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Mark Cuban jokes with Bill Gates about Luka Doncic trade: ‘I’ve had a rough week’ – The Dallas Morning News Mark Cuban jokes with Bill Gates about Luka Doncic trade: ‘I’ve had a rough week’ – The Dallas Morning News Mark Cuban jokes with Bill Gates about Luka Doncic trade: ‘I’ve had a rough week’ The Dallas Morning NewsDavis: ‘My job’ to bring hope to forlorn Mavs fans ESPNAnthony Davis intends to ‘give life back’ to Mavericks fans after shock of Luka Dončić trade Yahoo SportsDoncic’s Lakers jersey madness Marca EnglishLuka Doncic’s Trade to the Lakers Devastates Mavericks Fans The New York Times Source link #Mark #Cuban #jokes #Bill #Gates #Luka #Doncic #trade #Ive #rough #week #Dallas #Morning #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Investigations continue after two Brits die in France Investigations continue after two Brits die in France Facebook Andrew and Dawn Searle had moved to France from Scotland about 10 years ago An investigation into the death of a British couple in France is continuing, after their bodies were discovered by a neighbour on Thursday. The pair, named on Friday as Andrew and Dawn Searle, moved to south west France from Scotland about a decade ago. The local mayor, Jean-Sébastien Orcibal, told French television that the deaths were “clearly a *********”. The prosecutor in charge of the investigation, Nicolas Rigot-Muller, told the BBC autopsies would take place on Monday, adding: “Investigations are currently taking place.” The couple’s bodies were found at about 12:20 on Thursday at their home in the hamlet of Les Pesquiès, in a rural area north of the city of Toulouse. The discovery was made by a neighbour, who went to check on them when they failed to turn up for a planned dog walk. The area around their detached house has been sealed off while investigations take place, and local police have called in expert help Toulouse. Forensics officers spent Thursday searching the scene of the crime, with a helicopter, a drone, criminal investigation technicians and a forensic doctor deployed to the site. No criminal case has been opened so far, and police say there is no preferred theory about how the couple died. France Télévision The bodies were discovered early on Thursday afternoon France Télévision Forensics officers have been carrying out investigations at the scene Mr Orcibal, who represents the Villefranche-de-Rouergue area, told BBC News the cause of the death was still unclear. He had earlier dismissed speculation the deaths were due to a burglary “gone wrong”, and said “no knife was found”. Mr Orcibal also said the couple had become “very well integrated” in the village and used to regularly invite neighbours, many of them fellow expats, for a drink. The mayor added that Mr and Mrs Searle had got married in the summer of 2023, and that Mr Searle had worn a kilt for the wedding. Instagram Callum Kerr walked his mother Dawn Searle down the aisle in 2023 Mrs Searle is the mother of actor and country musician Callum Kerr. He has appeared in Netflix’s Virgin River and played PC Kiss in Hollyoaks. He has also released a number of country songs. Mr Kerr walked his mother down the aisle as she married Mr Searle at the ceremony in France. On social media, he said: “Not many people can say they walked their own mother down the aisle. What a pleasure. I love you mum.” According to his LinkedIn page, Mr Searle had worked in financial crime prevention at companies including Standard Life and Barclays Bank during his career. Mrs Searle grew up in Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders, and Mr Searle was originally from England. The couple – who were in their 60s – lived in Musselburgh, near Edinburgh, before they moved to Les Pesquiès, which is south of Villefranche-de-Rouergue. A spokesperson for the ***’s Foreign Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British couple who died in France and are liaising with the local authorities.” Source link #Investigations #continue #Brits #die #France Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Melbourne United lock down second with win over Phoenix Melbourne United lock down second with win over Phoenix Melbourne United have locked down second spot on the NBL ladder after overcoming a scare to post a 103-93 win over rivals South East Melbourne. United entered Saturday night’s sellout match at John Cain Arena knowing they would be guaranteed to finish second – as long as they didn’t lose by 23 points or more. Things were looking dicey when they trailed by 12 points early in the third quarter. But a 12-0 run got Melbourne back on even terms and into a safe zone, and they pushed ahead from there to secure victory. Second spot means Melbourne United (19-10) are now safely through to the semi-finals, instead of having to feature in a play-in match. For the fourth-placed Phoenix (16-13), they now face a testing trip to Perth to take on the in-form Wildcats in a third versus fourth “seeding qualifier” on Tuesday night. The winner of that match goes through to the semi-finals, with the loser to face either Adelaide or Sydney in a cut-throat “play-in” game. The Kings host Adelaide on Thursday night for the “play-in qualifier”, with the loser of that match eliminated. Melbourne, who were again without Jack White (back), had plenty of contributors against the Phoenix. Shea Ili scored 18 points, while Kyle Bowen (15 points, seven rebounds), Tanner Krebs (16 points) and Matthew Dellavedova (14 points, six assists) also chipped in. Ben Ayre top-scored for Phoenix with 15 points, while Matt Hurt (14 points, seven rebounds) was also important. United led 30-26 following a high-scoring opening term, and the margin extended to six points early in the second quarter before the Phoenix hit their groove. South East Melbourne nailed some big shots as they opened up a 63-51 advantage in the third quarter. But with the likes of Bowen, Dellavedova and Ili all working hard, United turned the tables, dominating the rest of the match to run out easy winners. Chris Goulding (12 points) also hit a crucial late three-pointer to ensure there would be no late Phoenix fightback. Krebs ended the night 4-of-5 from the perimeter in an excellent shooting display. Source link #Melbourne #United #lock #win #Phoenix Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

These Paleolithic Skulls Had Odd Tooth Damage. One Anthropologist Says It was Caused By Cheek Piercings. These Paleolithic Skulls Had Odd Tooth Damage. One Anthropologist Says It was Caused By Cheek Piercings. “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” Skulls from Paleolithic Europe’s Pavlovian people have long been noted for their damaged teeth, with wear patterns evident along their outer surfaces. A new study posits a theory that this damage came not from eating or carrying an object in the mouth, but from cheek piercings The study posits that these piercings—which could have been placed as early as childhood—would have been undertaken as a means of showing membership to a particular group. When we think about the people of the Paleolithic age, many of us tend to picture a primitive fight for survival. Their lives are often depicted simply as a search for food and shelter, bereft of any sense of self or concept of the collective (outside of as a means of protection). But that narrow lens can prevent us not just from generally understanding humanity’s ancestors better, but from being able to correctly interpret specific archaeological and anthropological findings. Now, a recent study—published in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology and reported on by Live Science—serves as an example of why