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The 30 best beach reads for summer 2025 – New York Post The 30 best beach reads for summer 2025 – New York Post The 30 best beach reads for summer 2025 New York Post17 new books our critics can’t wait to read this summer NPR31 Novels Coming This Summer The New York Times28 Books We Can’t Wait to Read This Summer Vulture30 books to read this summer The Washington Post Source link #beach #reads #summer #York #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Tesla vs. Waymo: The battle of the robotaxis Tesla vs. Waymo: The battle of the robotaxis Tesla vs. Waymo: The battle of the robotaxis Source link #Tesla #Waymo #battle #robotaxis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Judge orders government to facilitate return of deportee after error – The Washington Post Judge orders government to facilitate return of deportee after error – The Washington Post Judge orders government to facilitate return of deportee after error The Washington PostTrump administration must seek return of third man who was improperly deported, judge rules PoliticoJudge rules Trump administration must work to return asylum seeker from Guatemala who was wrongfully deported CNNU.S. orders Trump administration to facilitate the return of Guatemalan deportee CNBCJudge Orders Trump Officials to Seek Return of Guatemalan Man to U.S. The New York Times Source link #Judge #orders #government #facilitate #return #deportee #error #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Teen arrested over Taha Soomro funfair death Teen arrested over Taha Soomro funfair death A teenager has been arrested after the death of a boy at a funfair. Taha Soomro, 16, from Grangetown in Cardiff, died Barry Island Pleasure Park, Vale of Glamorgan, at about 17:00 BST on Friday after suffering a “medical episode”, South Wales Police said. Officers investigating the incident have now arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of assault and he remains in custody. In a statement, the park said staff “did their best to assist the emergency services but, unfortunately, the boy suffered a medical emergency and could not be saved”. It added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very sad time.” Police said Taha’s family were being kept informed about updates in the case and its investigation was ongoing. Source link #Teen #arrested #Taha #Soomro #funfair #death Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nine of a doctor’s 10 children are killed in Israel’s latest strikes in Gaza Nine of a doctor’s 10 children are killed in Israel’s latest strikes in Gaza CAIRO (AP) — The bodies of 79 people killed by Israeli strikes have been brought to hospitals in the past 24 hours, Gaza ‘s Health Ministry said Saturday — a toll that doesn’t include hospitals in the battered north that it said are now inaccessible. The dead over the past day in Israel’s renewed military offensive included nine of a doctor’s 10 children, horrified colleagues and the Health Ministry said. Alaa Najjar, a pediatrician at Nasser Hospital, was on duty at the time and ran home to find her family’s house on fire, Ahmad al-Farra, head of the hospital’s pediatric department, told The Associated Press. Najjar’s husband was severely wounded and their only surviving child, an 11-year-old son, was in critical condition after Friday’s strike in the southern city of Khan Younis, Farra said. The dead children ranged in age from seven months to 12 years old. Khalil Al-Dokran, a spokesperson for Gaza’s Health Ministry, told the AP that two of the children remained under the rubble. There was no immediate comment by Israel’s military on the strike. Earlier Saturday, a statement said Israel’s air force struck over 100 targets throughout Gaza over the past day. The Health Ministry said the new deaths brought the war’s toll to 53,901 since the ******-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the 19 months of fighting. The ministry said 3,747 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed the war on March 18 in an effort to pressure ****** to accept different ceasefire terms. Israel’s pressure on ****** has included a blockade of Gaza and its over 2 million people since early March. This week, the first small number of aid trucks entered the territory and began reaching Palestinians since the blockade began. But they were far fewer than the about 600 trucks a day that had been entering during the ceasefire. Warnings of famine by food security experts, and images of desperate Palestinians jostling for bowls of food at the ever-shrinking number of charity kitchens, led Israel’s allies to press the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow some aid to return. Netanyahu’s government has sought a new aid delivery and distribution system by a newly established U.S.-backed group, but the United Nations and partners have rejected it, saying it allows Israel to use food as a weapon and violates humanitarian principles. Israel may now be changing its approach to let aid groups remain in charge of non-food assistance, according to a letter obtained by the AP. Israel accuses ****** of siphoning off aid but the U.N. and aid groups deny there is significant diversion. The Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel that sparked the war killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and militants abducted 251 others. Israel’s retaliatory offensive, which has destroyed large swaths of Gaza, has killed mostly women and children, according to the Health Ministry, which doesn’t differentiate between civilians and combatants in its count. Israel said it will continue to strike until ****** releases all of the 58 remaining Israeli hostages and disarms. Fewer than half of the hostages still in Gaza are believed to be alive. ****** has said it will only return the remaining hostages in exchange for more ************ prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from the territory. Netanyahu has rejected those terms and has vowed to maintain control over Gaza and facilitate what he refers to as the voluntary emigration of much of its ************ population. ___ Follow AP’s war coverage at Source link #doctors #children #killed #Israels #latest #strikes #Gaza Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Belal Muhammad speaks on loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315: ‘I went against the game plan’ – MMA Fighting Belal Muhammad speaks on loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315: ‘I went against the game plan’ – MMA Fighting Belal Muhammad speaks on loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315: ‘I went against the game plan’ MMA Fighting‘I Went Against The Gameplan’ MMAmania.comBelal Muhammad names potential opponent and timeframe for his return with belief that he’s one win away title contention Bloody ElbowBelal Muhammad admits he ‘went against the gameplan’ in UFC 315 title loss MMA Junkie“An immediate rematch” – MMA fans sends in requests to UFC executives after Belal Muhammad’s training cli Times of India Source link #Belal #Muhammad #speaks #loss #Jack #Della #Maddalena #UFC #game #plan #MMA #Fighting Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

England v Zimbabwe: Shoaib Bashir takes six wickets to seal huge win England v Zimbabwe: Shoaib Bashir takes six wickets to seal huge win In a year when pace bowling will be so crucial to England’s hopes, and with a number of seamers absent, those on show did little to press their claims. The biggest opportunity was to Cook, who has been prolific for Essex. It would be harsh to write off anyone after one Test, and it could be that he picked a bad time to have a poor game. His average speed of 77.9mph was the slowest recorded by an England seamer since 2006 and was not compensated by accuracy. Atkinson has credit in the bank after 52 wickets in 2024 and will surely improve, while Tongue showed glimpses of why England rate him so highly. In his three-Test career, he has been England’s second-fastest bowler behind Mark Wood. At least Stokes was able to get through three sprightly spells across the match, including bowling the first over on Saturday. When he returned in the afternoon, he found extra bounce to Madhevere and Brook clung to his flying one-hander. Bashir was undercooked before this Test, being sent on loan from Somerset to Glamorgan. He improved the more he bowled, a fuller length and straighter line to better the five-wicket haul he took in this ground against West Indies last year. The lbw to get Williams was fortunate and Curran surrendered, but the flight to Tafadwa Tsiga, who charged and was bowled, was delightful. Blessing Muzarabani holed out and Raza sliced to slip. When Tanaka Chivanga was lbw, Bashir had the first six-wicket haul by an England spinner in a home Test since Moeen Ali in 2017. Source link #England #Zimbabwe #Shoaib #Bashir #takes #wickets #seal #huge #win Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

How could Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ work, and should Canada be part of it? – National How could Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ work, and should Canada be part of it? – National Canada’s national security would benefit from participation in U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defence plan, policy experts say. But it will likely take years — if not decades — to fully implement. “Of course you want an alliance system where you’re working together,” said Rob Huebert, a political science professor at the University of Calgary and interim director of the Centre for Military Security and Strategic Studies. “We’re a little power next to the world’s biggest power, and that’s just part of the reality.” 