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Chicago residents advised to delay showers, reduce water use as Overflow Action Alert issued Chicago residents advised to delay showers, reduce water use as Overflow Action Alert issued CHICAGO — When heavy rain is expected in Chicagoland, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago will sometimes issue an “Overflow Action Day Alert.” Forecast: Rainy conditions Friday, temps in low 40 The MWRD issues Overflow Action Alerts in an effort to reduce the amount of water in municipal sewers to help mitigate flooding and sewer backups when showers and storms batter Chicagoland. WGN Interactive Radar: Track the weather near you When the alerts are in effect, the MWRD asks residents to take several steps before and during heavy rains to help avoid flooding inside and around homes, including delaying showers and baths, flushing toilets less frequently and waiting to run the dishwasher or washing machine. Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog On average, the MWRD treats 1.47 billion gallons of wastewater per day, but during storms, the number reaches above 2 billion gallons. After several days of rain, the MWRD has less capacity to hold and treat additional water. Visit the MWRD website to view a full list of actions residents can take to prevent flooding. 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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 WGN-TV. Source link #Chicago #residents #advised #delay #showers #reduce #water #Overflow #Action #Alert #issued Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed – The New York Times 285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed – The New York Times 285 of 313 Air Traffic Control Facilities Are Understaffed The New York TimesNot just Reagan: Airports across the US have struggled with air traffic control staffing in recent years, data shows CNNOver 90% of U.S. airport towers are understaffed, data shows CBS NewsTexas Rep. Doggett: Austin airport missing half of necessary air traffic controllers KXAN.comCVG has shortage of air traffic controllers, likewise some Ohio airports WKRC TV Cincinnati Source link #Air #Traffic #Control #Facilities #Understaffed #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘My mum will always be my hero’ ‘My mum will always be my hero’ Jonathan Geddes BBC Scotland News WWE Drew McIntyre is one of the biggest names in WWE As a pro wrestler, Drew McIntyre is one of WWE’s biggest and brashest villains. But away from the ring the Ayrshire grappler has a hero close to his heart – his late mum Angela. Watching his mother get on with life despite suffering from the rare brain condition cerebellar ataxia inspired him to keep going with his own, seemingly unlikely dream of becoming a wrestling star. “I guess her example is what pushed me to do the unattainable,” says Drew, who has held the WWE’s world and heavyweight championships three times. Growing up in Prestwick, at a time when the main Scottish connection to WWE came in the kilt-wearing but actually ********* shape of ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper, making a living grappling Stateside seemed unlikely. “Everybody thought I was insane, but I was adamant that I would be the first person signed from Scotland to WWE,” he told BBC Scotland News, ahead of stepping into the ring at this weekend’s Royal Rumble – one of the company’s flagship events, with a crowd of more than 60,000 expected. “My parents at least believed in me enough that the agreement was they’d support this crazy dream enough as long as I stuck in at school, which I did.” Drew McIntyre family Drew took inspiration from his mum Angela when he was growing up Drew spent four years at Glasgow’s Caledonian University earning a degree in criminology while cutting his teeth in Scottish promotions such as Insane Championship Wrestling. However, away from the bumps, blood and brawls, it was mum Angela – who died from ******* in 2012 aged 51 – who provided Drew with motivation. “She was my biggest fan,” he says. “She was living a normal life, working in Littlewoods and suddenly she couldn’t walk properly (through cerebellar ataxia). “She was told perhaps she’d never live a normal life. She fought through, she met my dad and had my brother and I. “When she became sick the ******* didn’t slow her down. Just observing her growing up, and everything she went through all the way to the end of her life, keeping her chin up and keeping a positive attitude, had an effect on me. “If I’ve got a superhero for a mum this wrestling dream’s easy.” WWE Drew McIntyre has clashed with some of the company’s most popular wrestlers, such as Seth Rollins Now he is one of the biggest names in a company that recently debuted on Netflix in a massive money deal. Having tangled with popular wrestlers such as CM Punk – in a feud where Punk even donned a Celtic top to annoy well-known Rangers supporter Drew – he dials up his on-screen persona when discussing his hopes for his character in 2025. Wrestler-turned-actor John Cena has announced a farewell tour to run throughout the year, and Drew hopes to work with him. “On the microphone he has historically been king and if you check the awards I’ve won in the past year, when it comes to the microphone I’m the king now,” he brags. “I want to go toe to toe with him like I did CM Punk, and I crushed Punk, and then I’ll get him in the ring. I’ll shake his hand and say thanks for all he’s done, but get out – this is my world now, go entertain us in Hollywood.” WWE Drew is considered one of WWE’s best interviewees It wasn’t the easiest ride to the top. After initial success when signing with WWE in 2007 aged 21, his career stalled. In 2014 he was let go, only to rebuild his career with a World title-winning stint in the smaller Total Nonstop Action promotion. By 2017, he was hot property, returning to WWE and this time establishing himself as a main event player, winning the Royal Rumble’s famed over-the-top rope battle royal in 2020 and main eventing Wrestlemania the same year – albeit in front of no fans due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He feels his current persona – an outspoken heel who claims to “speak the truth” to popular wrestlers – can be more nuanced than some past acts in an industry not known for subtlety. “There’s a certain view of wrestling, and even within wrestling, that it needs to be very ****** and white, good vs evil” he admits. “Some of us are more forward thinking and going ‘why, that’s not how life and that’s what humans are’. Look at all these other shows and they’ve got a limited number of episodes per season and they develop these complex deep layered characters and deep layered storylines. There’s no excuse that we can’t do that.” WWE Drew has competed at some of WWE’s biggest events, such as Money in the Bank Drew feels he’s developed off screen too. Now married and living in Nashville, Tennessee, he is proud dad Andrew has seen “how far I’ve come as a person, because I was an absolute mentalist when I was younger.” He’s equally pleased with the amount of Scottish talent now working in WWE, including former women’s tag team champions Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre. Last year he headlined the Clash at the Castle event at the OVO Hydro, with thousands of fans watching him fall short of the World title in the main event. However if he has his way, it could be Hampden hosting the squared circle in the future. “The next step is that stadium show in Scotland. It can be neutral ground, it doesn’t have to be Ibrox, we can do it at Hampden or Murrayfield. “The final goal will be Wrestlemania – they’ll probably want it in London, but I’d be happier if it came to Scotland.” His next return home will come in March, again at the OVO Hydro, for an episode of TV show Raw. It offers a chance to enjoy things he misses living in America – and also to celebrate in distinctive style. “I miss family and friends the most, by far,” he says. “After that, the banter – it’s a very different sense of humour over here. There are certain words that are terms of endearment back home, and I cannot stop saying them as I’m Scottish. “If I get a win on Raw I’ll celebrate with Buckie, and then see family and friends.” Source link #mum #hero Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Lanna Hill: ‘Older’ women are finally having their moment in Hollywood Lanna Hill: ‘Older’ women are finally having their moment in Hollywood I don’t know