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U.S. judge declines to block Elon Musk’s DOGE from Labor Department systems U.S. judge declines to block Elon Musk’s DOGE from Labor Department systems Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Via Reuters A federal judge on Friday declined to block Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting department from accessing the U.S. Department of Labor’s systems, an initial setback for the government employee unions resisting his efforts to shrink the federal bureaucracy. The temporary ruling by U.S. District Judge John Bates in Washington, D.C., is the first step in a lawsuit against the Labor Department by one of the largest U.S. labor unions, which alleges billionaire Musk could obtain sensitive information about investigations into his own companies and competitors by accessing government computer systems. Bates ruled that “although the Court harbors concerns about defendants’ alleged conduct,” the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) had not shown it was harmed by the Labor Department’s actions. AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said in a statement that the decision was “a setback, but not a defeat,” and that the union would provide more evidence to support its claims. A Department of Labor spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent late on Friday. President Donald Trump has deputized Musk, the world’s richest person and owner of electric vehicle company Tesla, space technology company SpaceX and other businesses, with leading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to identify fraud and waste in the government. Musk’s efforts have alarmed lawmakers and advocacy groups who say he is overstepping his authority by seeking to dismantle agencies responsible for critical government programs and fire federal workers en masse. Another group of federal employee unions and retirees has sued the Treasury Department to block what it says is the unlawful transmission of sensitive payment records to DOGE personnel. Treasury temporarily agreed on Wednesday not to give further access while the case plays out. In the Labor Department lawsuit, the AFL-CIO asked the court to block what it said was Musk’s imminent plan to access department systems. The union, which represents roughly 800,000 government workers, said that would potentially give Musk access to non-public information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s probes into SpaceX, Tesla and his tunneling company, The Boring Company, as well as investigations into his competitors. The union also said that in the absence of court intervention, DOGE could access Bureau of Labor Statistics data about the health of the economy and sensitive information about government employees, including the identities of those who have filed worker compensation claims or sought protection for wage and hour complaints. The White House has said Musk will recuse himself from matters in which he has a conflict of interest. As a so-called special government employee, he is subject to some but not all conflict-of-interest and ethics rules for federal workers. Musk’s rapid takeover of U.S. government agencies has enabled the South African-born businessman to exert unprecedented control over America’s 2.2-million-member federal workforce and begin a dramatic reshaping of government. Musk has already moved to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development and says USAID is canceling scores of government consulting contracts and underutilized leases. Source link #U.S #judge #declines #block #Elon #Musks #DOGE #Labor #Department #systems Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs – The Washington Post Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs – The Washington Post Japanese leader tries flattering Trump in bid to avert tariffs The Washington PostTrump Holds News Conference With Japan’s Prime Minister: Live Updates The New York TimesTrump hints at tariffs on Japan during meeting with its prime minister The Washington PostTrump tells Ishiba at the White House that he wants to slash the US trade deficit with Japan The Associated PressPresident Trump Joint News Conference with Japanese Prime Minister C-SPAN Source link #Japanese #leader #flattering #Trump #bid #avert #tariffs #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land JackJumpers win as Cairns flop from three-point land Cairns have produced one of the worst three-point shooting displays of the NBL season as Tasmania finished their title defence with a 90-83 win in Hobart. Tasmania entered Saturday’s match at at MyState Bank Arena knowing they needed to win by about 65 points to leapfrog Adelaide into sixth spot – a scenario that was never going to come to fruition. The JackJumpers were still keen to win in order to end their six-match losing run, and Cairns’ ineptitude from long range definitely helped the home side’s cause. Cairns missed their first 14 shots from the perimeter on the way to 3-of-27 shooting from long range. Taran Armstrong (0-of-8) was the biggest offender, while Kyle Adnam (0-of-4) also struggled. Adelaide and Brisbane were the only other teams this season to post just three triples in a game. Tasmania went at 9-of-24 from long range. Majok Deng finished with 21 points and seven rebounds for the JackJumpers, while Jordon Crawford (19 points), Anthony Drmic (12 points) and Milton Doyle (12 points) also hit double figures. Tanner Groves (17 points) led the way for Cairns, while Armstrong (16 points) and Alex Higgins-Titsha (15 points) also chipped in. Tasmania (13-16) finished equal on wins with Adelaide, but their inferior percentage means they missed the Play-In tournament. It means the defending champions will miss the finals for the first time in their four-year history. Cairns (8-20) collected the wooden spoon, with question marks now swirling about the future of coach Adam Forde. Doyle scored 12 points – including going 3-of-3 from long range – in the opening six minutes of the match to get the JackJumpers off to a strong start. The home side led 26-20 at quarter-time, and the margin extended to 19 points early in the second term as Deng and Crawford got to work during a 16-3 run. Deng’s huge dunk over Kyrin Galloway sent the crowd into raptures, but Cairns fought back hard to reduce the margin to eight points by half-time. Cairns missed all 10 of their three-point attempts in the first half, and were 0-14 before Galloway finally nailed one with two minutes remaining in the third quarter. The Taipans got as close as four points in the third quarter, but Tasmania pulled away again with a 12-4 run to start the final term. Source link #JackJumpers #win #Cairns #flop #threepoint #land Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182 Scientists predict devastation if asteroid Bennu strikes Earth in 2182 By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The rocky object called Bennu is classified as a near-Earth asteroid, currently making its closest approach to Earth every six years at about 186,000 miles (299,000 km) away. It might come even closer in the future, with scientists estimating a one-in-2,700 chance of a collision with Earth in September 2182. So what would happen should Bennu strike our planet? Well, it would not be pretty, according to new research based on computer simulations of an impact by an asteroid with a diameter of roughly three-tenths of a mile (500 meters) like Bennu. 