft in history. The Dubai-based company’s founder told users that their funds were “safe” and that if would refund any of those affected. It said hackers stole from its Ethereum coin digital wallet. Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency by value after Bitcoin. Bybit’s founder Ben Zhou said the money could be covered by the firm or by a loan from partners. Bybit holds $20bn (£15bn) in assets. Bybit said the hackers exploited security features, then transferred the money to an unidentified address. After the theft, the value of Ethereum fell by around 4% on Friday, leaving it worth $2,641.41 (£2,090) per coin. The scale of the theft would exceed a previous record, which was a $620m (£490m) heist of Ethereum and USD Coin from the Ronin Network in 2022. Bybit was founded in 2018. US President Donald Trump and former Paypal chief Peter Thiel were reportedly among its early investors. Bybit says it has more than 60 million users worldwide and offers access to various cryptocurrencies. “Bybit is solvent even if this hack loss is not recovered, all of clients assets are 1 to 1 backed, we can cover the loss,” Mr Zhou added. The company said in a post on X that it had reported the case to authorities and that it was working “quickly and extensively” to identify the hackers. Cryptocurrencies, which have become popular with investors, have sparked division as many criticise their value for being based purely on speculation, allowing their value to be easily manipulated. Most recently, Donald Trump has been criticised for launching his own digital coin while saying he “doesn’t know much” about the cryptocurrency. The digital coin called TRUMP appeared on his social media accounts ahead of his inauguration and quickly became one of the most valuable crypto coins, but has since fallen significantly in value. It highlights security concerns within the digital currency market, which was hoping for renewed trust after Mr Trump launched his coin. His adviser and and multi-billionaire owner of Tesla, Elon Musk, has also in the past talked up Bitcoin. In 2014, crypto exchange Mt Gox filed for bankruptcy after $350m (£210m) worth of digital currency had been stolen due to a loophole in its security. In 2019, hackers stole stolen $41m worth of Bitcoin from the Binance exchange in another major crypto-currency heist. Source link #Cryptocurrency #theft #1.1bn #biggest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Maresca brings in canteen staff to inspire Blues Maresca brings in canteen staff to inspire Blues Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca called an all-staff meeting in the club’s canteen to impress upon his struggling side the work being done for them behind the scenes. The Blues have slumped down the table following a run of two Premier League wins in nine games that has placed in jeopardy their hopes of finishing in the top four. Maresca has appeared at a loss in recent weeks to arrest that alarming slide, most recently during two dreadful displays that led to back-to-back losses away to Brighton, who first dumped them out of the FA Cup then six days later inflected a chastening 3-0 league defeat. The 45-year-old revealed he tried “more than a month ago” to rally his players by bringing them face to face with staff who work at the club’s Cobham training base at a morning meeting attended by around a hundred people. “I got to bed 11 o’clock, 12 o’clock,” said Maresca. “I woke up four o’clock, five o’clock when we were I think third or fourth (in the league). I didn’t sleep more so I started to think it could be a good idea tomorrow morning to put all the people together from the building and share this message. “I arrived here at seven o’clock, I text Kev (Kevin Campello, head of football operations) ‘everyone in the canteen at 10 o’clock’, and they were there. “There are many people behind the scenes that work every day. I said to the players in that meeting, when I arrive here every morning at seven there are people from the kitchen cutting fruit. There are people behind you that you cannot see that are working every day to help you reach the target. “I tried to convince them that there are people behind them working hard and we need to push all together. “Kitchen people, groundsmen, kitmen. I asked them to push until the end because our target is to bring this club in the Champions League.” Maresca has set his players the target of winning each of their seven remaining homes games to ensure a first Champions League qualification since 2022. Before that Chelsea face a trip to Aston Villa on Saturday looking to leapfrog Manchester City and Bournemouth to move back into fourth. Maresca was asked about how he has been attempting to give the players back the easy confidence they showed in climbing to second in the league in late December. “My duty is to bring the players in their best position, and then you need quality from them,” said Maresca. “If you take Rory McIlroy’s caddy and say use the seven iron, and he gives him the seven iron, he will put the ball inside the hole. If (instead) he gives me the seven iron, I will put the ball 100 metres from the hole. “Our duty is to bring the players in the best position for them. We put them there but then it’s about them. We trust them.” Source link #Maresca #brings #canteen #staff #inspire #Blues Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I’m terminally ill with 3-5 