if I’m noticing it more because I’m now a 40-something, but there certainly seems to be more older women dominating the big screen than ever before, and not before time. The rise feels rapid, but we’ve seen a considerable jump over the past three years in the prominence of women in their 40s, 50s and even 60s not only starring in the Hollywood blockbusters, but taking home the gongs — this year’s Golden Globe awards saw stars like Demi Moore, Jodie Foster and Jean Smart all walk away with awards. We’ve also seen the increase in Hollywood rom-coms featuring an older female star, with a significantly younger love interest, a trend also being heavily perpetuated on social media, marking a significant shift in societal and cultural norms. The 2023 Academy Award-winning film Oppenheimer was a roaring success critically and at the box office, but was also subject to considerable criticism over the 20-year age gap between their two leads — double the real life age gap. Culturally, we’re used to this, though. Long have male leads in their late 40s and early 50s been cast with significantly younger love interests. And while it’s easy to dismiss this as simply an artistic depiction, these portrayals impact how socially acceptable these things are, or aren’t, depending on gender. And again, it might be easy to dismiss as just entertainment, but when we think about the flow-on effect of movie deals on things like celebrity endorsements and the consequential impact on company profits, it becomes a lot more serious. Research confirms what we would all anecdotally know — celebrity endorsement is one of the most powerful levers in advertising in building consumer confidence, and speeding up the purchasing process. One of my favourite examples is the long-term partnership between Belvedere vodka and ex-007 actor, Daniel Craig, now 56. As his pay cheque has never been disclosed, we can only imagine the eye-watering sum of his endorsement deal. Celebrity endorsement doesn’t just work for products and services — we saw this campaign tactic used heavily by both candidates in last year’s US presidential election. So, what does all of this mean in the context of better representation of older women on our movie and television screens and social media? For one, better-performing advertising and more positive and inclusive perceptions within our communities. A study commissioned last year by the *********** Human Rights Commission found that media plays a key role in perpetuating or addressing harmful societal stereotypes. We’ve all seen them — a white-haired couple playing lawn bowls, struggling to do the gardening, or worse, portrayals of anyone over 60 as frail, vulnerable, and a burden to society. And while these portrayals and the resulting ageism impact men as it does women, there remains a historical imbalance to correct. When we see our own Nicole Kidman last year becoming the first *********** to win a lifetime achievement award at the American Film Institute Awards, at 57 years old, enjoying one of the most successful and prolific periods of her four-decade career, there’s something to celebrate. When we see Demi Moore at 63 taking home her first acting award at this year’s Golden Globes, it’s a sign that finally, the tide may be turning. Lanna Hill is a strategist, speaker and founder of Leverage Media Source link #Lanna #Hill #Older #women #finally #moment #Hollywood Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

US robot gets capability to jam signals and neutralize drones from miles away US robot gets capability to jam signals and neutralize drones from miles away The US technology and defense player L3Harris has upgraded its T7 robot or unmanned ground vehicle with advanced electronic warfare (EW) capabilities, enhancing battlefield effectiveness. The system enables the T7 to detect and disrupt enemy communications, radar, and electronic signals from several miles away, protecting military units from threats. Tested successfully at a US Army exercise, the robot neutralized small drones and demonstrated its ability to operate remotely. The EW system can be switched on or off as needed, allowing the T7 to minimize detection risk by shutting down its own signals and repositioning quickly. Beyond EW operations, the T7 can retrieve downed friendly drones or deploy small unmanned aerial systems using its robotic arm, adding versatility to its mission set. Battlefield signal dominance L3Harris recently showcased an advanced multirole electronic warfare (EW) capability by integrating it with its T7 multi-mission robotic system at Vanguard 2024, the US Army’s annual capstone experiment at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The T7 is a robot that is purpose-built to meet the rigorous demands of commercial and military operations, including HAZMAT cleanup, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), as well as SWAT missions. The EW equipment in use was the firm’s CORVUS-RAVEN, which is a counter-drone system that brings operators passive signal detect capability, enhanced situational awareness, and defeat jamming capability. The new upgraded T7 successfully detected and neutralized small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) using its CORVUS-RAVEN system while sensing, monitoring, and decoding electronic signals through the Individual CORVUS Node. Vanguard provided a platform for L3Harris and other industry leaders to demonstrate emerging technologies and future warfighting concepts in an interactive setting. The event highlighted the growing importance of EW capabilities, especially in light of recent conflicts like Ukraine, where stand-off protection and mobile force survivability against targeted artillery strikes have become critical. According to the firm, the demonstration underscored the need for advanced EW systems to enhance battlefield awareness and protect personnel by disrupting enemy communications and surveillance, offering a glimpse into the future of electronic warfare operations. Robot to enhance warfare capabilities for US L3Harris rapidly integrated the CORVUS-RAVEN system onto a T7 robot, completing the project in just six weeks to meet Vanguard 2024’s requirements. The goal was to use unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) like the T7 and T4 for stand-off electronic warfare (EW) operations, allowing them to detect and disrupt signals several miles ahead of troops, keeping personnel out of danger. According to Dr. Paul Bosscher, Robotics Chief Engineer at L3Harris, the ability to remotely activate and deactivate EW effects enables these robots to minimize detection risks. By shutting down their own signals and repositioning quickly, they can avoid becoming targets for enemy artillery. The T7 and T4 robots are particularly well-suited for deployed EW missions due to their aerospace-grade shielding, which protects them from electromagnetic interference (EMI). This allows them to operate the CORVUS system without performance degradation. Additionally, their low radiated emissions ensure they do not interfere with CORVUS when it is actively scanning for adversarial signals. The demonstration at Vanguard 2024 also highlighted new operational possibilities, such as using the robots to recover downed drones during missions or employing their robotic arms as launch platforms for small unmanned aerial systems (UAS), further expanding their battlefield versatility. “The experiment enabled the team to successfully demonstrate the potential of the T7 and T4’s deployed capabilities above and beyond explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) missions. Using readily available technologies, the concept showed how CORVUS’ EW capabilities could be operated through the T7’s network, expanding the future roadmap of the robots even further,” said the firm in a statement. Source link #robot #capability #jam #signals #neutralize #drones #miles Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tribe Nine is hosting a global showcase featuring new details about the RPG next week Tribe Nine is hosting a global showcase featuring new details about the RPG next week The Ver 1.0 Release Preview Showcase will take place on February 7th A trailer featuring the protagonist Yo Kuronka was released Learn about all the developments following the Deadly Demo Tribe Nine is preparing for its Ver 1.0 Release Preview Showcase, bringing fresh details about the upcoming Neo Tokyo experience. Akatsuki Games and Too Kyo Games have announced that the