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Inflation read sours back-to-back rate cuts Inflation read sours back-to-back rate cuts Hopes of back-to-back rate cuts slid on Wednesday after inflation data came in higher than the previous month, despite April usually being a month for price hikes. The *********** Bureau of Statistics’ April inflation print shows the all-important trimmed mean inflation, which the Reserve Bank uses to measure Australia’s inflation rate, came in hotter than expected. CPI excluding volatile items and holiday travel measure rose 2.8 per cent in the 12 months to April, compared to a 2.6 per cent rise in the 12 months to March. Australia’s overall CPI indicator – including volatile items – came in at 2.4 per cent, but again was higher than market forecasts of 2.3 per cent year-on-year. Camera IconHigh rental prices added to Australia’s inflation rate. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw Credit: News Corp Australia The largest contributor was food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing and recreation and culture, during the busy Easter and Anzac Day weekends. NAB senior economist Taylor Nugent says travel is expected to be a key support in April as it is usually a seasonally strong month for the category, and the month includes Easter and ANZAC long weekends. Elsewhere, health insurance premium increases are measured in April and were a little higher than a year ago, while fuel prices fell in the month, and there may be some additional unwind of Queensland electricity subsidies, according to Mr Nugent. Source link #Inflation #read #sours #backtoback #rate #cuts Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Oil prices inch up as U.S. bans Chevron from exporting Venezuelan crude Oil prices inch up as U.S. bans Chevron from exporting Venezuelan crude By Colleen Howe BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices ticked up in early trading on Wednesday as the U.S. barred Chevron from exporting crude from Venezuela under a new authorization on its assets there, raising the prospect of tighter supply. Brent crude futures rose 47 cents, or 0.73%, to $64.56 a barrel by 0028 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 49 cents, or around 0.8%, to $61.38 a barrel. The Trump administration has issued a new authorization for U.S. major Chevron that would allow it to keep assets in Venezuela but not to export oil or expand its activities, Reuters reported on Tuesday according to sources. “The loss of Chevron’s Venezuelan barrels in the U.S. will leave refiners short and thus relying more on Middle Eastern crude,” Westpac’s head of commodity and carbon strategy Robert Rennie wrote in a note. U.S. President Donald Trump had revoked the previous license on February 26. In recent years, the licenses to Chevron and other foreign companies supported a slight recovery in sanction-hit Venezuelan oil output to about 1 million barrels per day. On the economic front, European Union officials have begun asking top EU companies for details of their U.S. investment plans, signalling that Brussels is preparing to advance trade talks with Washington. The move came after Trump over the weekend walked back a threat to impose 50% tariffs on European goods that would have hurt economic activity and demand for oil. Wednesday’s gains recouped most of the losses from Tuesday, when prices settled down around 1% after signs of limited progress emerged in a fifth round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks. The market expects any resolution between the two countries could add more Iranian oil supply to the market. A full meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, together known as OPEC+, is scheduled for Wednesday, though no policy changes are expected. A July output hike could be decided on Saturday when eight members of the group hold talks, according to sources. Rennie said that a 411,000 barrel per day increase for July is the most likely scenario and would “add to rising inventory given signs that demand is weak as we move toward the summer driving season in the U.S.” (Reporting by Colleen Howe; Editing by Sonali Paul) Source link #Oil #prices #inch #U.S #bans #Chevron #exporting #Venezuelan #crude Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Bayonetta: Bloody Fate Anime Discounted To Only $13 At Amazon Bayonetta: Bloody Fate Anime Discounted To Only $13 At Amazon We don’t know when–or if–Bayonetta will return in a new video game, but at the very least, you can catch one of her adventures on your TV right now thanks to this new Amazon deal. The anime film adaptation of the iconic witch, Bayonetta: Bloody Fate, just got a big discount for a limited time, as you can grab this Blu-ray for just $13 (was $20). This is a limited-time deal, so you won’t want to dawdle on grabbing a great discount here. $13 (was $20) First released in 2013, Bayonetta: Bloody Fate featured stunning animation by one of the best studios in the business, Gonzo. The anime powerhouse brought the video game to life in this film, packing it full of over-the-top action scenes and smooth animation. If you’ve watched any of Gonzo’s previous films–like Afro Samurai: Resurrection or the 2001 Hellsing series–you’ll have a good idea of what to expect here. For the bonus materials, this Blu-ray offers the original trailers, a closer look at the storyboards, and commentary from several of the actors. A loose adaptation of the games and set within its own continuity, Bloody Fate sees Bayonetta travel to the European town of Vigrid to stop the last Lumen Sage, Balder, from destroying the world. Bayonetta Game Deals Bayonetta 3 All four Bayonetta games, including the spin-off puzzle-focused prequel, are available on Nintendo Switch. We’ve rounded up a list of Bayonetta Switch game deals below. Unfortunately, the second game in the series tends to sell for around $60 in physical format. If you want physical editions of all four, you can sometimes save some cash by opting for a region-free imported edition of Bayonetta 2. Bayonetta has been a Nintendo exclusive since 2014’s Bayonetta 2, but the debut game launched on Xbox 360 and PS3 in 2010. In 2017, Bayonetta received a PC remaster that retails for only $20. Right now, you can get a Steam key for just $5.49 at GameSpot sister site Fanatical. Bayonetta is just one of many video games that have gotten an anime adaptation over the years. Pokemon’s animated and cinematic adventures have been running for decades now, while Netflix’s superb Castlevania animated series has been a delightful mix of sharp action and even sharper dialogue. There have also been a few experimental projects based on video games, like the Final Fantasy 7 sequel Advent Children, and if you’re looking for something that raised the bar when it was first released, the ’90s Street Fighter 2 anime movie still stands tall as a prime example. If you’re looking to grab some of these Blu-rays–or a few nostalgic treats like Digimon–you can check our list below for a sampling of what’s available right now through Amazon. More anime based on video games Source link #Bayonetta #Bloody #Fate #Anime #Discounted #Amazon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump persecution of WilmerHale ruled unconstitutional – Courthouse News Trump persecution of WilmerHale ruled unconstitutional – Courthouse News Trump persecution of WilmerHale ruled unconstitutional Courthouse News’Absurd!’ Judge blasts Trump executive order targeting top law firm CNBCJudge tosses Trump order punishing the law firm WilmerHale The Washington PostTrump’s Order Targeting Jenner & Block Was Unconstitutional, Judge Rules The New York TimesThese Are Trained Judges, Readers! Don’t Try This Yourselves at Home! Reason Magazine Source link #Trump #persecution #WilmerHale #ruled #unconstitutional #Courthouse #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Giant’s Causeway visitors urged not to jam coins into rocks Giant’s Causeway visitors urged not to jam coins into rocks Catherine Morrison BBC News NI Getty Images Hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals visit the Giant’s Causeway each year The Giant’s Causeway has faced many threats to its survival, from mythical fights between giants to coastal erosion and rising sea levels. Now there’s a new problem. At first, you don’t notice them but as soon as you see one, you start to see them everywhere – hundreds of them, in every fissure and crevice. They are coins, inserted into the tiny gaps between one of Northern Ireland’s most famous and photographed natural resources, the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway. The Giant’s Causeway is made up of some 40,000 massive ****** basalt columns sticking out of the sea Like the padlocks left on the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, people often leave the coins behind for love or luck. But, like that tradition, the coins are causing problems, and now visitors are being asked to keep their spare change in their