it’s important to step out of those limiting preconceptions when considering the past. As Live Science notes, the presence of flat patches on the teeth of some Paleolithic Europeans belonging to a group known as the Pavlovians has “puzzled archaeologists for centuries.” It was a mystery that similarly intrigued biological anthropologist John Willman of the University of Coimbra in Portugal. “There was a long history of discussion of the strange wear on the canines and cheek teeth of these individuals,” Willman told Live Science, “but no one really knew what caused the wear.” The wearing down of tooth enamel is a completely normal experience, and happens as a result of typical actions like chewing. However, the damage done to these ancient teeth was on the cheek side of the tooth—not the chewing surface. What could have caused such distinct damage? The theory Willman settled on looked outside of eating, and indeed, beyond the sphere of actions undertaken merely for survival. Instead, Willman’s hypothesis hinges on an accoutrement that can be found everywhere from hunter-gatherer tribes to heavy metal concerts. In Willman’s estimation, the dental damage was done by labrets—what we would now refer to as cheek piercings. Willman’s study involved analyzing dozens of Pavlovian skulls. To date, no labrets—a term that originates from the Latin word for “lip” and can apply to either cheek or lower lip piercings—have been found with any of the Pavlovian remains, though it’s possible that’s because they were made from an organic material like wood or leather that would have decomposed over time. As such, Willman’s research had to rely on studying the manner in which the teeth had been distorted. “Getting your first labret seemed to have occurred in childhood, since wear is documented in some baby teeth,” Willman said. Per Live Science, Willman found that adults appeared to have a “higher degree of cheek-region enamel wear across more teeth than kids did,” which could suggest an increase in labret size over time. While considered safe, labrets can cause tooth and gum damage in instances where proper care isn’t taken in placement or care. Willman saw evidence of this in some of the skulls he observed: “Some individuals have dental crowding, which I interpreted as an effect of having labrets resting against the teeth for long periods of time.” But while these oral adornments didn’t have any direct application to survival in the individual sense, to Willman, they appear to suggest a sense of community and perhaps even an act of self-expression. “In the case of the Pavlovians, having labrets seems to be related to belonging to the group,” Willman noted. As for the manner in which the tooth damage appeared to vary between individuals, Willman suggests that “may relate to individual choice, different life experiences that ‘earn’ labrets during life, like going through puberty or marriage.” You Might Also Like Source link #Paleolithic #Skulls #Odd #Tooth #Damage #Anthropologist #Caused #Cheek #Piercings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

DR Congo crisis: What roles are Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda playing? – BBC.com DR Congo crisis: What roles are Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda playing? – BBC.com DR Congo crisis: What roles are Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda playing? BBC.comCongo Buries Its Dead After Rebel Assault The New York Times2nd Meeting, 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council Welcome to the United NationsNearly 3,000 people killed after rebels seize key city in DR Congo, UN says CNN Source link #Congo #crisis #roles #Rwanda #Burundi #Uganda #playing #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stolen dog reunited with Norfolk owners after seven years Stolen dog reunited with Norfolk owners after seven years Louise Parry BBC News, Norfolk RSPCA Daisy the Labrador was taken from her garden in November 2017 A couple who “never gave up hope” after their dog was stolen more than seven years ago said they were “so, so grateful” to the RSPCA for reuniting them. Daisy the Labrador was abducted from her Norfolk garden in November 2017, sparking press appeals and a petition to government. An RSPCA inspector found 13-year-old Daisy more than 200 miles away in Somerset on Sunday during a routine investigation, and checked her microchip. Owner Rita Potter spoke of her joy at getting her dog back, adding: “We kept a photograph on the mantlepiece and would look at it every day thinking of her, and where she might be.” RSPCA Rita and Philip Potter never gave up hope of finding their dog Daisy Mrs Potter and her husband Philip struggled to hold back tears as Daisy returned to her home in Old Buckenham. “It is an absolute dream come true that the RSPCA found her and returned her to us – where she belongs – we are so, so grateful,” said Mrs Potter. RSPCA RSPCA inspector Kim Walters (left), pictured with colleague Andy Cook, was able to bring the dog back to Norfolk Daisy’s theft made news headlines in 2017 after witnesses spotted her being bundled into a truck by suspected ‘backyard breeders’, who make profit out of breeding animals and have little care for their ********. Police investigated but the vehicle could not be traced. Mr and Mrs Potter took part in several press and social media appeals, with support from actor Tom Hardy who shared their post. They also started a petition urging the government to do more to tackle **** theft, which attracted 100,000 signatures. Last year the **** Abduction Bill was passed. RSPCA The Potter family have been delighted to have Daisy back RSPCA inspector Kim Walters rushed Daisy to a vet in Weston-Super-Mare on Sunday, after becoming concerned about her condition. Her owner – who claimed he had only had the dog for a few years – agreed to sign her over into the care of the animal ******** charity. A microchip scan revealed she was stolen and gave contact details for Mr and Mrs Potter. Ms Walters said: “They were obviously shocked – but elated at the same time. “I was a bit choked from listening to them, and clearly how much they loved her, so it was great telling them that we could get her back home soon.” Andy Cook, behavioural ******** adviser for the charity, said: “It seems Daisy has been used for ‘backyard breeding’ and she has a number of mammary masses, she has slight hip dysplasia and her coat was quite dirty. “She really is the sweetest girl and will wag her tail whenever she sees you, but since she was stolen it is clear she has had a hard life.” Mrs Potter said: “We know she is elderly now and has health issues, but whatever time she has left she will now be surrounded by lots of love and attention.” You may also be interested in Source link #Stolen #dog #reunited #Norfolk #owners #years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Xbox Game Pass Day One Release ‘Avowed’ Comes with Blizzard’s Crown Jewel Feature as a Cross-Buy Purchase Xbox Game Pass Day One Release ‘Avowed’ Comes with Blizzard’s Crown Jewel Feature as a Cross-Buy Purchase Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed is coming out in ten days and it’s already made one big move. The game is making history by becoming the first non-Activision Blizzard Xbox title to support cross-buy with Battle.net. This means that players who buy Avowed on Xbox or PC Game Pass can also access it on Battle.net. Obsidian and Microsoft are making big moves. | Image Credit: Obsidian So besides being a fantasy RPG that’s been long-awaited, the game will also challenge Bethesda Game Studios’ upcoming Elder Scrolls 6. Fantasy RPG fans have waited a long time for the successor to Skyrim and without any details