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Research finds breast ******* survivors enter a battle with fear of recurrence after becoming *******-free Research finds breast ******* survivors enter a battle with fear of recurrence after becoming *******-free Breast ******* survivors often experience a debilitating fear of recurrence after becoming *******-free, a new study has found. Source link #Research #finds #breast #******* #survivors #enter #battle #fear #recurrence #cancerfree Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Kanye West shares more anti-semitic messages after praising Hitler: Rapper is under fire following Bianca Censori's Grammy stunt – New York Post Kanye West shares more anti-semitic messages after praising Hitler: Rapper is under fire following Bianca Censori's Grammy stunt – New York Post Kanye West shares more anti-semitic messages after praising Hitler: Rapper is under fire following Bianca Censori’s Grammy stunt New York Post Ye Takes Back Apology and Calls Himself a Nazi in Social Media Rant The New York TimesKanye West Goes On Antisemitic Rant Online, Says Hitler Was ‘So Fresh’ ForbesDavid Schwimmer Blasts Elon Musk for Allowing Kanye West’s ‘Ignorant Bile’ on X Rolling Stone Source link #Kanye #West #shares #antisemitic #messages #praising #Hitler #Rapper #fire #Bianca #Censori039s #Grammy #stunt #York #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

How *********** punters continue to kick on in college football and the National Football League How *********** punters continue to kick on in college football and the National Football League Over the past two decades, a steady stream of *********** punters have infiltrated America’s college system and the NFL, all hailing from the same parish of punting. Source link #*********** #punters #continue #kick #college #football #National #Football #League Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts, no reports of significant damage – CBS News Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts, no reports of significant damage – CBS News Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts, no reports of significant damage CBS NewsM 7.6 – 209 km SSW of George Town, Cayman Islands USGS Earthquake Hazards ProgramMajor earthquake shakes Caribbean, tsunami threat subsides for islands Fox Weather Earthquake in Cayman Islands registers on Kentucky seismograph, National Weather Service says YahooMap: Tracking a Potential Tsunami in the Caribbean The New York Times Source link #Powerful #earthquake #Caribbean #triggers #tsunami #alerts #reports #significant #damage #CBS #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

First president of Namibia dies aged 95 First president of Namibia dies aged 95 The first president of independent Namibia, Sam Nujoma, has died at the age of 95 in the capital Windhoek, the country’s current leader has announced. Nujoma led the long fight for independence from South Africa in 1990 after helping found Namibia’s liberation movement known as the South West Peoples’ Organisation (Swapo) in the 1960s. After independence, Nujoma became president in 1990 and led the country until 2005. Nujoma had been hospitalised over the past three weeks with an illness from which he “could not recover”, Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba said in a statement announcing the death with “utmost sorrow and sadness”. He added: “Our founding father lived a long and consequential life during which he exceptionally served the people of his beloved country.” Nujoma retired as head of state in 2005, but continued to lead the party before stepping down in 2007 as president of the ruling Swapo party after 47 years at the helm. Source link #president #Namibia #dies #aged Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Australia chasing 75 runs for Sri Lanka series sweep Australia chasing 75 runs for Sri Lanka series sweep Australia need 75 runs to complete a Test series whitewash of Sri Lanka after skittling the hosts inside half an hour on the morning of day four in the second Test. But stand-in captain Steve Smith appeared to aggravate his elbow injury in a possible sour post-script to what looks set to be a resounding match and series win in Galle. Sri Lanka resumed at 8-211, 54 runs ahead of Australia, on Sunday morning and would have been eyeing a lead of 150 to make a game of things on a tough pitch. But their hopes appeared shot when their last recognised batter Kusal Mendis (50) skied Nathan Lyon (4-84) to Smith, who took his 200th Test match catch in the slips in the first over of the day. Smith became only the fifth man to take 200 catches in Test cricket, and the first ***********. Shortly afterwards, Smith appeared to hyper-extend the elbow he injured in the Big Bash League last month as he threw from point. The skipper had limited his throwing this series by fielding almost exclusively in the slips this series but was throwing to a trainer ahead of play. He pulled up sore immediately after the throw and tried to shake out the issue as he remained fielding. But he was in clear discomfort, with Australia’s Champions Trophy campaign