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******* Chancellor Accuses JD Vance of Election Interference ******* Chancellor Accuses JD Vance of Election Interference new video loaded: ******* Chancellor Accuses JD Vance of Election Interference transcript Back transcript ******* Chancellor Accuses JD Vance of Election InterferenceAt the Munich Security Conference, ******* Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuked U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s call for ******* leaders to allow the hard-right Alternative for Germany, or AfD, to enter their government. Well, thank you and thanks to all the gathered delegates. We really reject any idea of cooperation between parties, other parties and these extreme right parties. It is not others to give us the advice to cooperate with these parties, which we are not working with for good reasons, especially when looking to the history of our country. Recent episodes in International International video coverage from The New York Times. International video coverage from The New York Times. Show more videos from International Source link #******* #Chancellor #Accuses #Vance #Election #Interference Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Austria: Villach knife attack leave teenager dead and four wouded – BBC.com Austria: Villach knife attack leave teenager dead and four wouded – BBC.com Austria: Villach knife attack leave teenager dead and four wouded BBC.comMan randomly stabs 5 passersby in southern Austria, killing 14-year-old, police say CNNBoy, 14, stabbed to death after five attacked in Austria Sky NewsSyrian stabs people on street in Austrian town, killing one, police say The Jerusalem PostSyrian asylum seeker arrested after boy, 14, killed and four injured in Austria stabbing Yahoo Source link #Austria #Villach #knife #attack #leave #teenager #dead #wouded #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kylie breaks Tension with first show of world tour Kylie breaks Tension with first show of world tour Pop queen Kylie Minogue’s highly anticipated Tension world tour has kicked off at RAC Stadium in Perth. The tour has more than 70 dates planned across five continents, including two nights at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. “Oh Perth, what a special group of Lovers to share opening night with! The VIBES. The FEELS. I love you all so much,” Minogue wrote, taking to X after the show. Tour operators Frontier released a statement saying the “bold, slick and confident” show in front of a 13,500-strong crowd “reaffirmed why she is one of the world’s most iconic performers”. “Fans made sure Kylie knew they were ready to party from the moment she hit the stage,” the statement read. “And what a night it was, with Kylie visibly thrilled to be kicking off her global tour on *********** soil.” The set-list included classics like On A Night Like This and Confide In Me, as well as more recent hits Padam Padam and Say Something. The 56 year old’s incredible career has spanned five decades, with her most recent No.1 albums Tension and its sequel Tension II showing our Kylie can still come up with the catchiest of pop hits. The first Tension album featured the viral TikTok hit Padam Padam, which won a Grammy for best pop dance recording in 2023. The *********** leg of the tour consists of ten concerts across Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, with indie artist and producer Mallrat was confirmed just days ago as the support act. Each night has sold out apart from two at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. In March, Tension heads to Asia, before dates in North America, the ***, Europe, and Latin America and wrapping in Mexico in August. Source link #Kylie #breaks #Tension #show #world #tour Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Avowed PC Technical Report – Solid Work from Obsidian: 4K@200FPS with DLAA and Max Settings Avowed PC Technical Report – Solid Work from Obsidian: 4K@200FPS with DLAA and Max Settings NoobFeed editor Joy writes – Avowed is a well-crafted RPG that excels in storytelling and exploration but falls short in combat depth and enemy variety. It’s a game that understands the joy of adventure, offering a rich, immersive experience that, while not without flaws, is well worth the journey. Source link #Avowed #Technical #Report #Solid #Work #Obsidian #4K200FPS #DLAA #Max #Settings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Are there different approaches to tennis doping cases? Are there different approaches to tennis doping cases? The ‘settlement’ reached between Jannik Sinner and the World Anti-Doping Authority for a three-month ban and to close the case has been criticised by several players past and present. [Getty Images] Grand Slam winners Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek have recently tested positive for banned substances. Sinner’s case played out in public and he is now banned for three months, while Swiatek only revealed her one-month suspension when she returned last year, having earlier claimed to be missing tournaments through fatigue. Their cases have led to questions over the way anti-doping cases are handled and whether players are treated differently, especially given Sinner and Wada’s “settlement” means he doesn’t miss any Grand Slams. Reacting to the Sinner case, *********** Nick Kyrgios said “fairness in tennis does not exist”; former British number one Tim Henman called the agreement “too convenient” and Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Warwinka said he “did not believe in clean sport anymore”. Retired two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep and British doubles player Tara Moore have, in recent years, spent significant time out of action waiting for doping cases to be heard. They were critical of the time taken to hear their cases compared to those of Sinner and Swiatek, with Halep saying there were “completely different approaches”. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), which handles doping cases, has strenuously denied any differences in the way players are treated. BBC Sport looks at the differences and similarities between the four cases. What are the four cases? All four players have maintained they did not knowingly take a banned substance. Moore’s is the longest-standing case of the four, and she has spoken about the financial and emotional toll. Halep was, at the time, the highest-profile name since Maria Sharapova to test positive for a banned substance. She has been critical of the time it took her case to be heard. Sinner’s case led to accusations the world number one had received special treatment, which the ITIA strongly denied. An independent panel accepted there was no fault or negligence by Sinner and said he had provided a credible explanation. Wada also accepted Sinner’s explanation in its own investigation. Five-time major winner Swiatek missed three tournaments because of a provisional ban. She accepted her positive result was caused by contamination of a medicine she was taking. Why did Halep and Moore’s cases take longer than Sinner and Swiatek’s? It is not uncommon for cases to take several months to be resolved, particularly when a player denies knowingly taking a substance. In such cases, they can produce evidence to disprove or mitigate the failed test. That would prompt further investigation and testing by the ITIA – extending the process. In Halep’s case, she could not immediately provide evidence as to why she had tested positive. Hers was a complex case – the original written reasons from the tribunal spanned 126 pages. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) panel determined Halep’s anti-doping violations were not intentional – but she was found to bear “some level of fault or negligence” for not exercising sufficient care over which supplements she took. Moore slipped 600 places in the world rankings during her case and, because players serving a doping suspension cannot enter official tennis facilities, ultimately earned money by coaching beginners on public courts in the US. Moore told The Times in July she believes the total cost of the case will be £200,000, and she has crowdfunded to cover her training and ongoing fees. Her case, too, was complex. Twenty-one players were tested in Bogota, and Moore was one of three to return an adverse analytical finding for boldenone – something the independent experts described as “striking” because of how unusual it was. The panel ruled contaminated meat was the source of Moore’s failed test. The written reasons show how difficult it was for Moore to prove when and where she had ingested the contaminated meat. She had eaten meat in different restaurants in Bogota seven days before the positive test, so it was hard to pin down the source. Moore did provide evidence showing cattle are administered with nandrolone metabolites and boldenone in Colombia, which the tribunal described as “interesting and powerful”. The ITIA, however, argued that even if Moore had eaten contaminated meat, she should have been aware of the risk. The tribunal “firmly rejected” that, by eating meat, Moore had acted with fault or negligence. It added players had received no warnings about the risks, and none were given until “well after” this event. What about Swiatek & Sinner’s cases? Iga Swiatek won Olympic bronze as well as a fourth French Open title this year [Getty Images] There are some key differences in Swiatek and Sinner’s cases. Both were given provisional bans after testing positive, in accordance with ITIA rules. Both appealed within 10 days of being informed, meaning the process is confidential – and remains so if the appeal is successful. Once cases have been to tribunals, the outcomes are made public. Swiatek was given her ban on 12 September and appealed against it on 22 September. Three days later, the ITIA responded, saying that based on the evidence available at that stage, the ban would not be lifted. The following day, just before news of Swiatek’s suspension was to be made public, her team wrote to the ITIA to say they had identified a contaminated melatonin tablet. They were asked to send packets of all products she had been using before the test to a laboratory in Salt Lake City. The lab found the melatonin tablets – a non-prescription medication used to help sleep – were contaminated with TMZ during manufacture. Swiatek’s provisional suspension was lifted on 4 October. She received a formal charge letter on 11 October, accepted in a letter on 23 October that TMZ was present in her sample, and subsequently accepted a one-month suspension. The 23 days covered by Swiatek’s provisional suspension from 12 September to 4 October counted towards the one-month ban, meaning she had eight days still to serve when the ban was publicly announced on 28 November. She missed three tournaments while under the provisional suspension, but was able to play at the WTA Finals and Billie Jean King Cup because they took place after it was lifted. Sinner’s lawyers moved even quicker. They filed an appeal on the same day they were informed of the positive tests. He twice tested positive for clostebol so was given two provisional bans, which he successfully appealed against and had lifted within one and three days respectively. Sinner was able to quickly provide evidence to support his case that he had been inadvertently contaminated with clostebol. Speaking about the cases in December, ITIA chief executive Karen Moorhouse said: “These aren’t cases of intentional doping. We’re dealing with inadvertent breaches of the rules. “So I don’t think this is a cause for concern for tennis fans. We’re being clearly open, transparent, and it shows the breadth and depth of our anti-doping programme.” Are there similar cases to Swiatek and Sinner? Moorehouse, speaking in October, said: “The way we manage cases does not change, irrespective of the profile of the player involved. “The way a case unfolds is determined by its unique circumstances, facts and science.” There are two recent cases during which players have