from Bethesda, Obsidian’s upcoming title may be what we need in the meantime. Avowed is coming to Battle.net as a non-Activision Blizzard title Microsoft is just making everything more and more accessible. | Image Credit: Obsidian One of Avowed’s biggest surprises is its inclusion in the Xbox Play Anywhere program with an added Battle.net cross-buy option. This means players who purchase the game on Xbox or PC (via the Xbox app) will also gain access to it on Battle.net. Battle.net has been used exclusively for Activision Blizzard titles, such as Call of Duty and Diablo. One week until early access begins for Avowed Premium Edition players! Pre-order the Avowed Premium Edition on Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on Windows, [Hidden Content], or Steam and get up to five days early access starting on February 13. pic.twitter.com/axc8YDOpK4 — Avowed (@AvowedtheGame) February 6, 2025 Play Anywhere has only worked across Xbox and Microsoft’s PC platforms, but Avowed is the first game to extend this compatibility to a non-Xbox storefront. This move could indicate Microsoft’s growing commitment to making its games more accessible across multiple platforms. In addition to cross-buy support, Obsidian’s fantasy RPG will be available on day one via Xbox Game Pass, making it accessible to millions of subscribers. But this raises an important question: Will Game Pass users be able to access the game through Battle.net? According to the official blog post, the answer is yes. Players who purchase the game for either Xbox or Battle.net or have a Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass membership can play on both Xbox and Battle.net by linking their Xbox and Battle.net accounts. Considering recent events, this is a big deal because it suggests Microsoft could be experimenting with a unified ecosystem that connects Xbox services on PC with Activision Blizzard’s established PC presence. We know the Xbox brand is moving away from consoles and exclusivity, and this might be the next move. Avowed is the game we need before Elder Scrolls 6 We’ve waited too long for Skyrim‘s successor. | Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios Since Avowed is being called Obsidian’s Skyrim, this level of accessibility could be a threat to Bethesda’s upcoming Elder Scrolls 6. But that game might be far down the pipeline so we just have to wait and see if there’s any effect. Coming back to Obisidian’s upcoming title, the developers are planning to wow us with its rich world and deep lore. According to Game Director Carrie Patel, the game’s world is going to be so big and full of secrets that one playthrough won’t be enough to find all of them. One of Avowed’s biggest selling points is its emphasis on player choice, both in gameplay and in how the world reacts to decisions. The game is also not going to be open-world, so that’ll be interesting to see. With The Elder Scrolls 6 still years away, Avowed could fill the gap for players hungry for a deep, first-person fantasy RPG. Bethesda will probably make it a massive open-world experience, so for now we can enjoy what Obsidian has in store for us. Source link #Xbox #Game #Pass #Day #Release #Avowed #Blizzards #Crown #Jewel #Feature #CrossBuy #Purchase Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Late Caceres goal denies Wanderers derby win in ALM Late Caceres goal denies Wanderers derby win in ALM Sydney FC star Anthony Caceres has scored in extra time to salvage a high-octane 3-3 A-League Men derby draw. Just as the Western Sydney Wanderers looked set to walk away with their first derby win since 2023, a never-say-die Sky Blues side flexed their muscles to deny their rivals at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Down two goals after a Zach Sapsford brace, it was substitutes Douglas Costa and Adrian Segecic who breathed life into the home side. Costa superbly set up Segecic’s 88th-minute goal to bring the Sky Blues one goal within reach of their cross-city rivals. After eight minutes of additional time, Caceres found the back of the net after a quick succession of corners. The draw will be a devastating blow to Alen Stajcic’s men, who have not won in five derby matches. The Sky Blues can finish this round as high as third (25 points) in the league, while the Wanderers remain eighth (22). A beautiful through-ball by Caceres helped Patryk Klimala draw first blood for the hosts in the seventh minute. The Polish sharpshooter made a beeline to the Wanderers’ boisterous active fans in his goal celebration, but Sydney’s lead did not last long. Sapsford returned serve for Western Sydney less than two minutes later, pouncing on the crumbs after goalkeeper Harrison Devenish-Meares spilled his save of Jack Clisby’s cross. Western Sydney went ahead in the 39th minute, with Sapsford at the source. The 22-year-old started a game of “ping-pong” with Nicolas Milanovic, his teammate sprinting down the right wing and eventually finding the back of the net. The score stood after a review for offside but was awarded as a Sydney own goal after the ball was found to have deflected off captain Rhyan Grant. Sapsford hit the scoreboard again in the 49th minute after Joshua Brilliant sent Sydney’s Leo Sena to ground, allowing Brandon Borrello to thread the ball through to the penalty box. In a near-replica of his first goal, Sapsford almost completed a hat-trick. Devenish-Meares again spilled a save, this time Milanovic’s cross, and Sapsford was quickest to react in the 56th minute. Luckily for Sydney, Caceres was on the line to clear the ball. Grant also survived a VAR check for handball. Source link #Late #Caceres #goal #denies #Wanderers #derby #win #ALM Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Senate GOP unveils $340B budget plan with Trump’s deportation and defense funds, as House stalls Senate GOP unveils $340B budget plan with Trump’s deportation and defense funds, as House stalls WASHINGTON (AP) — As House Republicans missed another deadline Friday to produce a massive budget package of tax cuts and slashed spending, Senate Republicans jumped ahead, unveiling a more tailored $340 billion blueprint focused on President Donald Trump’s deportation agenda and bolstered U.S. defense spending. Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged his own chamber’s plan for Trump’s big budget bill would slip into the weekend as House Republicans work overtime to agree to the details. After a lengthy meeting a day earlier with the Republican president at the White House, they are racing to hammer out a package that includes some $4 trillion in tax breaks, massive program cuts and a possible extension of the nation’s debt limit. “We have just a few final details to iron out,” Johnson said at the Capitol. “It’s going well, and I’m very excited about where we are and the fact we’re going to be moving this forward.” 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. But the repeated setbacks are frustrating GOP lawmakers as they argue among themselves and they fail to show progress on Trump’s signature legislative priority during the first 100 days of the new administration with unified party control of the House, the Senate and the White House. At stake are countless Trump campaign promises: making tax cuts that expire at the end of this year permanent, cutting spending on federal programs and ensuring the administration has enough money to launch his deportation operation and finish building the U.S.