years left to live. I have $270K saved and $30K in debt. What should I do with my money? I’m terminally ill with 3-5 years left to live. I have $270K saved and $30K in debt. What should I do with my money? I’m terminally ill with only about 3-5 years left to live — I have $270K in a 401(k) and $30K in debt. Should I withdraw everything at once or take smaller withdrawals to minimize taxes? You’ve lived life as a typical middle-class American — balancing spending and saving, planning for retirement and accumulating some debt along the way. Then the unimaginable happens: you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness and given just three to five years to live. It’s a reality no one wants to face, yet some of us may one day find ourselves in this position. With limited savings, mounting medical expenses and concerns about your loved ones’ financial future, you may consider draining your 401(k) to cover costs. At first glance this might seem like the simplest solution, but is it the smartest one? Let’s explore the pros and cons. Let’s consider the scenario of someone who’s just received an end-stage diagnosis. When facing that news, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free end-of-life experience becomes a top priority. In-home palliative care can cost up to $6,500 per month if not covered by Medicare — and that’s assuming you don’t require round-the-clock care. Using the $270,000 in your 401(k) could help pay for these expenses, allowing you to focus on your well-being without financial stress. Beyond medical costs, tapping into your retirement savings could significantly improve your quality of life. That money could allow you to address your $30,000 in debt, stop working, travel or check off bucket-list experiences with your family. Additionally, terminally ill individuals may qualify for penalty-free withdrawals from their retirement accounts under the SECURE 2.0 Act, making early access to funds more financially feasible. However, before making any major financial decisions, consider the long-term consequences. If you have dependents, emptying your 401(k) may not be the best move for their financial security. While penalty-free withdrawals are possible, the money you take out may still be taxable, potentially impacting your beneficiaries’ tax brackets and overall financial stability. Estate planning also becomes a critical factor. If you withdraw and spend all your retirement savings, your loved ones will inherit significantly less. Keeping funds in your 401(k) allows for better estate management, ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes. Story Continues And then there’s the unknown factor — life expectancy is never guaranteed. According to the Journal of Palliative Medicine, 12–15% of hospice patients live beyond six months. If you outlive your initial prognosis, having already depleted your funds could leave you in a difficult financial situation. Read more: Home prices in America could fly through the roof in 2025 — here’s the big reason why and how to take full advantage (with as little as $10) If you believe you are about to pass on soon, ignoring debts seems like an easy choice. But your debt does not disappear after death. Creditors can still go after what you owe. Any money, property and other assets left in your estate will be used to repay debts before getting distributed to your beneficiaries. If you already drained your retirement account, you risk leaving loved ones in an even ******* financial bind. If your estate does not cover all the debt you owe, creditors may choose to write off the balance. But again, this is only after exhausting all remaining assets. There are options for terminally ill individuals to help with debt before their passing. Debt consolidation, charitable assistance programs and selling your life insurance policy may all be avenues to manage debt. Consider focusing on secured debts first, such as car loans and mortgages, as those could be repossessed for failure to pay. Most importantly, these options should be explored before passing to secure your estate. No one’s future is certain, and living with a terminal illness only emphasizes that more. Whether you’ve decided to spend your final days living life to the fullest or remaining cautious for the sake of your family, smart financial planning is always the best choice. Drafting a will, establishing beneficiaries, listing your assets and updating your estate plan ensures a smoother path through end-of-life care, allowing you to spend the most time with your family and to make your final moments and dollars count. This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind. Source link #terminally #ill #years #left #live #270K #saved #30K #debt #money Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire – CNN Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire – CNN Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire CNNLA mayor sacks fire chief, blaming her for mishandling wildfires BBC.comKaren Bass ousts LAFD chief Kristin Crowley over Palisades Fire CBS NewsLAFD Chief’s firing could be overturned by city council KTLA Los AngelesLos Angeles fire chief dismissed by mayor over response to city’s deadliest disaster ABC News Source link #Los #Angeles #Mayor #Karen #Bass #fires #Los #Angeles #Fire #Chief #Kristin #Crowley #citing #response #Palisades #wildfire #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘I’m