tested positive for the same substances as Sinner and Swiatek, with different outcomes. Italy’s Stefano Battaglino, who has a career-high ranking of 760, tested positive for clostebol in September 2022. Fourteen months later, he was given a four-year ban. Similarly to Sinner, Battaglino said the clostebol was in a cream applied to him by a tournament physiotherapist during a mid-match medical timeout. Sinner said he had been contaminated by his physio, who had applied a spray containing clostebol to a cut on his own hand before treating Sinner. Because Sinner employed him, he was able to quickly contact him and identify the product that contained the substance. Battaglino, by contrast, could not get in contact with the physio and therefore had no physical evidence to help back him up. The independent tribunal found him “generally credible” but there was not enough scientific and factual evidence to convince them it was not intentional. His appeal to Cas was also unsuccessful. His ban will end on 31 January 2027. Czech teenager Nikola Bartunkova was given a six-month suspension after testing positive for trimetazidine in February. Like Swiatek, she was able to prove it was through contamination – in this case a supplement. Her provisional suspension covered the length of her ban, and Bartunkova was able to return to playing immediately. The ban was mentioned in the written judgement for Swiatek’s case. It states Swiatek’s ban was shorter because her violation was from a contaminated medication, compared to a supplement in Barunkova’s case, and Swiatek “reasonably perceived a lower degree of risk of contamination due to the higher regulatory standards for medicines in the European Union (as compared to supplements)”. The ITIA told BBC Sport in November that “no two cases are the same”. “They often involve different circumstances, and direct comparisons are not always helpful,” it said. The ITIA tests players on behalf of the ATP, WTA, ITF and the four Grand Slams. Its third-quarter update, released in October, stated it conducted tests in 51 countries, testing players at various levels. What effects do the substances have? Roxadustat is used medically to treat anaemia – an iron deficiency which can cause fatigue. It increases the number of red blood cells in the body and haemoglobin – a protein that carries oxygen – found in those cells. Having more oxygen in your body helps improve endurance and recovery. Boldenone is an anabolic steroid that can increase muscle mass growth. Nandrolone is an anabolic steroid used to treat anemia and osteoporosis – a disease from which bones become fragile. Clostebol is a steroid that can be used to build muscle mass. Trimetazidine is a medication usually taken to treat heart-related conditions. The International Tennis Integrity Agency is an independent agency that assumes responsibility for the anti-doping programme. The World Anti-Doping Agency co-ordinates anti-doping rules and policies across sports and countries. Source link #approaches #tennis #doping #cases Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Open-World RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Reveals Drogon and More Monsters Open-World RPG Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Reveals Drogon and More Monsters gunfan91d ago When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. Warner Brothers, you have chosen to die. You know nothing, WB. The North, and the gamers, will remember, we wanted a true RPG, not another mobile cash grab. WB may not concern itself with the opinions of gamers, but maybe it should, because we’re already at the gates. We don’t sow, but apparently, you reap nothing but our discontent. Winter is coming, and so is the backlash. What do we say to bad game design? Not today. Honestly, this feels worse than when Bran became king. This announcement hit harder than Ned Stark losing his head but at least he kept his dignity. It feels like being hit with a Valyrian steel sword. Thanks for treating us like one of Littlefinger’s clients. Thanks for nothing, WB. Source link #OpenWorld #RPG #Game #Thrones #Kingsroad #Reveals #Drogon #Monsters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Reuters criticizes Trump’s ban of Associated Press reporters in Oval Office, Air Force One Reuters criticizes Trump’s ban of Associated Press reporters in Oval Office, Air Force One Associated Press White House reporter Darlene Superville and AP photographer Ben Curtis are told by a U.S. President Donald Trump administration member that they have been denied from joining the White House press pool in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 15, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Reuters on Saturday objected to the restrictions placed on media outlets by the White House, after the Trump administration earlier this week barred the Associated Press from key spaces such as the Oval Office and Air Force One. “Reuters stands with the Associated Press and other media organizations in objecting to coverage restrictions imposed by the White House on the AP, because of the AP’s independent editorial decisions,” read a statement from the Reuters Press Team on X. “Reuters believes that journalists should be free to report the news reliably, independently, and without harassment or harm, wherever they are, including in the United States,” it continued. The comment comes after the White House’s decision earlier this week to ban all AP reporters from the Oval Office and Air Force One, after the news outlet refused to recognize the Trump administration’s decision to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. “The Associated Press continues to ignore the lawful geographic name change of the Gulf of America. This decision is not just divisive, but it also exposes the Associated Press’ commitment to misinformation,” read a comment on X posted Friday the White House Deputy Chief of Staff and Cabinet Secretary Taylor Budowich. “While their right to irresponsible and dishonest reporting is protected by the First