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Joe Biden: ******* diagnosis is another formidable challenge for ex-president – BBC Joe Biden: ******* diagnosis is another formidable challenge for ex-president – BBC Joe Biden: ******* diagnosis is another formidable challenge for ex-president BBCFormer President Joe Biden’s ******* diagnosis: What does a Gleason score of 9 mean? ABC NewsHow Donald Trump, Barack Obama Reacted To Biden’s ******* Diagnoses NDTVBiden diagnosed with ‘aggressive form’ of prostate ******* CNNWhat we know about Biden’s prostate ******* diagnosis BBC Source link #Joe #Biden #******* #diagnosis #formidable #challenge #expresident #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach’s harsh regime and weight comments Olympic gold swimmer left ‘broken’ by coach’s harsh regime and weight comments Rebecca Woods BBC Panorama Getty Images Rūta Meilutytė winning Olympic gold in 2012, recalls cutting comments about her weight A world record-breaking swimmer has told BBC Panorama she was left “broken” by the harsh regime run by one of the ***’s most successful swimming coaches. Rūta Meilutytė, who won gold at the London 2012 Olympics, said Jon Rudd’s focus on weighing and swimmers’ diets contributed to her struggle with an eating disorder and depression. In total, 12 ex-swimmers have told us they experienced bullying, a toxic training environment and controlling food culture at one of the ***’s most prestigious clubs for young elite swimmers when he was head coach. Rudd had faced allegations of bullying and verbal abuse during his 28-year tenure at Plymouth Leander swimming club, but the BBC has learned that no action was taken by the sport’s governing body. We have found that Swim England, the governing body, did not act on a confidential 2012 investigation which ruled Rudd should be suspended after hearing evidence about his behaviour from 17 witnesses. Swim England’s new chief executive Andy Salmon said he did not know why Rudd had not been suspended, but he was “deeply, deeply, sorry” to Plymouth’s swimmers and all of those harmed by the governing body’s failings. Rudd, who is due to become high performance director of Saudi Arabia’s Olympic swimming team, has not responded to the BBC. Getty Images Jon Rudd was head coach at Plymouth Leander for 28 years, establishing its reputation for producing Olympic medal-winning athletes Plymouth Leander attracted aspiring swimmers from around the world after Rudd established its reputation as a club that produced Olympic athletes. While head coach between 1989 and 2017, he was responsible for swimmers’ success, but also had safeguarding responsibilities to ensure their wellbeing. One of Plymouth Leander’s most successful swimmers was Antony James, who won silver at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and represented Team GB at the 2012 Olympics. He was jailed for 21 years in February for raping two girls he had met at the club. Three people who trained at Plymouth Leander told Panorama that Rudd, who had coached James since he was eight years old, should have known he was interested in younger girls. A former girlfriend of James, also an ex-swimmer, said he was well known for mixing with young teenage girls and that his status as the club’s “golden boy” meant no one questioned his behaviour. “Everyone knew – he wasn’t trying to hide anything that he was doing, it was very out there and open,” she said. She was 16 and he was 22 when they started a relationship and she says she believes she was a “gateway” to his grooming of younger girls. Rudd was a coach at Plymouth Leander in 2010 when Lithuanian Rūta Meilutyte moved to the *** to be coached by him. She made Olympic history two years later when, aged 15, she became the youngest person to win the 100m breaststroke. Rūta Meilutytė says Rudd’s regime “made me for a while and then it broke me” Now 28, she recalls Rudd making cutting comments about her weight. When she confided in him that she had been making herself sick after meals to lose weight, she said he laughed and replied: “Well, at least you get the calories out.” She said that Rudd did seek help for her once he realised that she was not happy with what he had said. She also described him saying her “**** was ****”, moments before a major competition, aged 16. Despite being hailed as the club’s most successful swimmer, Meilutytė said Rudd’s regime “made me for a while and then it broke me”. She left Plymouth Leander in 2017. Rudd’s career, meanwhile, went from strength to strength, with him becoming Swim Ireland’s director of performance swimming in the same year. Rudd was employed by Plymouth College, an independent school, until 2017. It ran a partnership with Plymouth Leander between 2001-2024 and many swimmers boarded there. Olympic bronze medallist Cassie Patten said Rudd made her train with an injured shoulder Among the other 11 swimmers to make allegations to Panorama about Rudd was Olympic bronze medallist Cassie Patten. She said the coach had made her train with an injured shoulder and that it eventually ended her career in 2011. Commonwealth Youth gold medallist Phoebe Lenderyou told Panorama Rudd’s regime aggravated her eating disorder. Andy Salmon, who has been CEO of Swim England since February 2024, confirmed to the BBC that no action was taken against Rudd despite evidence swimmers had suffered harm and the 2012 report’s recommendation that he be suspended for four months. The report would have remained a secret but for the BBC receiving a tip-off in 2023. It said Rudd had been subjected to a lengthy probe, but that none of the complainants had been told the outcome. His case was reviewed after the BBC asked Swim England about it. According to the original investigation, Rudd’s assistant coach, Lindsay Trimmings, should also have been suspended from Plymouth Leander. She was later hired by Swim England to be its head of coaching but left in 2023. When Panorama wrote to her, she said she did not want to respond. “Clearly the organisation failed to act on the independent recommendations made at the time. And I’m really sorry, on behalf of Swim England, for any suffering that that might have led to,” Mr Salmon told us. The failings of the 2012 investigation into Rudd have led to the governing body announcing it would review 1,500 safeguarding cases carried out across England between 2002 and 2022. Swim England commissioned a listening report into all aquatic sports after the BBC first shared multiple swimmers’ accounts of mistreatment in 2023. Published in 2024, the governing body’s report found a culture of fear at all levels of the sport that threatened its future. Plymouth Leander said it was “deeply concerned by the nature and severity” of Panorama’s allegations, stating that the club was “fundamentally different” from when Rudd was in charge. It also said it had conducted a “thorough review” of its safeguarding policies and procedures to provide “the safest possible environment”. It said Rudd’s employer, Plymouth College, was responsible for his “oversight and jurisdiction”. Plymouth College, which is now under different ownership, said the club was responsible for safeguarding and that it was “deeply concerned to hear these testimonies from swimmers who trained at Plymouth Leander”. It said the partnership with Plymouth Leander had been terminated and it now ran its own swimming organisation, Plymouth College Aquatics (PCA). Abby says she was forced to choose between swimming and her education BBC Panorama has also found evidence of a bullying culture at Royal Wolverhampton School Swimming Club, another leading institution in the sport, as recently as last year. Complaints about the behaviour of David Painter, the club’s head coach at the time were made by the parents of 11 swimmers, during 2023 and 2024. One of the swimmers, Abby, now 17, told the BBC she was forced to choose between her education and swimming because Painter would not let her have time off to prepare for her GCSEs. She attended a different school several miles away but said she was told she would still have to train on the morning of exams. “Towards the end I was literally having full blown panic attacks,” said Abby, who told Panorama she was failing at school. She eventually decided to leave the sport. Alison Hickman, the club’s former ******** officer, told the BBC she had given the names of 11 parents who had concerns about Painter to Swim England and said none of them were contacted by the governing body. Swim England told the BBC it had asked the school to resolve the issues. The Royal Wolverhampton School said complaints were confidential. It said the school has “clear safeguarding procedures” and “all formal complaints are investigated swiftly and appropriately”. Painter, who left to coach in Canada last year, said his “commitment to athlete development and wellbeing has always been at the core” of his coaching, and that he had never been subject to “any disciplinary investigations or hearings”. He added that the allegations against him were “untrue… and defamatory”. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, help and support is available via BBC Action Line Source link #Olympic #gold #swimmer #left #broken #coachs #harsh #regime #weight #comments Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'There's a chance': Buckley flags interest in Devils 'There's a chance': Buckley flags interest in Devils Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach. Source link #039There039s #chance039 #Buckley #flags #interest #Devils Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington MIAMI (AP) — Colombia’s government has applied to join a China-based development bank, another sign of Latin America’s drift away from the U.S. as the Trump administration’s foreign aid cuts, trade barriers and crackdown on immigration spurs many leaders in the region to seek closer ties with Washington’s geopolitical rival. Colombian President Gustavo Petro wrapped up a visit to China this week with a stop in Shanghai, where he met with former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, the head of the New Development Bank. The multilateral lender was set up a decade ago as a project of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — the so-called BRICS nations of major developing markets — as a counter to U.S.-dominated institutions like the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank. To date, the New Development Bank has approved loans for 122 infrastructure projects totaling more than $40 billion in areas such as transport, sanitation and clean energy, according to Rousseff. Petro, speaking to reporters in China on Saturday, said that Colombia is committed to purchasing $512 million worth of shares in the bank. He said that he was especially excited by the possibility of securing the New Development Bank’s support for a 120-kilometer (75-mile) canal, or railway, connecting Colombia’s Atlantic and Pacific Ocean coastlines that he said would position the country at the “heart” of trade between South America and Asia. Colombia is the second Latin American country to try and join the bank after tiny Uruguay sought membership in 2021. But Colombia’s traditional role as a staunch U.S. ally and caretaker in the war on drugs is likely to raise eyebrows in Washington. The U.S. State Department this week said that it would “vigorously oppose” financing of projects linked to China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Latin America. Petro signed up to the initiative during a summit with fellow leftist leaders from Brazil and China. Petro, a former leftist guerrilla, said he wouldn’t be dissuaded by U.S. pressure and reaffirmed that Colombia seeks to remain neutral in a new era of geopolitical wrangling. “We made this decision freely,” Petro told reporters from Shanghai. “With the United States we can speak face to face, with China too.” Source link #Colombia #seeks #join #Chinabased #development #bank #Latin #America #drifts #Washington Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘I’m anointed’: Jamal Roberts becomes the first ****** man to win ‘American Idol’ in 22 years, following Ruben Studdard – Yahoo ‘I’m anointed’: Jamal Roberts becomes the first ****** man to win ‘American Idol’ in 22 years, following Ruben Studdard – Yahoo ‘I’m anointed’: Jamal Roberts becomes the first ****** man to win ‘American Idol’ in 22 years, following Ruben Studdard YahooLuke Bryan Says He Has a ‘Gut Feeling’ About ‘American Idol’ Finalist Jamal Roberts People.com‘American Idol’ Season 23 Winner Crowned The Hollywood Reporter’American Idol’ finale reveals 2025 winner: Is it Jamal, John or Breanna? USA TodayWho is the next ‘American Idol’? A winner was crowned at the season 23 finale ABC7 Los Angeles Source link #anointed #Jamal #Roberts #****** #man #win #American #Idol #years #Ruben #Studdard #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mystery of Pachyrhinosaurus mass grave in Canada Mystery of Pachyrhinosaurus mass grave in Canada Rebecca Morelle Science editor Reporting fromAlberta, CanadaAlison Francis Senior science journalist A tour around a newly discovered dinosaur graveyard in Canada Hidden beneath the slopes of a lush forest in Alberta, Canada, is a mass grave on a monumental scale. Thousands of dinosaurs were buried here, killed in an instant on a day of utter devastation. Now, a group of palaeontologists have come to Pipestone Creek – appropriately nicknamed the “River of Death” – to help solve a 72-million-year-old enigma: how did they die? Trying to work out exactly what happened here starts with the hefty strike of a sledgehammer. Brute force is needed to crack open the thick layer of rock that covers what Professor Emily Bamforth, who’s leading the dig, describes as “palaeo gold”. As her team begins the more delicate job of removing the layers of dirt and dust, a jumble of fossilised bones slowly begins to emerge. Kevin Church/BBC News A hip bone of a Pachyrhinosaur is one of thousands of discoveries in the creek “That big blob of bone right there is, we think, part of a hip,” Prof Bamforth says, watched on by her dog Aster – whose job today is to bark if she spots any nearby bears. “Then here, we have all of these long, skinny bones. These are all ribs. And this is a neat one – it’s part of a toe bone. This one here, we have no idea what it is – it’s a great example of a Pipestone Creek mystery.” BBC News has come to Pipestone Creek to witness the sheer scale of this prehistoric graveyard and see how researchers are piecing together the clues. Thousands of fossils have been collected from the site, and are constantly generating new discoveries. Kevin Church/BBC News Prof Bamforth’s dog, Aster, on lookout duties The bones all belong to a dinosaur called Pachyrhinosaurus. The species, and Prof Bamforth’s excavation, feature in a new landmark BBC series – Walking With Dinosaurs – which uses visual effects and science to bring this prehistoric world to life. These animals, which lived during the Late Cretaceous *******, were a relative of the Triceratops. Measuring about five metres long and weighing two tonnes, the four-legged beasts had large heads, adorned with a distinctive bony frill and three horns. Their defining feature was a big bump on the nose called a boss. The dig season has just started and lasts each year until autumn. The fossils in the small patch of ground that the team are working on are incredibly tightly packed; Prof Bamforth estimates there are up to 300 bones in every square metre. So far, her team has excavated an area the size of a tennis court, but the bed of bones extends for a kilometre into the hillside. “It’s jaw dropping in terms of its density,” she tells us. “It is, we believe, one of the largest bone beds in North America. “More than half of the known dinosaur species in the world are described from a single specimen. We have thousands of Pachyrhinosaurus here.” Kevin Church/BBC News Pipestone Creek still holds many secrets Palaeontologists believe the dinosaurs were migrating together in a colossal herd for hundreds of miles from the south – where they had spent the winter – to the north for the summer. The area, which had a much warmer climate than it does today, would have been covered in rich vegetation, providing abundant food for this enormous group of plant-eating animals. “It is a single community of a single species of animal from a snapshot in time, and it’s a huge sample size. That almost never happens in the fossil record,” says Prof Bamforth. Walking with Dinosaurs/BBC Studios Pachyrhinosaurus had distinctive unicorn-style horns, as shown in this computer-generated image ******* beasts offering clues And this patch of north-western Alberta wasn’t just home to Pachyrhinosaurus. Even ******* dinosaurs roamed this land, and studying them is essential to try and understand this ancient ecosystem. Two hours drive away, we reach the Deadfall Hills. Getting there involves a hike through dense forest, wading – or doggy-paddling in the case of Aster – across a fast-running river, and clambering over slippery rocks. No digging is required here; super-sized bones lie