set to follow the two-match One Day International Series against Sri Lanka. Australia can ill afford to lose another experienced hand ahead of the Champions Trophy with Pat Cummins (ankle), Josh Hazlewood (side), Marcus Stoinis (retirement) and Mitch Marsh (back) already unavailable. Beau Webster finished Sri Lanka’s innings just before 10.30am local time, crashing into the off stump of Lahiru Kumara (nine) with the part-time spin that had yielded a breakthrough late on day three. Sri Lanka were all out for 231 in reply to Australia’s 414, having been skittled for 257 in the first innings. Australia are now in the box seat for a first Test series sweep on the subcontinent since their tour of Bangladesh in 2006, and first series win in Sri Lanka since 2011. Source link #Australia #chasing #runs #Sri #Lanka #series #sweep Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump administration to cut billions from overheads in biomedical research – BBC.com Trump administration to cut billions from overheads in biomedical research – BBC.com Trump administration to cut billions from overheads in biomedical research BBC.comTrump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say The New York TimesNIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately The Washington Post Source link #Trump #administration #cut #billions #overheads #biomedical #research #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Emotional scenes as farm workers arrive in Bangkok Emotional scenes as farm workers arrive in Bangkok Thomas Mackintosh BBC News, London Watch: Moment Thai hostages reunite with families after 15 months Five Thai farmworkers released by ****** in Gaza last month have arrived home in Bangkok, after spending nearly 500 days in captivity. Pongsak Thaenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Watchara Sriaoun, Bannawat Saethao and Surasak Lamnao had all been working in southern Israel when they were kidnapped during the attacks in October 2023. There were emotional scenes on Sunday morning as the five men were embraced by tearful relatives at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport’s arrivals hall. “I don’t know how to put it into words,” released hostage Mr Thaenna, said. “I’d like to thank all the officials who were involved in helping us out until we’re standing here. “We wouldn’t be here without you helping us. We’re very touched and very glad to have returned to our homeland. I am truly grateful. Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said it was “very inspiring” to witness their return following their release on 30 January as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and ******. After landing in Bangkok at 07:30 local time (00:30 GMT), the five were met by a small group of overjoyed relatives and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reuters Relatives of Sathian Suwannakham, one of the released Thai hostages Reuters The five stand together at a press conference after arriving at the airport Somboon Saethao, the father of Mr Saethao, said he was “so happy” and that his family would welcome his son home with a traditional Thai ceremony. “I don’t think I want him to be far from home again,” his father told AFP. Mr Saethao moved to Israel nine months before his kidnap in search of a better income for the family, he added. His wife, Wiayada Saethao, told BBC Thai reporters that the 15 months her husband was held hostage were a ******* of suffering. “Don’t be afraid anymore. We’re home now. We’re in Thailand. We’re going back home,” she told BBC Thai reporters. Reuters Thai hostage Pongsak Thaenna is hugged by his father, as his brother looks on The five men will make their way to their hometowns. Boonsong Tapchaiyut, a labour ministry official, said each hostage would receive a one-time payment of around £14,510 (600,000 baht), along with a monthly salary of £725 until the age of 80, to ensure they did not have to return to Israel. One Thai hostage remains unaccounted for. “For the sixth Thai hostage who still remain in the Gaza, we never refrain from action, we do still have hope and will do whatever until we succeed,” said Foreign Minister Mr Sangiampongsa. Last month, after the handover of the five hostages in Khan Yunis Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she was “elated” that they were out of captivity. She thanked Israel, as well as Qatar, Egypt, Iran, Turkey and the United States for their work to secure the releases. A total of 46 Thai workers have been killed since October 2023, according to the foreign ministry in Bangkok, the majority in the ****** attack and some by rockets fired by Lebanon’s Hezbollah. ****** seized 251 hostages and killed about 1,200 people when it attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, triggering the regional war. At least 47,500 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s offensive, according to Gaza’s ******-run health ministry. About two-thirds of Gaza’s buildings have been damaged or destroyed by Israel’s attacks, the UN says. Source link #Emotional #scenes #farm #workers #arrive #Bangkok Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cassius