1:26 China slams Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’, says it risks an arms race The Prime Minister’s Office confirmed Tuesday that the federal government’s talks with the U.S. about a new economic and security partnership “naturally include strengthening NORAD and related initiatives such as the Golden Dome.” Story continues below advertisement “We are conscious that we have an ability, if we so choose, to complete the Golden Dome with investments and partnership, and it’s something that we are looking at and something that has been discussed at a high level,” Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Wednesday. Trump said while announcing his concept for the estimated US$175-billion system that “Canada has called us and they want to be a part of it,” adding the country will have to “pay their fair share.” Carney would not say how much money Canada would be willing to spend on the project. How would a Golden Dome work? Despite tensions over trade and defence spending under the Trump administration, experts say it’s natural for Canada to play a role in a new continental missile defence system, given the evolving threat environment — particularly in the Arctic. Story continues below advertisement Golden Dome is envisioned to include ground- and space-based capabilities, including potentially hundreds of satellites. These would be able to detect and stop missiles at all four major stages of a potential attack: detecting and destroying them before a launch, intercepting them in their earliest stage of flight, stopping them mid-course in the air, or halting them in the final minutes as they descend toward a target. The space-deployed components alone would make the system far more advanced than the Iron Dome, the name collectively used for Israel’s multilayered missile defence system that was developed with U.S. support. The Iron Dome system itself specializes in shooting down short-range rockets. It works alongside two other systems: The Arrow, which operates outside the atmosphere and intercepts long-range missiles, and David’s Sling, which is meant to intercept medium-range missiles. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Israel says its missile defence system is over 90 per cent effective. Last year, when Iran attacked Israel with hundreds of drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, the Israeli military said 99 per cent of those projectiles were intercepted. 3:10 Israel weighs how to react to Iran’s drone, missile attacks Richard Shimooka, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute who studies defence policy, said the Golden Dome system will need to have an effective zero-per cent failure rate, given the far deadlier missiles it will be tasked with intercepting. Story continues below advertisement “This is orders of magnitude greater than anything Iron Dome seeks to achieve,” he told Global News. “Israel is a small, contiguous country — most of the missiles that are hitting Israel can travel less than 100 kilometres.” Shimooka continued: “(For the Golden Dome) we’re talking about missiles that at a minimum have to hit around 4,000 kilometres, that use suborbital trajectories … They’ll likely be nuclear missiles, so you can’t just say ‘oops’ if you miss one, because that means a city is getting levelled.” The idea of a space-based defence system dates back to former U.S. president Ronald Reagan’s short-lived “Star Wars” project, which was abandoned in the 1980s due to insufficient technology. When could it become operational? Trump said Tuesday he expects the system will be “fully operational before the end of my term,” which ends in 2029, a timeline experts say is not realistic. Story continues below advertisement “I’d be surprised if you’ll see this happen by the end of the next president’s term,” Shimooka said, citing not just budget constraints and cuts being pushed by Republicans in Congress but also the complexity of the proposed system. What’s more likely, Shimooka and others say, is an initial phase of the plan could be in the earliest stages of operations years down the road, with the full system not up and running until the next decade at the earliest. How would Canada benefit? Canada and the United States already work together through the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, which can detect and shoot down some missile threats such as cruise missiles. Trending Now Trump’s photo ‘evidence’ of South African white genocide was captured in Congo Canada Post workers will refuse overtime as union starts strike action However, Canada is not part of the U.S. ballistic missile defence system under U.S. Northern Command, which currently has sole authority to shoot down those missiles. Story continues below advertisement “We are not in the room for some of the discussions that are pretty critical for North American defence,” Shimooka said. 1:19 Canada must respond in an ‘integrated way’ to different threats, including missiles: Anand Former prime minister Paul Martin announced in 2005 that Canada would not join the U.S. system, which was developed primarily to counter North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program. In the decades since, experts say the threat environment has evolved to the point where deterrence through defence is necessary. “The Russians and the ******** are at our doorstep,” said retired Maj.-Gen. Scott Clancy, the former director of operations for NORAD. “They use their bombers to approach our airspace, they use their submarines to approach our waters, they go miles off our coastlines and could attack us without warning at any given time.” Story continues below advertisement The Pentagon has warned for years that the newest missiles developed by China and Russia are so advanced that updated countermeasures are necessary. In 2023, experts told the House of Commons and Senate defence committees that Canada should look toward multilayered air and missile defence systems that can intercept the growing variety of threats, from drones and submarine-launched missiles to space-deployed weapons, hypersonic missiles and ICBMs. “If you can counter these things, then it diminishes the reality of the strike happening in the first place by deterring it,” Clancy said. Counter to what Canada argued in 2005, he added, “You have to achieve real defensive capability to achieve deterrence.” What could Canada contribute? In March, Carney announced a $6-billion radar purchase from Australia and an expansion of military operations in the Arctic. Story continues below advertisement The Over-the-Horizon Radar system is expected to provide early warning radar coverage from the Canada-United States border into the Arctic and is part of the government’s previously announced $40-billion NORAD modernization plan. 4:36 Carney announces Canada will partner with Australia on Arctic over-the-horizon radar system Last year’s defence policy update committed to an investment in integrated air and missile defence. Those capabilities will almost certainly contribute to a Golden Dome system, experts said. Trump has said he wants all new space-deployed systems to be built in the U.S. Shimooka said Canada would likely not want to contribute to that effort, given the costs and complexity involved, but could play a role in its operation. ********* investment in the Golden Dome could help Canada finally reach NATO’s target of spending at least two per cent of GDP on defence, which Carney aims to hit by 2030. Story continues below advertisement “It makes sense geo-strategically, it makes sense financially, it makes sense for us as a secure and stable ally within the western world,” Clancy said. —With files from Global’s Touria Izri and The Associated Press More on Canada More videos Source link #Trumps #Golden #Dome #work #Canada #part #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners in second day of major exchange Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners in second day of major exchange The news came hours after Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack that left at least 15 people injured, according to local officials. Kyiv and Moscow agreed to swap 1,000 prisoners from each side during talks in Istanbul last week. Source link #Russia #Ukraine #swap #hundreds #prisoners #day #major #exchange Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

F1 LIVE: Follow live updates from Monaco Grand Prix qualifying – PlanetF1 F1 LIVE: Follow live updates from Monaco Grand Prix qualifying – PlanetF1 F1 LIVE: Follow live updates from Monaco Grand Prix qualifying PlanetF1Formula One 2025: Monaco Grand Prix qualifying updates – live The GuardianPiastri on Monaco 2-stop rule: It’s complicated ESPNF1 hopes extra pit stops bring more excitement in the glamorous but dull Monaco Grand Prix AP NewsHow to bet on 2025 Monaco Grand Prix: Where to bet, F1 apps, betting sites, DraftKings, BetMGM, FanDuel promos CBS Sports Source link #LIVE #Follow #live #updates #Monaco #Grand #Prix #qualifying #PlanetF1 Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Alabama paid a law firm millions to defend its prisons. It used AI and turned in fake citations | Alabama Alabama paid a law firm millions to defend its prisons. It used AI and turned in fake citations | Alabama In less than a year-and-a-half, Frankie Johnson, a man incarcerated at the William E Donaldson prison outside Birmingham, Alabama, says he was stabbed around 20 times. In December of 2019, Johnson says, he was stabbed “at least nine times” in his housing unit. In March of 2020, an officer handcuffed him to a desk following a group therapy meeting, and left the unit, after which another prisoner came in and stabbed him five times. In November of the same year, Johnson says, he was handcuffed by an officer and brought to the prison yard, where another prisoner attacked him with an ice pick, stabbing him “five to six times”, as two correctional officers looked on. According to Johnson, one of the officers had actually encouraged his attacker to carry out the assault in retaliation for a previous argument between Johnson and the officer. In 2021, Johnson filed a lawsuit against Alabama prison officials for failing to keep him safe, rampant violence, understaffing, overcrowding and pervasive corruption in Alabama prisons. To defend the case, the Alabama attorney general’s office turned to a law firm that for years has been paid millions of dollars by the state to defend its troubled prison system: Butler Snow. State officials have praised Butler Snow for their experience in defending prison cases – and specifically William Lunsford, head of the constitutional and civil rights litigation practice group at the firm. But now, the firm is facing sanctions by the federal judge overseeing Johnson’s case after an attorney at the firm, working with Lunsford, cited cases generated by artificial intelligence – which turned out not to exist. It is one of a growing number of instances in which attorneys around the country have faced consequences for including false, AI-generated information in official legal filings. A database attempting to track the prevalence of the cases has identified 106 instances around the globe in which courts have found “AI hallucinations” in court documents. Last year, an attorney was suspended for one year from practicing law in the federal middle district of Florida, after a committee found he had cited fabricated AI-generated cases. In California earlier this month, a