next to the shoreline, washed out from the rock and cleaned by the flowing water, just waiting to be picked up. A huge vertebra is quickly spotted, as are bits of ribs and teeth scattered across the mud. Kevin Church/BBC News A toe bone found in the Deadfall Hills, home to the Edmontosaurus Palaeontologist Jackson Sweder is particularly interested in what looks like a chunk of dinosaur skull. “Most of what we find here is a duck-billed dinosaur called Edmontosaurus. If this is a skull bone, this is a dinosaur that’s large – probably 30ft (10m) long,” he says. The Edmontosaurus, another herbivore, roamed the forests like the Pachyrhinosaurus – and is helping palaeontologists build up a picture of this ancient land. Sweder is the collection manager at the Philip J Currie Dinosaur Museum in nearby Grande Prairie, where the bones from both of these giants are taken to be cleaned up and analysed. He is currently working on a huge Pachyrhinosaurus skull that’s about 1.5m long and has been nicknamed “Big Sam”. Kevin Church/BBC News Jackson Sweder works on ‘Big Sam’ for clues about this ancient world He points to where the three horns should be at the top of the frill, but the one in the middle is missing. “All the skulls that are decently complete have a spike in that spot,” he says. “But its nice little unicorn spike doesn’t seem to be there.” Throughout years working at the extraordinary site, the museum team has collected 8,000 dinosaur bones, and the surfaces of the lab are covered in fossils; there are bones from Pachyrhinosaurus of every size, from young to old. Having material from so many animals allows researchers to learn about dinosaur biology, answering questions about how the species grows and the make-up of the community. They can also look at individual variations, to see how one Pachyrhinosaurus could stand out from the herd – as may be the case with Big Sam and his missing spike. A sudden devastating eventWalking with Dinosaurs/BBC Studios The herd of beasts were likely wiped out in a natural disaster All of this detailed research, in the museum and at the two sites, is helping the team to answer the vital question: how did so many animals in Pipestone Creek die at the same time? “We believe that this was a herd on a seasonal migration that got tangled up in some catastrophic event that effectively wiped out, if not the entire herd, then a good proportion of it,” Prof Bamforth says. All the evidence suggests that this catastrophic event was a flash flood – perhaps a storm over the mountains that sent an unstoppable torrent of water towards the herd, ripping trees from their roots and shifting boulders. Prof Bamforth says the Pachyrhinosaurus wouldn’t have stood a chance. “These animals are not able to move very fast because of their sheer numbers, and they’re very top heavy – and really not very good at swimming at all.” Rocks found at the site show the swirls of sediment from the fast-flowing water churning everything up. It’s as if the destruction is frozen in time as a wave in the stone. Kevin Church/BBC News A wave can be seen in a rock found from the creek But this nightmare day for the dinosaurs is now a dream for palaeontologists. “We know, every time we come here, it’s 100% guaranteed we’ll find bones. And every year we discover something new about the species,” says Prof Bamforth. “That’s why we keep coming back, because we’re still finding new things.” As the team packs up their tools ready to return another day, they know there’s a lot of work ahead. They’ve only just scratched the surface of what’s here – and there are many more prehistoric secrets just waiting to be revealed. The new series of Walking With Dinosaurs starts on Sunday 25 May at 18:25 BST on BBC One, with all episodes available on BBC iPlayer. Walking With Dinosaurs/BBC Studios Before disaster struck, the Pachyrhinosaurus are thought to have been migrating, as shown in this computerised image Source link #Mystery #Pachyrhinosaurus #mass #grave #Canada Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Adam Selwood: Fellow 2006 premiership Eagle Chris Judd pays tribute to ‘perfect teammate’ Adam Selwood: Fellow 2006 premiership Eagle Chris Judd pays tribute to ‘perfect teammate’ Eagles premiership captain Chris Judd has penned a beautiful tribute to Adam Selwood, describing his old midfield partner as “the perfect teammate”. Judd lined up alongside Selwood in 67 games for Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) between 2003 and 2007, including the 2006 grand final victory. On that day, Judd was the sole Eagles player to touch the ball more than Selwood, who was among his team’s best with 26 disposals. The dual Brownlow medallist took to Instagram on Monday to pour out his heart in memory of his former teammate, describing his accomplished career as a testament to his hard work and determination. “Some people bounce when they run,” Judd wrote of Selwood, who passed away on Saturday aged 41. “They glide with their feet barely touching the ground, the result of genetic gifts bestowed on them. “That wasn’t how Sellers ran. He was a great runner, but it was purely a result of grit, determination and work. “His knees slightly knocked, knee lift almost non-existent, every step was a testament to his determination, which was without peer.” Camera IconJudd alongside Selwood in a game against Port Adelaide in 2007. Credit: Mal Fairclough/WA News After his mid-career move to Carlton, Judd also experienced Selwood’s tenacity and work-rate from a different perspective, with the pair often pitted against one another up until the latter’s retirement in 2013. “You knew you were getting his everything each week on the field while being completely focused on the team,” Judd wrote. Camera IconJudd and Selwood clashing for the first time as on-field rivals in 2008. Credit: Mal Fairclough/WA News “While off the field his personality blended a hard edge with kindness and compassion, a kindness he gave to everyone else but not himself. “I hope he’s up having a beer with Troy, with the sun shining on them both (with low levels of UV), and when he takes the field, I hope the forwards aren’t trying to get goal side anymore and that the new teammates love playing with you as much as we did. “Rest easy.” Judd’s social media post was accompanied by a photo of the front page of Melbourne’s Sunday Age newspaper from the day after the Eagles’ 2006 flag triumph, showing Judd, Selwood and Beau Waters embracing in the moments after the final siren. If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Fellow former Eagles midfielder Michael Braun – who played six seasons alongside Selwood – also paid his respects on Instagram. Braun captioned a photo of himself, Darren Glass, Matt Priddis, Mark LeCras, Nic Naitanui and Trent Carroll catching up for a beer in Scarborough on Saturday: “You don’t need to knock on heaven’s door buddy, you are already there. RIP ‘Sellers’.” If you’d like to view this content, please adjust your Cookie Settings. To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Source link #Adam #Selwood #Fellow #premiership #Eagle #Chris #Judd #pays #tribute #perfect #teammate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s big bill advances in rare weekend vote as House conservatives negotiate changes Trump’s big bill advances in rare weekend vote as House conservatives negotiate changes WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks who had blocked the measure two days earlier allowed it to move forward, citing what they called progress in negotiations on the package’s spending cuts. Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican lawmakers shortly before the meeting and told reporters that some changes had been agreed to, but he did not offer specifics. He described them as “just some minor modifications. Not a huge thing.” Democrats on the panel pressed for more details. But Rep. Jodey Arrington, the chairman of the House Budget Committee, said the bill remained under negotiation. “Deliberations continue at this very moment,” Arrington said. “They will continue on into the week, and I suspect right up until the time we put this big, beautiful bill on the floor of the House.” The four conservatives who have been voicing concerns about the bill’s impact on the deficit voted present so that the measure could advance by a vote of 17-16. More talks are ahead, but Johnson is looking to put the bill on the House floor before the end of the week. “This is the vehicle through which we will deliver on the mandate that the American people gave us in the last election,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.” The first time that Republicans tried advancing the bill out of the House Budget Committee last week, the deficit hawks joined with Democratic lawmakers in voting against reporting the measure to the full House. The Republicans criticizing the measure noted that the bill’s new spending and the tax cuts are front-loaded in the bill, while the measures to offset the cost are back-loaded. They are looking to speed up the new work requirements that Republicans want to enact for able-bodied participants in Medicaid. Those requirements would not kick in until 2029 under the current bill. “We are writing checks we cannot cash, and our children are going to pay the price,” said Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, a member of the committee. “Something needs to change, or you’re not going to get my support.” Johnson said the start date for the work requirements was designed to give states time to “retool their systems” and to “make sure that all the new laws and all the new safeguards that we’re placing can actually be enforced.” Roy had been joined Friday in voting no by Reps. Ralph Norman of South Carolina, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma and Rep. Andrew Clyde of Georgia. Rep. Lloyd Smucker of Pennsylvania switched his vote to no in a procedural step so it could be reconsidered later. After Sunday’s vote, Roy tweeted on X that the bill will “move Medicaid work requirements forward and reduces the availability of future subsidies under the green new scam,” a reference to the green energy tax breaks from the Inflation Reduction Act. But he also warned that more changes were needed and “the bill does not yet meet the moment.” Norman pointed to a recent downgrade of the nation’s credit rating in making his arguments for steeper reductions. “We’ve got a lot more work to do,” Norman said. “We’re excited about what we did. We want to move the bill forward.” At its core, the sprawling legislative package permanently extends the existing income tax cuts that were approved during Trump’s first term, in 2017 and adds temporary new ones that the president campaigned on in 2024, including no taxes on tips, overtime pay and auto loan interest payments. The measure also proposes big spending increases for border security and defense. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan fiscal watchdog group, estimates that the House bill is shaping up to add roughly $3.3 trillion to the debt over the next decade. Democrats are overwhelmingly opposed to the measure, which Republicans have labeled “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., called it, “one big, beautiful betrayal” in Friday’s hearing. “This spending bill is terrible, and I think the American people know that,” Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday. “There is nothing wrong with us bringing the government in balance. But there is a problem when that balance comes on the back of working men and women. And that’s what is happening here.” Johnson is not just having to address the concerns of the deficit hawks in his party. He’s also facing pressure from centrists who will be warily eyeing the proposed changes to Medicaid, food assistance programs and the rolling back of clean energy tax credits. Republican lawmakers from New York and elsewhere are also demanding a much large state and local tax deduction. As it stands, the bill proposes tripling what’s currently a $10,000 cap on the state and local tax deduction, increasing it to $30,000 for joint filers with incomes up to $400,000 a year. Rep. Nick LaLota, one of the New York lawmakers leading the effort to lift the cap, said they have proposed a deduction of $62,000 for single filers and $124,000 for joint filers. If the bill passes the House this week, it would then move to the Senate, where Republican lawmakers are also eyeing changes that could make final passage in the House more difficult. Johnson said: “The package that we send over there will be one that was very carefully negotiated and delicately balanced, and we hope that they don’t make many modifications to it because that will ensure its passage quickly.” Source link #Trumps #big #bill #advances #rare #weekend #vote #House #conservatives #negotiate Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Man experiencing mental health episode while wielding handgun shot, killed by police – WBFF Man experiencing mental health episode while wielding handgun shot, killed by police – WBFF Man experiencing mental health episode while wielding handgun shot, killed by police WBFFAG: Man dead in Dundalk police shooting WBAL-TVArmed man shot and killed by Baltimore County officers, police say CBS NewsArmed man dead after gunfight with police YahooArmed man fatally shot by police in Dundalk Sunday night, authorities say Baltimore Sun Source link #Man #experiencing #mental #health #episode #wielding #handgun #shot #killed #police #WBFF Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What we know about prostate ******* diagnosis What we know about prostate ******* diagnosis Yang Tian and James Chater BBC News Reuters Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate ******* that has spread to his bones. Biden received the news on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for ******** symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about prostate ******* and its treatment options. What is prostate *******? Prostate ******* affects tissue of the prostate ******, the part of the male reproductive system that helps make ******. It is located between the ****** and the bladder. According to the NHS, it usually develops slowly, so it can often grow unnoticed for years. That means some people can live for decades without needing treatment. But it also means symptoms often don’t appear until the ******* is already advanced. Biden was diagnosed following ******** symptoms, one of the most common signs of prostate *******. That’s because it is often detected only when the prostate is big enough to have impacted the urethra, the tube that connects the bladder to the ******. Those symptoms can include needing to ******** more frequently, as well as a slow or weak ******** stream. Screening for prostate ******* is part of routine presidential health inspections, according to Dr Jeffrey Kuhlman, former White House doctor under President Barack Obama. Prostate ******* is the second-leading cause of ******* death in American men, according to the American ******* Society, behind lung *******. There will be more than 300,000 new cases in the US this year, according to projections by the American ******* Society. About one in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate ******* during their lifetime. While it is “not uncommon” for men in their 80s to be diagnosed with prostate *******, the grade and stage of Biden’s ******* are “more advanced than most men would encounter” at diagnosis, Dr Ryan Cleary, urologist at MedStar Health, told the BBC. What is the Gleason score? The former president’s prostate ******* is “characterised by a Gleason score of 9”, his office said in the statement announcing his diagnosis. The Gleason score is the most common way of grading how likely the disease will advance and spread – also known as metastatic *******. Specifically, it refers to how abnormal the ******* cells look in a sample under a microscope. The scale runs from six to 10, with a higher number indicating a more aggressive *******. The scale starts at six because it is calculated by combining the two most common patterns of ******* cells found in a patient. The lowest score assigned to cancerous cells is three. That’s why the lowest Gleason score for a ******* diagnosis is six. A Gleason score of nine, such as Biden’s, means it is a “high-grade *******”. ******* cells with a score of nine look very abnormal and are likely to grow quickly. What are Biden’s treatment options? In Biden’s case, the ******* is aggressive in nature and has already spread to his bones. According to Dr Jamin Vinod Brahmbhatt, a urologist at Orlando Health Medical Group, this level of spread does limit the treatment options. While there are medical based treatments such as chemotherapy, steroids and hormone therapy available, none of them are “curative”, he said. “There are more medical options to stabilise the patient and control the *******, but it never gets rid of the ******* completely.” Biden’s ******* is also said to be hormone sensitive, which means the ******* uses hormones to grow or develop. These