Turvey ******* trial: Accused Jack Brearley, Brodie Palmer, Mitchell Forth, Aleesha Gilmore stand trial Cassius Turvey ******* trial: Accused Jack Brearley, Brodie Palmer, Mitchell Forth, Aleesha Gilmore stand trial The trial of those accused of murdering Indigenous teenager Cassius Turvey is set to begin on Monday, with the lengthy hearing expected to take ten weeks. Source link #Cassius #Turvey #******* #trial #Accused #Jack #Brearley #Brodie #Palmer #Mitchell #Aleesha #Gilmore #stand #trial Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza – The Associated Press Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza – The Associated Press Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza The Associated PressThai nationals held captive by ****** for 15 months return home Reuters.com‘Tears of joy’: 5 freed Thai hostages land in Bangkok, are greeted by loved ones The Times of IsraelThai hostages return home after over a year in ****** captivity The Jerusalem PostFive Thai hostages return home after release from captivity in Gaza last month Yahoo Source link #Released #Thai #hostages #return #Bangkok #held #year #Gaza #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WA State election 2025: Labor pledges $97m for Royal Perth Hospital emergency department redevelopment WA State election 2025: Labor pledges $97m for Royal Perth Hospital emergency department redevelopment Premier Roger Cook has announced a $97 million redevelopment of the Royal Perth Hospital emergency department. Source link #State #election #Labor #pledges #97m #Royal #Perth #Hospital #emergency #department #redevelopment Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Some Afrikaners Cheer as Trump Amplifies Claims of Persecution – The New York Times Some Afrikaners Cheer as Trump Amplifies Claims of Persecution – The New York Times Some Afrikaners Cheer as Trump Amplifies Claims of Persecution The New York TimesTrump freezes aid to South Africa over controversial land law, claiming discrimination against White farmers CNNTrump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of South Africans of European descent CBS NewsTrump orders freeze of aid to South Africa over post-apartheid land expropriation law PBS NewsHourTrump says some white South Africans are oppressed and could be resettled in the US. They say no thanks The Associated Press Source link #Afrikaners #Cheer #Trump #Amplifies #Claims #Persecution #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Dionysios Solomos: The Greek Poet of Liberty Dionysios Solomos: The Greek Poet of Liberty Dionysios Solomos, the creator of The Hymn to Liberty, Greece’s National Anthem. Credit: Public domain. February 9 marks the anniversary of the passing of Dionysios Solomos in 1857. Born on the island of Zakynthos in 1798, he is rightly regarded as the National Poet of Greece for writing “Imnos eis tin Eleftherían,” (“Hymn to Liberty”), the first two stanzas of which became the national anthem of Greece. His work had a monumental influence in uniting Greeks and creating a common national identity following the 1821 War of Independence and the establishment of a free state. Dionysios Solomos, the creator of the Hymn to Liberty The Hymn to Liberty, which was written in 1823, consists of 158 stanzas, and combines elements of romanticism and classicism. It is made up of tetrastic stanzas, in which octosyllabic and heptasyllabic verses alternate. The Corfiot musician Nicolaos Mantzaros composed a melody for the words in 1828. Based on popular rhythms, it was originally written as a four-part harmony choral work. After that the anthem was regularly played on national holidays and in the houses of Corfu merchants, coming to be considered the unofficial hymn of the Heptanese. Mantzaros modified his original melody several times – the second in 1837, the third between 1839 and 1840, and the fourth in December 1844 – before he presented it to King Otto I. In 1865, the first three stanzas (and later the first two) officially became the national anthem of Greece; in 1966, this was also adopted as the national anthem of the Republic of Cyprus. The first publishing of “Hymn to Liberty”, the Greek National Anthem. Public Domain. Solomos wrote the hymn to honor the courageous struggle of the Greeks for independence after centuries of Ottoman rule. The poem recounts the misery of the Greeks under the Ottomans and their desperate hope for freedom. He describes several events of the War, including the execution of Patriarch Gregory V of Constantinople, the reaction of the Great Powers, the Siege of Tripolitsa and the Christian character of the struggle. The Greek National Anthem Σε γνωρίζω από την κόψη Του σπαθιού την τρομερή, Σε γνωρίζω από την όψη Που με βιά μετράει τη γη. Απ’ τα κόκκαλα βγαλμένη Των Ελλήνων τα ιερά Και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη Χαίρε, ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά! Και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη Χαίρε, ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά! Και σαν πρώτα ανδρειωμένη Χαίρε, ω χαίρε Ελευθεριά! English translation: I know you by the