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Jurors in double-******* trial of Richard Allen retire after 2nd full day of deliberations Jurors in double-******* trial of Richard Allen retire after 2nd full day of deliberations Nov. 9 (UPI) — Jurors in the high-profile Indiana double-******* of trial of Richard Allen on Saturday concluded its second full day of deliberations without reaching a verdict. The 12-person jury deliberated from 9 a.m. EST until just before 3 p.m. before leaving the Carroll County Courthouse in Delphi, Ind., without a verdict and are scheduled to resume deliberations at 9 a.m. Monday, the Indianapolis Star reported. The jury got the case at 1:25 p.m. Thursday. They are attempting to reach a decision on two counts of ******* and two counts of ******* while kidnapping against the 52-year-old Allen, who is accused of abducting and brutally slaying Abigail “Abby” Williams, 13, and Liberty “Libby” *******, 14, on Feb. 13, 2017. The panel of five men and seven women began their deliberations following a 17-day trial in which prosecutors painted Allen as the ******* of the two ******, whose bodies were found downhill from a hiking trail a day after they went missing near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, a town of 3,000 people located 67 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Allen was formally charged taken into custody by Indiana State Police at the end of 2022, nearly five years after the slayings. He has pleaded not guilty. During the trial, defense lawyers portrayed Allen as an innocent man wrongly accused of the heinous ******* despite repeatedly confessing to the killings, including one instance in which he told his wife over the telephone, “I did it. I ******* Abby and Libby.” Allen’s attorneys cast doubt on the confessions, arguing they were not sincere and merely the product of mental illness and psychological trauma he suffered while incarcerated in solitary confinement, according to a neuropsychologist who testified as a defense witness. In his closing arguments, defense attorney Bradley Rozzi noted there is no forensic evidence or explicit witness testimony linking Allen to a hiking trail or the bridge on the day the ****** went missing, and argued that in the five years between the time the ****** were slain and his arrest, Allen had ample opportunity to flee, but did not. Prosecutors, however, countered by arguing that an Indiana State Trooper who had monitored more than 700 of Allen’s prison phone conversations identified his voice on a video found on Libby *******’s phone, in which a man says, “Guys… down the hill.” They claimed Allen forced the teens off the hiking trail with plans to ***** them but altered his intended actions when a van passed by. Instead, they said, he cut their throats. Prosecution witness Railly Voorhies, who was 16 in 2017, testified she was on the trail on that day with three other people and that they passed a man she identified as Allen from a grainy still image of the so-called “bridge guy” — a man recorded in Libby’s 43-second video who was walking behind them on the trail. The photo of the “bridge guy” was released by police shortly after the slayings and has long been symbolized the hunt for the ******* in the high-profile case. Source link #Jurors #doublemurder #trial #Richard #Allen #retire #2nd #full #day #deliberations Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

World Heritage List push for Great *********** Bight World Heritage List push for Great *********** Bight The vast array of marine life in the Great *********** Bight will be protected from oil and gas drilling if a Greens push for world heritage status succeeds. Source link #World #Heritage #List #push #Great #*********** #Bight Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

CSP gives update on 32 and D 1/2 roads ****** CSP gives update on 32 and D 1/2 roads ****** MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) – Colorado State Patrol provided an update on the head-on collision on 32 and D 1/2 roads Thursday afternoon. A Nissan Versa and Chrysler Town and Country crashed into each other when the former of the two cars attempted a left turn onto D 1/2 Road. The Chrysler collided with the front passenger side of the Nissan Versa. The driver of the Nissan – a Clifton 18-year-old male – was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. His passenger, a 17-year-old from Grand Junction, has life-threatening injuries, according to CSP. Meanwhile, a 74-year-old woman from Whitewater – and the driver of the Chrysler – had moderate injuries and was transported to the hospital. Copyright 2024 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 WesternSlopeNow.com. Source link #CSP #update #roads #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Where the Ford Ranger ranks among Australia’s best-selling cars since 1997 Where the Ford Ranger ranks among Australia’s best-selling cars since 1997 The Ford Ranger looks set to become Australia’s best-selling new vehicle for 2024, barring a miracle for the Toyota RAV4 which has topped the sales charts in five out of 10 months so far this year. To the end of October, Ford has delivered 53,119 Rangers (both 4×2 and 4×4) to *********** customers, an increase of almost eight per cent on the year prior in a market which has grown by just under three per cent. Last year it broke a Toyota stranglehold which lasted a decade, dating back to the Corolla from 2013 to 2016, and then the Ranger’s arch-rival, the HiLux, between 2017 and 2022. In finishing the year on top, the Ranger also delivered Ford its first end of year win since 1995, when the EF Falcon became the Blue Oval’s sales champion. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Camera IconSupplied Credit: CarExpert Fast forward to now and the Ranger once again has a chance at making history. If Ford can continue to deliver Rangers at the same rate as it has through 2024, it’ll not only eclipse last year’s sales figure but also record the highest sales for any vehicle since before the Global Financial Crisis. Even Toyota couldn’t deliver more examples of either the Corolla or HiLux in any single year than what Holden achieved in 2008, when 64,542 Commodores were registered. At the time, this was a mix of the new VE sedan – best known as Holden’s ‘billion dollar baby’ – as well as early versions of the new Ute (launched in August 2007) and Sportwagon. Since 2008, no vehicle has eclipsed what the Commodore managed to achieve. Camera IconVE Commodore range Credit: CarExpert If you count the Ute towards the Commodore’s sales figures, Holden’s large car range lost its mantle as Australia’s best-selling vehicle in 2012 to the Mazda 3. Without including the Ute (technically sold under a different name but still referred to as the Commodore), the Mazda overtook it in 2011. Regardless of which year you count, no Holden ever sat atop the year-end sales charts again, breaking a streak that dated back to 1997 with the VT, and spanned across VX, VY, VZ and VE generations. The VF, the last Commodore built in Australia, never got to finish on top. However, unless a miracle occurs in November and December, it’s unlikely the Ranger will reach the heights of the Commodore’s popularity, such as in 2003 when the VY (and its related Ute and Crewman) recorded a huge 103,764 deliveries – believed to be an all-time high. It seems unlikely the Ranger will meet the Commodore’s peak market share of 12.5 per cent (set in 2001 with the VX), with Ford’s ute currently accounting for approximately five per cent of all new vehicle sales. Camera IconVF was the only Commodore since the VT to not be a best-seller Credit: CarExpert Note: Commodore sales from 1997 to 2002 include Commodore Utility. 2003 to 2011 included the Holden Ute, One Tonner and Crewman, where applicable. Without combining these, the Mazda 3 was the best-seller in 2011 with 41,429 sales. MORE: VFACTS October 2024: Toyota RAV4 still on top as HiLux closes gap to Ranger Source link #Ford #Ranger #ranks #among #Australias #bestselling #cars Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