-Mexico border wall. The package is also expected to meet Trump’s demands to raise the nation’s debt ceiling to allow more borrowing and prevent a federal default. Trump’s message as he popped in and out of the nearly five-hour meeting Thursday at the White House was simple: Get it done. Instead, Senate Republicans jumped in Friday as they prepared to head to Trump’s private Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, for a Friday night dinner as they push ahead with their own scaled-back proposal. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, said “help is on the way.” Graham announced Friday his panel, too, would hold hearings next week to kickstart the process on the Senate GOP’s slimmed-back bill. The dueling approaches between the House and the Senate are becoming something of a race to see which chamber will make the most progress toward the GOP’s overall goals. As the House struggles, Republicans led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota have proposed a two-step approach, starting with a smaller bill that would include money for Trump’s border wall and deportation plans, among other priorities. They later would pursue the more robust package of tax break extensions before a year-end deadline. The Senate Budget Committee said that the proposed new spending would finish the border wall and increase the number of Border Patrol agents and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. The increased defense spending would include money for growing the U.S. Navy and build an integrated air and defense missile system to counter threats to the U.S. The committee said the budget plan would also include proposed cuts elsewhere in federal spending to offset the $85.5 billion annual cost, which would total $340 billion over the four years of Trump’s second term. The two chambers are racing to deliver Trump’s agenda with small majorities and little room for error. Johnson, R-La., needs almost complete unanimity from his ranks to pass any bill over objections from Democrats. In the Senate, Republicans have a 53-47 majority, with little room for dissent. It’s a heavy lift for Congress, and House and Senate GOP leaders have been desperately looking to Trump for direction on how to proceed, but the president has been noncommittal about the details — only pushing Congress for results. It all comes as congressional phone lines are being swamped with callers protesting cost-cutting efforts led by billionaire Elon Musk against federal programs, services and operations. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday the president and lawmakers discussed “tax priorities of the Trump administration,” including Trump’s promises to end federal taxation of tips, Social Security benefits and overtime pay. Renewing tax cuts Trump enacted in 2017 also was on the agenda, she said. House Republicans reconvened late into the evening at the Capitol to make sure all the Republicans would be on board with the emerging plan, particularly the spending cuts that have the potential to cause angst among lawmakers as they slice into government services Americans depend on from coast to coast. But on Friday they were not quite there yet, lawmakers said, and would stay at it through the weekend. The House GOP largely wants what Trump has called a “big, beautiful bill” that would extend some $4 trillion in tax cuts and include funding for the president’s mass deportation effort and border wall. It includes massive cuts from a menu of government programs — from health care to food assistance — to help offset the tax cuts. House GOP leaders are proposing cuts that would bring $1 trillion in savings over the decade, lawmakers said, but members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus want at least double that amount, some $2.5 trillion. The chair of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas, said his panel is preparing to hold hearings on the package next week. Arrington said he can “see the runway” on a budget plan. “We’re not far. We’re not far.” He said of meeting what he has described as a “stretch goal” of $2.5 trillion in savings over 10 years: “The opportunity and potential is there, but there’s got to be the will of the body.” Trump has repeatedly said he is less wed to the process used in Congress than the outcome of achieving his policy goals. If the House GOP’s initial meeting with Trump at the White House last month was a good first date, this one was “whether we want kids or not,” McClain told reporters. “This was a very different meeting,” she said. “It was still positive, optimistic. But it was getting down to business.” ___ Associated Press writer Darlene Superville contributed to this story. Source link #Senate #GOP #unveils #340B #budget #plan #Trumps #deportation #defense #funds #House #stalls Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sweden to tighten gun laws, restrict AR-15-style rifles, after mass shooting – The Washington Post Sweden to tighten gun laws, restrict AR-15-style rifles, after mass shooting – The Washington Post Sweden to tighten gun laws, restrict AR-15-style rifles, after mass shooting The Washington PostSweden’s worst mass shooting leaves immigrant community on edge BBC.comSweden to tighten gun laws after mass shooting at school CNNSwedish mass shooting victims include Christians who fled Syria ReutersNews Wrap: Swedish authorities trying to find motive of gunman who killed 10 PBS NewsHour Source link #Sweden #tighten #gun #laws #restrict #AR15style #rifles #mass #shooting #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Director makes film to raise awareness Director makes film to raise awareness Paul Heaney BBC Wales Investigates Andrew Jenkins Andrew Jenkins says its a “wrench” to sell his Aston Martin, but the funds are crucial to fund his film about the effect of suicide A decade ago, Andrew Jenkins wrote a list of 19 names – friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances. Every single one of them had taken their own lives. Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 50 in the *** and, 10 years on, Mr Jenkins’ list of names is now even longer – 34 people in total. But he is determined to do something about it, and is selling his beloved Aston Martin as part of a drive to fund a feature film, highlighting the issue. “I’ve known people who seem to be the life and soul of the party, only to go home that very evening and kill themselves,” said Mr Jenkins. “It just goes to show how huge this is, and we’ve got to do something about it.” Mr Jenkins and his friend, the filmmaker Peter-Watkins Hughes, got their heads together and decided to make a film about the devastating effect that suicide has on people who are “left behind”. BAFTA Cymru Andrew Jenkins (left) and Peter Watkins-Hughes won a BAFTA Cymru award for the film A Bit Of Tom Jones in 2010 The pair have worked together in the past on numerous films, including the Bafta award-winning A Bit of Tom Jones in 2009 and Cow, a short film about texting and driving which became a global hit. But Mr Watkins-Hughes said suicide was their most challenging issue yet. “We were really nervous about people being worried, that people would think we’re exploiting it or by making a film, you’d encourage people to do it,” he said. “Suicide is such a complicated and individual story – we could just say, throw our hands up and just say, ‘well, you know, there is no single rationale, but we’ve got to do something about it’. “We’ve taken advice from mental health charities on the script and had huge support from bereaved relatives of people who’ve taken their own lives. “We want the film to be a catalyst to a conversation and if somebody is prevented from going down that path, then that’s what it’s all about.” Sue Davies Sue Davies, who provided feedback on the script, and her late son Daniel The screenplay for their proposed film, Bubbles, tells the stories of people who have experienced the devastation