dreadful edge of the sword, I know you by the gaze that measures the land with force. Born from the sacred bones of the Greeks and brave as in the old times Hail, oh hail, Liberty! And brave as in the old times Hail, oh hail, Liberty! And brave as in the old times Hail, oh hail, Liberty! The Greek poet of liberty Solomos, who was the central figure of the Heptanese School of poetry, is considered to be the national poet of Greece — not only because he wrote the national anthem, but also because he contributed to the preservation of an earlier poetic tradition and highlighted its usefulness to modern literature. After completing The Hymn to Liberty, Solomos continued to write impressive poetry, but never fully completed another work, and very few of his works were published in his lifetime. He had moved to Corfu and also established a literary circle there. Solomos suffered a series of strokes toward the end of his life and passed away on February 9, 1857. His remains were returned to his native island of Zakynthos in 1865. Source link #Dionysios #Solomos #Greek #Poet #Liberty Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Caitlin Bassett’s Training Diary: Embracing the physicality of footy and the ability to ‘give it back’ Caitlin Bassett’s Training Diary: Embracing the physicality of footy and the ability to ‘give it back’ If there was one thing I was most unsure about in making the transition from netball to *********** Rules football it’s the physicality, writes Caitlin Bassett. Source link #Caitlin #Bassetts #Training #Diary #Embracing #physicality #footy #ability #give Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury data – Financial Times Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury data – Financial Times Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury data Financial TimesFederal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system CNNWhat is Elon Musk’s DOGE? Why is Trump-made cost-cutting team has Americans worried? The Times of IndiaMusk Team’s Treasury Access Raises Security Fears, Despite Judge’s Ordered Halt The New York TimesMusk says Treasury, DOGE instituting reporting changes to all government payments POLITICO Source link #Federal #judge #blocks #Elon #Musks #access #Treasury #data #Financial #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Namibia’s ‘founding father’ Sam Nujoma dies aged 95 Namibia’s ‘founding father’ Sam Nujoma dies aged 95 Sam Nujoma, the activist and guerrilla leader who became Namibia’s first democratically elected president after it won independence from apartheid South Africa, has died aged 95. The Namibian Presidency said Nujoma died on Saturday. Nujoma rose to head the thinly populated southern African country on March 21, 1990 and was formally recognised as “Founding Father of the Namibian Nation” through a 2005 act of parliament. “The foundations of the Republic of Namibia have been shaken,” the presidency posted on X. “Our venerable leader, Dr Nujoma did not only blaze the trail to freedom – but he also inspired us to rise to our feet and to become masters of this vast land of our ancestors.” Nujoma served three terms as president from 1990 to 2005 and sought to project himself as a unifying leader bridging political divides. Source link #Namibias #founding #father #Sam #Nujoma #dies #aged Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sources: Saints to hire Eagles' Moore as coach – ESPN Sources: Saints to hire Eagles' Moore as coach – ESPN Sources: Saints to hire Eagles’ Moore as coach ESPNKellen Moore reportedly expected to be hired as Saints’ next head coach Yahoo SportsSaints to hire Kellen Moore: Eagles offensive coordinator will reportedly join New Orleans after Super Bowl CBS SportsReports: Saints to hire Eagles’ Kellen Moore, who will become NFL’s youngest head coach USA TODAY Source link #Sources #Saints #hire #Eagles039 #Moore #coach #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The revolutionary leader who liberated Namibia The revolutionary leader who liberated Namibia Wycliffe Muia in Nairobi & Frauke Jensen in Windhoek BBC News AFP Sam Nujoma steered Namibia from brutalised colony to independent nation Revered as “father of the nation” and the icon of Namibia’s liberation struggle, Sam Nujoma lived up to these expectations in more ways than one. His warm, broad smile and easy-going manner made him likeable and accessible. Whether donning a tracksuit to join a fun-run along Windhoek’s Independence Avenue, or insisting his driver hang back from official motorcades, he aimed to be a man of the people. Now, four decades after leading Namibia through a bitter guerrilla war against South Africa’s racist apartheid government and on to independence, Nujoma has died aged 95. He died on Saturday after being in hospital for three weeks due to “ill health”, President Nangolo Mbumba announced in a statement, adding that the death had “shaken” the country. Fighting for freedom The giant who shaped Namibia’s national identity leaves a void few can hope to fill. Namibia, previously called South West Africa, suffered decades of looting and colonial violence at the hands of