James Van Der Beek Reveals the Symptom of Colorectal ******* That Pushed Him to See a Doctor James Van Der Beek Reveals the Symptom of Colorectal ******* That Pushed Him to See a Doctor James Van Der Beek is speaking out about his colorectal ******* diagnosis and the early, seemingly innocuous symptom that ultimately prompted him to seek medical attention. “It was just a change in bowel habits,” the Dawson’s Creek star told People in an interview released today, recalling the symptom he started experiencing last year. Van Der Beek, 47, concluded that a change in diet was in order. “Maybe I need to stop coffee,” he recalled thinking at the time. “Maybe I need to not put cream in the coffee.” More from SheKnows When those changes didn’t make the symptoms improve, Van Der Beek knew it was time to go to the doctor. Still, he wasn’t worried when he came out of his colonoscopy in August 2023. “I felt really, really good as I was coming out of anesthesia that I had finally done it and looked into it,” he remembered. But as he was “coming out of the haze,” Van Der Beek’s doctor told him he had *******. “I think I went into shock,” Van Der Beek said. “There was a part of me that felt like maybe I wanted to break down and fall apart, but then a more logical part came in and said well, you just don’t have the information yet. You don’t know what this is.” Van Der Beek was ultimately diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal *******, which the ********* ******* Society defines as ******* that starts in the colon or the *******. In Van Der Beek’s case, the ******* “was still localized,” he said. “It had not spread, but it was Stage 3, which is not what you want to hear.” According to the CDC, Van Der Beek’s first symptom — a change in bowel habits — is a common one to experience, along with blood in or on your stool, diarrhea, constipation, persistent abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss. Because colorectal ******* doesn’t always cause symptoms at first, getting regular screenings (such as a colonoscopy) is important for early detection. The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all adults from ages 45 to 75 be screened for colorectal *******. Van Der Beek, just 46 at the time of the diagnosis, was especially surprised because of his healthy lifestyle. “I was in amazing cardiovascular shape,” he said. “I tried to eat healthy as much as I could, as far as I knew at the time, though I’ve since learned a lot about what actually eating healthy is.” Van Der Beek declined to speak about the specifics of his treatment, but described having ******* as a “full-time job” and said he’s looked into a variety of options. “I venture to say if you’ve heard of it, I’ve probably touched upon it,” he said. “When I’ve been out of the woods completely for what feels like a responsible amount of time, I’ll circle back and let you know what I think worked.” Van Der Beek says he’s feeling “great” and “cautiously optimistic” right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s been an easy road. He described feeling like a “sobbing, terrified mess” for “10 percent of the time,” but noted that he never felt as though “this was gonna end me.” Instead, he saw it as “the biggest life redirect.” “I’m gonna make changes that I never would’ve made otherwise, that I’m gonna look back on in… and say thank **** that happened,” Van Der Beek explained. “This is either going to take me out of the body or teach me how to truly live in it.” The father of six also has his family as a support system. “I’ve really been so blessed with my wife and my kids,” Van Der Beek said. “It’s a lot to live for, and it’s a beautiful life.” Before you go, read about these celebs who’ve spoken up about their chronic health issues: Best of SheKnows Sign up for SheKnows’ Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Source link #James #Van #Der #Beek #Reveals #Symptom #Colorectal #******* #Pushed #Doctor Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

State-owned toll body to hit the road amid price rises State-owned toll body to hit the road amid price rises An independent tribunal and ombudsman will be established to monitor Sydney’s toll road network, with powers to investigate and make binding recommendations. Source link #Stateowned #toll #body #hit #road #price #rises Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Youtooz teases figures for PlayStation characters Youtooz teases figures for PlayStation characters The collectibles creator Youtooz teases some of their upcoming figures, with a few of them based on some iconic PlayStation characters. This is good timing, considering that the holiday season is just around the corner after Halloween last week. As revealed on X, it teases the upcoming PlayStation Youtooz figures with the popular PlayStation 2 era catchphrase “Live in Your World, Play in Ours.” Only silhouettes of the PlayStation mascot characters are visible in front of the controller symbol lights. Looking closely, the most dedicated of PlayStation fans may be able to discern who each character is in front of their respective button symbol. Circle possibly looks like Sly Cooper and Square seems to illuminate Ratchet and Clank. The X button symbol (or Cross as it’s officially known by Sony) has Astro ****, judging by the cape on his back. The figure standing in front of the Triangle symbol is ******* to guess, but it may be possible that it is Kratos from the **** of War. Going back to Astro ****, word of a possible Youtooz figure based on him has already been swirling around in prior months. This post also from X dates back to June, containing a screenshot of a Discord user asking a supposed Youtooz rep to make a figure based on Astro. Additionally with Halloween just last week, Reddit users discussed upcoming Youtooz figures after Astro ****’s figure (among others) was spotted in a Halloween post. For those unfamiliar with Youtooz, they are collectible figures similar to the arguably more popular Funko Pops. Though unlike Funkos, Youtooz figures are most typically sold for limited amounts of time. Its rare (if ever) for certain figures to be put back up for *****. Once Youtooz figures are done collecting orders (usually for 24 hours), it takes a matter of weeks or months to start shipping them out. By then, the figures are gone for good, and it is TBD if Youtooz makes newer figures based on specific characters. Oh, and even certain content creators get their own figures, like this past one of the YouTube channel The Act Man. For now it ******** to be seen how soon the upcoming PlayStation Youtooz figures will be announced. However, since most of the figures sell for $29.99 USD (except for some Limited Edition figures), it is safe to assume the PlayStation ones will sell at that price point. In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for when Youtooz starts taking pre-orders! Source link #Youtooz #teases #figures #PlayStation #characters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

China Working on Energy ******* That Converges Multiple Beams China Working on Energy ******* That Converges Multiple Beams Jim Beam China’s military is working on an experimental ******* system that converges multiple streams of microwaves into a powerful energy beam, the South China Morning Post reports. In other words, it’s not entirely unlike the ****** Star from the “Star Wars” franchise, albeit on a much smaller scale. According to the report, scientists claim they’ve “completed experimental trials on its potential military use.” However, whether their efforts will ever culminate in a ******* capable enough to ******** a planet like in “Star Wars,” let alone ******** much smaller targets, ******** to be seen. ********* at Alderaan Places For one, accumulating sufficient electromagnetic waves in the same location ******** incredibly difficult. According to the SCMP, scientists calculated that they needed to achieve a positional accuracy of mere millimeters, and time synchronization of 170 trillionths of a second — more precise than an atomic clock. Nonenthless, scientists claim to have achieved this level of accuracy during recent experiments. While it won’t be blowing up adversary targets, the researchers found that it could jam signals of US-owned GPS satellites, “achieving multiple goals such as teaching and training, new technology verification, and military exercises.” The scientists say that combining streams of microwaves could end up with a higher output than the sum of the individual beams. Unsurprisingly, the researchers remain vague about the future potential uses of the tech. Meanwhile, the ******* States has long dabbled in similar tech. For instance, the Air Force has developed a high-power microwave directed energy ******* system called the Tactical High-power Operational Responder, designed to counter drones. Whether any of these efforts will culminate in a practical ******* is still hazy, though. For now, military powers will have to contend themselves with directed energy weapons that can disrupt electronics and disable communications signals to gain an edge on the battlefield. More on energy weapons: US