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California rocket launch may be visible today in Arizona: What time is SpaceX liftoff? – Yahoo California rocket launch may be visible today in Arizona: What time is SpaceX liftoff? – Yahoo California rocket launch may be visible today in Arizona: What time is SpaceX liftoff? YahooSpaceX rocket launch in Florida: What time is liftoff? Where to watch in West Palm Beach YahooSpaceX launches 26 Starlink satellites to orbit from California (video) SpaceMorning Minute: SpaceX launch, firework ordinance, and new flights coming to SLO KSBY NewsSpaceX launches 1,000th Starlink satellite of the year during Friday morning mission Spaceflight Now Source link #California #rocket #launch #visible #today #Arizona #time #SpaceX #liftoff #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Minister ‘pushing’ for deal over *** use of EU passport e-gates Minister ‘pushing’ for deal over *** use of EU passport e-gates A deal that would allow *** passport holders to use EU e-gates at airports is being “pushed for”, a government minister has confirmed. European relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds, who is leading negotiations ahead of a ***-EU summit in London, said an agreement to stop people being stuck in border queues “would be a very sensible objective”. Speaking to the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, he also set out his hopes for a deal on youth mobility and said he was “confident” about changes to lower food prices. Conservative MP Alex Burghart claimed the government’s proposed deal with the EU could mean the *** becoming a “rule taker”. The *** and EU will hold their first bilateral summit since Brexit on Monday, described by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as a “really significant moment”. Both parties are hoping to agree deals on a number of issues, including trade and security. Describing talks as in “the very final hours”, Thomas-Symonds said he was focused on jobs, lower household bills and stronger borders. Asked whether he was confident British travellers would be able to use EU e-gates at European airports, he said: “I’m certainly pushing for people to be able to go through far more quickly. “I think we can all agree that not being stuck in queues and having more time to spend, whether it’s on holiday or work trips, having more time to do what you want … would be a very sensible objective.” The minister said he was also keen to make progress on lowering food prices by reducing red tape and was confident but added “nothing is agreed until everything is agreed”. He added: “We know we’ve had lorries waiting for 16 hours, fresh food in the back not able to be exported because frankly it’s just going off, red tape, all the certifications that are required, we absolutely want to reduce that.” Burghart told the programme his main concern was the government signing up to EU standards and becoming “a rule taker – one of the things we specifically left behind when we left the EU”. He said the government had not ruled out “dynamic alignment”, which would see the *** and EU maintain equivalent regulatory standards on food and trade, despite the *** not being “in the room” when future decisions are taken. He added: “As the government hasn’t ruled that out we have to assume it’s very firmly on the table and is about to happen. “And if it is about to happen, then that is a surrender of some of Britain’s sovereignty and we won’t stand for it”. On a deal around whether young people from the EU can come to live and work in the *** and vice versa, Thomas-Symonds insisted he was negotiating around “a smart and controlled scheme”, adding “nobody is remotely suggesting that’s freedom of movement. That’s a red line for us”. The minister did not respond directly to questioning on whether there would be a cap on numbers or a specific time limit, but did stress “that control element is hugely important”. He also denied there were plans to exempt student numbers from overall migration figures and added “anything agreed – and I stress this is in sensitive final hours – will be consistent with reducing the level of net migration as we’ve promised”. Appearing on the same programme, Liberal Democrat MP Calum Miller said he was “troubled by the sense the government isn’t seizing this moment, in the context of a changed environment, to really go further” on EU relations. The party’s spokesperson for foreign affairs said “setting ourselves on an ambitious path towards a customs union is the best way to give some certainty to British businesses”. Source link #Minister #pushing #deal #passport #egates Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Google to give app devs access to Gemini Nano for on-device AI – Ars Technica Google to give app devs access to Gemini Nano for on-device AI – Ars Technica Google to give app devs access to Gemini Nano for on-device AI Ars TechnicaGoogle Can Put Siri to Shame and Fix the Biggest Problem with Voice Assistants CNETGemini smarts are coming to more Android devices Google BlogYour Android devices are getting several upgrades for free – including a big one for Auto ZDNETGemini AI Will Soon Power In-Car Android Auto autoblog.com Source link #Google #give #app #devs #access #Gemini #Nano #ondevice #Ars #Technica Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

'Money is tight when you're a teacher': Student loan borrowers brace for wage garnishment 'Money is tight when you're a teacher': Student loan borrowers brace for wage garnishment CNBC spoke with some of the student loan borrowers in default who are bracing for the consequences of wage garnishments and Social Security offsets. Source link #039Money #tight #you039re #teacher039 #Student #loan #borrowers #brace #wage #garnishment Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Your lookahead horoscope: May 18, 2025 – The Globe and Mail Your lookahead horoscope: May 18, 2025 – The Globe and Mail Your lookahead horoscope: May 18, 2025 The Globe and MailHoroscopes Today, May 18, 2025 USA TodayToday’s horoscope Sunday, May 18, 2025 for each zodiac sign MARCATarot Horoscope: Lucky zodiac signs before the Taurus season ends and the Gemini season begins Hindustan TimesHoroscope for Sunday, May 18, 2025 Chicago Sun-Times Source link #lookahead #horoscope #Globe #Mail Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

PGA Championship Round 3: How Scottie Scheffler took control – The New York Times PGA Championship Round 3: How Scottie Scheffler took control – The New York Times PGA Championship Round 3: How Scottie Scheffler took control The New York TimesScheffler catches fire at PGA, takes 3-shot lead ESPNUS PGA Championship 2025: Scottie Scheffler leads heading into final round BBC2025 PGA Championship Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3 GOLF.comPGA Championship Round 3 leaderboard, live updates: Scottie Scheffler takes solo lead at Quail Hollow Yahoo Sports Source link #PGA #Championship #Scottie #Scheffler #control #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix: Haas demand Oliver Bearman qualifying review Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix: Haas demand Oliver Bearman qualifying review Haas have asked for a review of the decision to disallow Oliver Bearman’s final qualifying lap at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The Briton’s final lap was fast enough to qualify him to move beyond the first knock-out session, but it was deleted by governing body the FIA on the basis it was set after the session was stopped following a ****** by Alpine’s Franco Colapinto. But Haas and