Amendment, it does not ensure their privilege of unfettered access to limited spaces, like the Oval Office and Air Force One.” Budowich added that the space occupied by the AP in the Oval Office and other limited spaces will be opened up to other reporters, though AP journalists and photographers can retain their credentials to the White House complex. The White House Correspondents Association, which represents journalists who cover the U.S. president, criticized the decision, calling it “unacceptable” and saying it stands with the AP. “The White House cannot dictate how news organizations report the news, nor should it penalize working journalists because it is unhappy with their editors’ decisions,” Eugene Daniels, president of the WHCA, said in a statement earlier this week. “The move by the administration to bar a reporter from The Associated Press from an official event open to news coverage today is unacceptable.” The AP, a global news outlet that started more than a century ago in 1846, has been a part of the 13-person White House press pool that regularly reports on the president’s activities. Source link #Reuters #criticizes #Trumps #ban #Press #reporters #Oval #Office #Air #Force Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rebel Wolves Discuss The Blood of Dawnwalkers World and Mechanics Rebel Wolves Discuss The Blood of Dawnwalkers World and Mechanics In an interview with Game Rant, developer Rebel Wolves discussed how The Blood of Dawnwalker’s world balances various mechanics. Source link #Rebel #Wolves #Discuss #Blood #Dawnwalkers #World #Mechanics Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Teenager dead and four injured in Austria knife attack – BBC.com Teenager dead and four injured in Austria knife attack – BBC.com Teenager dead and four injured in Austria knife attack BBC.comMan randomly stabs 5 passersby in southern Austria, killing 14-year-old, police say CNNBoy, 14, stabbed to death after five attacked in Austria Sky NewsSyrian stabs people on street in Austrian town, killing one, police say The Jerusalem PostA 23-year-old man randomly stabs 5 passersby in southern Austria, killing 1, police say Yahoo Source link #Teenager #dead #injured #Austria #knife #attack #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 – Official Launch Trailer The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 – Official Launch Trailer Trails Through Daybreak II captivates players from the start with a compelling opening, setting the stage for another adventure in Calvard’s underworld. As a sequel, it refines its predecessor’s combat mechanics and expands player options in meaningful ways. However, while the gameplay sees notable improvements, the narrative falters at times, struggling with pacing and focus. The result is a mixed experience—one that excels in combat depth but falls short of delivering a consistently engaging story. Source link #Legend #Heroes #Trails #Daybreak #Official #Launch #Trailer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bayern scrape top-of-table goalless draw with champs Bayern scrape top-of-table goalless draw with champs Bayern Munich had to hold on to eke out a goalless draw with champions Bayer Leverkusen, but it was a draw that could help them regain their Bundesliga crown. Source link #Bayern #scrape #topoftable #goalless #draw #champs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Overnight Flood, Tornado Danger For TN, OH Valleys Saturday Overnight Flood, Tornado Danger For TN, OH Valleys Saturday Life-threatening flash flooding is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning across the Tennessee and Lower Ohio River valleys. You should seek higher ground if your area is prone to flooding from Memphis to Louisville and Bowling Green, Kentucky. Parts of the Tennessee Valley could receive up to 6 inches of rain as a squall line sweeps through. Dangerous Severe thunderstorms with tornadoes are also likely across the Deep South. This threat will be higher than seen on Wednesday night from Shreveport, Louisiana, to Cincinnati, Ohio and Roanoke, Virginia. Several tornadoes and damaging winds are likely. Source link #Overnight #Flood #Tornado #Danger #Valleys #Saturday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Blizzard in the North and floods in the South while severe storms batter eastern U.S. Blizzard in the North and floods in the South while severe storms batter eastern U.S. Snow blankets the city in this aerial drone photograph in Buffalo, New York, on December 25, 2022. Joed Viera | Afp | Getty Images Much of the eastern half of the United States is bracing for severe weather this weekend, with “life-threatening” flash flooding possible in parts of the Southeast and significant snow set to blanket the Upper Midwest through to New England. The heaviest snowfall — with possible totals in the double digits — is expected in Michigan, upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts and the interior of Maine, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS warned early Saturday that severe flash flooding is likely in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, particularly in parts of Kentucky and Tennessee. Around 21 million people are under some measure of flood alert from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. Widespread and intense thunderstorms are expected to move over the region through the day, dropping up to 6 inches of rain in some places and isolated totals of up to 8 inches. “The greatest risk for this intense rainfall prompting life-threatening flash flooding will be across portions of northwestern Tennessee and western Kentucky, where a High Risk of Excessive Rainfall (level 4/4) is in effect,” the weather service said in its short-range forecast discussion. In addition to flooding, there is also a risk of thunderstorms and strong tornadoes in portions of the lower Mississippi Valley, according to the National Weather Service. A broad area of rain and thunderstorms will persist across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast through the weekend, with isolated risks of heavy precipitation and flash flooding. Meanwhile, farther north, moderate to heavy snowfall is expected from the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes and New England. Around 70 million people on Saturday are under winter weather alerts or warnings from Nebraska to Maine. A mix of sleet and freezing rain is expected across much of the Northeast, making for challenging driving conditions. “The greatest chances for significant ice accumulations from freezing rain are in the interior Northeast,” the NWS’ Weather Prediction Center said in an advisory posted on X. “Some locations are likely to see enough icing to cause power outages.” The storm is expected to intensify in the Northeast late Saturday into Sunday. “Increasingly strong and gusty winds may also lead to periods of blowing snow and very difficult travel conditions,” the weather service said. By early next week, forecasts show rain and snow moving off the East Coast, but blustery winds will likely keep cold air over much of the eastern half of the country. Source link #Blizzard #North #floods #South #severe #storms #batter #eastern #U.S Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance’ – Yahoo Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance’ – Yahoo Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance’ YahooLearned magnetic map cues and two mechanisms of magnetoreception in turtles Nature.comDancing turtles unlock scientific discovery UNC Chapell HillThis Sea Turtle Dance Isn’t Just Adorable—It’s Useful Scientific AmericanDancing Baby Sea Turtles Help Researchers Unravel the Mysteries of Their Navigational Superpowers Smithsonian Magazine Source link #Earths #magnetic #field #triggers #superpower #sea #turtles #dance #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fifteen people killed in crush, reports say Fifteen people killed in crush, reports say At least 15 people have been killed and 10 injured in a crush at New Delhi Railway Station, according to Indian media. Eyewitnesses told BBC Hindi a “huge crowd” had gathered at the station, from where many people were travelling to and from the Hindu religious festival, the Kumbh Mela. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his thoughts were “with all those who have lost their loved ones” in a post on X. Authorities said the situation is now under control. Dr Ritu Saxena, deputy medical superintendent of Lok Nayak Hospital in New Delhi, told news agency AFP she could confirm 15 deaths at her hospital. Reuters news agency reported that three of the dead were children, while 10 were women. An eyewitness, Ruby Devi, told BBC Hindi the crowd was so big she couldn’t go inside the station, adding there was a “stampede-like situation”. Another person said the policemen were doing their job “but the crowd became too much”. Indian railways had initially dismissed talk of a stampede as a “rumour”, according to Reuters, but confirmed that an undisclosed number of people had been injured and taken to hospital. The crush comes weeks after dozens were killed in a pre-dawn crush at the Kumbh Mela festival in northern India, where tens of millions of Hindus had gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on the most auspicious day of a six-week festival. Source link #Fifteen #people #killed #crush #reports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Cool heads for kids as disasters stoke climate anxiety Cool heads for kids as disasters stoke climate anxiety An early brush with bushfires left a Victorian mother’s boy anxious over climate change, so now she tries to help kids understand how their world is changing. Source link #Cool #heads #kids #disasters #stoke #climate #anxiety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stampede kills unspecified number of people at New Delhi train station, Indian official says Stampede kills unspecified number of people at New Delhi train station, Indian official says NEW DELHI (AP) — A stampede has killed an unspecified number of people at a major railway station in India’s capital, the country’s defense minister said Sunday. Rajnath Singh said in a X post that he was “extremely pained by the loss of lives due to stampede” at the New Delhi Railway Station. Singh didn’t specify how many people were killed and injured in the stampede on Saturday evening, but news agency Press Trust of India said that at least 15 people were injured. Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. The stampede happened while thousands of people were gathered at the railway station and waiting to board a train to the site of the Maha Kumbh Hindu festival in northern India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he was “distressed by the stampede.” “My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede,” he said on X. At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at the six-week festival last month after tens of millions of Hindus gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters. Source link #Stampede #kills #unspecified #number #people #Delhi #train #station #Indian #official Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Zelenskiy says draft US minerals deal 'does not protect' Ukraine – Reuters Zelenskiy says draft US minerals deal 'does not protect' Ukraine – Reuters Zelenskiy says draft US minerals deal ‘does not protect’ Ukraine ReutersUkraine rejects initial Trump request for half its rare mineral wealth The Washington PostUS Seeks to Own 50% of Ukraine Rare Earth Minerals in Deal: NBC BloombergUkraine balks at signing Trump deal to hand over its mineral wealth POLITICO Europe Source link #Zelenskiy #draft #minerals #deal #039does #protect039 #Ukraine #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Charlie Albone: What is a ‘dead hedge’ and is it worth considering for your garden? Charlie Albone: What is a ‘dead hedge’ and is it worth considering for your garden? With a name like ‘dead hedge’ it’s one I’m sure many Australians may be dubious of adopting. But if