Europeans who had flocked to the country around the turn of the 20th Century. Starting in 1904, ******* colonisers killed tens of thousands of Namibians in what has been dubbed the world’s “forgotten genocide”. ******* officers used ****** Africans as guinea pigs for horrific crimes later repeated by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Namibia was under ******* occupation from 1884 until 1915, when Germany lost its colony in World War One. Namibia then fell under the rule of white South Africa, which extended its racist laws to the country, denying ****** Namibians any political rights, as well as restricting social and economic freedoms. The introduction of sweeping apartheid legislation led to a guerrilla war of independence breaking out in 1966. By this stage, Nujoma was already involved in the fight against white-********* rule. The self-confessed “elder son of a peasant family” from the northern village of Etunda had a modest start in life, with little more than a primary school education. Married to Kovambo Theopoldine Katjimune with whom he had four children, and working on a railway, he held a deep passion for politics and yearned to see his people free from the injustice and indignity of colonialism. Inspiration came in the stories of early Namibian resistance leaders, such as Hendrik Witbooi, who fought against the Germans in the 1880s. By 1959, Nujoma had become the head of the Owamboland Peoples organisation, the independence movement that was a forerunner to Swapo. A year later, aged 30, Nujoma was forced into exile. With no passport, he used his cunning to adopt different personas and blagged his way onto trains and planes – ending up in Zambia and Tanzania before heading to West Africa. With the help of Liberian authorities who were early backers of ****** Namibians’ push for independence, Nujoma flew to New York and petitioned the UN to help grant Namibia its independence – but South Africa refused. Nujoma was branded a “Marxist terrorist” by South Africa’s white leaders for leading forces that fought alongside the anti-apartheid movement, posing a formidable challenge to the oppressive regimes in several southern African countries. With support from Cuban troops who were fighting in neighbouring Angola, Swapo guerrillas were able to attack South African bases in Namibia. Returning from exile, Nujoma was swiftly rearrested by the South African authorities and deported to Zambia six years later. “We knew that only military force and mass political mobilisation backed by the support of the people would force South Africa out of Namibia,” Nujoma narrated in his autobiography Where Others Wavered, which was published in 2001. He led Swapo forces from exile, before returning to the country in 1989, a year after South Africa had agreed to Namibian independence. South Africa was becoming more isolated internationally and the cost of military intervention was increasing. Namibia finally gained independence in 1990 after almost 25 years of warfare. Building a nation In Namibia’s first democratic elections in 1990, Swapo won a huge majority and Nujoma became the country’s first president. Nujoma was especially concerned with the plight of children, introducing maintenance payments obliging absent fathers to contribute to the cost of raising their offspring. He also championed the advancement of women, helping to change traditional patriarchal practices that forced widows out of the family home once their husband died. He also appeared keen to preserve stability to ensure development efforts were supported by international donors. Nujoma was re-elected for two more terms in 1994 and 1999 – when he was criticised for having the constitution changed so that he could stand for a third term in office. AFP Nujoma was criticised when he changed the constitution to run for president a third time When criticised for his style of government or questioned about his party’s political past, the wide smile could turn sour. Pointing a finger at whoever dared openly question or criticise, he would sometimes lose his countenance and hurl insults. He openly abhorred same-sex relationships, but never went as far as changing the constitution or the law to make them ********. Nujoma always valued his close friendship with Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe, yet as Namibia’s president he mostly steered clear of open aggression against those who did not agree with him. However through the Swapo machinery, he would quite happily exert pressure on the common man to tow the party line and allow the party to delve into government coffers to ensure continued rule. Nujoma’s cabinet was often dictated to rather than reaching decisions by joint debate, such was his power. When he stepped down as president in 2005 and as Swapo president in 2007 after serving as the party leader for 47 years – he handed power to his successor, Hifikepunye Pohamba. Even after leaving office, Nujoma still wielded considerable power over the party and government from behind the scenes. Yet his achievements while in office are undeniable, with many Namibians praising him for leading the