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Police at 'breaking point' as they begin strike action Police at 'breaking point' as they begin strike action Police will begin rolling strike action as they ramp up their ****** for a better pay deal after negotiations with the government and Victoria Police broke down. Source link #Police #039breaking #point039 #strike #action Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Starting a business? Don’t be afraid to speak up Starting a business? Don’t be afraid to speak up Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. When Neon Money Club co-founder Luke Bailey launched his business, he kept a lot of ideas to himself. In this clip from the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Bailey shares his advice for budding entrepreneurs. “I was quiet for a lot of my career because I thought the ideas I had in my head were crazy,” says Bailey. Once he started talking, he noticed that people were listening to him and valued his thoughts.”Share your ideas. Speak up,” he says. His other piece of advice is that entrepreneurship “is hard, but not discouraging.” Bailey says, “Everything is hard, so why not do what it is you think you’re made to do?” Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac on Yahoo Finance is dedicated to promoting economic prosperity for all. Through expert insights, practical advice, and inspiring success stories, we empower you to build and grow wealth. Join us on this transformative journey toward financial freedom and inclusive economic growth. This post was written by Meredith Lawrence. Source link #Starting #business #Dont #afraid #speak Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bruno Fernandes back in form as Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim set to arrive Bruno Fernandes back in form as Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim set to arrive A combination of the number of players leaving for international duty this week, and some of those not called up being given time off, means that it will be largely those who are injured that Amorim first gets to see when he reports for duty at *******’s Carrington training complex. It means the fact ******* need a couple of days to secure his work visa is not too much of an inconvenience. It also allows the club to tie up all the loose ends around Amorim’s coaching team, with interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy stating after the Leicester game he expects to hear either on Sunday or Monday whether he and the remainder of Ten Hag’s team who stayed on following the Dutchman’s dismissal last month are to stay. When he gets round to assessing this latest performance, aside from Fernandes’ efforts, Amorim will see a largely solid defensive display, which secured a first Premier League clean sheet for over a month, a decent first-half from Amad Diallo, and a goalscoring second-half from Alejandro Garnacho, even if the Argentine was too fed up at being criticised for his recent displays to celebrate. Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro were decent in central midfield without being spectacular against a Leicester side their manager Steve Cooper admitted had not been good enough in both boxes. And ******* won. Depending on how you choose to assess the Premier League table, Amorim arrives with ******* either 13th, way below expectations, or only four points off a Champions League place, for which fifth might be good enough. BBC Sport asked Van Nistelrooy after the match whether the current ******* squad could excel in Amorim’s new style. His answer didn’t entirely fill anyone with confidence. “That is a very good question,” he said. “When I started at the beginning of this four game ******* I decided to continue by 85% playing what the players are used and just put in little tweaks by changing players or resting players to try get the confidence back. We were looking for results and we got four. “But the wing backs and inside forwards, it is a lot to analyse. I can’t comment on that.” Presumably if Van Nistelrooy were entirely confident about the flexibility of players he has been working with since the start of the season, a straightforward ‘yes’ would have come into his head. And the secondary – but very important – point is the chance for Amorim to do any meaningful work on the training ground will be virtually non-existent. If ******* progress in the EFL Cup, he might have one spare midweek in his first three months in charge. Amorim is acutely aware of this which is why he is playing down the expectations that rose so dramatically in the wake of Sporting’s defeat of Manchester City last week. Amorim will need to find a trio of defenders that fit his back three brief, knowing his quickest option, Leny Yoro, is among those coming back from injury. Presumably Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui will fill the wing back slots, with Ugarte, Casemiro and ********** Eriksen the midfield berths, at least until Kobbie Mainoo is available again. But Fernandes is the crucial element. Portugal’s second Nations League game doesn’t take place until Monday, 18 November, even further limiting the new head coach’s time with the Fernandes before the Premier League trip to Ipswich on 24 November. Van Nistelrooy has stabilised the situation at Old Trafford. But if ******* are to move on under Amorim, he needs to find the best way of getting the most out of Fernandes as the captain moves back into form. Source link #Bruno #Fernandes #form #Man #Utd #coach #Ruben #Amorim #set #arrive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nissan to cut jobs, reduce Mitsubishi stake as profits evaporate Nissan to cut jobs, reduce Mitsubishi stake as profits evaporate Things are not rosy at Nissan, with the automaker hoping job cuts and asset sales will bring the company back to profit. Source link #Nissan #cut #jobs #reduce #Mitsubishi #stake #profits #evaporate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘These findings underscore the need for an urgent ban’ ‘These findings underscore the need for an urgent ban’ A new study out of the ******* Kingdom suggests everyday tasks like washing pots and shampooing your hair could seriously pollute marine environments with harmful “forever chemicals.” Called PFAS, these chemicals are known to leach into water — but the extent of their impact is just being uncovered. What’s happening? Scientists at the University of Portsmouth recently partnered with the Marine Conservation Society to investigate the presence of PFAS — or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances — in marine environments. PFAS are human-made chemicals found in food packaging, nonstick cookware, water-resistant clothing, personal care