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Jennifer Lopez Opens 2025 American Music Awards With Medley of Last Year’s Biggest Hits, Kisses Dancers – Yahoo Jennifer Lopez Opens 2025 American Music Awards With Medley of Last Year’s Biggest Hits, Kisses Dancers – Yahoo Jennifer Lopez Opens 2025 American Music Awards With Medley of Last Year’s Biggest Hits, Kisses Dancers YahooAMAs Host Jennifer Lopez Reveals She Waits ‘Until the Last Minute’ to Plan Her Wardrobe (Exclusive) People.comJennifer Lopez Kicks Off 2025 AMAs Dancing to Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan Hits The Hollywood ReporterAmerican Music Awards 2025: Jennifer Lopez Opens Show With Steamy Kiss E! Online Source link #Jennifer #Lopez #Opens #American #Music #Awards #Medley #Years #Biggest #Hits #Kisses #Dancers #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hawaiian goes back to back at Margaret River Pro Hawaiian goes back to back at Margaret River Pro With Margaret River Pro record-holder Carissa Moore in her corner, Gabriela Bryan has followed in the footsteps of her fellow Hawaiian by winning successive titles in the west. Five-time world champion Moore won three times at Margaret River, including going back to back in 2013-2014 before adding a third in 2023 before her retirement. Bryan became the second woman to achieve two consecutive titles in the Championship Tour era, claiming her first last year and then defending in style with a commanding win in the final over Caitlin Simmers on Tuesday. The victory kept the yellow rankings leader jersey out of the hands of the Californian teenager. However it wasn’t enough to stop *********** Isabella Nichols taking out the Aussie Treble – awarded to the best surfer over the three-stop *********** swing, including Bells and Burleigh Heads. Bryan revealed before the final that Moore, who became a mother earlier this year, had texted her almost daily with words of encouragement and advice. They resonated with the 23-year-old who blasted into the final with her power surfing earning a massive score of 9.50, which was her best since making her CT debut in 2019. Simmers also opened with a strong 7.17 but Bryan was able to top that, giving her a winning total of 17.33 to 12.84. It’s Bryan’s second title of the year after also winning in El Salvador. “I’m honestly speechless, I don’t know what to think,” said a beaming Bryan. “That 9.50 – I turned around and that thing came right at me so I stuck that in. “I’ve just been surfing how I want to surf and I just can’t believe it.” Earlier Bryan eliminated local hope Bronte Macaulay in the semi-finals, with the veteran coming out of retirement to take a wildcard for the event. Source link #Hawaiian #Margaret #River #Pro Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Human remains identified as missing farmer Michael Gaine Human remains identified as missing farmer Michael Gaine Human remains found at farmland in County Kerry have been identified as being those of missing farmer Michael Gaine. Mr Gaine, 56, had been missing for more than eight weeks and he was initially treated as a missing persons case before it was upgraded to a *********. The confirmation comes nine days after human tissue was discovered in fields on Mr Gaine’s farm, near Kenmare. The discovery led to the farmyard and several fields being sealed off and declared a crime scene. Since then, the area has been searched by specialist teams, including members of the Garda (Irish police) Technical Bureau, assisted by local garda search teams and the Irish Defence Forces. A man in his 50s, who was arrested last Sunday on suspicion of Mr Gaine’s *******, was later released without charge. He has denied any involvement in the farmer’s disappearance. On Sunday evening, gardaí confirmed the identification of Mr Gaine’s remains in a statement. They have further appealed to the public for assistance in this investigation. Irish Defence Forces members had assisted with the search [PA Media] Mr Gaine, a sheep and cattle farmer, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on 21 March. He was last seen in the County Kerry town the previous day. He lived in the remote Carrig East area, close the Molls Gap beauty spot, along the renowned Ring of Kerry. Last month, Michael Gaine’s wife Janice told Irish broadcaster RTÉ that he “loved his home, he loved his farm, he loved animals” adding that his disappearance was “totally out of character”. According to RTÉ, in-depth investigations by gardaí ruled out “innocent” explanations, such as a medical event, an accident, or that he left the area voluntarily. A missing person’s investigation operates on the basis of consent, but when gardaí announced the re-classification of their investigation, it meant the range of options in front of the investigation team significantly increased. They could then get search warrants, clear areas of interest and seize and examine certain items like phones and laptops. Source link #Human #remains #identified #missing #farmer #Michael #Gaine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What to know about the invasive tick that’s taking over local Pa. forests – WHYY What to know about the invasive tick that’s taking over local Pa. forests – WHYY What to know about the invasive tick that’s taking over local Pa. forests WHYY Source link #invasive #tick #local #forests #WHYY Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Coroner to examine response to snakebite death of young boy, not child safety system Coroner to examine response to snakebite death of young boy, not child safety system The circumstances surrounding the death of 11-year-old Tristian James Frahm will remain the central focus of a coronial inquest set to begin next month. However, in a hearing on May 12, the Coroners Court ruled that broader concerns raised by his maternal family about alleged systemic failures in Queensland’s child protection system will not be investigated. Although the coroner has ruled that certain phone records from key witnesses will form part of the evidence, as they may shed light on the events surrounding Tristian’s death. Tristian, who died in November 2021 after being bitten by a brown snake on a remote property near Murgon in Queensland’s South Burnett region, had moved to the area in 2020 to live with his father, Kerrod Frahm, who was initially charged with his manslaughter – a charge later discontinued. Camera IconTristian Frahm 11-year-old boy died after he