showcase, titled Enter Neo Tokyo, will premiere globally on February 7th. You can watch it live on the official YouTube channel, with English subtitles available. To build excitement, the team has released a new teaser trailer alongside a look at the protagonist Yo Kuronaka. The image captures him surrounded by the aftermath of a brutal showdown, offering a glimpse into the high-stakes battles of Tribe Nine. You will be able to witness exclusive updates, in-depth discussions, as well as special guest appearances during this showcase. It’s been a few months since Tribe Nine released its Deadly Demo and this broadcast will include all development insights since then. From improvements to the battle system and the introduction of the interactive RPG-style exploration, there’s a lot to uncover. You’ll also receive a deeper look into the narrative and characters, showing how your choices will shape Neo Tokyo’s future. If you’re tuning in live, there’s also a special sweepstakes event with several mystery prizes up for grabs. Don’t forget to look out for special guest appearances, which include voice actors like Yuko Natsuyoshi (Tsuki Iroha), Masaya Fukunishi (Sui Yakumo), and Tomoyo Kurosawa (Miu Jujo), along with VTuber Asumi Sena from VSPO!. Looking for more? Here’s a list of the best RPGs to play on iOS right now! Mark your calendar for February 7th at 10:00 am PST, as that’s when Tribe Nine’s showcase goes live. If you’re interested, you can also pre-register now on the App Store and Google Play by clicking on your preferred link below. Visit the official website for more information or follow their X page to stay updated on all the latest developments. Source link #Tribe #hosting #global #showcase #featuring #details #RPG #week Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology' – The Associated Press Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target 'gender ideology' – The Associated Press Health data, entire pages wiped from federal websites as Trump officials target ‘gender ideology’ The Associated PressUS federal websites stay up after confusion over plan to remove diversity information ReutersFederal employees told to remove pronouns from email signatures by end of day ABC NewsCDC Data Are Disappearing The Atlantic Source link #Health #data #entire #pages #wiped #federal #websites #Trump #officials #target #039gender #ideology039 #Press Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘AstraZeneca ditches vaccine plant’ and Trump’s EU tariff threat ‘AstraZeneca ditches vaccine plant’ and Trump’s EU tariff threat A variety of stories feature on Saturday’s front pages. The Financial Times leads with the news that pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has cancelled a £450m manufacturing plant in the *** after “months of wrangling over state support for the project”. The paper says Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wanted to reduce the £90m in public money that had been promised by the previous government. It says the news has dealt a “blow to the government’s growth agenda”, adding that the plant was going to “make the next generation of flu vaccines and help *** resilience against future pandemics”. The i reports that 57% of *** voters back a youth mobility scheme that would allow under-30s to live and work in the EU, with just 14% against. It says half are also in favour of closer trade ties with the EU, compared to 33% against, though adds that there is growing scepticism about the ***’s membership of the European Convention on Human Rights. Writing for the Daily Express to mark the fifth anniversary of Brexit, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Sir Keir of wanting to “tie Britain up in EU red tape, give away fishing rights and edge back to the freedom of movement of people”. She pledges to “honour the will of the British people”, adding: “I am committed to fighting to defend our freedoms and protecting Brexit”. People on long-term sickness benefits will be required to work and may see their benefits cut as part of an “overhaul” of ******** being planned by ministers, according to the Times. The paper says Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall wants to encourage people back to work to “control a ballooning ******** bill”. In an interview for the paper, former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair argues that a digital ID system and facial recognition cameras could help tackle crime and ******** immigration – and in the process help the opponents of populism defeat it. The Daily Telegraph quotes US President Donald Trump saying he “absolutely” will impose trade tariffs on the European Union and accusing the bloc of “treating us so terribly”. Trump has already announced 25% tariffs on goods coming into the US from neighbours Mexico and Canada as well as 10% tariffs on China. The paper says the measures have prompted “fears of a global trade war and inflation crisis”. Trump has “sparked a new gold rush” as American investors spooked by the prospect of tariffs “snaffle all of Britain’s bullion”, according to the Daily Star. The Daily Mail says Prince Andrew “faces fresh pressure” after it emerged he e-mailed Jeffrey Epstein telling him that the two would “play some more soon” weeks after he has claimed to have cut ties with the paedophile financier. The paper further quotes Andrew telling Epstein to “keep in close touch” and says the messages, which were revealed in court documents, suggest “Andrew may have lied in his infamous Newsnight interview”. And the Guardian carries a piece from its reporter in Gaza, Malak Tantesh, who was among the thousands of people able to return to their homes in northern Gaza this week following the ceasefire deal. She describes an exhausting walk to Gaza City, much of it without water, and walking through “a ghost town” in what used to be a “fancy enclave for the city’s rich”. Of arriving at her family’s home, she writes: “The only things still standing were the trunks of a walnut tree, and some olive trees that used to be in our yard. Our home was a three-storey building, and the levels had collapsed on top of each other like layers in a cake. Nothing had survived. My memories, my family’s memories and everything we owned have all been crushed and buried.” Source link #AstraZeneca #ditches #vaccine #plant #Trumps #tariff #threat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Floreat murders: Cops admit they should’ve seized Floreat killer’s gun cache Floreat murders: Cops admit they should’ve seized Floreat killer’s gun cache Nobody has been sacked, despite their dismissiveness and inaction allowing Bombara to kill Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyz in their Floreat home in May last year. Source link #Floreat #murders #Cops #admit #shouldve #seized #Floreat #killers #gun #cache Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

LSU Mascot Tiger Playing in Rare Louisiana Snow Delights Students on Campus LSU Mascot Tiger Playing in Rare Louisiana Snow Delights Students on Campus After a late January winter storm blanketed much of the American South in snow, dozens of adorable videos of pets romping in the powder have gone viral online. From serene midnight walks in the snowfall to the cutest snowball fights you’ll ever see, there are so many ways our four-legged friends are learning to enjoy the snow. However, one very special Louisiana tiger had a blast after the snowfall, but a special interaction with students left everyone feeling giddy and joyful. Mike is a special Bengal and Siberian tiger who lives on the Louisiana State University campus, where he also serves as the mascot. He has a state-of-the-art habitat with its own waterfall and river, but a snow day is extremely rare! Many LSU students, like music composition major Amanda Short, stopped by his habitat to see how he liked the special weather, and it’s safe to say that the big cat was having the best day ever. Click here to watch the video. ****—look at him run! These students are so lucky to get a close-up view of a beautiful and powerful predator, though, in moments like these, he acts more like a big house cat. Whether he’s chasing a toy or indulging his hunting instincts, he’ll always share a lot in common with his feline family members. Related: French Zoo Announces Birth of Two Endangered Sumatran Tiger Cubs As someone who lived on-campus during college, I know that this majestic Bengal tiger witnesses a lot on a day-to-day basis. College campuses may as well be renamed Shenanigan City! I can only imagine the kind of enrichment Mike gets from LSU students every day, but chasing an inflatable sled in the snow has to be one of the most special adventures he’s ever had. Who is Mike the Tiger? The tiger has been the mascot for Louisiana State University since the late 19th century, but the school first introduced a live mascot in 1939. Since then, animal ******** has greatly improved, and Mike’s habitat, schedule, and care have reflected that. His care guidelines have even been approved by the Federal Animal ******** Act and the USDA! Mike III was the first to have veterinary care, for example, while Mike IV was the first to enjoy an expanded 1100-foot habitat. Mike VII, the tiger in this video, joined the LSU family in 2017 at nearly 1 year old. He’s a rescued tiger from Wild at Heart Wildlife Center in Florida, though he isn’t the first Mike to come from an animal sanctuary. Starting with Mike IV, all of the LSU tigers are rescues! The school is committed to giving him the best care possible, but fun snow days and student interactions are the cherry on top. When it comes to having fun, he’s just a big tabby cat! Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable **** by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest **** updates and tips. Source link #LSU #Mascot #Tiger #Playing #Rare #Louisiana #Snow #Delights #Students #Campus Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pels' Murray exits vs. Celts with lower leg injury – ESPN Pels' Murray exits vs. Celts with lower leg injury – ESPN Pels’ Murray exits vs. Celts with lower leg injury ESPNDejounte Murray Suffers Torn Achilles Tendon hoopsrumors.comPelicans G Dejounte Murray exits game after non-contact injury in right leg Yahoo SportsPelicans’ Dejounte Murray suffers lower right leg injury vs. Celtics The Seattle TimesDejounte Murray Out for Rest of Season with Torn Achilles After Injury vs. Celtics Bleacher Report Source link #Pels039 #Murray #exits #Celts #leg #injury #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Could the *** actually get colder with global warming? Could the *** actually get colder with global warming? Simon King and Mark Poynting BBC Weather and Climate teams Getty Images Of all the possible climate futures, there’s a scenario where the United Kingdom and north-west Europe buck the trend of global warming and instead face plunging temperatures and freezing winters. It’s not the most likely outcome, but a number of scientists fear that the chance of it happening is growing, and that the consequences would be so great that it deserves proper consideration. They are concerned that the ocean currents that bring warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic could weaken – or even collapse – in response to climate change. Huge uncertainties remain about when – or even whether – a collapse could happen. So, how likely is it, and what would it mean? The system of Atlantic currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc), is a key reason why the *** is warmer than Moscow, despite being a similar distance from the Equator. Forming a vital part of our climate system, this conveyor belt distributes energy around the planet, bringing warm, salty water from the tropical Atlantic to cooler regions south of Greenland and Iceland, and also the Nordic Seas. The warmth from the ocean is transferred to the air above it, helping keep temperatures milder than they otherwise would be. As this salty water cools, it becomes denser, and sinks, before flowing back towards the southern hemisphere as a deep ocean current. This water eventually gets pulled back up to the surface, and the circulation continues. But Amoc appears to be getting weaker. We don’t know for sure, because direct and continuous measurements of Amoc strength have only been taken since 2004. That’s not long enough to be able to identify a definite change. But indirect evidence suggests it could have already slowed by around 15% over the last couple of centuries, although not all scientists agree. One indication is the sediments on the ocean floor. Larger grains indicate a stronger current. By measuring the size of the grains and calculating their age, scientists can estimate how much Amoc has slowed over time. Another piece of evidence is the so-called ‘cold blob’ or ‘warming hole’ in the north Atlantic. This describes a region which appears to have cooled in recent decades, unlike the vast majority of the world. A slowdown in Amoc – meaning less warmer water would be transported to this region – is seen as a possible culprit. This is “a very clear signature and footprint of a classic Amoc slowdown” says Matthew England, professor of oceanography at the University of South Wales. The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) expects Amoc to weaken this century. But the major concern is that Amoc could suddenly “switch off”, as appears to have happened repeatedly in the Earth’s past. Today, global warming appears to be making the water in the north Atlantic less salty, due to extra freshwater from a melting Greenland ice sheet and more rainfall. As fresher water doesn’t sink as easily, this is expected to slow the circulation and so bring less saltwater northwards from the tropics. Beyond a “tipping point”, this loop could lead Amoc to runaway collapse. “We really want to avoid a tipping point because then there’s nothing we can do about it,” warns David Thornalley, professor of ocean and climate science at University College London. Where might the tipping point be? No one really knows how close it may be. In 2021, the IPCC said it had “medium confidence” that Amoc would not collapse abruptly this century, although it expected it to weaken. But some more recent studies have pointed to a growing possibility of Amoc passing a tipping point in the coming decades, beyond which full collapse would be inevitable. Each study comes with various caveats and uncertainties, and different climate models can give different results for a system as complex as Amoc. “We don’t believe the idea of an Amoc collapse this century has substantially changed because of these new results,” cautions Dr Laura Jackson, oceanographer at the Met Office. But many scientists are growing increasingly concerned. Prof Thornalley argues that, whatever the imperfections of individual studies, taken together they “lead to a conclusion that we maybe need to be worried”. Following the new evidence, more than 40 leading ocean and climate scientists signed an open letter last October calling for wider recognition of the “greatly underestimated” risks. That is not to say the signatories believe Amoc will pass a tipping point this century. But they warn it is now enough of a possibility to warrant proper consideration. “I’d say you’re looking at a risk of reaching a tipping point in the coming decades that could be at the 10 or 20% level even if we hold the line at 2C warming [above temperatures of the late 19th Century, before humans started significantly warming the climate],” warns Tim Lenton, professor of Earth system science at the University of Exeter. Given the magnitude of the consequences from Amoc collapse, these probabilities “are not trivial,” he adds. What would happen if Amoc collapsed? Even the most likely scenario – where Amoc continues to weaken this century – could have serious effects. “If the Amoc gradually weakens over the next century, you’re going to get global warming but less warming over Europe,” says Dr Jackson. That would still mean the *** getting hotter summers with climate change, but a weaker Amoc could also fuel more winter storms as regional temperature patterns change. A full-scale collapse, meanwhile, would be “like a war situation […] something almost unimaginable,” says Prof Lenton. While it could take a century or more for impacts to play out, temperatures in northern Europe could fall by a couple of degrees a decade. In the ***, it could “become horribly, horribly cold … like living in northern Norway,” Prof Thornalley warns. “Our infrastructure is not set up for that.” There could be global consequences too, such as shifts to the tropical rain belts. “That’s a big story,” warns Prof Lenton. “If you lost the monsoon or seriously disrupted it, you’d have humanitarian catastrophes, in simple terms, in west Africa [and] probably in India.” How we prepare for this alternative future poses challenges for governments. Prof Lenton draws parallels with preparations for the Covid-19 pandemic – another