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2025 PGA Championship leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler, Si Woo Kim, Max Homa strap on rockets in Round 2 – CBS Sports 2025 PGA Championship leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler, Si Woo Kim, Max Homa strap on rockets in Round 2 – CBS Sports 2025 PGA Championship leaderboard: Scottie Scheffler, Si Woo Kim, Max Homa strap on rockets in Round 2 CBS SportsOnce ‘broken,’ Homa finding groove at PGA ESPN2025 PGA Championship takeaways: Max Homa’s conviction, Scottie Scheffler’s steadiness lead Round 2 standouts CBS Sports2025 PGA Championship: Tee times, groupings announced for Round 3 PGA TourMax Homa nearly aces par-4 14th in career-best major round at PGA Championship Yahoo Sports Source link #PGA #Championship #leaderboard #Scottie #Scheffler #Woo #Kim #Max #Homa #strap #rockets #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Enter the world of the dragon Enter the world of the dragon Wat Sam Phran rises, pink, 17-storeys tall, and wrapped in a huge, green dragon sculpture. Just outside Bangkok, the Dragon Temple is surely one of Thailand’s most unexpected Buddhist temples. It is less than 40km to the west of central Bangkok, in the Nakhon Pathom province, and a good day trip, away from the totally frenetic heart of the city. The temple has deeply religious significance for Thai Buddhists, even though (slightly oddly) the temple’s precise origins aren’t really clear. There is no written record stating exactly when it was built, though locals will tell you that it was “in the mid-20th century”. Some second-hand accounts place some parts of the site earlier than that. But what we see today speaks for itself — particularly, of course, the 80-metre long green dragon that is coiled around the tower, which symbolises wisdom and protection. The dragon wasn’t part of the original tower construction, but applied later. Camera IconAerial view of Wat Samphran, Dragon Temple in the Sam Phran District in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok, Thailand. kampee patisena Credit: kampee patisena/Getty ImagesA LIVING HISTORY The Wat Sam Phran temple complex is an active Buddhist monastery and meditation centre — and its very height is part of the story of belief. For, in some Buddhist thought, there are 17 stages of spiritual enlightenment — symbolised here by the 17-storeys of the tower. The grounds around the tower have gardens in which to reflect, and statues of prominent monks. Visitors are welcome to walk in the grounds, see the offerings and be with monks in prayer in this serene atmosphere. The temple is open from 7am to 6pm daily with free entry (though it indicated that a $4, or 80 Thai baht, donation is appreciated). But visitors should, of course, remember that this is a holy place, and they should dress modestly to walk in the temple grounds. Shoulders and knees should be covered (a light shawl or sarongs is acceptable, but there are none to borrow here, as there are in some other temples). Camera IconWat Sampran Dragon Temple is a Buddhist temple in Nakhon Pathom province in Thailand. It is on the outskirts of Bangkok. The main tower building has a massive dragon which is wrapped around it. The dragon is 300 meters long. Igor Bilic Credit: Igor Bilic/Getty Images fact file + The best way to get there from Bangkok city is by taxi — I’d use the Grab app, which is south-east Asia’s version of Uber. That gives a fixed-price ride with GPS tracking and cashless payments. It also offers safety alerts, which some solo travellers might feel more comfortable with. To use the app, type in “Wat Sam Phran” as the destination. It will usually take between 45 and 60 minutes from the centre of Bangkok. + The more adventurous might consider hiring an eScooter — and on that, I’d expect it to take less than 45 minutes. But do note that riders should have an International Driving Permit (get it before any trip from RAC) and make sure their travel insurance covers them for using the scooter. + For the budget conscious, Bus No.84 from Bangkok takes about an hour and a quarter to get to Sam Phran town, for $1.20 (25 Thai baht). But you’re still 4km from the temple, and may need to use the Grab app to book a motorcycle taxi. Source link #Enter #world #dragon Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

GOP Lawmaker Accidentally Says ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ With Awkward ‘Freudian Slip’ GOP Lawmaker Accidentally Says ‘Quiet Part Out Loud’ With Awkward ‘Freudian Slip’ Social media users suggested Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) accidentally confirmed what Republicans have been keen to downplay: that their proposed budget bill will mean significant cuts to Medicaid. During a Fox News interview with Will Cain, Smith, the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, briefly let slip a phrase that critics said gave away the GOP game. Smith listed sticking points holding up the passage of the bill, such as the issue of the federal deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) and the repeal of green credits. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Then he added, “And then you can look at Medicaid cuts…” He immediately backtracked, quickly correcting himself: “Medicaid reforms, I should say.” See here: The moment didn’t go unnoticed online, with commenters calling it a “Freudian slip” and more: Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Related… Source link #GOP #Lawmaker #Accidentally #Quiet #Part #Loud #Awkward #Freudian #Slip Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Iran says no new nuclear proposal, disputing Trump: ‘Confusing and contradictory’ messaging – The Hill Iran says no new nuclear proposal, disputing Trump: ‘Confusing and contradictory’ messaging – The Hill Iran says no new nuclear proposal, disputing Trump: ‘Confusing and contradictory’ messaging The HillWhat If Iranians, Americans and Arabs Made Uranium Together? BloombergTrump’s Middle East trip reveals sometimes contradictory foreign policy approach The Washington PostTrump Says Negotiations on Iran’s Nuclear Program Are ‘Very Serious’ The New York TimesTrump says US has given Iran proposal for nuclear deal Fox News Source link #Iran #nuclear #proposal #disputing #Trump #Confusing #contradictory #messaging #Hill Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace manager targets first major trophy for club Oliver Glasner: Crystal Palace manager targets first major trophy for club “You don’t talk about the egg before the hen has laid it.” Football managers are forever finding creative ways to divert questions and manage expectations – and Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner delivered this unusual answer when asked about the prospect of winning the club’s first ever major trophy. The 50-year-old Austrian, whose side face Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final (16:30 BST), has led his side to the brink of history. Palace will qualify for Europe should they win at Wembley, and they need just one point from their final two games to set the club’s best Premier League tally. It’s easy to forget they did not win a league match until 27 October – their ninth game of the season – as pressure built around the club. But Palace’s record since beating Tottenham Hotspur that day is the sixth-best in the division, behind only Liverpool, Newcastle, Arsenal, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest. Such is their great form that boss Glasner has been linked with moves to RB Leipzig and Spurs, who have been beaten twice by Palace this season. The Austrian has turned the south London side into a force to be reckoned with since replacing Roy Hodgson in February 2024 – and boasts the highest points-per-game record (1.49) of any Palace boss in the Premier League era. When Glasner arrived, his energy and enthusiasm had a big impact at Selhurst Park, providing a huge boost to the players. Palace ended last season with six wins from seven, but momentum was lost during a busy summer as star player Michael Olise joined Bayern Munich, seven players reached finals of major tournaments and four new signings arrived on transfer deadline day at the end of August. That meant the core of Glasner’s team did not have a pre-season – far from ideal given the Eagles’ leader demands top fitness levels from his squad to implement the high energy tactics he likes. Now that they have settled and sharpened, Palace are a wholly different proposition. “I’m very pleased,” Glasner told BBC Sport. “Not just with the improvements, but I think with the environment we have created here at the training ground and also in the club. “We are very ambitious, everyone is working very hard to progress, and this is the main reason why we are where we are now at the end of the season. “We are really settled in mid-table and looking at the teams in front of us more than looking at the teams who are behind us. “We are also playing the FA Cup final and very pleased with what has happened in the last 15-16 months.” Source link #Oliver #Glasner #Crystal #Palace #manager #targets #major #trophy #club Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

‘Old School Ross’ still has place at Saints: Riewoldt ‘Old School Ross’ still has place at Saints: Riewoldt Nick Riewoldt likes that his old coach Ross Lyon now has a couple of “gears”. And Lyon may well need to cycle through his personas when St Kilda play West Coast in an AFL danger game on Sunday in Perth. Riewoldt, the former Saints captain, is encouraged by what his team is showing this season after returning to Australia from a couple of years in the United States. While he was away, Lyon returned to Moorabbin as coach, pledging a little less of the hard-nosed coach Riewoldt knew all too well. But as Saints youngster Hugo Garcia found out a couple of weeks ago, Lyon’s angry side is still there. “I like the gears. I like how Ross has gears now – so he can move,” Riewoldt told AAP. “The ‘Old School Ross’ that came out with Garcia, and then the response, it’s clearly a coach who knows his player, right? “I like seeing a bit of the Old School Ross come back, because to me it’s the passion, it’s the hard edge that you need to drive really high standards. “The fact that he’s been able to evolve with the game, with a young group, and what he’s getting out of his young players at the moment, it bodes really well for the next few years.” St Kilda at their best are a solid team shown by their strangling of Fremantle a fortnight ago. But the Eagles went within a kick of beating Richmond at the MCG on Sunday and their first win for the season is coming. There is a sense of opponents playing “West Coast roulette” – no-one wants to be on the wrong end of them breaking the drought. Riewoldt recalled hosting Melbourne captain Max Gawn on his radio show, ahead of the Demons travelling to Perth. Melbourne won, but had to fight back. “Melbourne win a couple of games and he comes in, it’s ‘oh Max, you have West Coast next week’,” Riewoldt said. “He said they lost the corresponding game last year. The reality is, you’re going over there, they’re AFL players – they have premiership players in their side. “The margins are so small … with any team.” Source link #School #Ross #place #Saints #Riewoldt Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New poll shows Trump’s approval rating is underwater on nearly every issue New poll shows Trump’s approval rating is underwater on nearly every issue President Donald Trump has returned to Washington, D.C. from the first state visit of his second term in office, with the White House hailing the supposed successes of his trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. While the communications team has been highlighting how productive the tightly scheduled week was, the president nevertheless comes back to a slew of domestic issues to tackle, including his “Big, Beautiful Bill,” currently stalled in committee in the House of Representatives. He also returns to some poor approval ratings that his team will doubtless hope are lifted off the back of his trip. The latest polling from Strength in Numbers/Verasight may make for some tough reading for President Trump, showing him underwater with American voters on every single issue, with the exception of border security. According to the poll, 40 percent of people either strongly or somewhat approve of Trump’s overall handling of the presidency, while 56 percent disapprove, split by the same modifiers, putting him 16 points underwater. President Donald Trump gestures while walking across the South Lawn as he returns to the White House following a trip to the Middle East on