pockets. In Paris, it has been made ******** to attach a padlock after part of the bridge collapsed in 2014. At the Giant’s Causeway, the practice started years ago – but the caretakers for the site, the National Trust, believe it has increased significantly in scale in the last decade or so. Hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals visit each year and only a fraction leave behind this unwanted memento. But the coins are having a direct impact on the rocks themselves. The worst affected are the basalt columns that make up The Loom – 10 ft high leaning towers of rock. National Trust The coins rust and discolour the rock They are a slightly lighter colour than the iconic hexagonal ****** basalt at the point of the causeway. It is easy to see at first glance the discolouration caused by the coins – a reddish-brown wash over the surface. Dr Cliff Henry, nature engagement officer with the National Trust, said the rocks are affected on a number of levels. “People see others put coins in, so they copycat, they take a coin out of their pocket and they might take a stone off the ground to hammer the coin in, but they might miss and chip the stone itself so that’s doing damage.” Dr Cliff Henry said the rocks are affected on a number of levels He added: “Once the coin is in there it starts to rust and due to the atmosphere here it rusts at an accelerated level. “The coin then expands and that’s putting pressure on the joint near the edge so we have seen on a number of places here that the corners have popped off. “And the rusting metal in there is starting to leach. The iron and nickel and copper is leaching out over the rocks and it looks unsightly.” He said they’re appealing to people to stop inserting the coins before more damage is done to these 60-million-year-old rocks. “On a geological timescale, this is very rapid erosion.” Coins jammed in Giant’s Causeway damaging rock A report from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland shed some light on the problem. Dr Kirstin Lemon said: “The advice of the Geological Survey to the National Trust is to see if we can remove as many of those coins as we can. “By removing them, it means we’re stopping any further physical impact on the site itself. We’re also stopping that chemical impact as well.” She said she hoped that by removing coins, it would stop others adding more. A specialist stonemason has started the work and has removed about 10% of them so far. “He’s done some test sites already so we know we can take these coins out without doing damage to the stones themselves,” said Dr Henry. “We want him to do it – we don’t want the general public to do that, we don’t want to cause any further damage.” National Trust Tourists use other rocks to hammer the coins in Signs will also be put up and visitors are already warned not to insert the coins by tour guides at the Giant’s Causeway, like Mark Adams. “I think it’s a simple thing of wanting to leave something of themselves behind,” he said. “But if you want to leave something behind, take a photo, put it online, it’ll be there forever.” Last year, the Giant’s Causeway received about 684,000 visits. The numbers are steadily climbing back to their pre-pandemic levels. There were nearly a million visits in 2019. The National Trust said not only is it Northern Ireland’s most valuable natural phenomenon, it is important for the economy too. “It’s an icon for Northern Ireland – if we can’t look after this, what’s the hope for the rest of the country?,” said Dr Henry. “We really need to be looking after the causeway as best we can.” Source link #Giants #Causeway #visitors #urged #jam #coins #rocks Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

’Economic leader’: Aussies flock to new regional hotspot ’Economic leader’: Aussies flock to new regional hotspot Victoria’s Greater Geelong has become the nation’s new top spot for regional migration, according to Commonwealth Bank’s Regional Mover Index. Greater Geelong has toppled the Sunshine Coast’s two-year winning streak with 9.3 per cent of total net internal migration in the March quarter 2025. The report, in partnership with the Regional *********** Institute, shows the trend of moving regionally that accelerated during the Covid pandemic is continuing, with 25 per cent more people moving from capital cities to the regions. Camera IconThe Sunshine Coast has been overtaken as Australia’s top regional hub. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar Credit: NewsWire RAI chief executive Liz Ritchie said Australians were leaving capital cities for the regions and not coming back. “Regional Australia is being reimagined,” she said. “The regions’ enviable lifestyle offerings, buoyant jobs market, position as an economic leader and diverse communities are proving to be an ongoing lure, particularly for those in metropolitan areas. “Contemporary regional Australia has what people are looking for and it’s clear cliched images and misconceptions about regional living are well and truly a thing of the past.” Regional Australia’s population now sits at 9.91 million, with the CBA indicating that number will continue to grow. CBA acting executive general manager Josh Foster said Geelong demonstrated Victoria’s vitality. “It’s pleasing to see annual population growth is continuing to benefit Australia’s regional economy as more people are drawn to the lifestyle and employment opportunities found beyond metropolitan areas,” he said. “In a first for the RMI, Greater Geelong has become the star performer due to its idyllic location, established services and range of employment opportunities.” To support the demand for housing, the Victorian government has set a target of an additional 128,600 dwellings in Greater Geelong by 2051. Camera IconThe corpse flower in full bloom at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani Credit: News Corp Australia Sydney exodus continues Sydney continued to record the largest net outflows of all capital cities, driven by higher house prices in the Harbour City. The report said 40 per cent of those leaving Sydney were going to regional NSW, while 17 per cent were heading north to regional Queensland, a drop from 30 per cent this time last year. Despite the fall, the Sunshine Coast still ranks second overall, while the Gold Coast, Townsville and Fraser Coast are also picking up ex-Sydneysiders. “Queensland’s warmer climate and generally more affordable housing in regional locations ensures that it remains a magnet for movers from Sydney and Melbourne,” Mr Foster said. Movement was not restricted to the eastern seaboard, with Victor Harbor in South Australia recording strong interest from regional movers and Denmark and Harvey in Western Australia remaining popular with both regional and city movers alike. The index focuses specifically on movement to and from regional areas and excludes capital city moves. Source link #Economic #leader #Aussies #flock #regional #hotspot Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk says Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” undermines work of DOGE team Elon Musk says Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” undermines work of DOGE team Elon Musk tells “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue that he was disappointed by President Trump’s budget bill, saying that it “undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing.” He explains why in an interview airing only on “CBS Sunday Morning” on Sunday, June 1. Source link #Elon #Musk #Trumps #big #beautiful #bill #undermines #work #DOGE #team Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

5 ChatGPT prompts to inspire your creativity 5 ChatGPT prompts to inspire your creativity Creative inspiration is sometimes elusive. Letting your mind wander while you write, draw, play music, or otherwise exercise your creative muscles can help, as can discussing ideas with someone, but it might not always provide the spark you need. ChatGPT and other AI chatbots aren’t creative, but they can be a useful tool for pumping up your own creative juices. Using my own experiences, anecdotes from people I know who have done similar experiments, and a couple of variations of creative exercises I’ve employed before, I’ve put together a list of some of the prompts most likely to inspire you creatively, in whatever field you’re in. 1. Unusual questions If you want to figure out where you’re headed with a project, sometimes it helps to try to answer questions. Try telling ChatGPT, “I’m stuck on a creative project. Can you ask me 10 unusual questions that might spark a new direction?” You may like Then you just have to share a bit of what you’re working on and the AI will start poking at your idea to see what makes it tick. For instance, with a short story, it asked, “If your story had a scent, what would it be?” and “What would your main character confess to a stranger they’d never see again?” The questions didn’t tell me what to write. They just nudged me sideways, off the well-worn mental path I’d been trudging. And that small shift can be plenty, as my story was now full of shadows, secrets, and the smell of motor oil and cinnamon. 