federal judge ordered a firm to pay more than $30,000 in legal fees after they included false AI-generated research in a brief. At a hearing in Birmingham on Wednesday in Johnson’s case, the US district judge Anna Manasco said that she was considering a wide range of sanctions – including fines, mandated continuing legal education, referrals to licensing organizations and temporary suspensions – against Butler Snow, after the attorney, Matthew Reeves, used ChatGPT to add false citations to filings related to ongoing deposition and discovery disputes in the case. She suggested that so far, the disciplinary actions that have been meted out around the country have not gone far enough. The current case is “proof positive that those sanctions were insufficient”, she told the lawyers. “If they were, we wouldn’t be here.” During the hearing, attorneys with Butler Snow were effusively apologetic, and said they would accept whatever sanctions Manasco determined were appropriate. They also pointed to a firm policy that requires attorneys to seek approval when using AI for legal research. Reeves attempted to take full responsibility. “I was aware of the limitations on use [of AI], and in these two instances I did not comply with policy,” Reeves said. “I would hope your honor would not punish my colleagues.” Attorneys with Butler Snow were appointed by the Alabama attorney general’s office and are being paid by the state to defend Jefferson Dunn, the former commissioner of the Alabama department of corrections, in the case. Lunsford, who holds the contract with the state for the case, said that he had begun conducting a review of prior filings to make sure that there weren’t more instances of false citations. “This is very fresh and raw,” Lunsford told Manasco. “The firm’s response to this is not complete yet.” Manasco said that she would allow Butler Snow to file a motion within 10 days to explain what their process will be for addressing the problem before making a decision regarding sanctions. The use of the fake AI citations in the case came to light in relation to a scheduling dispute in the case. Attorneys with Butler Snow had contacted Johnson’s attorneys to set up a deposition of Johnson, who is still in prison. Johnson’s attorneys objected to the proposed dates, pointing to outstanding documents that they felt they were entitled to prior to Johnson being deposed. But in a court filing on 7 May, Butler Snow countered that case law mandated Johnson be deposed expeditiously. “The Eleventh Circuit and district courts routinely authorize incarcerated depositions when proper notice is given and the deposition is relevant to claims or defenses, notwithstanding other discovery disputes,” they wrote. The attorneys listed four cases ostensibly backing up their assertion. It turns out they were all made up. While some of the cited cases resembled citations for real cases, none of them were relevant to the issue before the court. For instance, one was for a 2021 case entitled Kelley v City of Birmingham, but according to lawyers for Johnson, “the sole existing case styled as Kelley v. City of Birmingham that Plaintiff’s counsel could identify was decided by the Alabama Court of Appeals in 1939 regarding the resolution of a speeding ticket”. Earlier this week, lawyers for Johnson filed a motion pointing out the fabrications, and suggested they were the product of “generative artificial intelligence”. They also found another apparently fabricated citation in a prior filing related to a dispute over discovery. The very next day, Manasco scheduled a hearing to determine whether the Butler Snow attorneys should be sanctioned. “In the light of the seriousness of the accusation, the court has conducted independent searches for each allegedly fabricated citation, to no avail,” she wrote. In a declaration to the court, Reeves said that he had been reviewing the filings that were drafted by a more junior colleague, and wanted to include citations for what he “believed to be well-established points of law”. “I knew generally about ChatGPT,” Reeves wrote, continuing that he put in a search for supporting case law he needed for the motions, which “immediately identified purportedly applicable citations for those points of law”. But in his “haste to finalize the motions and get them filed”, he “failed to verify the case citations returned by ChatGPT through independent review in Westlaw or Pacer before including them.” “I sincerely regret this lapse in diligence and judgment,” Reeves wrote. “I take full responsibility.” Cases in which false AI content is making its way into legal filings appear to be increasing in frequency, said Damien Charlotin, a Paris-based legal researcher and academic who is attempting to track the cases. “I’m seeing an acceleration,” he said. “There are so many cases from the past few weeks and months compared to before.” So far, though, the response by courts to the problem has been remarkably lenient, Charlotin said. The more serious sanctions – including large fines and suspensions – tend to come when lawyers fail to take responsibility for their mistakes. “I don’t expect it to last,” Charlotin said. “I think at some point everyone will be on notice.” In addition to the Johnson case, Lunsford and Butler Snow have contracts to work on several expansive civil rights cases against the Alabama department of corrections – including one brought by the United States Department of Justice under Donald Trump in 2020 that identifies many of the same wide-ranging systemic issues that Johnson pointed to in his suit, and alleges that the conditions violate the eighth amendment prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The contract for that case alone was worth nearly $15m dollars over two years at one point. Some Alabama lawmakers have questioned the amount that the state is spending on the firm to defend the cases. But it doesn’t appear that the mistake this week has shaken the attorney general’s confidence in Lunsford or Butler Snow to continue with their work, so far. On Wednesday, Manasco asked a lawyer with the attorney general’s office, who was present at the hearing, whether or not they would stick with Butler Snow. “Mr Lunsford remains the attorney general’s counsel of choice,” he responded. Source link #Alabama #paid #law #firm #millions #defend #prisons #turned #fake #citations #Alabama Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

2025 Lexus LX700h review: Quick drive 2025 Lexus LX700h review: Quick drive Lexus recently unveiled its updated 2025 LX range which – apart from gaining some new tech features – is also bolstered by the addition of a new hybrid variant known as the LX700h. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert Pairing the 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 from the LX600 with an electric motor that sits between the engine the 10-speed automatic transmission, the LX700h’s outputs are bumped up to 341kW and 790Nm, versus 305kW and 650Nm for the lesser non-hybrid. While the refreshed LX range is Australia-bound this year, the LX700h is yet to be confirmed for our market. Even so, we managed to snare a test vehicle in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where the opulent 4WD SUV just went on *****. The LX700h has the same 700mm maximum wading depth as other variants – thanks to a waterproof casing for the battery – and is fitted with a second starter motor on top of the regular alternator so the car can start its engine independently of the electric motor if required. Chassis strengthening measures include the addition of a third cross-member to support the hybrid battery, as well as redesigned mounting cushions that attach to the upper body. These upgrades are claimed to improve rigidity and reduce vibrations on the road. WATCH: Paul’s video review of the 2023 Lexus LX600 Ultra Luxury Also new are strengthened rear engine mounts, along with a revised position for the under-slung spare wheel to accommodate the battery without compromising the departure angle. In addition, the 12-volt battery moves from the engine to the rear of the vehicle. Other improvements include a 12.3-inch widescreen digital instrument cluster that replaces the previous 8.0-inch screen (and is available across the revamped LX lineup), an ‘air bladder’ in the front seats claimed to reduce fatigue, and a new electronic gear selector in the hybrid model. Added safety features include autonomous emergency braking for intersections, and a new driver monitoring camera that watches the driver’s eyes and can instruct the vehicle to pull itself over on the side of the road if the driver is detected to be unresponsive. How much does the Lexus LX700h cost? We tested the Lexus LX700h in the United Arab Emirates, where the entry-level Signature model is priced from AED590,000 (A$251,950) while the flagship LX700h F Sport starts at an eye-watering AED635,000 (A$271,170). Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert For now, these figures are hypothetical for Australia as the hybrid model is yet to be confirmed for our market. However, if the LX700h is eventually offered here and local pricing is reflective of the LX700h’s UAE prices, it would put the Lexus up against the likes of the Range Rover, BMW X7 M60 xDrive, Mercedes-AMG GLS63 and Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid. Of these rivals, only the Range Rover could lay claim to be a genuine all-terrainer. Whether or not any Rangie owners actually venture beyond the beaten track is another matter. In Australia, the updated 2025 Lexus LX range starts from $158,700 for the LX500d Luxury, and tops out at $220,950 for the LX600 Ultra Luxury – we’d expect the LX700h to carry a premium over the equivalent LX600. Read our full price and specs story here. To see how the Lexus LX lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool What is the Lexus LX700h like on the inside? The leather-lined Lexus LX700h is largely as per the lesser LX600 inside, and in updated form it features a fully digitised instrument panel that does away with the analogue secondary gauges of the non-hybrid variant. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert The LX700h also sports a Prius-style e-shifter in lieu of the conventional gearshift in the LX600 A 12.3-inch touchscreen mounted atop the dashboard controls most of the infotainment functions, while a 7.0-inch secondary touchscreen that sits below it displays mostly driving-related data such as ride height, throttle and brake position and the lateral inclination of the vehicle. This screen can also be used to control the HVAC settings. There are physical buttons and twist knobs to select drive mode, set ride height, engage the centre differential, select low range and engage Downhill Assist/Crawl Control. The overall interface is a bit of a hotch-potch as there’s far too much for the eye to take in at a glance. That said, once you’re familiar with the vehicle your eyes and brain figure out which bits to filter out when not needed. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert The LX700h features a digital overhead mirror rather than a conventional reflective unit and, while I’m usually not a fan of the former, in the Lexus it functions quite well, providing a clear and unobstructed view of the road behind. The front seats are superbly comfortable and supportive, so my spine and torso were none the worse for wear after a full-day safari that encompassed highway schlepping, some rock/gravel traversing and gliding up and down sand dunes as the sun was setting. The second-row seats are heated, cooled, and and are adequately comfortable for the two window-seat occupants, but the unlucky sod in the centre pew will have drawn the short straw as they’d be occupying the space designated for the armrest and the largedriveshaft tunnel eats into their legroom. There are air-conditioning vents for the rear occupants, two USB-C ports, a power outlet, map pockets in the back of the front seats, and rear shades to cover the large side windows. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert As for the third-row seats, they’re more spacious than is the case with most seven-seaters, but you wouldn’t want to be cooped up back there for too long as your knees end up almost chest high. Luggage capacity is a paltry 204 litres with the third-row seats in the upright position due to the hybrid battery pack eating into the cargo bay. Even when the rear seats are folded, they sit on top of the battery pack, so you still only get 878 litres of space. To see how the Lexus LX lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool What’s under the bonnet? The LX700h packs a 3.4-litre V6 twin-turbo petrol and 10-speed automatic, as per the LX600, but integrates an electric motor-generator with a clutch between the engine and transmission. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert Outputs of 341kW and 790Nm are a handy bump on the 305kW/650Nm eked out by the LX600, although weight also bloats out to 2780kg with the added hybrid componentry (versus 2660kg for the non-hybrid LX600). As with the LX600, the petrol-electric model is equipped with full-time four-wheel drive system and a low-range transfer case. Lexus refers to the LX700h’s powertrain as a “high-performance parallel hybrid” that offers “the reliability and durability customers expect when heading deep into bush or snow”. The LX700h is the brand’s first parallel hybrid to feature both an alternator and a starter motor, reducing reliance on the electric motor. This enables engine ignition independent of the electric motor, with the alternator powering the 12V auxiliary battery. It also allows functions like ride height adjustment and Active Traction Control 2 (A-TRAC) to continue to operate even when the electric motor isn’t in use. Out in the real world, the hybrid powertrain gels relatively seamlessly, with the interface between petrol engine and electric motor calibrated in such a way that you wouldn’t necessarily detect from behind the wheel that there are two separate elements providing propulsion. Where the instant grunt of the electric motor proves especially useful is when crawling over rocks or manoeuvring between tight obstacles as it allows for precise throttle control at low speeds. The hybrid powertrain also improves performance out on open tarmac roads, and our seat-of-the pants impression suggests the big SUV could dispatch the 0-100km/h sprint in about 6.0 seconds. To see how the Lexus LX lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool How does the Lexus LX700h drive? As per the LX600, the LX700h shares its body-on-frame GA-F platform (with a solid axle at the rear and double-wishbone setup up front) with the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert The Lexus LX700h is a reasonably pleasant chariot to pedal, although its sheer opulence and raft of electronic driver aids can’t mask the fact that it has a truck chassis. As such, its steering lacks the crispness and precision you’d get in a BMW X7, Mercedes GLS or Range Rover; while Porsche’s Cayenne sits in a different universe dynamically. The Lex is a sizeable entity (measuring 5100mm long and 1990mm wide), so slotting it into tight parking spaces isn’t the easiest exercise. That said, the reversing camera and parking sensors take the guesswork out of backing into narrow spots. Out on the open road, the Lexus lacks the firmly planted feel of the ******* luxo-SUVs and Range Rover, with its somewhat vague and floaty responses belying its utilitarian underpinnings. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert Ride quality is generally okay, although it gets jiggly over high-frequency bumps. This was particularly evident over a corrugated gravel road that we traversed during our test. Adaptive hydraulic suspension enables ride height to be raised from the standard 210mm to over 250mm when crawling over large rocks or tackling towering sand dunes, so the LX700h isn’t lacking versus its blue-collar LandCruiser 300 cousin (235mm clearance) in this regard. The LX700h is also the first hybrid Lexus with a wading depth comparable to combustion-powered off-roaders at 700mm, with the hybrid battery sitting within a specially designed waterproof casing under the rear floor. The AC inverter, located under the centre console, is also waterproof. It allows for external power supply of up to 1500W or 2400W, depending on the region. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert Our off-road adventures were limited to traversing some rock-strewn trails, gravel tracks and sand-dune surfing under the setting sun. The Lexus was able to conquer it all without breaking a sweat. Only one or two sections required the ride height to be raised, while locking the centre diff ensured the big Lex was able to effortlessly find traction across soft sandy dunes. The LX700h could have tamed rougher terrain than we traversed, but that wouldn’t in any case have been representative of the vehicle’s typical usage pattern in the hands of owners. Few LX700h buyers are likely to bash their $250k Lexus across humungous boulders and get the 22-inch forged rims all dinged up. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert That said, buyers in some markets (such as the US) also have access to an Overtrail model that rides on 18-inch rims with 33-inch all-terrain tyres. This variant also gets locking front and rear differentials and a gloss-****** grille and bodywork trim in lieu of chrome. To see how the Lexus LX lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool What do you get? Lexus hasn’t confirmed if the LX700h is coming to Australia just yet, but given the LX engine variants aren’t tied to specific trim levels, here’s a look at the specification offered across the local LX500d and LX600 lineup for MY25. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert 2025 Lexus LX500d Luxury + LX600 Luxury equipment highlights: 20-inch alloy wheels7-seat configurationSoft-close doors (NEW)Three-beam LED ***********, adaptive high-beam12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment systemDAB+ digital radioSatellite navigationWireless Apple CarPlayWireless Android Auto (NEW)7.0-inch lower screen12.3-inch digital instrument cluster (NEW)6 x USB-C outlets (up from 5)Head-up display“Hey Lexus” natural speech recognition25-speaker Mark Levinson sound system4-zone climate controlCentre console cool box (NEW)Leather upholstery10-way driver and 8-way front passenger seat power adjustmentHeated front seats‘Shimamoku’ wood trimWireless phone charging360-degree cameraMulti-terrain monitorTrailer wiring harness and towing hitchLexus Connected Services with stolen vehicle tracking, automatic collision notification and SOS call functionality LX500d + LX600 Overtrail add (over Luxury): 5-seat configurationSunroofHands-free power tailgate18-inch matte grey alloy wheelsToyo 5 Open Country all-terrain tyresLocking front and rear differentialsBlack grille, bumpers, door handles, wheel arches, mirror caps and door window mouldingsLeather-accented seats in MonolithSumi Ash ****** inlaysCamera IconOvertrail Credit: CarExpertCamera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpertCamera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpertCamera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert LX500d + LX600 Sports Luxury add (over Luxury): 22-inch forged alloy wheels5-seat configurationVentilated front seatsHeated and ventilated second-row seatsHeated steering wheelCentre console cooler boxDigital rear-view mirrorFingerprint identification push-button startPremium leather-accented seats‘Takanoha’ ornamentation – wood veneerDual 11.6-inch rear-seat screensMassaging front seats (NEW)4-way adjustable head restraints (NEW) LX500d + LX600 F Sport add (over Luxury): Darkened 22-inch alloy wheelsSunroofHands-free power tailgateBlacked-out mesh grilleHadori aluminium ornamentationAluminium pedals and scuff platesPerforated F Sport seats with added bolsteringFlare Red interior trim optionTorsen rear limited-slip differentialPerformance dampersAdaptive Variable Suspension5-seat configurationMassaging front seats (NEW)Four-way adjustable head restraints (NEW) LX600 Ultra Luxury adds: Front wireless phone charger (NEW)Dual rear captain’s chairs with:Unique centre-rear console with: To see how the Lexus LX lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool Is the Lexus LX700h safe? The Lexus LX still hasn’t been assessed by ANCAP or Euro NCAP, though its diesel-powered Toyota LandCruiser twin was awarded a five-star safety rating in 2021. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert It comes as standard with a suite of safety features, including: Autonomous emergency brakingFront and rear parking support brake with obstacle and vehicle detectionBlind-spot monitoringAdaptive cruise controlLane departure alertLane-keep assistTraffic sign recognitionEmergency steering assistSafe exit assist (NEW)Emergency driving stop system (NEW) To see how the Lexus LX lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool How much does the Lexus LX700h cost to run? While the LX700h isn’t sold here as yet, the wider LX range is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert Servicing is required every six months or 10,000km, with capped-price servicing offered for 10 services – in other words, for five years or 100,000km. Each of these services is capped at $595. To see how the Lexus LX lines up against the competition, check out our comparison tool CarExpert’s Take on the Lexus LX700h The Lexus LX700h is an accomplished luxo-SUV that provides both hardcore off-road ability as well as carpark cred when you rock up at your exclusive private golf club. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert The new hybrid flagship mightn’t have the on-road finesse you’d get in a Range Rover or any of the ******* super SUVs, but it can venture farther beyond the beaten track than anything else in its segment – arguably apart from a Mercedes G-Wagen. However, the question we’re left asking is whether the LX700h’s added cost and complexity vis-à-vis the cheaper LX600 are justified – though we don’t know just how much it will cost in Australia, yet. The addition of an electric motor brings some advantages in tricky low-speed off-road conditions, as well as marginal fuel economy benefits, but apart from that the non-hybrid LX600 can do everything the LX700h can. However, if you simply must have the most expensive and powerful Lexus SUV on the planet, then the LX700h may hold some appeal for you. Camera Icon2025 Lexus LX700h: Quick drive Credit: CarExpert Interested in buying a Lexus LX? Get in touch with one of CarExpert’s trusted dealers here MORE: Everything Lexus LX ProsThe most luxurious way to go bushGenuinely capable across harsh terrainHybrid powertrain delivers ample gruntConsWho will actually take this off-road?Can’t hide its truck underpinningsGrille is a bit much for the eye Source link #Lexus #LX700h #review #Quick #drive Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Oblivion Remastered’s Agatha Christie-Inspired Quest Oblivion Remastered’s Agatha Christie-Inspired Quest The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim is perhaps one of the most popular games in history, and most of its success is due to its near-perfect execution of the open-world RPG experience. But before Skyrim came out, we had The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, and there we got some of the best quests ever made by Bethesda. The Dark Brotherhood questline is one of the best in gaming history, but one particular quest in that series is a standout. That quest is Whodunit?, a ******* mystery set within the locked walls of Summitmist Manor in Skingrad. This quest is inspired by Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None and pulls off the mystery perfectly. Here’s what you need to know. Whodunit? is one of the best quests in The Elder Scrolls’ history To begin Whodunit?, you’ll have to progress through the Dark Brotherhood questline. You get the mission from Ocheeva after completing “The Lonely Wanderer” and “Bad Medicine.” Next, you’ll be sent to Summitmist Manor in Skingrad, disguised as a guest at a seemingly normal social gathering. But that’s where the craziness starts TES Memory: Whodunit? Six people enter a mansion under the pretext that they are there to hunt for a treasure, but one of them is a paid assassin hired to kill the rest. The twist? You’re the assassin. pic.twitter.com/7DLUQoFNaN — UESP (@UESP_net) March 20, 2020 When you reach the manor, you’re locked inside with five unsuspecting partygoers, and you’re all marked for death. But that’s when the game hits you with the twist. The name of the quest would suggest that you’re here to solve a ******* mystery. But no, you need to eliminate every other guest without raising suspicion. The Cast of (Soon-to-Be) Corpses is colorful. Dovesi Dran is a flirtatious Dunmer. Matilde Petit is a nosy Breton matron. Neville is a wealthy Imperial. Primo Antonius is a former soldier. And Nels the Naughty is a drunken Nord. Each of these characters has quirks, biases, and grudges you can exploit. And the best part is that you can do it in any way or order you want. Best questline EVER presented to us in any TES game out there. Loved this one! — Annonere (@annonere) March 20, 2020 This is SUCH a good quest. I remember saving before going in and replaying it like 4 times. — Crimson Cavalier (@Crimson_Cav) March 20, 2020 The guests in Whodunit? are not just there to die either. They react to events and deaths. Depending on the ******* order and player interactions, surviving guests will begin to suspect one another. In some situations, they might even commit ******* themselves. For instance, if only three guests remain, Dovesi may snap and attack Matilde or Primo, believing she’s defending herself from the true killer. This is the peak of Bethesda’s storytelling This is the kind of gameplay that makes Whodunit? feel like a real puzzle box. All of your choices matter. Who do you kill first, what do you say to whom, and where do you go in the manor? It all matters, so make sure to save before going into the manor, or before any big choice you make while you’re in there. This tone and structure are what make it stand out from other quests in Oblivion Remastered. There’s so much dark comedy and suspense in the whole quest if you want to find it. If you want to, you can even announce that you’re an assassin as soon as you arrive, but the other guests just think you’re a prankster. Unlike most ******* mysteries, Whodunit? doesn’t ask who committed the crime; it asks how you can commit it without being caught. It is one of Oblivion Remastered’s best quests, and we are eternally grateful that Bethesda remastered the game because we get to experience it all again. What is your favorite quest in The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Source link #Oblivion #Remastereds #Agatha #ChristieInspired #Quest Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Aid trickles into Gaza after Israel loosens weeklong blockade Aid trickles into Gaza after Israel loosens weeklong blockade Israel’s 11-week blockade of Gaza has loosened a bit as UN and aid officials say some aid has finally started to arrive in the area though it’s not nearly enough. The much needed aid comes as Israel’s offensive of ****** in Gaza continued on Saturday with health officials saying that more than 70 people have been killed within the last 24 hours. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for Saturday TODAY. Source link #Aid #trickles #Gaza #Israel #loosens #weeklong #blockade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

RFK Jr. asks ********* regulator to reconsider ostrich cull at B.C. farm RFK Jr. asks ********* regulator to reconsider ostrich cull at B.C. farm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has written a letter to the president of the ********* Food Inspection Agency asking that ostriches at a B.C. farm be spared from a planned cull. Kennedy, the U.S. secretary for health and human services, posted a letter on social media dated Friday and addressed to Paul MacKinnon, saying there would be “significant value” in studying the ostriches’ immune response to avian flu. The secretary, who says he spoke with MacKinnon on Thursday about the cull, thanked the ********* agency for what he said was an openness to discussing a collaboration on a long-term study of the roughly 400 birds at Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C. The letter is co-signed by the heads of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and National Institutes of Health, who Kennedy said also took part in the conversation with MacKinnon. Story continues below advertisement “It’s our hope that this collaboration will help us understand how to better protect human and animal populations and perhaps lead to the development of new vaccines and therapeutics,” Kennedy said in the social media post. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. “We at HHS are excited about this opportunity for co-operation among our governments in a promising scientific partnership.” 1:17 B.C. ostrich farm to appeal cull order The letter says the situation requires further evaluation. “We are fully committed to supporting CFIA and ********* farmers in safeguarding both public health and animal ******** and to further studying this important and unique flock for scientific advancement,” it reads. The ********* Food Inspection Agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Katie Pasitney, whose parents own the farm, thanked Kennedy on social media. Trending Now Carney says ‘we discussed tariffs’ in U.S. delegation meeting Trump’s photo ‘evidence’ of South African white genocide was captured in Congo Story continues below advertisement “Thank you for trying to protect innovative science and these animals,” she said in a Facebook post. “Together, I know that we can create the most magical change out of this most challenging opportunity.” Earlier Friday, RCMP said they were investigating the death of an ostrich at the farm, where protesters have gathered to prevent a cull of the birds ordered by federal authorities. More on Health More videos Pasitney posted a video on social media in the morning, saying a large drone had flown over the property between 1 and 2 a.m., and one of their “biggest, beautiful roosters” was shot dead. Pasitney said in a later post that Mounties had been collecting statements from witnesses, and that there was a “clear entry wound and exit wound” through the bird that died. The RCMP have confirmed an ostrich died and they are investigating, but they have not provided details about the circumstances. Mounties previously said they were aware of “increased tensions” and protest activity at the farm after the Federal Court upheld a cull order by the ********* Food Inspection Agency earlier this month. The agency wants the flock culled because of an outbreak of avian flu that killed dozens of the birds in December and January. &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #RFK #asks #********* #regulator #reconsider #ostrich #cull #B.C #farm Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Louisiana inmates used hair trimmers in efforts to escape from New Orleans jail, source says – CNN Louisiana inmates used hair trimmers in efforts to escape from New Orleans jail, source says – CNN Louisiana inmates used hair trimmers in efforts to escape from New Orleans jail, source says CNNNew arrest over escaped Louisiana prisoners as five fugitives still on the run The IndependentHow Did 10 Inmates Escape a New Orleans Jail Without Anyone Noticing? WSJNOPD arrests man accused of helping two escaped inmate WDSUFear and anger in New Orleans turn to calls for action over jail escape: ‘Get it together’ USA Today Source link #Louisiana #inmates #hair #trimmers #efforts #escape #Orleans #jail #source #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival – National Arson suspected as power outage in southeast France disrupts final day of Cannes Film Festival – National A major power outage struck southeastern France on Saturday morning, threatening to jeopardize the Cannes Film Festival’s closing celebrations, including the much-anticipated Palme d’Or ceremony. Police said they have opened an investigation into possible arson. Power was restored hours before the ceremony, around 3 p.m. local time, as music began blasting again from beachfront speakers. The end of the blackout was greeted with loud cheers from locals. Earlier, about 160,000 households in the Alpes-Maritimes department lost electricity after a high-voltage line fell Saturday morning, electricity network operator RTE said on X. The outage came hours after a fire at an electrical substation near Cannes overnight had already weakened the grid. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. “We are looking into the likelihood of a fire being started deliberately,” said a police spokesperson for the French national gendarmerie. Story continues below advertisement In a statement, Laurent Hottiaux, the prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes department, condemned “serious acts of damage to electrical infrastructures” “All resources are mobilized to identify, track down, arrest and bring to justice the perpetrators of these acts,” said Hottiaux. Cannes Film Festival organizers confirmed the outage affected the early activities of Saturday and said the Palais des Festivals — the Croisette’s main venue — had switched to an independent power supply. More on World More videos “All scheduled events and screenings, including the Closing Ceremony, will proceed as planned and under normal conditions,” the statement said. “At this stage, the cause of the outage has not yet been identified. Restoration efforts are underway.” Trending Now Conservatives secure 2 more seats after tight federal election recounts Canada Post workers will refuse overtime as union starts strike action Traffic lights in parts of Cannes and the surrounding city of Antibes stopped working after 10 a.m., leading to traffic jams and confusion in city centers. Most shops along the Croisette remained closed, and local food kiosks were only accepting cash. Train service in Cannes was also disrupted. Screenings at the Cineum, one of the festival’s satellite venues, were briefly suspended, the festival added. The Palme d’Or — the festival’s most prestigious prize — was set to be awarded Saturday night, with top contenders including Joachim Trier’s family drama “Sentimental Value,” Jafar Panahi’s revenge thriller “It Was Just an Accident,” Kleber Mendonça Filho’s political thriller “The Secret Agent,” and Óliver Laxe’s desert road trip “Sirât.” &copy 2025 The ********* Press Source link #Arson #suspected #power #outage #southeast #France #disrupts #final #day #Cannes #Film #Festival #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Postecoglou laughs he’ll do a George Constanza at Spurs Postecoglou laughs he’ll do a George Constanza at Spurs Ange Postecoglou is yet to discuss his Tottenham future with key figures at the club — but the newly feted *********** joked that he’s going to turn up next season anyway. Speculation over Postecoglou’s tenure has been rife due to poor Premier League form, but Europa League glory on Wednesday earned Spurs a first trophy in 17 years. And after being serenaded by thousands of Spurs fans at Friday’s open-top bus parade, where Postecoglou declared “season three is always better than season two”, the 59-year-old was in a buoyant mood as he faced the press on the eve of the season’s final match at home to Brighton. “I should have thought about it a bit more because as somebody rightly pointed out, sometimes they kill off the main character. I could be in strife there,” Postecoglou laughed. “I said even before the game, I really believe we’re just building something and a significant win accelerates that. I really believe that is the case and I am not going to put a limit on what we can achieve. “I certainly believe the possibilities of next year are exciting, knowing I’ve got a group of players now and staff and a club that knows how to win and wants more of it. “Similar to before the game, I haven’t had any discussions with the club. Maybe they were just waiting for clear air to give me some guidance, but I haven’t heard anything from the club.” Pressed on if he had considered both scenarios of staying or leaving, Postecoglou referenced American television sitcom Seinfield and an episode where character George Costanza turns up for work after leaving his job. The ***********, who has two years to run on his original contract, added: “I just refuse to be distracted by anything in terms of the opportunity that was before us. “And since the game, I just wanted to take the opportunity also to enjoy that as well. “I haven’t thought about it. I assume at some point somebody will tell me something. If not, I’m just gonna roll up next year and be a bit like Costanza from Seinfeld. I’ll just sit in the desk and get on with my job.” Spurs players have celebrated a first trophy since 2008 to the max, with jubilant scenes at Friday’s parade book-ended by two nights out in London together. Postecoglou revealed Cristian Romero (toe) and Son Heung-min (foot) will not feature against Brighton whilst Yves Bissouma is a doubt, with a raft of changes expected. “Yeah, we’ll be able to field a team,” Postecoglou said. “I used to be a bit different but I really feel you need to celebrate your achievements properly. That was my message to the boys. “Fair to say they took my words literally and certainly enjoyed themselves. “Like all parties there is one family member who embarrasses you… we’ve had a couple of those, but again, it doesn’t make them bad people and they are probably the first ones you re-invite to the next party. “It does bring them closer, which is how you create a winning culture because I’m sure they want to experience it again together as a group.” Source link #Postecoglou #laughs #hell #George #Constanza #Spurs Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

21 Employees Who Were Subjected To The Worst Humanity Had To Offer 21 Employees Who Were Subjected To The Worst Humanity Had To Offer Something I love to hate is pictures of bad work etiquette, whether it’s bosses, coworkers, or customers. Please accompany me down this 21 picture post looking at these coworkers and being glad you are not them. Courtesy of the r/mildlyinfuriating and r/iamatotalpieceofshit subreddits! 1.The worker who witnessed a villain stealing a sewing machine from someone at an assisted living facility. 2.The employee who had to encounter this self-centered jerk. 3.The worker who had to get their heart broken because of a tenant’s ice-cold heart. 4.This person who hungrily discovered that all of their coworkers were trash. 5.This person who had to become a guardian angel because of a reckless coworker. 6.This worker who thought this mean customer was done until they decided to take it a step further. 7.This construction worker who really hopes this scumbag really needed what they stole. Related: 27 Horrifying Deaths People Can Never, Ever, Ever, Ever Forget Because They Were That Bad 8.This employee who, TBH, probably hates their boss right now. 9.This employee who is expected to travel to poop. 10.This employee who wanted to share something sweet, and then got a rude awakening. 11.This employee, who is reminded how disgusting humans are every time the credits roll. Related: 19 Things Society Glorifies That Are Actually Straight-Up Terrible, And We Need To Stop Pretending Otherwise 12.This employee whose coworker is quite literally a biohazard. 13.This employee who works with someone competing to be the most self-centered person on Earth. 14.This employee who was asking about the status of their raise when their boss sent a picture of themselves at the beach. 15.This employee who got this great gift for hitting all of their targets. 16.This employee, who was forced to drive into the office because it was more collaborative, only to be the sole person there. 17.This employee who was A) told they weren’t nice for Christmas and B) given some M&Ms as a bonus to make them feel better. 18.This employee, who had to sit in sadness and watch a customer make their job more difficult, live and in person. 19.This employee who was entered into a raffle for a snack pack for working on Easter Sunday. 20.This employee who had money stolen from them by a greedy coworker. 21.Finally, this customer at a self-checkout who made a worker scan everything for them. What’s the most entitled thing you’ve ever seen at your place of work? Answer in the comments below or use this Google form to be completely anonymous! Also in Internet Finds: 15 Facebook Marketplace Items You’ll Wish, From The Depths Of Your Soul, You Could Unsee Also in Internet Finds: People Are Confessing Their Absolute Pettiest “Revenge Served Cold” Stories, And It’s Deliciously Entertaining Also in Internet Finds: My Innocence Has Been Destroyed After Learning These Terrible, Disturbing, And Creepy Things Source link #Employees #Subjected #Worst #Humanity #Offer Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Father ripped from family as agents target immigration courts, arresting people after cases dismissed – Los Angeles Times Father ripped from family as agents target immigration courts, arresting people after cases dismissed – Los Angeles Times Father ripped from family as agents target immigration courts, arresting people after cases dismissed Los Angeles TimesImmigrant arrests at courthouses signal new tactic in Trump’s deportation push The Washington Post‘Unprecedented’: ICE Officers Operating Inside Bay Area Immigration Courts, Lawyers Say KQEDICE arrests migrants at courthouses, opens door to fast-track deportations Reuters‘Mayhem’ as ICE officials arrest multiple people at immigration court in Phoenix Arizona Mirror Source link #Father #ripped #family #agents #target #immigration #courts #arresting #people #cases #dismissed #Los #Angeles #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here’s where some of his most showstopping comments stand Trump relishes uttering the outlandish. Here’s where some of his most showstopping comments stand WASHINGTON (AP) — It may start as a casual aside, a wee-hours social post or a much-hyped announcement. Whatever