Friday (REUTERS) In terms of specific policy areas, Trump has a net minus 32-point rating on prices and inflation in the poll, and a minus 17-point net rating on jobs and the economy, areas in which he has historically had his highest marks. Americans are also very dissatisfied with his approach to trade, putting him minus 21 points underwater. Further, he scored minus 20 on government funding and social programs, and minus 17 on healthcare. For foreign policy, he came out 16 points under, while in education and managing the federal government workforce, he is down minus 15 points and minus 12 points, respectively. His tough stance on immigration and deportations also sees him down, minus two points and minus six points. It’s only on border security where Trump has a net positive approval rating of 10 points, with 52 percent approving of his record, and 42 percent disapproving. The poll was conducted between May 1 and May 6 among 1,000 adults. It has a margin of error of 3.2 percent. Politics is a fickle game, and there are still 17 months before the congressional midterm elections in 2026. A run of bad numbers could lead to a shift in policy by the administration, though currently there is a determination to press ahead and what appears to be a firm belief in that strategy. Trump heads into the White House after his Middle East tour (REUTERS) In the same poll, respondents were asked if the election were held today, in a generic congressional ballot, would they vote for the Republican or Democratic candidate. It’s a key question given that a shift in control could hinder or halt the Trump policy agenda. While a sizeable chunk, 12 percent, said they did not know or weren’t sure, 41 percent named the Republicans, and 47 percent opted for the Democrats, giving them a healthy lead. This tracks with other polling data that generally report a Democratic advantage that could flip the House of Representatives and perhaps even the Senate. While most polls give the Democrats a one or two percent lead, Newsnation’s latest survey puts it at five percent, and Fox News at seven percent. The RealClearPolitics polling average has the Democrats ahead by two percent, 45.5 percent to 43.5 percent in a generic congressional vote. Source link #poll #shows #Trumps #approval #rating #underwater #issue Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Measles cases reach 1,024 in the US as infections confirmed in 30 states: CDC – ABC News Measles cases reach 1,024 in the US as infections confirmed in 30 states: CDC – ABC News Measles cases reach 1,024 in the US as infections confirmed in 30 states: CDC ABC NewsUS measles cases surpass 1K: CDC The Hill‘We tried to save those kids’: Texas doctor watched children die of measles. Now it’s back in Texas KERA NewsMeasles outbreak raises concern for Texans with immune issues Dallas NewsHow much worse could America’s measles outbreak get? The Economist Source link #Measles #cases #reach #infections #confirmed #states #CDC #ABC #News Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The pick of three months in Central America The pick of three months in Central America The isthmus connecting North and South America may not be too massive on a map. Still, the seven compact nations that make up Central America — eight if we were to include Mexico’s southeastern-most Yucatan peninsula — have a lot going for them. Most travellers start north in Cancun or south in Panama City or Costa Rica’s San Jose, but get lost from there. Do you know which Central American countries to pick for your next adventure? Read on. Camera IconThe author in Costa Rica’s Peninsula De Osa. Credit: Kit Yeng ChanThe most expensive: Costa Rica It’s no secret that Costa Rica will dent your budget considerably. With a market oriented towards (rich) North American tourists, Costa Rica is feared by budget backpackers and has a tourism infrastructure that favours mid-range and high-end travellers — as it’s so different from the rest, to me, it’s not the best place to start a Central American jaunt. The Nicoya Peninsula on the southwestern Pacific Coast is where accommodation normally surpasses $150 a night, and everything is catered towards high-spending tourists. Areas like the Peninsula de Osa on the Pacific southeast can be more affordable — don’t skip delightful Dos Brazos de Rio Tigre, a little Indigenous-run community tourism hub — and the north-eastern Caribbean Coast around Puerto Viejo is still unspoiled and better bang for your dollar, but in general, expect entries to national parks with compulsory guided tours to cost up to $150 per person. Like many travellers, be prepared budget-wise, stay shorter or skip entirely. Camera IconBanana sellers in Tegucigalpa, Honduras’ capital. Credit: Kit Yeng ChanThe most misunderstood: Honduras Hear the word “Honduras” and red flags raise everywhere — I was like you, too, and at first took an expensive tourist shuttle to bypass the country from Nicaragua to El Salvador. Stopping at a bus station and a fortunate later guidebook assignment covering the nation taught me one thing again: don’t listen to stereotypes and the media. Since Xiomara Castro, Honduras’ first female president, came to power in 2021, the country has seen a resurgence, especially in safety and infrastructure. It was among the friendliest and most budget-friendly Central American nations I visited. It’s also extremely varied: from the Maya ruins at Copan to the Bay Islands of the Caribbean (pick Utila for mellower vibes and Roatan for a well-oiled mass tourist machine and family vacations), from the whitewater rafting and waterfalls at Rio Cangrejal to the Lenca highlands of La Esperanza and Gracias, not forgetting the stunning birdwatching hotspot that’s Lake Yojoa and capital Tegucigalpa, an exciting town straddled amidst mountains. Honduras doesn’t just surprise: it makes you fall in love. Camera IconSunset at El Tunco Beach, El Salvador. Credit: Kit Yeng ChanThe friendliest and cheapest: El Salvador You may know about El Salvador because of the infamous President Nayib Bukele, who cleaned up the country of pretty much all criminals and gang-related violence since coming into power in 2019, transforming the world’s most feared country into an abode of peace. Ethics and politics aside, under a tourism perspective, this is the best and safest time to visit El Salvador: Bukele’s