Navy Uses Laser ******* to ******** “Floating Target” Source link #China #Working #Energy #******* #Converges #Multiple #Beams Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Review | NoobFeed Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream Review | NoobFeed NoobFeed editor Faviyan writes – Fractured Daydream is a solid blend of action RPG elements with tons of immersive environments and fan service, but it does fall short in some notable areas. But it’s really something to pick up if you’re a casual or long-time SAO fan. Source link #Sword #Art #Online #Fractured #Daydream #Review #NoobFeed Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*******, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection *******, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection Pregnant women and ******* will have greater protection against a condition known as respiratory syncytial virus as part of an expanded vaccination program. The federal government will spend more than $174 million to give pregnant women a free vaccine for RSV ahead of next year’s winter, with national access also expanded for newborns and young children. RSV is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation for young children, with 12,000 ******* admitted each winter. Health Minister Mark Butler said the expanded vaccination scheme would help to keep 10,000 ******* out of hospital each year. “We’ve seen about 160,000 cases of RSV recorded over the course of this winter, half of them were under-four-year-olds. It really huts under-two-year-olds very, very hard,” he told Sky News on Sunday. “This (vaccination) program we think will cut that hospitalisation rate (for *******) up to 90 per cent, a huge win for families.” RSV is a respiratory virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs, with infants being most at risk. Mr Butler said immunisations for pregnant women significantly reduces the risk of RSV in children under six months. “Our combination approach, in partnership with each state and territory, will ensure that every single infant in Australia is protected ahead of the winter RSV season,” he said. “This is a world-leading approach to reduce the impact of RSV on *******.” Source link #******* #pregnant #mums #greater #RSV #protection Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rochester Hills man gravely injured by ******** resident of Columbia in ****** Rochester Hills man gravely injured by ******** resident of Columbia in ****** FOX 2 – A 72-year-old man was gravely injured after being struck by a car driven by an ******** immigrant while he was crossing a road in Rochester Hills. The victim was hit at about 6:45 a.m. Friday near the intersection of Rochester Road and Avon Road. The suspect is a 28-year-old Columbian man who entered the country illegally. The resident of Columbia was driving a 2013 Ford Focus and was headed northbound on Rochester Road while the pedestrian was walking westbound on Avon Road. The Rochester Hills man was then struck while crossing Rochester Road – despite wearing a reflective vest at the time and investigators believe he was in a marked cross walk when he was struck. He was transported to the hospital by Rochester Hills ***** Department paramedics. It is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office ****** Reconstruction Unit and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which determined the driver of the vehicle entered the U.S. illegally. The suspect was released pending a future hearing date in federal court. Investigators say speed, alcohol, nor ***** use appear to be factors in the incident. Source link #Rochester #Hills #man #gravely #injured #******** #resident #Columbia #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Weah on target for Juventus in Turin derby win Weah on target for Juventus in Turin derby win Timothy Weah’s first-half goal for Juventus in a 2-0 derby win over Torino has marked the ******* States international’s third goal in four Serie A matches. Weah, who also scored recently against Inter Milan and Parma, was in the right spot to redirect in a rebound of a shot from Andrea Cambiaso in Saturday’s match. Weah’s father, former Ballon d’Or winner George Weah, was watching from the stands. Timothy Weah had another potential goal waved off for a handball. Kenan Yildiz sealed it for Juventus with a crouching header late in the second half. Juventus moved up to third, level on points with second-placed Inter Milan, who host league leaders Napoli on Sunday. Rafael Leao took advantage of his spot in AC Milan’s lineup after surprisingly being benched lately, scoring twice and helping to set up a third in a 3-3 draw at Cagliari. Still, Milan struggled at relegation-threatened Cagliari just four days after a win at Real Madrid in the Champions League. The pre-game attention was on 16-year-old Francesco Camarda getting the nod at striker following an injury to Alvaro Morata, but it was Leao who made the biggest impact. Nadir Zortea put Cagliari ahead in the second minute before Leao struck back with a brace before halftime. First, Leao scored with a lob following an excellent setup from Tijjani Reijnders. Then the Portugal winger took a throughball from Youssouf Fofana and dribbled around the goalkeeper for his second. Gabriele Zappa equalised for Cagliari shortly after the break and Milan went ahead again with a goal from Tammy Abraham, who had just come on for Camarda. On a play that began with Leao inside Milan’s half, Abraham redirected in a rebound following a shot from ********** Pulisic. Zappa then completed a brace, too, with a spectacular volley. Milan remained seventh. Parma came back from a goal down for a 2-1 win at last-placed Venezia with goals from Emanuele Valeri and Ange-Yoan Bonny. Hans Nicolussi Caviglia put Venezia ahead five minutes into the matchup of promoted clubs. Parma hadn’t won since beating Milan in August. Relegation-threatened Lecce fired Luca Gotti following a 1-1 draw with Empoli on Friday. The southern club did not immediately name a new coach. It’s the second coaching change in Serie A after Daniele De Rossi was replaced by Ivan Juric at Roma. Source link #Weah #target #Juventus #Turin #derby #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Spain’s flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here’s what went wrong Spain’s flood disaster was its worst in recent history. Here’s what went wrong (This story has been refiled to fix a typo in paragraph 1) PAIPORTA, Spain (Reuters) – The water was already knee-high on the ground floor of the hotel where Aitana Puchal had taken refuge when she received a text alert from the regional government of Valencia at 8 pm on Oct. 29 warning people to shelter in place from severe flash floods. “We could have done with (the warning) about six hours earlier,” said the 23-year-old, who had fled with other local residents and guests to the first floor of the hotel near the town of Paiporta. “We were all calming down a little from the panic and drying our feet.” Others were not so fortunate. Carlos Martinez, another Paiporta resident, told local television the flood alert came when he was stranded in a tree “seeing bodies floating past.” Dozens of inhabitants of flooded communities told Reuters that by the time they received the regional government’s alert, muddy water was already surrounding their cars, submerging streets of their towns and pouring into their homes. After days of storm warnings from the national weather service since Oct 25, some municipalities and local institutions had raised the alarm much earlier. Valencia University had told its staff the day before not to come to work. Several town halls across the region of eastern Spain had suspended activities, shut down public facilities and told people to stay home. But the mixed messages and confusion cost lives, dozens of local residents and experts told Reuters. More than 220 people ***** and nearly 80 are still missing in what is the most deadly deluge in a single ********* country since 1967, when floods in Portugal ******* around 500. The national weather service AEMET had raised its threat level for heavy rains to a red alert at 7.36am on Oct 29, following heavy rains in mountainous areas west of the city of Valencia from the early morning. In the 12 hours it took for the regional government’s shelter-in-place order to come through, waters running through the usually dry Poyo ravine – the epicentre of the flooding – had surged to more than three times the flow of Spain’s largest river, the Ebro. As climate change exacerbates weather patterns along Spain’s Mediterranean coast, floods are