was bitten by a snake while he and his father, Kerrod Frahm, were at a rural property on November 20, 2021. Photo Supplied. Credit: Supplied Coroner Ainslie Kirkegaard said the maternal family had sought to expand the scope of the inquest to examine whether Child Safety failed to remove Tristian from his father’s care “before a serious incident occurred”. Tristian’s father opposed the move. The maternal family had submitted that Tristian’s death was foreseeable and pointed to previous incidents involving lack of supervision, unsafe conditions, and inadequate medical care. They argued these factors should be examined in light of systemic flaws in how Child Safety assesses risk and manages cross-jurisdictional concerns. But the Ms Kirkegaard concluded that while these concerns were serious, they were not causally proximate to Tristian’s death. Camera IconTristian with his aunty, Gemma Thorley. Photo Supplied Credit: Supplied During a pre-inquest hearing in April, Counsel Assisting the Coroner Sarah Ford outlined the harrowing events of Tristian’s final hours. Ms Ford said that on the afternoon of November 20, 2021, Mr Frahm and Tristian were at the property for a birthday gathering with Mr Frahm’s friends, Rachelle Dorman and Jacob Bryant. Two other boys were also at the property. Ms Ford said on that afternoon, Tristian and another boy were riding a mower on a rural property when Tristian fell off and told the boy he had been bitten by a snake. The boy returned to the house for help, and Tristian’s father, Mr Frahm, went to check on him. However, Mr Frahm reportedly believed his son may have been concussed or intoxicated rather than bitten, telling police that Tristian appeared “a little dazed or concussed.” Camera IconTristian’s father, Kerrod James Frahm, was initially charged with his manslaughter – a charge later discontinued. Photo: Andrew Hedgman Credit: News Corp Australia Despite various witness recollections, some stating Tristian mentioned a snake bite – others recalled he later said it was a stick, no immediate medical assistance was sought. “Mr Bryant recalls that Tristian was barely able to stand and was trying to half talk but was slurring his words,” Ms Ford said. Instead, the adults reportedly assumed Tristian was drunk after being told he had “stolen some beers” from Mr Frahm’s Esky. He was told to “sleep it off” and lay down in a donga, a temporary accommodation unit, before vomiting and later rejoining the group. By late that evening, the boy was in clear distress. Two other boys staying at the property said Tristian complained of stomach pain, vomited repeatedly, and at one point fell out of the donga door. The boys attempted to wake Mr Frahm, who was asleep on a couch, and later spoke with Mr Frahm’s friend, Ms Dorman, who allegedly believed Tristian was simply “grog sick.” She told the boy to give Tristian some water and “lie him on his side”. The following morning, at about 7am, Mr Frahm reportedly found Tristian lying face down outside the donga, covered with a blanket. “Unable to rouse Tristian, Mr Frahm realised he had passed away,” Ms Ford said. Camera IconTristian with his grandmother, Samantha Skerritt. Photo Supplied. Credit: Supplied She told the court that Mr Frahm did not immediately call triple-0. Instead, he got into a car and drove toward town, phoning his mother on the way. She made the emergency call at 8.56am, almost two hours after Tristian was discovered. Paramedics arrived to find five patches of vomit within 20 metres of Tristian’s body. Two marks on his right ankle were later confirmed to be snake bite puncture wounds. An autopsy determined the cause of death was brown snake envenomation. Ms Ford told the court an expert would testify that immediate medical attention could have likely prevented Tristian’s death. Ms Kirkegaard said Tristian’s upbringing was marked by instability, with periods spent living with both parents and extended relatives. Child Safety had previously been notified of concerns, including possible exposure to domestic violence and emotional harm. In May 2021, six months before Tristian’s death, his father was involved in a physical assault that triggered renewed departmental involvement. However, by August that year, Child Safety determined that Tristian was not in need of protection, referring the family to intensive support services. Camera IconThe Coroners Court will examine how the three adults responded to Tristian’s snake bite, but won’t investigate systemic issues within Child Safety. Photo Supplied. Credit: Supplied Ms Kirkegaard acknowledged the complex and painful history between Tristian’s parents, noting that both sides of Tristian’s family had accused each other of “domestic and family violence, substance misuse, excessive discipline, and child neglect”. She said a systemic child death review conducted after Tristian’s death identified “missed opportunities” for child safety officers to better understand the domestic and family violence risks. However, she noted the review did not find grounds to remove Tristian from his father’s care. “The snake bite tragically occurred in the context of a young boy who was enjoying his time with family on the property, doing something that made him happy,” Ms Kirkegaard said. “It did not occur because of his father’s domestically violent behaviours.” Reports from Child Safety, police and the Department of Education indicated none of the agencies had reason to suspect Tristian was at substantial risk. The coroner also pointed to the Department of Education’s review, which described Tristian’s love for his father, his protective relationship with his father’s partner, and his strong school attendance. “On the evidence before me, I consider the additional potential systemic issues proposed by the maternal family lack sufficient proximity and causal relevance,” Ms Kirkegaard said. Camera IconTristian was described as a young boy “full of energy and adventure”. Photo Supplied Credit: Supplied Applying a “common sense test”, the coroner said she found no sufficient causal connection between alleged systemic failings and the specific event – the snake envenomation. However, Ms Kirkegaard did accept seven issues raised by Tristian’s maternal family as relevant to the inquest, including that mobile phone data from Mr Frahm, Ms Dorman, and Mr Bryant should be added to the inquest brief. She dismissed objections from Tristian’s father, who argued the records were irrelevant, finding