presidency has made the smallest of the Central American republics proud of itself again, with a resulting booster to the morale of the people, who can now be as welcoming as they ever were, yet without stressful risks. The country is stunning, too: the Volcano de Santa Ana is a short hike to a caldera filled with a shade-switching turquoise lake. Surfers will love the southern coasts from El Tunco to the west and La Union to the east. And those who love cobbled streets and colonial cities should not miss Suchitoto in the central highlands, and the towns of the Ruta de las Flores in the West — especially Juayua and Apaneca, with their waterfalls, extinct volcanoes and lagoons. Did I mention that the country is cheap as hell, too? You can cross it using local buses for less than $10, and the local pupusas — a fried corn tortilla stuffed with beans and cheese you’ll remember until death — are 50c each. Camera IconChurch in Guatemala. Credit: Kit Yeng ChanThe most diverse: Guatemala Being one of the largest nations, Guatemala also harbours a lot of different shades of natural beauty. The southwestern highlands are the most popular, studded with volcanoes like the ever-active Fuego, near the 16th-century colonial city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Antigua, and the beautiful Lake Atitlan. The southern Pacific coast has surf-ready beaches like party central El Paredon, and not too far away on the Caribbean seaboard, the rivertown of Rio Dulce is the starting point for an amazing boat trip to Livingston, the coastal abode of the Garifuna community. North of there, the harsh plains of the Peten brings to the cobblestone-idyll that’s the islet of Flores, also the gateway to Tikal, the mother of all Maya ruins. Camera IconSelling platanos on the streets of Nicaragua. Credit: Kit Yeng ChanThe most controlled: Nicaragua Due to its turbulent past and current regime, Nicaragua is often considered as the region’s ****** sheep, but travel there is absolutely rewarding — although it can pose some troubles. Drones are forbidden in Nicaragua, so leave yours at home, or ship it to the next country you’ll visit. If your profession is in any way related to media, state so and say you are not a reporter — they are not welcome. Other than that, Nicaragua has great party beaches like San Juan del Sur and an incredible double-volcanic island, Ometepe, whose Volcano Concepcion is a tough almost vertical climb and the tallest in the country. Granada has colonial charms and Leon adds layers of history, artistry and coolness to the mix. On the Caribbean side, the Little and Big Corn islands are Nicaragua’s version of tropical paradise, and in-between, the highlands around Matagalpa and Somoto will reward trekkers and nature lovers. The most compact: Belize Belize is another small nation in the region, and one that’s most often only linked with its northern cayes, Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye, speckles of white sand floating in all shades of blue paradise. To their east is the Blue Hole, an underwater marvel and one of the world’s deepest marine sinkholes, a joy for worldly divers. But compact Belize — it takes about four hours drive to cross it in every direction — was also the abode of the Maya, and is rich in beautiful ruins such as Lamani, Altun Ha and Xunantunich near the town of San Ignacio, a quiet and charming rivertown, not forgetting the country’s Creole Caribbean character that comes more prominent in the southern coastal regions of Punta Gorda and Placencia. Belize is among the most expensive of the Central American lot, but it still offers good value and plenty of budget options. Camera IconThe Caribbean sea of Belize´s Northern Cayes. Credit: Kit Yeng ChanCamera IconGuatemalan chicken bus in Flores. Credit: Kit Yeng Chan Source link #pick #months #Central #America Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump Tells Gulf Hosts He’s ‘Not Thrilled’ With Their Gift Trump Tells Gulf Hosts He’s ‘Not Thrilled’ With Their Gift President Donald Trump joked that he was “not thrilled” with the tiny amount of oil he received as a gift during his trip to the United Arab Emirates on Friday. A clip shared online by Margo Martin, Trump’s special assistant and communications adviser, captured the moment the president was presented with a memento during his diplomatic visit to the Gulf nation. The gift, given by Sultan Al Jaber, head of the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., was a box containing a small amount of Murban crude oil visible through glass. “This is the highest quality oil there is on the planet, and they only gave me a drop,” Trump said, prompting laughter from those around him. “So I’m not thrilled, but it’s better than no drop.” Donald Trump was handed the gift during at a business forum held at Abu Dhabi’s Qasr Al Watan palace. / REUTERS/Brian Snyder Trump’s visit to the UAE on Friday marks the end of his four-day charm offensive in the Middle East, which also included stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. At a business forum held Friday at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, Trump was wooed by industry leaders and oil tycoons. It was there that Al Jaber presented him with the small memento. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was also in attendance as Trump toured the event held at the royal palace. During the meet-and-greet, Trump was shown a presentation highlighting the UAE’s aviation sector, where he offered praise for Boeing. Donald Trump is ending his four-day Middle Eastern trip in the UAE. / REUTERS/Amr Alfiky “It’s just my opinion, but Boeing makes the best planes,” Trump said, reported Sky News. “They’ve had some headaches over the last few years, but they make the best planes.” Trump’s Middle East tour has been plagued by controversy over his plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the Qatari royal family to use in place of the current Air Force One. On Thursday, the White House announced a major deal between Boeing and GE Aerospace with Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline. As part of efforts to strengthen ties between the U.S. and the Gulf state, Etihad agreed to purchase 28 U.S.