types of cancers can be managed by drugs that block or lower the amount of hormones in the body. Dr Brahmbhatt said while this “opens up the toolkit” of treatment options for Biden, it was going to take “weeks or months” to see how he responds. Dr Kuhlman said Biden could also have the option of entering “clinical trials for advanced disease” if he meets the inclusion criteria. Biden and his family are said to be reviewing treatment options. What is his prognosis? In Sunday’s statement, Biden’s office said since the ******* appeared to be hormone-sensitive, that “allows for effective management”. The full details of Biden’s case is not known. Dr Cleary said: “Generally about a third of patients will still be alive after five years of metastatic prostate *******.” Advanced stages of prostate ******* can limit a person’s lifespan and lead to symptoms that make daily life harder. Dr Kuhlman describes “10 to 15 years of function” when looking at aggressive ******* treatments and said it was important to consider treatments that maintain Biden’s quality of life in the next few years. “If there’s any inspiration in this, it is to go and get yourself checked out whether you have symptoms or not,” Dr Brahmbhatt said. Source link #prostate #******* #diagnosis Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Truth about Amy Wensley: Police Minister says potential CCC investigation into cold case is not his call The Truth about Amy Wensley: Police Minister says potential CCC investigation into cold case is not his call Police Minister Rhys Whitby has refused to be drawn on whether he thought the Corruption and Crime Commission should launch its own an investigation into the death of Amy Wensley after her family called for a fresh probe in a letter accusing WA Police of “attempting to cover up mismanagement” of the case. But Mr Whitby stressed how seriously police are taking the investigation into the death of Ms Wensley — who died from a gunshot wound to the head a decade ago — pointing to the $1 million reward for information. In the letter to CCC Commissioner John McKechnie, obtained by Channel Seven’s investigative podcast The Truth About Amy, Ms Wensley’s aunt Anna Davey accused officers of applying bias “to try to manipulate a suicide finding”. “I urge you to please undertake a new investigation into WA Police’s handling of the case of Amy Wensley relating to Operation Jundee, the ********* squad’s attempt to have the officer in charge of the coronial investigation treat Amy’s case as non-suspicious, and the obvious bias by senior police officers displayed at the coronial inquest,” the letter, penned in March, reads. Camera IconDavid Simmons. Credit: Unknown/Facebook She and her two young daughters’ belongings were found inside her car, indicating she was planning on leaving her partner David Simmons. Despite police initially treating the death as suspicious, detectives later deemed it a suicide and cleaned the bedroom, destroying with it any forensic evidence. When asked on Monday whether he agreed with Ms Wensley’s family’s call for a CCC investigation, Mr Whitby said it wasn’t a decision for him. “That’s a matter for the CCC, I’m not going to enter into their area,” he said. “The CCC is distinct and independent of government and they make their own decisions. “What I will say is there is a current police investigation into that death and there’s also a $1 million reward available, so police are still taking this seriously, still pursuing the issue.” When asked whether he believed police had mishandled the original investigation, Mr Whitby said investigators were taking the cold case very seriously. Camera IconAmy Wensley. Credit: Unknown/Supplied “There is a live investigation currently and I’d urge anyone if you have any information if you have any evidence that could solve this issue please do so.” A coronial inquest in 2021 was unable to determine how Ms Wensley died, with deputy coroner Sarah Linton admitting there were simply “too many unknowns in this case”. In her letter to the CCC in March this year Ms Davey wrote that following the inquest, WA Police admitted its detectives had “made mistakes” but that her family had never received an apology. It comes after Liam Bartlett and Alison Sandy in The Truth About Amy podcast revealed how Detective Senior Constable Ann Lehane — the officer first in charge of the coronial investigation — “ruffled some feathers” after “refusing” to rule Amy’s death a suicide. Ms Davey wrote in her letter that the condemnation of Det. Lehane’s was further evidence police were trying to “manipulate a suicide finding.” “I urge the CCC obtain a copy (of the transcript of the inquest) to read the extraordinary bias applied by the police hierarchy for yourselves,” she wrote. Source link #Truth #Amy #Wensley #Police #Minister #potential #CCC #investigation #cold #case #call Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

International students face challenges rebuilding their lives after US reversal in visa crackdown International students face challenges rebuilding their lives after US reversal in visa crackdown After the government terminated his legal status in the U.S., one student abruptly lost his laboratory job in Houston and, fearing detention, he returned to his home country in south Asia on a one-way ticket. The Trump administration later reversed course in its expansive crackdown on international students, but there was a major obstacle. The student cannot return because his American visa was revoked. Without it, he’s “stranded,” said the student, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation. As the government begins reinstating students’ records, many face a daunting and complicated path toward rebuilding their lives. For those who left, there is no guarantee they can return. Others have faced challenges reenrolling in school and returning to jobs. Mental anguish from their ordeals linger, as do feelings of vulnerability. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has expanded the grounds for terminating a student’s legal status, leaving many to fear they could be targeted again. A total of more than 4,700 international students had their permission to study in the U.S. canceled this spring, with little notice or explanation. In court hearings, Department of Homeland Security officials said they ran the names of student visa holders through an FBI-run database that contains the names of suspects and people who have been arrested, even if they were never charged with a crime or had charges dropped. At a court hearing last week in Oakland, California, lawyers for international students sought a nationwide injunction they said would protect their clients and others across the country. But government attorneys said that wasn’t necessary because ICE was mailing status reactivation letters to affected students. It likely will take two weeks for all students to receive their letter, which can then be shared with universities and employers, assistant U.S. attorney Elizabeth Kurlan said. The plaintiffs’ lawyers said the letter is meaningless, arguing ICE’s new policy suggests student records can be terminated on a whim. There’s also no evidence ICE has asked the State Department to restore revoked visas, the plaintiffs’ attorneys said. A student who left faces a long wait for another US visa The man in Houston left within about a week of learning his legal status had been terminated. Around that time, he also received an email that the visa he used to enter the U.S. had been revoked. He believes his termination stemmed from a 2021 fraud case that was dismissed. Over nearly a decade he had built a life in the U.S., where he was enrolled in “optional practical training,” which allows foreign students to stay and work for up to three years on their student visas. In his home country, he is now looking for work and living with his mother. The wait time for a U.S. visa interview is at least a year, he said. Even if he got another visa, returning would be complicated because of his financial situation. He had a car loan and credit cards in the U.S. that he can’t afford to pay after losing his job, and his credit score has since dropped, he said. “Revoking a visa or revoking a SEVIS status does not just affect the educational side of things, it affects the whole life,” said the student, who has struggled with feelings of loneliness and also grief over his father’s recent death. SEVIS is the Student and Exchange Visitor Information Systems database that tracks international students’ compliance with their visa