items such as shampoo, and more. They are often called “forever chemicals” because they “usually take hundreds or thousands of years to break down,” the World Economic Forum reports. Per a University of Portsmouth article on Phys.org, scientists collected seawater samples before and after sewage discharges from a U.K. wastewater treatment plant servicing more than 400,000 people. The researchers found PFAS concentrations increased significantly after sewage discharges. Before sewage discharge, one detectable PFAS compound was found in tested waterways. Afterward, eight different PFAS compounds were detected — including two banned PFAS. The research, recently published in Chemosphere, also found that seaweed in the studied area contained more than 6,000 times the concentration of PFAS than the water surrounding it. Researchers say this data indicates that seaweed stores the forever chemical in high concentrations — and this stored PFAS could work its way up the food chain when ingested by algae-grazing marine animals. Why is the presence of PFAS in waterways concerning? Numerous studies have previously linked PFAS exposure to human health impacts like *******, decreased fertility, and increased risks of asthma and thyroid ********, CNN reported. Watch now: Can the government create hurricanes? PFAS also impact marine animals, with studies finding the “forever chemicals” in the livers of otters, gulls’ eggs, freshwater fish, and more, per Scientific *********. According to Seaside Sustainability, PFAS can sicken marine animals, causing immune system shutdowns and liver damage. Fish and other marine animals can also expose people to PFAS when entering the human food chain. People become exposed to PFAS by consuming contaminated food and water, using products made with PFAS, and breathing in air that contains PFAS. One Centers for ******** Control and Prevention survey found PFAS in the blood of 97% of Americans. What’s being done about PFAS? In a statement, the study’s authors say further research is needed to understand the effects of PFAS on marine life. They also called for strategy development to reduce existing PFAS in the environment. How often do you worry about toxic chemicals getting into your home? Always Often Sometimes Never Click your choice to see results and speak your mind Most importantly, the researchers stress the need to develop and implement less polluting replacements for PFAS in products. “These findings underscore the need for an urgent ban on PFAS from all uses where there are alternatives,” study co-author Francesca Ginley, chemicals policy and advocacy manager at the Marine Conservation Society, said in a statement. “These chemicals will impact us and the environment for generations to come.” Researchers globally are also working to understand more about PFAS, with the Environmental Protection Agency reporting that its researchers are especially interested in how to better detect and measure PFAS, how to remove PFAS from water, how to dispose of PFAS, and more. To educate yourself on PFAS exposure, review this list of products and uses for PFAS. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don’t miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet. Source link #findings #underscore #urgent #ban Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Chiefs edge Broncos, extend NFL win streak to 15 games Chiefs edge Broncos, extend NFL win streak to 15 games The Kansas City Chiefs have blocked a field goal attempt as time expired as they escaped with a 16-14 home win over the Denver Broncos and extended their dazzling NFL winning streak to 15 games. The Chiefs had taken the lead on Harrison Butker’s field goal with 5:57 remaining, but Bo Nix and the Broncos converted on a trio of third downs while marching right back down field. They proceeded to set up Wil Lutz for the winner, but Leo Chenal was given credit for coming up the middle amid a big push by the Kansas City defensive line to get his hand on the kick. Patrick Mahomes finished with 266 yards passing and a touchdown for Kansas City, who became only the fifth team to follow up a Super Bowl triumph by winning their first nine games of the season. The Chiefs’ winning streak dating to last season is the longest in the NFL since the Packers won 19 in a row from 2010-11. Travis Kelce had eight catches for 64 yards and a touchdown for Kansas City. DeAndre Hopkins caught four passes for 56 yards, and Kareem Hunt was held to 35 yards rushing but also caught seven passes for 65 yards. Nix finished with 215 yards passing and two touchdowns for the Broncos (5-5). Courtland Sutton had six catches for 60 yards and a score, and his 13-yard reception on third-and-6 with 1:45 left gave Denver a chance to kick as time expired. Taylor Swift was back at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Kelce and the Chiefs just six days after turning up to see their win over Tampa Bay on Monday night. The pop superstar resumes her Eras Tour on Thursday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Source link #Chiefs #edge #Broncos #extend #NFL #win #streak #games Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mortgage and refinance rates today, November 10, 2024: Rates are volatile Mortgage and refinance rates today, November 10, 2024: Rates are volatile Mortgage rates have been volatile over the last few days. According to Zillow, today’s 30-year fixed mortgage rate for home purchases is down by eight basis points to 6.44%, and the 30-year fixed refinance rate has decreased by five basis points to 6.50%. On the other hand, the 15-year fixed purchase rate is up by 10 basis points to 5.77%, and the 15-year refinance rate has risen by five basis points to 5.83%. We can probably expect mortgage rates to be unsteady for a while as the market responds to the presidential election results, new federal funds rate, and other economic factors. Learn more: How the Federal Reserve impacts mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.44% 20-year fixed: 6.31% 15-year fixed: 5.77% 5/1 ARM: 6.67% 7/1 ARM: 6.64% 30-year VA: 5.87% 15-year VA: 5.51% 5/1 VA: 5.97% 30-year FHA: 5.61% 15-year FHA: 5.55% 5/1 FHA: 4.88% Remember, these are the national averages and rounded to the nearest hundredth. These are today’s mortgage refinance rates, according to the latest Zillow data: 30-year fixed: 6.50% 20-year fixed: 6.27% 15-year fixed: 5.83% 5/1 ARM: 6.71% 7/1 ARM: 6.81% 30-year VA: 5.77% 15-year VA: 5.40% 5/1 VA: 5.75% Again, the numbers provided are national averages rounded to the nearest hundredth. Mortgage refinance rates are often higher than rates when you buy a house, although that’s not always the case. Read more: Is now a good time to refinance your mortgage? Use the free Yahoo Finance mortgage