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. Aside from the immediate devastation, it estimated that such an impact would inject 100-400 million tons of dust into the atmosphere, causing disruptions in climate, atmospheric chemistry and global photosynthesis lasting three to four years. “The solar dimming due to dust would cause an abrupt global ‘impact winter’ characterized by reduced sunlight, cold temperature and decreased precipitation at the surface,” said Lan Dai, a postdoctoral research fellow at the IBS Center for Climate Physics (ICCP) at Pusan National University in South Korea and lead author of the study published this week in the journal Science Advances. In the worst-case scenario, the researchers found that Earth’s average surface temperature would decrease by about 7 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius), average rainfall would fall by 15%, there would be a reduction of up to 20-30% in plant photosynthesis and a 32% depletion in the planet’s ozone layer that protects against harmful solar ultraviolet radiation. The impact of a Bennu-sized object – a medium-sized asteroid – on Earth’s land surface would generate a powerful shockwave, earthquakes, wildfires and thermal radiation, leave a gaping crater and eject huge amounts of debris upward, the researchers said. Large quantities of aerosols and gases would reach the upper atmosphere, causing years-long effects on climate and ecosystems, according to Dai and study senior author Axel Timmermann, a climate physicist and ICCP director. The unfavorable climate conditions would inhibit plant growth on land and in the ocean, they said. “In contrast to the rapid reduction and slow two-year-long recovery of plants on land, plankton in the ocean would recover within six months – and even increase afterward with unprecedented diatom (a type of algae) blooms triggered by iron-rich dust deposition into the ocean,” Dai said. Severe ozone depletion would occur in the stratosphere – the second atmospheric layer as you go upward – due to strong warming caused by the solar absorption of dust particles, the researchers said. An asteroid collision of this magnitude could cause massive loss of human life, but that calculation was outside the study’s scope. Dai said the potential death toll “mainly depends on where the asteroid impact occurs.” Scientists know a great deal about Bennu, considered a “rubble pile” asteroid – a loose amalgamation of rocky material rather than a solid object. It is a rocky remnant of a larger celestial body that had formed near the dawn of the solar system roughly 4.5 billion years ago. NASA’s robotic OSIRIS-REx spacecraft journeyed to Bennu and in 2020 collected samples of rock and dust for analysis. A study published in January showed that Bennu’s samples bore some of the chemical building blocks of life, strong evidence that asteroids may have seeded early Earth with the raw ingredients that fostered the emergence of living organisms. Asteroids have struck Earth occasionally over its long history, often with cataclysmic results. An asteroid estimated at 6-9 miles (10-15 km) wide hit off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula 66 million years ago, eradicating about three-quarters of the world’s species and ending the age of dinosaurs. NASA in 2022 carried out a proof-of-principle planetary defense mission by using its robotic DART spacecraft to change the trajectory of the asteroid Dimorphos, with an eye toward doing this in the future if one appears on a collision course with Earth. “The likelihood that a Bennu-sized asteroid will strike Earth is quite small at 0.037%. Even though small, the potential impact would be very serious and would likely lead to massive longer-term food insecurity on our planet and climate conditions that are similar to those seen only for some of the largest volcanic eruptions in the last 100,000 years,” Timmermann said. “So it is important to think about the risk,” Timmermann added. (Reporting by Will Dunham, Editing by Rosalba O’Brien) Source link #Scientists #predict #devastation #asteroid #Bennu #strikes #Earth Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman – The New York Times Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman – The New York Times Trump Says He Will Install Himself as Kennedy Center Chairman The New York TimesTrump dismisses US Archivist, moves to shake up Kennedy Center ReutersTrump says he ousted Kennedy Center chair and board members USA TODAY Source link #Trump #Install #Kennedy #Center #Chairman #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Super Bowl 2025: *** time, half-time show, Taylor Swift & Donald Trump Super Bowl 2025: *** time, half-time show, Taylor Swift & Donald Trump Just getting this far is already historic. No back-to-back champion has made it to the Super Bowl the following season. Many neutrals hoped the Buffalo Bills, led by this season’s Most Valuable Player Josh Allen, would make it to Super Bowl 59. But the Chiefs beat them 32-29 in the AFC Conference Championship and as they clinched victory, the team’s play-by-play announcer Mitch Holthus said the Chiefs had “gone past Pluto”. “To get to this point, to go further than any team has ever been, it transcends the NFL and becomes part of world sport history,” he told BBC Sport. “But to win this game, I think it would be an achievement that would never be done again.” This is Kansas City’s fifth Super Bowl in six years and they are going for a fourth win. Many neutrals are bored of seeing them win; some have even claimed they receive preferential treatment from officials. When hosting the NFL’s annual awards on Thursday, rapper Snoop Dogg even joked that Sunday’s game will be an “incredible match-up between the Eagles… and the refs”. But Holthus dismissed that as a “false narrative” and this week NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it was “ridiculous”, while Mahomes is happy to keep being “a villain”. Source link #Super #Bowl #time #halftime #show #Taylor #Swift #Donald #Trump Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Karunaratne’s Test career ends with hugs, applause Karunaratne’s Test career ends with hugs, applause Dimuth Karunaratne has played his last innings as a Test batter, bowing out to applause from his *********** rivals and hugs from his Sri Lanka teammates. The veteran opener was caught behind on 14 from Matt Kuhnemann’s bowling in the hosts’ second innings on day three of the second Test in Galle. Karunaratne immediately reviewed the wicket, but began to walk as ultra-edge showed the slightest of spikes when the ball passed his bat. In his 100th Test, the 36-year-old shook the hand of veterans Nathan Lyon and Steve Smith before sharing a long embrace with batting partner and long-time teammate Dinesh Chandimal in the middle. The *********** players formed a line near the stumps on the northern end of the pitch and applauded Karunaratne as he walked from the ground where he played his first Test back in 2012. Karunaratne removed his helmet and waved his bat to a crowd on its feet. On the boundary rope, he hugged Angelo Mathews – the next batter to the crease and another long-term teammate in the Sri Lankan batting order. With that, Karunaratne disappeared into the pavilion for the last time as a Test batter. He had formally announced his retirement in an emotional press conference ahead of the final Test match against Australia. The left-hander