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Injured Healy out of WBBL, in race to face India Injured Healy out of WBBL, in race to face India Alyssa Healy is racing the clock to play in Australia’s looming ODIs against India after being ruled out of the remainder of the WBBL with a knee injury. The Sydney Sixers on Saturday said Australia’s captain would not play for them again this tournament, after picking up an injury in her left knee. Australia’s three-match ODI series starts four days after the WBBL final, leaving Healy in significant doubt for international duties. Healy did not keep in the Sixers’ last-start loss against Brisbane because of body management, and had entered the tournament with a foot injury that ended her T20 World Cup early. Australia host India in three one-day internationals, before travelling to New Zealand over Christmas for three more 50-over matches. It’s understood Healy will be assessed in the next fortnight ahead of those two series, with a squad to be announced next weekend. The injury is not believed to be serious enough to have her in any current doubt for the multi-format Ashes, which begin with an ODI at North Sydney on January 12. Healy had warned on her return from her foot injury that she may need to be managed through the summer. “There are higher powers sitting above that are quite vocal in what can and can’t happen, which I completely understand,” Healy said earlier this month. “Being skipper as well is a fairly big role for me. I want to be available for as much of the summer as I can. “I’ve hardly played a game for the Sixers for the past two seasons, and it’s a place I really enjoy playing cricket. “I want to be available for every game that I possibly can, but the reality is that might not be the case. “It’s going to be managing the pain, function and what I can and can’t do (all summer). How I pull up from games is going to be really important as well.” Healy’s injury comes as a serious ***** to the Sixers, who face the prospect of needing to win their last three matches to make the WBBL finals. If Healy does miss international matches, Tahlia McGrath would be expected to deputise as captain again after doing so in the World Cup. Source link #Injured #Healy #WBBL #race #face #India Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man cashes settlement check in Glendale, and then chaos ensues Man cashes settlement check in Glendale, and then chaos ensues GLENDALE, Ariz. – A Glendale man who just cashed a settlement check quickly had tens of thousands of dollars stolen from his car after leaving it unlocked while he was looking at a truck to buy. Surveillance cameras captured the moment two suspects swiped nearly $50,000 from his car on Nov. 7. “So you went to some location to buy a truck with the money in the car and then what happened?” police asked the victim. The victim explained to the officer, “When we got off to get the truck, we had the money in the car, and me, like an ******, didn’t lock the car.” As the victim and his son were looking at the truck, the person selling it said, “‘Hey dude, that car took off with something. He stole something out of your car, he said, and he left.” The victim decided to take the situation into his own hands. He and his son jumped back in their car, calling 911 as they chased after the suspects. Glendale Police’s real-time ****** center traffic cameras captured the suspects crashing into another vehicle after running a red light at 67th Avenue and Olive Avenue. “I was running after him and I lost him from the front of this complex to over here and then I seen him and I said ‘I’ll wait for the cops,'” the victim said. Raymond Pouncy and Reginold Chatman were arrested. Inside their car, officers say they found $47,205 in cash. “There’s money all over the street, making a right-hand turn seeing the fighting, came up to a car accident and then fighting, and I was like, ‘You guys need to separate,’ and the guy is like, ‘He stole $50,000 from me,’” a witness said. Source link #Man #cashes #settlement #check #Glendale #chaos #ensues Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Russia pumping gas via Ukraine but volumes to Austria cut Russia pumping gas via Ukraine but volumes to Austria cut Last week, Gazprom accused Ukraine of withholding gas supplies destined for Moldova and threatened to reduce those flows, although Ukraine denied the accusation. Kirill Kudryavtsev | Afp | Getty Images Russian gas giant Gazprom continued to pump steady volumes of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Saturday, but supplies to Austrian energy company OMV were halted hours after Vienna said Russia had given notice it would cut off flows. Russia, which before the Ukraine war was the biggest single supplier of natural gas to Europe, has lost almost all of its ********* customers as the EU tried to reduce its dependence and the Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany was blown up in 2022. Now one of the last main Russian gas routes to Europe – the *******-era Urengoy-Pomary-Uzhgorod pipeline via Ukraine – is due to shut down at the end of this year as Kyiv does not want to extend a five-year transit agreement which brings northern Siberian gas to Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria. Austria said on Friday that Moscow had informed it that the gas would be shut off from Saturday following an arbitration award to OMV, Austria’s biggest energy supplier, over unfulfilled Gazprom supplies to its ******* unit. On Saturday, Austria’s energy regulator E-Control said Gazprom’s deliveries to OMV had stopped at 6 a.m. local time (0500 GMT), adding that prices and supplies to Austrian customers were steady. OMV is seeking to recover the 230 million euro damages awarded during arbitration from Gazprom by off-setting the claim against invoices for deliveries to Austria – essentially stopping some payment for gas supplied via Ukraine. Gazprom said it would send 42.4 million cubic metres of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Saturday, the same volume as on Friday. Flows into Slovakia from Ukraine were stable but nominations for flows to Austria from Slovakia were around 16% below averages seen this month, data from transmission system operator Eustream showed. OMV usually accounts for around 40% of Russian gas flows via Ukraine, or some 17 mcm per day. Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to President Vladimir ****** on Friday for the first time in nearly two years, as ********* leaders wait to hear Donald Trump’s ideas on ending the biggest land war in Europe since World War Two. Gas politics According to the Kremlin, ****** told Scholz that Russia had always fulfilled its contractual obligations for energy supplies and was “ready for mutually beneficial cooperation if the ******* side shows interest in this”. ******* and post-******* leaders spent half a century from the discovery of major Siberian gas deposits in the post-WW2 years building up an energy business which linked the ******* Union, then Russia, and Germany, by far Europe’s biggest economy. War, and explosions, have destroyed that link, damaging the economies of both countries. At its peak, Russia was supplying 35% of Europe’s gas but since the 2022 war, Gazprom’s market share has been lost to Norway, the ******* States and Qatar. The Yamal-Europe pipeline via Belarus was closed down after a dispute while Russia blamed the ******* States and Britain for the mysterious explosions under the Baltic Sea that closed the Nord Stream route. Washington and London have denied they blew up the pipelines. The Wall Street Journal has reported Ukrainian officials were behind the *******. Kyiv has denied that. Without Austria, significant Russian supplies will only go to two ********* countries – Hungary and Slovakia, in Hungary’s case via a pipeline running mostly through Turkey. Russia shipped some 15 billion cubic metres of gas via Ukraine in 2023, about 8% of peak Russian gas flows to Europe via various routes in 2018-2019, according to data compiled by Reuters. In 2023, the Ukraine transit route met 65% of gas demand in Austria and its eastern neighbours Hungary and Slovakia, according to the International Energy Agency. Source link #Russia #pumping #gas #Ukraine #volumes #Austria #cut Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Newport pharmacist Betty Pritchard retires aged 91 after 59 years Newport pharmacist Betty Pritchard retires aged 91 after 59 years Betty Pritchard has finally decided to retire from her job at a community pharmacy after 59 years – and at the age of 91. She started at Watkin-Davies in Bettws, Newport, in 1965 but had spent the previous 13 years working at another pharmacy. Mrs Pritchard, from Bassaleg, Newport, regularly took two buses to work and back each day but has now decided to call it a day. “I’m so lucky to have had this job,” she said. Mrs Pritchard previously told BBC News she decided to work long after many peers had put their feet up because she had “seen so many people retire and fall apart”. She also recalled how pharmacies had changed during her career. “When I first started work, you could buy poppy heads – opium,” she said. “It was make-your-own medicine. Then everything became pre-packed.” Colleagues and residents threw Mrs Pritchard a retirement party with cake, flowers and champagne to say farewell. “It’s just a lovely place to work,” she said. “I’ve made so many friends.” Aneurin Bevan University Health Board described Mrs Pritchard as the “heart and soul of the community pharmacy, dedicating herself to helping others since joining in the early 1960s”. Source link #Newport #pharmacist #Betty #Pritchard #retires #aged #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wind And The Lion wins $500,000 Placid Ark, justifying months of expectation from punters about prized gelding Wind And The Lion wins $500,000 Placid Ark, justifying months of expectation from punters about prized gelding Long-time Listed $500,000 TABtouch Placid Ark Stakes (1200m) favourite Wind And The Lion justified months of lofty wraps by landing the big feature on day one of the Pinnacles carnival. The $3.80 TABtouch elect was hunted forward by jockey Chris Parnham but could only get as close as seventh, with Golden Vale ($31) kicking up to lead and London’s Image ($18) forcing the pace out three-wide. Approaching the home bend, Parnham latched onto the back of London’s Image who had moved to challenge London’s Image with the two ****** leaders by the 350m mark. Parnham continued to hold onto Wind And The Lion until the 250m when he finally cut the ribbons, but still had at least three lengths to find on the front-runners. Finally, inside the last 100m, the frantic pace began to fold and Wind And The Lion launched a final flurry to grab the lead 30m from the post. He drew away to win by a half-length from London’s Image and Golden Vale, who were separated by just a nose. Camera IconConnections of Wind And The Lion celebrate. Credit: Simon Merritt/Simon Merritt / Western Racepix Earlier, Rope Them In ($8) further enhanced his prospects for the Winterbottom Stakes in a fortnight’s time with victory in the Group 3 $200,000 Colonel Reeves Stakes (1100m). Settling back fourth last, the Steve Wolfe-trained gelding was level-pegging with Western Empire ($2.60) by the 600m, but crucially was able to make ground around the outside while the favourite was pinned on the fence. Peeling five-wide once straightening, Rope Them In sizzled to the front with 200m to go, with Western Empire finally gaining clear running