-made Boeing 787 and 777X jets powered by GE engines in a deal worth over $14.5 billion. Source link #Trump #Tells #Gulf #Hosts #Hes #Thrilled #Gift Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Maple Leafs stay alive, force Game 7 with win over Panthers: Takeaways – The Athletic – The New York Times Maple Leafs stay alive, force Game 7 with win over Panthers: Takeaways – The Athletic – The New York Times Maple Leafs stay alive, force Game 7 with win over Panthers: Takeaways – The Athletic The New York TimesMaple Leafs shut out Panthers in Game 6, avoid elimination NHL.comFlorida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs highlights: Leafs force Game 7 with shutout win USA TodayNHL Playoffs 2025: Stanley Cup schedule, bracket, scores, as Maple Leafs force Game 7 vs. Panthers CBS SportsThe Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live: Join The Chat As Maple Leafs Force Game 7 Against Panthers Yahoo Sports Source link #Maple #Leafs #stay #alive #force #Game #win #Panthers #Takeaways #Athletic #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Toby Price coming to rally Toby Price coming to rally Two-time Dakar race moto winner Toby Price OAM is racing in WA’s Forest Rally. But instead of being on a bike, Toby will be with co-driver Holly Kilbride in the Subaru WRX Challenge. It is Toby’s first time competing in the *********** Rally Championship. The Forest Rally, from May 23 to 25, is round two of the ARC, the opening round of the Subaru WRX Challenge, and held around Nannup, about three hours south of Perth. The Forest Rally consists of two heats of six stages over 184.3km. International drivers are coming from Ireland, New Zealand and Sweden. In addition to his Dakar motorcycle wins, Toby, 37, has won the Finke Desert Race nine times, on two and four wheels, and has won off-road events in his Red Bull Trophy Truck. Camera IconToby Price and navigator Jason Duncan rocketed through the Tatts Finke Desert Race course in their V8-powered trophy truck. Credit: Supplied But Toby says the ARC is strong, with some good competition. “I’ve heard and seen so many amazing things about the Forest Rally, both when it comes to the stages and the unique surface we’ll be rallying on and also how well organised this event is by the WA Car Club,” says Toby. Also under the Maximum Motorsport banner is 2020 Junior WRC Champion Tom Kristensson and co-driver Andreas Johansson, who will race under the Swedish flag. Former World Rally Championship (WRC) competitor and two-time European champion Hayden Paddon will come from New Zealand to drive a Hyundai i20N. Irish rally star Frank Kelly will drive his classic 1977 Ford ******* Mk2 with daughter and co-driver Lauren. Irish compatriot Matt Shinnons is leasing a local 1971 Datsun 1600, to compete with wife and co-driver Catherine Shinnons. + Entry for spectators is free, but register for ticket at rally.com.au. Camera IconToby Price riding for the Red Bull KTM Factory Team in the Dakar 2019. Credit: Flavien Duhamel/www.redbullcontentpool.comCamera IconToby Price celebrates his third place in the bike category after the last stage of the Rally Dakar 2020 in Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia. Credit: ANDRE PAIN/EPACamera IconForest Rally near Nannup. Credit: Jarrod Sierociak/Supplied Source link #Toby #Price #coming #rally Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump’s SCOTUS loss: Ari on 7-2 rejection of plot to game the courts, and autocrat backlash Trump’s SCOTUS loss: Ari on 7-2 rejection of plot to game the courts, and autocrat backlash Trump’s SCOTUS loss: Ari on 7-2 rejection of plot to game the courts, and autocrat backlash Source link #Trumps #SCOTUS #loss #Ari #rejection #plot #game #courts #autocrat #backlash Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Jalen Brunson, Knicks Reach ECF for 1st Time in 25 Years, Wow Fans in Upset of Celtics – Bleacher Report Jalen Brunson, Knicks Reach ECF for 1st Time in 25 Years, Wow Fans in Upset of Celtics – Bleacher Report Jalen Brunson, Knicks Reach ECF for 1st Time in 25 Years, Wow Fans in Upset of Celtics Bleacher ReportKnicks pound Celtics by 38 to reach East finals ESPNMadhouse erupts outside Madison Square Garden as fans celebrate Knicks’ Game 6 victory USA TodayKnicks vs. Celtics score, result: Knicks crush Celtics to advance to first conference finals since 2000 Yahoo SportsCeltics’ playoff elimination vs. Knicks continues hard-to-believe streak for defending NBA champions CBS Sports Source link #Jalen #Brunson #Knicks #Reach #ECF #1st #Time #Years #Wow #Fans #Upset #Celtics #Bleacher #Report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine BBC Nine people have been killed in a Russian drone strike on a passenger bus in north-eastern Ukraine, local officials say. The Sumy regional administration says another four people were injured in the town of Bilopillia on Saturday morning. Medics, emergency services personnel and police are now working at the scene. The reported attack comes just hours after Russia and Ukraine held their first direct peace talks since 2022. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. Source link #reported #killed #Russian #strike #civilian #bus #Ukraine Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Western Australia snap State Game drought with emphatic win over South Australia at Adelaide Oval Western Australia snap State Game drought with emphatic win over South Australia at Adelaide Oval Western Australia have snapped a seven-year State Game drought with an emphatic victory over South Australia in Adelaide, raising the Haydn Bunton Jnr Cup for the first time since 2018. Source link #Western #Australia #snap #State #Game #drought #emphatic #win #South #Australia #Adelaide #Oval Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