calculator to see how various mortgage terms and interest rates will impact your monthly payments. Our calculator also considers factors like property taxes and homeowners insurance when determining your estimated monthly mortgage payment. This gives you a more realistic idea of your total monthly payment than if you just looked at mortgage principal and interest. The average 30-year mortgage rate today is 6.44%. A 30-year term is the most popular type of mortgage because by spreading out your payments over 360 months, your monthly payment is lower than with a shorter-term loan. The average 15-year mortgage rate is 5.77% today. When deciding between a 15-year and a 30-year mortgage, consider your short-term versus long-term goals. A 15-year mortgage comes with a lower interest rate than a 30-year term. This is great in the long run because you’ll pay off your loan 15 years sooner, and that’s 15 fewer years for interest to accumulate. But the trade-off is that your monthly payment will be higher as you pay off the same amount in half the time. Let’s say you get a $300,000 mortgage. With a 30-year term and a 6.44% rate, your monthly payment toward the principal and interest would be about $1,884, and you’d pay $378,377 in interest over the life of your loan — on top of that original $300,000. If you get that same $300,000 mortgage but with a 15-year term and 5.77% rate, your monthly payment would jump up to $2,494. But you’d only pay $149,000 in interest over the years. With a fixed-rate mortgage, your rate is locked in for the entire life of your loan. You will get a new rate if you refinance your mortgage, though. An adjustable-rate mortgage keeps your rate the same for a predetermined ******* of time. Then, the rate will go up or down depending on several factors, such as the economy and the maximum amount your rate can change according to your contract. For example, with a 7/1 ARM, your rate would be locked in for the first seven years, then change every year for the remaining 23 years of your term. Adjustable rates typically start lower than fixed rates, but once the initial rate-lock ******* ends, it’s possible your rate will go up. Lately, though, some fixed rates have been starting lower than adjustable rates. Talk to your lender about its rates before choosing one or the other. Dig deeper: Adjustable-rate vs. fixed-rate mortgage Mortgage lenders typically give the lowest mortgage rates to people with higher down payments, great or excellent credit scores, and low debt-to-income ratios. So, if you want a lower rate, try saving more, improving your credit score, or paying down some debt before you start shopping for homes. Waiting for rates to drop probably isn’t the best method to get the lowest mortgage rate right now unless you are truly in no rush and don’t mind waiting until the end of 2024 or into 2025. If you’re ready to buy, focusing on your personal finances is probably the best way to lower your rate. Learn more: How to get the lowest mortgage rates To find the best mortgage lender for your situation, apply for mortgage preapproval with three or four companies. Just be sure to apply to all of them within a short time frame — doing so will give you the most accurate comparisons and have less of an impact on your credit score. When choosing a lender, don’t just compare interest rates. Look at the mortgage annual percentage rate (APR) — this factors in the interest rate, any discount points, and fees. The APR, which is also expressed as a percentage, reflects the true annual cost of borrowing money. This is probably the most important number to look at when comparing mortgage lenders. According to Zillow, the national average 30-year mortgage rate is 6.44%, and the average 15-year mortgage rate is 5.77%. But these are national averages, so the average in your area could be different. Averages are typically higher in expensive parts of the U.S. and lower in less expensive areas. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.44% right now, according to Zillow. However, you might get an even better rate with an excellent credit score, sizeable down payment, and low debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Mortgage rates aren’t necessarily expected to drop in the last couple of months of 2024, but they’ll likely gradually decrease in 2025. Source link #Mortgage #refinance #rates #today #November #Rates #volatile Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Trying to get home’: Court hears 15yo’s plea before he was allegedly murdered by Jacob Greig in the bush ‘Trying to get home’: Court hears 15yo’s plea before he was allegedly murdered by Jacob Greig in the bush A teenager issued a plea for help before he was allegedly murdered, with his friends camping nearby discovering his body the next morning, a court has heard. Source link #home #Court #hears #15yos #plea #allegedly #murdered #Jacob #Greig #bush Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Resident at Ohio senior living facility shoots 2 employees Resident at Ohio senior living facility shoots 2 employees Two workers at an Ohio senior living facility were injured in a ********* Friday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] New London police were called to Windy Acres senior living retirement facility just after 10:50 a.m. for reports of an active shooter, according to a media release by the department. When police arrived they found two injured people locked in the main office. TRENDING STORIES: The two employees were able to get to medics through a window. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to police. Officers then found a man ***** in the lobby from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man was identified as a resident of the facility. His identity has not been released at this time. Police said there are no other victims or suspects in the *********. The motive of the ********* ******** under investigation. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Source link #Resident #Ohio #senior #living #facility #shoots #employees Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Review (Switch) Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town Review (Switch) Japan and I have a close relationship. I had the great opportunity to live and study there. While in Japan, I heard whispers here and there about Yoshito Usui’s beloved Shin-chan, enough to realize that the mischievous five-year-old boy has been a household name since the 1990s. I admit that Shiro and the Coal Town is my first encounter with Shin-chan’s adventures. Before reviewing this, I’ve been wondering whether the latest Shin-chan title can really capture the ********* aesthetic, culture, and nature I experienced. I am happy to say that Shiro and the Coal Town delivers a good cozy depiction of ********* rural life wrapped in a hand-drawn anime-like presentation and highly accessible collect-a-thon mechanics. However, gameplay complexity and variety is lost as a result, while the title suffers from some awkward animations due to its fixed camera perspective. While its deliberate slow pace and simplicity won’t find a home with everyone, cozy game fans of all ages will appreciate Shin-chan’s latest adventure. Summer days in Akita Shiro and the Coal Town is a spiritual continuation of its predecessor, Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation. Shin-chan and family leave Kasukabe to visit the extended family home in the Akita prefecture. In this new location, the mischievous boy spends all summer unraveling the mysteries of two settings: the bright and summery Akita and the run down and cluttered Coal Town. The story can be enjoyed as a standalone experience, and the game does a great job at introducing you to beloved characters. Shiro and the Coal Town features a simplistic 10 to 12-hours story covered in ********* humor. Don’t expect too much depth of narrative here. Nonetheless, I was pleasantly surprised to find explorations of contemporary topics that have affected ********* society and the world at large. Shin-chan features themes of re-connecting with nature through its collect-a-thon mechanics of bug catching, fishing, farming, and more. Coal Town acts as a front for exploring the effects of industrialization, whereas the contrasting Akita location touches on deindustrialization and rural population decline. Shin-chan’s latest adventure is essentially a quest to help both Akita and Coal Town find their identity in a world that has moved on. The characters are the highlights of the narrative experience. Fans of Shin-chan will recognize beloved characters returning. Those new to the franchise will find much joy in meeting zany personalities and anime tropes like the raunchy grandpa, the inept dad, the quippy Shin-chan, and more. Newcomers may need some time to acclimatize to the humor, although the silly approach to interactions is mostly a hit. However, not all characters are given the same screentime and attention. For example, the villain is often relegated to a background role, and I wouldn’t blame you if you forgot all about him. Relax, stay a while Shiro and the Coal Town is a collect-a-thon through-and-through. Gameplay-wise, you play as Shin-chan as you explore Akita and Coal Town to catch bugs and items, fish, grow vegetables, and more. As you collect more and more, your book or compendium will fill with information. You will have to meet a certain character repeatedly to report your findings and in return receive yen as payment for your trouble. Shin-chan can use this currency to purchase and exchange other items. Progression to different areas is also tied to collecting certain items in return to access. This is a safe and standard way of doing things. Shiro and the Coal Town is not an open world game. Rather, it is a streamlined experience that guides players from zone to zone. There is a time passing mechanic that changes the setting and what you can collect over a day. This includes morning, afternoon, and night-time. While I appreciated this time passing mechanic and the scenery changes that it brought, it felt underdeveloped. For example, exploring Akita at night-time will introduce you to some new bugs like fireflies. However, there is still a lack of bug and fish varieties during these times. The absence of other characters to interact with is also a sore point of exploring at night-time. The gameplay is very accessible to a wider audience. There is no stake or penalty for failing to catch bugs or fish as these will respawn. If you get caught up exploring too late at night, you will automatically fall asleep and be transported back to the comfort of your home. Your trusty side-kick Shiro, the wonder dog, will also help you locate items to collect. The collect-a-thon mini-games of catching bugs is fun and easy. However, the fixed camera perspective sometimes makes the catching feel awkward. The perspective often tricked me into thinking that I aligned Shin-chan well enough to catch the bug with the net. I realized how wrong I was when I frequently missed my positioning. The fish catching mini-game is equally simple. It is a timed mini-game similar to Animal Crossing, although it lacks polish or the sense of fair challenge that is found in Stardew Valley. Speaking of Stardew Valley, Shiro and the Coal Town also features a basic crop growing mini-game where Shin-chan can water crops on a daily basis. Once again, however, there are no downsides to neglecting that because Shin-chan still has to wait a few days for crops to grow depending on the type. In terms of gameplay, Shiro and the Coal Town is safe, accessible, and a jack of all trades. “Animed” to perfection Shiro and the Coal Town has a beautiful art style that stays faithful to the anime and manga. The hand-drawn environments are the star of the show. Akita’s nature is summery, bright, colorful, and a joy to get lost in. The presentation is outstanding and this extends to the great minimalist soundtrack and the sound design. The original score brings notes of nostalgia and reminisces of the days where life is simple, slow, and aimless. The sound design sells the experience of being among nature as cicadas and other bugs cry in the distance. On the other hand, Coal Town is made to look cluttered, run down, and abrasive. It is an immersive experience that reminds me of the very best slice of life anime. This presentation is backed-up by a polished experience. Shin-chan looks great in handheld mode on the Nintendo Switch. It runs very well and feels right at home on the Switch. I have not encountered any performance issues or glitches. The English localization is also great and adapts the ********* jokes well to the context. I think the game is a great way to practice your ********* given that it features ********* voice acting and English subtitles. Shiro and the Coal Town is a charming title, and should be regarded as one of the best looking games of the year. Summary Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town delivers a good cozy experience of ********* culture and rural life wrapped in a hand-drawn anime-like presentation and highly accessible and simple collect-a-thon mechanics. However, gameplay complexity and variety leave more to be desired, while the title suffers from some awkward animations due to its fixed camera perspective. I recommend Shiro and the Coal Town to cozy game fans and players who are open to a simple and slower slice of life sim. Shiro and the Coal Town reminded me of those long summer days spent