Bearman believe the FIA stewards made a mistake, and that Bearman completed his lap before the red flag. The US-based team have demanded an explanation for what happened and a strategy to avoid similar incidents in the future. Haas said in a statement on Sunday morning: “After discussions last night with the FIA, we have subsequently asked for further written clarification on the decision-making concerning Ollie Bearman’s final Q1 lap, in order for us to review more comprehensively. “We similarly asked what measures the FIA/race control can put in place moving forward to ensure that this situation is avoided in the future to the benefit of F1. Upon review we will be more informed to comment.” The FIA delayed the start of the second session of qualifying to review the situation, but stuck with its original decision. This was despite the fact that on both television footage and live-timing data Bearman clearly crossed the line to jump up to 10th place just before the red flag was indicated. An FIA statement said: “The red flag was set at 16:32 and 17.6 seconds. “Bearman crossed the line at 16:32 and 20.9 seconds, with the abort signal/red flag showing on the start gantry. “Qualifying Two was delayed to enable the stewards to consult the relevant timing experts and examine the underlining data to satisfy themselves that the timing system data was valid and it was therefore right to proceed. “The overriding objective was to determine whether or not Bearman had completed the lap before or after the red flag and whether the lap should be disallowed, to ensure the right drivers progressed to Qualifying Two.” An FIA spokesman added that, while the red flag was not showing on the boards at the start-finish line, the orange ‘abort lap’ lights were on the start-line gantry. The spokesman pointed to article 37.6 of the FIA’s F1 sporting regulations, which says these lights will be shown in addition to red flags at marshals posts if a session needs to be stopped. Bearman said: “We get the red light on our dash. That for me didn’t happen until quite a way after I crossed the line. “Watching the outboard video, it was clear that there was no red flag displayed when I crossed the line. “So, I believe it’s totally unfair to have [the lap] deleted. I feel like once they make a decision, even if it’s wrong – even if it’s clearly wrong – they’re not going to turn back on it. And that seems a bit harsh.” Source link #EmiliaRomagna #Grand #Prix #Haas #demand #Oliver #Bearman #qualifying #review Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Orange cat mystery finally solved after discovery of genetic 'meow-tation' – Yahoo Orange cat mystery finally solved after discovery of genetic 'meow-tation' – Yahoo Orange cat mystery finally solved after discovery of genetic ‘meow-tation’ YahooView Full Coverage on Google News Source link #Orange #cat #mystery #finally #solved #discovery #genetic #039meowtation039 #Yahoo Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

‘A Slap in the Face’: Iranians Watched Trump’s ******** Tour With Envy – The New York Times ‘A Slap in the Face’: Iranians Watched Trump’s ******** Tour With Envy – The New York Times ‘A Slap in the Face’: Iranians Watched Trump’s ******** Tour With Envy The New York TimesIran dismisses Trump ‘threats,’ says nuclear talks will continue CNNIran’s Khamenei launches blistering attack on Trump after Middle East visit Fox NewsIran’s Supreme Leader says Trump is lying when he speaks of peace ReutersIran’s leaders slam Trump for ‘disgraceful’ remarks during Middle East tour Al Jazeera Source link #Slap #Face #Iranians #Watched #Trumps #******** #Tour #Envy #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Glen Quartermain: Nothing ‘Mini’ about coach Andrew McQualter’s first win in charge of Eagles Glen Quartermain: Nothing ‘Mini’ about coach Andrew McQualter’s first win in charge of Eagles Andrew McQualter may have been the most relieved person inside Optus Stadium as he earned his maiden win as Eagles coach – and it was the result the club needed after one of the saddest weekends in its history. Source link #Glen #Quartermain #Mini #coach #Andrew #McQualters #win #charge #Eagles Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Could a ‘digital diet’ help me fix my bad phone habits? | Smartphones Could a ‘digital diet’ help me fix my bad phone habits? | Smartphones Can you count the number of times you’ve looked at your phone today? Or how often you’ve opened it to do one thing to find yourself doing something else entirely? If you’re anything like me, you’ll have little idea – merely an inkling – that it’s more times than you’d hope. Smartphone algorithms are designed to capture our attention and hold it, but a new book written by an academic who studies them promises to help people take back control. I spent a week putting some of her suggestions to the test. A first step towards breaking any addiction is acknowledging you have one and understanding its nature. In her book, Smartphone Nation, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr suggests keeping a “phone fed journal” for a few days, noting what you opened your phone to do, where you ended up, how long you spent there, and how the session made you feel. Trying to keep track of the minutes I’m spending on phone-based diversions proves tricky, as I’m often unaware I’m even being diverted. With practice though, I think I’m beginning to notice this more quickly, and it’s apparent that my problematic phone use falls into two general categories. The first, which I’ve named “deliberate procrastination”, happens when I’ve got a mentally taxing task ahead of me, and I don’t want to do it, so I check my apps for updates instead. According to my diary, I am a master task-avoider, particularly when tired. Or perhaps I’m just saddled with too many mentally taxing tasks. But since I appear more prone to procrastinating in the mornings, it strikes me that a quick fix could be moving more challenging tasks to later in the day, when I’m more awake. ‘This technology wants to seamlessly move you off one task and on to another application, then hold you there for as long as possible’, says Dr Regehr. Photograph: Adrian Sherratt/The Guardian The second and more worrying habit I’ve identified, I’ve christened the “oblivion vortex”: where I open my phone to do something, only to come round goodness knows how many minutes later, to find myself watching some random video, with no idea how I got there. Reader: beware the treacherous 30 minutes after waking! Last Tuesday, while intending to prepare school snacks and rally teenagers out of the door, I emerged from the vortex to find the beauty entrepreneur Trinny Woodall telling me about a recent trip to the hairdresser to get her highlights done. According to Regehr, an associate professor of digital humanities at University College London, this is classic algorithm skulduggery. “This technology wants to seamlessly move you off one task and on to another application, then hold you there for as long as possible. That’s what advertisers are paying for: your attention. However, what’s great is that this week, you became aware that it is happening.” Mindless scrolling isn’t always harmful, Regehr adds. “Sometimes we need a break,” though she encourages reflecting on how that content makes you feel. I admit that some of my feeds leave me feeling inadequate or that I’m missing out – while they’re littered with ads for intermittent fasting and eye creams, clearly tailored to my age and search habits. Regehr suggests unfollowing individuals or brands that no longer inspire or educate me, and narrowing in on things that do. “You might decide: ‘I do want that soothing scroll, but I’d like to be more active about what I fill that break with.’ You don’t just have to take what algorithms feed you.” Dr Regehr recommends greyscaling your phone to make it less visually appealing. Photograph: Adrian Sherratt/The Guardian It’s sage advice, but that digital spring clean will have to wait until I’m less busy. For now, I try another of her tips: switching my phone to greyscale by removing colour via the accessibility settings. Dr Alex Taylor, a lecturer in marketing at Newcastle Business School in Australia who studies smartphone distraction, supports this: “One of the most obvious reasons smartphones compete for our attention is the level of stimulation they provide. Minimising this by limiting exposure to high fidelity imagery is a good step.” Indeed, without the usual candy-coloured icons winking seductively at me from my screen, I struggle to find apps. The pull is lessened – out of sight really does mean out of mind. Still, when I actually need to use my phone, the palette makes navigation frustrating. It’s a useful, if imperfect, deterrent. Despite efforts to monitor my smartphone use, I also suspect I’m only capturing a fraction of the distractions I experience. skip past newsletter promotion A weekly dive in to how technology is shaping our lives Privacy Notice: Newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties. For more information see our Privacy Policy. We use Google reCaptcha to protect our website and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. after newsletter promotion Dr Maxi Heitmayer, a human-computer interaction researcher at the London School of Economics, shares this view. In one study, he equipped 41 participants with wearable cameras to observe when they checked their phones without unlocking them. These quick checks, though seemingly minor, are disruptive nonetheless. “We found that whenever there’s this little break in an activity – it could be turning the page of a book, or you’re done cutting the tomatoes and now you need to chop the onions – that’s when the phone comes in,” Heitmayer says. Breaking this pattern isn’t simple. In a more recent study, Heitmayer found that moving phones out of reach did reduce use – but often led people to shift their distractions to desktop screens instead. He suggests leaving my phone in a different room, and noting each time I think about checking it. The answer is frequently – to check for messages, Google random thoughts, or open apps out of sheer habit. And our phones are undeniably useful. On the second day of stashing my phone upstairs, I miss a call from my daughter’s school about her lunch account. When I finally receive this message, I immediately open an app and deposit some money – though I get so irritated by the greyscale that I turn it off. Even so, my digital detox has made me more mindful of how I interact with my smartphone. Since starting my diary, I’ve found myself sucked into the oblivion vortex less frequently, and though I’m still guilty of procrastination, I aspire to fill these deliberate breaks with apps and feeds that bring me joy. Still, this mini digital detox has made me more aware of how I use my phone and I’m starting to swap aimless browsing with more intentional use – choosing apps that spark joy rather than just steal time. Regehr and her team have proposed a hierarchical approach to digital engagement, similar to a healthy eating pyramid: nutritious habits at the base, indulgent treats at the top. For her, a scroll through second-hand clothing app Vinted is the digital equivalent of a cupcake. I’m not perfect, but I’m learning to reshape my phone habits – and yes, the occasional Trinny Woodall video is allowed, so long as I’ve chosen to watch it. Tips for a healthy digital diet Building a healthier relationship with your smartphone doesn’t necessarily mean going cold turkey or tossing your device into a drawer. Instead, it’s about subtle shifts that return a sense of control. Dr Kaitlyn Regehr suggests the following strategies: Set app limits for your most-used platforms – not just mentally, but through your phone’s settings. Reclaim your attention by asking: Who do I really want to hear from? Then silence the rest. Turn off unnecessary push notifications, and consider assigning different ringtones to different contacts. Temptation can also be engineered away by moving social media apps off your main screen – or deleting them entirely, so you can only access them via a browser. Try greyscaling your phone: Without vibrant colours tugging at your attention, you might find that the allure of Instagram or TikTok fades a little. Reduce targeted advertising by using different browsers for shopping and chatting, or turn on incognito mode to avoid cookie tracking. Create real-world boundaries by setting screen-free zones and times, such as a no-phones-at-the-table rule, or a digital curfew before bed. Smartphone Nation by Kaitlyn Regehr (Pan Macmillan, £22). To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply Source link #digital #diet #fix #bad #phone #habits #Smartphones Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

In a 1st, we destroyed terror camps 100km inside Pakistan: Amit Shah – Times of India In a 1st, we destroyed terror camps 100km inside Pakistan: Amit Shah – Times of India In a 1st, we destroyed terror camps 100km inside Pakistan: Amit Shah Times of IndiaWhy There’s No Battlefield Solution to India’s Perpetual Pakistan Problem The New York Times’Planned, trained & executed’: Army shares new video of Operation Sindoor Times of India”Justice, Not Revenge”: Indian Army Shares New Operation Sindoor Video NDTVModi Has Changed India’s Military Doctrine Foreign Policy Source link #1st #destroyed #terror #camps #100km #Pakistan #Amit #Shah #Times #India Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

More Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades – Engadget More Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades – Engadget More Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades EngadgetNintendo details Switch 2 updates for Switch games The VergeNintendo releases more details about free Switch 2 upgrades for certain games Polygon11 Nintendo Games Are Getting Free Upgrades To Look And Run Better On Switch 2 KotakuNintendo releases high res images of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet on Switch 2 My Nintendo News Source link #Switch #games #Switch #upgrades #Engadget Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Shrugs Off Netanyahu on Gulf Tour – The New York Times Trump Shrugs Off Netanyahu on Gulf Tour – The New York Times Trump Shrugs Off Netanyahu on Gulf Tour The New York TimesTrump’s Trip Lays Bare a Stark Advantage Some Arab States Have Over Israel PoliticoBypassed by Trump, Israel dismayed but silent ReutersColumn | In Middle East, Trump marginalizes Israel without helping Gaza The Washington PostNetanyahu is the odd man out in Trump’s Middle East trip NBC News Source link #Trump #Shrugs #Netanyahu #Gulf #Tour #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Eagles shock Saints in special tribute to Selwood Eagles shock Saints in special tribute to Selwood Jamie Cripps was among the players to pay an on-field tribute to Adam Selwood as West Coast posted an emotional 28-point AFL win over St Kilda at Optus Stadium. The death of 2006 premiership Eagle Selwood at the age of 41 on Saturday sent shock waves through West Coast, and a minute’s silence was held before Sunday’s match in front of 42,860 fans. West Coast