2. Myth creativity One of my continual inspirations is myths and folklore, especially those less commonly trotted out in U.S. movies and TV shows. But for this one, I didn’t want to restrict the response to just writing. I told ChatGPT, “I want to design something inspired by an old myth or piece of folklore. Give me three lesser-known myths and creative directions I could take with each one.” ChatGPT suggested looking to the Aztec Tzitzimimeh, the star demons who are said to descend during eclipses, for fashion ideas. It suggested creating a collection centered on the idea of celestial decay with glittering fabrics that fray and unravel as you move. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. The AI then offered the legendary Inuit sea creature, who kidnaps disobedient children, called the Qalupalik. ChatGPT’s idea was an immersive children’s theater piece where kids solve riddles to avoid being “taken.” ChatGPT’s third pitch was a stop-motion short film of the Welsh tale of Blodeuwedd, the woman made from flowers who turns into an owl to get away from her husband. 3. Memories (Image credit: Shutterstock) A visual artist friend of mine told me about using a version of this when they were trying to come up with inspiration for a series of pictures based on their childhood. They told ChatGPT, “I want to create drawings inspired by the feeling of a specific memory. Ask me questions to dig into the details. The AI apparently helped bring back several details my friend had forgotten when initially considering the idea of drawing their memory of riding bikes with friends as a kid, including trying to race the streetlights as they turned on and the feel of sticky popsicle juice on the handlebars. 4. Constrained creativity Sometimes the power of creativity comes from how it’s limited. Another acquaintance told me she wanted to shake things up that way and sometimes asked ChatGPT for help. Based on her description, I asked ChatGPT, “Give me five daily ‘creative constraints’ I could use this week to jolt me out of my comfort zone.” I’m not sure I would be able to follow through on all of these, but I could see it really helping me get out of my comfort zone. The ideas ChatGPT offered were: “Monday: Only use circles. In your sketches, in your words, in your thinking. Round things only. Tuesday: Speak in metaphor all day. Even when ordering coffee. Wednesday: Create something you cannot keep—destroy it, give it away, erase it. Thursday: Use an object in your home as your main character. Friday: Tell a story backward, but the emotional arc goes forward.” 5. Magic mentor (Image credit: Shutterstock.com / Elnur) I’ve experimented with making ChatGPT adopt a persona before, with some success. For creative inspiration, I decided to ask ChatGPT to be the kind of guide to creativity you only really see in movies, since in real life, they would be problematic at best. I told ChatGPT to, “Pretend you’re my weird but brilliant creative mentor. Give me a pep talk, a bizarre assignment, and a warning about one thing I should avoid creatively.” The persona ChatGPT invented was “Dr. Marnie Vex, former circus costumer and occasional ghostwriter for soap operas.” So it definitely fit the bill. And she was encouraging, with a pep talk that began: “You are not a spark. You are the entire damn lightning storm. Stop pretending to be modest, it’s boring.” She then told me to “Write a breakup letter from a color to its former artist. Make it petty. Make it beautiful.” And for her warning, she told me, “Never chase applause. If the idea doesn’t scare you a little, it’s probably a rerun.” Marnie Vex would be challenging to deal with as a real-life mentor. For a way of shaking off the cobwebs and getting creative, though, she was perfect. Creative rehydration ChatGPT can’t cure a creative rut or imprint you with wit and genius. That’s not how creativity works. But, it might just sprinkle a little inspiration on your dormant ideas and get you thinking in new ways about topics that might have grown stale, or even open up new vistas of experimentation. I wouldn’t go as far as calling ChatGPT a muse, but as a sounding board and improvisational partner, it’s worth a try if the blank page or canvas seems impenetrable. You might also like Source link #ChatGPT #prompts #inspire #creativity Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Multiple ICE arrests reported on Nantucket – Politico Multiple ICE arrests reported on Nantucket – Politico Multiple ICE arrests reported on Nantucket PoliticoFederal Officers Make Arrests on Island The Vineyard GazetteICE Raid On Nantucket: 12 Detained And Removed By Coast Guard Nantucket CurrentICE agents make arrests on Vineyard The Martha’s Vineyard TimesICE agents on-island again The Inquirer and Mirror Source link #Multiple #ICE #arrests #reported #Nantucket #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Moment SpaceX Starship spins out of control in test flight Moment SpaceX Starship spins out of control in test flight SpaceX on Tuesday launched its ninth Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, but the rocket encountered issues in orbit due to a booster exploding shortly before its expected splashdown. The early explosion lead to fuel leaks, which caused the rocket to begin spinning uncontrollably. SpaceX said its flight team had lost attitude control as the vehicle continued its atmospheric re-entry. In March, a Starship rocket in its eighth test flight exploded shortly after it was launched from Texas on Thursday, grounding flights and triggering warnings about falling spaceship debris. Source link #Moment #SpaceX #Starship #spins #control #test #flight Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Inflation read for April comes in hotter than forecast but holds within RBA’s comfort zone Inflation read for April comes in hotter than forecast but holds within RBA’s comfort zone The latest reading on inflation has defied predictions from economists of a fall deeper into the Reserve Bank’s comfort zone. The monthly consumer price index reading from the *********** Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday showed the year-on-year increase remained steady in April at 2.4 per cent — where it has sat for the past three months. The biggest contributors to the annual movement were food and non-alcoholic beverages up 3.1 per cent), housing (up 2.2 per cent), and recreation and culture ( up 3.6 per cent). The annual trimmed mean for April — which strips out price volatility — ticked up from 2.7 per cent to 2.8 per cent. ABS head of prices statistics Michelle Marquardt said that measure had remained relatively stable for the past five months. “The CPI excluding volatile items and holiday travel measure rose 2.8 per cent in the 12 months to April, compared to a 2.6 per cent rise in the 12 months to March,” she said. Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis had expected the inflation rate to fall through the floor of the central bank’s 2 to 3 per cent target range to 1.9 per cent. Westpac’s prediction was on the lower end of market estimates, with the consensus forecast for annual CPI to come in around 2.3 per cent. That’s was the figure from AMP economists, while JP Morgan economists Ben Jarman, Tom Kennedy and Jack Stinson had expected a reading of 2 per cent, which would have been the softest inflation outcome since March 2021. A former RBA chief economist, Ms Ellis had forecast prices would have risen at 0.3 per cent over the month, with disinflation continuing to show through in goods such as clothing and footwear, dwelling maintenance and furniture. The RBA sets a minimum target for inflation because if prices grow too slowly, it could cause consumers to delay purchases. Businesses could respond to lower spending and higher real wage bills by laying off workers, resulting in a negative spiral of demand and prices. Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock won’t be too concerned by the measure undershooting. The bank takes greater stock in the less volatile quarterly trimmed mean, which it predicts to stay around the midpoint of its target range for the foreseeable future. Ms Bullock retired another analogy — that of the “narrow path” the bank has had to walk — last week after the board made a second cut to the official interest rate. Her focus turns to combating uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the RBA expecting the trade war to have a disinflationary impact on Australia, Ms Ellis said. The board will have to wait for the second and third monthly readings of the quarter to get data on services inflation, which will show if low unemployment is flowing through to higher labour costs for businesses. “One area that the RBA had previously pointed to as a reason for not being confident that inflation can be sustained at current levels is the tightness of the labour market,” Ms Ellis said. “While it still highlighted indicators that suggested remaining tightness, the forecasts for unemployment have been lifted slightly, while those for employment and wages growth have been reduced slightly.” Source link #Inflation #read #April #hotter #forecast #holds #RBAs #comfort #zone Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Planning to dredge the Burrard Inlet to maximize oil shipments is underway Planning to dredge the Burrard Inlet to maximize oil shipments is underway An ocean pollution researcher and at least one First Nation are raising concerns about the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s (VFPA) plan to dredge the Burrard Inlet. Dredging is when the bed of a body of water is dug out to make way for ships or for construction or cleaning purposes. Ocean researcher Juan José Alava told CBC’s On The Coast that periodic dredging is common for navigation maintenance in the Inlet. However, he says he was surprised to hear that the port is planning to dredge for the purpose of maximizing oil tanker capacity. The VFPA plan is to maximize oil shipments from the port. Currently, Aframax tankers, a specific size of oil tanker, with a deadweight ranging from 80,000 to 120,000 metric tonnes, can carry loads up to 80 per cent, with the goal of increasing capacity to 100 per cent. However, doing so carries the risk of hitting the sea bottom. According to Alava, another risk is environmental harm. LISTEN | Burrard Inlet could be dredged to maximize oil shipments: Alava is the principal investigator for the Ocean Pollution Research Unit at the University of British Columbia, and says that this development is deeply concerning because of the potential effect on water quality, aquatic life, and First Nations culture in the area that is dependent on the Inlet and the Second Narrows channel. “At what environmental cost, for a single tanker, do you want to dredge the Burrard Inlet? What about the First Nation communities that are living there?” He says that as a scientist who studies marine toxicology, the risk of dredging to increase oil tanker capacity can have a drastic impact on the environment if there is an oil spill, citing lessons learned from the Exxon Valdez southern Alaska spill 36 years ago. Alava says that you can still find oil remnants in B.C. from that spill today, so environmental impact assessments and Indigenous consultation are necessary. Juan José Alava is the principal investigator for the Ocean Pollution Research Unit at UBC. (Submitted by Juan José Alava) Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s Chief, Jen Thomas, said in a written statement on May 8, that no formal engagement has happened about dredging the Burrard Inlet that runs past the nation. Thomas says that the nation firmly opposed the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, adding that the Government of Canada built it despite the nation’s informed decision not to consent to the project. “Tsleil-Waututh has a sacred, legal obligation to protect, defend and steward our Inlet. We hold inherent and Constitutionally-protected Indigenous title and rights to this area.” Under UNDRIP, the B.C. government has a duty to obtain free, prior and informed consent from First Nations when pursuing projects in their territories. Thomas says that the nation will have more to say about the matter once it reviews the proposal and says that it looks forward to meeting with agencies in the future about any projects that may affect Tsleil-Waututh Nation rights and title. Tsleil-Waututh Nation Chief Jen Thomas in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (Ben Nelms/CBC) Despite concerns from environmentalists and First Nations, B.C. Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian **** is supportive of the project, pending it meeting environmental assessment and consultation requirements with First Nations. In a report from the ********* Press released on May 11, **** says that the province spoke with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation before expressing views about the project to the federal government. The plan, floated by Prime Minister Mark Carney in early May, comes at a time when Canada is looking to diversify energy exports away from the United States. **** stressed that the dredging would be a federal project, not provincial and that the project “would allow for less traffic at the port and better utilization” because ships could fully load. The dredging project’s preliminary stages of environmental assessment and First Nation consultation began on May 20. Source link #Planning #dredge #Burrard #Inlet #maximize #oil #shipments #underway Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Elon Musk’s Starship rocket loses altitude control on its 9th launch – NPR Elon Musk’s Starship rocket loses altitude control on its 9th launch – NPR Elon Musk’s Starship rocket loses altitude control on its 9th launch NPRSpaceX Launches Starship on Test Flight 9: Video and What to Know The New York TimesSpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 ends in failure after booster loss: ‘Success comes from what we learn’ Fox NewsLive coverage: SpaceX to launch its Starship-Super Heavy rocket on its 9th test flight Spaceflight NowSpaceX launches Starship on test flight as Musk renews his focus The Washington Post Source link #Elon #Musks #Starship #rocket #loses #altitude #control #9th #launch #NPR Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s presidential hopeful Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s presidential hopeful Getty Images Lee Jae–myung has emerged from South Korea’s recent political crisis as a frontrunner to be the next president Before the events of 3 December 2024, Lee Jae–myung’s path to South Korea’s presidency was littered with obstacles. Ongoing legal cases, investigations for corruption and allegations of abusing power all looked set to derail the former opposition leader’s second presidential bid. Then a constitutional crisis changed everything. On that night, former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s abortive attempt to invoke martial law set in motion a series of events that appears to have cleared the path for Lee. Now, as the Democratic Party candidate, he is the frontrunner to win South Korea’s election on 3 June. It’s a dramatic reversal of fortunes for the 61-year-old, who at the time of Yoon’s martial law declaration stood convicted of making false statements during his last presidential campaign in 2022. Those charges still cast a long shadow over Lee, and could yet threaten his years-long pursuit of the top job. But they are also just the latest in a string of controversies that have dogged him throughout his political career. The outsider A rags-to-riches origin story combined with a bullish political style has made Lee into a divisive figure in South Korea. “Lee Jae-myung’s life has been full of ups and downs, and he often takes actions that stir controversy,” Dr Lee Jun-han, professor of political science and international studies at Incheon National University, tells the BBC. These actions typically include attempts at progressive reform – such as a pledge, made during his 2022 presidential campaign, to implement universal basic income scheme – which challenge the existing power structure and status quo in South Korea. “Because of this, some people strongly support him, while others distrust or dislike him,” Dr Lee says. “He is a highly controversial and unconventional figure – very much an outsider who has made a name for himself in a way that doesn’t fit traditional Democratic Party norms.” Getty Images Lee’s humble origins and controversial political style have made him a divisive figure In a recent memoir, Lee described his childhood as “**********”. Born in 1963 in a mountain village in Andong, Gyeongbuk Province, he was the fifth of five sons and two daughters, and – due to his family’s difficult circumstances – skipped middle school to illegally enter the workforce. As a young factory worker, Lee suffered an industrial accident where his fingers got caught in a factory power belt, and at the age of 13 suffered a permanent injury to his arm after his wrist was crushed by a press machine. Lee later applied for and was allowed to sit entrance exams for high school and university, passing in 1978 and 1980 respectively. He went on to study law with a full scholarship, and passed the Bar Examination in 1986. In 1992, he married his wife Kim Hye-kyung, with whom he has two children. He worked as a human rights lawyer for almost two decades before entering politics in 2005, joining the social-liberal Uri Party, a predecessor of the Democratic Party of Korea and the ruling party at the time. While his poor upbringing has drawn scorn from members of South Korea’s upper class, Lee’s success in building his political career from the ground up has earned him support from working-class voters and those who feel disenfranchised