in Japan hearing crying cicadas in the distance. Shin-chan allowed me to quickly return to those memories. For that, I am most thankful. Shin-chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is available now on Nintendo Switch and PC. Source link #Shinchan #Shiro #Coal #Town #Review #Switch Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former pupil restrained at school wins case Former pupil restrained at school wins case Getty Images A spokesperson for the school said it was “naturally disappointed” by the judgement A man found to have been repeatedly restrained and once detained for nearly five hours at his former school will receive £18,900 in damages. He was a pupil at the Mulberry Bush School in Standlake, Oxfordshire, more than a decade ago but the claim was decided at the High Court on Friday. A judge found he was restrained face down by staff three times and that others placed a towel around the door of his room to stop him leaving it 14 times. The private residential special school said it was “naturally disappointed” by the outcome and that it was “potentially seeking permission to appeal”. Amelia Walker, representing the man’s family in court, said the restraints imposed on him were “inevitably humiliating and degrading, as well as dangerous”. Judge Margaret Obi found the restraints constituted battery and that being prevented from leaving his room constituted unlawful imprisonment. Catherine Foster, representing the school, said the man was “restrained legitimately” 117 times at the school on other occasions. She said the school felt the restraints were “a necessary and proportionate means of managing disruptive behaviour”. The judge said she was satisfied he was left “distressed and humiliated by the experience of being restrained face down”. She said the school continued to use towels to restrict his movement even though social services previously “made it clear” that was inappropriate. Ofsted found pupils “thrive” at the “transformative” school, which inspectors said had a “highly ambitious and broad” curriculum, at an inspection in September. In a statement, a school spokesperson said it was “important to note that the court found that there was no negligence” found on its part. But they said there were other elements in the judgement the school found were “inconsistent” with previous hearings. The spokesperson added: “We have been working with children and families affected by complex emotional needs for 75 years and always endeavour to do what is right and best for every individual child. “This work is never done in isolation and we always work closely with everyone involved in a child’s care.” Source link #pupil #restrained #school #wins #case Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Peter Dutton rises in popularity in a fresh ***** to Anthony Albanese according to latest poll Peter Dutton rises in popularity in a fresh ***** to Anthony Albanese according to latest poll Dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister has risen while Peter Dutton appears to be rising in popularity as the nation waits for an election announcement. Source link #Peter #Dutton #rises #popularity #fresh #***** #Anthony #Albanese #latest #poll Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Spirit Cuts Flights to Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and More in Latest Shake-up Spirit Cuts Flights to Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, and More in Latest Shake-up The airline wants to focus on its most popular routes. Aaron P./Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is cutting dozens more flights across the country in a shake-up aimed at directing resources to the most popular routes. The airline will cut 24 different routes from Nashville to Los Angeles and beyond, the company confirmed to Travel + Leisure. The cuts will take effect over the course of the next few months. “We routinely evaluate our network and make adjustments to support the company’s business strategy based on current market and operating conditions,” a Spirit spokesperson told T+L. “As part of this process, we updated our upcoming schedule to focus on our strongest performing routes.” Starting immediately, the company has ended flights from Columbus to Tampa, from San Antonio to Tampa, from Nashville to Los Angeles, from Burbank to Sacramento, from Cleveland to Orlando, from Dallas to San Antonio, from Dallas to Chicago, from Newark to San Antonio, from Fort Lauderdale to Phoenix, from Las Vegas to Richmond, from Los Angeles to Oakland, and from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh. On Dec. 2, the airline will cut flights from Dallas to Tampa, followed a day later by Charlotte to Houston, Dallas to Houston, and San Diego to Sacramento. Then on Jan. 8, 2025, Spirit will cut Boston to Newark, Charlotte to Dallas, Charlotte to Los Angeles, and Columbus to Los Angeles, followed by cutting Los Angeles to both San Antonio and Salt Lake City in March. Spirit will also cut two international routes from Fort Lauderdale to both San Salvador, El Salvador, and Managua, Nicaragua, on Feb. 10 and Feb. 11, 2025, respectively. The cuts come as Spirit revamped its fare classes, adding more inclusive options, and eliminated most change and cancellation fees. The airline is also reportedly in talks to merge with fellow low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines after a federal judge blocked a proposed merger between the airline and JetBlue. This also isn’t the first time Spirit has cut routes. Last month, the carrier similarly cut dozens of routes, continuing to struggle since those initial JetBlue merger plans ended. Source link #Spirit #Cuts #Flights #Los #Angeles #Nashville #Dallas #Latest #Shakeup Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ipswich Town beat Tottenham: Ed Sheeran plays part in ‘massive day’ for Tractor Boys Ipswich Town beat Tottenham: Ed Sheeran plays part in ‘massive day’ for Tractor Boys Sheeran spared McKenna’s blushes by leaving his guitar at home though. It was probably for the best because the Ipswich boss admits he’s “not very good” at karaoke. “There were no sing-songs, but the players are delighted,” said McKenna. “They know this is a win to cherish, but they also know where we want to get to as a club – winning games in the Premier League – and we know this season that’s going to be a challenge. “It’s been a big journey to get to this point.” After failing to earn a swift return to the Premier League following relegation in 2002, Ipswich reached the Championship play-offs just once after 2005 and were relegated to League One in 2019. “It’s a really significant moment and a day to cherish in the recent history of the club,” McKenna said. “You look at the journey the club