had pointed to his recent record as his primary reason for hanging up the boots. Karunaratne has averaged only 27 with the bat since the beginning of last year and had gone since April 2023 without a Test century. In the Australia series, he produced knocks of 7, 0, 36 and 14. But Karunaratne enters retirement as one of Sri Lanka’s most prolific Test players, only the seventh man to reach 100 red-ball matches for the country. No Sri Lankan has played more innings as a Test opener than Karunaratne, who memorably led Sri Lanka to their first series win in South Africa in 2019 among 30 matches as captain. For comparison, no Indian team has ever matched that feat. A Test high score of 244 against Bangladesh in 2021, and 196 in Sri Lanka’s first-ever day-night Test against Pakistan in 2017 were two other highlights. Karunaratne will begin his cricketing retirement in Melbourne, where he hopes to complete coaching qualifications. “Hopefully I can come back again to serve Sri Lankan cricket,” he said earlier this week. Source link #Karunaratnes #Test #career #ends #hugs #applause Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former USPS worker charged with mail theft in Norfolk Former USPS worker charged with mail theft in Norfolk NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A former US Postal Service worker has recently been charged with felony theft of mail while on her route in Norfolk. According to court documents, the defendant, 32-year-old Kiesha Brown, knowingly committed mail theft and check fraud on several occasions between June of 2023 and February of 2024 in an attempt to “support her daughter and her drug habit.” Kiesha Brown (Courtesy: NSO) In June of 2023, a victim, referred to as “M.W.” in the court documents, reported that around 16 checks for their business had been stolen from the mail. M.W.’s businesses was found to be along Brown’s postal route at the time. On one such occasion, M.W. reported that a check written in the amount of $146.64, which never reached the intended recipient, ended up being deposited into a bank in the amount of $4,890.02. M.W. claimed the check was altered in an attempt to defraud the business. Several other customers along Brown’s postal route reported similar check frauds, leading to an investigation from the Office of Inspector General (OIG). In February of 2024, agents used undercover cameras in Brown’s postal vehicle, where they then caught her using drugs and rummaging through and stealing mail. When agents interviewed Brown, they said she pulled out 29 pieces of mail from her jacket. As a result, Brown was charged with three counts of felony theft of mail matter. On Dec. 17, 2024 Brown pleaded guilty to her charges. Brown is scheduled to be sentenced on April 23, 2025. Continue to check WAVY.com for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WAVY.com. Source link #USPS #worker #charged #mail #theft #Norfolk Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Donald Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve – Financial Times Donald Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve – Financial Times Donald Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve Financial TimesTrump reinstates tariff exemption for certain cheap shipments – for now CNNTrump suspends tariffs on small packages from China BBC.comTrump Reinstates ‘De Minimis’ Tariff Exemption For Shipments Under $800—Boosting Shein And Temu ForbesTrump delays cancellation of de minimis trade exemption targeting China imports CNBC Source link #Donald #Trump #pauses #tariffs #lowcost #parcels #USChina #trade #reprieve #Financial #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

1.4 Million-Year-Old Jaw Identified as New Paranthropus Species in South Africa 1.4 Million-Year-Old Jaw Identified as New Paranthropus Species in South Africa A fossilised jawbone discovered in South Africa has been classified as belonging to a previously unidentified human relative. The specimen, estimated to be 1.4 million years old, has been attributed to the genus Paranthropus, known for its distinctive dental structure. Unlike its robust counterparts, the newly identified species exhibits a smaller jaw and teeth, suggesting dietary differences. The findings indicate that multiple hominin species coexisted in southern Africa during that *******, adding to the complexity of early human evolution. Findings from the Research According to a study published in the Journal of Human Evolution, the fossil jaw, catalogued as SK 15, was unearthed in 1949 at Swartkrans, a well-known paleoanthropological site in South Africa. Originally classified as Telanthropus capensis and later reassigned to ***** ergaster, recent analysis has challenged this classification. Clément Zanolli, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Bordeaux, told Live Science that advanced X-ray imaging was used to create virtual 3D models of the specimen. Internal and external dental structures were examined, revealing that SK 15 does not align with ***** species. The molars were found to be longer and more rectangular than those typically seen in *****, with the jaw notably thicker than expected. These characteristics led researchers to identify it as a distinct species within the Paranthropus genus, named Paranthropus capensis. Implications of the Discovery As per the findings, Paranthropus capensis existed alongside Paranthropus robustus around 1.4 million years ago. Variations in jaw and tooth structure suggest different dietary habits, with P. robustus likely relying on a highly specialised diet due to its large molars, while P. capensis may have consumed a broader range of food sources. Zanolli noted that the fossil record in Africa remains incomplete, leaving open the question of whether P. capensis persisted beyond its currently known timeframe. The possibility of additional unidentified species in the hominin lineage has been highlighted, underlining the need for further excavation and study in the region. For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube. OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Search Feature to Users Without an OpenAI Account Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 Launch Timeline Leaked; Said to Get 5,100mAh Battery, Wireless Charging Source link #MillionYearOld #Jaw #Identified #Paranthropus #Species #South #Africa Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** Open men’s and women’s golf events to split up *********** Open men’s and women’s golf events to split up The *********** Open men’s and women’s golf championships will revert to being held separately. Golf Australia has made the decision to end the Open’s men’s and women’s events being played concurrently on the same courses, as has been the case since 2022. Watch every round of the PGA Tour LIVE & Exclusive on Fox Sports, available on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Leading *********** golfer Cameron Smith had been among those critical of the men’s and women’s tournaments being held together, a decision based on fears about the financial viability of the women’s event being a stand-alone proposition. “I think the biggest issue is the format and how it’s structured,” Smith said last month. And now Smith’s wish for the men’s and women’s events to not run together has been granted. Golf Australia chief executive James Sutherland now “confident that both national open championships will stand on their own two feet and