by the political elite. He was elected mayor of Seongnam in 2010, rolling out a series of free ******** policies during his tenure, and in 2018 became governor of the broader Gyeonggi Province. Lee would go on to receive acclaim for his response to the Covid-19 pandemic, during which he clashed with the central government due to his insistence on providing universal relief grants for all residents of the province. It was also during this time that Lee became the Democratic Party’s final presidential candidate for the first time in October 2021 – losing by 0.76 percentage points. Less than a year later, in August 2022, he was elected as the party’s leader. From that point on, Dr Lee says, Lee dialled back on the controversial, fire-and-brimstone approach for which he had become notorious – opting instead to play it safe and keep a low profile. “After [Lee’s] term as a governor, his reformist image faded somewhat as he focused more on his presidential ambitions,” he says. “Still, on certain issues – like addressing past wrongs [during the Japanese colonial era], ******** and corruption – he has built a loyal and passionate support base by taking a firm and uncompromising stance.” This uncompromising attitude has its detractors, with many members and supporters of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) viewing Lee as aggressive and abrasive in his approach. Lee’s political career has also been marred by a series of scandals – including a drink driving incident in 2004, disputes with relatives in the late 2010s and allegations of an extramarital affair that emerged in 2018. While in other parts of the world voters have shown forgiveness and even support for controversial politicians, in South Korea – a country that is still relatively conservative in what it expects of public figures – such scandals have not typically played well. The weight of scandal In recent years, Lee’s political ambitions have been saddled with even more pressing controversies – including the ongoing legal cases that continue to hang over him, threatening to hamstring if not scuttle his chances at election. One of these concerns a string of high-profile charges, including corruption, bribery and breach of trust, associated with a land development project in 2023. Another, perhaps more critical legal battle concerns allegations that Lee made a knowingly false statement during a debate in the last presidential campaign. During the debate, which aired on South Korean television in December 2021, Lee had denied personally knowing Kim Moon-ki, a key figure in a corruption-ridden land development scandal who had taken his own life just days earlier. Prosecutors allege that claim was false, thus violating the Public Official Election Act, and in November 2024 Lee was convicted of the false statements charge and given a one-year suspended prison sentence. Then, in March, an appeals court cleared him of the charges – only for that ruling to be overturned by South Korea’s Supreme Court. At the time of writing, the case is still awaiting a verdict. Other threats against Lee’s future political ambitions posed a more fatal danger. Getty Images Lee, who survived an assassination attempt in 2024, now campaigns behind bulletproof glass and wears a bulletproof vest In January 2024, while answering questions from reporters outside the construction site of a planned airport in Busan, Lee was stabbed in the neck by a man who had approached him asking for an autograph. The injury to Lee’s jugular vein, though requiring extensive surgery, was not critical – but he now campaigns behind bulletproof glass, wearing a bulletproof vest, surrounded by agents carrying ballistic briefcases. The assailant, who had written an eight-page manifesto and wanted to ensure that Lee never became president, was later sentenced to 15 years in prison. The attack raised concerns about deepening political polarisation in South Korea – embodied perhaps most publicly in the bitter rivalry between Lee and Yoon, and more privately in the country’s increasingly extreme online discourse. In December 2023, just weeks before Lee was attacked, a survey sponsored by the newspaper Hankyoreh found that more than 50% of respondents said they felt South Korea’s political divide worsening. Some claim that, as Democratic Party leader, Lee played a major role in fuelling the problem, frequently blocking motions by Yoon’s government and effectively rendering him a lame duck president. Such constant stonewalling by the Democratic Party only exacerbated Yoon’s leadership struggles – which also included repeated impeachment attempts against administration officials and constant opposition to his budget. Finally, as the pressure against him mounted, the former president took the drastic step of declaring martial law. Opportunity in crisis Yoon’s declaration of martial law on 3 December – made in a self-proclaimed bid to eliminate “anti-state forces” and North Korea sympathisers – served as the catalyst for Lee to emerge as a leading presidential candidate. Within hours of the declaration, Lee appealed to the public via a livestream broadcast and urged them to assemble in protest outside the National Assembly building in central Seoul. Thousands responded, clashing with police and blocking military units as opposition lawmakers rushed into the assembly building, clambering over fences and walls in a desperate attempt to block Yoon’s order. Lee was among them, climbing over the fence to enter the National Assembly and helping to pass the resolution to lift martial law. Getty Images Former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law plunged South Korea into a political maelstrom The Democratic Party later decided to impeach President Yoon – a decision that was unanimously upheld by South Korea’s Constitutional Court on 4 April, 2025. It was then that Lee began the path to a full-fledged election bid, announcing his resignation as leader of the Democratic Party on 9 April ahead of his presidential run. In the Democratic Party presidential primary held on April 27, he was selected as the general candidate with overwhelming support. The result of Yoon’s abortive martial law attempt was a political maelstrom from which South Korea is still reeling: a constitutional crisis that ended the former president’s career and left his PPP in tatters. But of the small few who have managed to leverage that chaos to their advantage, none have benefitted more than Lee. Now the controversial presidential candidate awaits the verdict on his political future – not only from the South Korean people, but also the courts. If his guilty ruling is ultimately confirmed, Lee will likely lose his seat in the National Assembly. As a candidate, that would prevent him from running for president for a ******* of five years. But with the courts having now approved Lee’s request to postpone his legal hearings until after the election, another possibility has emerged: that Lee, who remains the electoral favourite, could be convicted after winning the presidency. And that could mean that South Korea, having just endured a months-long ******* of political turmoil, may not be done with its leadership dramas just yet. With additional reporting by Yuna Ku Source link #Lee #Jaemyung #South #Koreas #presidential #hopeful Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump to pardon reality TV couple after daughter’s Fox News interview Trump to pardon reality TV couple after daughter’s Fox News interview US President Donald Trump says he’ll be issuing a pardon for a couple who starred in a reality TV show before being jailed in a multi-million dollar fraud and tax evasion case. Todd and Julie Chrisley were cast in the reality TV series Chrisley Knows Best, which followed the duo in their career as property tycoons in Nashville and Atlanta. But in June 2022 a jury found them guilty of tax evasion and defrauding banks out of more than $36m (£26.6m) in loans. Earlier this month the couple’s daughter, Savannah Chrisley, was interviewed by the president’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Fox News. Todd and Julie Chrisley were first indicted in 2019, then faced a three-week trial on fraud, tax evasion and obstruction of justice charges three years later. Prosecutors said that they submitted fake documents to community banks, spending the money on luxury cars, designer clothes, real estate, and travel before using new fraudulent loans to pay off the old ones. After spending the money, Todd Chrisley filed for bankruptcy. The couple then used a company to hide income from their TV show and avoid paying a $500,000 tax bill, prosecutors said in 2022. The couple blamed a former employee, but were convicted after a three-week trial. Todd Chrisley was sentenced to 12 years in prison and Julie Chrisley was sentenced to seven years. Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, was also convicted and received a three-year sentence. In a video posted online by White House aide Margo Martin, Trump was shown speaking on the phone with the Chrisley children. “Your parents are going to be free and clean and I hope we can do that by tomorrow,” the president said. “I don’t know them but give them my regards, and wish them a good life.” Savannah Chrisley is a podcaster and social media influencer who also appeared on several other reality shows and campaigned for Trump, including a speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, where she alleged that her parents had been persecuted by “rogue prosecutors” and that the US has a “two-faced justice system”. On Lara Trump’s Fox News programme, My View, broadcast on 18 May, she was billed as a prison reform advocate and claimed that her parents had been prosecuted for their political beliefs and called their case “eerily similar” to the criminal charges that were lodged against President Trump. “Both prosecutors were Democrats, they have donated to Democratic candidates,” Ms Chrisley told Lara Trump. “At trial, we knew it was game over.” Chrisley Knows Best was broadcast on the station USA Network starting in 2014 and inspired a number of spinoffs including According to Chrisley and Growing Up Chrisley. It’s the second pardon Trump has flagged in the space of two days. On Monday, he granted a pardon to a former Virginia sheriff who was convicted on fraud and bribery charges. A jury found former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins guilty of accepting more than $75,000 (£55,000) in bribes last December, in exchange for making several businessmen into law enforcement officers without them being trained. Jenkins, a long-time supporter of Trump, was sentenced in March to 10 years in prison. Ros Atkins on… the politics of pardons Source link #Trump #pardon #reality #couple #daughters #Fox #News #interview Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Homes ‘left to rot’ on cancelled road route Homes ‘left to rot’ on cancelled road route Jo Lonsdale BBC North East & Cumbria Investigations BBC Martin Beal’s former home, which he lost to the now cancelled A1 road scheme, has been empty since 2022 In October 2024 the government announced it was cancelling a project to widen part of the A1 in Northumberland, years after National Highways had spent more than £4m on the purchase of houses and land in the way of the scheme. The affected families – including one couple who had to start afresh miles away in Cumbria – said they had “been through hell” as they saw their properties “left to rot” unnecessarily. Melanie Wensby-Scott sat in her car and cried on the day she and her husband left Northgate House, which sits right next to the road not far from Morpeth. The couple had been packing up the last of their belongings and she was still running the vacuum cleaner around when National Highways contractors arrived. “They started boarding up the windows and changing the locks,” she said. “I honestly felt like we were being evicted.” Melanie and Julian Wensby-Scott moved out of Northgate House, near Morpeth, in 2019 Melanie and her husband Julian had had “big plans” when they bought the house in 2009. “We put in a new kitchen, new bathrooms, we were planning a new conservatory and we had no intention of ever leaving,” she said. But in 2014, the then Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans to dual a 13-mile section of the A1 and it became clear their house was in the path of the chosen route. “When they first came round I said I didn’t want to move and they basically said I had no option,” said Mrs Wensby-Scott. “It was just awful to know you were going to lose your home.” Google Northgate House in 2018 before Melanie and Julian Wensby-Scott sold it to National Highways The former family home has remained empty since 2019 The A1 scheme stalled for a few years, alternating between ready to start and still on hold until, in May 2024, Rishi Sunak’s government approved the Development Consent Order which gave the final go-ahead. However, Labour swept back into power two months later and cancelled the project in October 2024, stating it had to make “difficult decisions about road schemes which were unfunded or unaffordable”. Mrs Wensby-Scott said: “When I heard the news, I just thought ‘oh my God all that for nothing’. “Everything we went through, the heartache, the angst, I just couldn’t believe it. “You drive past now and it’s falling apart, it just looks awful. It’s such a shame, it was such a beautiful house.” Felicity and James Hester moved away to Cumbria to find a property which matched their needs At the other end of the proposed route, Felicity and James Hester were living in East Cottage near the village of Rock. It was a “perfect place” for them because it had a paddock and stabling for their horses, but they soon realised the bulldozers were heading their way. “It was just horrible,” Mrs Hester said. “We went through four or five years of utter hell trying to find somewhere we could actually move to, it was just a nightmare. “The way the property market was at the time in Northumberland, we couldn’t find anything which matched what we had so we had to move to Cumbria. “Now we’re a couple of hours away from all the friends we had.” East Cottage was owned by Felicity and James Hester until the A1 scheme came along Next to East Cottage is Charlton Mires, a large 200-year-old farmhouse and steadings that had been the home of the Beal family since 1904, but would also need to be flattened for road building. Martin Beal described its loss as “very painful”. “I felt like I’d let my family down somehow because I couldn’t save our home,” he said. “There are just so many memories in there. “They were also taking part of our land, so I couldn’t plan ahead. I had sleepless nights, it was very hard.” The farmhouse at Charlton Mires is the largest of the properties purchased by National Highways A freedom of information request by the BBC revealed that more than £68m had already been spent on the A1 scheme by the time it was cancelled, and that figure continues to rise by just under £30,000 a month. That is partly because National Highways is obliged to pay insurance and council tax on the unneeded properties, including an empty house premium. Martin Beal Martin Beal’s family had lived at Charlton Mires since 1904 Land agent Louis Fell, who represented the Hester and Beal families, described the situation as “a mess” He said: “I know National Highways didn’t make the decision to cancel the road, but they need to have a strategy for the properties, perhaps consider refurbishing them and renting them to young families. “For them just to sit here rotting is such a waste of money and it’s not a good look for an area popular with tourists.” Martin Beal The road outside Charlton Mires would eventually become the A1, but in the 1920s very few cars used it National Highways previously said it was “sympathetic” to Mr Beal’s situation after delays to payments for his property. In a statement, it said: “We carefully review expenditure on all our projects to ensure that lessons are learned and processes are improved for any future road improvement schemes. “Discussions surrounding the future of the homes purchased as part of this scheme remain ongoing and will be communicated in due course. “The properties are being managed by our estates team until a strategy is agreed. “During this time, the properties will be secured by our maintenance contractor and inspected on an appropriate basis.” Charlton Mires and all the farm buildings will have to be demolished despite the road not being built Under what are known as the Crichel Down rules, in situations like this the properties should be offered back to the owners, but all three families say they do not wish to go back to homes which have been empty for several years. Martin Beal said his former home was “full of damp and falling apart”. He now has permission to build a new farmhouse nearby but when it is built, because it is a direct replacement for Charlton Mires, planning arrangements mean the original farmhouse has to be demolished at a cost to the taxpayer of an estimated £100,000. “It has been there for 200 years, it’s a beautiful house. It is just ridiculous it has to be demolished for nothing,” Mr Beal lamented. “I’m just so angry about everything my parents and I have been through, and all those millions of pounds wasted for what?” Source link #Homes #left #rot #cancelled #road #route Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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Secret Service confirms authenticity of officer altercation video outside Obama’s home Secret Service confirms authenticity of officer altercation video outside Obama’s home Secret Service confirms authenticity of officer altercation video outside Obama’s home Source link #Secret #Service #confirms #authenticity #officer #altercation #video #Obamas #home Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