sustainability is a priority it may just be the trend you have been looking for. Source link #Charlie #Albone #dead #hedge #worth #garden Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Now Possess Over 4M BTC, Shows Cycle Has More Room to Run: Van Straten Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Now Possess Over 4M BTC, Shows Cycle Has More Room to Run: Van Straten Short-term bitcoin (BTC) holders (STHs) have added 1.5 million bitcoin (BTC) since September taking the total to over 4 million bitcoin, according to Glassnode. This equates to an average accumulation of approximately 300,000 BTC per month. During this *******, bitcoin surged from $60,000 to $109,000 before pulling back below $100,000. Glassnode defines STHs as those who have held bitcoin for less than 155 days. Historically, in previous bull market cycles, bitcoin’s price tends to peak when STHs exhaust their buying momentum, leading to a slowdown in price appreciation. This pattern has played out in 2013, 2017, and 2021. However, STHs held significantly more bitcoin at these cycle peaks: 5 million BTC in 2013, 6.2 million BTC in 2017, and 4.6 million BTC in 2021. Compared to the current 4 million BTC, the current STH holdings are relatively low, suggesting that new market entrants could continue accumulating, meaning the cycle may still have room to grow. Meanwhile, long-term holders (LTHs) — investors who have held bitcoin for more than 155 days — have distributed 1.2 million BTC during the same *******. This indicates significant profit-taking following bitcoin’s strong rally since November. The continued offloading by LTHs has been a major factor in bitcoin’s stalled price action since mid-November. Source link #Bitcoin #ShortTerm #Holders #Possess #BTC #Shows #Cycle #Room #Run #Van #Straten Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jannik Sinner doping ban: 'Sad day for tennis' that leaves 'sour taste' – BBC.com Jannik Sinner doping ban: 'Sad day for tennis' that leaves 'sour taste' – BBC.com Jannik Sinner doping ban: ‘Sad day for tennis’ that leaves ‘sour taste’ BBC.comKyrgios: Sinner settlement a ‘sad day for tennis’ ESPNJannik Sinner accepts three-month WADA ban from tennis after anti-doping rule violation – The Athletic The AthleticATP Statement on Jannik Sinner and WADA agreement ATP TourWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban from tennis to settle doping case CNN Source link #Jannik #Sinner #doping #ban #039Sad #day #tennis039 #leaves #039sour #taste039 #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What your marriage therapist thinks when you’re fighting over chores What your marriage therapist thinks when you’re fighting over chores While the 2006 rom-com The Break-Up wasn’t particularly beloved by critics, it has one scene that belongs in a museum. In it, Jennifer Aniston’s character asks her boyfriend, played by Vince Vaughn, to help her do the dishes after a dinner party. He demurs. After she outlines all of the housework she did that day, in addition to her full-time job, he begrudgingly agrees to join her at the sink. But neither of them are happy about it. “I want you to want to do the dishes,” she says. “Why would I want to do dishes?” he replies, a seemingly logical question that utterly misses the point. Couples fighting about chores is exceedingly common, relationship and family therapists say, and frequently comes up in sessions, especially at the beginning of counselling. An imbalance in housework between married men and women is well documented, even when they earn similar amounts of money. When it comes to running a home, today’s couples are reckoning with old gender norms, childhood baggage and the pressures of modern parenting — plus the age-old issue of well-meaning outsiders opining. Between all that and the logistical necessity of clean dishes and clean clothes, conflict over household labor can torpedo an entire relationship. But, for the most part, it isn’t really about the laundry or the cleanliness of the floors or whatever the chore du jour is. “It feels a lot safer to say ‘You didn’t take out the trash’ than ‘I’m feeling unseen’ or ‘I’m feeling rejected, abandoned, hurt.’ Whatever it might be, that’s incredibly vulnerable,” says Channing Harris, a marriage and family therapist with Ethredge Counselling Group in South Carolina. And you might not even be fully aware which emotion is behind your trash tirade. Here’s what five mental health care professionals have observed in hundreds of sessions and what they’ve tried to impart to the couples who come to them for help. Equal isn’t always fair What fairness actually looks like depends on the couple. For some people, it might be as close to a 50-50 split as they can get. Towanda Jackson, a psychotherapist in Washington DC, says sometimes couples become hung up on the idea of a perfectly equal division of labour. “Because it’s not a business relationship, it’s not ever going to be 50-50,” she says. In a dual-income household, partners might have different work demands, like varying hours. Dr Jackson works with military families, where one member’s job might require the couple to move frequently. The question couples have to ask is, “How do we manage to maintain a household when these factors are present?” she says. LaNail Plummer, chief executive of Onyx Therapy Group in Washington DC and the department chair of counselling at Trinity Washington University, observes that couples aren’t always doling out responsibilities based on the amount of time available to each individual, though, which can lead to issues. “Some couples are still quite traditional, even in areas where people tend to be a bit more liberal — in that the person who makes the most money should be doing less chores in the house,” she says. She adds that this can create issues, especially in heterosexual couples, due to the gender wage gap. Dr Plummer recommends couples consider the amount of energy and time it takes to do a job, rather than the dollar amount they’re paid for it, when dividing up chores. There’s no