major event which scientists had warned about, but had no way of knowing when it might occur. But a recent report warned the *** has a “glaring national security blind spot for climate threats” such as those posed by Amoc collapse. The government admitted last year that it “has not assessed the effect of any [Amoc] slowing or collapse” on economic planning. Scientists are clear that the fundamental way to reduce these risks is to cut the greenhouse gas emissions causing climate change. “We’re playing a bit of a Russian roulette game,” warns Prof England. “The more we stack up the atmosphere with greenhouse gases, the more we warm the system, the more chance we have of an Amoc slowdown and collapse. “And so I think people need to not give up, because there’s so much to be gained by reducing emissions. “The scale of change is just so much worse if we do nothing.” Graphics by Erwan Rivault Source link #colder #global #warming Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce spotted with ice on ankle at pre-season training Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce spotted with ice on ankle at pre-season training Fremantle have had another pre-season injury scare, with captain Alex Pearce coming from the ground with an ankle concern. Source link #Fremantle #Dockers #captain #Alex #Pearce #spotted #ice #ankle #preseason #training Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Winter storm watch issued for Oregon, Washington Cascades Winter storm watch issued for Oregon, Washington Cascades Editor’s note: A winter storm warning is now in effect for the Cascades. Full list of active weather alerts in the region can be found here, and click here for a timeline of snow impacts in the Portland metro area. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Cascades from Central Oregon to the ********* border starting Thursday evening and lasting through Saturday afternoon. Drivers can expect 6 to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph at elevations above 3,000 feet. As much as 15 inches of snow is possible at elevations above 5,000 feet. Slick, slippery roads are expected, especially along bridges and highway overpasses. KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern is advising drivers to prepare for winter conditions if they plan to travel through the mountain passes this weekend. VIDEO: Oregon fugitives ram patrol vehicles in attempt to escape capture “Big changes are coming to the mountain passes starting on Friday,” Bayern said. “We’ll first see rainfall or a rain and snow mix before conditions cool and turn to all snow by Saturday. Forecasts show significant snow amounts falling above 3,000 feet. Be ready for winter driving conditions heading into the weekend.” The storm will end a potential record January dry-spell for the Portland area. A weak atmospheric river is forecast to bring rain to the region late Thursday night. 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 KOIN.com. Source link #Winter #storm #watch #issued #Oregon #Washington #Cascades Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Winter storm watch issued for Oregon, Washington Cascades Winter storm watch issued for Oregon, Washington Cascades Editor’s note: A winter storm warning is now in effect for the Cascades. Full list of active weather alerts in the region can be found here, and click here for a timeline of snow impacts in the Portland metro area. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the Cascades from Central Oregon to the ********* border starting Thursday evening and lasting through Saturday afternoon. Drivers can expect 6 to 12 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph at elevations above 3,000 feet. As much as 15 inches of snow is possible at elevations above 5,000 feet. Slick, slippery roads are expected, especially along bridges and highway overpasses. KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern is advising drivers to prepare for winter conditions if they plan to travel through the mountain passes this weekend. VIDEO: Oregon fugitives ram patrol vehicles in attempt to escape capture “Big changes are coming to the mountain passes starting on Friday,” Bayern said. “We’ll first see rainfall or a rain and snow mix before conditions cool and turn to all snow by Saturday. Forecasts show significant snow amounts falling above 3,000 feet. Be ready for winter driving conditions heading into the weekend.” The storm will end a potential record January dry-spell for the Portland area. A weak atmospheric river is forecast to bring rain to the region late Thursday night. 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 KOIN.com. Source link #Winter #storm #watch #issued #Oregon #Washington #Cascades Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Venezuela frees six US men after Trump envoy meets Maduro – BBC.com Venezuela frees six US men after Trump envoy meets Maduro – BBC.com Venezuela frees six US men after Trump envoy meets Maduro BBC.comVenezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy meets with Maduro The Washington Post Source link #Venezuela #frees #men #Trump #envoy #meets #Maduro #BBC.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘I’m a circus acrobat – I can’t do school holidays’ ‘I’m a circus acrobat – I can’t do school holidays’ Alix Hattenstone & Kristian Johnson BBC News Handout Kelly says she and Kaida work hard and it’s important that they get a holiday Many families struggle to take trips during school holidays because of the cost. For mum Kelly, it’s her job as a circus acrobat. “I work seven days a week and only get January and February off each year,” she says. The 32-year-old was fined for taking her daughter Kaida out of school for a two-week holiday to the Canary Islands in January 2024. Kaida has a main school which she attends week to week from Wednesday to Friday. On Mondays and Tuesdays, she is registered with other schools around the country as she follows the path of the travelling circus with her mum. Department for Education (DfE) figures released earlier this week showed the number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays rose to 443,322 in England last year. The figures from the 2023-24 school year show a 24% rise on the year before, and are three times higher than in 2016-17, when government records began. Schools and councils say children should not be out of class during term time because of the impact it can have on their education. The government says fines have a “vital place in our system, so everyone is held accountable” for ensuring children are in school. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the problem of school absence has become an “epidemic”. Handout Mum Kelly says she only gets January and February off to take a holiday with her daughter Kelly says it is important to her that Kaida is in full time education, but she says it’s tiring. “That January and February is super important to us, to have that downtime,” she says. She says she does not agree with every parent taking their child out of school whenever they want, but believes that if a parent can prove they are unable to take time off during the school holidays, a term-time holiday should be granted. Kelly says Kaida enjoys school and “loves meeting new people up and down the country” as she follows the circus with her mum. As well as the cost of going away during the school holidays, some families say they take their kids on holiday during term time because they struggle to cope with busy crowds. But many parents have also told the BBC that their work commitments make it all the more tricky to get time off during the holidays. ‘Saving £7,000 was a no-brainer’Linda Castle Linda and Nick Castle say it was cheaper to go on holiday for two weeks instead of just one week during October half term Linda Castle and her husband Nick run a coffee roastery in Leeds and say their “busiest time of the year” is the summer holidays, when they work at festivals across the ***. “We do about six festivals and we only got a four-day break in the middle of that,” she says. The couple say they have “always been by the book” with their four children and had never taken any of them out of school for a holiday before last October. But when the family found a deal which would save them almost £7,000 for a two-week all-inclusive holiday to Tunisia, Linda says it was “a no-brainer”. They took all four children out of school for two weeks, the first of which was before the half-term break. “The memories