of suicide. Sue Davies, from Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, who lost her son Daniel to suicide in May 2024, contacted Mr Jenkins to lend her support when she heard about his film. She even read a draft of the script to provide feedback based on her own experiences. “Every day I wake up thinking about [Daniel], asking ‘why?’ and ‘what if?’ because you feel like you’ve failed them,” Ms Davies said. “I don’t live anymore. I’m just surviving. I get up and just wait until it’s time to go to bed again. “If [the film] makes one person think about it – about what pain they will leave for their mum, their dad, their grandparents, their siblings, then it’ll be worth it.” Mr Jenkins said he knows the power of having conversations to try to prevent suicide. “I had a good mate who was so down on his luck he couldn’t see a way out of it, but we sat with him for hours and got him though that dark *******,” he added. “A year later he’d met the love of his life, he now has a child, and he says to me he can’t believe how close he was to losing all that – so there is always hope.” Mr Jenkins has been trying to raise money to get the production of the film off the ground, but with more funding needed, he has decided to sell his beloved Aston Martin to be able to start filming in March. Heartbreaking messages Mr Jenkins said the poignancy of the film was brought into sharper focus recently after one of many fundraising events – a music night at a local pub. “One of the guys that came along – only in his 50s, seemed to have a great time and donated some money,” he said. “I found out that later that night he went home and killed himself. “I was on a massive guilt trip for a while, questioning if we were doing the right thing, but I’ve been flooded with supportive messages since.” Mr Watkins-Hughes said despite the film being his most difficult to date, it was one that he felt “has to be made”. “We want to ensure that we do justice to the subject and that there is a positive outcome from this,” he said. “To talk about the issue in a way that maybe means that people would be able to speak about their thoughts when they’re in that potential crisis point. “It’s not a panacea, it’s not a cure or solution, it’s just the start of one of the points in the dialogue so that hopefully society can better engage with people facing that terrible position.” If you have been affected by the issues raised in this article there is help available via the BBC Action Line. Source link #Director #film #raise #awareness Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Snowdome demolishes Cyril Flower Stakes field, justifying his confident trainer’s declaration Snowdome demolishes Cyril Flower Stakes field, justifying his confident trainer’s declaration Trainer Neville Parnham thought he was a moral and Snowdome didn’t let his trainer down, monstering his rivals in the Listed $125,000 Bisley Workwear Cyril Flower Stakes (1200m) at Ascot. Source link #Snowdome #demolishes #Cyril #Flower #Stakes #field #justifying #confident #trainers #declaration Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Watcher of Realms celebrates Valentine’s Day with the Star-Cross Romance event Watcher of Realms celebrates Valentine’s Day with the Star-Cross Romance event Diaochan and Lu Bu join the squad You can earn several rewards from the Star-Cross event Major summoning events update is also coming Watcher of Realms is bringing a new event for Valentine’s Day, introducing two powerful heroes to the fantasy RPG. Diaochan and Lu Bu, the power-packed couple, joins the roster as part of the Star-Cross Romance event. The event also features special stages, summoning rate increases, and various rewards to restock your inventory. Diaochan, the new exclusive hero, is a healer who grants strong buffs to her allies. As one of the most well-known figures from the Three Kingdoms era, she is as graceful as she is powerful. Lu Bu, a legendary hero, is a fearsome fighter capable of dealing long-range AoE damage while switching between two combat forms. Together, they bring a new dynamic to Watcher of Realms. The Star-Cross Romance event brings a myriad of rewards and stages to enjoy as you celebrate Valentine’s Day. You can explore various event stages that showcase Diaochan and Lu Bu’s backstory, set in a Valentine’s Day-themed environment. Once you clear all these stages, you will be able to unlock your trove of goodies. Speaking of rewards, you can get your hands on summoning crystals and skill crystals on clearing levels. Alongside the main event, several other in-game activities, such as daily login bonuses, scroll exploration, and Wizard’s Hoard, offer more ways to earn resources. Be sure to redeem these Watcher of Realm codes for more freebies! Summoning events will also see a major update. From February 14th to 18th, Diaochan will have a 15x rate-up, with a guaranteed drop within 200 draws. Other heroes will also receive boosts during this *******, including Hex and Twyla (February 15th to 18th) and Lu Bu alongside Iovar from The Star Piercers faction (February 16th to 18th). Get these new heroes by downloading Watcher of Realms now on your preferred link below. It is free-to-play with in-app purchases. Visit the official website for more information. Source link #Watcher #Realms #celebrates #Valentines #Day #StarCross #Romance #event Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Welcome to a ‘parade’ of winter weather Welcome to a ‘parade’ of winter weather Snow lovers in the Northeast and Midwest, this could be your week. The winter storm that’s forecast to spread a mix of snow, ice and rain across portions of the central and eastern U.S. this weekend “is just the next in a series of storms,” said AccuWeather senior meteorologist Joe Lundberg. “We’re in a very active pattern, with a parade of systems moving west to east across the country,” National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Oravec told USA TODAY Friday. “There’s a lot of winter weather on the way,” he added. In fact, Weather.com reported Friday that s​nowfall totals this season from Boston to New York and Washington, D.C., are likely to soon surpass what those major cities saw in the past two snow-starved winters combined. One computer model showed a whopping 2-3 feet of snow expected over the next 10 days across the Northeast, “including NYC and Boston,” said meteorologist Ryan Maue on X. Rick Waldman clears snow in front of his home in Natick, Massachusetts, on Feb. 6, 2025. More snow is expected over the weekend and next week. Saturday storm Snow, sleet and freezing rain will affect parts of the Midwest and most of the Northeast Saturday, according to Weather.com meteorologist Jonathan Erdman, writing in an online forecast. “A wintry mix could reach the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metro areas during the day,” he said. “Snow will spread into New York City and Boston by evening.” Oravec said that New York City could pick up 4 inches of snow, while the Boston area sees as much as 6-12 inches. “Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions,” the weather service warned. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.” Starting late Saturday and lasting into early Sunday, freezing rain and sleet will also be a big part of the storm, especially south of Interstate 80 from Ohio through New Jersey, noted the Capital Weather Gang. The snow should persist early on Sunday in New England before ending, Weather.com said. Folks heading to or from Super Bowl parties Sunday evening should have little weather troubles across most of the country. Two storms next week The storm parade will continue next week. “From late Monday into Wednesday, a storm will originate in Texas and move to the mid-Atlantic coast, with a larger swath of snow and ice to the north of its path, and the potential of heavy rain and severe weather across the South into the Southeast,” warned Lundberg. He said accumulating snow is on tap for areas from the central Plains to portions of the mid-Atlantic and New England, along with a risk of some sleet and freezing rain. Oravec said the heaviest snow from this storm will likely fall on Tuesday from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia to New York City. Yet another storm is forecast later next week, with the likely snow bullseye in the Midwest, Oravec told USA TODAY. Cities such as Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago, might see the heaviest snow from this system. Summerlike, then soggy in South While much of the northern tier of the nation deals with wintry weather, the south will continue to see springlike to almost summerlike conditions, Oravec said. Specifically, temperatures Saturday in the Deep South will soar to as much as 30 degrees above average, as highs top 80 degrees in many spots, the weather service said. While the extreme warmth will ease next week, AccuWeather said a soggy stretch of weather is on tap for portions of the South. As moisture moves northward out of the Gulf into the warmer sector of next week’s storms, bands of rain can become persistent from the Mississippi to lower Tennessee valleys. “In the warmer air south of these storms, periods of rain can lead to areas of flooding. There can even be some severe thunderstorms across the lower Mississippi Valley to parts of the Southeast,” noted Lundberg. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: A ‘parade’ of snow, winter weather forecast for Northeast, Midwest Source link #parade #winter #weather Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Three more hostages freed from Gaza in fifth round of Israel-****** ceasefire releases – CNN Three more hostages freed from Gaza in fifth round of Israel-****** ceasefire releases – CNN Three more hostages freed from Gaza in fifth round of Israel-****** ceasefire releases CNNIsrael Gaza ceasefire: ****** free three more Israeli hostages BBC.comReleased hostages arrive at IDF facility The Times of IsraelGaza ceasefire live: Netanyahu denounces ‘shocking’ images of freed hostages; ************ prisoners and detainees to be released The GuardianLIVE: ****** releases 3 captives in Gaza, Israel to free 183 Palestinians Al Jazeera English Source link #hostages #freed #Gaza #IsraelHamas #ceasefire #releases #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Moment three Israeli hostages handed to Red Cross in Gaza Moment three Israeli hostages handed to Red Cross in Gaza Three more Israeli hostages have been released by ****** and handed to the Red Cross, during highly-choreographed scenes in Gaza’s Deir al-Balah area. Eli Sharabi, Ohad ben Ami and Or Levy were all taken captive during the 7 October attacks and have been held in Gaza for 16 months. In exchange, Israel has said it will release some 180 ************ prisoners held in Israeli jails. The releases are taking place as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and ****** which came into force on 19 January. You can follow live updates on this story. Source link #Moment #Israeli #hostages #handed #Red #Cross #Gaza Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Another Wil lands emotional maiden Group 1 win in Orr Stakes, cutting down icon galloper Mr Brightside Another Wil lands emotional maiden Group 1 win in Orr Stakes, cutting down icon galloper Mr Brightside Another Wil scored his maiden Group 1 win in the C F Orr Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, wearing down the iconic Mr Brightside to snatch a poignant win in the colours of the late Colin McKenna. Source link #Wil #lands #emotional #maiden #Group #win #Orr #Stakes #cutting #icon #galloper #Brightside Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

****** Hawk involved in collision that killed 67 people recovered from Potomac River ****** Hawk involved in collision that killed 67 people recovered from Potomac River Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways The wreckage of a military helicopter involved in a mid-air collision with a passenger jet that killed all 67 people on both aircraft was recovered Thursday from the Potomac River, federal officials said. Additional parts were also recovered from the American Airlines plane that was bound for Reagan National Airport when it struck the UH-60 ****** Hawk on Jan. 29, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement. The wreckage recovered Thursday will be offloaded to a barge and taken to a secure location. The effort to find the right engine and tail rotor from the ****** Hawk continues, the agency said. Salvage crews recover wreckage of a ****** Hawk helicopter in the Potomac River in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 2. The development came two days after officials said they had recovered all 67 victims, including many on the plane who were returning from a training camp that followed the 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Wichita, Kansas. U.S. Figure Skating said that 28 people on board the flight were connected to the sport. The helicopter had three on board and was on a training mission from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, officials have said. The NTSB is working to determine the cause of the collision. Authorities with the NTSB, in coordination with SUPSALV, recover the Sikorsky UH-60 ****** Hawk, along the Potomac River, in Arlington, Va., on Feb. 6, 2025. The agency said Tuesday that the air traffic control display showed that at the time of the collision, the helicopter appeared to be flying at 300 feet, or 100 feet above the 200 foot ceiling generally required under federal aviation rules. The board said it needed additional information from the ****** Hawk wreckage to verify its flight track data. The plane’s two “****** boxes” — a flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder — were recovered and are being evaluated at a lab, the NTSB said last week. This article was originally published on NBCNews.com Source link #****** #Hawk #involved #collision #killed #people #recovered #Potomac #River Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Judge Blocks Trump, Musk's Shutdown of USAID – Business Insider Judge Blocks Trump, Musk's Shutdown of USAID – Business Insider Judge Blocks Trump, Musk’s Shutdown of USAID Business InsiderJudge pauses Trump plan to put USAID staff on leave CNBCTrump and Musk Bring Vast Aid Machinery to a Halt in Africa The New York TimesFederal judge will temporarily block USAID leave notices and overseas evacuations Government Executive Source link #Judge #Blocks #Trump #Musk039s #Shutdown #USAID #Business #Insider Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Irish eyes on extending lead in one-off Zimbabwe Test Irish eyes on extending lead in one-off Zimbabwe Test Ireland opened up a 76-run lead with nine wickets in hand after the second day of the one-off cricket Test against Zimbabwe. The tourists, who were dismissed for 260 in their first innings, were 1-83 in their second innings at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Friday (Saturday AEDT). Captain Andy Balbirnie will resume the third morning on 32, with Curtis Campher on 14. Peter Moor was the only wicket to fall in Ireland’s second innings, dismissed for 30. Zimbabwe took a slender first-innings advantage of seven runs as debutant Nick Welch top-scored with 90. However, Welch found little support from his teammates as the home side lost wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 267. Blessing Muzarabani followed up his career-best figures of 7-58 with the ball with his top Test score of 47 batting at No.10 to boost Zimbabwe’s total. Barry McCarthy (4-75) and Andy McBrine (3-59) were the pick of the Ireland bowlers. Source link #Irish #eyes #extending #lead #oneoff #Zimbabwe #Test Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

President Donald Trump Wants to Change Social Security, but It Comes With a Potentially Big Cost to Retirees President Donald Trump Wants to Change Social Security, but It Comes With a Potentially Big Cost to Retirees When 2025 began, nearly 52 million retired workers were bringing home an average monthly check of $1,975.34 from Social Security. Though this might sound like a modest amount of income, it’s often a necessity to help aging Americans make ends meet. For 23 years, national pollster Gallup has conducted an annual survey to gauge the reliance of retirees on their monthly Social Security check. Without fail, all 23 years showed that 80% to 90% of respondents (including 88% in 2024) required their Social Security benefit, in some capacity, to cover their expenses. While maintaining the health of Social Security should be a priority for elected officials, the reality is that the foundation of America’s leading retirement program has been weakening for 40 years. Current and future beneficiaries are counting on lawmakers — including President Donald Trump — to strengthen the program. The problem is that not all proposed changes to Social Security improve its financial footing. President Trump signing paperwork in the Oval Office. Image source: Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead, courtesy of the National Archives. Before digging into what President Trump has proposed be done with America’s leading retirement program, it’s important to understand the dynamics of how we got to where we are now. In each of the last 85 years, the Social Security Board of Trustees has released a report that details every dollar in income the program brings in, as well as where those dollars end up. More importantly, the Trustees Report examines the future solvency of Social Security’s trust funds by taking into account changes to fiscal and monetary policy, as well as myriad demographic shifts. Since 1985, the Trustees Report has projected a long-term funding obligation shortfall. In this sense, “long-term” refers to the 75-year ******* following the release of a Trustees Report. This means estimated income collected over 75 years, inclusive of cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), won’t fully cover outlays, such as benefits and, to a far lesser extent, administrative expenses to run the Social Security program. As of 2024, Social Security’s long-term funding obligation shortfall was $23.2 trillion, which is up $800 billion from the prior-year report. The ******* worry is that the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund (OASI) is forecast to exhaust its asset reserves by 2033. Although the OASI is no danger of bankruptcy or insolvency, the existing payout schedule, including COLAs, for retired workers and survivor beneficiaries is at risk beyond 2033. If the OASI’s asset reserves are fully depleted, the Trustees estimate sweeping benefit cuts of 21% will be needed for the OASI to sustain payouts through 2098, without the need for any further reductions. Story Continues The blame for Social Security’s weakening financial outlook has absolutely nothing to do with myths of Congressional theft or undocumented migrants receiving traditional benefits. Rather, it’s a function of ongoing demographic shifts, such as a historically low U.S. birth rate, a more than halving in legal net migration into the U.S., and rising income inequality. The OASI’s asset reserves are forecast to run dry by 2033. US Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund Assets at End of Year data by YCharts. The unwritten rule of thumb on Capitol Hill is to avoid the proverbial third rail of politics, Social Security. Even though most lawmakers recognize that America’s top social program is ailing, making changes would almost certainly result in select groups of people being worse off than they were before. However, presidential candidates don’t have the luxury of taking no stance on key issues. While Trump has predominantly taken a hands-off approach with Social Security, he did allude to a big change he’d like to see made in late July. In a post on the president’s social media platform Truth Social, then-candidate Trump wrote, “Seniors should not pay tax on Social Security.” He reiterated this stance roughly a week later in a Fox & Friends interview. The taxation of Social Security benefits began four decades ago. With the program’s asset reserves nearly depleted in 1983, a bipartisan Congress passed and then-President Ronald Reagan signed the Social Security Amendments of 1983 into law. This sweeping overhaul gradually increased the payroll tax and full retirement age for workers, and introduced the now-despised tax on benefits. Starting in 1984, up to 50% of Social Security benefits became taxable at the federal rate if provisional income (adjusted gross income + tax-free interest + one-half of benefits) crested $25,000 for single filers and $32,000 for jointly filing couples. In 1993, a second tier was added that exposed up to 85% of benefits to federal taxation if provisional income topped $34,000 for a single filer or $44,000 for couples filing jointly. The reason the taxation of Social Security benefits is such a sore spot — and why the president has attempted to capitalize on the popularity of removing it — is because these income thresholds have never been adjusted for inflation. When the initial tax tier was introduced more than 40 years ago, it was only expected to impact around 10% of senior households. But after four decades of higher nominal wages and cost-of-living adjustments, around half of all retiree households are subjected to this tax. Ending the taxation of benefits would be met with big smiles from retirees, but would also come with a flurry of unintended consequences. Image source: Getty Images. The advantage of removing the taxation of Social Security benefits is simple: It would allow around half of all retired-worker beneficiaries to keep more of what they receive. But this shortsighted action has potentially serious long-term consequences that could cost retirees big-time. In 2023, Social Security brought in $1.351 trillion in income, more than 91% of which came from the 12.4% payroll tax on earned income (wages and salary, but not investment income). Even though the tax on benefits “only” generated $50.7 billion in 2023 for Social Security, it’s becoming a progressively more important source of income. According to the 2024 Trustees Report, the taxation of benefits was estimated to generate $943.9 billion in cumulative income between 2024 and 2033. While removing this tax would increase what select retirees are able to keep for a few years, it would ultimately widen Social Security’s long-term funding obligation shortfall and shorten the OASI’s asset reserve depletion timeline. This is a good time to mention that Trump’s desire to reduce/eliminate taxes in other areas could come back to haunt Social Security. In October, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) examined the full effect Donald Trump’s tax agenda would have on Social Security. The CRFB’s analysis determined that Trump’s proposed elimination of taxes on overtime pay and tips would increase Social Security’s 10-year deficit by $900 billion. Collectively, ending the taxation of benefits and eliminating