not a wealth hoarding boomer ‘I’m not a wealth hoarding boomer Charlie Gilmour/BBC Money from boomers is propping up the next generation, rather than being hoarded, according to pensioner Gilda Smith. She and her husband David own their Ayrshire home outright and have lived there for the last four decades – a dream that is out of reach for nearly half of young people today. The latest government statistics show median household wealth is five times higher for the baby boomer generation, now aged in their 60s and 70s, than younger millennials. The economic imbalance has caused some tension between the generations that MPs sought to address earlier this week with a report warning against ageism, including the stereotype of “wealth-hoarding boomers”. However, Gilda says her children and grandchildren “want for nothing” and enjoy gadgets and holidays abroad, in contrast with her own austere upbringing, while spending time and money on a stereotypical cruise would be her “worst nightmare”. The gran-of-four explained that one of the first essays she wrote was debating the statement ‘Poverty, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder’ and says “that’s exactly right”. “It’s all about perspective,” she said. “Some people may perceive my husband and I as being pretty well off because we have got a car each. “We’re comfortable – we can pay the bills and we can help out my son if necessary -but we’re not extremely well off and we both live on our pension.” Those pensions are not huge, she says, particularly as her husband David was “almost forced into early retirement” aged 51 years old from his civil engineering role. Gilda says David was the victim of ageism and was targeted along with a group of colleagues also aged over 50 because the company wanted younger and cheaper workers “at the expense of experience”. The couple have lived frugally, worked “very, very hard” and saved up to afford their current home, she says, “unlike some younger people nowadays who are wanting too much, too soon”. Gilda and David moved into a small flat when they married in 1974 and their daughter Linda was born a few years later, followed by their son Graeme. The pair went on their first holiday seven years later, followed by a second holiday in 1996, when they bought a second-hand caravan to travel around Scotland. This is in stark contrast to Gilda’s own childhood, where any school holidays were spent working on the family dairy farm, and “we brought ourselves up, really”. Charlie Gilmour/BBC Now she can’t imagine fulfilling the boomer stereotype of going on multiple holiday cruises per year, with more than half of cruises populated by over-60s. “Going on a cruise would be my worst nightmare, no thank you,” she said. “I went to the Isle of Man on a catamaran and I was seasick twice.” She also started getting “funny pains on my arm” on the catamaran, that turned out to be the first signs of a heart attack, so she is “not a fan of boats”. Gilda is also not a fan of how hard her children are having to work to stay financially afloat, and with her son Graeme being a self-employed garage owner, “from time to time we have to help him out”. She said: “My son is such a kind-hearted soul and people take advantage. “I hate to think how much money I’ve given him – it will be in the thousands – to keep the bills paid.” Her daughter Linda works as a maths teacher “so financially she’s very astute” but Gilda says she still worries about her safety and her health. “I worry about her safety – the other day she was trying to split up two girls going at each other with a chair – and she’s working much harder than the teachers that I had, because there are so few teachers now,” she said. “If someone calls in sick, there is no cover and the other teachers just have to take more children into their classes.” Gilda is a firm believer that relationships are about more than money, and having lost her mother as a teenager and with a difficult relationship with her father, she lavishes time and attention on her grandchildren. “My own grandchildren want for nothing, with their own phones and gadgets and loads of Lego,” she said. “They don’t know what it is not to have.” Source link #wealth #hoarding #boomer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

2025 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review 2025 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series review How does the LandCruiser 70 Series – a decades-old design kept just modern enough to keep up with regulations – hold up today? Source link #Toyota #LandCruiser #Series #review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Delta Passenger Who Survived Upside Down ****** Landing in Toronto Sues Airline: ‘Drenched With Jet Fuel’ Delta Passenger Who Survived Upside Down ****** Landing in Toronto Sues Airline: ‘Drenched With Jet Fuel’ Eighty people aboard a Delta aircraft survived when their flight ******-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17 Marthinus Lourens, one of the passengers, filed a lawsuit against Delta and Endeavor Air, alleging he suffered injuries from the ordeal The lawsuit comes as Delta is offering compensation of $30,000 to each of the 76 passengers from the flight A passenger on the Delta flight from Minnesota that ******-landed at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport runway earlier this week filed a lawsuit against the airline