made, the time we spent with the teenagers… What value do you put on that?” Despite the fine system stating each parent can be fined £80 per child, the family were only given an £80 penalty. “We just treated is as a tax,” says Linda. ‘We’re lambing during the school holidays’Handout Mum Lucy says she struggles to take her children away during the school holidays because of the work they have to do on the farm “It’s tricky to go away during school holidays because of how we farm,” says mum Lucy, from East Sussex. “The week to 10 days we go away in January is important for us.” The 38-year-old says the school is understanding of the farming family’s circumstances – but can’t authorise their absences. “In February, when half term arrives, we start lambing our first lot of ewes, by Easter we’re lambing our second lot,” she says. “By May half-term, my husband is usually silaging, once we get into summer it’s haymaking and harvest. October half-term, he’s usually drilling crops for next year’s harvest, and until recently we farmed turkeys at Christmas.” Lucy’s family received penalties of £240 for their last holiday and £120 for the one before that. But she says the fines were worth it. But she says she is worried about taking her children out of school in future. “I don’t want to have a criminal record, but we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it,” she says. She says the rules should account for the the different circumstances of different families. “I think particularly with farming families, that we are all in the same boat,” she says. How much do you get fined for taking a child out of school for a holiday? In August 2024, the DfE introduced a new national framework, bringing councils more in line with each other and raising first-time fines from £60 to £80. However, it says it is the local authority’s responsibility to decide when to issue fines to parents. The government says, in most cases, schools and local authorities will try to provide support to help improve a child’s attendance – but if this is ineffective or the absence is for an unauthorised term-time holiday, parents may face a fine. According to DfE guidelines issued in August 2024: Schools must consider fines if a child misses five or more days unauthorisedFines cost £80 if paid within 21 days, or £160 if paid within 28 daysIf a parent gets a second fine for the same child in three years, it costs £160 immediatelyFor a third unauthorised absence, other action like prosecution is considered. A court appearance could result in a fine of up to £2,500. The DfE says money from fines goes to the local authority. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said “we need a national effort to tackle the epidemic of school absence”. “When children miss school unnecessarily, all children suffer, as teachers’ attention is diverted to helping them catch back up, and we will not apologise for ensuring every child is in school accessing high and rising standards so they can achieve and thrive,” she added. However, Paul Whiteman, general secretary of school leaders’ union the National Association of Head Teachers, said fines are “a crude tool” which “do not address more complex underlying causes of absence.” He says more resources for community services are needed “to offer vital help with issues which may be impacting children’s school attendance”. Source link #circus #acrobat #school #holidays Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Second Aussie scores ton in women’s Test at MCG Second Aussie scores ton in women’s Test at MCG Beth Mooney has become the first *********** woman to score an international century in all three formats of the game. The consistent star posted her first Test hundred, reaching the milestone from the final ball of the first over of day three against England at the MCG. Mooney was left stranded on 98 at stumps on Friday night. But after five nervous ****** to start the day, the 31-year-old hit a square drive to join Annabel Sutherland in piling on more pain to beleaguered England. Mooney is just the fourth woman to post a ton in Tests, ODIs and T20s, after England pair Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, and South Africa star Laura Wolvaardt. The left-hander has previously scored three ODI centuries and two in T20s. Australia are racing towards securing the first 16-0 points whitewash since the multi-format format was introduced for the women’s Ashes back in 2013. Early on day three of the first women’s Test at the MCG since 1949, Australia are 5-428, extending their lead to 258. Source link #Aussie #scores #ton #womens #Test #MCG Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Florida woman arrested for alleged ******* acts with 13-year-old, officials say Florida woman arrested for alleged ******* acts with 13-year-old, officials say The Brief Deputies said a Florida woman was arrested after allegedly engaging in ******* acts with a 13-year-old. Reports show 26-year-old Angel Sexton, of Palm Coast, was arrested on a warrant for lewd and lascivious battery on Monday. Sexton was transferred to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where she is being held on a $25,000 bond, officials stated. PALM COAST, Fla. – Deputies said a Florida woman was arrested after allegedly engaging in ******* acts with a 13-year-old. Reports show 26-year-old Angel Sexton, of Palm Coast, was arrested on a warrant for lewd and lascivious battery on Monday. Deputies said they arrested Angel Sexton, 26, on Monday (Flagler County Sheriff’s Office) Flagler County Sheriff’s Office investigates The backstory The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of a delayed ******* offense involving Sexton on Jan. 14. Timeline Deputies said they conducted interviews and analyzed text message conversations between Sexton and the child. Detectives determined Sexton had used her relationship to take advantage of the child when the child was visiting Sexton for the holiday in December. Officials said these actions included kissing, attempted ********* and ******* intercourse. Reports show Sexton continued her contact with the child through text messages on numerous occasions over a ******* of several weeks after the child returned home in January. Records show Sexton even told the child she was intending to leave her husband for him. What they’re saying When Sexton was interviewed, officials said she initially denied engaging in any ******* activity with the child. However, detectives said she later admitted they had engaged in ******* activity. She also admitted to participating in the text conversations with the child, deputies stated. “It’s sickening to see a person take advantage of a child half her age and engage in a highly inappropriate and ******** relationship,” said Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly. “These cases are never easy, and I commend our major case unit for their hard work to quickly make an arrest before she could continue her ******** behavior.” What’s next Sheriffs said Sexton was transferred to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility, where she is being held on a $25,000 bond. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Source link #Florida #woman #arrested #alleged #******* #acts #13yearold #officials Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******* politicians signal to Syrian asylum-seekers: It’s time to go home – The Washington Post ******* politicians signal to Syrian asylum-seekers: It’s time to go home – The Washington Post ******* politicians signal to Syrian asylum-seekers: It’s time to go home The Washington PostGerman Opposition Gambles With Far-Right on Immigration, and Loses The New York TimesMerkel Jolts ******* Campaign With Broadside of Her Party Leader BloombergMerkel criticizes ******* front-runner Merz over migration vote with far-right support The Associated PressGerman lawmakers set to vote on contentious immigration law DW (English) Source link #******* #politicians #signal #Syrian #asylumseekers #time #home #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** reform is next, but Labour ministers are treading carefully ******** reform is next, but Labour ministers are treading carefully Henry ZeffmanBBC chief political correspondent•@hzeffmanPA Media When Sir Keir Starmer was preparing to run for the Labour leadership in 2020, his campaign director told the future prime minister what mattered to the party. Morgan McSweeney emphasised that whatever their faction, Labour members