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Dietitian warns that LeBron James’ extreme 2 p.m. diet is ‘not ideal’: ‘It is only going to get you so far’ Dietitian warns that LeBron James’ extreme 2 p.m. diet is ‘not ideal’: ‘It is only going to get you so far’ Can working out on an empty stomach work for you? On a recent episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast, basketball legend LeBron James shared his daily training routine, revealing that he doesn’t eat a full meal until after his sweat session and well after noon. Advertisement While the strategy is clearly effective for James — who at 40 has spent more than two decades at peak athletic performance levels — some experts warn that this fasting protocol could be detrimental for mere mortals. “This type of nutrition routine is not ideal for most active individuals,” said Melissa Mitri, a registered dietitian at Welltech. “A large body of research suggests that fueling both before and after exercise is beneficial for optimal performance, recovery, and muscle-building benefits.” James showed off his impressive commitment to hydration, revealing that he drinks two 64-ounce bottles of water per day. NBAE via Getty Images James disclosed to host and former baller Steve Nash that he postpones his first meal until after practice, supplementing with juice or fruit. Advertisement “I have either a green juice or some fruit or whatever the case may be, but I don’t eat a full meal until I get back home after practice,” he said. “My first meal is usually around 1:30, 2 o’clock.” Mitri explained that training in this fasted state forces the body to pull from carbohydrate reserves in the muscles and then the brain, which in turn, can lead to fatigue, brain fog and weakness. Meanwhile, having low blood sugar can lead to irritability and mood swings, while fasting can also lead to a cortisol response that can contribute to feelings of anxiety. “Depending on the amount of glycogen a person has, they can become depleted very quickly or more slowly,” she said. Advertisement “There is a small subset of people like LeBron that may perform well under fasting conditions, such as those who have a large amount of glycogen stores to pull from for energy,” Mitri noted. She suggested that it likely took time for James’ metabolism to adjust to exercising in a fasted state, and that the athlete may have experienced an initial performance dip as his body acclimated to this strategy. James talking to Steven Nash in a recent episode of the “Mind the Game” podcast, which both of them host. Mind the Game While it may be fork down for James, it’s certainly bottoms up. He showed off his impressive commitment to hydration during the podcast, revealing that he drinks two 64-ounce bottles of water per day. Advertisement Mitri noted that though H20 is critical for athletes, it is not a substitute for sustenance. “While hydration can support exercise performance, it is only going to get you so far in terms of endurance. Proper fuel is also essential to nourish hard-working muscles,” she said. Mitri admitted that those with digestive issues may feel better fasting before exercising; however, she argues that rather than avoiding caloric fuel entirely, people should experiment to find the best source and schedule for them. “This can be achieved with a little trial and error, which may involve consuming snacks or meals that are lower in fiber, ****, or liquid content to alleviate potential gastrointestinal discomfort,” she said. After practice, James opts for a fruit smoothie or overnight oats to replenish his energy. anna_shepulova – stock.adobe.com After practice, James opts for a fruit smoothie or overnight oats to replenish his energy, choices that earn Mitri’s seal of approval. Advertisement “These are both quality options to have for recovery, as they contain a balance of carbohydrates and protein to replenish muscle glycogen stores,” she said. Mitri suggests that active adults consume a combination of carbs, protein and healthy fats as soon as possible after exercising to accelerate the recovery process. Her go-to choices include Greek yogurt with fruit and whole-grain avocado toast. According to Mitri, a wholesome diet rich in foods like these trumps any individual supplement. “To support general health, a food-first approach is always best, as the combination of nutrients that work together in whole foods provides more benefits than single-nutrient supplements alone,” she said. Advertisement Mitri said that though James’ fasting and training routine may work for him, she would stop short of suggesting anyone else try it. “While following this routine has clearly worked for LeBron James, allowing him to perform at elite levels despite his age, I would not recommend his eating schedule for most people engaging in strenuous physical activity, such as competitive sports, running, biking, and heavier strength training,” she said. However, for those looking to burn calories and lose weight, adopting James’ “sweat first, eat second” approach could pay off. A 2019 study found that participants who engaged in physical activity prior to eating their first meal of the day “burned double the amount of ****” compared to the group who exercised after breakfast. Source link #Dietitian #warns #LeBron #James #extreme #p.m #diet #ideal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Top 3 Soulsborne Clones That Are Actually Fun to Play Top 3 Soulsborne Clones That Are Actually Fun to Play The Soulsborne or Soulslike genre has taken over the world, not just as a niche fascination for masochistic gamers like us, but also in a way that has had a profound influence on the gaming world, reshaping our perspectives on how we perceive challenges in video games and their narratives. Soulslike is a sub-genre of action RPGs where higher difficulty gameplay and convoluted storytelling reign supreme. The sub-genre was influenced by the director of FromSoftware, Hidetaka Miyazaki, who is known for his Dark Souls Trilogy and gothic horror game Bloodborne, following a similar pattern. With the recent popularization of the sub-genre, a lot of Soulsborne clones have flooded the gaming market, and that is exactly why we bring you our top 3 Soulsborne clones that are actually good. 3 Lords of the Fallen (2023 Remake) Lords of the Fallen is not the easier version of Dark Souls | Image Credits: CI Games SE Now you might be one of those people who are probably going like: “Lords of the Fallen is just Dark Souls but easier,” and although that is sort of true, Lords of the Fallen remake is nothing short of a Soulslike masterpiece. This 2023 remake was developed by Hexworks, and instead of just improving the graphics from the original game, the developers decided to do a complete overhaul. Hexworks changed the level design, refined the game’s combat mechanics, and also introduced a new gameplay element where players can shift into a different realm, adding a strategic element and a sense of cosmic vibe like the Soulsborne games. The game did suffer some bug issues during its release, but they were quickly fixed during later patches, and with a new sequel set to release in 2026, it seems like the game’s future is brighter than ever. 2 Lies of P Lies of P follows the story of the titular puppet, Pinocchio | Image Credits: Neowiz If you have ever heard of Lies of P, then you will definitely know how people worship it as the closest thing to Bloodborne we will ever get on PC. Lies of P is a 2023 action RPG that was developed by a South Korean development studio, Neowiz. The game is heavily inspired by Carlo Collodi’s novel The Adventures of Pinocchio, with a mix of Souls gameplay and the Belle Époque ******* in French history. Lies of P is a literal masterpiece, and the game is so finessed that while playing the title, we forgot that this is not an actual Soulsborne game. From the pre-World War 1 French aesthetic to the godlike parrying system that feels better than Sekiro, the game excels in every area to be the perfect Soulslike rival. 1 Remnant 2 Otherworldly creatures and guns are the perfect combination | Image Credits: Gunfire Games Have you ever thought about a Soulsborne clone that is mixed with the sweet, sweet passion of FPS gaming would feel like? If you have, then Remnant 2 is just for you. The game crafted by Gunfire Games packs everything you could ever crave from a video game: terrifying interdimensional creatures, a haunting post-apocalyptic world, ancient enigmas, potent magic, and, of course, absolutely massive GUNS! Although the FPS mechanics might not have been inspired by the Soulslike genre, but from the absolutely brutal gameplay elements to the most labyrinthine of narrative arcs, this game captures the essence of every Soulsborne game from Miyazaki himself. What makes it even better is that the game uses procedurally generated levels and enemy spawn points to make each playthrough feel new. Even the enemy types, the aesthetics of a region, bosses, and NPCs are randomized. Players can either play the game solo or team up with two of their friends for a multiplayer experience. Source link #Top #Soulsborne #Clones #Fun #Play Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