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Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding Reuters Sir Mark Rowley The government’s pledges on crime will not be kept without substantial extra money for policing in next month’s spending review, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said. In an article for the Times, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley referred to a decade of underinvestment and new pressures on police forces. He said because of those reasons, the importance of the forthcoming spending review could not be underestimated The Home Office said it was “backing the police to protect our communities and keep our streets safe”. Sir Mark previously warned of “eye-watering choices” and “substantial” cuts unless the government stumped up more cash for police in England and Wales. His editorial on Wednesday, co-written with five chief constables from forces around England, referred to the police as “overstretched” and “saddled with debt, broken buildings and out-dated technology”. He said these police forces were then having to respond to increasing demand and more social volatility – such as last summer’s riots – as well as pressures from the recent emergency release of prisoners. In what amounts to a direct plea to the chancellor, Sir Mark said that without significant investment there would be no restoration of neighbourhood policing and no halving of knife crime or violence against women and girls – which are all government promises. The policing settlement, Sir Mark argued, will directly influence if officers can deliver the government’s pledges. He added that “a lack of investment will bake in the structural inefficiencies for another three years and will lose a once in a generation opportunity to reform the service”. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to deliver her spending review on 11 June, which is when the government outlines how it will fund public services over several years. She will set out the government’s day-to-day spending for four years to 2028‑29, as well as for capital spending for five years to 2029‑30. The amount of funding that policing gets is set at spending reviews and the majority of the money comes from the Home Office. But the detail of the funding is outlined and agreed every year by the House of Commons at a police funding settlement. A Home Office spokesperson said: “We are backing the police to protect our communities and keep our streets safe with up to £17.6bn this year, an increase of up to £1.2bn. “This includes £200m to kickstart putting 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers, PCSOs and special constables that the public will see back on their streets and patrolling communities, as part of our Plan for Change.” More “bobbies on the beat” has been a central promise of Sir Keir’s government. Last month, he said 2,500 police neighbourhood officers and nearly 400 PCSOs would be recruited over the next 12 months, as part of the target to hit 13,000 by 2029. Earlier this year some forces warned that existing funding levels meant they were making cuts to existing officers this year. Lincolnshire Police said it would be cancelling its forthcoming intake of new police officers and Essex Police said it was planning to make all 99 of its PCSOs redundant – although both forces reversed the plans after a funding package from the government. The government’s plan for neighbourhood policing also involves patrols in “hotspot” areas during the busiest periods, such as Friday and Saturday nights. An anti-social behaviour lead in every force will be expected to develop tailored action plans with residents and businesses. Reducing knife crime and violence against women and girls is also among the government’s priorities. Before the election, Labour promised to halve violence against women and girls, put domestic abuse specialists in police control rooms, set up dedicated courts for ***** trials, and also halve knife and serious violent crime. Source link #Met #chief #warns #anticrime #pledges #funding Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Death in custody probe after officers restrain man Death in custody probe after officers restrain man A pathologist will conduct an autopsy on a young Aboriginal man who died after being taken to the ground by plain-clothes officers following an alleged shoplifting incident. The two Northern Territory officers were in the Coles supermarket in Alice Springs about 1.10pm on Tuesday when they were alerted to a confrontation between the 24-year-old and a security guard in a shopping aisle. “The male behaved rather aggressively and was placed onto the ground by those police officers, he was later identified as losing consciousness,” Assistant Commissioner Travis Wurst told reporters. It was reported the young man was “placing items down the front of his clothing” and he had assaulted the security guard when confronted, he said. After being restrained by the officers the man stopped breathing and was given CPR before being taken to Alice Springs Hospital where he was pronounced dead about 2.20pm. A pathologist was flying to Alice Springs to perform an autopsy on Wednesday, with police treating the incident as a death in custody and preparing a report for the coroner. When questioned by reporters on Tuesday, Mr Wurst was unable to say if the man had signalled he could not breathe, whether the officers were on top of him or how long he was restrained. “The investigation is only in its preliminary stages, there’s lots of work to be done by our investigative team to collect the evidence from those involved,” he said. “I pass on my condolences to the family of this person, it’s a tragic set of circumstances. “It will also have a significant impact on the security guards and the police officers.” 13YARN 13 92 76 Lifeline 13 11 14 Source link #Death #custody #probe #officers #restrain #man Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Best Late-Night Drink for Gut Health, According to a Dietitian The Best Late-Night Drink for Gut Health, According to a Dietitian Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Photographer: Kelsey Hansen, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali. EatingWell design. Key Points Golden milk may help support digestion and reduce inflammation in the gut. It features anti-inflammatory spices, including turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and ****** pepper. Incorporate golden milk into your nightly routine for a soothing way to wind down before bed. Your gut is home to approximately 70% of your immune system. It also plays an integral role in mood, weight management, brain function and (of course) digestion. When it comes to supporting your gut, you may have come across articles on boosting fiber intake and enjoying probiotic-rich foods and drinks, like kombucha. However, one beverage you might not have thought of is golden milk. “Golden milk is one of my favorite ways to unwind and give the gut some much-needed TLC after a day of eating. Served warm, it’s a ******* blend of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and dairy-free milk that is both nourishing and soothing,” says Kara Hochreiter, M.S., RDN, LD. Read on to discover why golden milk is Hochreiter’s pick as the best late-night drink for gut health. Related: The Best Late-Night Snack for Gut Health, Recommended by Dietitians How Golden Milk May Improve Your Gut HealthContains Anti-Inflammatory Compounds The star ingredient of this calming beverage—and the reason behind its golden hue—is turmeric. Known for its vibrant color, turmeric is a root that’s typically enjoyed in powdered form, and it’s brimming with anti-inflammatory compounds that may support gut health. In fact, studies suggest that curcumin—the main active compound in turmeric—can help reduce inflammation of the gut lining and, as a result, may help protect against autoimmune diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)., In addition to turmeric, golden milk contains several other anti-inflammatory spices, including cinnamon, ginger and ****** pepper. In addition to providing its own anti-inflammatory benefits, ****** pepper has also been shown to enhance curcumin absorption., May Support Gut Motility Ginger has long been used as a natural remedy for easing nausea and indigestion. However, Hochreiter notes that this warming spice may also help keep food moving through your digestive tract, also known as gut motility. While more research is needed, studies suggest that ginger may help promote gastric emptying, improve gut motility and minimize indigestion., It’s thought that these benefits are due to active compounds found in ginger, including gingerols and shogaols, which may help stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and promote gastrointestinal contractions to keep things moving. May Help You Poop Staying hydrated is key for making bathroom visits a smoother experience—literally. Drinking enough fluid can help make stool easier to pass and reduce the risk of constipation. While we typically