shared certain core principles – and top of the list was a commitment to combatting poverty and defending the ******** state. That is why any Labour politician treads carefully when looking at ******** reform. This government, though, is not just looking at reforming ******** – it is preparing to put it at the heart of its economic agenda. In Rachel Reeves’s big speech on growth this week, she vowed that to achieve “fundamental” reform of the ******** system, the government would look at areas that have been “ducked for too long, like the rising cost of health and disability benefits”. What did that mean? The question is being frantically addressed between the Treasury and the Department of Work of Pensions (DWP) right now. Liz Kendall, the work and pensions secretary, will present a “green paper” – or policy proposals – on ******** reform in just over a month, designed to demonstrate how serious the government is about finding ways to get more people into work – and save money from the ******** budget. That dual motive explains why this is being treated as such an urgent issue at the top of government. Ministers are concerned by a situation in which the amount of people who are in receipt of certain benefits has surged. Meanwhile, the Treasury needs to ensure that it is not on course to break its own self-imposed fiscal rules. “It’s high up the agenda for us because of the cost implications but also the broader economic problem of having so many people economically inactive,” a Treasury source said. And in 10 Downing Street, aides say that tackling this issue would be the clearest sign yet that Sir Keir is truly serious about reforming public services. Last year, the government spent £65bn on sickness benefits – a 25% increase from the year before the pandemic. That figure is forecast to increase to around £100bn before the next general election. Some of this is the legacy of Covid. But the chancellor has made clear her view that another reason for this surge is the “perverse incentives” wired into the system. Again and again, ministers and officials complain of a system where those on universal credit are required to display evidence they have applied for jobs, or face sanctions – but people out of work who also qualify for sickness benefits both get more money and are not necessarily required to seek work. Ministers believe that this encourages some people to “game the system”. Some Labour advisers fear this issue is being exacerbated, especially among young people, by videos on TikTok and other platforms which explain to claimants the best ways to fill out questionnaires in order to get sickness benefits. One option officials are examining is whether there should be – as in the past – a third path whereby some people on sickness benefits are required to seek work – but without the risk that they lose their sickness benefits. “Lots of people tell us they’re scared to go to work in case it doesn’t work out and they then can’t go back to the safety net,” a senior government source said. Some in government say this may need more frequent assessments of claimants’ health, but those involved in discussions acknowledge that being required to explain their condition to the DWP can often be “traumatic”, “humiliating” and “terrifying” for vulnerable claimants. Better training and coaching can help, but the amount of money involved may not sit well with a Treasury that’s in savings mode. That’s complicated enough – and that’s before you even get to the finances and the politics. On the finances, this round of ******** reform is designed to generate savings that can be “scored”, in other words accounted for, by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) at the next Budget in the autumn. But those involved in past Budgets caution that it is “basically impossible” to persuade the OBR that the savings will actually happen. And then there’s the politics. As McSweeney, now Sir Keir’s chief of staff, found – the Labour Party is deeply committed to the ******** state and deeply anxious about anything which looks like the safety net is fraying. That’s not just true of party members but MPs too. Among the vast 2024 intake of Labour MPs, one of their most common reasons for getting involved in the Labour Party was opposition to Conservative austerity and ******** cuts. That means that even some of those most loyal to Starmer and Reeves are privately expressing significant anxiety about the direction of travel. Some of these tensions are beginning to spill into public view. At PMQs this week Debbie Abrahams, the Labour chair of the work and pensions select committee, said that “speculation” about billions of pounds of savings to be found from the social security budget had left “many vulnerable claimants [feeling] worried”. She warned the prime minister that “language matters”. Getty Images Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will be presenting a green paper on ******** reform in about a month’s time Senior Labour figures involved in the discussions are adamant that it is Reeves and Starmer who are in line with public opinion, not concerned Labour MPs. One complained: “If you ask Labour MPs whether they’d rather be on the side of the public or on the side of a lot of the Labour movement and vocal disability campaigners – well, for some of them that’s a marginal call.” Others caution about public opinion on this issue though: “The public think they support ******** cuts until they hear a story about someone they feel sympathy for losing money. Then they don’t.” Some older hands warn of how quickly the government could be left out of step with its base, pointing to the party’s decision to abstain on a Conservative ******** bill in July 2015. Such was the scale of Labour members’ fury that Conservative ******** cuts were not being opposed, it is seen by many as the main reason that Jeremy Corbyn’s longshot leadership campaign took off. Jon Ashworth, a former shadow cabinet minister who is still close to top party figures, urged the government to put “helping people move into good, well-paid jobs” at the heart of their arguments for reform. He said: “The ******** system as currently designed traps people out of work and actively denies people who want to work real, genuine help.” These political considerations are not new territory for Reeves. She was shadow work and pensions secretary for two years before the 2015 general election. Her vow that Labour would be “tougher than the Tories on benefits” made her deeply controversial with the party’s grassroots for years afterwards. Speaking to the New Statesman in 2021, Reeves acknowledged she may have made her point “badly”, but insisted that “spending more on benefits wasn’t always a sign of success. And actually the benefits bill goes up when society fails.” These dilemmas may not be new for Reeves, but they have left some of her colleagues feeling uneasy at best. “Of course I’m worried about the politics of this,” one minister said. “Anyone with a brain would worry about this.” Source link #******** #reform #Labour #ministers #treading #carefully Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Wallabies speedster returns in style, Reds belt Bristol Wallabies speedster returns in style, Reds belt Bristol Wallabies back Filipo Daugunu has scored two tries in his return from a broken leg, helping Queensland warm up for the Super Rugby season with a 82-21 thumping of Bristol. Daugunu had been on the sidelines since August, when he broke his leg during the early stages of Australia’s loss to South Africa in Brisbane. The Fiji-born speedster started on the left wing for the Reds in the first game of their United Kingdom tour. Daugunu, Jock Campbell, Fraser McReight all dined out against an understrength Bristol outfit, with the visitors helping themselves to six tries in each half at Ashton Gate. Bristol coach Pat Lam, who had 21 unavailable players this weekend through injury or international call-ups, opted to use the fixture as a chance to develop his club’s academy and inexperienced talent. In sharp contrast, Reds coach Les Kiss included 14 Wallabies in a near full-strength side. Daugunu, who represented Fiji at underage level in both soccer and rugby then rose up the ranks while playing club rugby in Brisbane, is one of many players with a point to prove ahead of the British and Irish Lions’ tour in July. The 29-year-old is also among the new faces in the Reds’ squad, having returned to the franchise on a one-year deal after playing the 2024 season with Melbourne Rebels. “We had about eight or nine new combinations in our team, so for those things to click well for us was nice,” Reds coach Les Kiss said. “We had good accurate passing, good clean outs, good breakdowns; all the little things that you want to do well.” Campbell scored a hat-trick in the second half, McReight crossed twice, and Kalani Thomas scored with the first touch of his 50th game for Queensland. “It’s pretty surreal, I remember getting my first cap against the Waratahs,” Thomas, one of the team’s eight try-scorers, said. “It’s always good to get a taste of new opposition and experience English footy, and it was amazing to see and hear so much Queensland support in the crowd. I love this club.” The Reds next travel to Belfast for Friday’s clash with Ulster, the second leg of a two-game *** tour that Kiss hopes will give his team a competitive edge in the season proper. Queensland start their Super Rugby campaign on February 21, hosting Moana Pasifika at Suncorp Stadium. It has been 35 years since the Reds toured the ***. Source link #Wallabies #speedster #returns #style #Reds #belt #Bristol Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