K-Pop Superstar Lisa Set for Documentary Film Treatment From Sony Music Vision and Director Sue Kim – Variety K-Pop Superstar Lisa Set for Documentary Film Treatment From Sony Music Vision and Director Sue Kim – Variety K-Pop Superstar Lisa Set for Documentary Film Treatment From Sony Music Vision and Director Sue Kim VarietyView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #KPop #Superstar #Lisa #Set #Documentary #Film #Treatment #Sony #Music #Vision #Director #Sue #Kim #Variety Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Influencer Emilie Kiser sues to keep information about son Trigg’s death private Influencer Emilie Kiser sues to keep information about son Trigg’s death private Influencer Emilie Kiser has moved to keep details about her son’s drowning tragedy private, launching legal action to permanently bar the public release of records about the three-year-old’s death. Trigg Kiser died after being pulled unconscious from a backyard swimming pool on May 12. First responders administered CPR at the home before rushing him to hospital in a critical condition. He died six days later. Ms Kiser has now asked the Arizona Superior Court to block government agencies, including the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and that of the medical examiner to keep their records about the death under wraps, claiming they could be used as a “weapon of emotional harm”. Known for her lifestyle content on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Kiser has more than 4.6 million followers across her online platforms. She also has a two-month-old son, Theodore, with husband Brady Kiser. Camera IconTrigg Kiser was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool. Credit: Instagram “Emilie is going through a parent’s worst nightmare right now,” the lawsuit reads. “She lost her young son, her three-year-old Trigg Chapman Kiser on May 18, 2025, following a heartbreaking accidental drowning at the family’s home on May 12, 2025. “Emilie is trying her best to be there for her surviving son, two-month-old Theodore. But every day is a battle. “Emilie and her family desperately want to grieve in private, but sadly, the public will not let them. Trigg’s death has become a media frenzy. Appallingly, 100+ public record requests have been filed with both the City of Chandler and the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Office. “The records requested presumably reveal graphic, distressing, and intimate details of Trigg’s death that have no bearing on government accountability. To allow disclosure in these circumstances would be to turn Arizona’s Public Records Law into a weapon of emotional harm, rather than a tool of government transparency.” Ms Kiser has pleaded with the court to order authorities to permanently bar the release of their records to the public, to avoid a “profound invasion of privacy”. In Arizona police reports and 911 calls are considered public record, but a a court can rule to keep public records private if the release could cause “substantial and irreparable private or public harm”. Chandler Police Department spokesperson Sonu Wasu told People the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Trigg’s death is ongoing. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be releasing additional details until the investigation is closed.” Source link #Influencer #Emilie #Kiser #sues #information #son #Triggs #death #private Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Estacada man’s arrest marks largest drug bust in Multnomah County history Estacada man’s arrest marks largest drug bust in Multnomah County history PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the recent arrest of an Estacada man, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is saying they have made the largest drug bust in their history, thanks in part to the FBI. Back on May 24, MCSO deputies followed a rental vehicle driven by 29-year-old Anthony Barrera, who had been heading from California back to Oregon, after learning of his intent to sell and distribute large quantities of drugs. Sweet Home High School evacuated after fake shooting report following, police say Barrera was stopped by deputies and the FBI at a rest stop near Cottage Grove and was arrested. When deputies and agents searched the vehicle, officials said they found more than 278 pounds of meth, as well as two pounds of ********. Later that day, investigators also searched Barrera’s home and found two firearms hidden under a closet floor. VIDEO: Driver seriously injured after ****** involving 2 semi-trucks, 1 arrested Barrera appeared in a federal court in Portland on Tuesday. A U.S. Magistrate Judge ordered that he be detained pending further court proceedings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOIN.com. Source link #Estacada #mans #arrest #marks #largest #drug #bust #Multnomah #County #history Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump aims to exceed first term’s weapons sales to Taiwan: Reuters Trump aims to exceed first term’s weapons sales to Taiwan: Reuters The American flag, left, and the Taiwanese flag in Taipei, Taiwan, on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. I-Hwa Cheng | Bloomberg | Getty Images The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump’s first term as part of an effort to deter China as it intensifies military pressure on the democratic island, according to two U.S. officials. If U.S. arms sales to Taiwan do accelerate, it could ease worries about the extent of Trump’s commitment to the island. It would also add new friction to the tense U.S.-China relationship. The U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said they expect U.S. approvals for weapons sales to Taipei over the next four years to surpass those in Trump’s first term, with one of the officials saying arms sales notifications to Taiwan could “easily exceed” that earlier *******. They also said the United States is pressing members of Taiwan’s opposition parties not to oppose the government’s efforts to increase defense spending to 3% of the island’s budget. The first Trump administration approved sales of approximately $18.3 billion worth of weapons to Taiwan, compared with around $8.4 billion during Joe Biden’s term, according to Reuters calculations. The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties between Washington and Taipei. Even so, many in Taiwan, which China claims as its own, worry that Trump may not be as committed to the island as past U.S. presidents. On the election campaign trail, Trump suggested Taiwan should pay to be protected and also accused the island of stealing American semiconductor business, causing alarm in Taipei. China has vowed to “reunify” with the separately governed island, by force if necessary. Taiwan’s government rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims, saying only the island’s people can decide their future. The U.S. officials said administration officials and Trump himself were committed to “enhancing hard deterrence” for Taiwan. “That’s where the president is. That’s where all of us are,” one U.S. official said, adding that they were working closely with Taiwan on an arms procurement package to be rolled out when Taiwan secured domestic funding. Taiwan’s Presidential Office told Reuters the government is determined to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and pointed to its proposals to increase defense spending. “Taiwan aims to enhance military deterrence while continuing to deepen its security cooperation with the United States,” Presidential Office spokesperson Wen Lii said. Taiwan’s defense ministry declined to comment on any new arms sales, but reiterated previous remarks by the island’s defense minister, Wellington Koo, about the importance of “solidarity and cooperation of democratic allies.” ‘Don’t get in the way’ Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) aim to increase defense spending to 3% of GDP this year through a special defense budget. But the island’s parliament, controlled by opposition parties the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), passed budget cuts earlier this year that threatened to hit defense spending. That triggered concerns in Washington, where officials and lawmakers have regularly said the U.S. cannot show more urgency over Taiwan’s defense than the island itself. “We’re messaging pretty hard (in Taipei) to the opposition. Don’t get in the way of this. This isn’t a Taiwanese partisan question. This is a Taiwanese survival question,” one of the U.S. officials told Reuters. Three people in Taiwan with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed that the U.S. government and U.S. congressional visitors have been pressing the opposition parties in Taiwan not to block defense spending, especially the coming special defense budget, which is expected to be proposed to parliament later this year. “As long as they knew there were people from the opposition in the room, they directly asked them not to cut the defense budget,” one of the people said. Alexander Huang, director of the KMT’s international department, told Reuters it was “beyond question” that the party firmly supports