has been on in the past 22 years, the ups and downs, some heights but some depths as well. “For the supporters to see their club win in the Premier League at a fantastic club like Tottenham, in a stadium like this against a team like that, it is a massive day for them.” Ipswich ******* to make the play-offs in their first two seasons in League One and were 12th in December 2021, when McKenna was named as Paul Cook’s successor. In his first full season the Tractor Boys were promoted as runners-up and they repeated the feat in the Championship last season. “For us who have been involved in the journey for the past couple of years, it’s a really significant day as well,” McKenna added. “Everyone’s delighted but I know that pretty quickly we’ll all move on to the next thing.” Source link #Ipswich #Town #beat #Tottenham #Sheeran #plays #part #massive #day #Tractor #Boys Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Schmidt plays down Wallabies ‘grand slam’ ambitions Schmidt plays down Wallabies ‘grand slam’ ambitions Coach Joe Schmidt offers only a wise, wry smile when the outlandish prospect of a first British Isles ‘grand slam’ for the Wallabies in 40 years is broached. Yet following a dramatic weekend of ********* rugby, suddenly perhaps the prospect didn’t seem such a distant pipedream after all, even for a pragmatist like him. “The grand slam may still be alive,” acknowledged Schmidt after his side had, almost miraculously, avoided tumbling at the first of the four hurdles against England at Twickenham, escaping to run out as last-gasp, 42-37 winners. “But we won’t look too far ahead.” Indeed, he said, he and his coaching staff would be looking only at the next game against Wales at the Principality Stadium on Sunday, up against the side who had dismantled them at last year’s World Cup. Still, what he saw on TV on Sunday, as Wales lost for the 10th Test in succession – this time 24-19 to Fiji – can surely, secretly at least, only have encouraged the dreamer in the New Zealander. Doubtless he would never admit to it but the team coached by his Kiwi colleague Warren Gatland looks there for the taking, shambolic at times during their first-ever loss on home soil to the Pacific islanders. A win in Cardiff, of course, would take the Wallabies halfway to their goal of emulating the Mark Ella-inspired class of 1984, but, even then, Schmidt would only outline the monumental nature of what would come afterwards. For not only will Australia now have to face a team driven by desperation to avoid a record 11th straight defeat in Cardiff, but then comes a Scotland side who, Schmidt noted, “were really impressive in beating Fiji last week”. And that was before the Scots even gave world champs South ******* a run for their money for much of Sunday’s clash at Murrayfield, until eventually succumbing 30-15. Then there’s a reunion with some old friends in Dublin. “I still know some of those Irish guys quite well,” grinned Ireland’s former coach Schmidt. “So we’ll see where we get to there.” Yet even if the slam is a long way off, there was no question the Wallabies’ epic triumph on Saturday has already transformed the confidence of his squad, as Schmidt reflected: “I’m not sure we’ve turned it around. I think we’re turning. “Inevitably, progress is never linear, so there’ll be a few peaks and troughs on the way further forward, but I’ve found a really good bunch of people, both in the staff and in the playing group. “The players can grow confidence in themselves. And I thought some of the skill exhibited, some of the things we’ve been working really hard on, were certainly visible, which gives us a bit of confidence, certainly gives the players a bit of confidence. “I think there’s green shoots.” Source link #Schmidt #plays #Wallabies #grand #slam #ambitions Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump advised ****** not to escalate in Ukraine: report Trump advised ****** not to escalate in Ukraine: report US President-elect Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir ****** on Thursday and discussed the war in Ukraine, the Washington Post reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Trump advised ****** not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of “Washington’s sizeable military presence in Europe”, the Post reported. During the US election campaign, Trump said he would find a solution to end the war “within a day,” but did not explain how he would do so. Trump reportedly suggested further discussions to talk about a solution to the war. The Ukrainian government was informed about the conversation and reportedly had no objections, the Washington Post wrote. Trump also spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, according to media reports. On Friday, the Kremlin said ****** was ready to discuss Ukraine with Trump but that did not mean that he was willing to alter Moscow’s demands. On June 14, ****** set out his terms for an end to the war: Ukraine would have to drop its NATO ambitions and withdraw all of its troops from all of the territory of four regions claimed by Russia. Ukraine rejected that, saying it would be tantamount to capitulation, and Zelenskiy has put forward a “victory plan” that includes requests for additional military support from the West. US President Joe Biden and Ukraine ***** that under Trump, US military aid to Ukraine might dry up, which is crucial for countering the Russian invasion. There has been radio silence between Biden and ****** since Russia’s all-out ******* on Ukraine in February 2022. According to an unconfirmed report in the Wall Street Journal, Trump as a former US president has reportedly spoken with ****** multiple times in recent years. Trump is due to be inaugurated for a second term as US president on January 20. with DPA Source link #Trump #advised #****** #escalate #Ukraine #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Beach store in Cherry Grove, SC severely damaged after an overnight hit and run Beach store in Cherry Grove, SC severely damaged after an overnight hit and run A driver ran into the front of a beach boutique and rental equipment shop overnight Saturday in Cherry Grove, destroying furniture and cracking a window, store owners said on social media No one was injured, but security footage showed a person made a left turn on to Main Street from Hillside Drive and went too wide, Cherry Grove Beach Services owner Derek Calhoun told The Sun News on Sunday. The driver hit a picnic table and dragged it to the front of Cherry Grove Beach Services where the table hit the front windows and doors of the shop, breaking them. The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. on Nov. 9 and the person was driving a red car, Calhoun said. After the accident, the