JonBenet Ramsey’s Dad Shares New Update After Meeting with Boulder P.D.: “I Think…” JonBenet Ramsey’s Dad Shares New Update After Meeting with Boulder P.D.: “I Think…” There’s new hope that one of the greatest ******* mysteries in American history might soon be solved. Six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found beaten and strangled in the basement of her family’s Boulder, Colorado home nearly three decades ago. But with new Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn now in charge of the investigation, her father, John Ramsey, said he now feels like there might be a light at the end of the tunnel. “They were just open to sincerely discuss the case,” Ramsey said to NBC, after meeting the new police chief on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. “I’m just very impressed with the caliber of the leadership now and that gave me great hope.” The cold case received renewed attention from the public after the recent release of a documentary featuring John Ramsey and others with knowledge of the case. Keep reading to see what evidence John Ramsey hopes is re-tested all these years later. For more in true crime: Where Is P. Diddy Now? Inside His Life in a Prison Described as “Hell on Earth” Man Tells Police His Wife “Tried To Kill Herself” in Their Michigan Home, But His Story Didn’t Add Up Kelly Siegler Speaks Out About David Temple’s Retrial: “It’s Time for People to Hear the Truth” John Ramsey says he wants DNA tested to clear his family’s name John Ramsey, now 81, and his now-deceased wife, Patricia, along with their son, Burke, were often suspected of killing their daughter. But it wasn’t until 2008 that prosecutors cleared the family of JonBenét’s *******. Part of the reasoning was new DNA testing, not available in 1996, found a genetic profile of a male that does not belong to anyone in the Ramsey family — pointing to an outsider as the *********, NBC reported. “They kept that result secret from the D.A. — certainly from us,” John Ramsey told NBC. “The problem that police had is it’d conflict with their conclusion the family were the killers.” He added, “Our family reputation has been damaged quite severely by the police. The only way it will be mostly restored is if there is a killer caught.” JonBenét Ramsey smiles on a bike What DNA evidence does John Ramsey want to see tested in JonBenét’s *******? Ramsey told Denver’s ABC station he spoke to the new police chief, as well as the district attorney and others from the department, for close to two hours. He said most of the conversation focused on using genetic genealogy to test evidence for DNA. Though he didn’t disclose the evidence discussed, John Ramsey has previously shared that he wants the Boulder P.D. to re-examine the ransom letter, the garrote used to strangle JonBenét, and other items. “If we do that, I believe there’s a pretty good chance we can identify the killer. I really do,” he told Denver7. Ramsey said he himself brought a DNA expert to the meeting. “I wanted to make sure the police understood the latest technologies that are available today for good DNA testing and research,” he told People magazine. “I guess the takeaway for me was that the police finally have competent leadership in place, and they haven’t had that, in my judgement, for 10, 8, or 28 years. A big improvement in leadership. And that’s encouraging, and that’s really step one, because nothing was gonna happen until that changed. I think they’re committed.” John Ramsey explained that he didn’t have confirmation if or when the DNA might be tested. Boulder police also gave an update to Denver7, and confirmed that the new chief met with John Ramsey, but added, “Beyond that, we cannot answer specific questions because this is an active and ongoing ********* investigation.” Source link #JonBenet #Ramseys #Dad #Shares #Update #Meeting #Boulder #P.D #Think.. Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy meets with Maduro – The Washington Post Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy meets with Maduro – The Washington Post Venezuela releases 6 U.S. detainees after Trump envoy meets with Maduro The Washington PostVenezuela frees six US men after Trump envoy meets Maduro BBC.com Source link #Venezuela #releases #U.S #detainees #Trump #envoy #meets #Maduro #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Redknapp manages Somerset club dubbed worst in the country Redknapp manages Somerset club dubbed worst in the country Rachel Candlin BBC News, West of England Tunley Athletic FC Redknapp said the team was not “as bad as I expected” Retired Premier League manager Harry Redknapp has returned to coaching to turn around the fortunes of a team dubbed the worst in the country. Last season Tunley Athletic finished bottom of the Somerset County League after losing all 26 of their matches – with a 137 goal difference. Redknapp was brought in to be guest manager after the team won a national Best Worst Team competition. He said his aim for the season was to “win a couple of games”. Redknapp will mentor the Somerset non-league team until the end of the season Redknapp, who managed West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur and other top-flight clubs before his retirement in 2017, had never heard of Tunley and got lost on the way to his first coaching session. “My Sat Nav took me all up country roads. I stopped a guy in the narrowest lane I’ve ever been down,” he told BBC Radio Somerset. “I said ‘Excuse me mate’… he went ‘It’s Harry Redknapp’, he said, ‘What you doing here?’ and I said ‘I don’t know, I’m still trying to figure it out’. He said his first game was a difficult one against a top-of-the-league team. “We played OK, think it finished up about 8-2 we lost but we managed to score a couple of goals, which was encouraging,” Redknapp said. “They weren’t as bad as I expected, they were ok and most important they were good lads.” Tunley Athletic FC “Playing games in front of Harry Redknapp has just been incredible,” Tunley captain Tyler Davis said Tunley captain Tyler Davis, who nominated the club for the grassroots competition run by Specsavers, said: “It has been the craziest couple of months that anyone involved in the club has ever had. “Our form had slowly declined over a season or two, and then definitely this season we hit a very, very bad patch. “We had a 14-nil and a 17-nil, and after that, it was just whatever help we can get we’re gonna have to take it. “We had an inkling who our manager would be, but we weren’t 100 per cent sure. “Then we were all in the pub and he opened the door and you just don’t really know what to say as you don’t expect to see someone like that in person.” Redknapp previously joined former Best Worst Team, Cwm Albion – where he celebrated success. He is due to mentor Tunley until the end of this season, although he joked that he has his work cut out. “It certainly a tough job, yeah… I’ve gone from the San Siro, Old Trafford, the Bernabeu, White Hart Lane, ending up at Cwm Albion or Tunley but anyway I’m enjoying it just as much,” he said. Asked if Tunley had its own Gareth Bale or Paolo Di Canio, Redknapp said: “They must do, I didn’t see him but he must be there somewhere.” Source link #Redknapp #manages #Somerset #club #dubbed #worst #country Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]