becoming commonplace and some previous incidents have been deadly. But after at least five decades without a major catastrophe, many people in Valencia were unaware of the grave dangers posed by flash flooding or how to respond. Puchal, the 23-year old who sought refuge in the hotel, said she had never received much information about the risks of floods. “At school, they gave talks about fires,” she said. “But not floods.” That, combined with poor coordination among regional and national authorities as well as political decisions taken years ago not to invest in waterways infrastructure, worsened the calamitous loss of life, seven experts consulted by Reuters said. “It was foreseeable that we would have catastrophic flooding here,” said Felix Frances, professor of hydraulic engineering and environment at Valencia Polytechnic University. Deaths were recorded in 14 of the 24 towns that had already been identified in environment ministry reports as at high risk of flooding, a Reuters review found. Experts including hydraulic and civil engineers, geologists, urban planners and disaster relief specialists said successive failures – to conduct flood mitigation work on nearby rivers, better protect houses built on flood plains, educate people and warn residents quickly – added to the fatalities. With better infrastructure, “those deaths would have been infinitely less,” said Luis Bañon, an engineer and professor of Transportation Engineering and Infrastructure at the University of Alicante. One central government source said they expect multiple judicial enquiries to examine decisions made and to attribute responsibility for the high ****** toll. As more of the world’s population settles on flood plains, climate events become more extreme and Europe warms faster than the global average, what happened in Valencia underscores the need for strategic, coordinated measures to protect people in ********* cities, said Sergio Palencia, professor of urbanization in Valencia Polytechnic University. Frances said he had helped draw up a plan 17 years ago to build flood works for the Poyo ravine at a cost then of 150 million euros ($162 million). On Nov. 5, a week after the floods, the national government earmarked 10.6 billion euros to help victims. The plan Frances worked on expired in 2017 because “no work had been initiated,” Spain’s State Secretary for the Environment Hugo Moran told Reuters. The government had to start from scratch and some works are underway, he said. Frances said some people were so unaware of the risk they didn’t know, for example, that it would be unwise to go down to a basement “to save the car.” MULTIPLE ALERTS AEMET had already warned of a storm known locally as DANA — a high-altitude isolated depression — on Oct. 25. In following days, its warnings became more specific until Oct. 29, when the alert was upgraded to red — the highest level, meaning high risks for the population. At 8.45 am, the regional branch of AEMET posted footage on the social media platform X showing cars being swept down roads by a tide of brown water. Just after noon, the public body managing the region’s river basins, the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) emailed regional authorities saying the flow of water through the Poyo ravine had reached 264 cubic meters per second. That’s stronger than the average flow of the Guadalquivir river, one of Spain’s largest. The CHJ said it can only feed the information to regional emergency services, which are responsible for issuing alerts to citizens. Three experts told Reuters that once water started rising, it would take less than nine hours to reach the towns. Over the next eight hours, officials from the regional and national governments, environmental authorities and emergency services exchanged phone calls, emails and held emergency meetings. For some time that afternoon, the data from the CHJ suggested the flow was declining. Carlos Mazon, the region’s president and the main person responsible for issuing a shelter-in-place alert, has become a focus for anger over authorities’ reaction to the storm. Despite signs of severe flooding, he did not change his schedule. At a news conference at lunchtime, he cited a national weather forecast saying the storm’s intensity would decrease around 6pm, according to a tweet he later deleted. As the day went on Mazon, a member of the ************* People’s Party that sits in opposition to the Socialist-run national government, appeared in photos tweeted by his staff receiving a sustainable tourism certification, and discussing budgetary matters. His office did not respond to requests for comment on his handling of the disaster. Mazon told reporters on Thursday that he had a “work lunch” on Oct 29 and was constantly in touch with his team handling the situation. At 5pm, as the authorities met again, the CHJ gave “verbal notification” of a generalised increase in water flows running through or near the towns, according to a statement. At 6.43pm, CHJ sent another email warning that the flow of water through the ravine had reached 1,686 cubic metres per second — more than triple the pace of the Ebro, Spain’s largest river by volume. Twelve minutes later, the CHJ said the Poyo flow had risen to 2,282 cubic meters per second before destroying the sensor that measured it. “That could fill an Olympic pool every second,” said Nahum Mendez, a geologist at Valencia University. By 7pm, many towns were without power, making it difficult to send alerts immediately to phones or radio stations, officials said. Maria Isabel Albalat, the mayor of Paiporta, which ***** in the outskirts of the city of Valencia, said she called the national government delegate in the region to tell her that “my town was flooding” and “people were already dying.” Police drove through the town with sirens, lights and loudspeakers telling people to stay off the bridge and leave the streets. At 8 pm, Spain’s environment secretary Moran, who was travelling in Colombia, called the regional official in charge of the emergency services Salomé Pradas to say there was a risk a dam would fail. Pradas told local television on Thursday that a technical advisor then suggested the services send a text alert. “How is it possible that with all the information that was available … the agencies responsible for activating the alarms did nothing?” Moran said. Mazon, the regional head, later said the CHJ data showing water flows declining had added to the confusion and delays. Moran, whose department oversees the CHJ, told Reuters its task was just to provide real time information to emergency teams, not to make decisions on their response. Paiporta mayor Albalat said that by the time the alert came, “we had been up to our necks in water for more than an hour and a half.” FLOOD PROTECTIONS Political decisions to not invest earlier in better flood defences to protect a wider area have multiplied the economic cost “by 200,” said Bañon, the Alicante professor. “This type of works aren’t *****, don’t give political profitability until something happens,” he said. “Now they have no choice but to undertake the works.” In other countries such as the ******* States and Japan, natural disasters are more commonplace so people have a better sense of how to respond, said María ****** Romero, 50, Professor of Urban Planning Law at the Polytechnical University of Valencia. Some Valencia residents remembered past floods, including a major one in 1957. After that, the city of Valencia was protected by hydraulic works completed under dictator General Francisco Franco in 1973. Paiporta residents Rosario Masia, 84, and her husband Cristóbal Martínez, 87, said past floods were “nothing” compared with this one. “We had a hard time, but not like now,” said Masia. “We are in pieces.” Many properties hit by the floods were built before 2003 when revised guidance on building in flood zones was issued, experts said. The new guidance either bans construction or includes strict pre-requisites including that properties built in flood zones should not have basements. In the largely working-class suburbs of Valencia, the car is vital to get to work. Many of those interviewed by Reuters in the flood zone said their first move when it rains is to move their cars out of underground car parks of their apartment blocks so the engines aren’t damaged by flooding. ($1 = 0.9267 euros) (Reporting by David Latona in Paiporta, Corina Pons, Pietro Lombardi and Aislinn Laing in Madrid, additional reporting by Emma Pinedo and Andrei Khalip; Edited by Sara Ledwith) Source link #Spains #flood #disaster #worst #history #Heres #wrong Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Is