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Every Game Shown During The Six One Indie Showcase Every Game Shown During The Six One Indie Showcase Introduction The Six One Indie Showcase returned today with over an hour of indie love and more than 40 games to highlight. There were world premieres, new reveals and trailers, and more, including a vinyl and board game announcement. As triple-A games take longer and longer to develop, I find myself playing more indies. Not only do they fill the gap of big releases each year, but they’re also where I find the most unique games I’ve ever played. Today’s showcase is a great example of that, and below is my round-up of every game shown during today’s Six One Indie Showcase. You can use the table of contents to jump to different sections of games we’ve grouped together based on vibes. Each game name is in bold, and the developer or publisher is underneath it in italics. World Premiere: Truth Scrapper InsertDisc5 From the creator of In Stars and Time, Truth Scrapper is an idyllic narrative adventure about memories and scrapbooking. As you meet new people on your journey and explore new areas like caves and towns, you can add pieces of your findings to your scrapbook. It looks like dialogue choices will influence what you remember as well, ultimately allowing you to create your own scrapbook. Developer InsertDisc5 says the game is “a visual novel about magic, memories, and toxic lesbians.” You can wishlist it on Steam here. Cozy and Chaotic Adventures Cozy and Chaotic Adventures Shadows of Chroma Tower Double Dash Studios Shadows of Chroma Tower is a first-person fantasy dungeon crawler with an art style that looks reminiscent of Void Bastards, except spookier. The action looks fun and frenetic, and you can wishlist it on Steam here. The Steam page also details how to enter an upcoming playtest. Artis Impact Mas In this exclusive look, we see more of Artis Impact’s subdued but beautiful pixel art on display, with a gorgeous storybook-esque world map to explore, too. The game’s combat is the real highlight, as the perspective switches to a cinematic shadowbox for one-versus-one duels. It’s due out on August 7. You can wishlist it on Steam here. 1000 Deaths Pariah Interactive With Splatoon-like dialogue but a surrealist world that looks like something I’d see on Cartoon Network (or rather, Adult Swim) after randomly waking up in the middle of the night at 3 a.m. as a child, 1000 deaths is all about timed 3D platforming runs. It features dialogue choices that affect the story, 50 arcade levels to run over and over, and more. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. There’s also a demo available on Steam right now. Bobo Bay NewFutureKids In this cozy 3D adventure, talk to and collect local creatures that look like the Chao from Sonic the Hedgehog and send them into minigames, including races, firing duels, and more. There seems to be plenty to collect and ways to customize each one. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime offbrand games I have no idea what’s happening in this world, but I’m here for it. In this strange 2D adventure, play as Bonnie Bear, who likes cheese, frog-dependent minigames, and friends that look like fruit with arms and legs. Despite the oddity of the art style and world, the game seems quite cozy, with voice-acted dialogue to accompany the narrative. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. There’s also a demo available on Steam right now. Oscuro Blossom’s Glow Hongoneon In this exclusive look, the Six One Indie Showcase highlights Oscuro Blossom’s Glow, a 2D platformer that takes place underground. Utilize dung beetles, snails, and more to survive. It’s due out sometime this year. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. There’s also a demo available on Steam right now. Cast N Chill Wombat Brawler There’s plenty of cute indies with fishing minigames in them, but Cast N Chill is a dedicated fishing indie, and it looks gorgeous. Described as “cozy idle fishing,” with a cute dog to accompany you, I was sold the second I saw this game’s art. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Music Rhythm Games Music Rhythm Games Future Vibe Check Akupara Games As part of the showcase, developer Manik Bhat announced that a demo for Future Vibe Check is now available. Future Vibe Check is an “automation game where you make music,” according to Bhat. He says it combines Eastern philosophy and his love of music to create a unique esoteric adventure, calling it a game for fans of Factorio and Satisfactory. Mine resources, create a musical “vibe,” and continue upgrading your setup as you go. You can check out the demo on Steam today and wishlist it there, too. Fretless – The Wrath of Riffson Playdigious Originals In this pixel-art rhythm-based RPG, take down monstrous creatures, demons, and more with the power of metal music. As part of today’s showcase announcement, artists King Yosef and Ola Englund have joined the game’s already expansive OST of musicians that includes Northlane, Cult of Luna, Andrew Huang, Yvette Young, and more. Fretless is due out sometime this year. You can wishlist it on Steam here. Away From Home Squishy In this exclusive look, we see more of Away From Home’s beautiful pixel art and hear more of its awesome synth-focused soundtrack. Using a fretbar at the top of the screen, players engage in rhythm-based combat to take down foes while adventuring through this unique (possibly terrifying) world. Away From Home launches October 22, and there’s a demo available right now. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Anatine Pixel Trash If you’ve ever wanted to experience a 2D pixel-art metroidvania where you play as a Mallard duck, Anatine is the game for you. And if you like rhythm games, even better, because playing music allows you to even the odds against the deadly enemies you’ll encounter throughout this journey. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Scratch The Cat FlatPonies In this 3D collectathon, you play as a musically inclined DJ cat. It looks reminiscent of the 3D platformers from the Nintendo 64 era of games, with a unique world and fun cast of enemies to take on. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. 1000xResist Vinyl sunset visitor/Very OK Vinyl 1000xResist, one of last year’s best games, has an excellent score. And now, you can bring that score home with a beautiful 3xLP vinyl set with art by Kat Tsai. The 12×12 insert features art by Andrew Tsai. You can pre-order the vinyl set via veryokvinyl.com today. Read Game Informer’s 1000xResist review here if you need another reason to check out the game. Vehicular Madness Vehicular Madness Jump The Track Seed by Seed In Jump The Track, you’re in trouble and have to find a way out. By letting a Pachinko-like ball guide your decisions and storytelling, it seems like every playthrough will be unique. Rank up stats, fight against the cops, and help save a city (and yourself) in this “arcade action comedy.” It launches next week on May 28th. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Scaravan 66 Lithic Entertainment Inc. If you like Double Fine’s Full Throttle, Scaravan 66 is a game you need to keep an eye on. With a rockabilly Americana soundtrack, chaotic 3D vehicular combat, and a unique cast of characters to take down on the highway, Scaravan 66 is almost ready to welcome you to its Early Access launch on July 16. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Rogue Eclipse HUSKRAFTS In this 3D space dogfight game, laser down enemies in an all-out war amongst the stars. It looks like Returnal, but in space, and instead of a human, you’re a sleek spaceship – pretty neat. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Six One Indie’s “Weird S***” Six One Indie’s “Weird S—“ Glitchspankr TheClassifiedX Glitchspankr is about a 12-year-old boy in the 90s who tries to borrow his mom’s secret game, Big Booty ******** 6 (my mom also loved this game). However, a sentient virus named Spunk has infected and broken the game, and it’s up to you and the glitchspankr anti-virus to find Spunk and ****** him out of the game. If that premise isn’t enough to get you into the game, Glitchspankr also features a fun voxel art style, lots of meta (and raunchy) humor, and a dose of nostalgia for kids of the 90s. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. There’s also a demo available. Guilty As Sock ****** Max Imagine Ace Attorney, but you’re a clay-molded sock. And it’s a party game that you can play with up to 9 friends. Play as the judge, jury, or attorneys, and create fun, chaos, and seemingly anything but legal rulings in this courtroom. It’s due out on May 29. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Grandma, No! Wallride Games/Super Rare Games Like an Adult Swim fever dream, Grandma, No! is… a lot. Enter your neighbor’s mouth as Grandma, bounce around her backyard, customize granny however you’d like, and become what appears to be the world’s worst (but most fun) grandmother ever. It’s out tomorrow! You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Building Relationships Tan Ant Games In this dating sim meets 3D platformer, you play as a house. Yes, you read that right. You are a house looking for love, whether that’s a barn, a windmill, or some other building that’s caught your eye. There’s also fishing, spelunking, collectibles, and more. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. There’s also a demo available right now. Hotel Barcelona CULT Games In this team-up from Swery65 and Suda51, you’re an assassin out to assassinate several serial killers who all happen to be in the same place, Hotel Barcelona. The team behind the game calls it a 2.5D slasher film parody action game, and it looks rad as hell. Considering who’s behind it, we expect a great time. Hotel Barcelona is due out sometime this year. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. The Dark, The Decrepit, and The Odd The Dark, The Decrepit, and The Odd Rue Valley Owlcat Games I’m just going to write, verbatim, what this trailer started with because it hooked me right in and I feel like a lot of us can relate to this in 2025: “Have you ever been in a situation where you need to do something simple, but somehow, you just can’t? Welcome to your brain, where your thoughts and personality traits fight for control like a group project gone wrong.” Yep, I’m sold. Reminiscent of Disco Elysium, this isometric RPG utilizes personality traits we’re all familiar with, like extrovert and introvert, to progress. It’s not just about choices, but figuring out why you made those choices, and rewriting your brain. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Carimara: Beneath The Forlorn Limbs Bastinus Rex Carimara: Beneath The Forlorn Limbs has a frankly terrifying art style that looks like a nightmare with characters that match the aesthetic too. It reminds me most of Inscryption, one of my all-time favorite games, and I’m not just saying that because it also features cards. The game is launching soon, although no release date was given. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. BattleVersus BLE Studios Like the 1000xResist vinyl, this highlight wasn’t about a video game per see, but a tabletop board game. Though the trailer was somewhat vague, it seems like BattleVersus pits players of different soldiers, from military to pirates to warriors, against each other on a chess-like battlefield. BLE Studios head Asa GreenRiver says BattleVersus “takes all the preconceived notions of what a tabletop game can be, polishes it up real nice, flips them upside down, and stomps them into oblivion.” It blends faction-based strategic multiplayer action and drops players into a dark tournament of power and poise. GreenRiver says it was built using video game design principles, and is open to various playstyles amongst the four playable factions. You can check it out on Kickstarter here. A Week In The Life Of Asocial Giraffe Quail Button The title says it all – in this game, live life as a giraffe who isn’t very social, despite everyone around them being very social. It features a cute 2D animated art style and looks charming. It’s coming soon, and you can wishlist the game on Steam here. There’s also a demo available now. Inkshade Studio Vezelle In this game, clearly inspired by Inscryption, you explore a dark world while traversing various board game-style arenas. I’m not exactly sure what’s going on, but I’m very excited to check it out because it looks like very much my type of game. You can wishlist the game on Steam here, and a demo is available to try it out. Kejora Soft Source Kejora is a 2D narrative timeloop adventure with a gorgeous animated art style. Use a slingshot to work through puzzles alongside your friend, and survive… something menacing that’s after you. It launches September 4, but there’s a demo you can check out right now. Wishlist the game on Steam here. One Way Home Cyberhead There’s only one way home, and it’s not going to be an easy journey. Traverse through a city that’s falling apart alone and haunted by some mysterious force with the power to take away everything you love. It looks terrifying in an Inside or Little Nightmares-esque way, and I can’t wait to give it a try. You can wishlist the game on Steam here, and there’s also a demo available right now. You Gotta See This For Yourself You Gotta See This For Yourself Mouse: P.I. For Hire Fumi Games/PlaySide You’ve probably seen this game before, but if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat. It’s like the first-person shooter of Cuphead, in that it features a classic 1930s animated art style, but is more Doom than anything else. It continues to look amazing in today’s showcase, which highlights various guns players can use in the game. Mouse: P.I. For Hire is due out sometime this year. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Kabuto Park Doot Tiny Games In Kabuto Park, catch cute bugs, win tiny battles using a unique deck of cards, and train your team to become the best there ever was. It features a cute and cozy art style, plenty of bugs to collect, and launches next week on May 28. Plus, there’s a demo available right now. You can wishlist it on Steam here. The Wide Open Sky Is Running Out Of Catfish ZIPIT! Games This game right here – more specifically, its title – is why I love indies. Because they can just do whatever they want. I have no idea what this game’s name means or implies, but it looks like an exploratory adventure where you use a camera to uncover mysteries, find new flying fish, and more. The wide open sky is running out of catfish… and I guess it’s up to you to fix that? There’s a demo available right now, and you can wishlist the game on Steam here. Indie Horror Indie Horror Forbidden Solitaire Night Signal Entertainment Forbidden Solitaire is a “dark, FMV-inspired, dungeon-solitaire game,” and it looks as wild as it sounds. You just need to watch the trailer – it’s a game I can’t wait to play. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Quite A Ride Goodwin Games In this War of the Worlds and Stephen King-inspired adventure, you ride a bike on the run from something that’s after you. And if the trailer is any indication, whatever you do, do not look back. It looks terrifying and has a tinge of that 1980s Stranger Things vibe that I can’t wait to check out. There’s also a very cute dog. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Benny Bash Eduardo Scarpato Benny Bash is like if instead of Nintendo making Super Mario, the teams behind Silent Hill and Inscryption teamed up to make it in both its 2D and 3D iterations. It looks very scary and I actually can wait to play it because it might be too scary for me. You can wishlist Benny Bash on Steam here. Video Ghastlies Oro Interactive Keep the terrifying times rolling! In Video Ghastlies, watch VHS tapes on a CRT TV while the world around you grows scarier and scarier. This was a quick look, so it’s hard to grasp exactly what’s going on, but it looks like one horror fans should keep an eye on. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Blue Ridge Hunting ***** Meadows Blue Ridge Hunting’s trailer introduces Eli James, founder of the Appalachian Investigation Group. He has spent his whole life tracking down creatures like Mothman, Sasquatch, and more in the local mountains. It then switches to a gnarly and scary visual style from the first-person perspective, and it seems like it’s now protagonist Levi Chambers’ job to track down these monsters. You can wishlist Blue Ridge Hunting on Steam here. Cute, Cute, Cute Cute, Cute, Cute Petal Runner Nano Park Studios/iam8bit Set in a pink and purple-infused futuristic city, Petal Runner is a slice of life adventure with an art style that’s very Gen-1 Pokemon, with unique creatures to collect to boot. I immediately added this one to my wishlist, and you can do the same on Steam here. Oddbat Summerhouse Games Oddbat is a mostly ******-and-white 3D sidescroller that seems to be about escaping rather than taking down every enemy in a mysterious fortress. Oh, and you play as a cute bat. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. Kidbash: Super Legend Authentic Remixes Kidbash: Super Legend looks like Mega Man meets school art project, thanks to its 2.5D platformer combat and cardboard/clay art style. You can mix and match weapons you dual wield and collect new powers to take down the game’s various bosses. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. One. More. Thing. One. More. Thing. Dinoblade Team Spino LLC Six One Indie heads Mike Towndrow and Kyle Stephenson discovered this in-development game years ago on TikTok, and promised themselves that when it was time, they’d reach out to the developer and ask them to close a showcase. It finally happened! In Dinoblade, you control a sick **** dinosaur (a Spinosaurus) with a sick **** sword who is set on becoming the king of the battlefield. It’s as simple as that – slash and hack through formidable foes with the sword in your mouth. You can wishlist the game on Steam here. And that’s every game shown during today’s Six One Indie Showcase. If you’re anything like me, you have a lot of games to wishlist on Steam – get after it! Now that the showcase is done, you can visit the official Six One Indie Showcase homepage to learn more about these games through 20 hands-on previews, 40 developer interviews, and more. Plus, running from now until Monday, May 26, there’s a Six One Indie Showcase Steam event featuring more than 150 indies with exclusive new demos, special discounts, and more. Source link #Game #Shown #Indie #Showcase Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Live updates for May 27, 2025 Live updates for May 27, 2025 Overlooking the city with Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. Nampo-*****, Busan, South Korea. Jungang Yan | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets are set to have a muted open Tuesday, as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of 50% tariffs on European Union imports. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 was set to open slightly higher, with the futures contract in Chicago at 37,575 while its counterpart in Osaka last traded at 37,610, against the index’s Monday close of 37,531.53. Hong Kong markets are poised to open flat with futures tied to the Hang Seng index at 23,200, compared to the benchmark’s last close of 23,282.33. Futures tied to Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 index stood at 8,411, pointing to a higher open than its last close of 8,361. — CNBC’s Alex Harring contributed to this report. Source link #Live #updates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Praises Military Service and Personal Achievements in Arlington Memorial Day Speech – The New York Times Trump Praises Military Service and Personal Achievements in Arlington Memorial Day Speech – The New York Times Trump Praises Military Service and Personal Achievements in Arlington Memorial Day Speech The New York TimesTrump takes veiled swipe at Biden in Arlington Memorial Day remarks ABC NewsPres. Trump Marks Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery C-SPANTrump 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.com Source link #Trump #Praises #Military #Service #Personal #Achievements #Arlington #Memorial #Day #Speech #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Samoa set for election after Fiame's budget fails Samoa set for election after Fiame's budget fails Defectors from Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s governing FAST party have joined with the opposition to oppose the passage of the Samoan government’s budget. Source link #Samoa #set #election #Fiame039s #budget #fails Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Euro could become the dollar’s alternative, says Lagarde Euro could become the dollar’s alternative, says Lagarde STORY: :: ECB President says the changing international landscape is an opportunity for a ‘global euro moment’ :: Berlin, Germany :: May 26, 2025 :: Christine Lagarde, ECB President “The ongoing changes create the opening for a global euro moment and this is a prime opportunity for Europe to take greater control of its own destiny. But let’s not fool ourselves. It is not a privilege that will be bestowed upon us because of who we are, what we stand for, and the values we uphold. It will have to be earned, together. // Any change in the international order that leads to lower world trade or fragmentation into economic blocs will be detrimental to our economy. Sad. Yes but with the right policy responses, there could also be opportunities. The changing landscape could open the door for the euro to play a greater international role.” Unnerved by erratic U.S. economic policy, global investors have been reducing their exposure to dollar assets in recent months but many have opted for gold instead, not seeing a direct alternative. The dollar’s role has been on the decline for years and now makes up 58% of international reserves, the lowest in decades, but still well above the euro’s 20% share. Europe should make the euro the currency of choice for businesses invoicing international trade, she said. This could be supported by forging new trade agreements, enhanced cross-border payments and with liquidity agreements with the ECB. Source link #Euro #dollars #alternative #Lagarde Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Here Are the 2025 American Music Awards Winners (Updating Live) – Billboard Here Are the 2025 American Music Awards Winners (Updating Live) – Billboard Here Are the 2025 American Music Awards Winners (Updating Live) Billboard2025 American Music Awards Performers Announced American Music AwardsAmerican Music Awards: See Lainey Wilson, Benson Boone, Gloria Estefan, more musical stars USA TodayWho is performing at the AMAs tonight? Here’s a list of the 2025 American Music Awards performers. CBS NewsHow to watch the 2025 AMAs live for free: Red carpet, time, streaming Page Six Source link #American #Music #Awards #Winners #Updating #Live #Billboard Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Ex-cabinet minister wants Israel sanctions over Gaza Ex-cabinet minister wants Israel sanctions over Gaza Australia must consider sanctions against Israel for blocking food to starving civilians, a former cabinet minister says, while weighing into accusations the Middle Eastern nation’s actions could constitute genocide. Ed Husic is calling on the federal government to prepare targeted sanctions against people in Israel’s government overseeing the military campaign in Gaza against ******. Israel blocked aid and medical supplies entering the strip for 11 weeks and has begun letting in small amounts – according to global news agencies – which international aid organisations say are a drop in the ocean of what is needed. More than two million people face starvation and an already anaemic health system in the war zone is at risk of a complete collapse without medical supplies, amid repeated Israeli strikes against healthcare facilities. Asked whether the war in Gaza had the hallmarks of a genocide, Mr Husic said it was “hard to avoid making a conclusion in your own mind that it will probably end up being called that”. Israel has strongly denied accusations of genocide as the International Court of Justice investigates. The world’s highest court has previously said it was plausible Israel’s actions could constitute genocide. While acknowledging the court would make the final call, Mr Husic said that fact that it had been “required or forced, if you will, to indicate that there are probable grounds, speaks volumes”. More than 53,000 people in Gaza have been killed, according to local authorities, after Israel retaliated following an attack by ****** on October 7, 2023, that killed 1200 people and resulted in 250 hostages being taken, according to Israel’s tallies. Mr Husic said Australia needed to be prepared to put in place targeted sanctions against Israel’s Netanyahu government and Israel Defence Forces for breaches of humanitarian law if the full blockade wasn’t ended. Israel’s government has said it’s withholding aid to pressure the designated terrorist organisation ****** into releasing the remaining hostages. Canada, France and the *** warned of “further concrete action” if Israel didn’t stop its military campaign and lift aid restrictions. “… they are well advanced in their preparations and we should be prepared to move rapidly,” Mr Husic told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday. The former cabinet minister also called for ****** to be held to account for the atrocities it has committed, and to release the remaining hostages. Mr Husic said the “biggest failing of the Netanyahu government and the IDF is their absolute failure to distinguish between civilian and combatant”. “The notion that there’d be a condition applied that people won’t get aid in the form of food or medicine until these hostages’ release, I mean, that is not just wrong, it breaches humanitarian law,” he said. Using starvation as a method of warfare is a war crime, according to international law experts. Mr Husic also expressed concerns about reports Israel has blocked some medical professionals from entering Gaza. English orthopaedic and pediatric surgeon Ana Jeelani, who previously worked in Gaza, said she was recently blocked from entering the strip and other surgeons had been as well. “What’s happening in Gaza currently is an atrocity and they need hands