prosper in their own right”. “Following our annual event review, which included discussions with key stakeholders, Golf Australia has made the decision to separate the *********** Open men’s and women’s tournaments,” Sutherland said. “We are proud of what has been achieved over the past three years with mixed-gender *********** Opens, together with the All-Abilities championship. “With record crowds and broadcast audiences there is a lot to be pleased about. “Our long-term event strategy is to build the profile of our tournaments and to showcase the game at the highest level. “This move aligns to our strategy and will allow flexibility to better adapt to the ever-changing landscape in world golf. “We look forward to continuing productive conversations with key partners and stakeholders around the location and other key aspects of upcoming national opens.” The men’s *********** Open is set to again be played in late November-early December, while the women’s event is reportedly likely to be shifted to March, starting from next year. Source link #*********** #Open #mens #womens #golf #events #split Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The flu season is so severe that it’s forcing schools to close across the country The flu season is so severe that it’s forcing schools to close across the country Schools across the United States are being forced to close due to surges of influenza and other seasonal illnesses. As the 2024–2025 flu season rages on with no peak yet in sight, many school systems are overwhelmed with sick students and staff members. In the past week, a swath of schools and even entire school districts have announced closures in at least 10 states. These include Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee, among others. It’s a measure reminiscent of the COVID lockdown era: schools closing their doors — some canceling classes entirely, while others pivot to remote learning — due to widespread illness. However, this time, influenza is the main culprit, and the school closures are short-lived, with most lasting only a few days. Flu is a common and highly contagious respiratory illness that can cause a week’s worth of ********** symptoms such as a fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose and body aches. Influenza viruses transmit easily from person to person through respiratory droplets. After a late start, this flu season is in full force. As of Feb. 7, flu activity remains high and continues to increase across the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control FluView surveillance report for the week ending on Feb. 1, the most recent data available. At least 43 states and the District of Columbia are currently reporting “very high” or “high” influenza-like illness activity, per the CDC. Flu-related ER visits and hospitalizations are also surging. Cases are soaring among children, and at least 57 pediatric flu deaths have been reported this season so far. “What worries us the most are bacterial infections that can follow alongside influenza (and) get kids super, super sick. … Flu itself and those complications can lead to death in children. … Influenza is very scary,” Dr. Jason Newland, the division chief of infectious diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, tells TODAY.com. At the same time, the U.S. is also seeing waves of norovirus, COVID-19 and RSV, which some are calling a “quad-demic.” “The viral surge we’re seeing now is challenging,” Dr. Torey Mack, the chief medical officer of Children’s Hospital Association, which represents over 200 hospitals nationally, tells TODAY.com. In addition to overcrowded emergency rooms and doctor’s offices, schools are feeling the impact. Flu season 2024-2025 So far, there have been at least 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths from influenza this season, according to CDC estimates. Nationally, the flu test positivity rate has risen to 31%, up from just 18% in mid-January, per the latest CDC data. “We’re having a very sustained, moderately severe flu season and seeing lots of hospitalizations. The numbers haven’t gone down, so we’re still in the middle of it,” Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, tells TODAY.com. In the U.S., flu activity tends to peak between December and February. However, this year’s flu season started much later than usual, ramping up in December and taking off after the holidays. According to many experts, the peak has yet to come, and elevated flu activity is expected to continue for weeks. Map of outpatient influenza-like illness activity in U.S. for 2024-25 flu season School closures due to flu Schools are breeding grounds for germs. “Children in particular are great distributors of influenza viruses,” says Schaffner. Most school facilities are enclosed settings, where there is plenty of close contact and frequent sharing of objects and surfaces, which makes it easy for flu viruses to spread. Although the school closures may seem concerning, experts say it’s not surprising to see during an intense wave of illness. “Closing schools for a ******* of time as a way of letting the outbreak pass is something local school boards sometimes have to resort to,” says Schaffner. “It won’t eliminate a growing outbreak, but it could very well slow it down.” “Schools close also because the adults in the school system are affected and need to take time off, so they can’t run the school,” he adds. Many schools are taking the closures as an opportunity to deep-clean facilities. The experts say these closures will likely not lead to full lockdowns, and are a short-lived measure. “I would hope we would never shut schools down again, but if it’s only for a couple days before this (virus) gets through everybody, that’s probably OK,” says Newland. Here are some of the states where schools are closing. Texas Multiple school districts in Texas shut down last week due to surges in flu and other illnesses. Godley Independent School District in Godley, Texas, closed after reporting a 30% drop in attendance across their campuses, NBC affiliate NBC5 DFW reported. The day before closing, at least 650 students and 60 staff members were out sick with the flu, Jeff Meador, chief communications officer for Godley ISD, told NBC5. “Our custodians …. are all working at various campuses, doing deep cleaning and sanitizing,” Meador said. Comanche Independent School District in Comanche, Texas, and Morgan Independent School District also closed last week. “Right now in our area, flu rates are very, very high, and depending on the severity of symptoms, some of these kids have been out of school having fevers for four or five days,” Dr. Preeti Sharma, pediatric pulmonologist at Children’s Health in Dallas, Texas, tells TODAY.com. Children’s Health has seen a staggering 40% increase in flu cases from the week prior, and Sharma says she’s also noticed a large volume of patients with severe symptoms. “For many, the symptoms have been more severe than in the past, and there are some reports of a higher rate of pneumonia with flu more recently,” says Sharma. “Flu positive specimens reported to public health continue to increase across all regions,” a spokesperson with the Texas Department of State Health Services tells TODAY.com in a statement. “For pediatrics, we continue to see high influenza activity. For the 2024-2025 season, we currently have 4 confirmed influenza-associated pediatric fatalities.” Ohio In Ohio, which is experiencing