taxes on overtime pay and tips would widen Social Security’s deficit by an estimated $1.85 trillion over 10 years. This would expedite the OASI’s asset reserve depletion timeline and meaningfully increase how much benefits would need to be cut if/when the OASI’s asset reserves run dry. The short-term benefits of Trump’s proposed Social Security changes would be more than outweighed by the long-term cost to retirees. If you’re like most Americans, you’re a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known “Social Security secrets” could help ensure a boost in your retirement income. For example: one easy trick could pay you as much as $22,924 more… each year! Once you learn how to maximize your Social Security benefits, we think you could retire confidently with the peace of mind we’re all after. Simply click here to discover how to learn more about these strategies. View the “Social Security secrets” » The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. President Donald Trump Wants to Change Social Security, but It Comes With a Potentially Big Cost to Retirees was originally published by The Motley Fool Source link #President #Donald #Trump #Change #Social #Security #Potentially #Big #Cost #Retirees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pharrell Williams Says ‘There Wasn’t a Path Forward’ for Canceled Musical Biopic – Vulture Pharrell Williams Says ‘There Wasn’t a Path Forward’ for Canceled Musical Biopic – Vulture Pharrell Williams Says ‘There Wasn’t a Path Forward’ for Canceled Musical Biopic VulturePharrell Williams, Michel Gondry Scrap Their Movie Musical at Universal in Postproduction (EXCLUSIVE) VarietyReport: Pharrell’s live-action movie about growing up in Virginia Beach canceled in post-production 13newsnow.com WVECNot so ‘Golden’: Pharrell VB-inspired movie scrapped WAVY.comMichel Gondry’s Pharrell Williams-Inspired Biopic and Ezra Edelman’s Prince Documentary Will Never Be Released The Film Stage Source link #Pharrell #Williams #Wasnt #Path #Canceled #Musical #Biopic #Vulture Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Raiders outgun understrength Panthers in NRL trial Raiders outgun understrength Panthers in NRL trial Canberra’s “generation next” has sent a message to coach Ricky Stuart that they are ready for the rigours of first grade after downing Penrith in the NRL’s pre-season challenge. Led by a two-try performance from crafty hooker Owen Pattie, a largely second-string Canberra outfit claimed an 22-16 trial win over the Panthers at Shark Park on Saturday. Penrith didn’t pick a single one of their grand final heroes, but there was still plenty of intrigue over the side coach Ivan Cleary named. Former Wests Tigers back-rower Isaiah Papali’i was solid on the left edge in his first outing for the Panthers, while Casey McLean – the leading contender to replace Sunia Turuva on the wing – churned through 115m. With Nathan Cleary and Parramatta recruit Blaize Talagi both coming off summer surgeries heading into their Las Vegas season opener against Cronulla on March 2, neither Jack Cole nor Brad Schneider made a compelling case to become the first-drop back-up. On the opposing side, Ethan Sanders showed glimpses why the Eels were so gutted to see him follow Talagi out the door at the end of last season. Halfback Sanders had a hand in the Raiders’ opening try when he ran deep into the line to set up Simi Sasagi for a short-range finish. Penrith hit back through David Fale, but Pattie’s introduction from the bench turned the game back in Canberra’s favour. Since Josh Hodgson’s exit from the Green Machine in 2021, Stuart has chopped and changed his first-choice No.9. Tom Starling, Danny Levi and the since-departed Zac Woolford have all shared hooking duties, but Pattie’s performance would suggest he might not be far off from staking his own claim. Pattie narrowly missed out on a first-half 40/20, was opportunistic out of ******-half, and snuck in for two tries after the break. Prop Noah Martin also charged over for the Raiders, before Sam Lane and Zack Lamont hit back for the Panthers late on. Other highlights for the Raiders, who host Cronulla on Thursday night in their final trial, included former Warrington forward Matty Nicholson sitting Papali’i down with the hit of the night in his first game since arriving from England. Promising fullback Chevy Stewart looked a handful, and Albert Hopoate, who will miss the Raiders’ Vegas trip to face the Warriors because of the impending birth of his child, clocked up 112m from centre. Source link #Raiders #outgun #understrength #Panthers #NRL #trial Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Small plane loses altitude after takeoff and slams into a Sao Paulo avenue, killing 2 on board Small plane loses altitude after takeoff and slams into a Sao Paulo avenue, killing 2 on board Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways SAO PAULO (AP) — A small aircraft crashed on an avenue in Sao Paulo on Friday morning shortly after taking off from a nearby private airport, killing the pilot and the plane’s owner, authorities said. The two were the only people on board. The plane went down in the busy Barra Funda neighborhood on the west side of the city, near its downtown. A piece of the plane hit a bus, injuring one woman inside, while a motorcyclist was struck by another piece of wreckage, the firefighters’ statement said. Both were receiving medical care. A later statement said that four more people who were injured were taken to hospitals in the area with minor injuries. Gov. Tarcísio de Freitas said on X that the two dead were the pilot, Gustavo Medeiros, and the owner of the aircraft, Márcio Carpena. A CCTV video obtained by the local television network TV Globo showed the moment of the ******. The plane slammed into the avenue a few meters (yards) past an intersection, where a line of cars was waiting to move forward. 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. Images on local media showed the plane’s fuselage and the bus on fire, with firefighters working to extinguish the blaze. The avenue is home to office buildings and there is a key bus, train and subway station nearby. There was no word as to what had caused the plane to lose altitude less than 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the private airport from where it had departed a few minutes earlier. It was bound to Porto Alegre, in the southern Rio Grande do Sul state. The Brazilian Air Force said it would investigate the accident as fast as possible. Brazil has had a number of deadly, small aircraft crashes in recent years, including one last August in Vinhedo, near Sao Paulo that was particularly shocking. Images from that ****** showed a passenger plane falling in a flat spin before crashing into the backyard of a home in a gated community, killing all 72 people on board. Source link #Small #plane #loses #altitude #takeoff #slams #Sao #Paulo #avenue #killing #board Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Review (PS5) – A Can’t Miss RPG – PSU The Legend Of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II Review (PS5) – A Can’t Miss RPG – PSU Raul Ochoa: “The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is a near-perfect sequel that follows up the previous game with an intriguing story and premise. While shaking up the story formula, the game retains many of the redeeming qualities of its predecessor and makes improvements in the right areas, including the seamless action-to-turn-based combat system. This is a cant-miss RPG that brings everything Trails fans enjoy about the series.” Source link #Legend #Heroes #Trails #Daybreak #Review #PS5 #RPG #PSU Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]