think of water when it comes to hydration, milk and plant-based milk alternatives also count toward your daily fluid goal. Additionally, some people suggest that turmeric may have a gentle laxative effect and be helpful for reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including constipation. However, research is limited, with larger studies needed to confirm this effect. Related: 6 Sneaky Reasons You Can’t Poop How to Include Golden Milk in a Nightly Routine Sipping on a warm mug of golden milk can be a nutritious addition to your bedtime routine, helping you wind down after a long day—and if you don’t have a bedtime routine yet, it may be a good time to start. Research shows that maintaining a regular sleep-hygiene routine can improve sleep quality, which in turn can support numerous other aspects of health. Hochreiter agrees: “Pairing your drink with a relaxing bedtime ritual helps to transform this nourishing drink into an act of self-care. When sipped slowly, this warm and soothing drink can help to shift your body into a parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ state, promoting restful sleep and optimal overnight gut healing.” Start by getting into comfortable, breathable clothes, putting your phone away and stepping into your kitchen. Add coconut milk (or other plant-based or cow’s milk), turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, ****** pepper and sweetener of choice to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the milk into a mug and find a cozy, quiet spot in your home to sip slowly while reading or doing a guided meditation. Wrap up your routine by putting your mug in the sink, and don’t forget to brush your teeth—after all, your dental hygiene can have a big impact on your gut health, too! What to Look For in a Drink for Gut Health When it comes to gut health, there’s no one “best” drink that’s helpful for everyone. This is why Hochreiter recommends being wary of trendy beverages that make too-good-to-be-true claims about their benefits on gut health. Instead, she recommends sticking to these general guidelines and selecting a drink that works for your needs: Limit Added Sugars, Artificial Sweeteners and Gums: When possible, opt for drinks with minimal or no added sugars or artificial additives, as they may disrupt the microbiome and trigger symptoms, like bloating, in some folks. Instead, choose drinks that are naturally sweetened and contain easily recognizable ingredients. Choose Caffeine-Free Options: Caffeine-free beverages, like water, milk and herbal teas, tend to be gentler on digestion and less likely to disrupt your sleep. Look for Prebiotics or Probiotics: While they aren’t the right fit for everyone, drinks containing prebiotics or probiotics may be beneficial for some. For example, kefir is a nutritious option that provides probiotics, as well as protein and potassium. Related: The Best Late-Night Drink for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians The Bottom Line Rethinking your nightcap may be just what you need to fall asleep faster while also supporting gut health. And when it comes to which drink to sip on before bed, Hochreiter recommends opting for a warm mug of golden milk. In addition to lending a soothing aroma, the spices in this golden-hued beverage may help protect against inflammation in the gut and support healthy digestion. Plus, it’s a flavorful way to boost your fluid intake for the day. So what are you waiting for? Make sure your spice cabinet is stocked and brew yourself a cup of golden milk for a moment of Zen before bed—it might just lead to better zzz’s too! Read the original article on EATINGWELL Source link #LateNight #Drink #Gut #Health #Dietitian Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Serenity, The Firefly Sequel Movie, Is Getting A 20th Anniversary Steelbook Edition Serenity, The Firefly Sequel Movie, Is Getting A 20th Anniversary Steelbook Edition Though it failed to find a large audience while on TV for its lone season, the sci-fi series Firefly became a cult hit after it was canceled. The show’s 14 episodes aired in 2002, but the story didn’t completely end there. In 2005, much of the cast returned for Serenity, a sequel movie that answered some of the show’s lingering questions. Firefly fans can celebrate Serenity’s 20th anniversary with an upcoming limited-edition 4K release. Serenity: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook is slated to launch July 22, and preorders are available now at Amazon and Walmart. Since Serenity is a direct sequel to Firefly, you may want to rewatch the TV show before revisiting the film. You can get Firefly: The Complete Series on Blu-ray for $27.55 at Amazon or $30 at Walmart. It’s also available on DVD, but it actually costs more than the Blu-ray ($33). $35 at Amazon / $30 at Walmart | Releases July 22 The 20th Anniversary Edition of Serenity includes 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and digital copies of the film. It also comes with a gorgeous steelbook, featuring a striking blue and purple design on its exterior and a bunch of its characters (including Nathan Fillion’s Malcolm Reynolds) on the inside. There’s a slew of bonus features too, giving you a chance to check out behind-the-scenes content, outtakes, and deleted scenes. When you preorder at Amazon or Walmart, you won’t be charged until the item ships, and you’ll be eligible for any discounts between now and July 22. Amazon currently has the film listed at $35, while Walmart has it for $30. We’d expect the prices to match soon, but Amazon will be cheaper for Prime members since you’ll get free shipping. At Walmart, you’d need to get your order total to at least $35 to avoid a $7 shipping fee (unless you’re a Walmart+ subscriber). Serenity first released on 4K Blu-ray with standard packaging in 2017. You can pick up the standard 4K Blu-ray for $14.68 at Amazon. The 1080p Blu-ray edition is only $12. Serenity: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Serenity: 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Steelbook Bonus Features Many of the bonus features offered on this Limited Edition Steelbook are the same as those found on the older formats. Still, there’s plenty to enjoy, and with commentary from Joss Whedon and the cast, various featurettes, and behind-the-scenes content, there’s a lot for you to explore. Here’s the full list of bonus features: Alliance Database Deleted scenes Outtakes Future History: The Story of Earth That Was What’s in a Firefly Re-Lighting The Firefly Joss Whedon introduction Extended scenes Take a Walk on Serenity A Filmmaker’s Journey The Green Clan Session 416 Feature commentary with Joss Whedon and cast Firefly Comic Books & Graphic Novels Serenity itself also received sequels in the form of comic books starting in 2018. Multiple Firefly comic book series and graphic novels have released over the past seven years. Firefly: The Unification War, a three-volume series, collects the first 12 issues of the comic book series. You can also check out the Firefly Legacy Edition omnibuses for more tales that take place after the film. Editor’s Note: Firefly and Serenity director/writer Joss Whedon hasn’t worked on any Hollywood movies or TV series since allegations of workplace harassment were made public in 2020 by multiple Justice League actors, including Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, and Gal Gadot. Later that year, Whedon left his role as showrunner on The Nevers, a TV series he created for HBO Max. In 2021, Whedon was accused by actresses Charisma Carpenter, Amber Benson, and Michelle Trachtenberg of creating a toxic work environment on the sets of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. Source link #Serenity #Firefly #Sequel #Movie #20th #Anniversary #Steelbook #Edition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

SpaceX launches another Starship mega rocket in latest demo after back-to-back explosions – AP News SpaceX launches another Starship mega rocket in latest demo after back-to-back explosions – AP News SpaceX launches another Starship mega rocket in latest demo after back-to-back explosions AP NewsSpaceX Launches Starship on Test Flight 9: Video and What to Know The New York TimesElon Musk’s Starship rocket loses altitude control on its 9th launch NPRSpaceX Starship: Smooth launch but spacecraft makes uncontrolled re-entry NBC NewsSpaceX launches Starship Flight 9 to space in historic reuse of giant megarocket (video) Space Source link #SpaceX #launches #Starship #mega #rocket #latest #demo #backtoback #explosions #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Bungling crook sets himself alight during arson attempt Bungling crook sets himself alight during arson attempt Footage of a man setting himself on fire in a botched arson attack is being investigated for possible connections to tobacco wars in a major capital city. Source link #Bungling #crook #sets #alight #arson #attempt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]