very high flu activity, multiple schools were forced to close this week due to a wave of flu. “Right now, if you come in here and you’re getting tested for influenza … over 40% of the time, it’s going to be positive for flu, and that’s super high,” says Newland, who is based in Columbus. “The kids all came back to school (after the holidays), and now that we’re about four weeks in the school year, they’ve all been mingling together and we see it transmit across everybody,” says Newland. St. Hilary School in Fairlawn, Ohio, temporarily shut down after 20% of students and 15% of staff were out sick, NBC affiliate WKYC 3 Studios in Cleveland reported. Coventry Local Schools in Northeast Ohio also closed this week, citing a bus driver shortage due to increased seasonal illness. Tennessee Tennessee has some of the highest flu levels in the nation. It’s overwhelming emergency rooms, as well as schools, says Schaffner, who works in Nashville. At least three school districts in Middle Tennessee have closed this week due to widespread illness, NBC affiliate WSMV-TV reported. These include Lebanon Special School District, Houston County Schools and Lincoln County Schools. “Not only are the children getting sick, but the teachers, the administrators, the custodians and whoever is working in the school system gets ill,” says Schaffner. Georgia Georgia is another flu hot spot in the Southeast. Polk School District in Georgia closed all schools and facilities last Friday and Monday due to a surge of flu and norovirus, which sickened 761 students, NBC affiliate WXIA-TV reported. The school district said the outbreaks also caused a shortage of staff and that the closures would allow for deep cleaning. “Decisions about school closures or switching to online or virtual are made by the schools … (and) typically based on the number of students, staff, and teachers who are out sick, and the quality of learning that can be achieved given those absences,” Nancy Nydam, director of communications for the Georgia Department of Health, tells TODAY.com in a statement. Virginia Multiple schools in Virginia have closed in the last week, citing flu outbreaks and staffing shortages. “Flu levels in Virginia are currently very high. … Flu infections are particularly impacting children, with nearly 1 in 5 ED visits for children being for flu. In recent weeks, Virginia has reported many large flu outbreaks in schools, daycares, and in long-term care facilities,” Dr. Laurie Forlano, state epidemiologist with the Virginia Department of Health, tells TODAY.com in a statement. Oklahoma Schools across Oklahoma are moving to virtual learning as flu cases soar among kids, local affiliate KFOR-TV reported. “Influenza activity in Oklahoma is high and continues to increase, as our influenza-associated hospitalizations reach a historic high. In January, kids under the age of 18 made up just under 60% of our influenza sentinel laboratory testing percent positivity,” a spokesperson for the Oklahoma State Department of Health tells TODAY.com in a statement. Iowa Schools in Sioux City, Iowa, and Polk County have closed down due to illness, including influenza, according to reports from local NBC affiliates. “We are seeing a marked uptick in illness among students and staff in schools across Polk County,” said Juliann Van Liew, Director of the Iowa’s Polk County Health Department in a mid-January statement. “It’s crucial that we work together as a community to reduce the spread of these illnesses and keep our kids and community healthy.” Missouri Multiple school districts in Southeast and Southwest Missouri have closed due to flu and other illnesses, local outlets have reported. “Data does indicate higher (flu) activity … with the highest rates among those in the 0-4 and 5-24 years. It is not unusual for there to be more than one cause of illness this time of year. However, the data suggests the increase in seasonal influenza A is a contributing factor,” a spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services tells TODAY.com in a statement. Kentucky In the Louisville area of Kentucky, Oldham County School District closed for three days after more than 1,700 students, 200 staff members, and 15 bus drivers were absent due to widespread illness. “The latest data from Kentucky’s respiratory disease dashboard indicate that emergency department (ED) visits related to influenza are increasing and currently account for 15% of all ED visits among pediatric patients,” a spokesperson for the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services tells TODAY.com in a statement. Additionally, schools have closed due to flu and flu-related absences in Alabama, Indiana and other states. How to prevent and treat flu It’s not too late to get a flu shot, experts say. The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get a seasonal influenza vaccine. The flu shot can offer continued protection against multiple strains, including flu A and flu B, for months. The U.S. flu season typically goes through the spring. “It’s very possible that we’ll see a second peak of influenza B later in the season … and getting a flu shot may still protect against the next wave,” says Sharma. The flu shot is especially important for people at higher risk of developing severe illness, the experts say. High-risk groups include people over 65, children under 2, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions. Besides getting a flu shot, you can take simple actions to prevent flu: Stay home when sick, avoid contact with sick people, wash your hands often, wear a mask in crowded indoor places, and cover coughs and sneezes. Anyone with a fever should stay home for at least 24 hours until they’re fever-free without any medication, says Sharma. In most cases, people will recover from flu on their own without treatment within about a week. Rest, hydration and over-the-counter fever or pain medication can help with symptoms. Antiviral drugs, such as Tamiflu, can treat or prevent flu illness and are especially important for high-risk groups, per the CDC. If you have severe flu symptoms, you’re in a high-risk group, or you have concerns about your illness, always consult with a doctor. You should seek urgent medical attention if you or your child experience difficulty breathing, a very high fever, signs of dehydration, persistent vomiting, or mental confusion, says Sharma. “Anytime a parent is worried, we encourage them to reach out,” says Sharma. This article was originally published on TODAY.com Source link #flu #season #severe #forcing #schools #close #country Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement – The Associated Press China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement – The Associated Press China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ after Panama declines to renew infrastructure agreement The Associated PressChina slams US as Panama quits Belt and Road Initiative Al Jazeera EnglishBreaking down Trump’s dispute over the Panama Canal CBS News Source link #China #lashes #coercion #Panama #declines #renew #infrastructure #agreement #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Perth Festival review: Electro-soul duo Electric Fields flick switch to launch East Perth Power Station venue Perth Festival review: Electro-soul duo Electric Fields flick switch to launch East Perth Power Station venue South *********** electro-soul duo flick the switch to launch the East Perth Power