person drove away. Kim Perkins, the owner of Mainstreet Bakery and Eatery came in around 3:30 a.m., saw the damage and called the police as well as Calhoun. The picnic table was destroyed and the front door was cracked open with multiple holes. The owners asked anyone with information to contact to North Myrtle Beach Police Department. The Sun News requested the incident report from North Myrtle Beach Police. If it wasn’t for the table, the car may have driven farther into the restaurant, Calhoun said. He and his wife were able to clean the glass and open on Saturday. Cherry Grove Beach Services will remain open during repairs. “It could’ve been a lot worse,” Calhoun said. The accident happened a day after Cherry Grove Beach Services announced its Beach Express Shops, which will offer beach equipment rental at the Ocean Drive Pavilion, Harold’s on the Ocean and Ocean Drive Beach and Golf Resort. Two years ago, Cherry Grove Beach Services sued the city of North Myrtle Beach and accused the city of having a monopoly on beach rental equipment setup on the beach. In September, a judge sided with the city and said it was legally allowed to have a monopoly on beach chair and umbrella set up. Cherry Grove Beach Services incurred over $20,000 worth of fines after they continued to set up beach chairs and umbrellas for patrons despite being told to stop by the city, The Sun News previously reported. Source link #Beach #store #Cherry #Grove #severely #damaged #overnight #hit #run Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

WIN 1 of 50 double passes to the Telethon Community Cinemas WIN 1 of 50 double passes to the Telethon Community Cinemas SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE Telethon Community Cinemas returns to four venues across Perth from November 16 and we’re offering you the chance to win a double pass. Visit one of their four locations and enjoy the latest blockbusters or a Christmas classic under the stars including under the stars including Gladiator II, The Wild ******, Home Alone and Elf. View session times here. For your chance to win, enter your details below. Entries close on Sunday November 17, at 11:59 pm. All entrants may only enter once. All entrants found to have entered more than once per entry form will have their subsequent entries disqualified. T&C’s apply. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Source link #WIN #double #passes #Telethon #Community #Cinemas Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Moon Knight Announced For Marvel Rivals Moon Knight Announced For Marvel Rivals -Foxtrot1d 5h ago How come a lot of these designs have a mechanical / metal body armour look to them? Is it some kind of in game lore reason or something. Moon Knight isn’t really someone who needs that level of protection, I mean the guy wears all white because he WANTS his enemies to see him coming in the dark as he loves up close combat. Source link #Moon #Knight #Announced #Marvel #Rivals Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Invest 98L falls apart in the Atlantic Invest 98L falls apart in the Atlantic Invest 98L falls apart in the Atlantic Source link #Invest #98L #falls #Atlantic Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

New Utawarerumono Game Announced as Aquaplus Resumes Work on Canceled Visual Novel Jasmine New Utawarerumono Game Announced as Aquaplus Resumes Work on Canceled Visual Novel Jasmine Today Aquaplus hosted its 30th Anniversary Festival in Japan and had news to share about the beloved Utawarerumono series and more. Source link #Utawarerumono #Game #Announced #Aquaplus #Resumes #Work #Canceled #Visual #Jasmine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eastern Cuba rocked by magnitude 6.8 earthquake Eastern Cuba rocked by magnitude 6.8 earthquake A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has rocked eastern Cuba, according to the US Geological Survey, shaking buildings in Santiago de Cuba, the island’s second largest city, and the surrounding countryside. The quake struck Cuba’s southeastern coast in Granma province near the municipality of Bartolome Maso, the home of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s headquarters during the Cuban Revolution. Reuters spoke with several residents in the area who reported the quake felt as strong as any in their lifetimes. Homes and buildings shook violently, they said, and dishes rattled off shelves. Some damage was reported in Pilon, near the quake’s epicentre. Many of the region’s homes and buildings are older and vulnerable. Residents in Santiago were left shaken on Sunday. Yolanda Tabío, 76, said people in the city flocked to the streets and were still nervously sitting in their doorways. She said she felt at least two aftershocks following the quake but that among friends and family she had not heard of any damages. “You had to see how everything was moving, the walls, everything,” she told the Associated Press. The quake was at a depth of 14km, USGS said. The earthquake was earlier measured at a magnitude of 5.8, a figure that has been revised upwards. The US National Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat expected as a result of this quake. The quake is the most recent in a string of natural disasters to strike Cuba. Much of the eastern end of the island was ravaged by Hurricane Oscar in October. Last week, Cuba’s grid collapsed after Hurricane Rafael hit the western end of the island, leaving 10 million people without power. Recovery efforts are still underway. Rolling blackouts remain the norm across much of eastern Cuba, where Sunday’s earthquake struck, complicating communications. Most seismic activity in Cuba takes place in the region around Santiago. A fault line runs along the island’s southeastern coast, marking the boundary between the North ********* plate and the Caribbean plate, according to Cuba’s seismic service. The Cuban capital of Havana was not affected by the quake. with AP Source link #Eastern #Cuba #rocked #magnitude #earthquake Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former Harris Director Says Biden Should Resign and Make VP the President Former Harris Director Says Biden Should Resign and Make VP the President If President Biden wants to make good on his vow to be a “transitional figure,” he should resign from the presidency now and let Kamala Harris lead the ******* States until Donald Trump is sworn in. That’s the belief voiced by former Harris communications director Jamal Simmons on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday. The move would benefit the party in several ways, he added. “It would absolve her from having to oversee the January 6th transition, right, of her own defeat. And it would make sure, it would dominate the news, at a point