on deck,” she told ABC Radio. “The people who would help are being denied as well. So it’s all a perfect storm, as they would say, for a society not to survive.” The comments come a day after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Israel’s actions in Gaza were completely unacceptable and that “the idea that a democratic state withholds supply is an outrage”. He added Israel’s explanations were “completely untenable and without credibility”. Mr Husic also said the war should be a catalyst to fast track the recognition of a ************ state, something Labor has committed to doing under certain caveats, so a broader two-state peace solution could be reached. A response has been sought from the Israeli Ambassador to Australia, Amir Maimon. Source link #Excabinet #minister #Israel #sanctions #Gaza Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump lashes out at Putin, calling him “crazy” Trump lashes out at Putin, calling him “crazy” Trump lashes out at Putin, calling him “crazy” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump has always claimed he had a good relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and argued that he could negotiate with him. But after this weekend of deadly attacks on Ukraine, he shifted his tone. ******* James Inman has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Trump #lashes #Putin #calling #crazy Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hotel booking giant claims tourists are now shunning American holidays Hotel booking giant claims tourists are now shunning American holidays Holidaymakers from countries most affected by US President Donald Trump‘s trade tariffs are opting against vacations in America, while *** and US travellers are increasingly choosing staycations amid economic concerns, according to hotel search site Trivago. Trivago’s chief executive, Johannes Thomas, revealed to the PA news agency that the group has observed double-digit declines in bookings to the US from travellers in Canada, Mexico, and Japan – countries significantly impacted by the trade disputes. This shift in travel patterns suggests a potential link between economic policies and tourism choices, with travellers from affected nations seemingly diverting their holiday spending elsewhere. Simultaneously, rising economic anxieties appear to be influencing *** and US travellers to favour domestic holidays, contributing to a growing staycation trend. Demand among Germans for trips to the US is also down heavily, with a single-digit decline in bookings for accommodation in America, although the firm has not seen a significant change in demand from Britons travelling to the US. Mr Trump has levied tariffs on more than 180 countries, with Canada and Mexico among the first to be impacted – although he later paused many of his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days following financial market turmoil. Germany – the largest economy in Europe – is set to be hit particularly hard by the US tariffs and the threat to its exports. A cargo plane rolls to the start at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Mr Thomas added that US holidaymakers are also paring back their holiday spend in the face of economic uncertainty caused by Mr Trump’s move to unleash higher tariffs on countries across the world. Mr Thomas told PA: “If you look at the different markets, the US tends to be the more sensitive one to uncertainty. “People there are much more connected to the stock market and have a higher amount of debt, so are more sensitive to economic developments.” Bookings on the site show Americans are spending less on their trips, while there is higher demand for cheaper hotels and lower star categories. *******-based Trivago, which is majority-owned by Expedia, said that the economic worries caused by the trade war has also seen a trend for many travellers across the US and *** to opt for domestic trips. Recent booking data shows that in the ***, there has been a 25% year-on-year leap in demand for domestic travel for the key months of July to September. “In times of uncertainty, people stay closer to home,” said Mr Thomas. The group said London is topping the destinations for British staycationers, followed by Edinburgh, where demand is up by nearly 30%; York; Blackpool; and Manchester. But Mr Thomas said that among Britons, bookings have remained robust despite clouds over the wider global and *** economy, with a 16% increase in total travel demand for the peak quarter to September. Source link #Hotel #booking #giant #claims #tourists #shunning #American #holidays Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Israel strikes Gaza school, saying ****** militants used it as command center Israel strikes Gaza school, saying ****** militants used it as command center Israel strikes Gaza school, saying ****** militants used it as command center – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel struck a school in the Gaza Strip on Monday. It said ****** militants were using the building as a command center. At least 80 people were killed, according to officials there. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link #Israel #strikes #Gaza #school #****** #militants #command #center Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Vertebra found from giant predator that ruled Earth when Mississippi was under an ocean – Earth.com Vertebra found from giant predator that ruled Earth when Mississippi was under an ocean – Earth.com Vertebra found from giant predator that ruled Earth when Mississippi was under an ocean Earth.com Source link #Vertebra #giant #predator #ruled #Earth #Mississippi #ocean #Earth.com Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Clive Palmer dealt blow in $1.8 billion action to blame CITIC Pacific for Queensland Nickel collapse Clive Palmer dealt blow in $1.8 billion action to blame CITIC Pacific for Queensland Nickel collapse Royalties billionaire Clive Palmer dealt last minute blow in bid to blame CITIC for nickel wreckage. Source link #Clive #Palmer #dealt #blow #billion #action #blame #CITIC #Pacific #Queensland #Nickel #collapse Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

China accelerates banking merger efforts to establish global giants China accelerates banking merger efforts to establish global giants China is ramping up efforts to consolidate its financial industry through mergers to set up “giant” banks and brokerages, reported Financial Times (FT). Approximately one in 20 of China’s rural banks have closed over the past year, as reported by the National Financial Regulatory Administration, amid a major overhaul of the banking industry following a prolonged property market crisis. The consolidation effort seeks to streamline China’s traditionally fragmented financial landscape, fostering a handful of robust, competitive firms capable of rivalling global giants such as JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. President Xi Jinping has urged regulators to “cultivate a few top-ranked investment banks and investment entities . . . to enhance the effectiveness of financial services for the real economy”. In recent years, Beijing has worked to reduce risk in an overleveraged financial system by closing insolvent rural banks and restructuring local government debt. Authorities now aim to reshape the economy after years of credit-driven growth, by reducing the number of banks and establishing “leaner” and “more competitive” businesses. China’s 3,603 rural banks, which constitute around 95% of the country’s lenders, manage only 13.3% of total assets. The China Securities Regulatory Commission has also reiterated the need to “enhance core competitiveness of top-tier investment banks via merger and acquisitions”. George Magnus, associate at Oxford University’s China Centre, stated that a system with more big banks and brokerages would help “shape China’s financial policies in the long ******* of economic transitions that lies ahead . . . and can help de-risking the system in the process”. The rapid increase in mergers indicates that regulators are confident in having mitigated significant risks within the financial system, highlighted FT. “China accelerates banking merger efforts to establish global giants ” was originally created and published by Retail Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Source link #China #accelerates #banking #merger #efforts #establish #global #giants Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain – AP News Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain – AP News Fever star Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain AP NewsFever’s Clark out at least 2 weeks for quad strain ESPNFever star Caitlin Clark to miss at least 2 weeks with a left quad strain Yahoo SportsFever Guard Caitlin Clark Suffers Quad Injury Indiana FeverCaitlin Clark out for at least two weeks