status. Students who left the country may not have known their rights or had the resources to hire a lawyer, said Ben Loveman, an immigration attorney. They now will have a harder time being reinstated, he said. “There were huge consequences,” Loveman said. Some students see new risk to studying in the US For a Nepali programmer in Texas who had his status terminated, the ordeal brought up a mistake he thought he had left in the past. The programmer, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear or retaliation, was arrested four years ago for drunken driving. He said he took responsibility for his actions, performing community service hours, serving probation and paying fines. The judge told him the records could be sealed after two years, but the case appears to explain why he was targeted by immigration authorities. “I followed everything,” he said. “If they’re going to take it all, at least give me due process.” His status has since been restored, and the programmer, who is on an OPT program, has gone back to his job. But the episode hasn’t faded from his mind. If the right opportunity emerged in another country like New Zealand or Canada, he said he would take it and leave. A student at Iowa State University who also requested anonymity out of concern about being targeted, said he is looking for options to leave the U.S., after what he describes as a “dark *******.” The Ph.D. student said his status termination pushed him to a mental breaking point. He had a plane ticket back home to Bangladesh reserved. He hardly left his apartment, and when he did, he felt he was being followed. He attributes his termination to pending charges against him for ********** possession, but he said he hadn’t been convicted. After his status reinstatement, he restarted a teaching assistant job he had lost. Then, he had to catch up on grading almost three weeks of assignments for dozens of students. While he’s relieved to get back to school, he’s confident about his decision to leave by the end of the year — either for home or Europe. The degree is not worth the risk of another status termination, he said. “How much should I suffer to continue here?” he said. —— The Associated Press’ education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find the AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. Source link #International #students #face #challenges #rebuilding #lives #reversal #visa #crackdown Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Old School RuneScape heads back to Great Kourend as the new boss Yama emerges Old School RuneScape heads back to Great Kourend as the new boss Yama emerges Yama, the Master of Pacts is the new boss Earn items like the ****** Tallow and Grimoire Pages on defeating him The Chasm area also features spots for mining and smithing now Old School RuneScape’s latest update throws you back into the political mess and hellish underbelly of Great Kourend, where something ancient and angry has finally stirred. The new boss, Yama, Master of Pacts, is now live, a fire-drenched minotaur ****** who’s been gathering strength in the Chasm of Fire, waiting for the right moment to strike. If you’ve played through A Kingdom Divided (and you’re all done with Royal Titans), this one picks up right where that left off. After dealing with Yama’s Judge back in 2021, you probably knew that wasn’t the end of it. Turns out, the real threat was still lurking – wings, horns, hooves, and a two-handed axe that doesn’t play around. Yama is joined by the Disciples of Yama, a group of fire-worshipping cultists who’ll gladly burn for him. The fight itself is designed for high-level players. You’ll need the quest completed, top-tier combat stats, and Best in Slot gear to even stand a chance. The encounter is available solo or with friends. Defeating him unlocks access to new loot, including ****** Tallow for brewing Surge Potions, the Chasm of Fire Teleport Scroll, some new Grimoire Pages, and a few other hidden surprises. The Chasm itself has been expanded too. There’s now a dedicated mining and smithing area where you can gather Crimson Lovakite, a rare resource exclusive to this fiery pit. With it, you can forge Oathplate, a new armour set that adds some real weight to your late-game loadout. So even if you’re not into bossing, there’s still a reason to head down there. Looking for more? Here’s a list of the best RPGs to play on Android right now! Head back to the Great Kourend now by downloading Old School RuneScape on your preferred link below. Visit the official website for more information or follow the X page to stay updated on all the latest developments. Source link #School #RuneScape #heads #Great #Kourend #boss #Yama #emerges Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Japan’s Ishiba rules out tax cuts funded by debt issuance Japan’s Ishiba rules out tax cuts funded by debt issuance Japan’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japan will not resort to tax cuts funded by additional debt issuance, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday, pushing back against political pressure to loosen fiscal policy ahead of an upper house election slated for July. “Japan is seeing interest rates turn positive and its fiscal state is not good,” Ishiba told parliament, warning of the rising cost of funding the country’s already huge debt as the central bank hikes interest rates. “While tax revenues are rising, social ******** costs are also increasing,” he said. With sticky food inflation hurting consumption and U.S. tariffs clouding the economic outlook, Ishiba has faced growing calls from ruling and opposition lawmakers to boost spending and cut Japan’s consumption tax rate from the current 10%. Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said while Japan is not facing difficulty raising funds through debt issuance now, it must strive to maintain market trust in its finances. “A loss of market trust in our finances could lead to sharp rises in interest rates, a weak yen and excessive inflation that would have a severe impact on the economy,” Kato told the same parliament session. After ending a decade-long stimulus policy last year, the Bank of Japan raised short-term interest rates to 0.5% in January and has pledged to keep hiking borrowing costs if inflation stays on track to durably hit its 2% target. The BOJ, which still holds roughly half of outstanding Japanese government bonds (JGBs), is also gradually slowing its bond buying, which would push up bond yields and the cost of funding government debt. Yields on super-long JGBs have risen steadily since April even as those on other maturities remain stable – a sign that the market expects Japan’s finances to worsen. Japan’s economy shrank an annualized 0.7% in January-March, the first contraction in a year, underscoring the fragile nature of its recovery now under threat from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Source link #Japans #Ishiba #rules #tax #cuts #funded #debt #issuance Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Pro-European centrist beats right-wing nationalist in Romanian vote – The Washington Post Pro-European centrist beats right-wing nationalist in Romanian vote – The Washington Post Pro-European centrist beats right-wing nationalist in Romanian vote The Washington PostNicusor Dan Beats George Simion in Romana’s Presidential Election The New York TimesRomania’s new president Nicosur Dan finally looks like he’s enjoying life after a campaign full of rancour and division Sky NewsRomania election: Candidates neck-and-neck – early results DWIn Transylvania, fear haunts Romania’s troubled democracy politico.eu Source link #ProEuropean #centrist #beats #rightwing #nationalist #Romanian #vote #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