increasing the defense budget and its “doors are open” to the U.S. government and the ruling DPP for consultations. “Supporting an increased budget does not mean serving as a rubber stamp, nor does it preclude making adjustments or engaging in negotiations regarding the special budget proposals put forth by the DPP administration,” he added. The much smaller TPP said it has “always had smooth communication with the U.S. side and has continued to engage in in-depth dialogue on issues such as national defense and regional security.” Reuters reported in February that Taiwan was exploring a multi-billion dollar arms purchase from the U.S., hoping to win support from the new Trump administration. New weapons packages are expected to focus on missiles, munitions and drones, cost-effective means to help improve Taiwan’s chances of rebuffing any military action by China’s much larger forces. For years, China has been steadily ramping up its military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over the island that is home to critical chip manufacturing vital to the global economy. Separately, one of the U.S. officials said the Trump administration would not object to a transit this year through U.S. territory by Lai, whom Beijing labels a “separatist.” Past visits to the United States by Taiwanese officials have triggered angry objections by China, which sees such trips as inappropriate given that the United States has diplomatic relations with Beijing, not Taipei. Taiwan’s presidential office spokesperson Lii said there are currently “no plans for a presidential transit through the United States at the moment.” Source link #Trump #aims #exceed #terms #weapons #sales #Taiwan #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Costco misses sales expectations, but says it won't raise prices yet – Reuters Costco misses sales expectations, but says it won't raise prices yet – Reuters Costco misses sales expectations, but says it won’t raise prices yet ReutersCostco tops earnings and revenue estimates as sales jump 8%, shares still dip CNBCCostco’s Earnings Beat Estimates. Why the Stock Dipped. Barron’sCostco revenue misses estimates as shoppers cut back Honolulu Star-AdvertiserCostco’s Quarterly Earnings Beat, Defying Tariff Volatility Bloomberg.com Source link #Costco #misses #sales #expectations #won039t #raise #prices #Reuters Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stephen Lee in Flasheart records fastest time, winning heat three of Princess Royal Sailing Club winter series Stephen Lee in Flasheart records fastest time, winning heat three of Princess Royal Sailing Club winter series Three intrepid division two skippers and crews braved the squally 22-knot cold south-westerly to race in heat three of the Princess Royal Sailing Club winter series. And winter it was. Wet gear and warm clothing was the order of the day as was reefs in the mainsails and small jibs. Stephen Brown was quickly away with Mary Maitland followed by Stephen Lee in Flasheart. Neil Worrell had trouble getting Zuri out of its pen due to the strong wind and missed the start by several minutes but soldiered on to finish the harbour course race and having torn his spinnaker on the first run. The race now centred on Flasheart and Mary Maitland where the lead changed several times. The wind was steady with the odd gust up to 25 knots and good speed was seen on both yachts. On the last leg, Lee was still well in front but the wind suddenly dropped allowing Brown to close the gap. But Lee kept his cool to go on to win by only several seconds and to record the fastest time in an exciting encounter with Brown, who took second place. Zuri although well back finished with a dash of speed to take third place. There will be no sailing this weekend and a heat will be conducted on June 7 with a 1.30pm start. Camera IconMary Maitland takes off in a gust of wind. Credit: Des BeeckCamera IconFlasheart leads Mary Maitland to the finish line. Credit: Des Beeck Source link #Stephen #Lee #Flasheart #records #fastest #time #winning #heat #Princess #Royal #Sailing #Club #winter #series Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nothing Phone 3 Teased to Drop Signature Glyph Interface in Major Design Shift Nothing Phone 3 Teased to Drop Signature Glyph Interface in Major Design Shift Nothing Phone 3 is scheduled to be introduced in July as the company’s first-ever flagship-grade smartphone. The ***-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has now teased that despite packing several promising upgrades, its purported handset will miss out on a key design feature that has become synonymous with Nothing smartphones since the Phone 1 — the Glyph Interface. This potentially means that current Nothing Phone 1 or Phone 2 users who are used to checking alerts via the signature glowing LEDs at the back won’t be able to do so if they upgrade to the Phone 3. No Glyph Interface on Nothing Phone 3 In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nothing shared a short video clip with the caption “We killed the Glyph Interface.” The video itself teases the disappearance of the feature. It’s unclear whether this will be a permanent decision across the company’s future device portfolio or is specific to just the Nothing Phone 3. The British OEM introduced Glyph Interface with its first smartphone in 2022. Since then, every handset from Nothing has featured the signature design element with slight variations, giving them a distinction from other smartphones and making them easily recognisable. The Glyph Interface is essentially a set of LED lights placed at the back of the handset which glow to indicate incoming calls, notifications, and the battery charging status. They are synced uniquely to each preset ringtone, and their pattern can even be customised to create a tailored glowing design. This functionality has been available right from the Nothing Phone 1 to the latest Nothing Phone 3a Pro. However, the purported flagship-grade handset is likely to miss out on it. Nothing Phone 3 is claimed to be the company’s “first true flagship smartphone”. It is said to come with major performance upgrades, premium materials, and “software that genuinely levels things up”. While its specifications remain under wraps, we have an idea how much it would cost. During The Android Show: I/O Edition earlier this month, Nothing co-founder Carl Pei teased that the purported Nothing Phone 3 will cost around GBP 800 (roughly Rs. 90,000). This is almost double the price compared to the Nothing Phone 2, which cost Rs. 44,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB configuration at launch. Source link #Phone #Teased #Drop #Signature #Glyph #Interface #Major #Design #Shift Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

More than 300 Rite Aid stores now slated to close: Here’s the complete list More than 300 Rite Aid stores now slated to close: Here’s the complete list Rite Aid has announced more store closures after filing for bankruptcy a second time in as many years. The drug store announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again on May 5, the second time since October 2023, and said it would close over 100 stores. Now, bankruptcy filings have shown that the chain intends to close an additional 316 of the roughly 1,200 still-operating locations. On May 15, Rite Aid said it “successfully entered into a series of ***** agreements and pharmacy services transition agreements,” which would include transitioning pharmacy assets from locations across the U.S. to CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger, Giant Eagle and other operators. Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in some states will also be operated by CVS Pharmacy as part of the ***** agreements. Here’s what to know about the more than 300 additional locations Rite Aid plans to close. This embedded content is not available in your region. Ride Aid All 316 Closing Locations by mwalrathholdridge After filing for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, Rite Aid continues to move through Chapter 11 proceedings. “As we move forward, our key priorities are ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy services for our customers and preserving jobs for as many associates as possible,” Schroeder said when Rite Aid announced the bankruptcy filing. Rite Aid has buyers for customer files at 810 of its stores, but did not find a buyer for files at 200 other locations, according to Reuters. While the deadline to enter bids for Rite Aid’s pharmacy assets (May 13) has passed, the deadline to enter bids for the chain’s remaining assets, including the Thrifty Ice Cream business, is June 13, with an auction date set for June 20. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Rite Aid to close 300 more stores amid bankruptcy: See list Source link #Rite #Aid #stores #slated #close #Heres #complete #list Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top moments as Knicks stay alive in Eastern Conference finals – ESPN Top moments as Knicks stay alive in Eastern Conference finals – ESPN Top moments as Knicks stay alive in Eastern Conference finals ESPNKnicks stay alive, throttle Pacers to force Game 6 ESPNKnicks find way to get back on plane — and one step closer to Game 7 New York PostKnicks force ECF Game 6 against Pacers behind 32 points from Jalen Brunson: Live reaction and analysis The New York TimesKnicks’ Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns accomplish feat not seen since Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal CBS Sports Source link #Top #moments #Knicks #stay #alive #Eastern #Conference #finals #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apartment approvals slide depresses total number of houses signed off in April, ABS data shows Apartment approvals slide depresses total number of houses signed off in April, ABS data shows A steep fall in demand for apartments depressed the total number of dwellings approved in April, with industry warning the numbers will need to pick up to meet housing targets. Fresh data from the *********** Bureau of Statistics showed private attached dwellings fell 19 per cent to 4999 — the weakest result since September 2024 — on the back of a “normalisation” in apartment approvals. The total number of new dwellings approved fell 5.7 per cent to 14,633, according to the seasonally adjusted data released on Friday. NSW (-7.8 per cent) and Victoria (-6.5 per cent) had the steepest falls for total dwelling approvals, while Tasmania (12.7 per cent), WA (9.6 per cent) and South Australia (9.5 per cent) continued to gain. Oxford Economics Australia lead economist Maree Kilroy said the fallback in apartments was not a shock. “We have been expecting a normalisation from the strong start to the year,” she said. But the Property Council of Australia warned apartment approval numbers needed to pick up. “While apartment approval numbers are volatile, this is two months in a row of significant falls,” said Matthew Kandelaars, the group’s executive of policy and advocacy, said. “Just 5612 apartments were approved in March and April. This is a far cry from the 15,029 green-lit during March and April in the apartment ***** of 2016. “We will not meet our housing targets without the heavy lifting that needs to come from apartments that can deliver homes at scale close to transport, existing infrastructure and amenities. Australia must build more than 20,000 homes each month to reach the Federal Government’s National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029. The ABS showed a different story for national private house approvals, which gained 3.1 per cent to 9349 off the soft result in March. NSW and Queensland drove the gains, while other major States held relatively flat. Ms Kilroy said a number of policy supports for housing — including social housing stimulus and low deposit loans — were in place and would help to boost supply. However, she said it would take time to reflect in dwelling approvals figures. “Additional support is likely from the RBA,” she said. “Two more cash rate cuts are forecast before the end of the year that will further support mortgage affordability and project feasibilities. However, it usually takes about year for lower mortgage interest rates to support approval volumes.” Source link #Apartment #approvals #slide #depresses #total #number #houses #signed #April #ABS #data #shows Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) and LCB to Unveil Promising Preclinical Data on B7-H4 ADC at AACR 2024 NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) and LCB to Unveil Promising Preclinical Data on B7-H4 ADC at AACR 2024 NextCure, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTC) and LigaChem Biosciences, Inc. are set to present new clinical data on their novel ******* therapy, LNCB74, at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago on June 2, 2025. LNCB74 is a first-in-human, B7-H4 targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 trial for patients with advanced solid tumors, including platinum-resistant ovarian, treatment-refractory breast, endometrial, biliary tract, and squamous non-small cell lung cancers. NextCure, Inc. (NXTC)’s B7-H4 ADC LNCB74 Enters Phase 1 Dose Escalation A scientist in a lab researching the biology of a ******* cell. The ongoing study is in the dose escalation phase and will also include randomized dose expansion and optimization, with an emphasis on safety and biomarker analysis. B7-H4, the ADC’s target, is highly expressed in several tumor types but limited in normal tissues, making it an appealing candidate for targeted therapy. According to NextCure, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTC)’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Udayan Guha, LNCB74 has shown a superior safety profile and potent anti-tumor activity in preclinical models. The poster, abstract TPS3167, will be featured during the “Developmental Therapeutics—Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology” session. NXTC closed nearly 6% higher on May 29. While we acknowledge the potential of NXTC to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NXTC and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best ******* Stocks to Invest in for Long-Term Gains and 10 Most Oversold Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. Source link #NextCure #NXTC #LCB #Unveil #Promising #Preclinical #Data #B7H4 #ADC #AACR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says – CNN Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says – CNN Bernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says CNNBernard Kerik, New York’s Police Commissioner on 9/11, Dies at 69 The New York TimesBernard Kerik, New York City’s top cop on 9/11, dies at 69 USA TodayFormer New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, who pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud, has died AP NewsBernard Kerik, NYC police chief during 9/11 attacks, dies at 69 The Washington Post Source link #Bernard #Kerik #Trump #ally #NYPD #commissioner #dies #source #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Burnout, underinvestment to blame for productivity slump, not working from home: Aussie academic Burnout, underinvestment to blame for productivity slump, not working from home: Aussie academic Overwork, burnout and underinvestment are the cause of falling productivity, not working from home, a workplace expert and academic says. A major report released this week by the Productivity Commission has found working from home at least some of the time is more productive than being in the office full-time. Multinational companies are mostly pulling the rank and file workers back into offices, while government agencies and academics work to assess the effectiveness of the pandemic-era work from home shift. “There’s no evidence to suggest working from home is the root cause of these recent productivity challenges, which have been going since long before most people were working from home,” Swinburne University workplace expert  John Hopkins said. Camera IconMore than one-in-three Australians with a job regularly work from home. Wikimedia commons Credit: Supplied “Overwork, burnout, underinvestment, outdated processes, and cost of living pressures are likely factors behind poor productivity.” During the federal election campaign, the Coalition quickly-abandoned a proposal for public servants to be back in offices five days a week. The architect of that failed policy, Liberal Senator Jane Hume, said in the lead-up to the election: “It will be an expectation of a Dutton Liberal government that all members of the (*********** Public Service) work from the office five days a week. But the proposal was so despised it was abandoned mid-campaign, and Senator Hume has since been dumped from Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s newly-minted shadow cabinet. Camera IconAfter spearheading the push for an end to working from home, Senator Jane Hume has been demoted to the opposition back bench. NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia Released on Thursday, the Productivity Commission report finds arrangements where staff work from both the office and at home tend to benefit both productivity and job satisfaction. “Allowing workers to work from home some days can improve worker satisfaction and allows people to benefit by avoiding the commute to work, meaning they have additional time for other purposes,” the commission finds. Working from home reduces sick days, breaks and distractions “all of which are typically found to be beneficial for productivity”, it says in the report. About 36 per cent of working Australians regularly do a shift from home; a tripling since before the pandemic. Working from home is markedly better for women, the Productivity Commission finds, however younger workers miss out on face-to-face learning. The report points to falling business investment as the reason national productivity fell by 1.2 per cent in 2024. Source link #Burnout #underinvestment #blame #productivity #slump #working #home #Aussie #academic Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Unsafe bacteria found at popular mountain swimming spot near Boise Unsafe bacteria found at popular mountain swimming spot near Boise Boise has been hit with summer-like weather this week, but swimmers should think twice before taking a dip at a popular beach spot where unsafe bacteria was just found. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which oversees Lucky Peak Lake and its dam, announced in a social media post that recent testing found high levels of E. coli at all three swimming areas it manages at Robie Creek Park. The bacteria levels exceeded Idaho safety standards, according to officials, who said test results must show no more than 235 organisms per 100 milliliters of water. The count at Robie was 690. Robie Creek Park is located about 40 minutes northeast of Boise where Robie Creek meets an arm of Lucky Peak Lake known as Mores Creek. The park offers picnic areas, a playground and beaches. Officials received the test results on Tuesday and quickly posted warning signs in the area. “The sample for Robie is routinely taken from the middle of the beach area in a couple feet of water and does not reflect on water quality at any other areas of Lucky Peak Lake,” the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said in a Facebook post. “Those results are also provided here and show exceptionally clean water at Macks and Barclay.” Officials said they would not remove the warning signs until “the average of results falls below the established standard,” meaning it will take multiple clean tests before the swimming areas are deemed safe again. The Corps of Engineers said it plans to work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to perform additional testing near the Robie Creek Bridge. Officials posted warning signs at Robie Creek Park to let visitors know that it is not safe to swim. Source link #Unsafe #bacteria #popular #mountain #swimming #spot #Boise Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, who pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud, has died – AP News Former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, who pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud, has died – AP News Former New York Police Commissioner Bernie Kerik, who pleaded guilty to federal tax fraud, has died AP NewsBernard Kerik, New York’s Police Commissioner on 9/11, Dies at 69 The New York TimesBernard Kerik, New York City’s top cop on 9/11, dies at 69 USA TodayBernard Kerik, Trump ally and former NYPD commissioner, dies at 69, source says CNNBernard Kerik, NYC police chief during 9/11 attacks, dies at 69 The Washington Post Source link #York #Police #Commissioner #Bernie #Kerik #pleaded #guilty #federal #tax #fraud #died #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Really positive’ vibes as Tigers begin post-Galvin era ‘Really positive’ vibes as Tigers begin post-Galvin era Benji Marshall says the energy is “really positive” around Wests Tigers as the rebuilding NRL club finally forges into its post-Lachlan Galvin era. On Friday, Marshall sidestepped questions on whether he was disappointed to lose Galvin, whose immediate move to Canterbury is expected to be confirmed this week. The teen star was excused from Tigers training for Round 13 and omitted from the team to face North Queensland on Saturday while the Bulldogs and Tigers finalise a transfer fee for his mid-season switch. Social media footage appeared to show Galvin already on the field at the Bulldogs’ Belmore headquarters on Friday, signalling the culmination of a saga that began when he rejected the Tigers’ offer of a contract extension last month. Since then, Galvin has been subject to social media ridicule from teammates Jarome Luai and Sunia Turuva, served the Tigers with a legal letter over bullying claims, and dominated rugby league headlines amid the State of Origin *******. Marshall is eager to move on from the soap opera. “I guess everyone’s probably a little bit sick of talking about it and it being reported,” the coach said. “But we’re just focused on the game. I know it’s a cliched thing to say, but we have to be. “It’s been a great week at training. Everyone’s looking forward to just playing. We had a week off last week with the bye. The energy around the place has been really good, really positive.” Marshall shrugged off questions from the Townsville press as to whether he was disappointed to be losing the young gun around whom the Tigers had planned to continue their rebuild. “I don’t know if disappointment’s the word,” Marshall said. “We like the players we’ve got, we love the squad we’ve got, we’re excited about some of the young players coming through and for us. “We want to try and make a mark on the competition this year. The squad we’ve got, we’re confident we can do that.” Marshall has named Heath Mason for his first start in the halves at NRL, with the 19-year-old to replace Galvin in the halves next to co-captain Luai. The Tigers coach has given Mason a simple game plan as the three-time reigning wooden spooners hope to continue good signs on a 5-6 start to the new season. “We just need our halves to do their job and control the field position,” Marshall said. “We’ve seen some great glimpses of play from some of our players this year, and we’re coming up against a pretty good Cowboys team that have got a lot of great attacking players.” Source link #positive #vibes #Tigers #postGalvin #era Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ranking all 16 SEC schools academically by U.S. News & World Report Ranking all 16 SEC schools academically by U.S. News & World Report The University of Florida has ranked among the top institutions of higher learning in the United States for the past several decades, and the tradition of academic excellence continues into the second decade of the 21st century. UF has kept good company while competing athletically in the Southeastern Conference, also maintaining its competitive nature in the classroom. While the battles on the fields and courts have built intense rivalries over the ages, academic excellence has also been a source of pride for each school’s alumni and current student body. Each year, U.S. News & World Report publishes an academic ranking of all United States colleges. In their most recently updated data set, the Florida Gators find themselves tied for second-best in the conference with the Texas Longhorns. Those two only trail the perennially top-ranked Vanderbilt Commodores. Take a look below at where all 16 SEC schools rank in comparison to their peers, as well as their national rankings and deep dives into the numbers. No. 1 in SEC: Vanderbilt University – Nashville, Tennessee U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 18 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 6% Overview: Vanderbilt University is a private institution that was founded in 1873. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,152 (fall 2023). Its setting is urban, and the campus size is 333 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Vanderbilt University’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 18. Its tuition and fees are $67,498. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at Vanderbilt University is 7:1, and the school has 60.9% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Vanderbilt University include: Social Sciences; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Mathematics and Statistics; Psychology; Visual and Performing Arts; Education; and Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 96%. No. 2 (tie) in SEC: University of Texas – Austin, Texas U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 30 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 29% Overview: The University of Texas—Austin is a public institution founded in 1883. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 42,444 (fall 2023). Its setting is urban, and the campus size is 431 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The University of Texas—Austin’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 30. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,678; out-of-state tuition and fees are $42,778. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at The University of Texas—Austin is 19:1, and the school has 36.4% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at The University of Texas—Austin include: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Psychology; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 96%. Read more at Longhorns Wire No. 2 (tie) in SEC: University of Florida – Gainesville, Florida U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 30 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 24% Overview: University of Florida is a public institution that was founded in 1853. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 34,924 (fall 2023). Its setting is city, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Florida’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 30. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,381; out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,658. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Florida is 16:1, and the school has 50.3% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Florida include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Social Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Psychology; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 97%. No. 4 in SEC: University of Georgia – Athens, Georgia U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 46 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 37% Overview: University of Georgia is a public institution that was founded in 1785. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 31,514 (fall 2023). Its setting is city, and the campus size is 767 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Georgia’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 46. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,440; out-of-state tuition and fees are $31,678. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Georgia is 17:1, and the school has 48.7% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Georgia include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Psychology; Engineering; Health Professions and Related Programs; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences; and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 95%. Read more at UGA Wire No. 5 in SEC: Texas A&M University – College Station, Texas U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 51 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 63% Overview: Texas A&M University is a public institution that was founded in 1876. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 59,933 (fall 2023). Its setting is city, and the campus size is 5,200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Texas A&M University’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 51. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,413; out-of-state tuition and fees are $40,307. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at Texas A&M University is 19:1, and the school has 24.6% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Texas A&M University include: Engineering; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians; Psychology; and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 94%. Read more at Aggies Wire No. 6 in SEC: Auburn University – Auburn, Alabama U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 105 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 50% Overview: Auburn University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,874 (fall 2023), and the campus size is 1,875 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Auburn University’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 105. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,890; out-of-state tuition and fees are $34,922. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at Auburn University is 21:1. The most popular majors at Auburn University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Psychology; and Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 93%. Read more at Auburn Wire No. 7 (tie) in SEC: University of Missouri – Columbia, Missouri U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 109 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 77% Overview: University of Missouri is a public institution founded in 1839. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,629 (fall 2023). Its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,262 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Missouri’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 109. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,830; out-of-state tuition and fees are $36,040. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Missouri is 17:1, and the school has 43.1% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Missouri include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Engineering; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Education; Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields; and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89%. No. 7 (tie) in SEC: University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Tennessee U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 109 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 46% Overview: University of Tennessee—Knoxville is a public institution founded in 1794. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,883 (fall 2023). Its setting is urban, and the campus size is 910 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Tennessee—Knoxville’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 109. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,812; out-of-state tuition and fees are $32,956. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Tennessee—Knoxville is 18:1, and the school has 27.9% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Tennessee—Knoxville include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Health Professions and Related Programs; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology; Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields; and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89%. Read more at Vols Wire No. 9 in SEC: University of South Carolina – Columbia, South Carolina U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 121 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 61% Overview: University of South Carolina is a public institution founded in 1801. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 28,470 (fall 2023). Its setting is city, and the campus size is 444 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of South Carolina’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 121. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,688; out-of-state tuition and fees are $35,972. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of South Carolina is 19:1, and the school has 40.7% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of South Carolina include: Public Health; Finance and Financial Management Services; Biology, General; Research and Experimental Psychology; Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness; Marketing; Computer and Information Sciences, General; Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing; Criminal Justice and Corrections; and Political Science and Government. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 90%. No. 10 in SEC: University of Oklahoma – Norman, Oklahoma U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 132 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 76% Overview: University of Oklahoma is a public institution founded in 1890. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,046 (fall 2023), and the campus size is 3,326 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Oklahoma’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 132. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,595; out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,665. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Oklahoma is 17:1, and the school has 45.1% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Oklahoma include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Psychology; Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Visual and Performing Arts; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 88%. Read more at Sooners Wire No. 11 in SEC: University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 152 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 92% Overview: University of Kentucky is a public institution founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 23,930 (fall 2023). Its setting is city, and the campus size is 918 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Kentucky’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 152. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,502; out-of-state tuition and fees are $34,140. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Kentucky is 17:1, and the school has 37.5% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Kentucky include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Social Sciences; Agricultural / Animal / Plant / Veterinary Science and Related Fields; and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86%. Read more at *** Wildcats Wire No. 12 (tie) in SEC: University of Mississippi – Oxford, Mississippi U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 171 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 98% Overview: University of Mississippi is a public institution founded in 1848. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,094 (fall 2023). Its setting is rural, and the campus size is 3,693 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Mississippi’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 171. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,772; out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,600. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Mississippi is 17:1, and the school has 49.4% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Mississippi include: Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Accounting; Finance, General; Marketing/Marketing Management, General; Business/Commerce, General; Psychology, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General; and Biology/Biological Sciences, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 88%. No. 12 (tie) in SEC: University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, Alabama U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 171 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 76% Overview: The University of Alabama is a public institution founded in 1831. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 33,435 (fall 2023). Its setting is suburban and the campus size is 1,143 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. The University of Alabama’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 171. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,180; out-of-state tuition and fees are $34,172. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at The University of Alabama is 19:1, and the school has 48% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at The University of Alabama include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Education; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 87%. Read more at Roll Tide Wire No. 14 in SEC: Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge, Louisiana U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 179 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 74% Overview: Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is a public institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 32,574 (fall 2023). Its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 179. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,954; out-of-state tuition and fees are $28,631. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is 21:1, and the school has 41.9% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Education; Social Sciences; Psychology; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Visual and Performing Arts; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 85%. Read more at LSU Tigers Wire No. 15 in SEC: University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, Arkansas U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 189 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 72% Overview: University of Arkansas is a public institution founded in 1871. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 27,472 (fall 2023). Its setting is city, and the campus size is 709 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Arkansas’ ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, No. 189. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,104; out-of-state tuition and fees are $29,966. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at University of Arkansas is 20:1, and the school has 41.2% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Arkansas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Psychology; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86%. No. 16 in SEC: Mississippi State University – Starkville, Mississippi U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 214 (tie) | Acceptance Rate: 76% Overview: Mississippi State University is a public institution founded in 1878. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,230 (fall 2023). Its setting is rural, and the campus size is 4,200 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Mississippi State University’s ranking in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #214. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,202; out-of-state tuition and fees are $27,637. Academics: The student-faculty ratio at Mississippi State University is 16:1, and the school has 44.7% of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Mississippi State University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Exercise Science and Kinesiology; Psychology, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other; Marketing/Marketing Management, General; Mechanical Engineering; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Civil Engineering, General; and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 83%. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: SEC Rankings: Where all 16 SEC schools stand academically Source link #Ranking #SEC #schools #academically #U.S #News #World #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

In addition to Musk, multiple top DOGE officials leaving Trump administration: Sources – ABC News In addition to Musk, multiple top DOGE officials leaving Trump administration: Sources – ABC News In addition to Musk, multiple top DOGE officials leaving Trump administration: Sources ABC NewsElon Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He’s Exiting Washington and DOGE The New York TimesJohnson defends reconciliation bill from Musk’s criticism: ‘It can be big and beautiful’ PoliticoPresident Trump teases ‘last day, but not really’ for Elon Musk at DOGE: Oval Office presser set for Friday Fox NewsBack at SpaceX, Musk says in interview DOGE became D.C.’s ‘whipping boy’ The Washington Post Source link #addition #Musk #multiple #top #DOGE #officials #leaving #Trump #administration #Sources #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump lashes out at Leonard Leo, legal activist who helped him pick Supreme Court justices: “Probably hates America” Trump lashes out at Leonard Leo, legal activist who helped him pick Supreme Court justices: “Probably hates America” President Trump attacked the powerful conservative legal activist Leonard Leo late Thursday, calling the former Federalist Society leader who once advised the president on Supreme Court picks a “bad person” who “probably hates America.” Mr. Trump lashed out at Leo a day after a panel of judges — including a Trump appointee — called most of his tariffs ********. The ruling, which was paused by an appellate court, put Mr. Trump at odds with some conservative lawyers: Two of the three judges who decided the case were appointed by Republicans, and the decision came in response to a lawsuit that cited right-leaning legal theories. The president attacked the three judges behind that ruling in a Truth Social post late Thursday, calling it a “horrible, Country threatening decision” and suggesting it was made because the judges hate him. He then turned his attention to Leo and the Federalist Society, two longstanding pillars of the conservative legal movement widely credited with helping Mr. Trump pick hundreds of federal judges — some of whom have ruled against his administration. “I was new to Washington, and it was suggested that I use The Federalist Society as a recommending source on Judges,” Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social late Thursday. “I did so, openly and freely, but then realized that they were under the thumb of a real “sleazebag” named Leonard Leo, a bad person who, in his own way, probably hates America, and obviously has his own separate ambitions.” In a statement to Politico, Leo said: “I’m very grateful for President Trump transforming the Federal Courts, and it was a privilege being involved,” Leo said. “There’s more work to be done, for sure, but the Federal Judiciary is better than it’s ever been in modern history, and that will be President Trump’s most important legacy.” CBS News has reached out to Leo and the Federalist Society for comment. Mr. Trump’s attacks on Leo and the Federalist Society are striking because of their years-long alliance with the president. During his 2016 campaign, Mr. Trump promised to listen to the right-leaning legal organization when making judicial picks, saying in an interview: “We’re going to have great judges, conservative, all picked by the Federalist Society.” During Mr. Trump’s first term, Leo advised the president on his Supreme Court picks, who form a key part of the high court’s 6-3 conservative majority. Leo spoke with Mr. Trump shortly after Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement in 2018, opening up a vacancy on the court that was filled by Brett Kavanaugh, Leo told CBS News at the time. When asked how Mr. Trump decided to create a list of possible high court nominees, Leo said the president “called and asked to meet and suggested the idea of doing a list.” Mr. Trump spoke positively about Leo in his first term. “We had a list that you worked on very hard, and others,” the president said in a 2019 event. But on Thursday, Mr. Trump said he’s “disappointed in The Federalist Society because of the bad advice they gave me on numerous Judicial Nominations.” Mr. Trump also noted Leo has “left The Federalist Society to do his own ‘thing,'” possibly referring to Leo’s work with the Teneo Network, a group intended to — in Leo’s words — “crush liberal dominance” in fields other than law, from entertainment to finance. The president has clashed with judges repeatedly in recent months, as parts of his agenda — including tariffs and immigration policy — face pushback from the federal judiciary. In particular, tariffs could pit one of Mr. Trump’s signature economic policies against some of the legal theories championed by the conservative judicial movement. Lawsuits arguing Mr. Trump doesn’t have the power to levy sweeping global tariffs have cited the nondelegation doctrine and the major questions doctrine, two legal concepts that right-leaning members of the Supreme Court — including ones chosen by Mr. Trump — have embraced for years. Joe Walsh Joe Walsh is a senior editor for digital politics