with quadriceps strain, team says NBC News Source link #Fever #star #Caitlin #Clark #weeks #left #quad #strain #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nicole Jamieson shares story of son Toby’s diagnosis at Leeuwin lunch, prompts record $5.95m for Telethon Nicole Jamieson shares story of son Toby’s diagnosis at Leeuwin lunch, prompts record $5.95m for Telethon There wasn’t a dry eye in the room as the mother of three sat before WA business leaders and philanthropists at the Leeuwin Lunch for Telethon on Sunday and opened up about her son’s diagnosis. Source link #Nicole #Jamieson #shares #story #son #Tobys #diagnosis #Leeuwin #lunch #prompts #record #5.95m #Telethon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Highway 99W closed between Salem and Oregon Coast after ****** Highway 99W closed between Salem and Oregon Coast after ****** Highway 99W was closed between Salem and the Oregon Coast due to a ****** at milepost 18, Oregon Department of Transportation reported on May 26. All lanes were closed in both directions east of Grand Ronde due to the ******, which was reported at 1:55 p.m. A detour has been set up that uses McDougall Rd. Bill Poehler covers Marion and Polk County for the Statesman Journal. Contact him at *****@*****.tld This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Highway 99W closed between Salem and Oregon Coast after ****** Source link #Highway #99W #closed #Salem #Oregon #Coast #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Top US, EU trade chiefs ‘in constant contact’ after Trump tariff reprieve – Politico Top US, EU trade chiefs ‘in constant contact’ after Trump tariff reprieve – Politico Top US, EU trade chiefs ‘in constant contact’ after Trump tariff reprieve PoliticoEU trade negotiator says he’s had ‘good calls’ with U.S. after Trump extends tariff deadline PBSUS Equity Futures Gain as EU Trade Hopes Advance: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.comUS and EU Agree To ‘Fast Track’ Negotiations After Trump Pauses Tariffs NewsweekEU countries push for swift trade deal with Donald Trump Financial Times Source link #Top #trade #chiefs #constant #contact #Trump #tariff #reprieve #Politico Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? Mansur Abubakar BBC News, Abuja AFP via Getty Images In ********* politics, there has long been an informal understanding: presidential appointments should carefully balance the country’s many ethnic and religious differences. Today, there are growing concerns that this is being ignored. While the constitution requires regional representation in cabinet positions, the broader distribution of other prominent roles has traditionally followed a convention aimed at fostering national cohesion. Nigeria’s fractious divisions have in the past torn the country – Africa’s most populous – apart. Concerns about fairness in presidential appointments are not new, but a chorus of criticism is growing over President Bola Tinubu’s picks, with some accusing the head of state – who has been in power for two years – of favouring people from his own Yoruba ethnic group. The presidency vehemently denies the accusation. There have long been fears that members of one ethnic group would come to dominate key positions – and this means that presidential appointments are closely scrutinised whenever they are announced. There are over 250 ethnic groups in the country with Hausa-Fulanis, Igbo and Yoruba – hailing from the north, south-east and south-west respectively – being the three largest. Critics say that Tinubu, a southern *******, showed signs of ignoring precedent from the onset when he picked another ******* (although from the north) to be his running mate for the last election. Since the return of democracy in 1999, the major parties had always put forward a mixed *******-Christian ticket, as the country is roughly evenly divided between followers of the two religions. Tinubu’s appointments since becoming president in May 2023 are facing growing cricisim. AFP via Getty Images The rich traditions of Nigeria’s many ethnic groups are often celebrated, but tensions between those groups have threatened the unity of the nation Although there are dozens of roles for a head of state to fill, there are eight jobs that “are the most crucial for every administration”, according to political analyst and barrister Lawal Lawal. These are the heads of the: central bankstate-owned oil company, NNPCpolicearmycustoms serviceintelligence agencyanti-corruption agency andrevenue service. There is no constitutional ranking of positions, but collectively these roles control the key financial and security apparatus of the country. Every president inherits his predecessor’s appointees, but has the prerogative to replace them. As of April, all eight positions under Tinubu are now filled by Yorubas. The recent appointment of former Shell boss Bayo Ojulari to head the state-owned oil company, the ********* National Petroleum Company (NNPC), in place of a northerner turbocharged the debate about the apparent monopoly of one group in top positions. Looking at who filled the same posts under Tinubu’s two immediate predecessors, there was no such dominance of one ethnic group at the same stage of their presidencies. Goodluck Jonathan – who served from 2010 to 2015 – had a relatively balanced team of two ethnic Fulanis, two Hausas, one Atyap, one Igbo, one Yoruba and one Calabar. When it came to Muhammadu Buhari – in power from 2015 to 2023 – the situation was less clear. In the top eight he had three Hausas, two Kanuris, one Igbo, one Yoruba and one Nupe. But in the minds of many **********, Hausas, Kanuris and Nupes are all seen as northerners – and therefore there was a perception that Buhari, who is from the north, showed favouritism. Some argue that Tinubu’s appointments have merely continued the trend, but the 100%-Yoruba make-up of the eight key positions is unprecedented. “For a democratically elected president, I cannot remember at any point in ********* history where you have this high concentration of a particular ethnic group holding most of the sensitive positions,” history professor Tijjani Naniya told the BBC. This is not just about what has happened in the past but it could have an impact on the unity and even the future of the country, the professor said. “For me, the fear is what if the next president continues on this path and picks most of the sensitive positions from his ethnic group, it diminishes the feeling of belonging among the rest and also reduces belief in democracy,” he said. In the last two years, many northerners, mostly Hausa-Fluanis, have looked at the apparent direction of travel with alarm. The current men (there are no women) in charge of the NNPC, the police, customs and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) all replaced northerners. The removal of Abdulrasheed Bawa, a Hausa, as boss of the EFCC in 2023 just two years after he was appointed was especially controversial. He was arrested, accused of abuse of office and detained for over 100 days before the charges were dropped. He was replaced by Ola Olukoyode, an ethnic Yoruba. Some from the north felt Mr Bawa was unfairly treated and pushed aside to make way for Mr Olukoyode. “The president needs to know that the Yoruba people are just a part of the country, and all appointments should be spread across all ethnic groups and regions,” social affairs analyst Isah Habibu told the BBC. Without addressing specific cases, a Tinubu spokesperson has said the president is being fair and balanced, by taking the wider view of all appointments. AFP via Getty Images Some ********** are concerned that President Tinubu’s Yoruba ethnic group is dominating the government Media aide Sunday Dare did try to go into detail, saying overall, 71 northerners and 63 southerners had been appointed by Tinubu. But his 9 April post on X was later deleted, after people pointed out errors in his claim. He promised an updated list, but more than six month slater, it has yet to appear. Tinubu faces critics even from within his own party. Senator Ali Ndume is from the north and – like Tinubu – belongs to the All Progressives Congress. In one television interview he said he had gone on air to talk about the president’s appointment “wrongdoings”. Ndume said he was shocked, describing them as “non-inclusive and not reflecting the president’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, which promised to carry every section of the country along”. Another presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, disputed the idea that some positions were more significant than others. “All I know is that the constitutional provisions [regarding appointments] have been taken care of by the president – there’s nowhere in the constitution [where it is] mentioned top five, top 10 and the rest,” he told the BBC. “The way we see it