Station as the spectacular new home of contemporary music for annual event. Source link #Perth #Festival #review #Electrosoul #duo #Electric #Fields #flick #switch #launch #East #Perth #Power #Station #venue Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Idaho man accused of using soup barcode hidden in ring for Walmart theft scheme Idaho man accused of using soup barcode hidden in ring for Walmart theft scheme An Idaho man’s theft scheme involving a literal crime ring and a soup barcode just landed him in the can. Dylan Rockwell, 32, admitted to police that he used a ring with a hidden barcode for tomato soup to steal high-value items from Walmart in Caldwell, a suburb of Boise, the Caldwell Police Department said in a release on Monday. Rockwell allegedly scanned the ring instead of the actual product barcodes to pay a fraction of their cost, the release said. The incident occurred Sunday evening after officers responded to a reported theft in progress at Walmart. While police were en route to the scene, Rockwell exited the store and was heading westbound on Cleveland Boulevard in his vehicle, CPD said. Rockwell was detained at his residence and the stolen merchandise, including a grill valued at $300, was recovered. CPD said Rockwell admitted during questioning to committing multiple thefts at Walmart over an unspecified ******* of time. Rockwell was arrested and charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor petit theft, according to Canyon County online booking records. It was unclear if he had legal representation. “Sorry Mr. Rockwell, your tactics didn’t work this time but we appreciate your creativity,” Caldwell Chief of Police Rex Ingram said in the release. “We know that times are tough but your ingenuity got you some county soup for dinner.” Rockwell is still in custody at the Canyon County Jail as of Thursday, officials confirmed to NBC News. This article was originally published on NBCNews.com Source link #Idaho #man #accused #soup #barcode #hidden #ring #Walmart #theft #scheme Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NASA staff asked to take ‘inspiration’ from DOGE as employees express concern – CNN NASA staff asked to take ‘inspiration’ from DOGE as employees express concern – CNN NASA staff asked to take ‘inspiration’ from DOGE as employees express concern CNN Source link #NASA #staff #asked #inspiration #DOGE #employees #express #concern #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Six Invitational 2025 Playoffs Bracket Locked In Six Invitational 2025 Playoffs Bracket Locked In The Six Invitational 2025 is unravelling in Boston, and the group stage has already provided stacks of entertainment. Most recently, I covered comments made by M80’s Gunnar following a win over Team Liquid. Thanks to the work of M80, Team Liquid sits in the bottom of the bracket going forward. The full bracket is now locked in and we have our first matches confirmed for the Six Invitational 2025 playoffs. There are some gems hidden within the fixtures, including a clash between M80 and DarkZero and a face-off between FaZe Clan and SSG that’ll see one team move on to face G2 Esports, the tournament favourite. Six Invitational Playoffs Are Finally Here G2 Esports has stormed to the top of the standings ahead of the Six Invitational 2025, securing the top seed and earning a bye. The team performed masterfully in the group stage, refusing to drop a map and effortlessly walking all over M80, Liquid, JOEL, and Unwanted. Alongside Team BDS, Virtus, and FURIA, G2 earned that all-important bye to automatically move one step further in the bracket at the Six Invitational. On the other end of the spectrum, Team Falcons, Liquid, Oxygen, and CAG have all found themselves in a critical spot in the elimination bracket. Here are the opening matches for the Six Invitational 2025 playoffs bracket: w7m Esports vs. Unwanted FaZe Clan vs. Spacestation Razah vs. Shopify Rebellion M80 vs. DarkZero From the group stage, JOEL, Team Secret, PSG, and SCARZ were all sent home without making it out of their respective groups. It’s unfortunate, but both SCARZ and JOEL failed to win a single map in the tournament – but they don’t go home empty-handed. Even the bottom-placing teams win $35,000 apiece. The grand final of the Six Invitational 2025 will take place in Boston on February 16, and it’ll feature an intense best-of-five series. The winning team will secure $1 million, which is one of the biggest single prizes in esports. For the second-place team, there’s still a handsome prize worth $450,000 waiting for them. Who do you have winning the Six Invitational this year:? Let us know on the Insider Gaming forum. For more Insider Gaming esports, check out the news that Pred is back on OpTic Texas in the CDL SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to receive the latest news and exclusive leaks every week! No Spam. Source link #Invitational #Playoffs #Bracket #Locked Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ over Panama agreement China lashes out at US ‘coercion’ over Panama agreement China has lashed out at what it calls US “coercion” after Panama declined to renew a key infrastructure agreement with Beijing following Washington’s threat to take back the Panama Canal. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a briefing that China “firmly opposes the US smearing and undermining the Belt and Road co-operation through means of pressure and coercion”. Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan also met Panama’s ambassador to China and lodged solemn representations on Friday, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The Belt and Road Initiative is President Xi Jinping’s signature foreign policy drive to bind China closer to countries in the region and beyond by building roads, railways, airports, power plants and other infrastructure. The program has completed some major projects but also raised concerns about debt and environmental impact. Panama’s decision to walk away from it was seen as a concession to the US over the canal after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panamanian leader Jose Raul Mulino on Sunday that Panama must immediately reduce what President Donald Trump says is ******** influence over the canal area or face potential retaliation from the US. Mulino has rejected pressure from the new US government to discuss ownership of a waterway vital to global trade. Despite that, some believe Panama might be open to a compromise under which canal operations on both sides are taken away from the Hong Kong-based Hutchison Ports company, which was given a 25-year no-bid extension to run them. An audit into the suitability of that extension is already under way and could lead to a rebidding process. A drop in water levels in the canal due to drought has slowed transit through the canal, raising further complaints from Trump, although the delays appear to have nothing to do with China. Lin said the Belt and Road Initiative had brought “active participation” from more than 150 countries and “fruitful results” to Panama and China, but gave no examples. “We hope Panama will bear in mind the general picture of bilateral relationship and the long-term interests of both peoples, resist external interference, and make the right decision,” Lin said. Source link #China #lashes #coercion #Panama #agreement Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Violates the constitution’ Shelby student sues