The 1 Thing You Should Never, Ever Do Right After a Long Flight, According to Cardiologists The 1 Thing You Should Never, Ever Do Right After a Long Flight, According to Cardiologists Long flights are an exercise in delayed gratification. While they’re, well, long—it can take more than a day with a layover to get to Australia—they let us see the world. If you’re a wanderluster, the adventure may make your heart sing. “Traveling abroad can be a blast or a must-do for family and work reasons,” shares Dr. Patrick Kee, MD, Ph.D., a cardiologist with Vital Heart and Vein. SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week It’s understandable to focus on your pre-flight boarding list so you don’t get held up at security with a 4-ounce bottle of liquid. However, cardiologists are begging people to pay attention to their immediate post-flight to-do list too, or more accurately, a post-flight not-do list. Cardiologists share the one thing not to do after a long flight and why—plus, how to protect your heart health so you can enjoy your vacation. Related:Cardiologists Warn That This Is the #1 Worst Habit for Your Heart (And What To Do Instead) What Not To Do After a Long Flight, According to Cardiologists While you may be jet-lagged, cardiologists are begging people not to sit after a long flight. “Prolonged sitting during or after a flight can increase the chances of a blood clot,” saysDr. Jossef Amirian, MD, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology in NYC and contributor to labfinder.com. “This can be a serious health concern as a blood clot could potentially be life-threatening.” Specifically, Dr. Amirian says prolonged sitting can prompt a condition called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which means the blood clots are in your legs. These clots aren’t stagnant. “If the clot moves to your lungs, it can cause a serious condition called pulmonary embolism,” he warns. Long flights can affect your heart health in other ways too. “Sitting still on a long flight may increase blood pressure, heart rate variability and fluid retention, leading to chronic leg swelling,” adds Dr. Christopher Yi, MD, a board-certified vascular surgeon at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. Dr. Yi mentions that people are most at risk for blood clots if they are: Living with a clotting disorder Recovering from a recent surgery On hormone therapy or birth control Dr. Amirian adds that people with a family history of a blood clotting disorder are also at risk. Importantly, though prolonged flights—whether you have any other risk factors or not—put you at a higher risk of developing a blood clot. However, getting movement in regularly can reduce that risk. Related:This Everyday Item Is Linked to Over 300K Heart Disease Deaths, According to Doctors Why Long Flights Increase Blood Clot Risk Cardiologists share that the combination of air pressure changes and prolonged sitting boosts people’s risk of developing blood clots after long flights. Hydration can also play a role. “Even though the plane cabins are pressurized to feel like you’re at about 8,000 feet, that’s still higher than sea level,” Dr. Kee says. ” At higher altitudes, your blood can’t hold as much oxygen. So, you’ll get less oxygen to your heart muscles.” You may feel pressure or chest pain as a result. However, he says “sitting back and enjoying the flight” (and then sitting down after) can make the issue worse. “The veins responsible for returning blood from the legs to the heart need muscle contraction for proper circulation,” he adds. “This restricted movement hinders blood flow and promotes stagnation.” Dehydration is another common issue with flying, and it can elevate your chances of clotting, warns Dr. Bradley Serwer, MD, an interventional cardiologist and chief medical officer at VitalSolution, an Ingenovis Health company. Related:The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Want to Lower Your Heart Attack Risk How To Reduce Your Risk of Blood Clotting During and After Long Flights Blood clotting is a risk of long flights, but you can take steps to prevent it. One key way? Ensuring you take steps post-flight (and during your flight). Here, cardiologists share tips for reducing your risk of blood clots because of long flights, including some of the best movements to try. 1. Get a move on This one is the top tip from cardiologists, who warn that prolonged sitting increases the odds of developing a blood clot during or after a long flight. Moving after landing is important, but you also don’t want to sit still on the flight, even if the seatbelt light is on. No, you don’t have to break the rules. “Do seated leg exercises to keep the blood from becoming stagnant,” Dr. Serwer suggests. Stretching the calves by pointing and flexing your feet is one example. When the seatbelt light is off, Dr. Serwer advises people to get up and walk every one to two hours. After the flight, Dr. Yi suggests a brisk 10 to 15-minute walk around the terminal. Bonus: You might be the first one to your baggage claim. While waiting for your baggage (wondering why your suitcases are always the last on the carousel), focus on calf raises. “The calf is often considered a prime location for clot formation,” Dr. Amirian says. 2. Dress for success Dr. Serwer advises against wearing constrictive clothing, and he and Dr. Kee both suggest giving compression socks a try. “If you know you have problems with your veins in your legs, wear compression stockings—usually around 20-30 mmHg—to help reduce blood pooling and the risk of deep venous thrombosis,” Dr. Kee says. 3. Drink water, not booze Since dehydration is common on flights and raises your odds of developing a blood clot, Dr. Amirian suggests drinking plenty of water before, during and after the flight. Avoid saying “bottoms up” while you’re wheels up. Dr. Amirian adds that alcohol—and caffeine, for that matter—can dehydrate you even more. 4. Know the signs Even if you’re taking all the right steps, things happen. Understanding the signs of a blood clot can help you get care and save your life. Dr. Amirian suggests watching for: Fast heart rate or palpitations If something seems off, Dr. Amirian advises that you say something so you can get medical attention right away. 5. Take the reins on your health If you have underlying conditions, Dr. Kee suggests: Asking your PCP and cardiologist to give you your medical list and medications you take so you can carry it with you Pack enough medication for the whole trip, plus extra in case of travel delays Put medications in your carry-on rather than checked luggage (“Just in case,” Dr. Kee says.) 6. Be open to shifting your plans Sometimes, as disappointing as it is, it’s best not to hop on a long flight. Dr. Kee shares that red flags that you should reconsider your flight because you’re at an elevated blood clot risk include: Having a heart attack within the last one to two weeks An incident of heart failure, severe irregular heart rhythms, recent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or pulmonary