players, fuelled by the emotion of the previous 24 hours, unleashed their best pressure display of the season to lead from the outset on the way to the 16.12 (108) to 12.8 (80) win, despite five goals from Jack Higgins. The result marked West Coast’s first victory of the season, snapping an 11-match losing run that stretched back to last year. It also gave Andrew McQualter his first win as West Coast coach. The victory came against Ross Lyon, who coached McQualter at St Kilda for the bulk of the tagger’s 94-game playing career. For St Kilda, the loss leaves them with a 4-6 record and huge question marks about their finals credentials. Brady Hough was influential for West Coast with 24 disposals and the first goal of his AFL career, while Harley Reid (15 disposals, two goals, four clearances) took a mark-of-the-year contender when he sat on skipper Oscar Allen to reel in a ripper grab. Rowan Marshall (27 disposals, 40 hitouts, one goal) stood tall in the ruck for St Kilda, while Higgins kicked 5.1 in an exceptional display. “I know it’s great to win a game of footy, but we’ve lost a legend of the club,” West Coast captain Oscar Allen told Fox Sports. “We’re heartbroken. I just want to send all love and support to the Selwood family. “Mental health is such a massive thing in society at the moment. “I struggled with my own mental battles this year, and I’ve been so fortunate to have such a great support crew behind me.” West Coast made a strong start to the match, with contested marks in attack to Jake Waterman and Matt Flynn leading to early goals. Cripps paid tribute to Selwood by tapping his ****** arm band after sidestepping an opponent to kick a clever snap. Two goals to St Kilda big man Mason Wood ensured the margin was only 12 points at quarter-time. Alarm bells were ringing for St Kilda when Reid nailed two 50m bombs to extend the margin to 25 points by the 18-minute mark of the second term. West Coast twice had the chance to extend the gap beyond 30 points, but Liam Duggan sprayed his close-range shot on the run, and Waterman’s launch from 50m just fell short. St Kilda made the home side pay, with Higgins kicking a goal following a horror Ryan Maric turnover in defence to reduce the gap to 19 points at halftime. Reid had two goals, 10 disposals, three clearances and 277m gained by the break, but Marshall was proving a handful for West Coast, with the star ruck pivotal in St Kilda’s 25-16 clearance advantage. West Coast won the clearance battle in the third quarter, lifting their pressure to a new level to put the heat on St Kilda. The lead ballooned to 34 points midway through the term when Allen kicked his second goal, and the Eagles still held a 70-42 edge heading into the final quarter. Higgins kicked two goals in the last term to close the margin to 17 points with nine minutes remaining. But a settling goal from Bailey Williams followed by two majors in the space of a minute to Liam Ryan ensured West Coast would snare the win. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 Source link #Eagles #shock #Saints #special #tribute #Selwood Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Colombian police arrest suspect in Peru mine workers’ killings Colombian police arrest suspect in Peru mine workers’ killings Police in Colombia have arrested a man suspected of being involved in the killing of 13 kidnapped workers at a gold mine in neighbouring Peru. Miguel Antonio Rodríguez Díaz, whose alias is “Cuchillo” (knife), was arrested in the city of Medellin in a joint operation between the two countries and Interpol, according to Peru’s interior ministry and Colombian police. The bodies of the miners were recovered on 4 May from a tunnel at a mine in the Pataz district of Peru. A lawyer for Mr Rodríguez Díaz has denied his involvement in the killings. Peru is one of the largest gold producers in Latin America and has seen a surge in violence from ******** miners and organised criminal gangs. The 13 men killed in Pataz had been sent to confront a group which had attacked and occupied the mine but were ambushed and seized as they were trying to regain control of it, Peruvian authorities said. Mr Rodríguez Díaz is suspected of allegedly ordering the storming of the mine’s entrance, with the aim of stealing gold extracted by miners, Peru’s interior ministry said in a statement. He is accused of “organised crime, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated *********”, it added. A video posted by authorities showed him being detained by armed police in a busy downtown area of Medellin. Colombian police chief Carlos Triana said Mr Rodríguez Díaz was located with the support of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and was subject to an Interpol red notice. Peru’s interior ministry said they expected Mr Rodríguez Díaz to be extradited to Peru in the coming days. La Poderosa, which owns the mine where the murders took place, previously said 39 people with links to the company have been killed by criminal gangs in Pataz in total. This most recent attack prompted Peru’s President Dina Boluarte to impose a night-time curfew in Pataz and to suspend mining activities for a month. Extra police and soldiers were also sent to the region. Source link #Colombian #police #arrest #suspect #Peru #workers #killings Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Column | Caitlin Clark fouled Angel Reese — and the WNBA was officially back – The Washington Post Column | Caitlin Clark fouled Angel Reese — and the WNBA was officially back – The Washington Post Column | Caitlin Clark fouled Angel Reese — and the WNBA was officially back The Washington PostClark: Flagrant foul on Reese a ‘basketball play’ ESPNAngel Reese, Caitlin Clark have heated exchange after hard foul during Sky-Fever game Fox NewsCaitlin Clark says no ‘malicious’ intent behind flagrant foul on Angel Reese: ‘Not the type of player I am’ New York PostCaitlin Clark receives flagrant foul for hard foul on Angel Reese Hawk Central Source link #Column #Caitlin #Clark #fouled #Angel #Reese #WNBA #officially #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nazi swastika displayed at Melbourne Palestine Nakba rally Nazi swastika displayed at Melbourne Palestine Nakba rally A sign bearing a Nazi swastika was sighted at a “Nakba” rally in Melbourne on Sunday in an apparent affront to state laws banning Nazi symbols from public display. The sign, which appeared at the rally marking the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948, shows a red swastika imprinted against the Israeli flag, with the words “Zionism” at the top of the sign and “Nazism” on the bottom. The man holding up the poster wears a jacket, cap and a keffiyeh scarf, a widely-adopted symbol of ************ resistance against Israel. Victoria has outlawed the display of Nazi symbols, which embody ******* dictator Adolf Hitler’s war machine and the slaughter of six millions Jews in Europe in the 1930s and 1940s. Victorian Police has confirmed with NewsWire it is investigating an “an offensive sign” sighted at the State Library shortly after midday. Camera IconA sign sporting a Nazi symbol was spotted at the Melbourne Nakba rally on Sunday. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp AustraliaCamera IconThe display of Nazi symbols is ******** in Victoria. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia “No arrests were made however police have been made aware an offensive sign was sighted at the State Library shortly after midday,” a police spokeswoman said. “Police will assess the image against state legislation to determine if an offence has been committed. “Depending on the assessment a referral may also be made to AFP for further investigation.” About 2000 protesters took to the streets across Melbourne for the May 18 rally. The Arabic word “nakba” translates to “catastrophe” and is associated with widespread fury in the Arab world over the displacement of more than 700,000 Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. In Melbourne, the protesters gathered in the CBD before marching to Catani Gardens in St Kilda via the US consulate. Other signs as the rally read: “Israel kills one child every 10 minutes” and “Free Palestine: From the river to the sea”. Camera IconA Pro Israel group confronted the Nakba rallygoers on Princes Bridge. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia “Officers were also told a water bottle was thrown while the group was walking along Princess Bridge,” the spokeswoman said. “No one was injured however police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. “The groups dissipated peacefully at the conclusion of the protest.” Victoria’s laws came into effect in October 2023. “Such displays cause harm to members of the Victorian community and this is unacceptable,” the government has said. “The ban sends a clear message that Nazi ideology and the hate it represents is not tolerated in Victoria. “There are several exceptions to the offence. These include where the display is made reasonably and in good faith for genuine academic, religious, artistic, or educational purposes.”Convicted offenders face a maximum penalty of a $23,000 fine or 12 months in prison, or both. Camera IconThousands or people rallied across Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp AustraliaCamera IconThousands of protesters attended Nakba rallies in Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan Credit: News Corp Australia South Australia introduced a similar ban across 2023 and 2024 as the country grappled with how to beat back a nationwide explosion in anti-Semitism following the ****** terror attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Holocaust survivor Andrew Steiner, speaking at the Adelaide Holocaust Museum in late 2023, said he had begun to see “concerning cracks” appear in *********** society. “We are extraordinarily successful multicultural, homogeneous society,” he said. “However, there are unfortunate, concerning cracks which have appeared and need to be dealt with. “But our emphasis here at the museum is one of being caring, harmonious, compassionate, everybody historically equal, there are no differences, we are all totally the same as human beings.” NSW outlawed Nazi symbols in 2022. Nakba rallies were also held in Brisbane and Adelaide. Source link #Nazi #swastika #displayed #Melbourne #Palestine #Nakba #rally Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Caitlin Clark receives flagrant foul for hacking Angel Reese in Fever-Sky season opener – The New York Times Caitlin Clark receives flagrant foul for hacking Angel Reese in Fever-Sky season opener – The New York Times Caitlin Clark receives flagrant foul for hacking Angel Reese in Fever-Sky season opener The New York TimesClark: Flagrant foul on Reese a ‘basketball play’ ESPNAngel Reese, Caitlin Clark have heated exchange after hard foul during Sky-Fever game Fox NewsCaitlin Clark says no ‘malicious’ intent behind flagrant foul on Angel Reese: ‘Not the type of player I am’ New York PostCaitlin Clark receives flagrant foul for hard foul on Angel Reese Hawk Central Source link #Caitlin #Clark #receives #flagrant #foul #hacking #Angel #Reese #FeverSky #season #opener #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Murray Watt confirms super tax carve outs, defends Albanese Government policy to fix budget Murray Watt confirms super tax carve outs, defends Albanese Government policy to fix budget A “small group” of former officials will be exempt from Labor’s proposal to roll back concessions on ultra-high super balances, a senior minister has confirmed. Some half a per cent of Australians have super balances north of $3m. But critics have warned the proposal could end up affecting more people than first thought because it would not be indexed, meaning it would not rise with inflation and eventually more balances would be captured. The exemptions would be restricted to “those earnings in superannuation funds that the constitution prevents being taxed by the government will be excluded”, according to a government summary document, first reported by Sky News. Camera IconThe Albanese government has proposed rolling back concessions for super balances over $3m. Jason Edwards / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia Acknowledging “it was a hotly contested issue” during the federal election campaign, Murray Watt on Sunday confirmed former state premiers, MPs, governors and judges would be exempt. Justices of the High Court would also be ineligible. The cabinet minister said Labor had “received an endorsement from the *********** people to legislate in the manner that we put forward”. “We need to remember that this affects a very small number of people,” Senator Watt told Sky News. “That’s a very small part of the community, and the reality is, we will be relying on that taxation revenue to help meet some of our other priorities, like lifting bulk-billing rates in GP clinics and supporting people with cost of living. “That money has to come from somewhere, and we think this is a fair way to do that in terms of who will be covered.” Camera IconEnvironment Minister Murray Watt has confirmed a ‘small group’ of former officials will be exempt from Labor’s proposal to roll back concessions on super balances north of $3m. NewsWire / John Gass Credit: News Corp Australia He stressed it was not a matter of deliberately excluding former officials, but that they “cannot be taxed on their superannuation under the Constitution”. “We’re of course not going to be introducing laws that are in breach of the Constitution and will be struck down,” Senator Watt said. “But what we are planning to do, as I say, is to reduce the tax concession available for a very small number of people with extremely high superannuation balances. “People will still get a concession on their superannuation. It just won’t be quite as generous as it is at the moment.” Source link #Murray #Watt #confirms #super #tax #carve #outs #defends #Albanese #Government #policy #fix #budget Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Officials across US government scramble to implement Trump’s surprise Syria announcement Officials across US government scramble to implement Trump’s surprise Syria announcement When President Donald Trump announced the lifting of US sanctions on Syria during his trip to the Middle East this week, it marked a major policy shift that could reshape the region and triggered a scramble across the US government to implement the decision, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Trump administration officials had for months been carrying out quiet engagements to pave the way for sanctions relief and a potential high-level engagement with the former jihadist turned interim Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, but the announcement sanctions would swiftly be removed altogether took some officials by surprise, according to the sources. “This was not an off-the-cuff decision by the president. The possibility had been discussed for months, but Trump barreled far beyond what was happening at the working level,” said a source familiar with the discussions. The meeting would have been unimaginable until very recently. Syria had been engulfed by a brutal civil war that lasted more than a decade until al-Sharaa led forces that ousted Bashar al-Assad’s brutal government in December. Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered some clarity on how the policy shift would work about 24 hours after Trump’s remarks: the US would issue waivers to Syria sanctions, which are currently required by law. “If we make enough progress, we’d like to see the law repealed, because you’re going to struggle to find people to invest in a country when any in six months, sanctions could come back. We’re not there yet. That’s premature,” Rubio said. The administration is now engaged in a complicated technical review of the sanctions, which is expected to take weeks, officials said. There are no limits on the administration’s authority to issue sanctions waivers, but the process will be time-consuming. A Trump administration official explained Thursday that Treasury “will likely issue general licenses covering a broad range of the economy that is critical to rebuilding in the coming weeks.” Trump ignored Israel’s concerns Trump looked out into the crowd in Riyadh when he made his announcement on Tuesday and pointed to the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “What I do for the crown prince,” Trump said as he made eye contact with bin Salman. “The sanctions were brutal and crippling and served as an important, really, an important function nevertheless at the time, but now it’s their time to shine. It’s their time to shine.” US President Donald Trump disembarks from Air Force One as he arrives at King Khalid International Airport on May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. – Win McNamee/Getty Images The moment crystallized the major role that Saudi officials have played behind the scenes on the topic for months, making the case that removing sanctions would boost the Syrian economy and help to stabilize the entire region. The Turkish government also had contacts with the US about Syria and knew about the work being done to see if the lifting of sanctions was possible, a source familiar with the matter said. The Turkish government expressed support for those efforts. Trump said he made the decision to lift sanctions after speaking with the Saudi crown prince and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. When Trump’s major policy announcement came, both Turkey and Saudi Arabia were in the room. Bin Salman was there for the meeting with al-Sharaa and Erdogan joined virtually. But not all US allies in the region were in favor of where Trump was headed: Israel had opposed the move and Trump ignored their objections. An Israeli official told CNN that when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Trump in Washington in April, he asked the president not to remove sanctions on Syria, saying he feared it would lead to a repeat of the events of October 7, 2023, when ******-led militants attacked Israel. On Friday, Trump acknowledged “I didn’t ask” Israel about the Syria sanctions relief. “I thought it was the right thing to do,” he said as he wrapped up his tour of the Middle East. Months of engagements Trump’s meeting with al-Sharaa came after administration officials had been meeting with Syrians in his government for months as they worked on building a relationship with the incoming team and explored sanctions relief. Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani visited Washington for International Monetary Fund meetings in April where he had engagements with US officials with Syria’s finance minister, which followed a meeting between US and Syria officials in New York, said three sources familiar with engagements. Both of those meetings drew on an initial engagement in March between US officials and al-Shaibani in Paris where the US laid out actions that would need to be taken to drive sanctions lifting, sources said. That framework included measures like cooperation on counterterrorism and work to destroy remaining chemical weapons. Representatives for Syria also met with individuals outside of the US government as part of their “charm offensive” to push for the lifting of sanctions, said Jonathan Schanzer, the executive director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies think tank. Schanzer, who met with some of those representatives, said they sought to push the message that the new government is not the same as the Assad regime. But State Department officials also cautioned members of Congress against visiting Syria earlier this year, said a Syrian American source familiar with the conversations. “The State Department wanted to walk, not run, towards this outcome of working with al-Sharaa,” the source said. As the steps were taken towards loosening sanctions and potentially working with al-Sharaa, two main figures have appeared to stand in opposition: the White House’s head of counterterrorism, Sebastian Gorka, and Joel Rayburn, who served as Trump’s Syria envoy during his first administration and has been nominated to head the Middle East portfolio for the State Department. “I think there was a desire to create some space for the new government, but I think Gorka and team were reluctant to ‘normalize’ Sharaa,” said a former Trump administration official. “Once a jihadi, always a jihadi,” was the feeling from Gorka, the former official said. That sentiment was on display Thursday when Gorka said in an interview with Politico: “The fact remains: jihadis very rarely moderate after they win.” He called the president’s meeting and message with al-Sharaa “absolute genius,” but emphasized the need for inclusion of ********* groups in government and the combatting ISIS that the US expects of al-Sharaa. “Now we will see whether the current acting head of state can deliver,” Gorka said skeptically, calling al-Sharaa by the nom-de-guerre he used as a jihadist fighter, “Jolani,” and calling his administration a “regime.” Late last year, Rayburn also doubted that the world would support al-Sharaa as Syria’s new leader given his jihadist past, but during his confirmation hearing in the Senate on Thursday, he repeatedly promised to enact Trump and Rubio’s policies on Syria. In a pointed question for Rayburn, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, asked about “rumors” of discussions about the possible assassination of al-Sharaa. The concerns over the impact of al-Sharaa being killed was significant enough for Jordan’s King Abdullah to raise the issue when he met with senators on Capitol Hill earlier this month, Shaheen said. “One of the things that was pointed out to us by King Abdullah was that a change in leadership of that kind would create an all-out civil war in Syria,” Shaheen said. “I’m not familiar with efforts like that,” Rayburn responded, “but I think that’s clearly not in line with the president’s intention that he stated or his description of Mr. Sharaa in the past couple days.” Complicated path ahead As the Trump administration now barrels towards implementing the new policy, experts and groups supporting Syrian civil society say that the complexities are endless. Some are making the case that lifting US export controls on Syria in order to allow US shipments into the country will be critical in addition to the sanctions relief for Syria to begin building its economy. It is unclear if the interim Syrian government has agreed to all of the US demands, which came before Trump’s announcement. Syrians wave Saudi and Syrian flags in celebration after President Donald Trump announced plans during his visit to Saudi Arabia to ease sanctions on Syria and normalize relations with its new government, in Homs, Syria, on May 13. – Omar Albam/AP Rubio said this week, however, that the al-Sharaa government had suggested they are committed to the principles outlined by the international community – inclusive government, peace with their neighbors including Israel, and driving out terrorists. He also said that Syria would make efforts to rid the country of chemical weapons with assistance from the US. But Rubio also cautioned that driving towards a normalized relationship with the al-Sharaa government would not happen overnight. “This is a new relationship. We’ve now known each other and known them for 24 hours,” Rubio told reporters. “Obviously, we want to see progress made, and we’ll take every step that they take, and it’ll be a long road, because it’s been a long time, so we recognize that, but this is a historic opportunity, and if it succeeds, we have a dramatic transformative effect on the region,” he said. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com Source link #Officials #government #scramble #implement #Trumps #surprise #Syria #announcement Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Israel launches new operation in Gaza after Trump leaves Middle East – politico.eu Israel launches new operation in Gaza after Trump leaves Middle East – politico.eu Israel launches new operation in Gaza after Trump leaves Middle East politico.euLIVE: Israeli bombs kill 125 across Gaza, including dozens at ‘safe zone’ Al JazeeraDeath toll from Israeli airstrikes overnight across Gaza rises to at least 103, hospitals say Channel 3000Gunfire in Gaza as Israel Says Its Troops Are Mobilizing The New York TimesReport: Body of ****** leader Muhammad Sinwar found in Gaza tunnel struck by IDF The Times of Israel Source link #Israel #launches #operation #Gaza #Trump #leaves #Middle #East #politico.eu Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) mark Adam Selwood’s memory with emotional win over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) mark Adam Selwood’s memory with emotional win over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) Adam Selwood would be smiling down on his beloved Waalitj Marawar (West Coast), who honoured his memory with an emotional 28-point victory over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda). Among the grief of Selwood’s shock passing a little over 24 hours earlier, the Eagles broke an 11-game losing streak and handed new coach Andrew McQualter his first victory at the helm. Fittingly the 16.12 (108) to 12.8 (80) victory at Optus Stadium was a performance that their fallen 2006 premiership hero would’ve been proud of as the players exemplified the tough, uncompromising and selfless style of Selwood. McQualter outpointed his former mentor in Saints coach Ross Lyon, tactically outdoing the mastermind to earn himself a valuable victory. Co-captain Oscar Allen was named at full back but played as a forward in the first big move of the game and it proved pivotal with the spearhead booting two goals as part of a dynamic forward line. Young star Harley Reid (15 disposals, four clearances and two goals) was given the responsibility of leading the midfield and he found the form of his first season, electrifying the home crowd with an exhilarating performance. Liam Duggan (21 disposals) was sent to dangerous Saints small forward Jack Higgins (five goals) and exposed his lack of accountability to provide drive out of defence. Ruckman Matt Flynn played arguably his best game in the wings against Rowan Marshall (27 disposals, 40 hit-outs, five clearances and a goal), while Tim Kelly played at half forward for most of the game but was injected into the midfield in the final term and added a spark with a valuable six final-quarter disposals. And then when the game was on the line it was the three Indigenous Eagles who sealed the win in Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Kelly won the clearance to find Tyler Brockman at half forward who spotted Liam Ryan (two goals) in the pocket, with the premiership star converting the set shot to ensure the four points. Ultimately, it was the team’s commitment to the cause for a full four quarters which ensured they’d belt out the team song for the first time in 281 days. Camera IconOscar Allen played a key role up forward. Credit: Danella Bevis/The West *********** The game was on the Eagles’ terms early, with the home side peppering the Saints’ defence with the first eight entries inside 50. Their defence held up well with the Eagles kicking the first two goals before the visitors went coast-to-coast to respond through Mason Wood (two goals). Fittingly Jamie Cripps was the man who would calm his side, kicking an emotional goal as the only former teammate of the late Selwood on the ground. The Eagles’ propensity to kick long was too predictable for the well-structured Saints, who managed to settle into the game well as the emotion came out of the match. In a beautiful piece of symmetry, the Eagles’ quarter-time score of 4.2 (26) was the same they had on the board in the 2006 grand final which Selwood was a pivotal part of. The only dampened for the Eagles early on was a calf injury to forward Matt Owies, who had treatment in the first quarter but lasted only five minutes into the second term. Waalitj Marawar continued to bring the intensity in the second term and it was resulting in forward half turnovers. Camera IconJack Graham and Jake Waterman. Credit: Danella Bevis/The West *********** Reid lifted the crowd with the first goal of the quarter before they were on their feet for Allen, who hit the scoreboard for the first time since round five. When Reid kicked his second from long range there was a sense that the hope within the stadium had turned into belief. A costly turnover by defender Ryan Maric on the edge of half-time proved costly with Higgins kicking a valuable goal to keep Euro-Yroke in the game. Any signs the Eagles were going to relent in the second half were shut down emphatically in the third term. They simply didn’t let the Saints breath and while they didn’t capitalise on the scoreboard as they would’ve liked for their dominance, the Eagles didn’t look like losing. Bailey Williams kicked a drop goal from the square, before Allen benefited from a horror Saints turnover to kick multiple goals for the first time since round one. Darcy Wilson kept the Saints’ faint hopes alive with his second goal as the visitors continued to look dangerous when they were able to get pace on the ball from defence. When Higgins joined the party again there might have been some nerves amongst the winless Eagles. If there needed to be a sign that it was going to be the Eagles’ day it came when 63-gamer Brady Hough finally broke through for the first goal of his AFL career. Camera IconBrady Hough celebrates his first career goal. Credit: Danella Bevis/The West *********** Reid sat on Allen’s head to produce an early highlight bit it was the Saints who made the first move when Higgins kicked his third goal. Again, the Saints had those at Optus Stadium nervous when Cooper Sharman reduced the margin to just 15 points. Jack Graham’s first goal as an Eagle came at an ideal time, settling the side just when it looked like the game might be slipping. SCOREBOARD WAALITJ MARAWAR 4.2, 7.5, 10.10, 16.12 (108) EURO-YROKE 2.2, 4.4, 6.6, 12.8 (80) Goals – WAALITJ MARAWAR: O Allen 2 H Reid 2 L Ryan 2 J Waterman 2 B Williams 2 J Cripps E Hewett M Flynn J Graham B Hough J Hunt. EURO-YROKE: J Higgins 5 D Wilson 2 M Wood 2 M Hall R Marshall C Sharman. Best – WAALITJ MARAWAR: B Hough H Reid L Duggan J Graham L Baker H