where Democrats have to learn, drama and transparency and doing things the public want to see — this is the time, this is the moment for us to change the entire perspective of how Democrats operate.” “Okay, this has now jumped from an internet meme to a Sunday morning show!” Dana Bash exclaimed. “Congratulations!” Dems have better policies but we must realize the old rules no longer apply. We are not playing table tennis. We are in a mixed martial arts ****** and Americans respond to drama and excitement. We should use that to make our arguments for a better path forward. — Jamal Simmons (@JamalSimmons) November 10, 2024 Despite that skeptical reception Simmons reiterated his position on social media. “Joe Biden has been amazing but he should fulfill one last promise – to be transitional. Biden should resign and make Kamala Harris the first woman president. It’d turn tables on Trump, keep Kamala from presiding over Jan 6 make it easier for next woman to run,” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Dems have better policies but we must realize the old rules no longer apply. We are not playing table tennis. We are in a mixed martial arts ****** and Americans respond to drama and excitement. We should use that to make our arguments for a better path forward.” Filmmaker and producer Andy Ostry agreed, though he offered a different reason. “I 1000% agree with what @JamalSimmons just said on CNN: That #Biden should immediately resign and allow #KamalaHarris to become the 47th president. Let’s at least allow America to finally have a woman in the Oval Office, even if only for 2 1/2 months…” he wrote on the platform. The suggestion that Biden resign and let Harris become president has bubbled up from social media chatter to mainstream reporting this week. On Saturday, The Guardian published a reader letter that read, “Joe Biden should resign on his 82nd birthday on 20 November, allowing Kamala Harris to become America’s first female president, till 20 January. That would be a decent legacy.” On Thursday filmmaker Darryl Wharton-Rigby made a similar request. “Dear Joe Biden,” he wrote on X. “Want to go out as a legend? Resign on Dec 1st and let Kamala Harris complete the term. She’ll officially be 47 and the first woman president. Go full dark Brandon.” You can watch the clip from “State of the Union” in the video above. The post Former Harris Director Says Biden Should Resign and Make VP the President | Video appeared first on TheWrap. Source link #Harris #Director #Biden #Resign #President Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Gunmen ***** 10 in bar ********* in central Mexico Gunmen ***** 10 in bar ********* in central Mexico Gunmen have ******* 10 people in a bar in the central ******** state of Queretaro, authorities say, adding to a wave of violent ****** that is gripping several areas of the country. The incident took place in a bar in the downtown area of the state’s capital, also known as Queretaro, where four gunmen entered, ******** seven men and three women, according to the state attorney general and Queretaro city’s security chief. Seven other people were injured. One person was so far in police custody, authorities said. Investigators were at the scene and also looking into a vehicle believed to be linked to the incident. Queretaro is not commonly prone to high levels of violent ****** and is considered relatively safer than many other areas of Mexico. “I reiterate to the people of Queretaro that there will be punishment for those responsible for this brutal act, we will continue to seal our borders and maintain the security of our state,” Queretaro governor Mauricio Kuri said on X. Mexico is dealing with a security crisis linked to organised ****** and warring factions of ***** cartels that is one of the most pressing challenges for new ******** President Claudia Sheinbaum. There have been 2788 homicides in the country since her inauguration on October 1, according to pollster TResearch’s analysis of government data. Sheinbaum has vowed to ****** down on violent ****** and unveiled a security plan aimed at increasing opportunities for vulnerable young people, improving intelligence sharing among government institutions and beefing up the country’s National Guard. Source link #Gunmen #***** #bar #********* #central #Mexico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Watch Police PIT A Range Rover Into The Stratosphere Watch Police PIT A Range Rover Into The Stratosphere Read the full story on The Auto Wire Watch Police PIT A Range Rover Into The Stratosphere Chick got what she deserved. Running from the police is dangerous and *****. Few people have the vehicle or driving skills to pull it off, so in the end they rack up at least a felony or two, not to mention a bunch of other charges, and that’s a best-case scenario. As this ********* mastermind out of Arkansas shows us, it could be even worse because cops might do a PIT that sends your Range Rover or whatever other poor choice of a getaway car flying. Watch an insane chase between a motorcycle cop and two suspects on a motorcycle here. First off, it’s impressive a Range Rover kept running as long as this one did in such an intense chase. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of owning one or any other Land Rover, you know how random and often critical parts break all the time. Because of that fact, we don’t really mourn the loss of one like we would a car that actually runs. Oh and this one has a rattle can paint job, so it’s even more ghetto than most. What started this whole chase was an Arkansas State Police trooper running the tags, which came back as fictitious. So the driver likely knew why the trooper was trying to pull her over. What the trooper didn’t know was the driver had several warrants out of two jurisdictions, so she’s not exactly unfamiliar with law enforcement. Perhaps knowing getting caught meant a whole heap of trouble, this chick really pushed the Range Rover. Not able to shake the trooper, she feints a turn, then wiggles out of the first PIT attempt, so it’s entirely possible she has some experience in car chases. But her luck didn’t last long as the determined trooper went in for the ***** and the PIT sent the British POS SUV flying like a rocket ship. That nosedive into the pavement must’ve rattled the suspect’s bones because she doesn’t try jumping out of the Range Rover to make a run for it on foot. Instead, she whines to the trooper, asking “why would you do that to me?” Ah yes, ********** are always victims, aren’t they? Story continues Follow The Auto Wire on Google News. Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook. Source link #Watch #Police #PIT #Range #Rover #Stratosphere Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]