embolism (PE) within the past four to six weeks Having decompensated or uncontrolled angina (chest pain or discomfort) Dr. Kee is a big fan of travel insurance for this reason. Get the care you need, rest up and enjoy your flight when you’re feeling better and have more peace of mind. Up Next: Related: Women With This Condition May Have a 99% Higher Risk of Stroke, According to Doctors Sources: Source link #Long #Flight #Cardiologists Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Results, Stats, and Recap – May 16, 2025 Gametracker – CBS Sports New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Results, Stats, and Recap – May 16, 2025 Gametracker – CBS Sports New York Mets vs. New York Yankees Results, Stats, and Recap – May 16, 2025 Gametracker CBS SportsSoto tips hat to booing Bronx fans, has quiet night ESPNSoto eager to face crowd in return to the Bronx MLB.comMets’ Juan Soto tips his cap to booing Yankees fans in return to Yankee Stadium for Subway Series Yahoo Sports’F – Juan Soto’ and a brand new insecurity in Yankeeland SNY Source link #York #Mets #York #Yankees #Results #Stats #Recap #Gametracker #CBS #Sports Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Robinson chasing record at Margaret River surfing Robinson chasing record at Margaret River surfing Soaking up the energy from his large local fan base, two-time champion Jack Robinson has made a flying start in the Margaret River Pro. The 27-year-old set the early benchmark on the opening day of competition on Saturday at the famed Western Australia surf break where he grew up. Lifting the trophy in 2022 and 2024, Robinson looked back to his best after making an early exit at the Gold Coast Pro which was his worst result of his 2025 World Surf League (WSL) campaign. No surfer has ever won three Margaret River titles, with Robinson tied with John John Florence and Tom Carroll in claiming two. The Olympic silver medallist used his home break knowledge to pick out the best waves in a tight heat, which featured rising French star Marco Mignot and Hawaiian Ian Gentil. Midway through the opening 12 heats Robinson rode his way to the best score of the day, the judges awarding an 8.93 for his mix of power and finesse in the heavy swell. His best back-up wave scored a 6.33 for a total of 15.56, with Mignot (12.36) in second and Gentil (11.33) headed to the elimination round. “I just built through the heat and I knew that wave was out there so it’s good to start like that,” Bells Beach winner Robinson told the WSL. “I’m back home and feeling a lot of support from the crowd which is awesome, I’m soaking all the energy up. “I’m just happy to be back home, it’s pretty simple, go and surf and have a good time.” Other Australians to move straight through to the round of 32 were Ethan Ewing, who is currently ranked world No.5, Liam O’Brien and George Pittar. New dad Ryan Callinan, Mikey McDonagh, Winter Vincent and Jacob Willcox finished bottom of their heats to head to sudden death. There’s plenty at stake in Margaret River with the mid-season cut after the event. O’Brien and Pittar currently sit marginally outside the top 22 cut on the men’s side. For the women, fan favourite Sally Fitzgibbons will be hoping to continue her late charge for survival. Fitzgibbons wound back the clock by reaching the Gold Coast Pro final. The women will surf their opening heats later on Saturday. Source link #Robinson #chasing #record #Margaret #River #surfing Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Why The Rumored $1 Billion Budget For Grand Theft Auto VI Does Not Add Up Why The Rumored $1 Billion Budget For Grand Theft Auto VI Does Not Add Up Here’s why the rumored $1 billion budget for Rockstar Games’ upcoming open world action game, Grand Theft Auto VI, doesn’t quite add up. Source link #Rumored #Billion #Budget #Grand #Theft #Auto #Add Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Idaho police release the names of 6 tourists killed in Yellowstone ****** Idaho police release the names of 6 tourists killed in Yellowstone ****** BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho police on Friday released the names of six ******** and Italian tourists killed when a pickup truck collided with their van in a fiery ****** near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month. Idaho State Police said Jian Shi, 56, of Shanghai and Xiaoming Jiang, 66, of Guilin, China, died from the May 1 ****** along with Ivana Wen, 28, of Milan. Two of the deceased travelers were California residents: Li Nie, 64, and Aifeng Wan, 53, both of Arcadia. The van’s 30-year-old driver Yu Zhang, of Eastvale, California, was also killed. There were 14 people in the van. Of the 13 passengers, 12 had ******** nationality and one was Italian, police said. Survivors were taken to nearby hospitals with injuries. The truck’s driver also died. Authorities earlier identified him as Isaih Moreno of Humble, Texas. Investigators determined the Dodge Ram driven by Moreno crossed the center line and collided with the Mercedes van driven by Zhang. Police said they were continuing to investigate why the truck crossed the center line. The highway where the ****** happened south of West Yellowstone, Montana, offers a way to get between Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons in the spring before a north-south route is plowed and the park fully opens for summer. Yellowstone is one of the largest national parks in the U.S. and draws millions of visitors each year. It is home to the iconic geyser Old Faithful and has wolves, bison and more than 50 other mammal species. It’s primarily located in Wyoming but it also extends in parts of Montana and Idaho. Seventeen percent of Yellowstone’s visitors came from other countries in 2016, according to a park visitor use study with the most recent comprehensive data available. Of international visitors, 34% came from China and 11% from Italy. Source link #Idaho #police #release #names #tourists #killed #Yellowstone #****** Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Knicks pound Celtics by 38 to reach East finals – ESPN Knicks pound Celtics by 38 to reach East finals – ESPN Knicks pound Celtics by 38 to reach East finals ESPNKnicks vs. Celtics score, result: Knicks crush Celtics to advance to first conference finals since 2000 Yahoo SportsCeltics-Knicks recap: C’s season ends with blowout