is that any position or appointment that one is privileged to serve in is very critical and important. “The national security adviser is from the north-east, the chief of defence staff is from the north-west and the secretary to the federal government is from north-central.” The Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, which coordinates policy on behalf of the presidency, released a statement on 12 April saying Tinubu was being fair. “This administration is dedicated to ensuring that all regions and demographics of the country are adequately represented in its institutions and agencies,” it said. Political analyst Mr Lawal said the president should appoint the best person for the job, irrespective of their ethnic origin – and agues that this is what Tinubu is doing. “It’s high time Nigeria looks beyond ethnicity,” he said. There could be a time when ********** no longer obsess over the ethnic origins of those in the upper echelons of government, but historian Prof Naniya says this is still some way off. He believes it can only happen when the country gets at least four presidents in succession who give every section a sense of belonging in terms of projects and appointments. “I think it can be done but needs the right leaders.” More BBC stories from Nigeria:Getty Images/BBC Source link #Nigerias #careful #ethnic #balancing #act #threat Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Services Australia’s mobile service centre to visit regional Mid West for easy access to government services Services Australia’s mobile service centre to visit regional Mid West for easy access to government services Regional residents looking to access important government services will be able to do so when Services Australia’s mobile service centre hits the road in the Mid West this week. Over the next few weeks, Services Australia’s Kangaroo Paw II mobile service centre will visit nine Mid West and Gascoyne areas to provide easy access to services such as Medicare and Centrelink. The trucks provide regional residents with face-to-face support and tailored services to do with government. Centrelink claims, myGov services, Medicare registrations, and confirming documents are just some of the services the mobile centre can provide. The service will be in Three Springs opposite the shire office on Tuesday, May 27, before heading to Morawa on Wednesday and Mingenew on Thursday. Next week, the service will be in Kalbarri for two days from Wednesday, June 4, before heading to Denham on Friday June 6. It will not operate over the weekend, but will reopen on the following Monday before heading to Northampton on Tuesday June 10. It will be set up in Dongara on Wednesday June 11, before finishing in Mullewa the following day. For more information and to see opening times, head to servicesaustralia.gov.au/mobileoffice. Source link #Services #Australias #mobile #service #centre #visit #regional #Mid #West #easy #access #government #services Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

I toured the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside. I toured the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US open to the public. Take a look inside. The USS Growler is the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US that’s open to the public. Commissioned in 1958, the USS Growler patrolled seas off the coast of Russia during the Cold War. The submarine is now an attraction at the Intrepid Museum in New York City. The USS Growler was once a top-secret US Navy submarine that patrolled the ocean’s depths during the Cold War. Armed with nuclear missiles and operated by a crew of 90 men, Growler’s firepower acted as a deterrent to keep other nations from using their nuclear weapons in a strategy known as mutually assured destruction. Today, the USS Growler is on display at the Intrepid Museum in New York City housed on the USS Intrepid, a 900-foot-long World War II-era aircraft carrier. The USS Growler floats alongside it in the Hudson River. Visitors don’t just get to look at the USS Growler; they can actually climb inside and walk through its narrow confines on a self-guided tour. Submarines remain a crucial component of the US Navy’s deterrent strategy. In September, the USS Georgia, a guided-missile submarine, was sent to the Middle East in a show of support for Israel and a show of force to Iran. Submarines are a costly endeavor. The US Navy’s Virginia-class submarine program is projected to run $17 billion over budget through 2030 amid delays, House Rep. Ken Calvert, chairman of the House defense appropriations subcommittee, said in September. The Navy has said delays are due to supply-chain issues and “lingering COVID-19 impacts.” While a nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, is open to the public in Groton, Connecticut, the Intrepid Museum is the only place in the US where members of the public can go inside a submarine that carried nuclear missiles. I visited the Intrepid Museum to tour the USS Growler in May 2024. Take a look inside the only nuclear-missle submarine open to the public. The Intrepid Museum in New York City displays historic vessels used in sea, air, and space exploration as well as military operations. The Intrepid Museum.Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Tickets cost $38 per adult and $28 per child over 4 years old and can be purchased on the Intrepid Museum’s website. Veterans and military service members receive free admission. One of the museum’s top attractions is a self-guided tour of the USS Growler submarine. The line to enter the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Every time I’ve visited the Intrepid Museum, there has been a line to enter the submarine due to the attraction’s popularity and small, enclosed spaces. The line moved quickly when I visited in May 2024 — I only waited for about 15 minutes. The USS Growler patrolled the seas on top-secret missions off the coast of Russia during the Cold War. The USS Growler on its launch day.Naval History and Heritage Command Commissioned in 1958, the USS Growler carried Regulus II sea-to-surface missiles armed with nuclear warheads. The looming threat of the submarine’s firepower acted as a deterrent to prevent other countries from using their nuclear arsenals. The submarine now floats in the Hudson River with its top deck visible from the dock of the museum. The USS Growler submarine at the Intrepid Museum.John Arehart/Shutterstock Growler was decommissioned in 1964 and awarded to the Intrepid Museum in 1988. The Intrepid Museum spent over $1 million repairing the submarine in 2008 when holes were discovered in its hull during a museum-wide renovation, The New York Times reported. Exhibits provided a brief history of the USS Growler and the nuclear missiles it carried before entering the submarine. An exhibit about the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The first Regulus missiles had a range of 500 miles. Regulus II missiles could travel twice that distance. There was also a sample doorway to make sure guests could walk through the submarine. A sample doorway size before entering the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider To visit the USS Growler, guests had to be at least 40 inches tall and had to be able to pass through this doorway without assistance. The first stop inside the submarine was one of the USS Growler’s two missile hangars. The missile hangar.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Each hangar could hold two Regulus I missiles, which each measured 33 feet long, according to the National Air and Space Museum. In the navigation compartment, crew members plotted courses and tracked Growler’s position. The navigation compartment.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Growler used a binnacle — a stand that holds a ship’s compass — and SINS — the Ship’s Inertial Navigation System — to navigate through the seas. The missile checkout and guidance center was once a top-secret area. The missile checkout and guidance center.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Crew members assigned to the missile checkout and guidance center were in charge of maintaining, firing, and guiding the trajectory of the Regulus missiles. Launching a Regulus missile took about 15 minutes. Officers on the USS Growler lived in staterooms that held two to three people. The officers’ stateroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Officers acted as leaders and commanders of the crew, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the submarine. Their staterooms featured folding sinks and desks with chairs that included storage drawers to maximize the tight quarters. Officers had access to their own shower. A shower.