Pep Guardiola facing his biggest test at Manchester City? Is Pep Guardiola facing his biggest test at Manchester City? Manchester City’s rivals will reach for the world’s smallest violin if Guardiola mentions injuries, given their vast financial and playing resources, but he is well within his rights to mention losing Rodri, his most important player, for the season. Kevin de Bruyne, Ruben Dias, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji have all missed games too. And Guardiola’s own future is yet to be decided as his contract expires next June. Director of football Txiki Begiristain, a close friend going back to their Barcelona days, is going at the end of the season. If City were winning, there would be a serenity as events moved behind the scenes. Instead, this will become more of an issue unless they pull out of this slump. And could it be, at long last, that City’s squad needs new names and fresh hunger after winning the Champions League, six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the Uefa Super Cup and the Fifa Club World Cup under Guardiola? The manager looked hungry enough on the touchline, an energetic presence throughout. He will not accept anything less from his players. If any manager or team can provide the answer to the questions facing them, Guardiola and Manchester City can. They will need to stop the decline swiftly, however. Liverpool and Arsenal will be scenting weaknesses. Source link #Pep #Guardiola #facing #biggest #test #Manchester #City Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy 'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy A second Trump presidency may be a “bump in the road” but it cannot stop the transition to clean energy the world started over 20 years ago, investors say. Source link #039Trump #II039 #world #clean #energy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What’s next for nuclear stocks after regulatory pushback? What’s next for nuclear stocks after regulatory pushback? Nuclear energy stocks have become a favorite of Wall Street this year as the artificial intelligence ***** spreads and Big Tech searches for ways to meet its growing power demand. They helped power the S&P 500’s Utilities index (XLU) to all-time highs — the index is on track to outperform the S&P 500’s equal-weighted counterpart (^SPXEW) in 7 of the past 10 months, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. And Vistra (VST), a nuclear power company, recently surpassed Nvidia (NVDA) as the biggest gainer in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) year to date. Big Tech firms, including Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), and Google (GOOG), drove the gains, announcing hundreds of millions of dollars in investments in nuclear power names over the course of several weeks. It’s a story the market ran with. Then came a regulatory wrist slap that briefly stopped the nuclear energy rally in its tracks. In a 2-to-1 ruling on Nov. 1, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected a request from Talen Energy (TLN) to increase the power it could provide Amazon from its Susquehanna power plant, citing concerns about grid reliability and energy affordability. Several nuclear energy stocks, including Talen, Oklo (OKLO), Centrus Energy (LEU), Vistra (VST), and NuScale Power (SMR), tumbled the following Monday. Amazon is expected to petition the decision, according to CFRA analyst Daniel Rich. But for investors, “it certainly is a setback,” Rich said. A nuclear power plant in Nogent-sur-Seine, France, on Nov. 8, 2024. (BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty Images) · BERTRAND GUAY via Getty Images Rich explained that co-location agreements have become a major focus for the tech industry, as they allow hyperscalers to buy power directly from an existing energy source for their data centers. This enables them to build more data centers at speed and at lower costs. But these agreements may be a sticking point for regulators, which is why Big Tech has pursued other strategies, such as creating new sources of nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs). Though there are currently no SMRs in the ******* States, companies like Amazon see them as a way to affordably add to the power grid while also meeting the increased energy demands AI requires. “The order may not represent a long-term risk,” ClearView Energy Partners managing director Timothy Fox told Yahoo Finance. “It’s more that FERC may have punted or didn’t want to set a precedent about co-location until it had firm policy.” Clay Sell, the CEO of nuclear reactor designer X-energy, told Yahoo Finance that “a significant portion of the increased electricity demand in the US for the next 25 years is going to come from AI.” Story Continues “It could be as high as 10%, 20%,” Sell added. Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk also recently contextualized the amount of power the AI ***** is going to require. His data shows that you’d have to add three New York Cities‘ worth of power to the grid by 2030 to meet the demand that is going to come from artificial intelligence. (Disclosure: Yahoo Finance is owned by Apollo Global Management.) Tech companies see nuclear as a way to meet that demand. That may be one reason why Amazon is not done with co-location, telling Yahoo Finance via email that “we remain committed to continue innovating and advancing carbon-free energy solutions with companies like Talen Energy to power data center operations in the ******* States and the many technologies supporting our customers and our daily lives.” Constellation Energy CEO Joseph Dominguez also rebuffed regulators on his company’s earnings call, which came one day after the ruling, saying, “Co-location in competitive markets ******** one of the best ways for the US to quickly build the large data centers that are necessary to lead on AI.” Despite beating on earnings and revenue, Constellation stock (CEG) fell after the company reported third quarter results due to fallout from the Talen news. But CFRA’s Rich said Constellation is a stock to watch in nuclear. “I think Constellation is the most buyable dip,” he said. “Constellation … is by far and away the largest nuclear operator, more than three times more megawatt capacity than the next competitor. And we think that in our view, nuclear is really one of the best ways to service this type of demand from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, [and Magnificent Seven] names that have large needs for power.” StockStory aims to help individual investors beat the market. Click here for the latest stock market news and in-depth analysis, including events that move stocks Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance Source link #Whats #nuclear #stocks #regulatory #pushback Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

England 37-42 Australia: Unforgivable to concede 42 points at home – Jamie George England 37-42 Australia: Unforgivable to concede 42 points at home – Jamie George England conceding 42 points at home in their Autumn Nations Series defeat by Australia is “unforgivable”, says captain Jamie George. Maro Itoje’s 78th-minute try looked to have ended a run of three successive narrow defeats for Steve Borthwick’s side. However, replacement wing Max Jorgensen stole the game four minutes into injury time at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium. Both sides scored five tries in an rollercoaster game and George highlighted England’s leaky defence – they missed 35 tackles – as a major factor, but also admitted his team “took their foot of the gas” in the first half. “Some of it defensively came down to a loss of collision and it is hard for me to say that after a loss at home,” George told BBC Sport. “We were not physical enough and when we gave the Wallabies enough momentum it’s hard to stop them at times.” The last time England conceded more than 40 points at Twickenham was when they suffered their record home defeat, 53-10 by France, during last year’s Six Nations. England had led Joe Schmidt’s Australia by 12 points after two first-half tries from Chandler Cunningham-South, but surrendered that advantage by half-time. The hosts – under new defence coach Joe El-Abd – ******* to live with Australia’s dangerous attacking talent. “Leaking 42 points at home is unacceptable and a large part of that is down to loss of collisions,” George added. “Australia got front-foot ball and they have got pretty good players out wide who made us look vulnerable. “We are very proud in our defence. We massively believe in the system that we have but there are