school board for shutting down LGBTQ+ game ‘Violates the constitution’ Shelby student sues school board for shutting down LGBTQ+ game A student is suing her school board after she said she tried to host a game for her club that highlighted the LGBTQ+ community. She said the board ultimately shut the game down and called it inappropriate. Channel 9′s Ken Lemon spoke with that student’s attorney about why they are taking this issue to court. The 17-year-old student explained that she presented the game created on PowerPoint last spring and said it has “. . . no depiction of sex, violence, ******** drug use, or anything else that could possibly justify its censorship.” ALSO READ: United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy However, the principal opposed the game at the time and then again in the fall. According to the lawsuit, the liaison to the school board told the student’s father that the game violated the North Carolina Parents Bill of Rights law, which “. . . prohibits instruction on sexuality, sex activity, and gender identity in school.” The family said they were then later told that “. . . it was determined that the suggested game was indecent based on community standards.” The student’s attorney, Ivy Johnson, said keeping the game out of school violates the constitution. “To suggest that a quiz game that acknowledges LGBTQ+ people and their contributions to society is indecent is dangerous and is a violation of this student’s First Amendment rights,” said Johnson. ALSO READ: Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports Lifelong Shelby resident Mike Willis said he agreed with the school board, stating, “I don’t think it ought to be in the school.” However, Shelby High School student Dennis McClain disagreed with that sentiment, saying he believed the student who was suing had the right to create an educational game for students in the Activism Club. “I think they deserve to do it. It’s only a club thing. It has nothing to do with the whole school,” McClain explained. Channel 9 has reached out to the school’s superintendent, as well as the school’s attorney for comment but has not heard back. The suit, filed in Asheville, just seeks to follow the student to play the game on campus. VIDEO: United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy Source link #Violates #constitution #Shelby #student #sues #school #board #shutting #LGBTQ #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Crews rush to recover commuter plane found crashed on Alaska sea ice before expected snow and wind – Yahoo! Voices Crews rush to recover commuter plane found crashed on Alaska sea ice before expected snow and wind – Yahoo! Voices Crews rush to recover commuter plane found crashed on Alaska sea ice before expected snow and wind Yahoo! VoicesWhat happened to the missing Alaska plane that vanished near Nome? The IndependentCrews rush to recover plane ****** on Alaska sea ice before snow hits The Independent Source link #Crews #rush #recover #commuter #plane #crashed #Alaska #sea #ice #expected #snow #wind #Yahoo #Voices Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Neil Gaiman’s ex-wife Amanda Palmer denies negligence allegations Neil Gaiman’s ex-wife Amanda Palmer denies negligence allegations Amanda Palmer, the ex-wife of British author Neil Gaiman, has denied allegations of negligence and human trafficking made by a woman who worked for the former couple. Earlier this week, the woman filed civil lawsuits in the US alleging the former couple violated laws on federal human trafficking, with complaints of assault, battery and inflicting emotional distress against Gaiman and negligence against Palmer. In a short post on Instagram, Palmer, who lives in the US, said she would not respond to specific allegations against her, but broadly denied them. Gaiman has denied allegations of ******* misconduct made by eight women. The lawsuits claim the woman was befriended by Palmer when she was 22 years old and homeless. She claims she had started working for the couple in New Zealand when the assaults began. According to the lawsuits, she alleges that Gaiman ********* assaulted her and Palmer told her there had been previous complaints from more than a dozen different women. On Instagram, Palmer, who is a member of band The Dresden Dolls, wrote: “I thank you all deeply for continuing to respect my recent request for privacy as I navigate this extremely difficult moment. I must protect my young child and his right to privacy. “With that as my priority, I will not respond to the specific allegations being made against me except to say that I deny the allegations and will respond in due course. My heart goes out to all survivors.” On 13 January, Gaiman was reportedly accused of ******* misconduct by eight women, including four who previously spoke out in a New York Magazine article. It led to publisher Dark Horse Comics cancelling upcoming work by Gaiman and a *** stage adaptation of his book Coraline has been pulled. Gaiman, 64, has denied allegations of ******* misconduct made by eight women saying he has “never engaged in non-consensual ******* activity with anyone. Ever”. Palmer tied the knot with Gaiman in 2011 and they announced the birth of their son in 2015. In a shared statement with Gaiman they revealed they were getting divorced in 2022. “After many years of marriage, we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they said. “While we will no longer be partners in marriage, we will remain in one another’s lives as co-parents committed to raising our wonderful son in a loving and compassionate environment. “We deeply appreciate everyone respecting our family’s privacy so we can focus on our son as we enter this new chapter in our lives.” Source link #Neil #Gaimans #exwife #Amanda #Palmer #denies #negligence #allegations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Clayton century means Konstas made to wait at Gabba Clayton century means Konstas made to wait at Gabba Jack Clayton’s resolute, unbeaten century for Queensland has kept returning NSW prodigy Sam Konstas waiting for his first Gabba innings. Bulls No.3 Clayton was unbeaten on 133 after day one as the Sheffield Shield returned in Brisbane on Saturday, the hosts 5-307 after being sent in by the Blues. The left-hander’s fourth first class century was a valuable one, Clayton leading the recovery after they had slipped to 3-45 in the first session. He enjoyed some luck after being pinned on the back by a bouncer with his first delivery, dropped at first slip on 98 and then scampering through for a risky single to bring up triple figures. Lachlan Hearne (63) was the more fluent of the pair earlier in the day before Clayton expanded with a series of confident straight and off drives. Jimmy Peirson (36) helped push the total towards 300 before returning allrounder Michael Neser (20 not out) and Clayton got the hosts to stumps. “Nice to get the team in a decent position (on) day one,” Clayton said. “Getting sent in to bat, we want to try get a big total on the board and drive the game. “It’s really satisfying and it’s been a bit frustrating the first part of the season … some 80s and 90s and a lot of starts. “To capitalise and with a bit of luck in there, was really nice.” It means young gun Konstas will be made to wait for his first Gabba innings after he was replaced at the top of the *********** order by Travis Head in Sri Lanka and sent home to gain experience on the seam-friendly