Game 6 loss NBC Sports BostonNBA playoffs 2025: Knicks advance to Eastern Conference Finals for first time since 2000 ABC7 New YorkThis was a perfect Knicks night in every way New York Post Source link #Knicks #pound #Celtics #reach #East #finals #ESPN Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Credit watchers keep eagle eye on state budget debut Credit watchers keep eagle eye on state budget debut Credit assessors are breathing down the neck of Jaclyn Symes as she prepares to deliver her first state budget as treasurer. After six months in the job, Ms Symes has been putting the finishing touches on the 2025/26 Victorian budget ahead of Tuesday’s grand reveal. Her predecessor Tim Pallas didn’t leave much fiscal headroom and her task to balance the books could be made even harder depending on credit agency assessments of her debut budget. S&P Global Ratings downgraded Victoria’s credit rating two notches in 2020 from AAA to AA, the lowest of any *********** state or territory. Fellow ratings agency Moody’s followed suit, stripping the state of its AAA status in February 2021 and downgrading it from AA1 to AA2 in 2022. Rating downgrades make it more expensive for governments to service debt, leaving less money to spend on critical services and infrastructure such as hospitals, roads and schools. All three international agencies that rate Victoria – S&P, Moody’s and Fitch – currently class its outlook as stable. S&P analyst Rebecca Hrvatin said Victoria’s budgetary performance was trending up but forecast its “hefty” infrastructure program would cost $23.5 billion a year. She expects debt to continue to rise, albeit slower than in recent years, as the state’s budgetary performance is “still weak”. “What we will be looking for in the next budget is the state’s commitment to controlling operating costs and stabilising debt levels,” Ms Hrvatin said. “Fiscal discipline will be key to maintaining the ratings and containing costs of the state’s large infrastructure program.” Moody’s analyst Matthew Circosta was slightly more upbeat, expecting a recovery in local and nationwide economic growth on the back of easing inflation and monetary policy, despite the negative impact of US tariffs. “Together with targeted spending measures, such as the continued re-profiling of capital expenditure, the improving economic backdrop will support Victoria’s operating performance and strengthen its capacity to service its growing debt burden over the next two years,” he told AAP. Treasury’s latest forecast from December projected state net debt to hit $187.3 billion by mid-2028. By that point, Victorians are predicted to be paying $25 million a day to service state borrowings. A Moody’s report in February projected interest repayments would absorb almost nine per cent of Victoria’s revenue by 2028. Ms Symes has ordered a review of the Victorian public service as the Allan Labor government eyes between 2000 to 3000 job cuts to rein in its soaring wages bill. Mr Pallas sought to slash up to 4000 public-service jobs in the 2023/24 budget, but employee numbers actually grew slightly over the financial year. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, who on Saturday touted a planned expansion of free public transport for seniors on weekends, said the budget would support frontline services including schools, hospitals and police. “Following the responsible decisions we know we need to make, (we will) have every dollar invested in those frontline services,” she said. Source link #Credit #watchers #eagle #eye #state #budget #debut Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Vietnam steps up talks with US to reduce hefty tariff Vietnam steps up talks with US to reduce hefty tariff HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam and the United States held their first direct ministerial-level negotiations on Friday against the backdrop of an impending U.S. tariff of 46% on imports from the Southeast Asian nation, which could significantly impact its growth. The Vietnamese trade ministry said in a statement released on Saturday that the meeting, which occurred in Jeju, South Korea, following the 31st APEC Ministerial Meeting on Trade, symbolised both nations’ commitment to fostering a stable economic, trade, and investment relationship. The talks follow a phone call last month between Vietnamese trade minister Nguyen Hong Dien and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that officially started negotiations. “USTR Greer agreed with Vietnam’s current approach and proposal,” the trade ministry’s statement said. “The United States hopes that with the mutual efforts, the technical-level negotiations in the coming days will yield positive results.” The U.S. has postponed the implementation of the 46% tariff on Vietnam until July. If enforced, the levy could disrupt growth in Vietnam, which is heavily dependent on sales to the United States, its largest export market, and substantial foreign investments in manufacturing goods for export. Vietnam has the fourth-largest trade surplus among all U.S. trading partners, worth $123.5 billion last year. In an attempt to diminish that trade surplus, Hanoi has recently implemented several measures, including reducing tariffs on a multitude of goods destined for the U.S. and intensifying its efforts to curb the shipment of ******** goods to the U.S. via its territory. (Reporting by Phuong Nguyen; Editing by Sonali Paul) Source link #Vietnam #steps #talks #reduce #hefty #tariff Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

49ers QB Brock Purdy cashes in three years after being ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ – The Washington Post 49ers QB Brock Purdy cashes in three years after being ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ – The Washington Post 49ers QB Brock Purdy cashes in three years after being ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ The Washington PostSources: Purdy, 49ers reach 5-year, $265M deal ESPNBrock Purdy agrees to 5-year, $265 million contract extension with 49ers Yahoo SportsBrock Purdy’s contract has a true average from signing of $45 million per year NBC SportsWhat Brock Purdy’s Mega-Deal Means for Broncos QB Bo Nix Sports Illustrated Source link #49ers #Brock #Purdy #cashes #years #Irrelevant #Washington #Post Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]