the delivery mechanism, President Donald Trump loves to toss out startling ideas aimed at dropping jaws, commandeering headlines and bolstering his political brand. Never in modern times has a president offered so many off-the-cuff statements with such a potential for wide, even global, impact. His sometimes implausible notions may become reality, or — through repetition — no longer sound so outlandish. At other times, Trump just moves on, either by fashioning a rhetorical off-ramp or finding a way to declare victory. Some ideas, though, just seem to fade away. Here’s a look at some of Trump’s showstopping utterances this term and where they stand. Being gifted a new Air Force One by Qatar WHERE IT STANDS: Moving ahead. BACKSTORY: Trump has embraced the idea of getting a $400 million luxury plane as a gift from oil-rich Qatar for the U.S. to use as Air Force One until Boeing delivers long-delayed new planes to the government. The Pentagon said Wednesday it has accepted the jet for use as Air Force One, but retrofitting the plane to meet security requirements will be costly and take time. And ethics experts, Democrats, and even some conservatives have warned that accepting such a luxurious gift from a foreign government is unseemly and could violate constitutional provisions meant to avoid bribery. Reopening Alcatraz prison in San Francisco Bay WHERE IT STANDS: In limbo. BACKSTORY: Trump posted on his social media site in early May that he wanted to reopen an “expanded and rebuilt” Alcatraz, the notorious former prison that has been closed for more than six decades — and he subsequently talked about it at the White House. The president hasn’t said much on the subject since, nor addressed how lengthy, difficult and costly such a reclamation project would be. William K. Marshall III, the director of the Bureau of Prisons, said he’s ordered an “assessment to determine our needs and the next steps,” even as California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, dismissed the idea as a “distraction.” Some administration officials have endorsed bringing back the lockup known as “The Rock,” which operated from 1934 to 1963. Border czar Tom Homan suggested it could be used to house migrants awaiting deportation. Making Canada the 51st state WHERE IT STANDS: Still talking. BACKSTORY: Trump first floated this idea of the “Great State of Canada” with a December post just after midnight. When new ********* Prime Minister Mark Carney recently visited Trump at the White House, he made a point of saying that Canada “won’t be for *****, ever.” Trump responded, “never say never.” Carney said later that he told the president privately to quit talking about making Canada a state. He didn’t divulge Trump’s reaction, though, noting only that it was necessary to distinguish between “a wish and a reality.” Trump nonetheless insisted during the meeting that Canada joining the United States would be a “wonderful marriage.” Annexing Greenland WHERE IT STANDS: Still talking. BACKSTORY: Trump continues to insist that the U.S. could “get” Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, despite Copenhagen saying that’s impossible. Vice President JD Vance visited Greenland in March for a quick stop at the U.S. military base there after island residents rejected a broader visit. During that trip, Vance scolded Denmark but acknowledged that Greenland would control its own sovereignty — while still suggesting that it may want to make a deal with the United States. Annexing the Panama Canal WHERE IT STANDS: Political off-ramp found. BACKSTORY: Trump for months decried growing ******** influence over the Panama Canal and even refused to rule out a U.S. invasion to retake control of the waterway. The situation appeared to simmer down when the White House hailed a nearly $23 billion deal announced in March that would sell two canal ports run by a company based in the ******** territory of Hong Kong to investors led by the U.S. firm BlackRock. The deal has since hit regulatory snags, and has yet to be finalized. In the meantime, the U.S. signed an agreement giving its troops access to Panamanian facilities. Touring Fort Knox to make sure the gold is still there WHERE IT STANDS: Faded away. BACKSTORY: Trump suggested in February that billionaire Elon Musk would be checking out Fort Knox in Kentucky to ensure that U.S. gold reserves were still there. Days later, the president said at a conservative conference outside Washington, “I’m going to go with Elon.” He then drew sustained applause by asking, “Would anybody like to join us?” Nothing has come of it since. Redeveloping the Gaza Strip into a Riviera-like resort WHERE IT STANDS: Losing steam. BACKSTORY: Trump has repeatedly floated the idea that the U.S. would “take over” war-torn Gaza and move out the Palestinians who live there. He even suggested that U.S. developers could turn the area into a “Riviera of the Middle East,” once the war between Israel and ****** has concluded. The president at one point posted a fake video of himself and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sunbathing in Gaza and featuring a glitzy resort dubbed “TRUMP GAZA.” During his trip to the ******** last week, Trump offered a different iteration of the idea, saying the U.S. could “get involved” in Gaza “and make it just a freedom zone.” The issue remains a nonstarter with Arab nations. Attacking Biden’s autopen WHERE IT STANDS: Still talking. BACKSTORY: Trump continues to suggest that an autopen was used to sign presidential pardons, legislation and other key documents during the tenure of former President Joe Biden. It’s an accusation designed to question his Democratic predecessor’s mental capacity and presidential authority. Trump’s repeated complaints about Biden’s autopen continue to get attention among some far-right media outlets and have prompted a Republican proposal in Congress to ban using autopens on presidential pardons. Trump has even suggested an investigation could be coming related to Biden signing immigration actions via autopen. “We’re going to start looking into this whole thing with who signed this legislation,” he said this week. Endorsing the U.S. joining the British Commonwealth WHERE IT STANDS: Faded away. BACKSTORY: Trump used his social media site in March to share a British media outlet’s suggestion that Britain’s King Charles III was making a “secret offer” to allow the United States to become an associate member of the British Commonwealth. “I love King Charles,” Trump wrote. “Sounds good to me!” Trump might have been joking, but his post sparked pushback online from supporters who roundly rejected the idea. He has not gone back to it. Calling Zelenskyy a dictator WHERE IT STANDS: Faded away. BACKSTORY: In February, Trump falsely labeled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections” in the midst of Russia’s ongoing invasion of that country. Before Zelenskyy, who was elected Ukraine’s president in 2019, prior to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, subsequently visited the White House, Trump backed off, saying, “Did I say that?” Trump still finds plenty to complain about with the Ukrainian leader, though, saying last week that U.S. aid to the country has been “******* away.” Gold cards allowing immigrants to buy U.S. visas WHERE IT STANDS: Still talking. BACKSTORY: In February, Trump said his administration would begin offering $5 million “ gold cards ” that give “very high-level people” a “route to citizenship.” The cards would grant foreigners visas to live and work in the United States. In early April, he held up a gold card featuring his name and picture and said they would be available in “less than two weeks, probably.” The card still hasn’t gone on *****, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recently told the All-In podcast that he’d already personally sold 1,000 of them. Running for a third term WHERE IT STANDS: Still talking — off and on. BACKSTORY: The Constitution’s 22nd Amendment states no one can be elected president “more than twice.” That hasn’t stopped Trump from talking about it — or the Trump Organization from selling “Trump 2028” gear, despite the president himself offering mixed signals. Asked about running for a third term during a recent NBC News interview, Trump replied, “I’m not looking at that.” But he added: “So many people want me to do it. I have never had requests so strong as that. But it’s something that, to the best of my knowledge, you’re not allowed to do. I don’t know if that’s constitutional.” That followed his saying in an interview with NBC News in March: “I’m not joking. There are methods which you could do it.” And he suggested to Time Magazine, “There are some loopholes.” ___ Will Weissert covers the White House for The Associated Press. 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Scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet at the solar system’s edge Scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet at the solar system’s edge When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A composite image comparing the relative sizes of our solar system’s known dwarf planets, including the newly discovered 2017 OF201. | Credit: Sihao Cheng et al. Scientists have found evidence of a previously-undetected dwarf planet at the edge of the solar system. The object, dubbed 2017 OF201, follows an extreme, oblong orbit, taking some 25,000 Earth years to circle the sun. The findings, which were confirmed by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center but have not yet been peer reviewed, were published May 21 on the preprint server arXiv. 