Brisbane surface. Debutants Hanno Jacobs (2-75) and Ross Pawson (1-64) both had early joy, the latter dismissing Matt Renshaw (eight) when the Test aspirant skied an attempted pull shot to cut short a confident start. Jacobs then had Angus Lovell and Ben McDermott’s scalps in quick succession before the rearguard began. The Blues sit in third place on a congested Shield ladder on 24.2 points, two spots ahead of Queensland (19.31). South Australia (29.93) leads the way from Victoria (28.06). Source link #Clayton #century #means #Konstas #wait #Gabba Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Decade-Long Particle Survey Could Shake Up Our Understanding of Cosmic Rays A Decade-Long Particle Survey Could Shake Up Our Understanding of Cosmic Rays A complete survey of all the particle and antiparticle activity that goes on during the Sun’s 11-year cycle has found previously unknown ways these particles behave. Cosmic rays coming from outside the Solar System bring these particles closer to the Sun, where they experience changes caused by heat and other types of solar energy. It is possible that antimatter might have something to do with dark matter, and even the origins of the universe. On Earth, the Sun may seem the same every dawn that it rises and every dusk that it sets, but our star actually goes through solar cycles of fluctuations that each last 11 years. As scientists have watched our star over this most recent 11-year cycle, it has revealed previously unknown ways that changes in solar activity have affected energetic particles and cosmic rays. A huge part of this new understanding has been made possible by the The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) particle physics detector on the International Space Station (ISS), which has observed billions of cosmic ray events from low Earth orbit. In the search for dark matter and antimatter—which could be holding secrets about the origins of the universe—it uses magnetic fields to separate particles from cosmic rays based on their electric charge before measuring the masses and energies of those particles. Analyzing these particles separately is important because the behavior of a particle can give it away as matter or antimatter. An international team of researchers have now completed a survey of a full solar cycle, and the data showed some aspects of the behavior of cosmic ray particles that hadn’t previously been well-understood (when only parts of a cycle had been studied). Even the hundreds of theories out there have not been able to simultaneously explain the connection between how many particles are present during different times of the solar cycle and the types of particle interactions occurring at those times. “The knowledge of the fluxes of charged [subatomic] particles is crucial in understanding phenomena in the cosmos, such as the nature of dark matter,” the researchers said in a study recently published by the American Physical Society. It also helps us understand how the Sun modifies these particles. Another discovery found that the degree to which these particles and antiparticles are changed by solar effects depends on the shape of the wavelength those particles travel in. The shape of the wavelength depends on temperature—lower, longer wavelengths at lower temperatures look like broad waves, while higher, shorter wavelengths at higher temperatures look like narrow waves. As cosmic rays approach the Sun, wavelengths become shorter because particles are excited by the heat, and therefore vibrate faster. Cosmic rays that come from far-flung parts of the galaxy and enter the Solar System also undergo other changes brought on by the Sun’s energy. These include diffusion of particles, convection (in which hotter material rises), alterations to particles caused by traveling through the magnetic field, and loss of other types of energy (besides heat). When these phenomena happen depends on what phase of the solar cycle the Sun is in, since there are smaller cycles of activity within the broader 11-year cycle. Mysteries about antimatter are still floating in space. It is possible, for instance, that antiparticles are somehow related to dark matter—though, while neither are visible to the naked eye, antiparticles are at least detectable (dark matter has not yet been detected). How antimatter originated also remains a puzzle, which could be illuminated by the ways these particles are affected by the Sun. And an upcoming upgrade to the AMS might reveal even more. “Our findings provide a distinct channel for understanding solar modulation effects,” the researchers said in an adjacent study, also recently published by the American Physical Society. “Accurate knowledge of the solar modulation effects on antiproton fluxes is crucial for understanding the origin of antiprotons in the cosmos.” You Might Also Like Source link #DecadeLong #Particle #Survey #Shake #Understanding #Cosmic #Rays Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

WWE SmackDown Results – 2/7/25 (Jey Uso to appear, Drew McIntyre) – Wrestleview.com WWE SmackDown Results – 2/7/25 (Jey Uso to appear, Drew McIntyre) – Wrestleview.com WWE SmackDown Results – 2/7/25 (Jey Uso to appear, Drew McIntyre) Wrestleview.comSmackDown results, Feb. 7, 2025: Solo Sikoa shockingly returns to Spike Cody Rhodes WWEWWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Live Grades and Highlights After Royal Rumble 2025 Bleacher ReportSmackDown recap & reactions: No decision Cageside SeatsWWE SmackDown Preview For February 7: Charlotte Flair And Jey Uso To Appear Yahoo Entertainment Source link #WWE #SmackDown #Results #Jey #Uso #Drew #McIntyre #Wrestleview.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Six Nations 2025: Scotland v Ireland – how home side can win Six Nations 2025: Scotland v Ireland – how home side can win In Dublin last year, Ireland got off to a shaky start. In the opening minutes they gave away a penalty, a free-kick, got charged down and turned over. Finn Russell made it 3-0. An encouraging beginning. Then Scotland messed up. They had a lineout close to their own line and threw it to Dan Sheehan, who went over. That game was a proper physical battle, with a four-point gap at the end. Scotland gave Ireland a free seven to Sheehan. ‘Cheap points’ is a term used by successive Scotland captains against Ireland. Over the 10 defeats, this kind of wounding error is a theme. In 2022, while trailing 14-5, Stuart Hogg got greedy when going for the corner while Sam Johnson was free inside. Hugo Keenan put him into touch. A certain try was gone. The piece-de-resistance of calamities came in 2020, when Hogg dropped the ball going over the Ireland line in Dublin. That was in the 50th minute. A converted try would have brought the score level at 13-13. And Scotland would have had momentum. Tony Ward, the former Ireland fly-half working for RTE, said the Scots were the better team that day. In 2019 Scotland started quickly at Murrayfield only to concede via a *****-up between Tommy Seymour and Sean Maitland. The year before that, Peter Horne gave away an easy seven points early in Dublin when his pass was intercepted. Scotland butchered multiple chances that day, every error proving grist to Ireland’s mill. Every team makes mistakes but Scotland’s mistakes in this fixture tend to be absolute whoppers. That has to stop. Source link #Nations #Scotland #Ireland #home #side #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]