instead that the communications could shed light on the actions of the adults present between November 20 and 21, 2021 – the ******* when Tristian was bitten by a snake and later died. At the beginning of the hearing, Ms Kirkegaard acknowledged the young boy at the centre of the inquest. She had earlier invited family members to share reflections so the court could better understand who Tristian was beyond the circumstances of his death. ‘Tristian was an 11-year-old First Nations boy with striking blue eyes who felt a deep connection with animals and loved spending time in nature. He was full of energy and adventure,” Ms Kirkegaard said. “A young boy who, according to the maternal family’s Family Statement, was known for his deep connection to the earth, and his love of outdoor activities including riding bicycles and motorbikes.” The inquest is scheduled to run from June 2 to June 6 at Toowoomba Magistrates Court. Source link #Coroner #examine #response #snakebite #death #young #boy #child #safety #system Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jim Cramer Thinks Okta, Inc. (OKTA)‘s “Numbers Will Be Tremendous” Jim Cramer Thinks Okta, Inc. (OKTA)‘s “Numbers Will Be Tremendous” We recently published a list of Jim Cramer’s Game Plan: 12 Stocks in Focus. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. Cramer mentioned that he agrees with analysts who are recommending buying Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) stock ahead of the quarterly earnings report. “After the close Tuesday, we hear from a company that’s suddenly adored, and it’s Okta… Todd McKinnon has been on a bunch of times, cybersecurity specialist that handles login and verification credentials. Analysts have been climbing up all over themselves to recommend the stock ahead of the quarter. I think they’re right. I think the numbers will be tremendous.” Jim Cramer Thinks Okta, Inc. (OKTA)‘s “Numbers Will Be Tremendous” A mobile application developer programming on a tablet, illustrating the power of the company’s adaptive multi-factor authentication. Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ:OKTA) provides various identity and access management solutions that enable organizations to securely handle user identities and regulate access to applications, devices, and data. Cramer was similarly bullish on the company when he was asked about it in April, as he said: “I think Okta is terrific. It’s one of the greatest companies. I tell you, anybody who works there has a great time, and they have done remarkable things. And Todd McKinnon is terrific, and so is cybersecurity…. This one is a winner.” Overall, OKTA ranks 2nd on our list of stocks that Jim Cramer discusses. While we acknowledge the potential of OKTA as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that 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 OKTA and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock. READ NEXT: 20 Best AI Stocks To Buy Now and 30 Best Stocks to Buy Now According to Billionaires. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Source link #Jim #Cramer #Thinks #Okta #OKTAs #Numbers #Tremendous Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Apple is preparing to launch several new smart home products – GSMArena.com news – GSMArena.com Apple is preparing to launch several new smart home products – GSMArena.com news – GSMArena.com Apple is preparing to launch several new smart home products – GSMArena.com news GSMArena.comApple’s smart home hub could reportedly make its debut later this year EngadgetApple’s rumored all-new HomePad may launch ‘by the end of this year’, per report 9to5MacSiri problems surface again forcing Apple to delay smart display tabletop device PhoneArenaThe Rise and Fall of the Cybertruck, AI’s New Lexicon, and Apple’s Home Ambitions BestTechie Source link #Apple #preparing #launch #smart #home #products #GSMArena.com #news #GSMArena.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

*********** Turf Club members to vote on historic $5bn redevelopment plan in Sydney’s west *********** Turf Club members to vote on historic $5bn redevelopment plan in Sydney’s west *********** Turf Club members will vote on Tuesday on the future of Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse after demanding $5bn to sell the historic venue for a new “mini city”. The vote marks the end of a 17-month saga for the club and the state government, who have proposed redeveloping the land for a “once in a generation” housing project. The government plans on erecting 25,000 new homes, as well as a Metro West station, on the western Sydney site, if the ***** is approved and then on-sold. If the ***** is approved, the ATC has vowed to use the ***** money on $1.9bn in upgrades to other Sydney race tracks, including upgrades to entertainment and other amenities. Opponents of the deal have called on the club to reconsider its approach and instead refocus on racing-related improvements that “members value”. Some 11,000 members will vote on the proposal on Tuesday afternoon, which is supported by the club’s chairman, Peter McGauran. Mr McGauran, in a letter to members earlier this year, described the vote as “without any doubt the most important and consequential in the history of our club”. Camera IconAustralian Turf Club members will vote on Tuesday on the future of Sydney’s Rosehill Racecourse. NCA NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia “This proposal offers a one-off opportunity to make the ATC the most financially secure racing club in the world,” he said in March. “Many members love Rosehill Gardens and are reluctant to see it go, but the truth is it’s an outdated venue with declining crowds. “This proposal can rejuvenate and secure the racing industry for many generations to come.’’ The vote was initially due to be held on April 3, but was postponed following concerns about “fairness and transparency”. Information has since been provided to members detailing the perspectives of both the “Yes” and “No” camps. Under the proposal, state government payments to the ATC are timed to fund “several major investments” over 15 years. The funds will, among other measures, be used to redevelop Warwick Farm into a replacement Group 1 track. Premier Chris Minns told ABC Sydney radio on Tuesday he would be “disappointed” if the ATC shot down the deal. “I thought this would be a good step forward for Sydney,” Mr Minns told Craig Reucassel. Camera IconPremier Chris Minns said he would be “disappointed” if the ATC shot down the deal. NewsWire / Nikki Short Credit: News Corp Australia “This would be infill development, but effectively untouched land for over 100 years so didn’t have the contamination risks in a lot of other parts around the Parramatta River.” Mr Minns ruled out compulsorily acquiring the site if the club voted against the *****. “I think that it would be disingenuous of me,” Mr Minns said. “We’re leaving it up to the members of the ATC.” “The question we’re asking ATC members is: as we’re driving a tunneler underneath the racecourse, do you want us to put a Metro station in as well? Once we’re through, that’s it.” Source link #*********** #Turf #Club #members #vote #historic #5bn #redevelopment #plan #Sydneys #west Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Macrons Seen ‘Playfighting’ on Plane in Vietnam Visit Macrons Seen ‘Playfighting’ on Plane in Vietnam Visit President Emmanuel Macron lands in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Sunday to start a tour of Southeast Asia. Images of him getting pushed away by his wife Brigitte Macron before disembarking their plane has made global headlines. Macron later told reporters that the couple were “squabbling” and “joking,” adding that the incident was being overblown into “a sort of geo-planetary catastrophe.” (Source: The Associated Press) Source link #Macrons #Playfighting #Plane #Vietnam #Visit Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs – BBC ********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs – BBC ********-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs BBCVolvo to cut 3,000 jobs as Trump tariffs rattle auto market The HillVolvo Car to Cut 3,000 Jobs to Become Leaner, Protect Profits Bloomberg.comVolvo to cut 3,000 jobs amid trade uncertainty Al JazeeraVolvo Cars to slash 3,000 jobs in white-collar cutback Reuters Source link #Chineseowned #Volvo #Cars #cut #white #collar #jobs #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Norwegian princess to study in Australia Norwegian princess to study in Australia A European royal is set to make Australia home, relocating to study at one of the country’s prestigious universities. Source link #Norwegian #princess #study #Australia Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

******** ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to *********** ownership ******** ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to *********** ownership By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) -China’s ambassador to Canberra has criticised the *********** government’s intention to return Darwin Port to local ownership, saying the ******** company running the strategically located northern port should not be punished. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in April during the election campaign that his government was working on a plan to force the ***** of Darwin Port from its ******** owner on national interest grounds. Australia sold the commercial port on a 99-year lease to ******** company Landbridge in 2015, a move that was criticised by the U.S. president at the time, Barack Obama. Around 2,000 U.S. Marines exercise for six months of the year in the northern city. Ambassador Xiao Qian said Landbridge Group had invested in the port and contributed to the local economy, according to a statement on Sunday by the ******** embassy. “Such an enterprise and project deserves encouragement, not punishment. It is ethically questionable to lease the port when it was unprofitable and then seek to reclaim it once it becomes profitable,” the statement said. An *********** government spokesperson said the port was not only vital to the region’s economic success, but “also a critical infrastructure asset of national importance”. “The *********** government is working closely with the Northern Territory Government on next steps,” the spokesperson said in a statement on Monday. Albanese said in an *********** Broadcasting Corporation radio interview in April that his government wants the port to “be in *********** hands”, and would directly intervene and buy the port if it was unable to find a private buyer. Australia is building up its northern military bases, which will host U.S. bombers and fighter jets on a rotational basis, as it increases defence cooperation with the United States. The awarding of the contract to Landbridge by the Northern Territory government came just a few years after the United States posted the first of a rotating group of U.S. Marines in Darwin. Landbridge said last month the port was not for *****, and in a statement on Monday said it had “not yet received any engagement from the government at any level”. “It is business as usual at Darwin Port, as we continue to focus on the growth of our operations,” Terry O’Connor, Landbridge Australia’s non executive director, said in a statement. Landbridge welcomed the ******** ambassador’s comments, which came after Xiao toured the port in Darwin last week, he added. (Reporting by Kirsty Needham in Sydney; Editing by Nia Williams and Michael Perry) Source link #******** #ambassador #criticises #plan #return #Darwin #Port #*********** #ownership Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Apprenticeship shakeup to shift focus to under-21s – BBC Apprenticeship shakeup to shift focus to under-21s – BBC Apprenticeship shakeup to shift focus to under-21s BBCLevel 7 apprenticeship funding to be axed from January 2026 FE WeekFunding axe for higher level apprenticeships confirmed Times Higher EducationThe Apprenticeships Debate Rumbles On FE NewsCutting funding for Level 7 Apprenticeships is a step backwards for gender equality Open Access Government Source link #Apprenticeship #shakeup #shift #focus #under21s #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition Young talent time: emerging Matildas ready for audition With a new coach on the horizon and some big names missing, the next generation of Matildas know the time to impress is now. Australia play Argentina at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Friday night, then in Canberra three days later. Lyon boss Joe Montemurro is widely expected to be announced as Matildas coach following the current window under interim boss Tom Sermanni. Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler, Ellie Carpenter, Katrina Gorry, Hayley Raso and Mackenzie Arnold are among the big-name players absent. Arsenal’s Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross will likely have limited involvement in the first game as they only arrive on Wednesday evening following their Champions League triumph. It means the games loom as an audition for other players to show their wares. Attacking midfielder Amy Sayer believes it’s an exciting opportunity for young attackers, many of whom came through youth national team programs together, to show what they can do. “It really is, because there’s a lot of gaps now with some of the older players out with injury or personal reasons,” she said. “I played with some of the girls in the U23s and it’s a really great group.” Sayer is back barely a year after requiring a knee reconstruction, and less than a month after returning to play with Kristianstads. “It is a platform for me to show what I can do,” Sayer said. “But I think in the past 12 months coming back from my injury, I’ve more turned inwards and been more focused on myself rather than what’s going on outside. “So I think the best that I can do is show what I can and what I have been. “Ideally, I’d like to be in the attacking midfield position, because that’s my specialty, but I’m confident to play anywhere. “I play a mixed amount of positions in my team in Sweden, but anywhere that Tom and the rest of the staff are willing to put me on – I just want to be on the field, get another cap and try and impress the *********** fans.” Young Calgary Wild attacker Kahli Johnson has earned her first call-up, reaping the rewards of a red-hot start to life in Canada after previously starring for Western United. “Any time you get an opportunity like this, it’s kind of a test whether you can step up and really take it with two hands,” Johnson said. “I’m just worried about playing my own game and just trying to do the best I can for the team. And if I can do that, I’ll be happy.” Argentina loom as the perfect test for Australia’s emerging players. “I haven’t really seen much of them, but you can expect that they would be strong, physical, loud and aggressive, and I think it’ll be a really good challenge for us,” Sayer said. “I think it’ll test some of the limits and the areas of our game that we need to work on, or at least it’ll showcase some things that need to be tightened up as the next coach comes in.” Source link #Young #talent #time #emerging #Matildas #ready #audition Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

10 people shot during holiday party aboard Little River charter boat. What we know 10 people shot during holiday party aboard Little River charter boat. What we know At least 10 people have been shot during an altercation that happened on a charter boat in Little River late Sunday. Horry County Police responded to a report about a shooting incident around10 p.m. on Watson Avenue, according to a Facebook post. HCPD said 11 people were taken to the hospital by Horry County Fire Rescue, while others arrived using personal vehicles. By Monday morning, Horry County Police confirmed 10 people had gunshot wounds and one person had other injuries. The most injured individuals are in critical but stable condition. Police say an altercation started on a charter boat rented for a private event. The boat was docked at the time of the shooting and it’s believed to be an isolated incident. It is not clear what led up to the shooting. The marina and docks have been closed since Sunday night. The area is blocked off with crime scene tape across the entrance to the marina parking lot. Neighbors reported seeing police riding in boats around the Intracoastal Waterway. Resident Charleen Rodgers said she didn’t hear any gunshots. When she came out her home, she heard the sirens and police started directing traffic at the corner of Watson and Baldwin avenues. “I’ve never seen nothing like this,” she said. Other neighbors said they also heard the shots and thought it was fireworks until the police started showing up. Neighbors estimated at least 50 officers were in the area at one point. No arrests have been made, Horry County spokesperson Mikayla Moskov said Sunday night. Police are working to identify the people responsible for the shooting, a social media post said Monday. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Source link #people #shot #holiday #party #aboard #River #charter #boat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I test laptops for a living and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I'd grab while you still can – ZDNet I test laptops for a living and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I'd grab while you still can – ZDNet I test laptops for a living and these are the Memorial Day laptop deals I’d grab while you still can ZDNetThe Best Last Minute Memorial Day Deals on Lenovo Laptops, Desktops and Tablets PCMagAlienware Has the Lowest Prices on RTX 5080 Gaming PCs for Memorial Day IGNBest Memorial Day Laptop Deals: Hours Left For to $650 Off Top Models From Apple, HP, Samsung and More CNETWho needs a day off?! I’m here tracking down the best Memorial Day PC gaming deals so you can take it easy PC Gamer Source link #test #laptops #living #Memorial #Day #laptop #deals #I039d #grab #ZDNet Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

*********** shares flat as cautious trade continues *********** shares flat as cautious trade continues The *********** share market is trading flat as concerns about United States trade policy and its spiralling debt weigh on confidence. The S&P/ASX200 edged three points higher, or 0.04 per cent, to 8364, while the broader All Ordinaries was up 3.3 points, or 0.04 per cent, to 8,592.1. While US markets were closed for a bank holiday, a delay to President Donald Trump’s threatened 50 per cent tariffs on European Union goods helped Germany’s DAX push 1.7 per cent higher as the French CAC gained 1.2 per cent, and the EuroStoxx 50 lifted 1.3 per cent. S&P500 futures are pointing to a nearly 0.9 per cent gain when Wall Street reopens on Tuesday. As the local bourse struggled to find its feet, six of 11 sectors were trading higher, led by energy stocks, up 1.1 per cent despite a slight fall in oil prices ahead of an OPEC+ meeting later this week. Uranium plays Paladin and Boss Energy were rallying for a third straight day after the US flagged plans to boost its nuclear energy capabilities, while coal miners including Yancoal and Whitehaven also helped lift the sector. A tentative 0.2 per cent lift in financials hinted at the