one right answer as long as both parties feel reasonably good about it and can help the other one out if need be. Play to your strengths When apportioning domestic labour, among the biggest questions is which tasks go to whom. Dr Jackson always brings this up when she works with couples during premarital counselling. “We talk about what they feel their strengths are, and that helps a lot because there are some who have preferences,” she says. If one person enjoys cooking or doesn’t mind doing the laundry, then they can take on those tasks. Or, if someone simply cannot stand trash duty, the other can handle garbage night. That way, fewer chores are absolute drudgery. This is also a good time to get everyone on the same page about what it actually means to “do” that chore. Does cleaning the floors mean sweeping them with a broom, or does it also require mopping? Must one clean the dishes right after eating? Spelling out those expectations can help couples avoid accusations of laziness, ineptitude or shirking duties. Keep talking Just because you agreed to take on cooking doesn’t mean you’re stuck with the task forever. Relationships ought to allow for flexibility. Dr Plummer says that, at a minimum, couples need to touch base seasonally about the way they’re handling chores. “Each season of our life, we are experiencing something different. And when it comes to household responsibility, we see changes, too,” she says. For example, maybe the summer requires less cooking but more laundry. Dr Jackson advises weekly chats to go over schedules and day-to-day responsibilities that might emerge. If couples don’t carve out that time, they might never discuss them, leading to disappointment and fights. “What you’re doing is probably, you’re filling up a trash bin that is eventually going to overflow with issues that could have been avoided, that could have been addressed properly, but you just didn’t make time to do it,” she says. But there are also times when you really need to stop talking. Let’s say you skipped the check in, and now you find yourself about to explode at your partner about unloading the dishwasher. You can still avoid a blow up. “If it seems that tempers are coming up, not necessarily between you but within you, then voice that,” says John Karabees, a counsellor in South Carolina. “Say, ‘I’m getting worked up here, give me a moment.’ Take a point to breathe . . . Allow that spike of emotion to pass so that you can reengage in the conversation.” That way, you can avoid an escalation where you’re feeding one another’s anger. This (hopefully) shall pass Some phases of coupledom are particularly vulnerable to chore-related disputes. Marina Kovarsky, a psychotherapist in Boston, sees it most acutely among partners in the middle of raising kids — in large part because there are simply so many tasks associated with child rearing, adding more domestic work to the pile and lessening the time folks have to perform it. Mr Karabees says chores can also become a ******* issue for couples during moments of transition, including moving in together, getting married, births, deaths, divorces and changes in employment. When “there’s a shift in the family, then that would require a shift in responsibility as well,” he says. You might have to think about your early years As therapists are wont to do, many noted that our childhoods play a large role in shaping our expectations for these chores and the role we expect our partners to play in the household. “That’s my model as a wife or a partner,” Dr Jackson says. “I’m probably going to exhibit some of those behaviours or have similar expectations.” Some people look at the homes they were raised in as blueprints of what they’re trying to avoid in their own lives and partnerships, Ms Kovarsky notes. For example, if you grew up watching one parent take on all the responsibilities, you might strive for a different kind of relationship or even feel worried that you’re becoming that parent. Couples have to learn how to meld these different perspectives. “We each learn this dance when we’re growing up and then when we separate from our family and we partner with someone else, we’re bringing two vastly different choreographies together,” Ms Harris says. “There’s a little bit of a learning curve there. And then eventually we find, you know, your own dance.” But when the song changes, the couple needs to change their footwork to match. And there can be struggles there. “What ends up happening is they get stuck and there’s a lack of flexibility and openness to hearing the other person wanting a change,” says Mr Karabees, who also uses the dance metaphor. “If one person really doesn’t want to change the way things are going, it becomes incredibly uncomfortable for the other person.” Red flags Even if it’s possible to sidestep most arguments over chores with two emotionally mature adults, couples don’t necessarily comprise two emotionally mature adults. Over time, therapists have observed some red flags that make them question whether the duo will be able to solve their disagreements. For Ms Kovarsky, it’s entitlement: a person who comes into the session with the “fundamental belief” that their partner needs to cater to them in some way and refuses to empathise with anything their partner says to the contrary. “There has to be a willingness to acknowledge that we have blind spots or we have areas of emotional reactivity and to basically be willing to look at those,” she says. “Because without that, it’s very difficult to shift anything.” It’s not always a death knell for a relationship, though. People can change, especially if they want to do the work. Ms Harris says sometimes couples’ work stalls when someone lacks the personal insight to be able to share their feelings. “If you don’t know, it’s hard to then communicate that to someone else,” says Ms Harris, who will suggest individual work before couples counselling. “I usually kind of describe it as, ‘Let’s give you the foundation to really succeed here because my hopes are never to put you