going to be some clips that will be difficult to watch because we needed to be more physical and make our tackles. “Sometimes in a Test match like that, you think the job is done. We took our foot off the gas.” Replacement wing Ollie Sleightholme had put England 30-28 up heading into the final 10 minutes, before the visitors snatched the lead back with five minutes to go through Andrew Kellaway. And despite reclaiming the advantage through Itoje, England were unable to close out the game from the resulting restart. Source link #England #Australia #Unforgivable #concede #points #home #Jamie #George Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Rampant France extend Eddie’s losing streak with Japan Rampant France extend Eddie’s losing streak with Japan France have scored eight tries as they smashed Eddie Jones’ Japan 52-15 in their rugby Test at Stade de France, gearing up in style for next weekend’s clash with New Zealand. Man of the match Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Paul Boudehent bagged two tries each on Saturday while Emilien Gailleton, Alexandre Roumat, Peato Mauvaka and Jean-Baptiste Gros also touched down and Thomas Ramos converted six of them to seal France’s biggest win against Japan in an official Test. Japan, who reached halftime 31-0 adrift, mustered two tries through Harumichi Tatewaka and Tevita Tatafu after the break with Naoto Saito converting one as they suffered their sixth consecutive loss since ex-Wallabies coach Jones took over again at the end of last year. Fabien Galthie’s France side were also welcoming back mercurial halfback Antoine Dupont, who missed the Six Nations to prepare for the Paris Olympics with the Rugby Sevens team, with whom he won gold. Back at the Stade de France for the first time since losing 29-28 to South ******* in the World Cup quarter-finals, they gave the crowd what they came for on a chilly night in the French capital with Dupont in commanding form. In a one-sided first half, they showed Jones, who vows to make Japan a top-four side, that the way into the elite would be a long process. France went ahead with a Bielle-Biarrey try after he beat fullback Malo Tuitama to the ball to collect his own grazing kick. Gailleton added another after collecting a clever cross-kick from Ramos, who converted to put France 12-0 up after 10 minutes. Another low kick by Bielle-Biarrey caused the Japan defence some torment and Roumat touched down while Les Bleus were barely bothered by their opponents. France’s fourth try came from the left flank again as Bielle-Biarrey dived over at the end of a nice combination with Yoram Moefana after Dupont’s cross-kick unsettled Japan. The fifth was scored on the right flank, for a change, by Mauvaka after being set up by Dupont, who was given way too much freedom to organise. The sixth try came two minutes into the second half as Gros, also set up by Dupont, powered through the ********* defence. Japan briefly showed what they are capable of when they reduced the arrears through Tatekawa after some nice collective play. A brutal run by Dupont paved the way for the seventh French try, scored by lock Boudehent, who replaced the injured Thibaud Flament in the first half. After Galthie made five changes, with Ramos switching from flyhalf to fullback when Matthieu Jalibert replaced Leo Barre, Japan made the most of France’s disorganisation to get another try through Tatafu at the end of a counter *******. Boudehent, however, then bundled over to take the hosts’ tries tally to eight and complete the rout. Source link #Rampant #France #extend #Eddies #losing #streak #Japan Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Deadly ****** in Las Vegas leaves 2 young people ***** Deadly ****** in Las Vegas leaves 2 young people ***** LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two young people ***** after a high-speed collision in the southeast Las Vegas valley, police said. On Friday, at approximately 5 p.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a multi-vehicle ****** at the intersection of East Flamingo Road and South Pecos-McLeod Interconnect. According to police, a sedan was traveling west on Flamingo Road and attempted to make a right turn at high speeds on a red light signal, crashing into the right side of a nearby compact SUV. Both vehicles were significantly damaged in the ******, with the force of the collision pushing the compact SUV into two nearby vehicles, injuring one of those drivers. Two young people in the compact SUV, whose ages were not disclosed, were taken to a nearby hospital, where they *****. Two other young people of undisclosed ages were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries and were released. LVMPD officials said the sedan driver left the scene and ******** unidentified. The deaths represent the 136th and 137th traffic-related fatalities in LVMPD jurisdiction in 2024. Anyone with information is urged to call the LVMPD’s Collision Investigation section at (702) 828-3595. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact ****** Stoppers at (702)385-5555. Copyright 2024 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 KLAS. Source link #Deadly #****** #Las #Vegas #leaves #young #people #***** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Queensland man chases alleged jewellery thief directly into arms of police Queensland man chases alleged jewellery thief directly into arms of police A Queensland man has chased an alleged thief directly into the hands of two undercover cops after a jewellery heist in a NSW shopping centre. Jordan Gelbart was standing in a Prouds jewellery shop in a Tweed Heads shopping centre on Friday morning when he witnessed a man enter the store and allegedly pour petrol on the counters. Camera IconA man has chased a ******* directly into the hands of two undercover cops after a jewellery heist in a Tweed Heads shopping centre. NineNews Credit: Supplied Then, he allegedly demanded jewellery, grabbing pieces and stuffing them into a bag. All the while, Gelbart called the police and began recording the scene with his phone. “I couldn’t quite believe what I was seeing,” Gelbart told 9News. With a petrol bottle in one hand, the ******* then allegedly gestured towards the man before exiting the store. That was when Gelbart decided to go after the *******. Camera IconJordan Gelbart began yelling at the alleged ******* as he chased him through the shopping centre. NineNews Credit: Supplied “So when he made an exit, that’s when I decided, we’ve got to go after this guy,” Gelbart said, chasing the man through the shopping centre and ordering him to “get down”. “He had a look behind, saw me, saw me chasing him, I tried to sound as intimidating as possible,” he said. Nearby and unbeknowst to Gelbart, who was chasing the alleged *******, two off-duty police officers were pulling up outside the shopping centre. “I had some serious luck,” he recalled. “Two undercover police officers pulled up, sort of wedged him between a little bit of a ditch, and that’s when they detained and arrested him.” Camera IconThe alleged thief was chased towards undercover police officers. NineNews Credit: SuppliedCamera IconThe man was detained and arrested. NineNews Credit: Supplied Footage shows the moment the alleged thief was detained by the police, pinned to the ground and arrested. The man has since been charged with robbery armed with an offensive ******* and refused bail. NSW Police are searching for a woman believed to be an accomplice in the alleged jewellery heist. She was last seen driving away from the scene in a red Hyundai i30 with a bag of stolen jewellery. Source link #Queensland #man #chases #alleged #jewellery #thief #arms #police Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