broader market sentiment, as all big for banks edged up to 0.2 per cent higher. Miners weighed on the local bourse as the materials sector fell 0.7 per cent, with iron ore heavyweights Fortescue, BHP and Rio Tinto all shedding 0.6 per cent or more. There was no relief to be found in gold miners, with Northern Star down 1.7 per cent as the safe haven held relatively steady from yesterdays ASX close to trade at $US3,334 ($A5,140) an ounce. Utilities were bleeding lower for a second straight day, down 0.6 per cent, as Origin continued downward, losing 1.4 per cent after shedding 2.4 per cent on Monday to $10.36. Telstra fell 0.4 per cent to $4.71 as the telco’s fresh connectivity and growth strategy, along with improved earnings and cash flow guidance, failed to wow investors. The *********** dollar has eased after hitting a six-month high on Monday to buy 64.86 US cents, as concerns about US debt continue to weigh on confidence in the greenback and US assets. Source link #*********** #shares #flat #cautious #trade #continues Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

No Real ID, no problem so far No Real ID, no problem so far PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As Memorial Day kicks off the summer travel season, Portland International Airport was packed with people early Monday. Officials said they expect to see more than 200,000 travelers throughout this 3-day holiday weekend. It’s also the first holiday with Real ID in effect — but so far, many travelers said they really didn’t have any problems. Just before the Real ID requirement took effect, the Homeland Security chief said travelers without one can fly but were likely to face extra security. Vancouver’ John Pappas said the Transportation Security Administration personnel “mentioned the Real ID and I’m like, ‘Hey, I have my passport.’” Wildfire sparks in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon near Clarno When he went through Denver, he said he wasn’t even asked for his passport. “And it was shockingly easy. I didn’t get, like, stopped or frisked or anything or, you know, whatever the, the Real ID, whatever the extra security measures are. It was simple.” Elizabeth Rand, who lives in Portland, does not have a Real ID. “But I did get my passport renewed,” she said. The airports were “a little crowded, you know, I think with the new airport, I’m used to having a little bit more room. but the TSA did a good job moving us through.” She said she learned “that they just kind of give you a pamphlet. You get a slap on the wrist. You’re like, ‘Don’t do that again. Make sure you bring your ID next time.’” Inside Portland International Airport, May 26, 2025 (KOIN) KOIN 6 News reached out to TSA about the Real ID screenings. In a statement, officials said, “We are actively managing wait times and prioritizing operational flexibility. As such, screening procedures will be tailored to each individual airport.” And Portland resident Deb Curran was pleased with her experience. “Denver was pretty busy,” she told KOIN 6 News. “And we’ll just say Portland is a far superior airport.” 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 #Real #problem Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Family of Derrick Groves hope he will turn himself in; he and one other remain on loose – WDSU Family of Derrick Groves hope he will turn himself in; he and one other remain on loose – WDSU Family of Derrick Groves hope he will turn himself in; he and one other remain on loose WDSUAuthorities say they’ve captured three more of the 10 escapees who broke out of a New Orleans jail YahooDay 11: Eight inmates captured, two still at large WWLTV.comThree remaining New Orleans inmates captured, 2 found in Huntsville, Texas, authorities say ABC13 HoustonOrleans jail escapee captured in Baton Rouge with help from anonymous tip, authorities say WAFB Source link #Family #Derrick #Groves #hope #turn #remain #loose #WDSU Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Australia’s largest private sandalwood exporter Silvalis reveals nearly tripled exports Australia’s largest private sandalwood exporter Silvalis reveals nearly tripled exports Australia’s largest private sandalwood grower, harvester, processor, and exporter, has revealed its growing export sales are expected to triple as demand for the scented wood grows in Asia. Silvalis, formerly known as WA Sandalwood plantations, has revealed a growth of sandalwood exports from 450 tonnes in 2023 to 750 tonnes in 2024. The privately-listed business’s 2025 export sales are expected to exceed 1400 tonnes of sandalwood, primarily to China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Camera IconSandalwood at the Silvalis Canning Vale warehouse. Credit: Georgia Campion Executive chairman and co-founder Keith Drage said sandalwood, exported from WA since the 1880s, was an “unsung hero” as an export market when compared to gold and sheep. He said the business had managed to thrive by growing Santalum spicatum, a type of sandalwood, through plantations across WA’s wheatbelt area, rather than focusing on harvesting wild sandalwood. “When we began the company, certainly there was already recognition from government that the level of harvest of wild logging was probably not sustainable for the long-term, and hence the settings to create private investment into the space,” he said. “We’ve always known there’d be pressure on the wild wood, which is why developing a plantation resource was so key for the future.” Camera IconSandalwood trees at the Silvalis plantation site in Pingelly. Credit: Georgia Campion Silvalis operates out of a Canning Vale factory with six million trees across 15,000ha of part-owned land in WA’s Wheatbelt, including Pingelly, with 24 employees and $10m in revenue per annum. Despite former business rivals and sandalwood giants Quintis and Santanol collapsing, Silvalis says it has gone from strength-to-strength with their sandalwood exports primarily to China and India. Mr Drage said the business had evolved over its 24 years of operations from managing plantations to harvesting, processing, and selling sandalwood trees. “Our business has morphed along the way, and along that way, we had a number of different branded companies doing different things, and it was a bit confusing to the market — not as transparent as we’d like it to be,” Mr Drage said. “That kind of corporate restructuring and bringing everything under a top coat, so to speak, having that