Edwards. EURO-YROKE: R Marshall N Wanganeen-Milera J Sinclair J Higgins J Macrae C Wilkie. Injuries – WAALITJ MARAWAR: M Owies (calf). Umpires: D Johanson J Dalgleish M Young C Jones. Crowd: 42,860 at Optus Stadium. Source link #Waalitj #Marawar #West #Coast #mark #Adam #Selwoods #memory #emotional #win #EuroYroke #Kilda Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Pope Leo holding inaugural mass at the ******** in front of thousands as crowds chant ‘Viva il Papa’ Pope Leo holding inaugural mass at the ******** in front of thousands as crowds chant ‘Viva il Papa’ Pope Leo XIV has formally taken up his role as leader of the global Catholic Church, with a Mass in St. Peter’s Square that drew tens of thousands of well-wishers, including dozens of world leaders and European royalty. In his homily, Leo said he wanted to be a servant to the faithful through the two dimensions of the papacy: love and unity. “I would like our first great desire to be for a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world,” he said. His call for unity was significant, given the polarisation in the Catholic Church in the United States and beyond. After starting at St Peter’s tomb, on whose grave the Catholic Church is believed to be built, the ecclesiastical procession made its way to St Peter’s Basilica. The new pontiff was the last in the procession. He then addressed the hundreds of thousands watching the ceremony. The pontiff took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square this morning, greeting the crowds who joined presidents, patriarchs and princes for the formal installation ceremony of history’s first American pope. An estimated 250,000 people are expected to turn out for the event. The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled as Leo waved from the back of the open-topped truck that looped slowly through the square and then up and down the boulevard to it. Pope Leo XIV leads the Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate, at St. Peter’s Square, in ******** City (EPA) Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd from the popemobile before a Holy mass for the beginning of his pontificate, in St Peter’s square in The ******** (AFP via Getty Images) Pope Leo XIV walks during his inaugural Mass in Saint Peter’s Square, at the ******** (REUTERS) Faithful attend as Pope Leo XIV holds his inaugural Mass inaugural in Saint Peter’s Square (REUTERS) The crowd cheered “Viva il Papa” and waved plenty of Peruvian, American and Holy See flags — representing Leo’s nationalities — mixed in with flags of other nations, banners and umbrellas to shield pilgrims from the springtime sun. Security was tight as civil protection crews in neon uniforms funnelled pilgrims into quadrants in the piazza while priests hurried into St. Peter’s Basilica to get ready for the Mass. Born in Chicago, the 69-year-old pontiff spent many years as a missionary in Peru and also has Peruvian citizenship. He becomes the first American pope and the first to have Peruvian citizenship. He was seen taking his first popemobile ride through St Peter’s Square earlier this morning ahead of his installation as thousands of fans waved at him. Robert Prevost, a relative unknown on the world stage who only became a cardinal two years ago, was elected pope on May 8 after a short conclave of cardinals that lasted barely 24 hours. Pope Leo XIV holds hands after receiving the fisherman’s ring, a symbol of the papacy, from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, one of the papabile during the conclave (AP) The first American Pope succeeded the late Pope Francis (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) He replaces Pope Francis, from Argentina, who died on 21 April after leading the Church for 12 often turbulent years during which he battled with traditionalists and championed the poor and marginalised. US Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert who clashed with Francis over the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies, leads a US delegation alongside secretary of state Marco Rubio, who is also Catholic. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also in attendance, alongside his wife, Olena Zelenska, his chief adviser Andriy Yermak and foreign minister Andriy Sybiha. Mr Zelensky’s spokesperson suggested they were open to further peace talks in Rome after the ceremony, following the success of the Ukrainian president’s impromptu meeting with Donald Trump at Pope Francis’ ********. Mr Zelensky and Mr Vance were seen greeting one another in the run-up to the ceremony. The pair smiled as they shook hands just a few months after they were locked in a fiery exchange in the White House, when Mr Vance accused Mr Zelensky of being ungrateful for American support for Ukraine. The inauguration Mass is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church. US Vice President JD Vance (C) shakes hands with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky as they arrive to attend a Holy Mass for the Beginning of the Pontificate of Pope Leo XIV (POOL/AFP via Getty Images) The Clergy pray during the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV (Getty Images) Women read books during Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the ********, in Rome, Italy (REUTERS) No new role is conferred but Leo will receive two crucial signs of his pontificate, the “pallium” and the fisherman’s ring, marking his role as successor of Peter. The pallium is a narrow stole-like vestment with two pendants to be worn across the shoulders, decorated with crosses representing Jesus’ wounds. It’s made of white wool in an elaborate procedure where the lambs traditionally were blessed before being sheared, just like for the similar vestments given to archbishops on their ordination. The fisherman’s ring recalls the Gospel passage where Jesus appeared to the apostles after his resurrection, as they had spent a night fishing with no catch. He told Peter to cast in a specific spot, and the nets strained with lots of large fish, some of which the apostles then shared with Jesus in a lakeside breakfast. An image of Peter with the net, standing for the church’s evangelisation mission and its unity, is engraved on the ring alongside the pope’s name. When a pope dies, the ring is crossed over so it can no longer be used as a seal for papal documents. Cardinal Luis Tagle of the Philippines, who was widely regarded as a papal contender, will present Leo with the ring. At the beginning of the celebration, both ring and pallium are taken from the chapel of St. Peter’s tomb, underneath the Basilica, where the pope prays, accompanied by the patriarchs of eastern rite Catholic churches, out to the altar set up in St. Peter’s Square. Source link #Pope #Leo #holding #inaugural #mass #******** #front #thousands #crowds #chant #Viva #Papa Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Iran’s supreme leader says Trump ‘lied’ about bringing peace in ******** – politico.eu Iran’s supreme leader says Trump ‘lied’ about bringing peace in ******** – politico.eu Iran’s supreme leader says Trump ‘lied’ about bringing peace in ******** politico.euIran dismisses Trump ‘threats,’ says nuclear talks will continue CNN‘A Slap in the Face’: Iranians Watched Trump’s ******** Tour With Envy The New York TimesIran’s Khamenei launches blistering attack on Trump after Middle East visit Fox NewsIran’s Supreme Leader says Trump is lying when he speaks of peace Reuters Source link #Irans #supreme #leader #Trump #lied #bringing #peace #******** #politico.eu Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]