at CBS News. Joe previously covered breaking news for Forbes and local news in Boston. Source link #Trump #lashes #Leonard #Leo #legal #activist #helped #pick #Supreme #Court #justices #hates #America Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Battling Bloods: Swans aim to emulate 2005 breakthrough Battling Bloods: Swans aim to emulate 2005 breakthrough Sydney may have some soul searching to do, but coach Dean Cox is adamant they haven’t strayed from their famed Bloods culture. The Swans will get a timely reminder of the team-first ethos that netted the club’s first premiership in 72 years when the 2005 winning team does a lap of honour during Saturday’s match against Adelaide at the SCG. The 20-year celebration of the historic triumph over West Coast comes after a dismal 53-point loss to Melbourne in Sydney’s first MCG visit since last year’s grand-final loss – the margin helped only by the Demons’ poor goalkicking. Sydney’s season teeters on the brink with a 4-7 ledger at the midway point, compounded by a long injury list and players regularly getting suspended for undisciplined acts. But Cox says inconsistency is what plagues his side, not a lack of belief in the Bloods ethos. Player empowerment, playing for each other, never saying die, and strong off-field standards are the hallmarks of the culture fostered by former Swans coach Paul Roos. West Coast great Cox knows Sydney’s trademark strengths all too well, with the six-time All-*********** ruck’s last-gasp kick famously marked by Leo Barry in the final seconds of the low-scoring 2005 grand final. Former Sydney captain and powerhouse forward Barry Hall was also present at training on Friday morning. “We always want to be a hard team to play against. That hasn’t changed, I reckon, since 2000 here. We still want that,” Cox said on Friday. “The players are aware of what the team stood for and how they played through that ******* of time. “There’s a little subtle messaging that we’ll play throughout the week about how we can try and emulate.” Cox highlighted consistency as the “hardest part” for his charges. “For periods, it’s been OK. Against Carlton, you go plus 30 (contested possession),” he said. “Then you go minus 27 (against Melbourne) … the discrepancies have been so great.” Cox has made another selection statement, with Ollie Florent’s streak of 130 consecutive matches ending after being dropped in favour of Caleb Mitchell. In-form winger Justin McInerney and defender Lewis Melican also return from suspension, with Cox pressing that his side could not afford to wait for injured stars Errol Gulden and Tom Papley to rescue them. Swans captain Callum Mills is out through suspension. “It’s about exactly that – seizing the moment when you are there and making sure we can’t wait,” Cox said. “We’re not in a position to wait. As a football club, we never wait. “One thing you want the players to do is to play their role in a trademark game consistently, and Ollie hasn’t been doing that. “That’s what you expect from a player that’s played 150 games of footy, and there’s a number of them that have been in that position.” Adelaide (7-4) will look to string back-to-back wins after thumping cellar dwellers West Coast by 66 points, with Josh Rachele finishing with five goals. Crows coach Matthew Nicks has opted to rest Rory Laird, but they will regain Taylor Walker (managed). Source link #Battling #Bloods #Swans #aim #emulate #breakthrough Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Will Dumas ****** Nikki’s Celebration? Will Dumas ****** Nikki’s Celebration? The Young and the Restless spoilers for Friday, May 30 are all set up to celebrate Nikki… but Aristotle Dumas may have other plans. Next on The Young and the Restless Victor (Eric Braeden) knows how his wife deserves to be celebrated. It should be in a manner befitting the love and respect everybody feels for… Mrs. Victor Newman. He is determined to make sure Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) has a perfect day. No one is allowed to spoil it. Not even the mysterious Aristotle Dumas. MORE: Find out what happened last on Y&R. Message in a Bottle On the other hand, Victor has been dying to get a good look at Dumas. So has Billy (Jason Thompson). So has Phyllis (Michelle Stafford). So it’s hard to believe that when Dumas sends a message to the entire town – via Amanda (Mishael Morgan) – that the assembled guests at Nikki’s party will just continue paying their respects to Victor… we, Mrs. Victor… and ignore the chance to learn more about the man Genoa City has been discussing non-stop. Will Nikki be left all alone, as the all go shoving each other out of the way to try and reach Dumas first? MORE: Will Traci accidentally destroy her family? Girl on Fire Everybody wants Dumas…but whom does Dumas want? We’re starting to suspect it’s Lily (Christel Khalil). That makes a good amount of sense. If you want to come in and take over Genoa City, you don’t go after the Newmans or the Abbotts. They’re too rich, too powerful, and too difficult. You want to get your foot in the door via someone with a modicum of power. But not someone who could push back on your goals. Chancellor-Winters isn’t nearly as sturdy as they like to pretend they are. Which makes it the perfect entry point. And Lily the best way to close to the source of power. Source link #Dumas #****** #Nikkis #Celebration Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

As the Scripps bee turns 100, a new champion is crowned while past winners reflect – NPR As the Scripps bee turns 100, a new champion is crowned while past winners reflect – NPR As the Scripps bee turns 100, a new champion is crowned while past winners reflect NPRTexas teenager wins Scripps spelling bee title ESPN2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee runner-up Faizan Zaki, 13, clinches the 2025 title AxiosScripps National Spelling Bee 2025 finals: How to watch, stream, start time Central New Jersey NewsFaizan Zaki pulls off dramatic, breathless win at 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee USA Today Source link #Scripps #bee #turns #champion #crowned #winners #reflect #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Sugar daddy’ plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls ‘Sugar daddy’ plastic surgeon jailed for abusing girls A ‘sugar daddy’ plastic surgeon who preyed on girls as young as 13 for sex has been jailed for six years. Richard Sackelariou, 70, became obsessed with young girls after joining sugar daddy websites and never stopped wanting to have sex with them even when told their real ages, Judge Timothy Gartelmann said on Friday. The judge told Newcastle District Court victim impact statements from the girls showed they still suffered fear and anxiety over what Sackelariou had done to them. Two of the girls had been at school when Sackelariou asked them to send explicit photos to him in return for money. Sackelariou asked one girl, 14, if she was on birth control after they had sex and when she said no, he offered to give her $100 to buy a morning-after pill. He paid one girl, aged 15, more than $22,000 over about a year for sex and explicit photos and videos. Another girl, 14, was paid about $7600. “They (the victims) have lost their sense of trust in others and their self-confidence. They continue to suffer with guilt and shame over it,” Judge Gartelmann said when jailing Sackelariou for six years with a minimum of four years. “The harm to all the victims must be recognised in sentencing the offender. “Offences involving ******* exploitation of children invariably cause them harm. This makes them inherently serious.” The judge said the six victims, aged between 13 and 15, had been vulnerable to exploitation and while there was no evidence Sackelariou used force or coercion against any unwilling victim, this did not excuse his crimes. Sackelariou, who had practices in Sydney and Melbourne and was married with two children, paid the girls he had mostly met through the sugar daddy sites as well as on social media, including SnapChat, to join him in hotel rooms in Sydney, Newcastle and Queensland, between September 2021 and October 2022. He pleaded guilty to 10 charges, including causing a child aged between 14 and 18 to do an act of prostitution, using a carriage service to procure someone under the age of 16 for ******* activity, possessing child abuse material and causing a child aged 14 or over to make child abuse material. Sackelariou began using sugar daddy websites after major surgery in 2017 meant he had to wear a colostomy bag for five years. His wife no longer wanted to have sex with him. Judge Gartelmann accepted Sackelariou was ashamed and embarrassed by his offending and his wife had since divorced him and his two sons refused to speak to him. The judge believed there was little chance of Sackelariou re-offending given his previous good character. 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) National ******* Abuse and Redress Support Service 1800 211 028 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 (for people aged 5 to 25) Source link #Sugar #daddy #plastic #surgeon #jailed #abusing #girls Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]