country’s smooth transition to democratic rule. Since independence, Namibia has been seen as one of Africa’s success stories, with regular peaceful and democratic elections. And, despite the humiliations and injustices heaped upon ****** Namibians by white colonisers, Nujoma upheld the country’s constitution in safeguarding the basic rights of all Namibians whatever their race or colour. The policy of national reconciliation encouraged the country’s white community to remain, and they still play a major role in farming and other economic sectors. Nujoma’s ability to unify a nation of three million people – across 10 ethnic and linguistic communities – won him many admirers. In recognition of his towering achievement, the Namibian parliament granted him the official status of “Founding Father of Namibia” in 2005. Numerous international honours included the Lenin Peace Prize, the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize and the Ho Chi Minh Peace Prize. In his latter years, Nujoma disappeared from the limelight, preferring instead to spend time with his large family. He is remembered for his easy charm and unwavering conviction – father not just to a family but a whole nation. Additional reporting by Natasha Booty You may also be interested in: Getty Images/BBC Source link #revolutionary #leader #liberated #Namibia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cotton the MVP favourite as NBL awards finalists named Cotton the MVP favourite as NBL awards finalists named Perth Wildcats legend Bryce Cotton is expected to claim the fifth NBL MVP award of his glittering career after the league named the finalists for its annual awards ceremony, to be held in Melbourne on Monday night. NBL AWARDS FINALISTS: * Most Valuable Player Bryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats) Kendric Davis (Adelaide 36ers) Matt Hurt (South East Melbourne Phoenix) * Coach of the Year Dean Vickerman (Melbourne United) Justin Tatum (Illawarra Hawks) Josh King (South East Melbourne Phoenix) * Most Improved Player Ben Henshall (Perth Wildcats) Owen Foxwell (South East Melbourne Phoenix) Tyrell Harrison (Brisbane Bullets) * Best Sixth Man Ian Clark (Melbourne United) Kouat Noi (Sydney Kings) Will Hickey (Illawarra Hawks) * Best Defensive Player Shea Ili (Melbourne United) Wani Swaka Lo Buluk (Illawarra Hawks) Will Magnay (Tasmania JackJumpers) * Next Generation Award Alex Toohey (Sydney Kings) Ben Henshall (Perth Wildcats) Taran Armstrong (Cairns Taipans). Source link #Cotton #MVP #favourite #NBL #awards #finalists #named Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Roadside armed robbers took money from family in Chicago’s far south suburbs Roadside armed robbers took money from family in Chicago’s far south suburbs WILL CO., Ill. – Robbers took money at gunpoint from a couple and a woman with a baby in far south suburban Will County on Friday night and police are still looking for the offenders. The robbery happened at East 12000N Road in unincorporated eastern Will County near Peotone and Beecher, according to the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Roadside armed robbery What we know Police responded to the area a little after 9:30 p.m. after a Peotone family was robbed. The family was traveling westbound approaching South Kedzie Avenue when they pulled to the side of the road to change a flat tire on their Honda SUV. The male driver and his wife got out of the car to change the tire. Then, a large, dark-colored SUV pulled up to the family as it was going eastbound. The sheriff’s office said three males were inside and asked if the family needed help. The driver told the men they did not need help, but two of the men got out of the SUV and approached with guns pointed. One of the offenders opened the back passenger door where a woman and her baby were seated. The robbers demanded they hand over their valuables. The driver handed over his wallet, and his wife gave them money. The woman inside the car gave the men a diaper bag with her wallet inside. The robbers then got back into their SUV and drove away. Emergency responders came to the scene to check on the victims who were visibly upset but were uninjured. Will County sheriff’s deputies also alerted Kankakee and Lake County, Indiana, police about the incident and to be on the lookout for the offenders. Police began searching the area for the offenders and any surveillance video of their whereabouts. As of Saturday morning, they had not been found or arrested. What we don’t know It was unclear exactly how much money was taken from the family. Offender description What you can do Police described the offenders as all ****** men, over 6-feet tall, both with beards, dark clothing, and they wore hats. Their SUV was large, dark in color and may have been either a Chevrolet Suburban or a Tahoe. Anyone who was traveling in that area around the time of the incident and may have seen something suspicious is asked to call the Will County Sheriff’s Office at 815-727-8575. Source link #Roadside #armed #robbers #money #family #Chicagos #south #suburbs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