EV, hybrid servicing and repairs set to cost more, take longer under new laws EV, hybrid servicing and repairs set to cost more, take longer under new laws New rules requiring mechanics to undergo additional training to work on EVs and hybrids – even changing a wheel – could cause a backlog of repairs and push prices up for consumers. Source link #hybrid #servicing #repairs #set #cost #longer #laws Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down Claim That Secretary Kristi Noem Is Backing Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for Citizenship The Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down Claim That Secretary Kristi Noem Is Backing Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for Citizenship The DHS is shutting down rumors of a reality show in which immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship The show was initially reportedly backed by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem The show was in talks to be produced by a Duck Dynasty producer The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the President Trump’s administration is shutting down reports of a DHS Secretary Kristi Noem-backed reality show in which immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship. On Friday, May 16, the DHS issued a statement regarding the proposed reality show. The statement from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, titled FAKE NEWS FRIDAY: DHS Torches Latest Media Hoax, read,“This is completely false. Daily Mails ‘reporting’ is an affront to journalism. Secretary Noem has not ‘backed’ nor is even aware of the pitch of any scripted or reality show.” The statement from McLaughlin continued, “DHS receives hundreds of television show pitches a year, ranging from documentaries surrounding ICE and CBP border operations to white collar investigations by HSI. Each proposal undergoes a thorough vetting process prior to denial or approval. This pitch has not received approval or rejection by staff.” Reports about the potential reality show were first picked up by Daily Mail, which reported that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was “backing” the series. Producer Rob Worsoff, most famously of Duck Dynasty, previously told WSJ that he had discussions with members of the DHS about the show idea. The outlet reported that he received “positive” feedback from Trump officials about the pitch. Worsoff himself immigrated to the U.S. from Canada to embark on his career in television. He told WSJ, “This isn’t The Hunger Games for immigrants. This is not, ‘Hey, if you lose, we are shipping you out on a boat out of the country.'” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Worsoff revealed that the show was pitched to the DHS under the Obama administration and under the Biden administration, but both passed. Susan Walsh/AP Photo President Donald Trump speaks during a fundraiser for Republican gubernatorial hopeful Kristi Noem in Sioux Falls, S.D., Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. The Trump administration continues to attract criticism for its mass Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on immigrant communities, and the deportation of several U.S. citizens to prisons in South America. Among them are Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a legal immigrant, who was deported and sent to a mega-prison in El Salvador without due process. Garcia remains in foreign custody at this time. On Friday, May 16, ICE raids on Nashville led to shut downs along the city’s popular broadway strip. Read the original article on People Source link #Department #Homeland #Security #Shuts #Claim #Secretary #Kristi #Noem #Backing #Reality #Show #Immigrants #Compete #Citizenship Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Brexit back in the news – what do the *** and EU want out of deal? – BBC Brexit back in the news – what do the *** and EU want out of deal? – BBC Brexit back in the news – what do the *** and EU want out of deal? BBCUK and EU still locked in deal talks hours ahead of summit BBCUK looks to reset EU relations 5 years after Brexit The HillBritain poised to reset trade and defence ties with EU ReutersUK on verge of deal with EU to let Britons use European passport e-gates The Guardian Source link #Brexit #news #deal #BBC Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Northern pastoral industry mourns David Warriner, champion of live export trade Northern pastoral industry mourns David Warriner, champion of live export trade The northern livestock and pastoral community is mourning the loss of industry leader and fierce advocate of the live export trade, David Warriner who died earlier this month. Source link #Northern #pastoral #industry #mourns #David #Warriner #champion #live #export #trade Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Android Desktop Mode to Reportedly Debut With Android 17 on Pixel; May Offer Multitasking Capabilities Android Desktop Mode to Reportedly Debut With Android 17 on Pixel; May Offer Multitasking Capabilities Google has been rumoured to be developing a new dedicated first-party desktop mode for Android phones and tablets for years now, and it may be closer to launch than ever before. As per a new leak, the feature, dubbed Android Desktop Mode, was previously expected to arrive with Android 16 this year but may now see its release with Android 17. It is speculated to offer capabilities similar to Samsung DeX and Motorola Connect, enabling users to resize windows and quickly transition between a mobile and desktop interface. Android Desktop Mode Launch Tipster Mishaal Rahman revealed details about the Android Desktop Mode in a recent livestream on X (formerly Twitter). The new desktop experience may enable users to take advantage of larger screens via their phone. When the phone, specifically a Pixel, is connected to an external display such as a laptop via USB Type-C, it could offer a desktop-style interface. The Android Desktop Mode is said to offer multitasking capabilities with the ability to resize windows and move them around. Further, there may also be staple desktop-like features, such as an app management system, the ability to transition between mobile and desktop interface, and other navigation elements. Previously, this new desktop experience was said to arrive with Android 16. The latest Android 16 beta update even added a new developer option dubbed “Enable desktop experience features”. When enabled, the feature displayed the familiar Android taskbar, three-button navigation access, and other options when a Pixel running the aforementioned beta was connected to a laptop. However, its release might be delayed. As per Rahman, Google needs more time to polish the user interface of the feature and thus, it may not arrive with Android 16. Instead, the feature is now speculated to debut with Android 17 on the next-generation of Pixel phones. Previous reports suggest that the desktop mode may also include a taskbar with pinned apps like Phone, Messages, Camera, Chrome, as well as the app drawer. Further, it could also display recent apps. Source link #Android #Desktop #Mode #Reportedly #Debut #Android #Pixel #Offer #Multitasking #Capabilities Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Donald Trump Jr. Ripped Over ‘Disgusting’ Post About Biden’s ******* Donald Trump Jr. Ripped Over ‘Disgusting’ Post About Biden’s ******* Donald Trump Jr., son of President Donald Trump, is coming under criticism on social media for a tasteless message about President Joe Biden’s ******* diagnosis on Sunday. At first, however, Trump Jr. appeared to wish Biden well. Shortly after the announcement that the former president has an aggressive form of prostate ******* that has spread to the bone, Trump Jr. reposted a message saying “politics aside, we wish him a speedy recovery.” “Agree 100%” he added as he shared the post. That “politics aside” tone lasted about three hours, when he posted a followup message mocking former first lady Jill Biden, who holds a doctoral degree in education, and hinting at a conspiracy. “What I want to know is how did Dr. Jill Biden miss stage five metastatic ******* or is this yet another coverup???” he wrote as he reposted a message declaring it “highly likely” that Biden was diagnosed as president and didn’t tell the nation. He then pinned that message atop his feed on X. The message stands in stark contrast to one posted by his father wishing Biden “a fast and successful recovery” as well as messages from other MAGA firebrands such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who said she was “sorry” to hear the news and offered prayers to the former president and his family. Trump Jr.’s critics called him out for his message attacking the Bidens: Source link #Donald #Trump #Ripped #Disgusting #Post #Bidens #******* Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight – CNN Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight – CNN Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense airstrikes kill more than 100 overnight CNNAmid Cease-Fire Talks, Israel Says It Has Expanded Ground Operations in Gaza The New York TimesSeries of IDF strikes across Gaza Strip reported overnight The Times of IsraelIsrael holds ceasefire talks with ******, as new ground operation in Gaza begins NPRIsraeli ground operations underway in Gaza, some food to be allowed in The Washington Post Source link #Israel #begins #extensive #Gaza #ground #operation #intense #airstrikes #kill #overnight #CNN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