to charge after him. Camera IconRope Them In. Credit: Simon Merritt/Simon Merritt / Western Racepix But Rope Them In’s brilliant dash proved too much to overcome, with the four-year-old holding on to score by three-quarters-of-a-length. Another son of Playing **** would later claim Group 3 glory, with Mojo Rhythm regaining top form by winning his first race since last year’s edition of the $200,000 R J Peters Stakes (1500m) and banking his place for another attempt at the Railway Stakes next week. The gelding hit the bridle hard after the start, with jockey Patrick Carbery tugging against the six-year-old to restrain him back to third last before weaving through congestion nearing the turn. The $26 roughie let down inside the final 200m to claim the front just before the post before holding off the late thrust of Yonga Lass ($6). Source link #Wind #Lion #wins #Placid #Ark #justifying #months #expectation #punters #prized #gelding Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists Discover World’s Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands Scientists Discover World’s Largest Coral Discovered in Solomon Islands A massive coral, thought to be the largest ever recorded, has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands, drawing global attention to its size and environmental significance. The coral, which extends about 111 feet across and 104 feet in length, spans an area comparable to two basketball courts and can be seen from space. This discovery, made by a team from National Geographic’s Pristine Seas expedition in October, highlights the presence of previously unrecorded marine giants. A Hidden Giant in the Ocean Dr. Molly Timmers, the expedition’s lead scientist, noted that the coral appeared “like a shipwreck” from the water’s surface. Its sheer size was confirmed by underwater divers, who found the coral extending across the seafloor with undulating waves of brown, yellow, and blue hues. Estimated to be between 300 and 500 years old, the coral dwarfs the previous record-holder, a coral known as “Big Momma” in ********* Samoa. Pristine Seas founder Dr. Enric Sala compared the discovery to finding “the world’s tallest tree” and emphasized its importance in marine biodiversity research. Dr. David M. Baker, a coral reef researcher at the University of Hong Kong, who was not part of the expedition, highlighted that large coral structures represent resilience, having endured significant environmental changes over centuries. A Vital Marine Habitat at Risk Though the coral appears healthy, scientists have expressed concern about the threats it faces from both local and global stressors. Overfishing disrupts coral reef ecosystems by removing key species that support its health, while climate change poses a longer-term threat. Coral reefs are highly susceptible to warming oceans, which can lead to coral bleaching and ultimately coral ******, Timmers noted. With more than 490 species of hard and soft corals, the Solomon Islands host one of the world’s richest coral ecosystems. The discovery of this coral serves as a reminder of both the ocean’s hidden wonders and the urgent need for conservation amidst rising global temperatures. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Briefly Hits $93,000 Before Retreating Amid Price Correction Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds Source link #Scientists #Discover #Worlds #Largest #Coral #Discovered #Solomon #Islands Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wealthy Americans are buying homes in Scottsdale and Jackson *****. I visited both and thought one felt more livable. Wealthy Americans are buying homes in Scottsdale and Jackson *****. I visited both and thought one felt more livable. Wealthy Americans are buying homes in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackson *****, Wyoming. These areas offer natural landscapes, luxury lifestyles, and lower taxes, attracting the rich. I visited both. I thought Scottsdale felt more livable, and Jackson ***** was a better vacation spot. The rich are moving from urban metropolises to suburban areas in the ********* West. Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jackson *****, Wyoming, are two of America’s wealthy hot spots known for their natural landscapes, luxury lifestyles, and lower taxes. The southwestern hub of Scottsdale is one of the fastest-growing cities in the US in terms of millionaire residents, according to the USA Wealth Report by Henley & Partners. Meanwhile, the ultra-rich have been hiding out in Jackson ***** for decades. Affluent Americans move to these two places for similar reasons, including the mountainous scenery and the remote luxury estates. But after visiting both, I found that they offer completely different lifestyles. One felt like a place to vacation, and the other seemed like a better place to live. Scottsdale and Jackson ***** are some of the most affluent places in the ********* West. Scottsdale and Jackson ***** are in the ********* West.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Scottsdale is east of Phoenix in central Arizona, and Jackson ***** is on the western edge of Wyoming, bordering the Teton mountain range. Scottsdale and a nearby town called Paradise Valley make up Arizona’s wealth enclave. Paradise Valley and Scottsdale.Joey Hadden/Business Insider When it comes to millionaire hot spots, I see Scottsdale and Paradise Valley as one and the same. “Paradise Valley is really a separate place, but it blends so close into Scottsdale,” a local real-estate agent, Shawn Shackelton, told Business Insider. Between Phoenix and Scottsdale, Paradise Valley sits on 15.4 square miles of land. It was established as a town and residential haven in 1961, while Scottsdale developed into an urban area. Azcentral reported in March that Scottsdale had 243,000 residents, and about 14,600 of them were millionaires. Paradise Valley, meanwhile, has around 12,500 residents, according to Census Bureau data from July 2023. Paradise Valley is more expensive than Scottsdale. It’s the richest town in the state, often called the “Beverly Hills of Arizona.” Jackson ***** comprises multiple towns in Teton County. The town of Jackson and a more remote area in Teton County.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Jackson ***** refers to the communities in Teton County, including Jackson, Moose, Wilson, and Teton Village, among others. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the top 1% of locals across Teton County make an average of more than $22 million, 142.2 times as much as than the bottom 99%. Jackson, with fewer than 11,000 residents, is the most developed town in the group. Its bustling downtown area has plenty of restaurants, hotels, and retail stores. Sam Haack, a local real-estate agent, told *** that the more remote towns tend to have more expensive real estate because they’re more secluded. CEOs, entrepreneurs, and retirees tend to move to Scottsdale and Paradise Valley for full-time residency. Mansions dot a mountain in Scottsdale.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Scottsdale and Paradise Valley have been known for their luxury housing market since at least 2001, when Shackelton began selling homes in the area, she told ***. Shackelton’s clientele includes entrepreneurs, medical professionals, C-suite executives, and wealthy retirees. Shackelton said many of her clients came from California, Colorado, and the East Coast. But she’s recently seen an increase in new residents moving from a wider range of cities around the US, from Chicago and Minneapolis to Seattle and Portland. Jackson ***** has similar demographics, but more often than not, buyers purchase vacation homes and aren’t full-time residents. A vacation home in Jackson *****.Joey Hadden/Business Insider “There’s a saying in Jackson: ‘You either have two houses or two jobs,”’ Haack told ***. Roughly 60% of Haack’s clients, who include DINKs (dual-income, no kids) and boomers, purchase vacation homes in Jackson and live in them for only part of the year. “The baby boomers have largely gained their wealth through their appreciation of assets over the years like their equity portfolios, other homes, and businesses,” he said. “Some of these clients may still work W2 jobs in finance, consulting, or real estate but are usually business owners and entrepreneurs.” Meanwhile, the DINKs he works with typically make a combined $250,000 to $350,000 a year working corporate jobs. Laurie Huff, a real-estate agent at Sotheby’s Jackson ***** who was born and raised in the area, told *** that about 50% of her clients had become full-time residents, while the others spent half the year in warmer places. “Our clients in the past few years have ranged in age from 30 to 60 years and come from high-net-worth backgrounds,” she said. “A finance/business background seems to account for a large percentage.” Tourism in Jackson ***** may make life ******* for locals. The town square in downtown Jackson.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park visitors often lodge in Jackson *****. In 2023, the two parks had a combined 7.9 million visitors. “Summers are the busiest season with millions of tourist visits,” Haack told ***. “We have traffic in downtown Jackson with locals and tourists honking at each other.” Winter is another popular visiting time, he added, while spring and fall, when I visited, are considered shoulder seasons. During my September trip, it certainly didn’t feel like shoulder season — the downtown area was congested with traffic, crowds strolled through the town square and streets lined with shops, and a hostel I stayed in was packed with guests. Haack said that lately, more tourists had been visiting between peak seasons. “These offseasons used to be much longer,” he said, “but now that pricing for summer and winter hotel stays and restaurants have gone up so much, tourists are spilling over into the spring and fall for more affordable visits, cutting into local’s recovery time from the peak seasons.” Scottsdale is also a popular destination for luxury travel. Old Town Scottsdale is in the downtown area.