in a situation where you don’t have the tools or skills, and it’s really not your fault no one ever gave them to you.’” Don’t believe everything you hear (or see or read) Dr Jackson has seen people allow forces beyond their partnership to have outsize influence on splitting up chores, especially when that person doesn’t support the couple. “It’s not a good sign,” she says. In-laws. Friends. Podcast hosts. There’s an endless wave of opinions that partners need to learn how to surf, or at least avoid drowning in. (Tonnes of sitcom plots depend on a member of a couple listening to a confident yet clueless pal’s advice about their division of labuor — it’s funnier to watch on TV than it is to experience firsthand.) It’s not just other people. Ms Kovarsky says that the overall expectations for families have gotten out of hand. “What we all are trying to do, which is show up in ways that we’re expected to show up in our careers and show up in ways contemporary parenting requires us to show up, almost can’t be done right. Something’s going to give — either your health or the health of the relationship,” she says. “It’s just, it’s kind of too much. But people have this notion that somebody somewhere, often on Instagram, has this figured it out.” © 2025 The Washington Post Source link #marriage #therapist #thinks #youre #fighting #chores Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Munich mother and daughter dead after suspected car ramming attack Munich mother and daughter dead after suspected car ramming attack A 37-year-old woman from Munich who sustained severe injuries in a car ramming earlier this week has died, the Bavarian State Office of Criminal Investigation said on Saturday. A 2-year-old, her daughter, died of injuries sustained in the attack, officials said shortly beforehand. Police said at least 39 people were injured on Thursday when a 24-year-old Afghan drove his car into a demonstration organized by the verdi trade union. The driver is in custody and investigations continue. Tributes paid Verdi boss Frank Werneke expressed his deep shock at the death of the mother and daughter. He said the woman was a colleague who joined the demonstration with her child. “The grief over the suffering of the victims of the Munich attack is almost immeasurable,” he said. Munich Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter said the woman was a municipal employee. “She and her daughter were murdered when she took to the streets for her trade union rights. The pain cannot be put into words,” Reiter said. Bavarian state premier Markus Söder took to X, saying, “All of this hurts so much and is so senseless. The whole of Bavaria is in mourning.” ******* Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the scene of the crime, laid a rose and demanded the toughest penalty for the attacker. “Things like this should not happen,” Scholz said. “Anyone who does something like this must expect the harshest penalties.” He said anyone who does not have a right of residence must leave the country at the end of their sentence. Scholz also thanked rescue and emergency services staff. “We must all stand together now and ensure that our country sticks together,” he added. Investigations continue Investigators currently assume the offence had an Islamist background. The driver is in custody. The suspect, an Afghan citizen, admitted during questioning to intentionally accelerating into the march, said Gabriele Tilmann, the chief public prosecutor for Munich’s Central Office for Combating Extremism and Terrorism (ZET). She cited police testimony that the driver shouted “Allahu Akbar” – Arabic for “God is greatest” – after the attack as evidence of a possible Islamist motive. The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office took over the investigation on Friday evening. “It is suspected that the offence was religiously motivated and is to be understood as an attack on the free democratic basic order” of Germany, the authority said. The man last resided in Germany legally. According to a court judgement against the rejection of his asylum application from October 2020, he is said to have lied about his escape story. But Munich city issued a toleration decision in 2021 and issued the man a residence permit. A week before Germans are due to vote in snap national parlilamentary elections, lawmakers are divided over how to respond. Police officers investigate a car near a crime scene in Munich city center, where a vehicle drove into a group of people. As the police announced on Platform X, several people were injured. “We are currently on the scene with strong forces,” said a police spokesperson. Matthias Balk/dpa Source link #Munich #mother #daughter #dead #suspected #car #ramming #attack Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kyrgios: Sinner settlement a 'sad day for tennis' – ESPN Kyrgios: Sinner settlement a 'sad day for tennis' – ESPN Kyrgios: Sinner settlement a ‘sad day for tennis’ ESPN’Sad day for tennis’ – Sinner doping ban ‘leaves sour taste’ BBC.comJannik Sinner accepts three-month WADA ban from tennis after anti-doping rule violation – The Athletic The AthleticATP Statement on Jannik Sinner and WADA agreement ATP TourWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner accepts three-month ban from tennis to settle doping case CNN Source link #Kyrgios #Sinner #settlement #039sad #day #tennis039 #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Perth Festival 2025 commissions world premiere of LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) at Studio Underground Perth Festival 2025 commissions world premiere of LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches) at Studio Underground Singapore-raised, ***********-based theatremakers Joe Paradise Lui and Merlynn Tong are about to give audiences a front row seat to their friendship with LEGENDS (of the Golden Arches). Source link #Perth #Festival #commissions #world #premiere #LEGENDS #Golden #Arches #Studio #Underground Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]