company, alleging that he was “drenched with jet fuel” during the ordeal. In a complaint filed on Thursday, Feb. 20, in the U.S. District Court in Georgia, and later obtained by PEOPLE, passenger Marthinus Lourens said he was injured during the Monday, Feb. 17 landing and evacuation from Delta Flight 4819 that carried 76 passengers and four crew members. According to video footage, Delta Flight 4819 landed on the airport’s icy runway as snow covered the ground around it. Related: D.C Plane ****** Investigation Explained: All the Answers to Your Key Questions Before the plane could come to a stop, it skidded, flipped upside down and burst into flames. Miraculously, all those aboard the plane survived, although there were at least 18 reported injuries. “All 80 people on board were evacuated,” the FAA said in a statement at the time, adding, “The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will be in charge of the investigation and will provide any updates.” Lourens, a resident of Texas, said in the complaint that he sustained significant injuries to his head, back, knees and face due to the ******. “During the ****** sequence, Mr. Laurens was belted in his seat, which prevented him from sustaining life-threatening injuries. As the plane rolled upside down, Mr. Laurens was drenched with jet fuel,” read the complaint. “Experiencing the ****** and being suspended upside down by his seatbelt while drenched with jet fuel, in a burning plane, caused Mr. Laurens to suffer severe emotional distress and mental anguish,” it continued. Related: EMTs Reveal Mother and Daughter Who Died in Philadelphia Plane ****** Were ‘Excited to Go’ Home The complaint also stated Laurens suffered additional injuries “when he released his seatbelt and fell to the ceiling of the upside-down aircraft.” Lourens alleged Delta and Endeavor Air — a regional subsidiary that operated the flight and was named as a co-defendant in the complaint — “breached their duty of care” to him by their failure to reasonably operate, maintain and control the aircraft. The plaintiff also claimed that as a result of the incident, he faces current and future medical expenses and was deprived of his enjoyment of life and interests, the complaint added. “As a result of said accident, Mr. Lourens suffered great pain, agony and mental anguish, and in the future shall continue to suffer from same,” read the document. Lourens maintained that Delta and Endeavor “are liable to pay full, fair and reasonable damages” to him “pursuant to the Montreal Convention and applicable law,” read the court document. Related: All 10 Alaska Plane ****** Victims Have Been Identified: Authorities According to the International Air Transport Association, the Montreal Convention, a treaty, determines liability for airlines in matters of “death or injury to passengers, as well as in cases of delay, damage or loss of baggage and cargo.” Compensation for passengers injured on international flights can amount up to $200,000, according to the treaty, CBS News reported—but that figure can go higher if the airline is found negligent. Lourens is seeking in excess of $200,000 in damages, according to the complaint. “As a result of Delta’s negligence, Marty Lourens suffered significant physical injuries,” Lourens’ attorney Andres Pereira said in a statement to PEOPLE. “During the ****** sequence, Mr. Lourens was belted in his seat, as the plane slammed to the runway then rolled upside down. Mr. Lourens was drenched with jet fuel in a burning plane, and when he unbelted, fell to the ceiling in the upside down plane and had to assist opening the cabin door as the flight attendant could not open it. He then assisted getting the passengers out of the plane despite his physical injuries and trauma.” 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. PEOPLE contacted Delta for comment on Friday, Feb. 21. The lawsuit comes as Delta announced its compensation for the 76 passengers from the flight. Each of them would be given $30,000. “Delta Care Team representatives are telling customers this gesture has no strings attached and does not affect rights,” a spokesperson for the airline told PEOPLE on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The airline also announced in an update shared the same day that it was working “to secure, identify and sort customers’ bags that were removed from the aircraft.” Delta also stated in its update that the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and other stakeholders were starting its investigation into the incident. Read the original article on People Source link #Delta #Passenger #Survived #Upside #****** #Landing #Toronto #Sues #Airline #Drenched #Jet #Fuel Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Gemelli hospital: The facility treating Pope Francis – BBC.com Gemelli hospital: The facility treating Pope Francis – BBC.com Gemelli hospital: The facility treating Pope Francis BBC.comPope’s condition not immediately life-threatening, doctor says, as pneumonia treatment continues CNNPope’s complex clinical picture requires longer hospitalization ******** News – EnglishWhat is double pneumonia? Pope Francis’s diagnosis explained. Livescience.comPope marks 1 week in hospital with pneumonia as the obvious question gets asked: Might he resign? ABC News Source link #Gemelli #hospital #facility #treating #Pope #Francis #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]