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Shackelton told *** that Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are luxury travel hot spots from late fall through the winter. It’s when second homeowners and other snowbirds fly in to escape the cold, she added. “This increases our traffic and makes it ******* to get a reservation in many restaurants,” Shackelton said. “I can always tell when the second homeowners are starting to come back because I start to see the car transports dropping cars off all over town,” she added. Despite the inconvenience, Shackelton said, tourism season is generally manageable for locals. “We know it’s coming, and we just plan for it,” she said. “There are certain times of the year we just know not to drive in certain areas because it’s just going to be busy.” Scottsdale has a range of housing, but the luxury market has the largest presence. A luxury home in Scottsdale.Joey Haden/Business Insider “The reality is that Scottsdale has never been a place where people come looking for affordable housing,” Shackelton said. The Phoenix suburb has a median listing price of $1 million, and the most expensive home on the market is $29.5 million, according to Realtor.com. Paradise Valley has a median listing price of $4.8 million, and a $50 million mansion is the priciest listing on Realtor.com right now. During my trip, I noticed Scottsdale had a more traditional suburban feel. Many homes are placed close together, with less than an acre of land each. The most expensive neighborhoods I visited in Scottsdale had housing similar to Paradise Valley. Mansions were sprawled across multiple acres, giving residents a secluded, luxury lifestyle. Property in Jackson ***** is ******* to ******* because the supply is scarcer. A home in Jackson *****.Joey Hadden/Business Insider This is largely because 97% of Teton County is public land, Haack said, and only 3% can be privately owned and built on. Homeowners “tend to hang onto these properties for the appreciation and tax advantages, leading to even less inventory and supply,” he added. According to the Viehman Group‘s third-quarter Jackson ***** real-estate report, obtained by ***, the average listing price in Jackson ***** over the last three months was $6.42 million. The most expensive home on the market is a 9,100-square-foot, six-bedroom home listed for $40 million. In Jackson *****, I noticed that most properties were built ranch-style — short and wide. The homes stretched across multiple acres. Scottsdale was too hot for my comfort in the spring, so I bet summers would be a bummer. The author at a hotel in Scottsdale.Joey Hadden/Business Insider When I visited Scottsdale in April, I was sweating through my outfits multiple times a day. It was 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the middle of spring. I thought summer must be tough to endure since temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. On the flip side, winters are full of breezy days in the high 70s. “Our summers are hot — there’s no question,” Shackelton said. “But all of my clients that have moved here from the Midwest or East Coast say the same thing: ‘I will take this heat over gray clouds, ice, snow, and freezing rain.'” Jackson ***** was pleasantly cool in the fall, but the winters seem harsh. The author enjoys fall weather in Jackson *****.Joey Hadden/Business Insider The locals Huff and Haack said Jackson ***** experiences all four seasons. I layered up for my mid-September trip to Jackson *****, when temperatures ranged from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. During the day, I appreciated the cool breeze in a cardigan and a light jacket. After three months of sweating, I was excited by the fall weather. Winter would be another story, as temperatures drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. As a full-time resident, I’d probably be trudging through the snow with a red, numb face for a quarter of each year. But Haack said it felt magical. “Imagine living in a snow globe,” he added. For Huff, the winters feel long, but as a Jackson ***** native and former Alpine racer, she loves them. Huff and Hack said locals refer to spring as “mud season.” “The spring is when all the snow melts, and there is mud everywhere,” Haack said. “You spend a lot on car washes in the spring.” And in the summer, Huff said, temperatures typically range between 40 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the time of day. Both enclaves have great scenery … A desert landscape in Scottsdale.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Scottsdale and Paradise Valley are in the desert, surrounded by the Camelback and Mummy Mountains. As a resident, I’d get to see the sunset as the hills change colors every night. I’ve never lived in a desert climate or anywhere with a natural view like this. Vibrant succulents dotting the landscape made it even more unique. … but Jackson *****’s views are unmatched. The Teton mountain range in Jackson *****.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Jackson ***** is also in a valley, but the mountains surrounding it are the Tetons. To me, the views were more dramatic than in Scottsdale. The mountains climbed higher, had sharper edges, and more snow capping the top. But if you’re not a nature lover, Haack has a message: “Don’t move here.” “We have so much public land right out our back doors, and the goal is to spend as little time indoors as possible,” he said. “I think this is why people are willing to live in such small and expensive living situations in Jackson.” Both enclaves offer golfing and hiking, but Jackson ***** also has winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding. A private golf course in Scottsdale.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Residents of both wealth hubs spend their free time hiking and mountain biking in beautiful, natural places with varying elevations. Jackson ***** and Scottsdale are also known for their pristine public and private golf courses. I visited private golf clubs in both towns and gazed in awe at the courses before me. In Scottsdale, succulents added visual interest to the course, and contrasting red pebble paths made it feel vibrant. The courses in Jackson ***** had a different look. The greens were darker and richer, pine trees replaced succulents, and mountains stood taller in the background. Scottsdale’s warm weather allows golfers to play year-round. But in Jackson *****, the colder months transform the landscape into a winter wonderland, and residents trade in their golf clubs for skis. Flights in and out of Jackson ***** have incredible views, but the airport is tiny. A view from a plane landing in Jackson *****.Joey Hadden/Business Insider As a travel reporter, I have to think about proximity to a major airport whenever I consider moving. Jackson ***** is just minutes from Grand Teton National Park, where one of the smallest airports in the country, Jackson ***** Airport, is. If I lived there, I imagine I’d have to take a lot of connecting flights, which isn’t ideal for a frequent traveler. Arizona’s wealthy enclave is more conveniently located for travel. Downtown Phoenix is conveniently near Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Scottsdale and Paradise Valley residents can reach the well-connected Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in as little as 15 minutes, depending on where they’re coming from. If I lived in one of these suburbs, getting out of town would be a breeze compared with Jackson *****. Scottsdale appeared to be a more convenient place for daily life. Scottsdale’s Fashion Square entry point.Joey Hadden/Business Insider From Fashion Square to Scottsdale Quarter, there was endless shopping in Arizona’s wealth enclave. Scottsdale alone has about 2,500 stores, many of which make up high-end outdoor malls in North and South Scottsdale. “Something people love when they come here is that even if they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, they can still go to fine-dining restaurants and high-end boutique shops,” Shackelton said. The area has chains such as Fry’s, Safeway, Sprouts, Trader Joe’s, Albertsons, and Costco. For those who don’t live near the city center, residential communities such as DC Ranch, 40 minutes from downtown, have their own shopping centers with groceries, healthcare, and dining within the neighborhood. According to Payscale‘s cost-of-living calculator, groceries are 5% more expensive than in the average US town, and healthcare costs 4% more. Scottsdale was also ranked the 19th best city in the US for healthcare by WalletHub, which considers cost, quality, and accessibility. Jackson ***** seemed to have less to offer for locals. Stores in downtown Jackson.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Jackson ***** has a few big stores, including Target, Whole Foods, Albertsons, and Smith’s, but the area’s Chamber of Commerce website lists fewer than 100 stores. Most of the stores I saw were in downtown Jackson, far from the mansions spaced out in the remote areas of Teton County. From Western boutiques and art shops to home furniture and decor stores, it seemed like a great place to buy gifts, but I wondered where locals get everyday items. You’d have to cross over into Idaho to find the nearest Costco. According to Smart Asset’s cost-of-living calculator, groceries in Jackson ***** cost 2% more than in Scottsdale. At the same time, healthcare in Teton County was 2% higher than Wyoming’s average in 2023, according to the finance company SoFi. Jackson ***** residents may find themselves saying goodbye to their neighbors. A golf course in Teton Village, Wyoming.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Haack told *** the most challenging part of living in Jackson ***** was the cost. “The kind of sacrifices you have to make to stick around in the valley can wear you down, and a lot of people end up leaving and giving up on their mountain town dreams,” Haack said. “When you see your friends dropping like flies while simultaneously seeing people thriving in Jackson because they came from money, it can break your spirit.” But he said that if you hang on, “it will all be worth it in the end.” After visiting these two Western enclaves, I could only see myself living in Arizona. A snapshot of Arizona’s wealth enclave.Joey Hadden/Business Insider Scottsdale may not have the most awe-inspiring landscapes compared with Jackson *****, but I think the warmer weather, larger housing supply, and ease of travel make it a more reasonable place to live. But Jackson ***** is undoubtedly a better place to vacation. The author in Jackson *****.Joey Hadden/Business Insider After my trip to Jackson *****, it was easy to see why so many homeowners only live there part time. From brutal winters to connecting flights, spending 12 months a year there seems to be more challenging than relaxing. As a vacation spot, though, Jackson ***** reigns supreme with some of the best natural views in the US and a range of activities for different climates. Correction: November 15, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misstated the average cost of healthcare in Teton County last year, according to SoFi. It was 2% higher than Wyoming’s average, not 102% higher. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Wealthy #Americans #buying #homes #Scottsdale #Jackson #***** #visited #thought #felt #livable Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Unreal and Unreal Tournament available for free on Internet Archive Unreal and Unreal Tournament available for free on Internet Archive The classic shooters Unreal and Unreal Tournament, showcasing the original Unreal Engine from Epic Games, are now available for free on the Internet Archive for PC. Unreal led to the creation of the Unreal Tournament franchise, which became one of the most popular multiplayer games of the 2000s. If you’re eager to revisit the golden age of first-person shooters, both games are now completely free to play online. You can visit the Old Unreal website and download both titles for free forever. “We can confirm that Unreal and Unreal Tournament are available on Archive.org and people are free to independently link to and play these versions,” an Epic spokesperson told Polygon. Both Unreal games were removed from digital storefronts in 2023 after Epic shut down their official servers. Fortunately, the community stepped up, creating dedicated servers to keep the games running. So, if you’re looking to ***** into Unreal Tournament’s online multiplayer, you can still enjoy the game through these community-hosted servers. Unreal made its debut in 1998, crafted by Cliff Bleszinski, who later contributed to the hit Gears of War, with programming handled by Tim Sweeney, founder and CEO of Epic Games. The first-person shooter quickly gained popularity, acclaimed for its impressive graphics and thrilling gameplay. In 1999, Unreal Tournament was released, shifting the focus toward multiplayer arenas and paving the way for several sequels. Source: Polygon Source link #Unreal #Unreal #Tournament #free #Internet #Archive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