2017 OF201 is a roughly spherical body about 435 miles (700 kilometers) in diameter, lurking beyond Neptune’s orbit. A team of scientists spotted it while poring through archival data from the Blanco telescope in Chile and the Canada-France-Hawaii telescope based in Hawaii. The researchers tracked the object’s motion across 19 sets of images spanning seven years. At its closest, the dwarf planet orbits at nearly 45 AU, or 45 times the distance from Earth to the sun — a similar distance as its fellow dwarf planet Pluto. Based on the newfound object’s trajectory, the scientists estimate its last close pass to the sun was in 1930, the same year Pluto was discovered. It’s now twice as far away and rocketing off even further into space. At its farthest point, 2017 OF201 will be a whopping 1,600 AU before starting its journey back inward. This oblong orbit hints at complex gravitational interactions, both with Neptune and with the pull of the Milky Way‘s gravity. “There may have been more than one step in its migration,” study co-author Sihao Cheng, an astrophysicist at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, said in a statement. “It’s possible that this object was first ejected to the Oort cloud, the most distant region in our solar system, which is home to many comets, and then sent back.” Related: Planet Nine: Is the search for this elusive world nearly over? A diagram showing the current locations of Pluto, Neptune, and the newly discovered dwarf planet 2017 OF201. | Credit: Jiaxuan Li and Sihao Cheng Because it’s so difficult to spot solar system objects this far away, it’s possible 2017 OF201 isn’t the only dwarf planet waiting to be discovered. “2017 OF201 spends only 1% of its orbital time close enough to us to be detectable,” Cheng said. “The presence of this single object suggests that there could be another hundred or so other objects with similar orbit and size; they are just too far away to be detectable now.” related stories —Astronomers identify first ‘good’ candidate for controversial Planet Nine deep in our solar system —James Webb telescope spots potential conditions for life on 2 dwarf planets beyond Neptune —‘Farfarout’ is most distant object in our solar system. But it’s not Planet Nine. The newly-discovered object could also challenge theories of Planet 9, a proposed but unobserved large planet orbiting billions of miles beyond Neptune. Some scientists have proposed the influence of Planet 9’s gravity to explain the clustered orbits of some trans-Neptunian objects. But 2017 OF201 doesn’t fit neatly into this observed pattern, and the researchers suggest that the gravitational pull of Planet 9 — if it exists — would knock 2017 OF201 out of the solar system fairly quickly. Further observations will be needed to better understand these possible interactions, the team wrote in the study. “Even though advances in telescopes have enabled us to explore distant parts of the universe, there is still a great deal to discover about our own solar system,” Cheng said. Source link #Scientists #discovered #dwarf #planet #solar #systems #edge Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says – BBC Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor's children, hospital says – BBC Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s children, hospital says BBCLIVE: 5 killed in Israeli attack on Palestinians near aid truck in Gaza Al JazeeraIDF says it targeted armed gunmen spotted near aid trucks in central Gaza this morning The Times of IsraelHeadlines for May 23, 2025 Democracy Now!Israeli attacks kill at least 60 people in Gaza as aid agencies warn of famine The Guardian Source link #Israeli #strike #kills #Gaza #doctor039s #children #hospital #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The ferocious wind wars being fought in the middle of the North Sea The ferocious wind wars being fought in the middle of the North Sea It’s a familiar dilemma: you’ve bagged yourself a home with uninterrupted views and then someone else comes along and spoils it. Or maybe a tree in the garden next door has grown so tall it is blocking out your sunlight. How can you amicably resolve this dispute with your neighbour? This is the question facing wind farm developers across the North Sea today, as their neighbourhood becomes increasingly crowded. Yet in this case it’s not the views that are being ruined, but the wind – and the stakes are significantly higher. Through a phenomenon quaintly described as the “wake effect” by academics, Britain’s biggest wind farm owners fear the wind is literally being taken out of their sails. It is a problem that threatens to cost the likes of Ørsted, RWE, Scottish Power, Total and Equinor billions of pounds without resolution, with the companies waging war in the planning system over who will take precedence – and who picks up the bill. Flustered industry insiders have even coined a term for it: wind theft. In recent months, the issue has caught the attention of ministers amid concern that it risks creating unhelpful turbulence for Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, as he seeks to steer the country towards a clean power system by 2030. Wind wars Wind theft occurs when air hits the turbines of one wind farm, leaving behind less powerful air flows for those positioned downstream – Ørsted To ensure wind theft doesn’t blow him off course, Miliband recently commissioned a national study led by Manchester University that will establish a proven method for calculating the wake effect, how it impacts revenues and how to prevent or resolve neighbourly disputes. The goal is to avoid the sort of scenes unfolding off the coast of Europe, where Belgium is being blamed for stealing wind from the Dutch, and the Dutch are themselves accused of sapping gusts claimed by Germany. “The main problem for the wind industry is that there is currently a lot of uncertainty,” says Pablo Ouro, a renewable energy expert who is leading the Manchester University study. “And uncertainty is not good news for financial projects.” Wind theft happens when air hits the turbines of one wind farm and is disrupted, leaving behind less powerful air flows for wind farms positioned further downstream. It had not been much of a problem for the offshore wind industry until relatively recently. But there is only so much seabed that is suitable for fixed wind turbines, and the turbines themselves are growing in size. As recently as the mid-2010s, a typical turbine was just shy of 200 metres tall. Now, monsters like the world’s largest turbine being built in Bradenberg, Germany, can reach as high as 364 metres – higher than London’s Shard skyscraper. 2405 Wind Turbine And as the turbines grow *******, so do their wakes. This means that for upcoming projects, the wake effect of one wind farm can easily still hit another as far as 37 miles (60km) away, says Ouro. The extent to which this saps the output of the affected wind farm might be relatively small. Yet when this is compounded over many years, the financial consequences can be disastrous for developers. “The differences from the wake effect are not huge, in the sense that there will not be an impact of more than say 4pc to 5pc,” Ouro says. “But actually, for a relatively large wind farm over more than one year, that’s a lot of money. “So even if it’s a small chunk, it has a quite large impact on the losses.” Earlier this year, for example, Ørsted and Equinor complained that Total’s proposed Outer Dowsing wind farm off the Yorkshire coast could cost them a combined £363m in lost revenues. Ørsted estimated that the scheme would affect its existing Race Bank, Hornsea 1 and Hornsea 2 projects, sapping 0.52pc, 0.67pc and 0.68pc of their outputs respectively at a total cost of up to £199m. Meanwhile, Equinor says its Dudgeon and Sheringham Shoal projects will lose 0.88pc and 0.76pc respectively, with planned extensions also set to suffer. The company predicts the cumulative impacts could amount to up to £164m in lost revenues. 2405 Wind wars: the fight over the North Sea breeze Elsewhere, Scottish Power owner Iberdrola alleges that RWE’s proposed Five Estuaries project will reduce the output of its East Anglia 2 wind farm by as much as 2.1pc. That has prompted RWE to hit back and accuse its rival of hypocrisy: East Anglia 2 is sapping the wind of its Galloper or Greater Gabbard wind farms, it says. And yet another row is raging in the Irish Sea, where Ørsted is duking it out with EnBW, BP and Flotation Energy over the effects upcoming projects could have on its existing portfolio. Headache for Miliband All told, around 20 gigawatts (GW) of wind projects are now ensnared in wind theft disputes, according to the consultancy Tamarindo. Kester Gunn, the renewables chief scientist for RWE, which is a partner in the national wake effect study, has warned that settling such disputes is tricky business. Calculating precise numbers for impacts is made harder by the constantly changing wind direction, although the prevailing wind in the *** is generally from the south-west. “Full wake mitigation between wind farms is not possible, but wind farms are designed so that the wake effects between the turbines are reduced as much as possible,” Gunn said in a recently published article. “When we assess wake losses we have to take the average effect over all weather conditions. Even very large wake effects for one wind direction tend to average out to very small impacts – less than 1pc – over the year.” Equinor, a leading partner in the giant Dogger Bank wind farm development in the North Sea, said wake effects were a serious threat to future developments. “These effects are too often underestimated,” a spokesman says. The tension building over wake conflicts is so great that it could undermine Miliband’s plans to turbocharge offshore wind capacity. The *** has about 2,800 offshore wind turbines with about 15GW of generation capacity today. Miliband wants to more than triple this to 50GW by 2030, with even more planned after that. 2601 Britain is switching to a renewables-heavy grid Overall there is about 77GW of capacity in the planning pipeline, roughly equating to 8,000 turbines to be added to the 2,800 already in place. As development gathers pace, so is pressure for a more systematic approach to wind theft. Until now, such conundrums have been dealt with by the Planning Inspectorate on an ad-hoc basis. But Miliband’s decision to commission the Manchester study underlines a view in Whitehall that a proper framework is now needed to deal with disputes. The Government says the Crown Estate, which is responsible for leasing seabed to wind farm developers, already takes some measures to reduce wake effects, such as ensuring there are “buffer zones” between wind farms. But a spokesman adds that officials soon hope to develop “clearer guidance to manage wind wakes” following the Manchester study. “It’s likely that any solution or mitigation will mean changes to the way these buffer zones are designed,” the spokesman says. Further down the line, some industry insiders are also lobbying for a compensation regime to be agreed for wind farms that lose out from the wake effect. “The main disagreement is actually, do we have models that capture the dynamics of these inter-wind farm wake effects?”, says Manchester’s Ouro. “That’s what this project is trying to do. And we’re working with the industry to improve the confidence in these models, because, in the end, we all know that wake effects are not going away.” Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. 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