PGA Awards Winners List (Updating Live) – Variety PGA Awards Winners List (Updating Live) – Variety PGA Awards Winners List (Updating Live) VarietyPGA Awards: ‘Shōgun: The Making Of Shōgun’, ‘Orbital’ Latest Winners Ahead Of Saturday DeadlinePGA Awards: Winners List (Updating Live) Hollywood ReporterProducers Guild Calls Its Profession The ‘Pilot Light’ On Productions ForbesProducers Guild Awards 2025 Winners List (Updating Live) Yahoo Entertainment Source link #PGA #Awards #Winners #List #Updating #Live #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

BioWare’s Last Minute Change to Anthem Was So Sudden Even Their Own Staff Was Confused BioWare’s Last Minute Change to Anthem Was So Sudden Even Their Own Staff Was Confused In the high-stakes world of video game development, few studios are as revered as BioWare. And Anthem was supposed to be its return to greatness. It was meant to be a groundbreaking online shooter that blended cooperative play (with live service) with BioWare’s trademark storytelling. While the game is still live, it has been a disappointment. | Image Credit: BioWare But instead of a triumphant revival, the game’s launch in 2019 became a painful reminder of how bad management and rushed decisions can ruin even the most anticipated projects. From a confusing last-minute title change to a botched live-service model, the game severely damaged its reputation. Anthem’s chaotic development led to its failure The mismanagement ruined the game at every stage of its development. | Image Credit: BioWare In the final days leading up to Anthem‘s reveal at E3 2017, BioWare was in a state of confusion. And not for a small reason. The original name of the game was supposed to be Beyond, a title that reflected the studio’s vision of players exploring the wilds beyond their fortress. Staff members had even received Beyond-branded T-shirts to wear. But then, just days before the big reveal, the company was hit with a legal fiasco, securing the rights to the Beyond trademark was too complicated. Without a backup plan in place, the studio quickly scrambled to rename the game Anthem, a title that many developers felt had no real connection to the game’s theme or narrative. In an interview with Kotaku, an anonymous person who worked on the game said: Everybody was like, ‘Well, that doesn’t make any sense—what does this have to do with anything?’ This last-minute change highlighted the state of the game. Staff members were in the dark about much of the game’s direction, and key features were constantly being reworked. The studio’s attempt to capitalize on the live-service model only made things worse. The game was launched with a lack of meaningful content, bugs, and frustrating progression systems. Despite being positioned as a live-service game, the game was never able to live up to the expectations set by its competitors like Destiny. Poor decision-making is ruining the gaming industry The studios need to revamp their development process. | Image Credit: BioWare The failure of Anthem is the only case, it is part of a troubling pattern within the gaming industry that has been growing for years. Companies prioritize profit over player experience, often making decisions that negatively affect the long-term success of games. Rather than creating engaging experiences, developers are being pushed to deliver products that can be quickly patched and filled with microtransactions to make up for a lack of content. Investors and management often don’t understand the complexities of game development, and their focus on immediate returns has led to an environment where quality is sacrificed in favor of short-term profits. Sure, profit is important to keep the company afloat and give developers the necessary funds to continue developing games, but that doesn’t mean abandoning the gameplay and experience. One thing is for sure, though, it’s still live, unlike a few others. Anthem is a prime example of how management’s obsession with pushing games out the door, regardless of whether they are finished or not, has led to widespread failure. In the end, if the gaming industry doesn’t learn from Anthem’s mistakes, it risks losing the trust of its players, and more studios like BioWare may find themselves struggling to regain their place in the hearts of gamers. Source link #BioWares #Minute #Change #Anthem #Sudden #StaffWasConfused Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Cam Green: WA star eyes county cricket stint, Sheffield Shield cameo amid impending return from injury Cam Green: WA star eyes county cricket stint, Sheffield Shield cameo amid impending return from injury Recovering West *********** all-rounder Cam Green is on the verge of signing a deal to play second division county cricket this winter with Gloucestershire. Source link #Cam #Green #star #eyes #county #cricket #stint #Sheffield #Shield #cameo #impending #return #injury Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — At dawn, 65-year-old Nelly Mutandwa swapped her pajamas for leggings, a T-shirt and sneakers. She grabbed a bottle of water before heading to an unconventional workout spot: a cemetery