6 reasons why you should get a VPN this ****** Friday 6 reasons why you should get a VPN this ****** Friday VPNs are getting increasingly popular and ****** Friday is the best moment of the year to get one of the best VPN apps yourself at a bargain price if you haven’t yet. Some of the top providers are seriously dropping their pricing with their ****** Friday VPN deals, becoming even better value for money. Not convinced, yet? I’ve worked with VPNs for years, here are my top six reasons why you should get a VPN this ****** Friday before it’s too late. 1. The cheapest deals you can get Let’s start with the obvious – on ****** Friday, you can get some top-tier VPN providers for a very low price. This year, for example, even ExpressVPN – a long-time entry among our list of tried and tested best services – has entered the ****** Friday deals market for the first time with a jaw-dropping discount of up to 82% on its normal prices. TechRadar’s favorite pick NordVPN has also seriously axed its prices, alongside our best cheap VPN provider, Surfshark, Private Internet Access (PIA), PrivadoVPN, Proton VPN, and some other big names. (Image credit: Future) 2. Take back control over your online privacy Every time you access the internet, you leave behind digital footprints that can be traced back to you. These include the device you’re using, your approximate location, your IP address, and your browsing history. A VPN hides your IP address, routing your connection through one of its many servers. Doing so ensures that your online activities remain (pretty much) anonymous. At the same time, all of your data is routed through an encrypted tunnel that prevents hackers, your internet service provider (ISP), your workplace or school, and even the government from accessing the content of what you do online. Using a VPN is especially crucial when connected to public Wi-Fi as hackers may exploit these unsecured networks to compromise your device. 3. Enjoy international streaming From Netflix and BBC iPlayer to Amazon Prime and Now TV, all streaming platforms apply geo-restrictions on their content catalogs. This means that, depending on where you are in the world, you’ll be able to watch different programs. This is where a streaming VPN comes in handy. By spoofing your IP location, you can use your streaming service to keep up with your favorite shows while you’re traveling abroad by connecting to servers in your home nation. To watch US-based content, for instance, all you need to do is connect to a VPN server in New York, L.A., or any other available city. Likewise, pick one scattered across the ******* Kingdom if you wish to browse through the BBC iPlayer library. (Image credit: Shutterstock) 4. Boost your gaming performances Online gaming has certainly make this activity way more fun, but can also put gamers’ privacy and performances at risk. Malicious players have increasingly been using DDoS attacks, for example, to slow down other players by flooding their IP addresses with junk traffic. Hackers may be joining these platforms to hunt for your personal data, too. ISPs might also throttle your bandwidth speeds to manage network congestion. Again, a gaming VPN can help you stay protected when playing online while squashing ping and latency for maximum performance. 5. Access restricted content Masking your original IP address and approximate geographical location is even more important if you live somewhere with harsh government restrictions. While the likes of Russia, China, and Iran enforce strict censorship on their national internet, increasingly more governments worldwide are blocking popular social media platforms during times of political turmoil. Both Mozambique and Mauritius have restricted social media access recently for the first time, for example, with France becoming the first Western democracy to block TikTok in New Caledonia (France’s overseas territory) during antigovernmental protests. Whether you’re traveling or living in a country at risk of censorship, a VPN is your master key to keep enjoying a free web by bypassing all geo-restrictions within a couple of clicks. 6. Not just a VPN Subscribing to one of the top VPN providers on the market right now also means you’re getting way more than just a VPN service. As digital threats get more diversified, providers have been adding new tools to offer all-round protection. Getting NordVPN or ExpressVPN, for example, also means you will be able to enjoy reliable password manager and tracker-blocker tools. Both companies even launched a new identity theft protection service recently, NordProtect and Identity Defender respectively. It’s worth mentioning that NordProtect only comes with the provider’s more expensive plans, while ExpressVPN’s ID suite comes free of charge alongside the feature-packed VPN for all new customers signing up for ExpressVPN’s new 2-year plan – which is currently a bargain thanks to ****** Friday sales. If you want to check out this year’s ****** Friday VPN deals and find the savings for you, check out our full guide before it’s too late. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the ******** or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing. Source link #reasons #VPN #****** #Friday Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Moon’s far side once had erupting volcanoes, scientists find Moon’s far side once had erupting volcanoes, scientists find Volcanoes were erupting on the mysterious far side of the moon billions of years ago, US and ******** researchers have found. Analysis of samples collected by a ******** mission found basalt (volcanic rock formed after an eruption) fragments dating back more than 4.2 billion years. The findings were published in the Nature and Science journals on Friday. While scientists already knew of volcanic activity on the near side of the moon, which we can see from Earth, the “dark side” is very different in its geology, and ******** largely unexplored. The rock and dust samples – the first to be retrieved from the far side of the Moon – were collected by the Chang’e-6 spacecraft, following a nearly two-month long mission which was fraught with risks. Led by experts from the ******** Academy of Sciences, researchers used radiometric dating to determine the age of the volcanic rock. Their analysis also revealed a “surprisingly young” eruption occurred some 2.83 billion years ago, something which has not been found on the near side of the Moon. “This is an incredibly exciting study”, Professor Qiuli Li from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics wrote in a detailed peer review. “It is the first geochronology study to come from the Chang’e-6 samples, and will be of immense importance to the lunar and planetary science community.” While it is widely known as the “dark side”, this part of the Moon actually gets plenty of sunlight – we just don’t see it. This is because the Moon is tidally locked to Earth, and takes the same amount of time to orbit our planet – about 27 days – meaning the same side always faces us. The first image of the far side was captured in 1959 by the ******* spacecraft, Luna 3. They were grainy, but gave Earthlings a glimpse of the Moon from a different angle. There have been several higher quality images beamed back since, including an extraordinary Nasa video showing the Moon from the far side, with Earth in the background. And earlier this year, during the Chang’e-6 mission, a small roving vehicle was deployed to take a selfie of the lander sitting on the far side’s rocky surface. Source link #Moons #side #erupting #volcanoes #scientists #find Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

ANF State secretary Romina Raschilla announces nurses union has abandoned its plans to form a political party ANF State secretary Romina Raschilla announces nurses union has abandoned its plans to form a political party The nurses’ union has abandoned plans to establish a political party to contest the State election in March. Source link #ANF #State #secretary #Romina #Raschilla #announces #nurses #union #abandoned #plans #form #political #party Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Democrats press Biden to protect executive branch from Trump’s return Democrats press Biden to protect executive branch from Trump’s return Capitol Hill Democrats are pressing the White House to pull out all the stops to gird the executive branch against President-elect’s Trump’s promised efforts to tear down federal agencies and restructure them to his liking. The lawmakers want President Biden to get aggressive — and creative — with unilateral actions in the final weeks of his administration. The idea is both to protect the Democrats’ policy victories and to fortify the Justice Department, the intelligence agencies and other offices in Trump’s crosshairs. “There’s a lot that the Biden administration can do, and I know that they’ve done some scenario planning,” Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) said. “It would be a huge political malpractice for them not to anticipate this scenario and have some plans in place.” The Democrats are quick to point out that, with Republicans in control of the lower chamber, no major legislative changes are likely in the postelection, lame-duck session. With that in mind, they see Biden as a kind of preemptive firewall against Trump’s vows to claw back their legislative wins and gut large parts of the federal bureaucracy in a “deep state” purge designed to streamline government and root out his executive branch critics. “I’ve been here long enough to know you can do some really good things in a lame duck,” said Rep. Richard Neal (Mass.), senior Democrat on the powerful Ways and Means Committee. The Democrats’ concerns have been fed by reports that Trump is eyeing plans to purge the Pentagon of “woke” generals. And they were fueled further over his picks for top positions in the next administration, including former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as U.S. attorney general, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) to be director of national intelligence and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as head of the Health and Human Services Department. All three have vowed major shake-ups to the agencies they would oversee. Trump’s critics are also alarmed by his plans to create a new “Department of Government Efficiency,” led by the wealthy tech entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. In announcing the endeavor, Trump said it “will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies.” Democrats see those goals as a euphemism for Trump abusing his power to advance his personal interests over those of the country. And those pressing Biden for unilateral action ***** out a menu of potential options for pushing back. Many want the president to launch a blitz of executive orders, finalize eleventh-hour regulations and open the spigots of funding for federal projects that have already been appropriated by Congress. Some of those strategies might be more effective than others, the Democrats acknowledge, but Trump’s imminent return, they add, demands a spaghetti-at-the-wall approach to see what sticks. “We should do everything that we can — everything that we possibly can — and I’d say all of the above,” Rep. Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) said. “He’s still the president until the last moment.” Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) singled out one area where Biden could guard against Trump’s promised housecleaning: He suggested tweaking the union contracts for federal employees in order to bolster worker protections from any Trump purge. “Those can be amended,” Sherman said. “It’s just a contract we would have with the union. That’s exclusively an executive branch issue.” Rep. Jerry Nadler (N.Y.), senior Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, argued the importance of seating as many Biden-appointed federal judges as possible in the few weeks remaining in the president’s term — a push that’s already underway in the Senate, where Democrats are set to lose their majority next year. Nadler also wants Biden to explore how to protect the generals Trump might expel at the Pentagon. “That will be terrible for the preparedness of the country,” Nadler said. “What Biden can do about that to prevent it, I don’t know. But he should be looking at it, because that’s a terrible threat to our armed forces.” Ukraine aid is another topic of concern for Democrats, since Trump has been cold to the notion of supplying the U.S. ally another round of military aid as Kyiv fights to repel Russia’s invading forces. Rep. John B. Larson (Conn.), former head of the House Democratic Caucus, said the administration needs to be “doing everything they can to get the [Ukraine] money out the door, that has already been appropriated.” Other Democrats went a step further, urging the administration to allocate not only the Ukraine aid, but also other funding earmarked for Biden-era projects — including those adopted under the infrastructure bill and the Inflation Reduction Act — before Trump can come in and claw it back. “Across the board, so much of what we’ve been able to push out under the IRA and the infrastructure law is at risk if we don’t get that money out the door, get it encumbered, figure out bulwarks against either nonimplementation or outright repeal,” Huffman said. “So I think there’s a real serious effort under way in that regard.” Vargas pointed to another area where he thinks Biden could exert some last-minute influence, urging the president to shield certain federal lands from oil, gas and mining development. “I’d try to protect as much land as you can with these guys who are going to come in and try to drill and ********,” Vargas said. “He could set those lands aside, and he should.” There are obvious limitations to Biden’s powers to prepare for Trump’s return to the White House. Aside from the fact that Republicans control the Speaker’s gavel, there’s little time to finalize regulations. And any executive orders Biden adopts in the final months could be quickly overturned by Trump. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) noted Biden should understand the short-lived nature of executive actions, since he used his first days in office in 2021 to repeal a number of executive actions adopted by Trump in his first term. As part of that effort, Biden eliminated Trump’s Schedule F designation for some federal employees, which had made it easier to ***** them. “You’ve got to be careful, because any executive order that he issues can be reversed on the first day, as Joe Biden did four years ago,” Beyer said. Still, Beyer also proposed that forcing Trump to undo popular executive orders might be worth the effort, since it would highlight a stark contrast between the parties when it comes to worker protections and other hot-button issues. “He may do some anyway,” Beyer said, “just to make the point.” Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. Source link #Democrats #press #Biden #protect #executive #branch #Trumps #return Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Biden to press China's Xi on N.Korea's ties with Russia Biden to press China's Xi on N.Korea's ties with Russia US President Joe Biden will meet Xi Jinping at APEC, where he’s set to pressure his ******** counterpart over North Korea’s ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Source link #Biden #press #China039s #N.Korea039s #ties #Russia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Meet the Stock-Split Stock That Soared by 11,210% Over the Past 15 Years. Now, It’s Poised to Join Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla in the $1 Trillion Club by 2026 Meet the Stock-Split Stock That Soared by 11,210% Over the Past 15 Years. Now, It’s Poised to Join Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla in the $1 Trillion Club by 2026 Technological advances over the past 20 years have been nothing short of profound, and nowhere is that progress more evident than in the sizes of the world’s largest companies. Two decades ago, General Electric and ExxonMobil were the world’s largest companies by market cap, clocking in at $319 billion and $283 billion, respectively. Now, the list of the largest companies is dominated by businesses at the cutting edge of technology. Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft are each worth more than $3 trillion, and each has spent time atop the chart at some point in 2024. Other tech-centric members of the $1 trillion club include Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, boasting valuations of between $1 trillion and $2.2 trillion. Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free » With a market cap of roughly $812 billion (as of this writing), Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) seems ordained to earn membership in this exclusive fraternity. The company offers a wide range of products that are staples in the data centers where most artificial intelligence (AI) systems reside, and Broadcom’s critical technology could push it past the $1 trillion milestone sooner rather than later. Image source: Getty Images. Broadcom is one of the world’s leading custom chipmakers, but also supplies a host of complementary products and services to players in the mobile, broadband, cable, and data center industries. Management estimates that “99% of all internet traffic crosses through some type of Broadcom technology.” This helps explain why its technology is crucial to the expansion of generative AI, much of which resides in data centers and the cloud. Broadcom’s acquisition of VMWare last year also represents a compelling opportunity for the company. Management has said it’s making progress in converting VMWare’s software sales from a perpetual model to a subscription license model, which will continue boosting recurring revenue into 2025. Furthermore, as the integration of VMWare wraps up, Broadcom is guiding for improved operating margins and greater profits. The results paint a compelling picture. In its fiscal third quarter (which ended Aug. 4), Broadcom’s revenue climbed 47% year over year to $13.1 billion, while its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 18% to $1.24. Management is predicting the growth streak will continue, and boosted its full-year revenue forecast to $51.52 billion, which would amount to growth of roughly 44%. This maintained the company’s track record of consistent operating performance and impressive stock price gains, which prompted the 10-for-1 stock split Broadcom completed in July. Story Continues The tech sector’s unmistakable need for Broadcom’s chips and ancillary products — which are critical components in data center operations — gives it an important role to play in the AI revolution. This position will help fuel its next phase of growth. According to Wall Street’s consensus estimate, Broadcom will generate revenue of $51.67 billion in 2024, giving it a forward price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of almost 16. If the stock’s P/S ******** constant from here, it will need to generate sales of roughly $64 billion annually to support a $1 trillion market cap. Analysts’ consensus estimates are for revenue growth of 44% in 2024 and 17% in 2025. If the company hits those targets, it could achieve a $1 trillion market cap as soon as 2026. However, it’s important to note that estimates regarding the outlook for the AI industry tend to ebb and flow, so how well these forecasts match reality could be impacted by the actual rate of the technology’s adoption. That said, based on the information we have right now, Broadcom could join the fraternity of trillion-dollar companies sooner than later. Management cited AI as one of the driving factors in its fiscal third-quarter success, citing “strong demand from hyperscalers for both AI networking and custom AI accelerators.” Recent commentary from the world’s largest cloud infrastructure providers suggests that demand is poised to continue. Estimates regarding the future market for generative AI continue to ratchet higher. The economic impact of the technology is expected to be between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion annually over the coming decade, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Its report noted that the estimate effectively doubles if it includes the impact of embedding generative AI into software. Broadcom’s strong results have fueled a surge in the stock price, yet it’s still attractively valued at 28 times forward earnings, compared to a multiple of 30 for the S&P 500. However, Broadcom’s stock has gained 11,210% since 2009, compared to just 447% for the S&P, which helps illustrate why the premium is warranted. Ever feel like you missed the boat in buying the most successful stocks? Then you’ll want to hear this. On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,818!* Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,221!* Netflix: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2004, you’d have $451,527!* Right now, we’re issuing “Double Down” alerts for three incredible companies, and there may not be another chance like this anytime soon. See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors. Danny Vena has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. The Motley Fool recommends Broadcom and GE Aerospace and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Meet the Stock-Split Stock That Soared by 11,210% Over the Past 15 Years. Now, It’s Poised to Join Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Tesla in the $1 Trillion Club by 2026 was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #Meet #StockSplit #Stock #Soared #Years #Poised #Join #Nvidia #Apple #Microsoft #Amazon #Alphabet #Meta #Tesla #Trillion #Club Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