EU tipped to give up naming rights for *********** trade deal EU tipped to give up naming rights for *********** trade deal Europe is poised to give up strict product naming rights to get a free trade deal with Australia over the line, Labor’s trade tsar says. Trade talks between Australia and the EU collapsed in late 2023 but have been revived in the wake of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Don Farrell said on Monday “both Australia and Europe now realise that there’s a priority and an imperative to get a free-trade agreement”. Camera IconPrime Minister Anthony Albanese met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome. NewsWire / Handout Credit: NewsWire “If other countries don’t want to trade with you, well, that’s fine,” the Trade Minister told Sky News. “That’s their decision, but if there are countries who do want to do trade with you, well, then you’ve got to go that extra mile to get an agreement over the line.” Going the “extra mile” for the EU would likely mean loosening its grasp on geographical indicators – product names that relate to specific regions, such as feta or prosecco. Camera IconTrade Minister Don Farrell is leading the charge on trade talks with the EU. NewsWire / Martin Ollman Credit: News Corp Australia “So those geographical indicators are hard issues,” Senator Farrell said. “On the one hand, the Europeans say, ‘Well, you’re using all of our names’. “On the other hand, what I say to them is, ‘Look, after World War II, a whole lot of Europeans came to Australia. They bought their families, they bought their culture. More importantly, they bought their food and wine. And for them, the link with Europe is not an economic link — it’s a way that they keep in contact with their European roots’.” He said he would meet with the EU’s ambassador on Tuesday. Defence pact Senator Farrell’s remarks came after Anthony Albanese met with European leaders on the sidelines of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration. The Prime Minister spruiked Australia’s “common values” and “people-to-people links” with the EU as he headed into bilateral talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Ms von der Leyen in turn said she was “looking forward to a new era between Europe and Australia” amid “geopolitical tensions”. “The good thing is Australia and Europe are reliable partners,” she said. “We are predictable, we share the same values as you just said, so we can offer to each other stability and we’re very grateful for that. “And this is the reason also that we do not only see you as a trading partner, but we see you as a strategic partner, and we would very much like to broaden this strategic partnership.” Ms von der Leyen pointed to the EU’s recent defence pacts signed with South Korea and Japan as well as another deal set to go through with the ***. “We would be very pleased if we could develop such a security and defence partnership too, just to broaden the strategic partnership in many topics that we have in common,” she said. Source link #tipped #give #naming #rights #*********** #trade #deal Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear? Millions of years ago, the megalodon ruled the oceans – why did it disappear? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to *****@*****.tld. When did the megalodon shark go extinct, and why? – Landon, age 10 Imagine traveling back in time and observing the oceans of 5 million years ago. As you stand on an ancient shoreline, you see several small whales in the distance, gliding along the surface of an ancient sea. Suddenly, and without warning, an enormous creature erupts out of the depths. With its massive jaws, the monster crushes one of the whales and drags it down into the deep. Large chunks of the body are ripped off and swallowed whole. The rest of the whales scatter. You have just witnessed mealtime for megalodon – formally known as Otodus megalodon – the largest shark ever. About the megalodon As a scientist who studies sharks and other ocean species, I am fascinated by the awesome marine predators that have appeared and disappeared through the eons. That includes huge swimming reptiles like ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and the mosasaurs. These incredible predators lived during the time of the dinosaurs; megalodon would not appear for another 50 million years. But when it did arrive on the scene, about 15 million to 20 million years ago, the megalodon must have been an incredible sight. A fully grown individual weighed about 50 metric tons – that’s more than 110,000 pounds (50,000 kilograms) – and was 50 to 60 feet long (15 to 18 meters). This animal was longer than a school bus and as heavy as a railroad car! Its jaws were up to 10 feet (3 meters) wide, the teeth up to 7 inches (17.8 centimeters) long and the bite force was 40,000 pounds per square inch (2,800 kilograms per square centimeter). Not surprisingly, megalodons ate big prey. Scientists know this because they’ve found chips of megalodon teeth embedded in the bones of large marine animals. On the menu, along with whales: large fish, seals, sea lions, dolphins and other sharks. An artist’s vision of what megalodon might have looked like. Megalodon was found in the warm ocean waters of the tropics and subtropics. Its teeth have been found on every continent except Antarctica. Corey Ford/iStock via Getty Images PlusAre scientists sure megalodon is extinct? Internet rumors persist that modern-day megalodons exist – that they still swim around in today’s oceans. But that’s not true. Megalodons are extinct. They died out about 3.5 million years ago. And scientists know this because, once again, they looked at the teeth. All sharks – including megalodons – produce and ultimately lose tens of thousands of teeth throughout their lives. That means lots of those lost megalodon teeth are around as fossils. Some are found at the bottom of the ocean; others washed up on shore. But nobody has ever found a megalodon tooth that’s less than 3.5 million years old. That’s one of the reasons scientists believe megalodon went extinct then. What’s more, megalodons spent much of their time relatively close to shore, a place where they easily found prey. So if megalodons still existed, people would certainly have seen them. They were way too big to miss; we would have lots of photographs and videos. Why megalodon disappeared It probably wasn’t one single thing that led to the extinction of this amazing megapredator, but a complex mix of challenges. First, the climate dramatically changed. Global water temperature dropped; that reduced the area where megalodon, a warm-water shark, could thrive. Second, because of the changing climate, entire species that megalodon preyed upon vanished forever. At the same time, competitors helped push megalodon to extinction – that includes the great white shark. Even though they were only one-third the size of megalodons, the great whites probably ate some of the same prey. Then there were killer ****** whales, a now-extinct type of ****** whale. They grew as large as megalodon and had even ******* teeth. They were also warmblooded; that meant they enjoyed an expanded habitat, because living in cold waters wasn’t a problem. Killer ****** whales probably traveled in groups, so they had an advantage when encountering a megalodon, which probably hunted alone. The cooling seas, the disappearance of prey and the competition – it was all too much for the megalodon. And that’s why you’ll never find a modern-day megalodon tooth. Hello, curious kids! Do you have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Ask an adult to send your question to *****@*****.tld. Please tell us your name, age and the city where you live. And since curiosity has no age limit – adults, let us know what you’re wondering, too. We won’t be able to answer every question, but we will do our best. This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit, independent news organization bringing you facts and trustworthy analysis to help you make sense of our complex world. It was written by: Michael Heithaus, Florida International University Read more: Michael Heithaus does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Source link #Millions #years #megalodon #ruled #oceans #disappear Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

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