in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. Surrounded by rows of graves, she joined other members of the Commandos Fitness Club in an hour-long session of squats, lunges and stretches as upbeat music blared. For Mutandwa, the daily routine is more than exercise. It’s her lifeline in managing diabetes. “They are resting,” she said, pointing to the graves. “I just don’t want to join them yet. That means I have to do the hard work here.” Trusted news and daily delights, right in your inbox See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. With limited fitness facilities such as gyms in their neighborhoods, older Zimbabweans are exercising wherever they can to combat Africa’s growing problem of non-communicable diseases like heart problems, high blood pressure and diabetes. Other groups exercise along highways or disused railway lines. Globally, non-communicable diseases, which are conditions that cannot be directly passed from person to person, are the leading cause of death, responsible for 41 million, or 74%, of annual fatalities, according to the World Health Organization. Non-communicable diseases currently account for about 40% of deaths annually in Zimbabwe, according to its ministry of health and child care. In Zimbabwe and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, non-communicable diseases are set to overtake communicable diseases such as ****, tuberculosis, malaria and cholera as the leading cause of death or illness by 2030, according to WHO. Previously associated with older people, non-communicable diseases are increasingly spreading to children and young adults due to smoking, frequent alcohol use, unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity. This has sparked huge concern among experts and governments on a continent that is experiencing the world’s fastest population growth and is home to its youngest population. Dr. Johannes Marisa, a public health specialist in Harare and president of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association, said doctors are witnessing “a rapid change” as more children and young people are diagnosed with NCDs. He attributed it partly to sedentary lifestyles as many people spend much of their time glued to their smartphone screens at the expense of physical movement, as well as growing substance abuse and unhealthy diets. While climate change-induced droughts have left many rural people in Zimbabwe scrounging for food, traders in urban areas are racing to get a piece of the fast food market that’s widely blamed for obesity. In Harare and other urban areas, franchises such as KFC compete with a mushrooming number of cheaper local restaurants and informal roadside stalls, public markets and even homes where one can grab a fried piece of chicken, a burger or a fries-and-sausage combo for a dollar. In response, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube in the 2025 national budget imposed a “modest” 0.5% tax on sales of doughnuts and other foods including tacos, pizza, hot dogs, shawarma, fries, chicken and burgers by retailers to encourage “healthier dietary choices” and mitigate the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. Meanwhile, some older Zimbabweans are taking up physical exercise. For Mutandwa and her Commandos Fitness Club crew, the surroundings of the cemetery suffice. Coached by Joseph Nekati, whose mother’s stroke in 2023 inspired him to help others, the free club has become a sanctuary for older fitness buffs. Eight of the club’s roughly 20 members are older people, Nekati said. “I weighed 86 kilograms (189 pounds) and struggled to stand up. I would struggle to breathe just walking in my house. Now, I’m down to 76 kilograms (167 pounds) and I can walk long distances,” said Susan Gomo, a 64-year-old grandmother managing high blood pressure and arthritis. The group exercise is also meant to encourage other older people to work out. “Some of my age mates are reluctant,” Gomo said. “They end up just eating and sitting at home. They might change their minds when they see me in great shape.” Mutandwa said she picked up the habit of power walks when she visited her daughter in the United Kingdom in 2022. She decided to try it back home in Zimbabwe, but the roads in her township were potholed and crowded. She went for solo walks on a nearby hill, but she felt unsafe. Last year, she noticed the fitness club in the cemetery, where a wide and well-maintained path provides a convenient workout spot. With three of her neighbors, she approached the coach, who happily took them in. Now the cemetery has come to symbolize Mutandwa and others’ quest to live healthier and outpace death — one step at a time. “It’s serene, it’s safe and we have a lot of space with minimal disturbances. Hopefully the (local) council can build proper facilities for us,” she said, preparing to stroll back home. ___ For more on Africa and development: [Hidden Content] ___ The Associated Press receives financial support for global health and development coverage in Africa from the Gates Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. 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