England vs South *******: Steve Borthwick’s team need to raise game once more England vs South *******: Steve Borthwick’s team need to raise game once more Springboks don’t do sympathy. South ******* have an immediate and emotional connection to their own nation. On this trip to the northern hemisphere, the Boks have been granting interviews, signing shirts and coaching kids in a concerted PR push. But there are limits. And when talk turned to England, the charm stopped and the Boks’ offence started. Asked about opposite number Steve Borthwick, there was an initial trace of empathy in Rassie Erasmus’ comments… It didn’t last the paragraph though. “When you lose two games, even if it’s by a point or last-minute try, the pressure does start to build,” said Erasmus of a start to the autumn which has increased England’s run of defeats to four games overall. “I’ve been there and certainly know how quickly that can get to you. Now Steve is a bit under pressure. “It depends on your CEO – they can make you feel like you have got a **** against your head.” The Rugby Football Union has no plans to pull a trigger. While a defeat against South ******* two years ago marked the end of his predecessor Eddie Jones, the RFU has backed Borthwick for the long haul, signing off on central contracts to strengthen his arm only last month. But plans can change. A P45 came only eight months after the same reassurance for Jones. Defeat would drop Borthwick’s win rate – currently 13 victories from 26 matches – to below 50%. England would have lost five successive Test matches for the first time since 2018. A 15-point loss, combined with success by a similar margin for Australia in Cardiff on Sunday, would put England eighth in the world – matching a historic low. Back-to-back world champions South ******* are top of the rankings. But the gap between the two teams on the pitch is rarely as big as on the spreadsheet. Two of their last three matches at Twickenham have been decided by a single point. Their Rugby World Cup semi-final last year was as well. Source link #England #South #******* #Steve #Borthwicks #team #raise #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Team Williams again show why they’re the best in the West as Storyville takes out Champion Fillies Stakes Team Williams again show why they’re the best in the West as Storyville takes out Champion Fillies Stakes Grant and Alana Williams yet again showed why they are the best in the West, presenting Storyville for a scintillating success in the Group 3 $300,000 TABtouch WA Champion Fillies Stakes (1600m) at Ascot, securing a record seventh win in the race. Storyville, a $7 TABtouch elect, entered Saturday’s contest having finished eighth in the Burgess Queen, the conventional lead-up assignment, with several others who beat her home that day ahead of her in the market. Her task was made no easier when the gates opened and Divine Impact ($13) leapt left into her at the start and shuffled the home-bred filly back to last with jockey William Pike committing to a rails run. Diamond Dancer ($6.50) strolled to the front from Ron’s Finalflutter ($4.40) and the pair jammed on the brakes, with many runners resenting the crawling tempo and throwing their heads proudly aloft. Considering the dawdling pace, Storyville had found a surprisingly comfortable rhythm but was still back last when the field began to turn for home. In typical Pike style, the leading jockey began to thread a way through traffic and the three-year-old started to lengthen. Camera IconStoryville wins the 2024 WA Champion Fillies Stakes for jockey William Pike. Credit: Simon Merritt/Simon Merritt / Western Racepix Over the final 250m, the giant Overshare filly took strides seemingly double the size of her rivals, with Pike merely shaking the reins as the big freight train gained liftoff. Storyville burst up the inside of Ron’s Finalflutter, surging clear over the final 100m and storming clear to win by two lengths eased down. Grant Williams said Storyville could back up in next week’s WA Guineas, a race she firmed to $10 for following the victory. “We had a really good wrap on this horse from day dot,” Williams said. “We were probably riding her a bit too confident for her first few runs, which was setting her up to be racing like she is, but (Pike) knows her really well and it’s good seeing that. “(Alana) trains, she breeds, she does everything. “They’re only three once and she’s in really good nick this horse. “If you win the Champion FIllies’ and if she pulls up good, we’ve probably got to have a go at the Guineas. “This blew me away.” Pike praised the training effort of the dynamic duo he regularly combines with. “Three starts ago if you said I was going to sit last and win a mile, I would have said no way,” Pike said. “That’s what these guys are capable of.” Source link #Team #Williams #show #theyre #West #Storyville #takes #Champion #Fillies #Stakes Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Park manager shows ‘catastrophic’ damage to Ft. DeSoto Park, details recovery efforts Park manager shows ‘catastrophic’ damage to Ft. DeSoto Park, details recovery efforts PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Several parks and beaches in Pinellas County are still closed, more than a month after Hurricane Milton. State and local leaders are expected to update on the recovery process, on Friday. David Harshbarger, park manager at Fort DeSoto Park said the damage is worse than he expected. “We’ve had flooding issues, but nothing like this where every structure went underwater, every infrastructure piece was underwater,” Harshbarger said. Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees’ spring training field Harshbarger showed 8 On Your Side storm impacts from Helene and Milton. “Helen did most of that damage with the surge. Milton followed it up a week and a half later with lots of damage,” Harshbarger said. At the campgrounds, trees are toppled on buildings, electrical outlets are unusable and more than 200 picnic tables washed away or have to be replaced. Crews have cleared most of the debris. It’s stacked in huge piles on the side of the road, awaiting removal. “We are certainly on the schedule, that’s part of the issue of getting open. You drive through those neighborhoods on the beaches and there’s still trash, there’s still debris. The park is important, but we have to make sure our community is in good shape as well,” Harshbarger said. At the beach, some of the seawall is blown, boardwalks are water-damaged and Harshbarger is worried about ******* debris. “We are going to have to come in and rake some portions of the beach because of how much Milton *******. We can’t have a **** out building a sandcastle and find a rusty nail down in the sand,” Harshbarger said. According to the park manager, it could take up to a year before some areas of the park are accessible to the public. “The second we can get some people safely into the park. We’ll get them to any area we can,” Harshbarger said. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFLA. Source link #Park #manager #shows #catastrophic #damage #DeSoto #Park #details #recovery #efforts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus: Transition continues to gather pace ahead of big 2025 Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus: Transition continues to gather pace ahead of big 2025 A sign of the improvement from the young squad even from a month ago was their second-half display against Belarus at home. In the away game in Hungary, Northern Ireland started the first half well, squandered chances and then ran out of steam in the second ******* as they were held to a frustrating stalemate. At Windsor Park however, they raced out of the blocks in the second half after a frustrating first *******, scoring five minutes after half-time through Daniel Ballard with Dion Charles adding a second from the spot. O’Neill was delighted that they did not let their frustrations boil over as they saw out a comfortable win that puts them in the box seat to win the group. “The frustration you could feel it creeping in, we had control of the game, but we weren’t maximising it but second half when you score the game changes, and I thought we managed it very well,” he continued. “Second half, we started really well from the outset, how we pressed and won the ball back we let them know we were going to be all over them with physical pressure.” Now another step on the ladder for this improving young side will be winning away in the Nations League, something they have not managed this campaign so far, but with Luxembourg to come on Monday, they have the opportunity to rectify that. “We want to go and try to win the game, we haven’t won away from home so the game is important in terms of showing that we can win away from home.” Source link #Northern #Ireland #Belarus #Transition #continues #gather #pace #ahead #big Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max review: there’s something special about this budget-priced air purifier, and I can’t get enough of it Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max review: there’s something special about this budget-priced air purifier, and I can’t get enough of it Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max: two-minute review The Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max is a simple-to-use and space-saving air purifier. It’s available from Amazon in the US and the *** at a list price of $69.99 / £79. It’s far from the most high-tech air purifier on the market but it seems to do a good job of purifying the air, despite its lack of bells and whistles and low price point. Replacement Particle and Carbon filters are cheap, costing $21.99 / £18, and should theoretically last a long *******, with BlueAir stating that they can last up to six months of 24-hour use. There are other filter options available, namely Allergenblock and Smokeblock, which offer more tailored protection. An ideal air purifier for desktop or nightstand use, the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max measures only 11.4 x 6.8 x 5.9 inches / ‎172 x 172 x 289mm and is impressively lightweight. The reason behind this portable purifier weighing so little is down to the lack of protective casing over the filter itself. The ******** fabric covering doubles as a washable pre-filter over the filter, and other than some structural plastic on the inside, that’s all the base consists of. (Image credit: Future) It’s possible to purchase further pre-filter coverings, and they’re available in a range of different colors, which is always a bonus for me. While this design is innovative and sustainability-conscious, it does mean that the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max could be at higher risk of damage than heavier plastic-covered alternatives. The Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max is as low on features as it is in price, but that’s fair enough. It has no automated fan settings or particle detection, just three fan speeds that can be cycled through via the fan touch button on the top of the purifier. It is helpful enough to monitor the condition of the filter, however, showing a yellow indicator when the filter is due to be changed soon, and red when it needs changing. The Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max was a breeze to set up and operate. The touch buttons were responsive and the air purifier reacted quickly upon switching settings. Even though the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max lacked any kind of contamination indicators, the change in air quality was noticeable when the purifier was in operation. It had a surprising cooling effect on the surrounding environment, but as I was using it on a chilly November morning in the south of England, I consider this to be an indicator of how well the Blue Pure Mini Max was circulating the air. (Image credit: Future) In terms of volume level, the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max operated very quietly on the lowest fan speed, so it was no problem sleeping or working next to it. The two higher settings are more noticeable, but still at a satisfyingly low volume, with the top speed giving me a reading of just 47 dB. Overall, you’re getting what you pay for with the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max. The price for the air purifier is great, and the filters are good value, especially considering their longevity and the cost savings from the filter subscription plan available in the US currently. In closing, I was pleasantly surprised by the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max. I didn’t expect to be impressed due to this mini air purifier’s low price point and lack of features, but the ease of use, good performance, and innovative design really won me over, and could see it sneaking its way into our selection of the best air purifiers before too long. Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max review: price & availability List price: $69.99 / £79 Available now in the US and *** The Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max is a simple, desktop-sized, small-room air purifier that’s available in the US, and *** at Amazon for $69.99 / £79. One element that often has the potential to catch people out is the cost of replacement filters compared to the initial cost of an air purifier itself. I’m pleased to say this isn’t the case with the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max, as replacement Blueair Particle and Carbon filters cost just $21.99 / £18, which is particularly good considering the filters can last up to six months, even when used 24 hours a day. This cost can be brought down further still with Blueair’s filter replacement subscription, but at the time of writing the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max and associated filters are only showing up on the Blueair website, so we’ll have to wait for them to become available on the official site to take advantage of this offer in the ***. There are other filter types available too: the Allergenblock filter, designed to reduce our exposure to dust allergens, pollen, and **** dander, and the Smokeblock filter, with double the activated carbon intended to remove wildfire smoke, plus heightened protection against other wildfire emissions. Value for money score: 4.5 out of 5 Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max review: specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Price $69.99 / £79 Dimensions 11.4 x 6.8 x 5.9 inches / ‎172 x 172 x 289mm Weight 2.5lb / 3.4kg Room coverage 90 sq ft / 20 sq ft Fan speeds 3 Filters HEPASilent and carbon filter Stated filter replacement Up to 6 months of 24 hour use Controls Touch buttons Additional features Removable fabric pre-filter outer layer Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max review: design and features No display Long-lasting filters Machine-washable fabric pre-filter This is a very simple example of an air purifier, with no app support, visual display, or automatic detection – but at this price point, it’d be unfair to expect much more. The fact that the low-cost filters can last up to six months when running for 24 hours a day is certainly an attractive feature, and one thing the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max can monitor is the filter life, displaying a yellow light on the top of the unit to indicate that the filter will need changing soon, turning red when it actually does. The outer fabric looks nice from a distance, but the finish gives away the budget cost of the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max; the fabric is a little loose, and the seam is wiggly and uneven, bulging out where it goes over the tan leather effect Blueair tag. The reason for this looseness becomes apparent as it’s not simply an aesthetic covering; it’s designed to be a washable fabric pre-filter. (Image credit: Future) I’ve never seen a design quite like this, as most air purifiers have plastic casing to protect the inner filters whereas the body of the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max is simply some structural plastic sitting within the particle and carbon filter, covered in the washable pre-filter. This goes to explain its very light weight of 2.5 lb / 3.4kg but could make it vulnerable to damage. Despite its minor flaws, it’s a nice touch that Blueair made the pre-filter part of the overall aesthetic, which has meant less material and wasted plastic, which we’re always happy to see at TechRadar. It’s also an advantage that they are machine washable and extras can be purchased in a range of colors, just in case you don’t want to wait for one to dry, or want to switch things up occasionally. Not only is it delightfully light, it’s dinky in size, too. Measuring just 11.4 x 6.8 x 5.9 inches / ‎172 x 172 x 289mm. This cylindrical 360-degree design enables the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max to be placed in a variety of spaces, as there’s plenty of opportunity for it to pull air in. (Image credit: Future) There is no display panel on the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max, with only a power button, a fan button, a filter indicator light, and three fan speed indicator lights on the top of the air purifier. The fixed power cable extends out of the lower portion of the white plastic top section of the purifier. I found this placement odd at first but, of course, as the base is simply composed of the filters and plastic frame, this was the only logical place to put it. There’s not much to dislike about the aesthetic of the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max. The finish along the seam of the fabric pre-filter could be better, and the cable placement looks a little unusual, but all things considered, it lives up to its name. It’s satisfyingly small and lightweight, making it a perfect option for anyone wanting to relocate their purifier regularly, or for those who struggle with maneuvering things. Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max review: performance No display or smart features Operated quietly Easy to use The Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max proved easy to set up and operate. It was essentially just a case of removing the packaging and plugging the air purifier in, job done. The touch buttons were responsive, so it was quick to turn the purifier on and off and to cycle between fan speeds. The reaction speed was satisfyingly quick when changing between fan settings, whereas some purifiers take time to slow down, even when quickly cycling past the highest setting to get back to the lowest. Despite the lack of air quality data to review, the Blue Pure Mini Max made the air around me feel fresher quickly upon first use when running it at fan speed 2. It had quite the cooling effect straight off the bat, which I’ve not encountered with other air purifiers, with cold air blowing quite strongly through the air vents at the top of the unit. This suggested to me that the air was circulating well, but after a while, on a grey November morning in the South West of England, it made the room uncomfortably cold, so that’s worth bearing in mind if you plan to use your air purifier in the winter. (Image credit: Future) In a 13 x 16 ft / 4 x 5 meter room, the sound of the air purifier is noticeable when on its second speed setting if there’s no other sound to drown it out. The pitch of the noise is interesting: it reminded me of the sound of a blowtorch, which is ironic considering it was cooling the room down. Blueair claims that their lowest fan speed is quieter than a whisper, and while I didn’t get a reading as low as they’ve stated, it was pretty ***** quiet at 26 dB. It was barely audible to me from around four feet away. If I listened hard, I could hear a low humming, but it didn’t prove disruptive in the slightest when I was trying to sleep or working away at my desk. Naturally, the higher fan speeds were louder, with fan speed 2 giving a reading of 35 dB, and speed 3, the highest setting, giving a reading of 47 dB. This was of course much more noticeable and made my cats a little wary at first, but compared to other air purifiers, such as the Molekule Air Mini+ whose lowest fan speed was 39 dB, it’s satisfyingly quiet. As with other low-priced air purifiers I’ve tested, the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max couldn’t remove cooking smells. It did have some impact on the intensity, however, as I noticed that the cooking odor got a little stronger once I’d switched the purifier off, so I was pleased that it managed to make a small impact at least. Overall, using the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max was a pleasant experience. It was small enough and light enough that I could find a space for it in every room, and it worked at a low enough volume that it wasn’t distracting. Performance score: 4.5 out of 5 Should I buy the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max? Swipe to scroll horizontally Section Notes Score Value for money The low price is reflected in the lack of features, but it’s a great cost for a little purifier that performs well and has filters with a long lifespan that are relatively cheap to replace. 4.5/5 Design & Features This air purifier is perfectly portable thanks to its small stature and light weight. It’s a breeze to set up, with super simple controls, and the removable fabric pre-filter is a great touch. 4/5 Performance This is an impressive air purifier for the cost. It purified well, even managing to reduce cooking aromas, something that more expensive lower-end purifiers fail to do. It’s also delightfullt quiet, so would make the perfect addition to a bedroom or nursery. 4.5/5 Buy it if… Don’t buy it if… Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max review: Also consider Swipe to scroll horizontally Header Cell – Column 0 Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max Levoit Core 300S Smart True HEPA Molekule Air Mini+ Price $69.99 / £79 $150 / £149.99 $359.99 Room coverage 216 sq ft / 20 sq meters Up to 219 sq ft / 20 sq meters Up to 89sq ft / 27sq m Noise level 26-47 dB 24-48 dB 39 – 62 dBA Filters HEPASilent and carbon filter Pre-filter, HEPA and carbon PECO-HEPA Tri-Power filter App support No Yes Yes Fan speeds 3 Auto, 1 – 4 Auto Protect, 1-5 Dimensions 6.8 x 6.8 x 11.4 inches / ‎172 x 172 x 289mm 8.7 x 8.7 x 14.2 inches / 220 x 220 x 360 mm 8.26 x 8.26 x 12 inches Weight 2.5lb / 3.4kg 5.95 lb / 2.7 kg 8.26 x 8.26 x 12 inches Controls Touch buttons LED touch display, app or Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Touch panel / app How I tested the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max I used the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max for one week I tested how much of an impact it had on the surrounding air quality I tested its ability to tackle cooking smells I checked how easy was to get the Blueair Blue Pure Mini Max set up, how easy it was to operate, and how portable it was. I tested it in different rooms in my home, and observed how quiet it was at night time and whether it ********** my sleep. I assessed its design and structure, paying close attention to quality and any sustainable elements. I reviewed the impact it had on the air quality in my environment, and how well it handled cooking smells. Source link #Blueair #Blue #Pure #Mini #Max #review #special #budgetpriced #air #purifier Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