A Girl, 6, Was Brazenly Abducted from a Little League Game. Her Family Waited 30 Years for Suspect’s Arrest A Girl, 6, Was Brazenly Abducted from a Little League Game. Her Family Waited 30 Years for Suspect’s Arrest Morgan Nick had left her mother’s side to catch fireflies with her friends when she vanished A 6-year-old girl was at a little league baseball game when she left her mother’s side to go and catch fireflies with her friends. It was the last time she was ever seen. Morgan Nick went to the game in Alma, Ark., with her mother, Colleen, on June 9, 1995, according to 5 News, KARK and KATV. When the two ****** that had gone with Morgan to catch fireflies returned without her, however, concern abounded. In a 1995 story from the Associated Press, it was reported that Morgan was last seen by her friends dumping sand out of her shoes near a car. Around that same time, a red pickup driven by a man with a beard was spotted. The AP reported that both Morgan and the truck disappeared around the same time. “I went over to the car, looked around the outside of the car, opened the doors, looked inside the car, thinking she had gotten in,” Colleen Nick told Unsolved Mysteries. “Even at one point, looked under the car, just thinking she has to be here somewhere. Within a couple of minutes, all of the people and most of the cars were gone and it was very clear that Morgan wasn’t there.” Related: Suspect ID’d in Disappearance of Morgan Nick, Ark. Girl, 6, Who Vanished in 1995 The case generated a lot of attention in Arkansas, generating thousands of leads. But after several years, the case went cold and remained unsolved. “It’s the worst ******* that any parent can ever feel,” Colleen said, according to Unsolved Mysteries. “There’s such a sense of it not being real, somehow. It does not seem possible that your child could be missing, that someone could have taken your child.” But after nearly three decades, police finally announced that there had been a break in the case. On Oct. 1, 2024, Alma police announced at a press conference, which was reported by 5 News, KATV and KARK, that DNA had led them to a suspect who’d ***** in 2000. Billy Jack Lincks had been questioned two months after Morgan’s disappearance, KARK reported, citing police. At the time, he was being investigated in the attempted kidnapping of another girl weeks after Morgan’s. Court records reviewed by PEOPLE show that Lincks was convicted of ******* solicitation of a child in 1996. The case of Morgan’s disappearance was reopened in 2020. 5 News reported police had searched a truck that had belonged to Lincks after finding its current owner. The search bore fruit. Want to keep up with the latest ****** coverage? Sign up for PEOPLE’s free True ****** newsletter for breaking ****** news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The truck, which was vacuumed for evidence, contained several hairs that were sent to a lab for analysis, according to KATV. Investigators discovered that the hairs belonged to a member of Morgan’s family — perhaps even Morgan herself. There was no evidence that any other member of the girl’s family had been inside the vehicle. The findings led police to announce that they were officially naming Lincks a suspect in Morgan’s disappearance. “An army of supporters, advocates and heroes have rallied to uncover the truth about her disappearance,” Colleen Nick said at a press conference, according to KARK. “Morgan’s heart shines on.” Source link #Girl #Brazenly #Abducted #League #Game #Family #Waited #Years #Suspects #Arrest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nathan McSweeney wins race to Test squad spot ahead of other opening contenders Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Nathan McSweeney wins race to Test squad spot ahead of other opening contenders South *********** Nathan McSweeney is poised to open the batting for Australia, winning the captivating race to the vacant spot for a bumper five-Test series against India. But West *********** Josh Inglis has also bolted into the team as a reserve batter after a dominant start to the season. McSweeney made two Sheffield Shield centuries this season and an unbeaten and match-winning 88 to win the spot ahead of Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas and the struggling Cam Bancroft. Inglis has been named as the reserve in the 13-man squad for the first Test of the series in Perth from November 22. The wicket-keeper batter has not opened in first-class cricket previously but could offer flexibility to replace any player inside the top six. The 29-year-old is a regular in both of Australia’s white-ball teams and will captan the country for the first time in a one-day international at Optus Stadium on Sunday. Scott Boland is the reserve bowler in the side, beating Michael Neser to the spot after the Queenslander suffered a hamstring strain in Australia A’s match on Thursday. McSweeney is posed to partner veteran Usman Khawaja at the top of the order, despite only opening in first-class cricket for the first time in the tour match against India A that finished at the MCG on Saturday. It would be a remarkable debut for the 25-year-old, who shifted from Queensland to South Australia because he could not break into the Bulls’ side that include new international teammates Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne. “Nathan has displayed the attributes we believe will equip him well for Test cricket along with a strong recent record in domestic cricket,” selection chair George Bailey said. “His performances for South Australia and Australia A weighed in his favour and supports our view he is ready for the opportunity at Test level. “Similarly, Josh has been in great touch in the Sheffield Shield competition and deserves his place in his first Test squad. Camera IconJosh Inglis is the reserve batter in Australia’s Test squad. Credit: Mark Brake/Getty Images “Scott has been a top-level performer when given the opportunity at Test level and ******** a valued member of the squad.” There was otherwise no surprises in the squad, announced by selection chair George Bailey in Melbourne on Sunday. It is the latest ***** in Bancroft’s long bid for a Test recall. The veteran West *********** has scored no more than 16 in any first-class game this summer, including two auditions at No.3 for Australia A, despite being the most prolific domestic batter in the country for the past two season. More to come Source link #BorderGavaskar #Trophy #Nathan #McSweeney #wins #race #Test #squad #spot #ahead #opening #contenders Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Harris Surrogate Says Joe Biden Gave a ‘Big F You’ to Fellow Democrats With Kamala Endorsement Harris Surrogate Says Joe Biden Gave a ‘Big F You’ to Fellow Democrats With Kamala Endorsement Democratic National Committee women’s chair and Kamala Harris surrogate Lindy Li unloaded her frustrations to Fox News on Saturday, saying the Harris campaign was a “$1 billion disaster” and pinning the blame for it on Joe Biden. Li, a donor to Harris, told Fox News host Will Cain that the problems began with Biden’s swift endorsement of Harris on the day he left the presidential race. “I actually think President Biden, the whole endorsing her 30 minutes after he dropped out, I think that was a big, ‘F you’ to the party. ‘If you don’t want me, here’s somebody you may not like, deal with it,’” Li said. Cain asked if she meant Biden was “sticking the party with Kamala Harris?” “Kind of like sticking it to the man,” Li replied. Li cited the delay by Michelle and Barack Obama to endorse Harris as a sign that Democrats were stunned by Biden’s fast endorsement. The former president and first lady waited three days to endorse Harris. “It was the silence heard ’round the world.” Biden’s endorsement came after widespread discussions among party leaders and members of the media about the idea of some sort of open mini-primary, but the president’s quick backing stymied that idea. Li added, “The truth is, this is just an epic disaster, this is a $1 billion disaster. Actually, it was 1 billion, 18 million, I think, right? They’re $20 million or $18 million in debt. It’s incredible, and I raised millions of that. I have friends that I have to be accountable to and to explain what happened, because I told them it was a margin of error race.” “I was promised, [Harris campaign chair] Jen O’Malley Dillon promised all of us that Harris would win,” Li said. “She even put videos out saying Harris would win. I believed her, my donors believed her, and so they wrote massive checks. I just feel like a lot of us were misled.” You can watch the full Fox News segment with Lindy Li in the video above. The post Harris Surrogate Says Joe Biden Gave a ‘Big F You’ to Fellow Democrats With Kamala Endorsement | Video appeared first on TheWrap. Source link #Harris #Surrogate #Joe #Biden #Gave #Big #Fellow #Democrats #Kamala #Endorsement Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Thousands celebrate 35 years since Berlin Wall fall Thousands celebrate 35 years since Berlin Wall fall Tens of thousands of people have celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago in Germany’s capital on with open-air concerts, art installations and official events commemorating one of the country’s most historic days on November 9 1989. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it was “a lucky day for which we Germans are still grateful today”. Built in 1961, the Berlin Wall stood for 28 years at the front line of the Cold War between the Americans and the Soviets. It was built by communists to cut off East Germans from the supposed ideological contamination of the West and to stem the tide of people fleeing East Germany. It had carved a swathe through Berlin’s heart and the surrounding countryside, and through the hearts of many of its people. However, when the border was opened 35 years ago, it took less than a year until the country’s reunification on October 3 1990. Today, only a few stretches of the wall remain, mostly as a tourist attraction. For the anniversary celebrations on Saturday, event organisers created a temporary wall of 5000 posters designed by children and adults under the motto “We uphold freedom,” which attracted a steady flow of visitors, including many foreign tourists. It stands along a 4km stretch of the former wall in Berlin city centre. The posters combine the demands of East ******* protesters against the ********** authorities in autumn 1989, such as freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom to travel, with current day wishes and were created as part of workshops in schools, ******* parishes, local art groups and cultural projects. “Uphold freedom, because without freedom, everything else is nothing,” Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner said at an official anniversary event with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Berlin Wall Memorial. “Those were incredible moments, incredible hours and days,” the mayor said recalling the event. Wegner said November 9 ******** a fateful day for Germany, both in a positive and negative sense. The date marks also marks the beginning of a *****-led nationwide wave of ******* against ******* people in 1938, which came to be known as the Night of Broken Glass, or Kristallnacht. Wegner said he hoped that the spirit of optimism and solidarity from the time of when the Berlin Wall fell he will return to Germany. with PA Source link #Thousands #celebrate #years #Berlin #Wall #fall Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge extends lithium drilling freeze, a major win for the Hualapai Tribe Judge extends lithium drilling freeze, a major win for the Hualapai Tribe Exploratory wells have damaged the water flow at Ha’ Kamwe’ in Wikieup, Arizona, seen here on Saturday, March 5, 2022. Ha ‘Kamwe is a hot spring sacred to the Hualapai Tribe, which says an *********** company’s proposed lithium mining project threatens. (Photo by Ash Ponders/Earthjustice) A federal judge extended a temporary pause of exploratory drilling as part of a lithium mining project near the Hualapai Tribe’s sacred site after the court found that irreparable harm from drilling is likely. “Lithium exploration is an important public interest at a time when the ******* States is striving to transition to renewable sources of energy,” Judge Diane Humetewa wrote in the decision. “However, this interest does not outweigh the potential damage the Phase 3 drilling project may cause to Ha’Kamwe’, which is central to the Hualapai Tribe lifeway. “Nor does it permit a federal agency to short-cut its regulatory consultation obligations or reasoned evaluation of the effects of its undertaking,” she added. “And this Court finds that irreparable harm from the Phase 3 drilling project is not just potential, it is likely.” The Big Sandy Valley Lithium Exploration Project allows a subsidiary of an *********** mining company to drill and test more than 100 sites across U.S. Bureau of Land Management land surrounding one of the Hualapai Tribe’s cultural properties, among them Ha’Kamwe’, a medicinal spring sacred to the tribe. For years, the Hualapai Tribe tried to work with the BLM by actively voicing their concerns about a lithium exploration project near Wikieup, in northern Arizona, but the agency ultimately ruled that any disruptions to the tribe would be temporary, and thus weren’t grounds to block the project. “We’re pleased with how everything turned out with this decision,” said Ka-voka Jackson, the director of the Hualapai Department of Cultural Resources. “It was definitely worth the wait.” Jackson said the judge’s decision is reassuring, and it validates the tribe’s long-voiced concerns. “It feels like we’re being heard, and it also puts it into context that this is a very serious issue and the tribe is taking it very seriously,” she said. “We want to protect these sacred places and protect the water and other resources in the area, not only for us but for the future.” The court issued a preliminary injunction on Nov. 5, halting all drilling activity as the Hualapai Tribe’s lawsuit continues in court. The decision comes over a month after the tribe presented its argument for the extension in court. “This doesn’t resolve the case,” Laura Berglan, a senior Attorney for Earthjustice representing the tribe, told the Arizona Mirror. Berglan said they are pleased that the judge recognized that the drilling threatened the tribe’s resources after hearing from witnesses during the September hearing, and they will continue to work on the case as it moves forward. “We’re glad the court rejected BLM’s 19th-century mindset, that the company gets whatever they want at the expense of Indigenous communities,” Berglan said in a press release. “BLM should have considered alternatives with less impact on Ha’Kamwe’, like drilling fewer wells or moving them farther from the spring.” In August, the judge granted the Hualapai Tribe’s initial request for a temporary restraining order against BLM, temporarily freezing the exploratory drilling project. The restraining order was granted after the Hualapai Tribe filed a lawsuit, following years of the tribe actively voicing its concerns about the mining effort. “I feel a huge sense of relief today, but we know this is not the end of the story,” Hualapai Tribal Chairman Duane Clarke said in a written statement. “Our people have used Ha’Kamwe’ for centuries for healing, prayer, and rites of passage. “We are absolutely determined to protect our sacred waters and our way of life from those who would ******** it to enrich themselves,” he added. Jackson said they also feel fortunate because “this isn’t something that all tribes experience, having courts rule in their favor with issues like this, protecting sacred sites.” “We feel very lucky, and we’re gonna keep charging forward,” she added. Ha’Kamwe’ is located within the Hualapai Tribe’s property known as Cholla Canyon Ranch, and the boundaries of the Big Sandy Valley project nearly surround the entire property. Only one portion of the tribe’s land does not border the drilling project. The spring is recognized as a traditional cultural property and is eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tribe’s lawsuit claims the project’s approval violates the National Environmental Protection Act and the National Historic Preservation Act. The lawsuit asks for full compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which includes having the BLM take a “hard look” at the exploration activity’s environmental impacts and consider the implications of its actions on historic properties. The lawsuit claims that BLM approved the mining project without appropriately considering a reasonable range of alternatives or taking a hard look at water resources under the NEPA and moved forward with the project without providing mitigation measures under the NHPA for Ha’Kamwe’ and other resources essential to the tribe, thus violating both acts. Out of concern for Ha’Kamwe’, the tribe submitted multiple public comments, sent several letters of concern, and participated in tribal consultations with BLM throughout the Big Sandy Valley Lithium Exploration Project planning phase. Big Sandy, Inc., a subsidiary of *********** mining company Arizona Lithium, leads the project and has sought approval since 2019. Arizona Lithium is not a direct party in the Hualapai Tribe’s lawsuit, but it filed a motion to intervene. Humetewa granted the request in August, allowing the company to defend against the tribe’s efforts to stop the project. BLM’s approval of the Big Sandy Valley Project allows the mining company to drill and test up to 131 exploration holes across 21 acres of BLM-managed public land to determine whether a full-scale lithium mining operation could be viable. Arizona Mirror is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Arizona Mirror maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Jim Small for questions: *****@*****.tld. Follow Arizona Mirror on Facebook and X. Source link #Judge #extends #lithium #drilling #freeze #major #win #Hualapai #Tribe Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]