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Crew members shared a separate washroom. Officers used the wardroom to eat, socialize, and hold meetings. The wardroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The wardroom was furnished with laminate walls and vinyl seating booths, popular interior design trends post-World War II. Officers’ meals were cooked in the galley and served from the wardroom pantry. The wardroom pantry.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The USS Growler carried all of the food and supplies it would need to sustain itself during patrols that lasted over two months. A storekeeper kept track of non-food supplies such as light bulbs, pens, and toilet paper. The USS Growler’s commanding officer enjoyed the only private room on the entire submarine as its highest-ranked leader. The commanding officer’s stateroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The room featured a telephone and a bed that folded up into seating. The chief petty officers’ quarters were nicknamed the “goat locker.” The chief petty officers’ quarters.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Chief petty officers helped train new submariners and acted as leaders and liaisons between officers and crew members. The nickname “goat locker” dates back to 1893, when the rank of chief petty officer was established. Chief petty officers were put in charge of the goats that were kept on ships to produce milk, and the animals’ pens were located in their quarters, according to the Naval History and Heritage Command. Yeomen handled clerical and administrative work aboard the USS Growler’s tiny office. An office.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Yeomen wrote reports, sorted files, and maintained crew members’ service records. A ladder in the bridge trunk led to the bridge of the submarine. The bridge trunk.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider When the USS Growler traveled on the surface of the water, the bridge provided a vantage point for crew members to surveil the surrounding ocean. Seeing how far down I was in the submarine was striking. I couldn’t imagine what it must have been like to serve on a two-month-long patrol with no fresh air or sunlight. The control room and attack center contained a dizzying number of buttons, dials, and other instruments. The control room and attack center.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Crew members monitored the USS Growler’s function with data gathered in the control room and attack center. Here, the commanding officer would give orders to the crew. The control and attack center.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The crew members who sat in the chairs directed the USS Growler’s movements with three steering wheels that controlled different angles and movements. The room also featured two periscopes: one for observation and one for attacks. A periscope.pio3/Shutterstock The periscope used for observation featured a wider view, while the attack periscope had higher magnification capabilities. A call signal station could signal different areas of the submarine such as the wardroom, the office, and the control room. A call signal station.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Each room had a corresponding number that crew members could dial. The sonar room also aided Growler’s navigation. The sonar room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Sonar stands for sound navigation and ranging. The USS Growler used passive sonar, a system of underwater microphones that listen to the ocean and detect sound waves, to track other vessels and navigate its own positions. Passive sonar is a more discreet alternative to active sonar, which sends a pulse of energy through the water to detect objects. Crew members communicated with other ships in the radio room. The radio room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The USS Growler could only send messages at periscope depth. Lower down in the ocean, it could receive low-frequency signals, but couldn’t send any outgoing messages. Meals were prepared in the galley. The galley.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider A meal schedule from 1962 listed dishes such as fried chicken, clam chowder, hamburgers, and meatloaf with gravy. In the scullery, Growler crew members washed dishes and compacted trash. The scullery.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Trash was disposed of in weighted tubes that wouldn’t float to the surface and give away the submarine’s location. The crew’s mess was the only common space on the USS Growler. The crew’s mess.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider It functioned as the dining room as well as a place for crew members to play games and watch movies. Growler’s largest sleeping area contained 46 bunks. The crew’s quarters.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The green straps on the beds kept crew members from rolling out of the bunks during rough seas. The crew’s washroom featured two showers. The crew’s washroom.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Showers were a rare luxury for crew members on the USS Growler. A plaque displayed in the room read that some sailors said they never showered once during their two-month patrols. A distillation system boiled seawater, filtering out the salt to supply fresh water. Distillers.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The distilled water was used for cooling the submarine’s diesel engines, cooking food, washing dishes, and bathing. Growler’s three diesel engines were located in the engine room. The engine room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The engines were soundproofed. Sailors controlled Growler’s speed in the maneuvering room, with officers communicating orders from the control room. The maneuvering room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider The USS Growler’s maximum speed was 12 knots, or 14 mph, while submerged and 14 knots, or 16 mph, while surfaced. In addition to carrying nuclear missiles, the USS Growler was also armed with torpedoes. The aft torpedo room.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider Nine crew members slept in the aft torpedo room, where weapons like the Mark 37 torpedo were kept. I was relieved to see the sky again as I exited the USS Growler, and in awe of service members who spent months at a time on the vessel. Leaving the USS Growler.Talia Lakritz/Business Insider As the only nuclear-missile submarine in the US that’s open to the public, visiting the USS Growler is absolutely worth a trip to the Intrepid Museum. I was fascinated by how self-sufficient the submarine was as it carried out top-secret patrols. It was hard to believe that 90 crew members operated in such small spaces for extended periods of time. With its supply of nuclear missiles kept at the ready during the Cold War, the stakes couldn’t have been higher to keep the USS Growler running smoothly and efficiently. The stakes remain high today as US Navy submarines continue to patrol waters connected to regional conflicts. Read the original article on Business Insider Source link #toured #nuclearmissile #submarine #open #public Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Police say Liverpool parade collision not terrorism – ESPN Police say Liverpool parade collision not terrorism – ESPN Police say Liverpool parade collision not terrorism ESPNMan arrested after car hits crowd celebrating Liverpool’s soccer trophy AxiosLiverpool FC Victory Parade: Driver Plows Into Crowd The New York TimesDriver arrested after vehicle plows into crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during celebration Fox NewsA day of joy and celebration for Liverpool turned into one of horror The Guardian Source link #Police #Liverpool #parade #collision #terrorism #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The start-ups working on cheap innovation The start-ups working on cheap innovation Devina Gupta Business reporter Mansukh Prajapati An earthquake changed the life of Mansukh Prajapati For Mansukh Prajapati, childhood in the western Indian city of Morbi began before sunrise, with a six-mile walk to collect clay for their family business. “My father was a potter,” he recalls. Often he would wake up to the rhythmic sound of his father at work at his potter’s wheel. “My mother and I would get up at four in the morning and walk for miles every day to get clay.” Used for storing water, clay pots were a common item in Indian households in the 1970s. But the income from making pots was meagre and the profession also came with social stigma. “Nobody wanted to their daughter married in a potter’s family,” Mr Prajapati says. “They feared she will be burdened with endless labour.” Aged 31, a natural disaster marked the turning point for Mr Prajapati. The devastating earthquake that hit Gujarat in 2001 destroyed his family home and left a pile of smashed clay pots in the courtyard. “A