UN climate boss asks G20 leaders for boost as talks lag UN climate boss asks G20 leaders for boost as talks lag The UN is urging G20 leaders send a “crystal-clear” signal in support of climate finance efforts following a lack of progress at the COP29 summit. Source link #climate #boss #asks #G20 #leaders #boost #talks #lag Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday it held constructive talks with authorities in Pakistan on economic policy and reform efforts to reduce vulnerabilities during an unscheduled staff visit. The unusual visit from Nov 12 to Nov 15 discussed a $7-billion bailout within six weeks of its approval by the IMF board, but came too early for the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), due in the first quarter of 2025. “We are encouraged by the authorities’ reaffirmed commitment to the economic reforms supported by the 2024 EFF,” Nathan Porter, the chief of the IMF’s Pakistan mission, who led the talks, said in a statement. The constructive discussions on economic policy and reform efforts to reduce vulnerabilities would help to lay the basis for stronger and sustainable growth, he added. The mission did not state the weaknesses, but sources in Pakistan’s finance ministry have said some major lapses prompted the IMF to intervene. Among these were a shortfall of nearly 190 billion rupees ($685 million) in revenue collection during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The ******* also saw an external financing gap of $2.5 billion, while Pakistan ******* in the bid to sell its national airline, a major setback on the path to privatising loss-making state-owned enterprises, required by the IMF. Losses running into billions of dollars in the power and gas sector, the main ***** in the economy, were also discussed, the IMF said, adding that structural energy reforms were critical to restore the sector’s viability. Both sides agreed on the need to continue prudent fiscal and monetary policies, and mobilise revenue from untapped tax bases, the mission added. Pakistan has struggled for decades with *****-and-bust economic cycles, prompting 23 IMF bailouts for the South ****** nation since 1958. (Reporting by Jasper Ward in Washington and Asif Shahzad in Islamabad; Editing by Leslie Adler and Clarence Fernandez) Source link #IMF #Pakistan #wrap #unscheduled #talks #billion #bailout Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Zelensky says war will ‘end sooner’ once Trump becomes US president Zelensky says war will ‘end sooner’ once Trump becomes US president Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is certain the war with Russia will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes US president. Zelensky said he had a “constructive exchange” with Trump during their phone conversation after his victory in the US presidential election. He did not say whether Trump had made any demands regarding possible talks with Russia, but said he’d not heard anything from him that was contrary to Ukraine’s position. Trump has consistently said his priority is to end the war and stop what he says is a drain on US resources, in the form of military aid to Ukraine. “It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policies of the team that will now lead the White House. This is their approach, their promise to their citizens,” Zelensky said in an interview with the Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne. He added that Ukraine “must do everything so that this war ends next year, ends through diplomatic means”. The situation on the battlefield is difficult, with Russian forces making advances, Zelensky said. He said US legislation only allows him to meet with Trump after his inauguration in January. Trump and Zelensky have long had a tumultuous relationship. Trump was impeached in 2019 over accusations that he pressured Zelensky to dig up damaging information on the Biden family. Despite years of differences, Trump has insisted he had a very good relationship with Zelensky. When the pair met in New York in September, Trump said he “learned a lot” from the meeting and said he would get the war “resolved very quickly”. Trump has yet to divulge how he intends to end the war. His Democratic opponents have accused him of cosying up to Russian President Vladimir ****** and say his approach to the war amounts to surrender for Ukraine that will endanger all of Europe. But ******* Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who spoke with Trump following his election win, told ******* media that the incoming US leader had a “more nuanced” position on the war than was commonly assumed. Scholz told the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper that his call with Trump was “perhaps surprisingly, a very detailed and good conversation”. Earlier this year, the US House of Representatives approved a $61bn (£49bn) package in military aid for Ukraine to help combat Russia’s invasion. The US has been the biggest arms supplier to Ukraine – between February 2022 and the end of June 2024, it delivered or committed weapons and equipment worth $55.5bn (£41.5bn), according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a ******* research organisation. Source link #Zelensky #war #sooner #Trump #president Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Three ******* after plane crashes into paddock Three ******* after plane crashes into paddock A pilot and two passengers have ***** after a plane crashed into a paddock and caught alight. Emergency services were called to the ****** in Tinamba West in Victoria’s East Gippsland on Saturday afternoon. Police were told the aircraft was circling the area before it crashed and set on *****. The pilot and two passengers, who were the only occupants onboard and are yet to be formally identified, ***** at the scene. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Source link #******* #plane #crashes #paddock Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds Research led by the University of Tartu has revealed a potential link between industrial air pollution and localised snowfall. Observations using both satellite and ground-based radar indicate that industrial facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia may trigger local snowfall by causing ice to form in supercooled clouds. This phenomenon, observed near factories such as copper smelters and coal power plants, results from the release of aerosol particles that interact with clouds in specific atmospheric conditions. Dr V. Toll, an associate professor at the University of Tartu, highlighted the importance of cross-disciplinary research in identifying this process. Aerosols and Snow Formation Industries, especially those involved in cement production, metallurgy, and fossil fuel combustion, emit aerosols—tiny solid and liquid particles that significantly affect cloud properties. Aerosols have been shown to increase the number of cloud droplets, thereby brightening clouds and reducing solar radiation reaching the Earth’s surface. However, the new findings suggest that, in certain conditions, these particles also trigger the freezing of liquid cloud droplets, resulting in snowfall downwind from industrial sites. Weather radar images taken near industrial locations in Canada and Russia show unique plumes of snowfall, a discovery corroborated by satellite data indicating concurrent reductions in cloud cover. Supercooling in Cloud Droplets Cloud droplets can remain in liquid form at temperatures as low as -40 degrees Celsius in a process known as supercooling. Only when suitable particles, such as anthropogenic aerosols, are present can these droplets freeze at temperatures between zero and -40 degrees Celsius. Toll’s team suggests that aerosol emissions, combined with heat and water vapour from industrial facilities, are likely inducing ice formation within clouds, resulting in snowfall. While this phenomenon has been observed at specific sites, it is uncertain whether similar mechanisms affect cloud formation on larger scales. Further Research Required The study, published in Science, underscores the need for further investigation into the role of different aerosol types in ice nucleation processes. Future research will aim to understand whether these localised snowfall events have broader atmospheric impacts and to identify the types of aerosol emissions most effective in initiating ice formation in supercooled clouds. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. Crypto Price Today: Bitcoin Briefly Hits $93,000 Before Retreating Amid Price Correction New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050 Source link #Study #Finds #Industrial #Aerosols #Local #Snowfall #Freezing #Clouds Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Lake Oswego dad faces $2.4 million suit after prison sentence for drugging drinks at daughter’s sleepover Lake Oswego dad faces $2.4 million suit after prison sentence for drugging drinks at daughter’s sleepover PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Lake Oswego father who was sentenced to prison in June for drugging drinks he served during his daughter’s sleepover is facing a new lawsuit from one of the ****** and her father. The lawsuit, which was first reported by The Oregonian, was filed in Clackamas County on Tuesday against the father, Michael Meyden, and Yukiko Meyden, his ex-wife, according to court documents. The civil lawsuit seeks $2.4 million in damages for alleged battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Oswego Lake restrictions lifted after judge determined public access ban was unlawful This lawsuit comes after Meyden was sentenced to two years in prison after agreeing to three felony charges of causing another person to ingest a controlled substance, while lesser charges of applying a controlled substance to the body of a minor and delivery of a controlled substance to a minor were dropped. The incident happened in late August 2023, when Meyden was supervising his pre-teen daughter’s sleepover and encouraged four 12-year-old ****** to drink mango smoothies before they went to bed. As reported by the Associated Press, Meyden planned the sleepover, but the ****** didn’t go to bed at 11 p.m. as he wanted so they could be well rested for the next day. He also wanted them to go to bed so he could get some sleep. Scientists record highest number of steelhead to return to Deschutes River since 1960s According to court documents, Meyden laced the smoothies with Temazepam, a Schedule IV controlled substance that is prescribed for insomnia and has a sedative effect. Some of the ****** noticed a white power in their drinks but still drank the smoothies because Meyden pushed them to do so, court documents stated. According to the records, one girl who consumed just a small amount of the smoothie — because she “did not like mangos” — pretended to be asleep because she felt unsafe. Another girl drank two smoothies. Auditor’s office: Rene Gonzalez campaign violated Portland campaign finance laws over a dozen times Meyden was also accused of checking to confirm whether the ****** were asleep later that night, with court documents saying he put his finger under one girl’s nose to see if she was asleep and moved the girl who had consumed two smoothies away from the one who barely drank. The affidavit showed one girl texted her mother later that night, pleading to be picked up. All three of the ****** were eventually picked up from Meyden’s residence and a test conducted at a children’s hospital found they were exposed to Temazepam. Meyden admitted to making the smoothies but denied adding any drugs to them. However, a lab test determined there was Temazepam on the straws. Investigators also found dozens of bottles of the drugs in the defendant’s house, each of which had been prescribed to him. Yukiko Meyden could not be reached for comment, and it is not clear if Michael Meyden retained an attorney for this case. This story will be updated if KOIN 6 receives a response. Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOIN.com. Source link #Lake #Oswego #dad #faces #million #suit #prison #sentence #drugging #drinks #daughters #sleepover Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]