silver symbolic architecture at the top, that really was something we felt would be beneficial to us and to the marketplace. Camera IconExecutive director and co-found Ron Mulder inspecting a sandlewood tree at the plantation in Pingelly. Credit: Georgia Campion “The settings in sandalwood over the last seven or eight years have been really quite volatile — it’s been a lot of disruption. “We’ve been very much under the radar and we feel now is a good opportunity to step out of, perhaps the shadow of some others, and really show some leadership and be really clear about who we are and what our vision for the future is.” China, India, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Malaysia are the company’s main international buyers, with the raw product eventually produced into joss or incense sticks for prayers. “Demand for this beautiful, highly sought-after wood continues to increase and Silvalis has a consistent plantation supply,” Mr Drage said. “Our company has the capacity to harvest up to 3000-4000 tonnes of sandalwood per annum, for at least the next 20 years.” Source link #Australias #largest #private #sandalwood #exporter #Silvalis #reveals #tripled #exports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Stimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares 3 easy things he does to activate his. Stimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares 3 easy things he does to activate his. The vagus nerve is essential to many bodily processes, including digestion and a steady heart rate. Stimulating it could help prevent or stop chronic inflammation, which is linked to disease. An inflammation expert meditates and takes cold showers in the hope they’ll activate the nerve. Psychotherapists, yoga teachers, and self-help types such as Mel Robbins have been talking about stimulating the vagus nerve as a way to “reset” the nervous system and calm anxiety for years. But growing evidence suggests it could do far more for our health: By helping keep inflammation at bay, the vagus nerve could be the key to living a longer, healthier life. In our modern world, “inflammation has replaced infection as the greatest threat to healthful human longevity,” Dr. Kevin Tracey, a neurosurgeon and inflammation researcher who’s the president and CEO of the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, writes in his new book, “The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes.” Noninfectious diseases such as *******, heart disease, and diabetes, which Tracey described to Business Insider as “diseases of inflammation,” were responsible for three-quarters of deaths worldwide in 2021, according to the World Health Organization. And that figure doesn’t take into account the one in 15 Americans affected by autoimmune diseases, which research indicates stem from chronic inflammation, each year. Stimulating the vagus nerve seems to reduce inflammation The vagus nerve is made up of 200,000 nerve fibers, which run from the brainstem, down each side of the neck, to the gut — touching almost every organ in the body. It helps turn on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for putting the body in a “rest and digest state” (the opposite of “fight or flight“) and is crucial for several automatic bodily processes, including digestion, reducing blood pressure and heart rate, breathing, mood, and immune function. Neuroscientists are still working to uncover the role of each nerve fiber. They know that vagus nerve activity, known as vagal tone, reduces heart rate, for instance, but they don’t know which of the 200,000 fibers are behind that mechanism. The Food and Drug Administration approved a vagus nerve stimulation device, which is similar to a pacemaker and implanted into a patient’s neck, to treat epilepsy in 1997 and depression in 2005. But it’s also being studied as a therapy for several inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. In 1998, Tracey and his team at the Feinstein Institute became the first to discover this link. When they stimulated the vagus nerves of mice with a handheld stimulator, it reduced their inflammation, measured via levels of inflammatory biomarkers, in their blood by 75%. The vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps us feel calm.Ridofranz/Getty Images Day-to-day activities can activate the vagus nerve There’s ample content online saying you can stimulate your vagus nerve through things such as cold showers, breathing exercises, body tapping, and applying pressure around the neck. But the reality is, the science to prove that any of these hacks work just isn’t there yet, Tracey said. “It’s probably a good thing. But can we say for certain we understand how it all works? No, not yet,” he added. Still, Tracey believes in his own data and that of his colleagues, so he does most of these things just in case they can help prevent chronic diseases. “It’s a Pascal’s wager,” he said. He shared three things he does regularly in the hopes of stimulating his vagus nerve and reducing inflammation. 1) Cold showers Tracey turns the water temperature to cold for the last two to three minutes of his daily shower. He does this because cold exposure triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, which evidence suggests can suppress inflammation. Studies suggest that after the initial shock of the cold, ramping up the heartbeat, the parasympathetic nervous system is then activated, slowing down your breathing and heart rate. This suggests the vagus nerve is activated by cold exposure, but any role it has in reducing inflammation is still unclear, Tracey wrote. 2) Thirty minutes of daily exercise Exercise may stimulate the vagus nerve.Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images Tracey works out for 30 to 45 minutes about five times a week. He does a mixture of cardio, weight and resistance training, stretching, and yoga. Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but you may be surprised to learn that scientists don’t fully understand the mechanisms behind the health benefits, Tracey said. Take running: We know that over time it reduces resting heart rate and increases heart variability (the time in between heartbeats), which indicates the heart is working efficiently. It’s possible that this is a result of exercise increasing vagal tone, because it’s responsible for slowing the heart down, but more research is needed to confirm this. Whether this turns out to be true or not, working out regularly is a no-brainer investment to make in your health. “Strength training preserves muscle mass, improves metabolic function, and prevents injuries. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling, or swimming, enhances cardiovascular health and endurance,” Tracey said. 3) Meditation Tracey meditates for 10 minutes most mornings, often using apps such as Headspace. Early research suggests that meditating can reduce inflammation, but more is needed, Tracey said. A 2022 meta-analysis that reviewed 48 randomized controlled trials involving 4,638 people found that those who meditated had fewer inflammatory biomarkers in their blood compared with those in control groups. It’s possible that meditation could increase vagus nerve activity, which in turn reduces inflammation, Tracey said, but we lack direct proof. Regardless, he has found that regular meditation has enabled him to be more present and less reactive to things he can’t control. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #Stimulating #vagus #nerve #live #longer #top #scientist #shares #easy #activate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

President Trump Honors America’s Heroes on Memorial Day – The White House (.gov) President Trump Honors America’s Heroes on Memorial Day – The White House (.gov) President Trump Honors America’s Heroes on Memorial Day The White House (.gov)Trump Praises Military Service and Personal Achievements in Arlington Memorial Day Speech The New York TimesTrump slams Biden, praises ‘tough cookie’ Hegseth and talks upcoming army parade in Memorial Day address PoliticoPresident Trump Calls Biden Administration ‘*****’ in Heated Memorial Day Message People.comPres. Trump Marks Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery C-SPAN Source link #President #Trump #Honors #Americas #Heroes #Memorial #Day #White #House #.gov Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in ********* jail Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in ********* jail A ********* man has been sentenced to almost two years in prison for stealing a famous photograph of Winston Churchill known as “The Roaring Lion”. Jeffrey Wood had pleaded guilty to stealing the original print from Ottawa’s Château Laurier hotel between Christmas 2021 and early January 2022. He also admitted committing forgery. The photo of Britain’s war-time prime minister, taken by Yousuf Karsh in 1941, features on the *** £5 note. Ottawa Police said it was found last year in Genoa, Italy in the possession of a private buyer, who was unaware it was stolen. The image depicts a frowning Churchill, who was 67 at the time, shortly after he delivered a speech to the ********* parliament. It wasn’t until August 2022 that a hotel staff member realised the original photo had been replaced with a fake. According to ********* media, Wood said he took the photo to find money for his brother, who was suffering from mental health issues. During sentencing, Justice Robert Wadden said: “It is a point of national pride that a portrait taken by a ********* photographer would have achieved such fame.” “There is an element of trust in our society that allows such properties to be displayed, to be enjoyed by all Canadians. To steal, damage and traffic in such property is to breach that trust,” he added. “We’re very happy to see that ********* history is recognised,” said Geneviève Dumas, the general manager of the Château Laurier hotel, according to the ********* Broadcasting Corporation. Wood was sentenced to “two years less a day”, a distinction which means he will serve his sentence in a provincial institution instead of a federal prison. The lawyer representing Wood said the sentence was “unnecessarily harsh” given that he was a first-time offender. Source link #Churchill #photo #thief #sentenced #years #********* #jail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The three Aboriginal women recognised for decades of hard work, determination and care to help their mob The three Aboriginal women recognised for decades of hard work, determination and care to help their mob Having dedicated most of their lives and careers to bettering the lives of Aboriginal people in WA, these three women have been recognised for their inspirational work. Source link #Aboriginal #women #recognised #decades #hard #work #determination #care #mob Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Katrina survivor builds homes from cargo ship containers to weather all storms Katrina survivor builds homes from cargo ship containers to weather all storms HARVEY, La. (WGNO) — In Louisiana, with his West Bank crew, Josh Clark is in the business of building and rebuilding. His construction site is inside a cargo container, a big steel shipping box built to withstand a typhoon in the ocean. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood finds Clark at his headquarters in Harvey, Louisiana. That’s where they turn these transportation contraptions into homes. You get a bedroom, a bathroom, a living room and kitchen. Clark practices what he preaches. Home Sweet Home for him is one of his cargo container creations. He lives, these days, down the Bayou, about an hour down the road from New Orleans in Cut Off, Louisiana. But when Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005, he was in the French Quarter. He was a writer and still is. After Katrina, he moved to a solar-powered Louisiana log cabin. That was until Hurricane Ida destroyed it in 2021. Then, he headed west to the California Coast. He figured it would be a more peaceful place to write books. That was until the wildfires. He made it through the fire. It was the mudslides a few days after that left him homeless again. “I’ve taken it all, earth, wind, water, fire,” said Clark. Wood asks, “Didn’t you want to just give up?” He says, “No, I wanted to keep building, I wanted to find something sustainable other people could live in.” And that’s what he’s doing with ARK Container Homes. He says it’s “where beauty meets strength.” You’ll see Clark and more on the WGNO special “Hurricane Season 2025-Your Questions Answered.” It’s Friday, May 3,0 at 6:30 p.m. on WGNO and on Saturday, May 31, at 9 p.m. on NOLA 38 – The CW. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts 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 WGNO. Source link #Katrina #survivor #builds #homes #cargo #ship #containers #weather #storms Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]