local reporter wrote that ‘the poor people’s fridge is broken’,” Mr Prajapati says. “Clay pots keep water cool in the summer, so they are just like a fridge. The thought got stuck in my head. So, I decided to make a fridge out of clay that doesn’t need electricity.” With no formal training, Mr Prajapati started experimenting with designs and materials. “I first tried to make it like the modern fridge and even added a water tank, but nothing worked’, he says. “At one point I had $22,000 (£17,000) in loans and had to sell my house and small workshop. But I knew I had to keep going.” It took four years of tinkering to come up with a design that worked – a small clay cabinet with a water talk on the top and storage shelves below. As water trickles through the cabinet’s porous clay walls, it naturally cools the interior. Mr Prajapati says it can keep fruit and vegetables fresh for at least five days – no electricity needed. He named it MittiCool or the clay that stays cool. At $95 its affordable and now sold through 300 stores in India and exported to countries including the ***, Kenya, and UAE. “Fridges are a dream for many poor families,” Mr Prajapati says. “And such dreams should be within reach.” MittiCool The affordable MittiCool fridge is made from clay Mr Prajapati’s innovation is part of a growing wave of grassroots entrepreneurship in India, driven by necessity. Prof Anil Gupta who runs the Honeybee Network, a platform for supporting such ventures, call these “frugal innovations”. “It is a mindset,” says Prof Gupta. “Frugal innovation is about making solutions affordable, accessible, and available. Many of these innovators don’t have formal education but are solving real world problems.” It’s difficult to put a number on such businesses, as there has never been an in-depth study. Prof Gupta says such start-ups are crucial because they provide jobs in rural areas and start a cycle of economic change. For example, Mr Prajapati now employs 150 people in his workshop and has branched out into cookware, clay water filters and is experimenting with homes made of clay. Bijayshanti Tongbram Botanist turned entrepreneur Bijayshanti Tongbram shows the fibres in lotus stems Another start-up that’s hoping for similar success, is run by Bijayshanti Tongbram in the northeastern state of Manipur. She lives in Thanga village which is home to one of India’s largest freshwater lakes, Loktak. Here lotus flowers bloom in abundance. “People in my village use the petals of lotus flowers for religious offerings. But their stems often go to waste and that’s what I wanted to change and thought of doing something sustainable,” she says. A botanist by profession, Ms Tongbram developed a way to extract silk-like fibres from the lotus stems and now leads a team of 30 women in her village who spin the threads into a yarn and weaves them into unique scarves and garments. “It takes two months, and 9,000 lotus stems to make one scarf,” she says. Ms Tongbram pays the women $80 a month. “This isn’t just about fashion. I am giving women in my village a chance to do something other than fishing and earn money,” she says. Like many small business owners, she wants to scale-up and find new markets, perhaps overseas. “Funding is the biggest challenge,” she says. Bijayshanti Tongbram Fibres can be extracted from lotus stems to make a yarn Prof Gupta from the Honeybee network agrees. “There are government schemes and small grants, but rural entrepreneurs often don’t know how to access them. “Even venture capitalists who are looking at IT innovations rarely invest in these kinds of start-ups because of high transaction costs,” he says. Nevertheless, innovators continue to spring up. In Karanataka’s Vijaynagar, Girish Badragond is working on a device to help blind and partially-sighted farmers. His device, described as a smart farming stick, uses soil sensors and weather data to guide its users about the crop conditions and harvests through audio messages and vibrations. “There are so many blind people in India who want to farm but they can’t trust others to guide them. This will help them become independent and empower them,” says Mr Badragond. He has sourced mechanical parts from different shops and is hoping to gain support for commercialising his project soon. For now, he is doing rounds of government exhibitions. “It’s a prototype but I am hopeful that people will support me to change lives of others,” he says. More Technology of Business Source link #startups #working #cheap #innovation Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘Send help’: Chaos, delays as Brisbane Airport hit with blackout, fog ‘Send help’: Chaos, delays as Brisbane Airport hit with blackout, fog Hundreds of passengers have been hit with delays after a blackout plunged Brisbane Airport into darkness as fog blankets the city. The blackout began at about 5.20am on Tuesday after a fault with two substations in the domestic terminal caused the entire section of the airport to go dark, triggering delays. Camera IconThe domestic airport was affected by the blackout for about an hour. X Credit: X However, the backup system was able to keep “general lighting” on. Electricians were on site to begin repairs within about 15 minutes. “Power was restored at 6.20am,” the spokesperson said. “However, there were residual impacts for Qantas and Jetstar passengers as the backlog was cleared.” Passengers have taken to social media to describe the chaos that unfolded as the domestic terminal went dark,with long lines of passengers waiting at the check-in and baggage claim. Camera IconQantas and Jetstar passengers bore the brunt of the backlog. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard Credit: News Corp Australia Dense crowds filled the terminal as they were plunged into darkness, with some describing the scene as “eerie”. “Blackout at Brisbane airport … coffee machines not working … send help,” one person wrote. Another claimed “people are locked in the plane that have landed” as staff scrambled to work through the blackout. One of those impacted was NRL personality Phil Gould, who said the fault caused “no lights, so no flights in or out”. Camera IconPhil “Gus” Gould was among hundreds of passengers facing delays after a blackout at Brisbane Airport. NewsWire/Glenn Campbell Credit: Supplied “Great start to a busy day,” he joked online. “I wonder if they can take off when the sun comes up? Probably can’t because ticket machines couldn’t work.” Camera IconCheck-in and baggage claim were impacted by the blackout. X Credit: X Heavy fog caused further delays on Tuesday morning, however this has also since cleared. “Aircraft continued landing and taking off, however it decreased the speed of movement on the ground,” the spokesperson said. “We thank the passengers for their patience this morning.” Source link #Send #Chaos #delays #Brisbane #Airport #hit #blackout #fog Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Wildfire sparks in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon near Clarno Wildfire sparks in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon near Clarno PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A wildfire sprang up in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon, spurring local fire crews into action, authorities said. According to Central Oregon Fire, the fire started just after 2:30 p.m. about 9 miles north of Clarno and spread over 1,500 acres overnight, bringing it to nearly 2,000 acres total. Currently, crews said the number of structures threatened and evacuation levels are unknown, but Wheeler County Fire and Rescue is working to provide structure protection. ‘An amazing service’: AMR lifeguards back for 26th year The fire is burning through grass, brush and scattered timber in the area, and the cause is still under investigation. Officials shared on X that crews from other nearby departments, including Wheeler County and Gillham County, are coming to assist. Up-to-date information can be found on the Central Oregon Fire Info website. Stay with KOIN 6 as we bring you more on this developing story. 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 #Wildfire #sparks #Central #Oregon #Sunday #afternoon #Clarno Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges – ABC News Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges – ABC News Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges ABC NewsTrump pardons former Virginia sheriff convicted of taking $75K in bribes Fox NewsTrump pardons former Virginia sheriff convicted of bribery, fraud The Washington PostTrump pardons former Culpeper Co. sheriff sentenced to 10 years in cash-for-badges scheme WTOPTrump pardons former sheriff convicted of bribery Reuters Source link #Trump #pardons #Virginia #sheriff #convicted #federal #bribery #charges #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]